Common use of Right to Notice and Representation Clause in Contracts

Right to Notice and Representation. Whenever any teacher is required to appear before the Board or any committee thereof, or Superintendent, or administration on any charge of misconduct, neglect of duties, or inadequate performance which could lead to suspension, dismissal, loss of salary increment, non-renewal of contract, or written reprimand, except when it is impractical, he/she shall be advised of the charge at least one (1) school day in advance of such meeting and shall be entitled, at his/her option, to have a representative of his/her Association present to advise and represent him/her during such meeting. This provision shall not, however, be applicable to oral criticism, administrative interviews, conferences, or meetings with a teacher that are not reduced to writing or placed in the personnel file.

Right to Notice and Representation. Whenever any teacher is required to appear before the Board or any committee thereof, or Superintendent, or administration on any charge of misconduct, neglect of duties, or inadequate performance which could lead to suspension, dismissal, loss of salary increment, non-renewal of contract, or written reprimand, except when it is impractical, he/she they shall be advised of the charge at least one (1) school day in advance of such meeting and shall be entitled, at his/her their option, to have a representative of his/her their Association present to advise and represent him/her them during such meeting. This provision shall not, however, be applicable to oral criticism, administrative interviews, conferences, or meetings with a teacher that are not reduced to writing or placed in the personnel file.