Procedures for Teacher Defense. If criminal or civil proceedings are brought against a teacher for an act in connection with the teacher’s duties and obligations within the scope of the teacher’s employment, the district shall, upon request of the teacher, assume the responsibility of the teacher’s defense and any judgment assessed against the teacher. A teacher shall request the district to provide that defense in writing no later than ten (10) days after receiving service of process. This provision does not apply in cases where the criminal allegations or civil proceedings are brought by the board. If the teacher fails to make request for defense within ten (10) days or refuses to cooperate in the defense, the district is not obligated to defend the teacher or to pay any judgment assessed. Nothing in this section shall require the district to pay any part of a claim or judgment for fines, damages, penalties, nor forfeiture arising out of criminal proceedings, nor for punitive or exemplary damages arising out of civil action.
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Samples: Shared Governance Agreement, Written Agreement, Written Agreement
