Physical Assault. a. Any case of assault upon a teacher which has its inception in a school-centered program will be promptly reported to the principal in writing, who in turn will report it to the Board or its designated representative. The alleged assault will be promptly investigated by the principal, a representative from the Association and the Superintendent or his/her designated representative. These three persons shall determine whether an assault has occurred, and a proven assault will be administered in accordance with disciplinary mandates. b. The teacher may request the Superintendent to provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of rights and obligations with respect to such assault. c. Whenever a teacher is absent from school as a result of personal injury caused by an accident or an assault arising out of and in the course of employment, the Bargaining Unit Member will be paid the full salary (less the amount of any Worker's Compensation paid for temporary or permanent disability due to said injury) for a period not to exceed two (2) full calendar years from the date of injury. No part of such absence will be charged to the Bargaining Unit Members annual or accumulated sick leave. The Board may, at its option, request a confirming statement from the attending medical doctor relative to the duration of such absence from the teaching assignment. As soon as such teacher is physically able to return to work, the Bargaining Unit Member shall be restored to his/her previous position or an equivalent one. d. Loss or damage of personal clothing that results from a confirmed battery committed upon a teacher while engaging in his/her teaching duties will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $100.00.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
