PUBLIC ALLEGATIONS Sample Clauses
The PUBLIC ALLEGATIONS clause governs how parties must handle situations where public accusations or negative statements are made about one of the parties involved in the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the procedures to follow if such allegations arise, such as notification requirements, opportunities to respond, or restrictions on making further public comments. Its core function is to protect the reputations of the parties and manage potential damage by ensuring a fair and controlled response to public allegations.
PUBLIC ALLEGATIONS. 18.
18.1 Any parent or citizen complaint about an employee shall be reported immediately to the employee by the administration unless prohibited by law.
18.2 Should the involved employee, the complainant or the administration believe that the allegations in the complaint are sufficiently serious to warrant a meeting, a meeting will be arranged by the administration. Under no circumstances shall the complainant be required to be present at the meeting. An Association representative may be present at said meeting, if so requested by the employee. An administrator shall be present.
18.3 If satisfaction of the complainant decides to, put his/her complaint in writing within ten
PUBLIC ALLEGATIONS.
21.1 Any parent or citizen complaint made to a district administrator about a teacher shall be reported to the teacher unless otherwise provided by law. The report shall be made within five work days.
21.2 Should the involved teacher, the complainant or the administration believe that the allegations in the complaint are sufficiently serious to warrant a meeting, a meeting will be arranged by the administration. An Association representative may be present at said meeting, if so requested by the teacher. A Site Administrator shall be present.
21.3 If the matter is not resolved at the meeting to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complaint shall be committed to writing by the complainant or documented by the administrator. This shall be done within ten teacher work days and a copy shall be provided to the teacher. The teacher may prepare a written response within five (5) days to such complaint. The response shall be attached to the written complaint.
21.4 The written complaint and the attached response shall be forwarded to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall meet with the teacher and Principal within ten
PUBLIC ALLEGATIONS. 18.
18.1 Any parent or citizen complaint about an employee shall be reported immediately to the employee by the administration.
18.2 Should the involved employee, the complainant or the administration believe that the allegations in the complaint are sufficiently serious to warrant a meeting, a meeting will be arranged by the administration. An Association representative may be present at said meeting, if so requested by the employee. An administrator shall be present.
18.3 If the matter is not resolved at the meeting to the satisfaction of the complainant, he/she shall put his/her complaint in writing within ten (10) days and submit the original to the employee with a copy to his/her administrator. The employee may prepare a written response within five (5) days to such complaint. The response shall be attached to the written complaint. If no written complaint is received within ten (10) days the matter shall be dropped.
18.4 The written complaint and the attached response shall be forwarded to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall meet with the employee and his/her immediate administrator within ten (10) days to discuss the complaint prior to determination if further action is to be taken.
18.5 Should an employee choose not to respond in writing and/or participate in meetings, his/her actions shall not be the sole basis for determining that the accusations are true.
18.6 If it is determined through the procedure that the allegations regarding an employee are untrue, all such information shall not be placed in his/her personnel file.
18.7 If the Superintendent determines that the merits of the complaint justify the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the employee, disciplinary action may be imposed only in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.