Common use of Resort to Other Procedures - Election of Remedies Clause in Contracts

Resort to Other Procedures - Election of Remedies. 1. A teacher who is notified of a charge of suspension, demotion, or dismissal, at the option of the teacher, shall have access to the procedure set forth therein, or shall have the right to file a grievance after adverse action by the Board. If the teacher chooses to contest the charges, the teacher must within ten (10) days after being notified of the charges (as provided in the Tenure Law) elect in writing, by registered mail, to the Superintendent and VTO President, to proceed under the Tenure Law to a full hearing before the Board, or to utilize the grievance procedure provided herein, after adverse action by the Board.

Resort to Other Procedures - Election of Remedies. 1. A teacher who is notified of a charge of suspension, demotion, or dismissal, at the option of the teacher, shall have access to the procedure set forth therein, or shall have the right to file a grievance after adverse action by the Board. If the teacher chooses to contest the charges, the teacher must within ten (10) days after being notified of the charges (as provided in the Tenure Law, set out in Appendix I) elect in writing, by registered mail, to the Superintendent and VTO President, to proceed under the Tenure Law to a full hearing before the Board, or to utilize the grievance procedure provided herein, after adverse action by the Board.