Common use of Investigation Protocol Clause in Contracts

Investigation Protocol. When a teacher is alleged to have committed misconduct that could lead to discipline, the teacher must be allowed to have an Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative with them at any meeting related to the alleged misconduct. The investigation process must be conducted in an expeditious manner once representation has been established. The administrator in charge of the investigation will make every effort to complete the investigation within 30 calendar days; however, circumstances surrounding an allegation may result in an extended investigation. The staff member must be given timely progress reports. Teachers placed on administrative leave of absence during an investigation will receive full pay and benefits except for long-term disability, which will continue up to the limits provided in the carrier’s contract. Data resulting from an investigation will be handled according to applicable School Board policy and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Investigation Protocol. When a teacher is alleged to have committed misconduct that could lead to disciplinemisconduct, the teacher must be allowed to have an Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative with them him/her at any meeting related to the alleged misconduct. The investigation process must be conducted in an expeditious manner once representation has been established. The administrator in charge of the investigation will make every effort to complete the investigation within 30 calendar days; however, circumstances surrounding an allegation may result in an extended investigation. The staff member must be given timely progress reports. Teachers placed on administrative leave of absence during an investigation will receive full pay and benefits except for long-term disability, which will continue up to the limits provided in the carrier’s contract. Data resulting from an investigation will be handled according to applicable School Board policy and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.