PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law. B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher. D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable. E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property. F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property. G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting. H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students nor to be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears to the a teacher and the his/her principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil, upon recommendation of school diagnostician.
1. This paragraph shall not be applied The teacher has the obligation to deny report any abuse cases to the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawproper authority.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities, if not covered by the Association's insurance, provided the teacher has attempted to follow Board policy.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that providing gross negligence cannot be proven against the teacher.
D. Any complaint made against a teacher or person for whom the teacher is administratively responsible by any parent, student, or other person will be promptly called to the attention of the teacher. Complaints shall not liablebe incorporated into the teacher's evaluation unless the teacher has been informed of the complaint.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of unless gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by can be proven against the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, it is incumbent upon the Board will take teacher, with the assistance of the Administration, to seek such steps as support.
B. A teacher may be necessary exclude a student from his or her class for one day when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom on that occasion intolerable. The teacher shall send the student to relieve the principal's office and notify the principal's office. In such cases the teacher will furnish the principal as promptly as his teaching obligations allow full particulars of responsibilities the incident in writing but not later than the end of the school day or the end of that teacher's next preparation period.
C. Any teacher may intervene as necessary with any student in order to protect persons, property or the learning environment.
D. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to such pupil. This paragraph the safety of students and property but shall not be applied individually liable except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty for any damage or loss to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal person or state lawproperty.
B. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher as a result of his employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against F. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action actions taken by the teacher against a studentstudent in the course of the teacher's professional responsibility, the Board will provide legal counsel professional liability insurance and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liabilityfor his/her defense if requested, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid so long as such action by the teacherteacher was in accordance with the District policies, rules and regulations.
D. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article Sections E. and F. above shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher.
H. If a teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to injured while in the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect line of duty, for any damage free medical, surgical, or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for losshospital care, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the required as a result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher employment-related injury will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to furnished by the Board or its designated representative insurer. Any action under this section should be properly brought before the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. So long as a bargaining unit member continues to be disabled through an injury or illness covered by Worker's Compensation, sick leave shall not be reduced and all health insurance benefits shall continue for a period of up to six (6) months or the end of the contractual year, whichever comes first.
I. 1. Any complaints by a parent of a student to the administration or Board directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the attention of the teacher and the matter investigated. Any complaint of a serious nature (material that could be placed in a teacher's attention. The complaint shall personnel file) must be given called to the attention of the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request name or names of those making the complaint, a conference arranged with all parties concerned (parents, teacher, administration, Board, if necessary, student, representative of teacher association if requested) and the Association to be present at such meetingmatter or charge completely investigated.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. 23.01 The Board recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class Each teacher, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary reasonsactions and methods invoked by them will be reasonable and just, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conferencein accordance with established Board policy. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the student needs special attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional personsservices, the Board teacher will take advise the principal, and if the principal concurs and such help is available, reasonable steps will be taken to provide such special attention as is required.
23.02 A teacher may be necessary exclude a student from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, unless an emergency arises, the teacher will furnish the principal, full particulars of the incidents. Prior to relieve the next meeting of that class period, unless an emergency arises, the building administrator will inform the teacher of responsibilities with respect the course of action which will be taken to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny eliminate the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawdisruptive situation.
B. 23.03 A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another person or student.
23.04 Any case of physical assault upon a teacher shall will be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativeimmediate supervisor. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall will render all reasonable and proper assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case 23.05 If a teacher is sued as a result of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary reasonable and prudent action taken by the teacher against a studentwhile in pursuit of his/her employment, the Board will provide legal counsel to advise the Board and the teacher. The Board may at its discretion then provide legal counsel and render necessary all reasonable and proper assistance to the teacher in his his/her defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable.
E. 23.06 Teachers shall will be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall and will not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, liable for any damage or loss to person or property, except in cases of gross negligence and/or gross neglect of duty.
23.07 Any reasonable length of time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article will not be charged against the teacher unless he/she is judged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
23.08 When a complaint regarding child abuse and neglect is lodged against a teacher, the administration will notify the teacher and/or the Association as soon as possible unless directed otherwise by the Protective Services and/or the police. The teacher will be provided an opportunity for Association representation as per the Teacher Rights Article 6 when the complaint is brought to the teacher’s attention. The Association representative will normally be the Executive Director or president.
23.09 The Board and Association recognize and support the right of parents or legal guardians to observe instruction in their child's classes. It is important for parents to be interested and involved in their child's education. In order to protect the rights of all children in the classroom the following guidelines have been established to assist parents who may wish to observe classroom instruction.
A. Requests to observe classroom instruction are to be submitted in writing, to the building principal, five (5) school days in advance of the requested date.
B. Parents or legal guardians are permitted to observe in their own child's class only.
C. Recording devices are prohibited, unless prior arrangements have been made and permission is granted in writing.
D. Placement or seating of the parent/guardian will be at the discretion of the teacher.
E. Observers will not challenge the lesson or any portion of it during class or in front of other students.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by Questions/comments should be directed to the classroom teacher at a time convenient to the teacher's . Parents must not interrupt instruction.
G. No personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to questions about students will be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Alsoanswered.
H. Disclosures (if applicable) must remain confidential.
23.10 Teacher, the teacher must provide and/or Association will be made aware of the principal with nature of the date and place of purchase request and the original purchase price paid for materials requested prior to forwarding the propertymaterials to the person(s) making the request. In If the event teacher requests copies of the FOIA requested materials they will be provided.
23.11 The Board and the Association recognize the right of teachers to work in a covered loss, damage or destructionnon-threatening environment. To that end, the Administration will continue to lend all support to any teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property who is being harassed or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative threatened by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting/student.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. X. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. (As Related to School Activities)
A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conferenceclassrooms. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take request for such steps as attention may be necessary presented to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect school principal. The school undertakes to secure such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawattention as soon as possible.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of legal disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide a legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If defense provided the final judicial decision indicates Board has determined that the teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacherhas acted within its policy.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that provided the teacher is not liableacted within the scope of Board policy.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal propertyproperty (articles worn, instructional materials and equipment, but excluding automobiles) of the teacher while on assigned duty, which providing such loss is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence assault or overt act by a student or other person provided the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy. Such reimbursement, by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance Board will cover all such costs except those covered by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyinsurance.
G. F. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative complaint(s) by a parent or guardian of a student directed toward a teacher which, In the view of the principal, reflects upon the teacher's professional standards or conduct shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively attention by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capriciousadministration.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Administrator Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes shall recognize its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of classroom control and discipline in discipline. The Board shall receive and consider any duly legitimate grievance concerning insufficient administrative backing and support of a teacher. The Board recognizes that it is not feasible for regular teachers to accept the classroom. When a student responsibility for instructing pupils who need special assistance; whenever it is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, apparent to both the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the regular teacher and the principal Principal that a particular pupil requires the needs special attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional personstreatment, the Board Principal will take such steps as may be necessary refer the case to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawproper agencies for action.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board Board, or its designated representative. The representatives, if the teacher was acting within the scope of their professional/teaching authority, the Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of If any complaint or suit filed legal action is brought against any a teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will may provide such legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If defense as is permitted under the final judicial decision indicates Michigan School Code.
X. Xxxxxxx complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by promptly called to the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable's attention.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liableresponsible for reimbursement, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person person(s) or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property, property of the teacher while on assigned dutyduty in the school or on the school premises, which is if said property has been properly registered at the Principal's office, provided that the loss was not covered by the fault of the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his/her classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students without the support of administration following building and/or district handbook and/or discipline policies. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case cases of assault upon a teacher or his/her property related to his/her employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativerepresentative for appropriate action. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his his/her defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it the teacher's action is determined that justified.
D. The Board will reimburse the teacher for any comparable loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher occurring in connection with the incident mentioned in this Article. If the teacher is injured while in the line of duty, the Board will pay for any necessary medical, surgical or hospital care which is not liablecovered by Worker's Compensation, insurance carried by said teacher or any other insurance carried by the Board. A letter from the teacher's insurer denying a claim shall be sufficient evidence of said insurer's refusal to pay the claim. The Board may require the right to be subrogated to the teacher's claim before making any payment thereon.
E. Any complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be called promptly to the teacher's attention.
F. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, property but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, duty for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction G. Once a FOIA (Freedom of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which Information Act) request is not covered received by the teacher's personal insuranceSuperintendent, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not involved bargaining unit member(s) and the result Association President shall be notified. Time will be allowed for personnel to review files before release of negligence by information within the teacher in the use and/or care constraints of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertylaw.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. (As Related to School Activities)
A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conferenceclassrooms. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take request for such steps as attention may be necessary presented to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect school principal. The school undertakes to secure such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawattention as soon as possible.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of legal disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide a legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If defense provided the final judicial decision indicates Board has determined that the teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacherhas acted within its policy.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that provided the teacher is not liableacted within the scope of Board policy.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal propertyproperty (articles worn, instructional materials and equipment, but excluding automobiles) of the teacher while on assigned duty, which providing such loss is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence assault or overt act by a student or other person provided the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy. Such reimbursement, by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance Board will cover all such costs except those covered by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyinsurance.
G. F. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative complaint(s) by a parent or guardian of a student directed toward a teacher which, In the view of the principal, reflects upon the teacher' s professional standards or conduct shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively ' s attention by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capriciousadministration.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. 6.1 The Board recognizes its responsibility to and the school administrative officers agree that they will give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the teacher in the maintenance of control and discipline as outlined in Board policy in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, elsewhere in the student shall not be readmitted to that class until school buildings, on the school grounds, on school sponsored trips, and otherwise as the teacher involved is performing his/her assigned and related or unrelated duties. The Board further recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the responsibility for emotionally disturbed students, nor to be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. It shall be the duty of the teacher(s) concerned to advise the building principal and the principal have had superintendent concerning a conferencepupil who seemingly may be having difficulty making educational, social or psychological adjustment(s) to his individual learning situation. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that such a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny , either temporarily or permanently as the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawindividual situation may require.
B. 6.2 Any case of assault upon a teacher on school property, or by a student anywhere, or by a parent anywhere when related to a school situation, shall be reported promptly reported by the teacher to the Board or its designated representativebuilding principal and superintendent. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and assault. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself or a student from injury in case of such assault. The Board shall also render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against 6.3 If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of proper disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his his/her defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. 6.4 Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article shall not be charged against the teacher’s accumulated leave time.
6.5 If loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of a teacher if shall result from any of the incidents or conditions described in this article, the Board will assist the teacher in obtaining financial compensation from the parents of the pupils or pupils involved. If this should prove impossible, the Board will reimburse teachers a fair amount for any loss suffered while the teacher was involved in any of the incidents described in 6.2 above. In case of dispute regarding the value of the property involved, the matter will be referred to the negotiators for settlement. If a teacher is injured while in the line of duty, free medical, surgical or hospital care will be furnished by the Board within the extent of liability imposed by the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Act, and income will be maintained as detailed in Article XI (Sick Leave).
6.6 No complaint arising from a teacher’s performance of duties as an employee of the West Iron County Public Schools by any parent or pupil shall become a part of the teacher’s personnel file without adherence to the following procedures:
A. The complaint shall be submitted in writing within twenty (20) calendar days of the alleged incident leading to the complaint and signed by the complainant to the administration and a copy shall be submitted to the involved teacher along with copies of any evidence submitted with the complaint. In the event the complaint arises in a public meeting it is determined shall be referred to the administration and must be submitted in writing in order for said complaint to be acted upon.
B. The administration shall conduct an investigation into the merits of the complaint, which shall include an investigative conference with the involved teacher at which the parties (i.e. teacher and complainant) may be brought together.
C. The teacher shall have the right to issue a written response to the administration.
D. If the administration determines that the teacher complaint is not liablevalid, it shall not be placed in the teacher’s personnel file, unless the complaint is subsequently found to be valid by the Board pursuant to appeal of the administration’s determination.
E. If the administration determines that the complaint is valid and is to be included in the teacher’s personnel file, a meeting involving the superintendent, involved teacher, association representative, and the teacher’s immediate supervisor, shall be convened for the purpose of communicating the administrative disposition of the complaint.
6.7 A teacher shall have the option of requiring twenty-four (24) hours notice prior to discussing a complaint against him/her. It shall be the teacher’s prerogative to be accompanied and advised by his/her legal counsel or an Association representative at any such discussion.
6.8 Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, liable for any damage or loss to person or property except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of dutyduty as defined in the Michigan School Code, and after due process of the law.
6.9 The school district has heretofore and will continue to carry a public liability policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to protect it and its teaching personnel and employees from liability for any damage school or loss to person school activity connected accident or propertyresponsibility.
F. 6.10 The Board will reimburse recognizes its responsibility to continue to give administrative backing and support to its teachers in the matter of control and discipline in the classroom. The employees recognize, however, that the primary responsibility for losssuch control and discipline remains in the teachers and that their actions and methods shall be reasonable and just and in accordance with established Board policy. The teacher is expected to maintain reasonable control and discipline, damage or destruction but if an incident of clothing or personal propertya nature serious enough, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by in the opinion of the teacher's personal insurance, provided the lossto require further study or decision, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in shall immediately report the use and/or care same to his/her principal. The principal shall advise the teacher of his/her disposition of such incident and the discipline inflicted, if any.
6.11 A copy of the property reprimand to be filed and the correction plan, if any, will be provided to the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principalteacher. The teacher shall provide have the building principal with an accurate description of opportunity to prepare a written answer to the property charges which shall be attached to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal filed with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyreprimand.
G. Any major complaint 6.12 All reprimands, criticisms and evaluation conferences shall be conducted in private to the Board extent permissible under law.
6.13 The use of closed circuit television, public address or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher audio systems and similar surveillance devices, without the teacher’s knowledge, shall be called to strictly prohibited.
6.14 Letters of reprimand or complaints shall be removed from the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one ’s file after five (15) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative years providing there has been no further incidents of the Association to be present at such meetingsimilar nature.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administration backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny pupils, providing the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawadministration and Board agree that the child has the above problems.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary all reasonable assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time A reasonable amount of time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article shall not be charged at fault against the teacher if it is determined that unless the teacher is not liablefinally adjudged guilty in connection therewith by a court of competent jurisdiction.
E. Any formal complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention.
F. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his/her classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students nor to be charged with the responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case cases of assault upon a teacher or his/her property related to his/her employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativerepresentative for appropriate action. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his his/her defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it the teacher's action is determined that justified.
D. The Board will reimburse the teacher for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher occurring in connection with the incident mentioned in this Article. If the teacher is injured while in the line of duty, the Board will pay for any necessary medical, surgical or hospital care which is not liablecovered by Worker's Compensation, insurance carried by said teacher or any other insurance carried by the Board. A letter from the teacher's insurer denying a claim shall be sufficient evidence of said xxxxxxx's refusal to pay the claim. The Board may require the right to be subrogated to the teacher's claim before making any payment thereon.
E. Any complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be called promptly to the teacher's attention.
F. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, property but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, duty for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction G. Once a FOIA (Freedom of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which Information Act) request is not covered received by the teacher's personal insuranceSuperintendent, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not involved bargaining unit member(s) and the result association President shall be notified. Time will be allowed for personnel to review files before release of negligence by information within the teacher in the use and/or care constraints of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertylaw.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Employment Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. (As Related to School Activities)
A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect as to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conferenceclassrooms. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, the Board will take request for such steps as attention may be necessary presented to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect building Administrator. The District undertakes to secure such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawattention as soon as possible.
B. Any case of assault upon on a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his his/her rights and obligations with respect as to such the assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of legal disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide a legal counsel and render necessary all reasonable assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid his/her defense when requested in writing by the teacher, provided the Board has determined that the teacher has acted within its policy.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined teacher, provided that the teacher is not liableacted within the scope of Board policy.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage damage, or destruction of clothing or personal propertyproperty (articles worn, instructional materials and equipment, but excluding automobiles) of the teacher while on assigned duty, which providing such loss is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence assault or overt act by a student or other person provided the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy. Such reimbursement, by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance Board will cover all such costs except those covered by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyinsurance.
G. X. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative complaint(s) by a parent or guardian of a student directed toward a teacher which, in the view of the principal, reflects on the teacher's professional standards or conduct shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively attention by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of administration in a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricioustimely manner.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
B. The Board acknowledges that exceptional children require special education by specially certified teachers. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional personsTherefore, the Board will take agrees to continue to seek methods of expanding appropriate programs to serve such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawchildren.
B. C. Any case of assault or battery upon a teacher shall be promptly reported in writing to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authoritiesauthorities as long as the teacher was following the policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing the District.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against D. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defensehis/her defense as long as the teacher was following the policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing the District. If This assistance must be applied for by the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance and such assistance shall be paid by given after the teacher's own liability insurance assistance has been exhausted.
D. E. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liableteacher.
E. F. Any complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention.
G. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. H. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide training at the building principal with an accurate description beginning of each school year establishing the property procedures to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In implemented in the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyan emergency.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a I. A teacher shall at all times be called entitled to request the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request presence of a representative of the Association to when he is being reprimanded, warned or disciplined for any infraction of school rules or delinquency in professional performance. When a teacher requests such representation, no action shall be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject taken with respect to the terms and procedures teacher until such representative of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act Association is present. The teacher shall not postpone such conference more than two (2) workdays to obtain Association representation. At no time will a teacher be subject to reprimanded, warned or disciplined for any infraction of school rules or delinquency in professional performance in front of students, the grievance procedure public or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capriciouspeers.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. A teacher shall at all times be entitled to have present a representative of the Association when he is being reprimanded, warned or disciplined for any infraction of discipline or delinquency in professional performance. Before any such meeting, the administrator shall notify the teacher of the agenda. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the teacher until such representative of the Association is present.
I. A tenured teacher shall not be reprimanded, disciplined, or discharged without just cause. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, it is incumbent upon the Board will take teacher, with the assistance of the Administration, to seek such steps as support.
B. A teacher may be necessary exclude a pupil from his or her class for one day when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom on that occasion intolerable. The teacher shall send the student to relieve the principal's office and notify the principal's office. In such cases the teacher will furnish the principal as promptly as his teaching obligations allow full particulars of responsibilities the incident in writing but not later than the end of the school day or the end of that teacher's next preparation period.
C. Any teacher may intervene as necessary with any pupil in order to protect persons, property or the learning environment.
D. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to such pupil. This paragraph the safety of pupils and property but shall not be applied individually liable except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty for any damage or loss to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal person or state lawproperty.
B. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher as a result of his employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against F. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action actions taken by the teacher against a studentstudent in the course of the teacher's professional responsibility, the Board will provide legal counsel professional liability insurance and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liabilityfor his/her defense if requested, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid so long as such action by the teacherteacher was in accordance with District policies, rules and regulations.
D. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article Sections E. and F. above shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher.
H. If a teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to injured while in the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect line of duty, for any damage free medical, surgical, or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the hospital care required as a result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher employment-related injury will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to furnished by the Board or its designated representative insurer. Any action under this section should be properly brought before the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. So long as a bargaining unit member continues to be disabled through an injury or illness covered by Worker's Compensation, sick leave shall not be reduced and all health insurance benefits shall continue for a period of up to six (6) months or the end of the contractual year, whichever comes first.
I. 1. Any complaints by a parent of a student to the administration or Board directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the attention of the teacher and the matter investigated. Any complaint of a serious nature (material that could be placed in a teacher's attention. The complaint shall personnel file) must be given called to the attention of the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request name or names of those making the complaint, a conference arranged with all parties concerned (parents, teacher, administration, Board, if necessary, student, representative of teacher association if requested) and the Association to be present at such meetingmatter or charge completely investigated.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes shall recognize its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of classroom control and discipline in discipline. The Board shall receive and consider any duly legitimate grievance concerning insufficient administrative backing and support of a teacher. The Board recognizes that it is not feasible for regular teachers to accept the classroom. When a student responsibility for instructing pupils who need special assistance; whenever it is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, apparent to both the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the regular teacher and the principal Principal that a particular pupil requires the needs special attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional personstreatment, the Board Principal will take such steps as may be necessary refer the case to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawproper agencies for action.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board Board, or its designated representativerepresentatives. The If the teacher was acting within the scope of their professional/teaching authority, the Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of If any complaint or suit filed legal action is brought against any a teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will may provide such legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If defense as is permitted under the final judicial decision indicates Michigan School Code.
X. Xxxxxxx complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by promptly called to the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable's attention.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liableresponsible for reimbursement, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person person(s) or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property, property of the teacher while on assigned dutyduty in the school or on the school premises, which is if said property has been properly registered at the Principal's office, provided that the loss was not covered by the fault of the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Contract
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, it is incumbent upon the Board will take teacher, with the assistance of the Administration, to seek such steps as support.
B. A teacher may be necessary exclude a student from his or her class for one day when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom on that occasion intolerable. The teacher shall send the student to relieve the principal's office and notify the principal's office. In such cases the teacher will furnish the principal as promptly as his teaching obligations allow full particulars of responsibilities the incident in writing but not later than the end of the school day or the end of that teacher's next preparation period.
C. Any teacher may intervene as necessary with any student in order to protect persons, property or the learning environment.
D. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to such pupil. This paragraph the safety of students and property but shall not be applied individually liable except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty for any damage or loss to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal person or state lawproperty.
B. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher as a result of his employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against F. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action actions taken by the teacher against a studentstudent in the course of the teacher's professional responsibility, the Board will provide legal counsel professional liability insurance and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liabilityfor his/her defense if requested, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid so long as such action by the teacherteacher was in accordance with District policies, rules and regulations.
D. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article Sections E. and F. above shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher.
H. If a teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to injured while in the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect line of duty, for any damage free medical, surgical, or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the hospital care required as a result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher employment-related injury will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to furnished by the Board or its designated representative insurer. Any action under this section should be properly brought before the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. So long as a bargaining unit member continues to be disabled through an injury or illness covered by Worker's Compensation, sick leave shall not be reduced and all health insurance benefits shall continue for a period of up to six (6) months or the end of the contractual year, whichever comes first.
I. 1. Any complaints by a parent of a student to the administration or Board directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the attention of the teacher and the matter investigated. Any complaint of a serious nature (material that could be placed in a teacher's attention. The complaint shall personnel file) must be given called to the attention of the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request name or names of those making the complaint, a conference arranged with all parties concerned (parents, teacher, administration, Board, if necessary, student, representative of teacher association if requested) and the Association to be present at such meetingmatter or charge completely investigated.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
B. The Board acknowledges that exceptional children require special education by specially certified teachers. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional personsTherefore, the Board will take agrees to continue to seek methods of expanding appropriate programs to serve such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawchildren.
B. C. Any case of assault or battery upon a teacher shall be promptly reported in writing to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authoritiesauthorities as long as the teacher was following the policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing the District.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against D. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defensehis/her defense as long as the teacher was following the policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing the District. If This assistance must be applied for by the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance and such assistance shall be paid by given after the teacher's own liability insurance assistance has been exhausted.
D. E. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liableteacher.
E. F. Any complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention.
G. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. H. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide training at the building principal with an accurate description beginning of each school year establishing the property procedures to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In implemented in the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertyan emergency.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. X. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. A teacher shall at all times be entitled to have present a representative of the Association when he is being reprimanded, warned or disciplined for any infraction of discipline or delinquency in professional performance. Before any such meeting, the administrator shall notify the teacher of the agenda. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the teacher until such representative of the Association is present.
I. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is directly related to both effective instructional and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When It is likewise recognized that discipline is a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until responsibility of the teacher involved and in the principal have had a conferenceclassroom. Whenever it appears to the A teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take may use such steps force as may be is necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect protect himselfjherself from attack or prevent injury to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state lawanother student.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher by a student or parent shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to will advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authoritiesassault.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article section shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that unless the teacher was not acting within the scope of Board policy. •
D. Any official complaint by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. An official complaint is any written or verbal complaint received by any member of the administration or School Board about any member of the teaching staff which merits repeating to teachers, members of the School Board or Administration, or is used to form personal opinions of teachers or as a basis for decision making. It shall be the responsibility of an Administrator for transmitting said complaint, with all pertinent information, to the teacher. Promptly shall mean as soon as possible but not liablemore than three (3) work days. A work day shall be defined as a day school is in session or in summertime days that central office is open for business. No action shall be taken upon any complaint directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teachers' personnel file unless such complaint is reported to the teacher concerned.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for lossshall be indemnified against any court action when the accused teacher is found guilty of torts, damage in malpractice, or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care other liability resulting from any of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved conditions described in advance by the building principalthis section . The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.• 10 •
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, it is incumbent upon the Board will take teacher, with the assistance of the Administration, to seek such steps as support.
B. A teacher may be necessary exclude a student from his or her class for one day when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom on that occasion intolerable. The teacher shall send the student to relieve the principal's office and notify the principal's office. In such cases the teacher will furnish the principal as promptly as his teaching obligations allow full particulars of responsibilities the incident in writing but not later than the end of the school day or the end of that teacher's next preparation period.
C. Any teacher may intervene as necessary with any student in order to protect persons, property or the learning environment.
D. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to such pupil. This paragraph the safety of students and property but shall not be applied individually liable except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty for any damage or loss to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal person or state lawproperty.
B. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher as a result of his employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against F. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action actions taken by the teacher against a studentstudent in the course of the teacher's professional responsibility, the Board will provide legal counsel professional liability insurance and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liabilityfor his/her defense if requested, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid so long as such action by the teacherteacher was in accordance with District policies, rules and regulations.
D. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article Sections X. and F. above shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher.
H. If a teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to injured while in the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect line of duty, for any damage free medical, surgical, or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the hospital care required as a result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher employment-related injury will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to furnished by the Board or its designated representative insurer. Any action under this section should be properly brought before the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. So long as a bargaining unit member continues to be disabled through an injury or illness covered by Worker's Compensation, sick leave shall not be reduced and all health insurance benefits shall continue for a period of up to six (6) months or the end of the contractual year, whichever comes first.
I. 1. Any complaints by a parent of a student to the administration or Board directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the attention of the teacher and the matter investigated. Any complaint of a serious nature (material that could be placed in a teacher's attention. The complaint shall personnel file) must be given called to the attention of the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request name or names of those making the complaint, a conference arranged with all parties concerned (parents, teacher, administration, Board, if necessary, student, representative of teacher association if requested) and the Association to be present at such meetingmatter or charge completely investigated.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the his/her classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students nor to be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a studentstudent when in proper pursuit of his/her duties, the Board will provide legal counsel up to a maximum cost of $500 per incident and will render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his his/her defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher is not liableteacher.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, property of the teacher while on assigned dutyduty in the school or on the school premises and involved in proper disciplinary action. Personal property damage shall be limited to $500, which is not covered by except in a situation involving the teacher's personal insurance, provided ’s automobile where the loss, damage or destruction is not the result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher limit shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property $500 or the repair costapplicable deductible, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his/her classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to The Board further recognizes that class until the teacher involved and may not fairly be expected to assume the principal have had a conferencerole of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students without the support of administration following building and/or district handbook and/or discipline policies. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. This paragraph shall not be applied to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal or state law.
B. Any case cases of assault upon a teacher or his/her property related to his/her employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativerepresentative for appropriate action. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authoritieshis/her defense.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against any teacher by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel and render necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liability, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid by the teacher.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if it the teacher's action is determined that justified.
D. The Board will reimburse the teacher for any comparable loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher occurring in connection with the incident mentioned in this Article. If the teacher is injured while in the line of duty, the Board will pay for any necessary medical, surgical or hospital care which is not liablecovered by Worker's Compensation, insurance carried by said teacher or any other insurance carried by the Board. A letter from the teacher's insurer denying a claim shall be sufficient evidence of said xxxxxxx's refusal to pay the claim. The Board may require the right to be subrogated to the teacher's claim before making any payment thereon.
E. Any complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be called promptly to the teacher's attention.
F. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, property but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty, duty for any damage or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for loss, damage or destruction G. Once a FOIA (Freedom of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which Information Act) request is not covered received by the teacher's personal insuranceSuperintendent, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not involved bargaining unit member(s) and the result Association President shall be notified. Time will be allowed for personnel to review files before release of negligence by information within the teacher in the use and/or care constraints of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the propertylaw.
G. Any major complaint to the Board or its designated representative by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention. The complaint shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request a representative of the Association to be present at such meeting.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Employment Agreement
PROTECTION OF TEACHERS. A. A Since the teacher’s 's authority and effectiveness in the his classroom is directly related to both effective instructional undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and management practices by the teacher as well as administrative support of the teacher. The , the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. When a student is removed from a class for disciplinary reasons, the student shall not be readmitted to that class until the teacher involved and the principal have had a conference. Whenever it appears to the teacher and the principal that a particular pupil student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians physicians, or other professional persons, it is incumbent upon the Board will take teacher, with the assistance of the Administration, to seek such steps as support.
B. A teacher may be necessary exclude a student from his or her class for one day when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom on that occasion intolerable. The teacher shall send the student to relieve the principal's office and notify the principal's office. In such cases the teacher will furnish the principal as promptly as his teaching obligations allow full particulars of responsibilities the incident in writing but not later than the end of the school day or the end of that teacher's next preparation period.
C. Any teacher may intervene as necessary with any student in order to protect persons, property or the learning environment.
D. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to such pupil. This paragraph the safety of students and property but shall not be applied individually liable except in the case of gross negligence or gross neglect of duty for any damage or loss to deny the rights of any pupil secured by federal person or state lawproperty.
B. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher as a result of his employment shall be reported promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In case of any complaint or suit filed against F. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action actions taken by the teacher against a studentstudent in the course of the teacher's professional responsibility, the Board will provide legal counsel professional liability insurance and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense. If the final judicial decision indicates teacher liabilityfor his/her defense if requested, all expenses not covered by insurance shall be paid so long as such action by the teacherteacher was in accordance with the District policies, rules and regulations.
D. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article Sections E. and F. above shall not be charged against the teacher if it is determined that the teacher.
H. If a teacher is not liable.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to injured while in the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in case of gross negligence or gross neglect line of duty, for any damage free medical, surgical, or loss to person or property.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for losshospital care, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property, while on assigned duty, which is not covered by the teacher's personal insurance, provided the loss, damage or destruction is not the required as a result of negligence by the teacher in the use and/or care of the property and provided the use of expensive personal property is approved in advance by the building principal. The teacher shall provide the building principal with an accurate description of the property to be used, with all identification information, and a statement of its anticipated use, including security measures to be used. Also, the teacher must provide the principal with the date and place of purchase and the original purchase price paid for the property. In the event of a covered loss, damage or destruction, the teacher employment-related injury will be reimbursed based upon the then current fair market value of the property or the repair cost, whichever is less. Also, the teacher must cooperate in seeking recovery and/or restitution from, any person responsible for the loss, damage or destruction of the property.
G. Any major complaint to furnished by the Board or its designated representative insurer. Any action under this section should be properly brought before the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. So long as a bargaining unit member continues to be disabled through an injury or illness covered by Worker's Compensation, sick leave shall not be reduced and all health insurance benefits shall continue for a period of up to six (6) months.
I. 1. Any complaints by a parent of a student to the administration or Board directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the attention of the teacher and the matter investigated. Any complaint of a serious nature (material that could be placed in a teacher's attention. The complaint shall personnel file) must be given called to the attention of the teacher at least one (1) day before a meeting with the parent. The teacher may request name or names of those making the complaint, a conference arranged with all parties concerned (parents, teacher, administration, Board, if necessary, student, representative of teacher association if requested) and the Association to be present at such meetingmatter or charge completely investigated.
H. Any matters subject to the terms and procedures of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The discipline, discharge or demotion of a tenured teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. The discipline or discharge of a probationary teacher shall be governed exclusively by the procedures and standards of the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act applicable thereto. Employees in the bargaining unit who are not covered by the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act shall not be disciplined or discharged for reasons that are arbitrary or capricious.
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Samples: Master Agreement
