Common use of Reprimand of Professional Staff Clause in Contracts

Reprimand of Professional Staff. A. Formal disciplinary action shall be commensurate with the employee’s offense. Supervisors shall follow principles of progressive discipline, but in doing so may skip or repeat disciplinary actions depending on the severity of the behavior. B. Disciplinary actions may include verbal reprimands, written warnings, written reprimands, suspensions with or without pay. Terminations shall be in accordance with Ohio Law and this Agreement. A verbal reprimand shall be confirmed in writing, but clearly state that it is a verbal reprimand. C. Teachers shall have a right to representation at any disciplinary conference. D. No member will be reprimanded in the presence of any other employees, students or parents of students, or any non-certified employees.