Common use of Discipline of Members Clause in Contracts

Discipline of Members. 11.1 No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined without just cause. The specific grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action will be made available to the Member in writing. 11.2 The Member shall be entitled to have a representative from XXXXX during an investigation that may result in a disciplinary action or during a disciplinary action. When a request for such representation is made, no action with respect to the Member shall be taken until such representation is present. Representation shall be provided by XXXXX as soon as possible, but without disruption of the normal workday, unless so requested by the Administration. 11.3 The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension, and discharge. Administration reserves the right to impose the level of discipline appropriate to the seriousness of the offense committed. Oral advisories, which are non-disciplinary in nature, and therefore not subject to the Grievance Procedure, may be issued at Administration’s discretion. Notice of a verbal warning shall be documented in writing and labeled “verbal warning” with a copy presented to the Member. 11.4 Complaints of a serious nature made against a Member by students, parents, or others to the Administration will be called to the Member’s attention as soon as possible. If said complaint is not brought to the Member’s attention, it will not serve as the basis for disciplinary action. If the complaint is to become part of the Member’s personnel record, the complaining party shall sign it. 11.5 If discharge or denial of tenure is to be considered because of inadequacies observed in the Member’s professional work with students, such action must be preceded by the following: A. Observations of the inadequacies by more than one administrator or evaluator; B. A written statement stating he/she must improve, steps to be taken for improvement, and consequences of failure to do so; C. Opportunity for improvement; and D. Feedback from school district resources and the Administration to help the teacher improve. 11.6 A Member of the bargaining unit may not discipline another Member of the bargaining unit.

Discipline of Members. 11.1 No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined without just cause. The specific grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action will be made available to the Member in writing. 11.2 The Member shall be entitled to have a representative from XXXXX during an investigation that may result in a disciplinary action or during a disciplinary action. When a request for such representation is made, no action with respect to the Member shall be taken until such representation is present. Representation shall be provided by XXXXX as soon as possible, but without disruption of the normal workday, unless so requested by the Administration. 11.3 The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension, and discharge. Administration reserves the right to impose the level of discipline appropriate to the seriousness of the offense committed. Oral advisories, which are non-disciplinary in nature, and therefore not subject to the Grievance Procedure, may be issued at Administration’s discretion. Notice of a verbal warning shall be documented in writing and labeled “verbal warning” with a copy presented to the Member. 11.4 Complaints of a serious nature made against a Member by students, parents, or others to the Administration will be called to the Member’s attention as soon as possible. If said complaint is not brought to the Member’s attention, it will not serve as the basis for disciplinary action. If the complaint is to become part of the Member’s personnel record, the complaining party shall sign it. 11.5 If discharge or denial of tenure is to be considered because of inadequacies observed in the Member’s professional work with students, such action must be preceded by the following: A. Observations of the inadequacies by more than one administrator or evaluator; B. A written statement stating he/she must improve, steps to be taken for improvement, and consequences of failure to do so; C. Opportunity for improvement; and D. Feedback X. Xxxxxxxx from school district resources and the Administration to help the teacher improve. 11.6 A Member of the bargaining unit may not discipline another Member of the bargaining unit.