– Discipline, Demotion, or Discharge. 1. The right to issue discipline is vested exclusively in the District. 2. The purpose of disciplinary action is to be corrective and will be used by the District to address work deficiencies, assist employees in meeting performance standards, and to ensure that District polices/procedures are followed. 3. Performance and behavior issues first will be addressed as an informal counseling documented as a note to file except in egregious circumstances (i.e., a gross violation of standards). Counseling shall communicate to the employee that a violation of a work rule, policy, or procedure has occurred or that the employee has performance deficiencies that need to be addressed. Counseling is not considered discipline. Any written memo of counseling shall not be placed in the employee's permanent personnel file. Counseling documented as a note to file may be considered in determining the appropriateness of progressive discipline for a period of twelve (12) months. 4. The District will follow progressive discipline unless circumstances warrant more severe actions. Progressive discipline may include one or more of the following steps: A. Documented verbal warning; B. Written warning; C. Final written warning with or without suspension; and
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
– Discipline, Demotion, or Discharge. 1. The right to issue discipline is vested exclusively in the District.
2. The purpose of disciplinary action is to be corrective and will be used by the District to . address work deficiencies, assist employees in meeting performance standards, and to ensure that District polices/procedures are followed.
3. Performance and behavior issues first will be addressed as an informal counseling documented as a note to file except in egregious circumstances (i.e., a gross violation of standards). Counseling shall communicate to the employee that a violation of a work rule, policy, or procedure has occurred or that the employee has performance deficiencies that need to be addressed. Counseling is not considered discipline. Any written memo of counseling shall not be placed in the employee's permanent personnel file. Counseling documented as a note to file may be considered in determining the appropriateness of progressive discipline for a period of twelve (12) months.
4. The District will follow progressive discipline discipline, unless circumstances warrant more severe actions. Progressive discipline may include one or more of the following steps:
A. Documented verbal warning;
B. Written warning;
C. Final written warning with or without suspension; and
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Supervisory Unit Contract
