Common use of PROTECTION OF MEMBERS Clause in Contracts

PROTECTION OF MEMBERS. Members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions as determined by proper regulatory authority, such as the Oklahoma State and Federal Departments of Health and Human Services, OSHA, local police and fire departments. Member concerns shall be reported in writing to his/her principal and the report shall be forwarded to the Superintendent or designee. Any Member who is threatened with harm while performing his/her duties shall notify the building principal. The principal shall notify the proper authorities, if necessary, and shall provide such assistance, advice and moral support as required. In the event a student is suspended for assaulting a teacher (or staff member), and in the event the student returns, administration will make reasonable efforts to inform the staff member prior to their return. Any member who is unable to continue his/her contract of employment as a result of injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his/her duties from 1. Assault by a pupil, relative of a pupil or person of the pupil's household; or 2. Injury sustained as a result of quelling or attempting to quell or stop a fight, disorder or any disturbance related to a school function or activity shall be paid his/her full contract salary for the period of time as he/she is prevented from working as a result of injuries sustained during the performance of his/her duties up to the remainder of the contract year in which he/she was injured. Nothing in this article should be construed to limit a Member's right to contact law enforcement when warranted or to seek additional legal recourse, such as filing criminal charges or pursuing other criminal or civil law remedies available to the Member. (2002, 2014)

PROTECTION OF MEMBERS. Members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions as determined by proper regulatory authority, such as the Oklahoma State and Federal Departments of Health and Human Services, OSHA, local police and fire departments. Member concerns shall be reported in writing to his/her principal and the report shall be forwarded to the Superintendent or designee. Any Member who is threatened with harm while performing his/her duties shall notify the building principal. The principal shall notify the proper authorities, if necessary, and shall provide such assistance, advice and moral support as required. In When a member has been physically assaulted by a student, a site administrator will communicate with the event a student is suspended member the plan for assaulting a teacher (or staff member), and in the event the student returns, administration will make reasonable efforts to inform the staff member student’s return prior to their the student’s return. Any member who is unable to continue his/her contract of employment as a result of injury sustained in the reasonable performance of his/her duties from 1. Assault by a pupil, relative of a pupil or person of the pupil's household; or 2. Injury sustained as a result of quelling or attempting to quell or stop a fight, disorder or any disturbance related to a school function or activity shall be paid his/her full contract salary for the period of time as he/she is prevented from working as a result of injuries sustained during the performance of his/her duties up to the remainder of the contract year in which he/she was injured. Nothing in this article should be construed to limit a Member's right to contact law enforcement when warranted or to seek additional legal recourse, such as filing criminal charges or pursuing other criminal or civil law remedies available to the Member. (2002, 2014)