Common use of DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. 1. No teacher shall be formally disciplined except for cause. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “cause” for such discipline shall include inefficiency, conduct unbecoming a teacher, or insubordination. In cases involving the failure to rehire teachers progressing toward professional status, the professional evaluation shall be accepted as an accurate evaluation of said teacher and shall not be subject to contrary testimony except as to statements based on fact (e.g., attendance records) as opposed to questions of judgment. 2. The ASSOCIATION recognizes the authority and responsibility of the Principal for disciplining or reprimanding a teacher for unsatisfactory professional performance. If a teacher is disciplined or reprimanded by a member of the administration above the level of Principal, however, h/she will be entitled to have a subsequent meeting with such member at which a representative of the ASSOCIATION is present.

DISCIPLINE OF TEACHERS. 1. No teacher shall be formally disciplined except for cause. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “cause” for such discipline shall include inefficiency, conduct unbecoming a teacher, or insubordination. In cases involving the failure to rehire teachers progressing toward professional status, status the professional evaluation shall be accepted as an accurate evaluation of said teacher and shall not be subject to contrary testimony except as to statements based on fact (e.g., attendance records) as opposed to questions of judgment. 2. The ASSOCIATION recognizes the authority and responsibility of the Principal principal for disciplining or reprimanding a teacher for unsatisfactory professional performance. If a teacher is disciplined or reprimanded by a member of the administration above the level of Principalprincipal, however, h/she will be entitled to have a subsequent meeting with such member at which a representative of the ASSOCIATION is present.