Common use of DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. A. No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined, or suffer loss of seniority or transfer rights without just cause. The Member shall be informed of the grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action in writing. The Union shall have access to information reasonably necessary to effectively represent the Member. B. The parties recognize the merits of progressive discipline. The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge as a final and last resort. Alleged breaches of discipline shall be brought to the Member's attention as promptly as possible. 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. Any complaint not called to the attention of the Member may not be used as the basis for any disciplinary action against the Member. C. A Member shall be entitled to have a representative of the XXXXX present during any disciplinary action when such actions will become a part of the Member’s personnel file, providing the representative shall not interfere with an investigatory proceeding. When a request for such a representation is made, no action without prior notification shall be taken with respect to the Member, until such representative of the XXXXX is present. Further, in the event a disciplinary action is to be taken, the Member shall be advised of the right of representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to action being taken. It will be the Member's responsibility to have the representative present at a mutually agreed upon time, but without disruption of the normal workday unless so requested by the Administration. D. Any grievance originating over a tenure dispute will be dismissed immediately upon the filing of an appeal to the Tenure Commission and the Commission shall thereafter govern all proceedings involving the Member. E. A Probationary Member may grieve a Board decision to terminate the Member’s employment through Level V of the Grievance Procedure. See article 8 ( C). F. The XXXXX recognizes that abuses of sick leaves and other leaves, chronic tardiness or absenteeism, willful deficiencies in professional performance, or other unprofessional conduct by a Member reflect adversely upon the teaching profession and create undesirable conditions at the Education and Technology Center. In the event a Member is believed to have engaged in chronic or habitual unprofessional conduct, Administration shall notify the Member, in writing, of the alleged problem. Said writing shall include the expected correction and a reasonable period to allow for correction. Failure of a Member to make the appropriate corrections within the allotted time may result in disciplinary action. G. Members who violate Sections E and F of Article 15 may be terminated at the sole discretion of the District. H. If the law prohibits the District from continuing to employ a Member, said Member shall be terminated immediately.

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. A. No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined, or suffer loss of seniority or transfer rights without just cause. The Member shall be informed of the grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action in writing. The Union shall have access to information reasonably necessary to effectively represent the Member. B. The parties recognize the merits of progressive discipline. The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge as a final and last resort. Alleged breaches of discipline shall be brought to the Member's attention as promptly as possible. 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. Any complaint not called to the attention of the Member may not be used as the basis for any disciplinary action against the Member. C. A Member shall be entitled to have a representative of the XXXXX present during any disciplinary action when such actions will become a part of the Member’s personnel file, providing the representative shall not interfere with an investigatory proceeding. When a request for such a representation is made, no action without prior notification shall be taken with respect to the Member, until such representative of the XXXXX is present. Further, in the event a disciplinary action is to be taken, the Member shall be advised of the right of representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to action being taken. It will be the Member's responsibility to have the representative present at a mutually agreed upon time, but without disruption of the normal workday unless so requested by the Administration. D. Any grievance originating over a tenure dispute will be dismissed immediately upon the filing of an appeal to the Tenure Commission and the Commission shall thereafter govern all proceedings involving the Member. E. A Probationary Member may grieve a Board decision to terminate the Member’s employment through Level V of the Grievance Procedure. See article 8 ( C). F. The XXXXX recognizes that abuses of sick leaves and other leaves, chronic tardiness or absenteeism, willful deficiencies in professional performance, or other unprofessional conduct by a Member reflect adversely upon the teaching profession and create undesirable conditions at the Education and Technology Center. In the event a Member is believed to have engaged in chronic or habitual unprofessional conduct, Administration shall notify the Member, in writing, of the alleged problem. Said writing shall include the expected correction and a reasonable period to allow for correction. Failure of a Member to make the appropriate corrections within the allotted time may result in disciplinary action. G. Members who violate Sections E and F of Article 15 may be terminated at the sole discretion of the District. H. If the law prohibits the District from continuing to employ a Member, said Member shall be terminated immediately.

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. A. No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined, or suffer loss of seniority or transfer rights without just cause. The Member shall be informed of the grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action in writing. The Union shall have access to information reasonably necessary to effectively represent the Member. B. The parties recognize the merits of progressive discipline. The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge as a final and last resort. Alleged breaches of discipline shall be brought to the Member's attention as promptly as possible. 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. Any complaint not called to the attention of the Member may not be used as the basis for any disciplinary action against the Member. C. A Member shall be entitled to have a representative of the XXXXX present during any disciplinary action when such actions will become a part of the Member’s personnel file, providing the representative shall not interfere with an investigatory proceeding. When a request for such a representation is made, no action without prior notification shall be taken with respect to the Member, until such representative of the XXXXX is present. Further, in the event a disciplinary action is to be taken, the Member shall be advised of the right of representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to action being taken. It will be the Member's responsibility to have the representative present at a mutually agreed upon time, but without disruption of the normal workday unless so requested by the Administration. D. Any grievance originating over a tenure dispute will be dismissed immediately upon the filing of an appeal to the Tenure Commission and the Commission shall thereafter govern all proceedings involving the Member. E. A Probationary Member may grieve a Board decision to terminate the Member’s employment through Level V of the Grievance Procedure. See article Article 8 ( (C). F. The XXXXX recognizes that abuses of sick leaves and other leaves, chronic tardiness or absenteeism, willful deficiencies in professional performance, or other unprofessional conduct by a Member reflect adversely upon the teaching profession and create undesirable conditions at the Education and Technology Center. In the event a Member is believed to have engaged in chronic or habitual unprofessional conduct, Administration shall notify the Member, in writing, of the alleged problem. Said writing shall include the expected correction and a reasonable period to allow for correction. Failure of a Member to make the appropriate corrections within the allotted time may result in disciplinary action. G. Members who violate Sections E and F of Article 15 may be terminated at the sole discretion of the District. H. If the law prohibits the District from continuing to employ a Member, said Member shall be terminated immediately.

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. A. No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years shall be disciplined, or suffer loss of seniority or transfer rights without just cause. The Member shall be informed of the grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action in writing. The Union shall have access to information reasonably necessary to effectively represent the Member. B. The parties recognize the merits of progressive discipline. The Board agrees to follow the concept of progressive discipline which includes verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge as a final and last resort. Alleged breaches of discipline shall be brought to the Member's attention as promptly as possible. 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. Any complaint not called to the attention of the Member may not be used as the basis for any disciplinary action against the Member. C. A Member shall be entitled to have a representative of the XXXXX present during any disciplinary action when such actions will become a part of the Member’s personnel file, providing the representative shall not interfere with an investigatory proceeding. When a request for such a representation is made, no action without prior notification shall be taken with respect to the Member, until such representative of the XXXXX is present. Further, in the event a disciplinary action is to be taken, the Member shall be advised of the right of representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to action being taken. It will be the Member's responsibility to have the representative present at a mutually agreed upon time, but without disruption of the normal workday unless so requested by the Administration. D. Any grievance originating over a tenure dispute will be dismissed immediately upon the filing of an appeal to the Tenure Commission and the Commission shall thereafter govern all proceedings involving the Member. E. A Probationary Member may grieve a Board decision to terminate the Member’s employment through Level V of the Grievance Procedure. See article 8 ( (C). F. The XXXXX recognizes that abuses of sick leaves and other leaves, chronic tardiness or absenteeism, willful deficiencies in professional performance, or other unprofessional conduct by a Member reflect adversely upon the teaching profession and create undesirable conditions at the Education and Technology Center. In the event a Member is believed to have engaged in chronic or habitual unprofessional conduct, Administration shall notify the Member, in writing, of the alleged problem. Said writing shall include the expected correction and a reasonable period to allow for correction. Failure of a Member to make the appropriate corrections within the allotted time may result in disciplinary action. G. Members who violate Sections E and F of Article 15 may be terminated at the sole discretion of the District. H. If the law prohibits the District from continuing to employ a Member, said Member shall be terminated immediately.

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. A. No Member who has been employed by the District for more than two (2) years bargaining unit member shall be disciplineddisciplined (including reduction in compensation, reprimands, suspensions, discharges, or suffer loss other actions of seniority or transfer rights a disciplinary nature) without just cause. The Member Any such discipline shall be informed of subject to the grievance procedure in Article VIII above including arbitration. The specific grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action will be made available to the bargaining unit member and Association in writing. The Union shall have access to information reasonably necessary to effectively represent the Member. B. The parties recognize A bargaining unit member shall be entitled to have present an Association representative during any disciplinary action when such action will become part of the merits of progressive disciplinebargaining unit member‟s personnel file. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the bargaining unit member until such representative is present. Administration is also entitled to a representative. C. The Board agrees to follow the concept a policy of progressive discipline discipline, which minimally includes verbal warning, written warning, written and reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and with discharge as a final and last resort. Alleged breaches of discipline Any disciplinary action taken against a bargaining unit member shall be brought to the Member's attention as promptly as possible. Administration reserves the right to impose the level of discipline appropriate to the seriousness behavior which precipitates said action. D. Any complaint made against a bargaining unit member or person for whom the bargaining unit member is administratively responsible by any parent, student, or other person will be called promptly to the attention 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 bargaining unit member. Any complaint not called to the attention of the Member bargaining unit member may not be used as the basis for any disciplinary action against the Member. C. A Member shall be entitled to have a representative of the XXXXX present during any disciplinary bargaining unit member. No action when such actions will become a part of the Member’s personnel file, providing the representative shall not interfere with an investigatory proceeding. When a request for such a representation is made, no action without prior notification shall be taken with respect upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher‟s personal file unless such matter is reported promptly, verbally, and in writing to the Member, until such representative teacher concerned. E. If discharge of the XXXXX is present. Further, in the event a disciplinary action bargaining unit member is to be takenconsidered because of inadequacies observed in the bargaining unit member‟s professional work with students, the Member shall such action must be advised preceded minimally by: 1. Repeated observations of the right of representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to action being taken. It will be the Member's responsibility to have the representative present at a mutually agreed upon time, but without disruption of the normal workday unless so requested inadequacies by the Administrationbargaining unit member‟s supervising administrator through the observation process described elsewhere in this Agreement. D. Any grievance originating over a tenure dispute will be dismissed immediately upon 2. Clear directions that the filing of an appeal to the Tenure Commission bargaining unit member must improve and the Commission shall thereafter govern all proceedings involving the Memberconsequences of failure to do so. E. A Probationary Member may grieve a Board decision 3. Adequate opportunity for the bargaining unit member to terminate make improvements. 4. Intensive assistance from administrators and school district resources to help the Member’s employment through Level V of the Grievance Procedurebargaining unit member improve. See article 8 ( C)The aforementioned standards do not apply to probationary teachers. F. The XXXXX recognizes that abuses No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined in the presence of sick leaves and other leaves, chronic tardiness or absenteeism, willful deficiencies in professional performance, or other unprofessional conduct by a Member reflect adversely upon the teaching profession and create undesirable conditions at the Education and Technology Center. In the event a Member is believed to have engaged in chronic or habitual unprofessional conduct, Administration shall notify the Member, in writing, of the alleged problem. Said writing shall include the expected correction and a reasonable period to allow for correction. Failure of a Member to make the appropriate corrections within the allotted time may result in disciplinary actionhis/her students. G. Members who violate Sections E and F of Article 15 may Teachers shall not be terminated at the sole discretion disciplined for a student‟s misuse of the Districtinternet. H. If the law prohibits the District from continuing to employ a Member, said Member shall be terminated immediately.