GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. It is recognized that under State law the Board has the responsibility to maintain good public elementary and secondary schools and to implement the educational interests of the State. However, recognizing also that it may become necessary to eliminate professional staff positions in certain circumstances, this policy is adopted to provide a fair and orderly process should such eliminations become necessary. This article shall not apply to employees holding durational shortage area permits. These individuals have no contractual right in reference to layoff and/or recall.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. In making decisions regarding student and employee access to the school district computer system and the Internet, including electronic communications, the school district considers its own stated educational mission, goals, and objectives. Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to the school district computer system and to the Internet enables students and employees to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world. The school district expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the school district computer system and the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in their use.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. In making decisions regarding employee and student access to the school district computer system and to the Internet, the school district considers its own stated educational mission, goals, and objectives. Access to the school district digital network and to the Internet enables explorations of thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world. The school district expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the school district network and the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in their use. The proper use of the Internet, and the educational value to be gained from proper Internet use, is the joint responsibility of students, parents and employees of the school district.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. Pursuant to Sections 14-227a and 14-227b of the Connecticut General Statutes, no officer shall operate a state vehicle while under the influence of liquor or drugs. It is the policy of our department that a zero percent tolerance policy be maintained with respect operating a state vehicle, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, except as otherwise provided.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. The Trust intends to invest in Originated Mortgages and Acquired Mortgages which will be secured directly by first mortgage liens on residential real estate. The Trust shall have the right to acquire or originate Mortgages without first obtaining a real property appraisal, unless a majority of the Independent Trustees determine that such an appraisal is necessary; if obtained, any real property appraisals will be maintained in the Trust's books and records for at least five years. The foregoing investments are intended to be structured to comply with the Real Estate Investment Trust Provisions of the Code. In addition to the investments referred to above, the Trust may, in the discretion of the Board of Trustees or the Advisor, make the investments described in Section 2 below or such other investments that the Board of Trustees or the Advisor deem in good faith to be consistent with the Investment objectives and policies of the Trust as set forth in the Prospectus. The Trust may make commitments to make investments consistent with the foregoing policies. The Trust may also participate in investments with other unaffiliated investors, including unaffiliated investors having investment policies similar to those of the Trust, on the same or different terms. The Advisor may act as advisor to other investors, including investors who have the same investment policies as the Trust. The Independent Trustees shall review the investment policies of the Trust with sufficient frequency and at least annually to determine that the policies being followed by the Trust are in the best interests of its Shareholders. Such determination by the Independent Trustees and the basis therefor shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of Trustees. The Trust may not enter into transactions with a Sponsor, the Advisor, a Trustee or an Affiliate thereof, except as otherwise permitted by Sections 7 and 8 of this Article VIII. The general purpose of the Trust is to acquire assets and to seek income which qualifies under the Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") Provisions of the Code. The Board of Trustees shall endeavor to make Mortgage Investments (including investments yielding "qualified temporary investment income" within the meaning of Section 856(c)(6)(D) of the Code) in such a manner as to comply with the requirements of the REIT Provisions of the Code with respect to the composition of the Trust's investments and the derivation of its income; provided, however, that for ...
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. In making decisions regarding employee and student access to the District’s computer network, electronic technologies and Internet, the District considers its own educational mission, goals and strategic direction. Access to the District’s computer network and Internet enables students and employees to explore libraries, databases, web pages, other online resources, and exchange information and communicate with people around the world. The District expects its instructional staff to blend thoughtful use of the District’s computer network, educational technologies and the Internet throughout the curriculum to improve instruction and learning and to provide exemplary guidance to students about responsible digital citizenship.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. It is recognized that it may become necessary to eliminate certified staff positions in certain circumstances, such as a decrease in enrollment, a decrease in revenues, or for other reasons. It is hereby recognized that it is within the sole discretion of the School Committee to reduce the educational program and staff.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. The Board and Association agree that the development and implementation of a high quality instructional program is the common goal of the Board and Association. It is further agreed that the best way to achieve this common goal is through close cooperation between the Board, Administration, Teachers, and Association.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. The disciplinary process described herein is designed to utilize progressive steps, where appropriate, to produce positive corrective action. While the school district intends that in most cases progressive discipline will be administered, the specific form of discipline chosen in a particular case and/or the decision to impose discipline in a manner otherwise, is solely within the discretion of the school district.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY. The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of legal drugs and alcohol by employees of the District present unacceptable risks to the safety and well-being of other employees and the public, in addition to being unlawful in some cases. Therefore, it is agreed by the Union and District that the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance or alcoholic beverage or the abuse of legal substances which may impair or adversely affect an employee’s ability to perform his or her job is prohibited on all District properties at any time by an employee or guest, and at all times and places wherever any employee is performing employment duties for the District. In addition, all employees are prohibited from entering upon District property or from being at any time or place while performing employment duties for the District, while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substances (Drug Free Workplace Act, 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq.). It is the policy of the District to help provide a safe work environment and to protect the public by ensuring that employees for the District are free from the effects of drugs and alcohol in the performance and pursuit of their duties.
