Common use of Discipline and Reprimand Clause in Contracts

Discipline and Reprimand. 1. A reprimand shall be defined as a disciplinary communication imposed in response to an employee’s violation of contract, established policies, or professional standards, neglect of duty, insubordination, or other failure of good conduct (per Ohio State Board of Education), which may be written or verbal with written confirmation. 2. Reprimands shall be conducted confidentially. 3. All teachers shall be given the right to have an Association representative present at the meeting in which a reprimand or suspension is to be issued. 4. No teacher shall be reprimanded or suspended disciplined, reduced in rank or compensation, demoted, or otherwise deprived of any professional advantage without just cause and compliance with applicable provisions of this Contract. This section shall not supersede or apply to section 4.02 (probationary unit members).

Discipline and Reprimand. 1. A reprimand shall be defined as a disciplinary communication imposed in response to an employee’s violation of contract, established policies, or professional standards, neglect of duty, insubordination, or other failure of good conduct (per Ohio State Board of Education), which may be written or verbal with written confirmation. 2. Reprimands shall be conducted confidentiallyin a confidential manner. 3. All teachers shall be given the right to have an Association representative present at the meeting in which a reprimand or suspension is to be issued. 4. No teacher shall be reprimanded or suspended disciplined, reduced in rank or compensation, demoted, or otherwise deprived of any professional advantage without just cause and compliance with applicable provisions of this Contract. This section shall not supersede or apply to section 4.02 (probationary unit members).