Common use of FAIR DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

FAIR DISMISSAL PROCEDURES. Knowing that the purpose and intent of every evaluation is continuous feedback to support improvement and optimal performance, proper time must be provided for Professional Employees to display this growth. In continued efforts to make the most thorough and comprehensive employment decisions, for the first four (4) years of professional employment with the district, Professional Employees are considered probationary and may be non-renewed prior to the statutory deadline for any reason or no reason. Starting in year five (5) of teaching with the district, Professional Employees shall no longer be considered probationary. Non-probationary Professional Employees may be non-renewed for good cause. Good cause is defined as any reason put forward by the administration or board in good faith and which is not arbitrary or capricious and is relevant to the board’s task of building up and maintaining an efficient school system. If the non-renewal is based on a reduction in force, those separate procedures, as outlined in the Professional Negotiated Agreement, shall be followed prior to the non-renewal or termination.

FAIR DISMISSAL PROCEDURES. ‌ Knowing that the purpose and intent of every evaluation is continuous feedback to support improvement and optimal performance, proper time must be provided for Professional Employees to display this growth. In continued efforts to make the most thorough and comprehensive employment decisions, for the first four (4) years of professional employment with the district, Professional Employees are considered probationary and may be non-renewed prior to the statutory deadline for any reason or no reason. Starting in year five (5) of teaching with the district, Professional Employees shall no longer be considered probationary. Non-probationary Professional Employees may be non-renewed for good cause. Good cause is defined as any reason put forward by the administration or board in good faith and which is not arbitrary or capricious and is relevant to the board’s task of building up and maintaining an efficient school system. If the non-renewal is based on a reduction in force, those separate procedures, as outlined in the Professional Negotiated Agreement, shall be followed prior to the non-renewal or termination.