Common use of Disciplinary Hearings Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Hearings. It is understood that the Board of Education may relieve an employee from duty prior to holding a disciplinary hearing. No employee shall be disciplined without first having had a hearing with a designated representative of the board of Education, with a union representative present if the employee so requests. The employee shall be given a written statement containing the specific nature of the charges and the time and place of the hearing at least three (3) days in advance of the hearing except in emergency situations. The employee must sign the statement acknowledging receipt of the statement and date of receipt. The form used by the Board shall include a statement informing employees of their right to be represented by the Union. RATIONALE "As agreed to by both parties, the Board has the right to send someone home and relieve them of duty with or without pay before a disciplinary hearing if the employee engages in behavior that endangers health, safety or well being of the district." The employee and his/her representative will be given an opportunity to personally respond fully to the charges and to present any documents for consideration.