RESERVED] ARTICLE 25 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Clause Samples

RESERVED] ARTICLE 25 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. A. Just Cause 1. Disciplinary action may not be taken against an employee except for just cause. 2. Termination of teachers who were granted tenure prior to July 1, 2011, shall be governed under the Volusia County Teachers’ Tenure Law, as set out in Appendix I, the ninety (90) day process set out in section 1012.34(4), or the standard set out in section 1012.33(3)(b), F.S., as is described in Article 14 of this collective bargaining agreement. For all annual contract teachers, termination shall be governed by section 1012.335, F.S. Probationary status shall be as provided by law. During the probationary contract, the employee may be dismissed without cause or may resign from the contractual position without breach of contract. 3. All facts pertaining to a disciplinary action shall be developed as promptly as possible. Actions under this Article shall be promptly initiated after all the facts have been made known to the official responsible for taking the actions. The Professional Standards Committee shall meet as is necessary to ensure the prompt initiation of actions under this article. If the Union believes the Professional Standards Committee is acting to delay the investigatory process, it shall make its belief known to the superintendent. 4. Any conference or hearing with an employee regarding dismissal, non-renewal, suspension, demotion, or other discipline shall be conducted in a manner so as not to abrogate the employee's rights according to law and the provisions of this Agreement. 5. Disciplinary action shall be governed by applicable statutes. B. Appeal Any employee against whom disciplinary action has been taken may appeal such actions through the grievance procedure.