SCHOOL ACT APPEALS Sample Clauses

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under the School Act (Section 11) and Board By-law of a decision of an employee covered by this Agreement, or in connection with or affecting such an employee: a. the employee and the Union shall immediately be notified of the appeal, and shall be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal; b. the employee shall be entitled to attend any formal meeting in connection with the appeal where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the Union; and c. the employee shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations contained in the appeal. 2. The Board shall refuse to hear any appeal where the pupil and/or parent/guardian of the pupil has not first discussed the decision with the employee(s) who made the decision. 3. No decision or By-law of the Board with respect to the conduct of such appeals or the disposition of any appeal shall abrogate any right, benefit or process contained in this Agreement, or deprive the employee of any right, benefit or process otherwise provided by law.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under the School Act R.S.B.C. 1996.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under the School Act (Section 11) and Board Bylaw of a decision of a teacher covered by this agreement, or in connection with or affecting such a teacher; a. the teacher and the Association shall immediately be notified of the appeal, and shall be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal; b. the teacher shall be entitled to attend any meeting in connection with the appeal where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the Association; and c. the teacher shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations contained in the appeal. 2. The Board may refuse to hear any appeal where the pupil and/or parent/guardian of the pupil has not first discussed the decision with the employee(s) who made the decision. 3. No decision or Bylaw of the Board with respect to the conduct of such appeals or the disposition of any appeal shall abrogate any right, benefit or process contained in this agreement, or deprive the teacher of any right, benefit or process otherwise provided by law.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a student and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under Section 11 of the School Act and Board Appeals Bylaw of a decision of an employee covered by this Agreement or in connection with or affecting such an employee: a. the Board shall request that the student and/or parent/guardian of the student meet first to discuss the appeal with the employee(s) and the employee(s)’ supervisor; b. the employee and the Association shall be notified of the appeal within twenty-four (24) hours and shall be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal; c. the employee shall be entitled to attend any formal meeting in connection with the appeal where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the Association; d. the employee shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations contained in the appeal. 2. No decision or bylaw of the Board with respect to the conduct of such appeals or the disposition of any appeal shall abrogate any right, benefit, or process contained in this Agreement or deprive the employee of any right, benefit, or process otherwise provided by law. 3. The Board shall refuse to hear any appeal where the student and/or parent/guardian of the student has not attended a formal meeting called in connection with the appeal. 4. In the event that a decision of an employee may be altered, varied, or reversed, then the employee shall first be given the opportunity to make representations to the Superintendent or designate before such a decision is confirmed.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under the School Act (Section 11) and the Board By-law of a decision of an employee covered by this Agreement, or in connection with or affecting such an employee: a. the employee and the Union shall immediately be notified of the appeal, and shall be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal; b. the employee shall be entitled to attend any meeting that is part of the appeal process where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the Union; and c. the employee shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations contained in the appeal.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under the School Act (Section 11) and Board By-law concerning a decision of a teacher, or in connection with or affecting such a teacher: a. the teacher and the ATU shall be notified of the appeal as soon as is practicable, and shall be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal; b. the teacher may be requested and shall be entitled to attend any meeting in connection with the appeal, where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the ATU; and c. the teacher shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations in the appeal. 2. In all cases, the appellant shall first discuss the matter with the teacher.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. E.17.1 Where a pupil and or parent/guardian files a Notice of Appeal under the School Act (Section 11) and the School Board By-Law of a decision of an employee covered by this agreement the employee and the Local shall immediately be notified of the appeal and the grounds upon which it is based. E.17.2 Once the appeal process progresses beyond Step 3 the employee shall have the opportunity to be present and provide information as may be appropriate for the investigation and resolution of the appeal, and shall have the right to be heard and ask questions at any hearing held under the provisions of Step 8 of the by-law procedures. The employee shall have the right to have representation at any interview or hearing at which they are present. E.17.3 When the appeal is concluded the employee shall be informed of the disposition of the appeal and the reasons therefor. E.17.4 If disciplinary action is contemplated at any stage of the appeal process the provisions of Article C.16 shall apply as well as any other rights of teachers provided by this agreement

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. Where a pupil and/or parent/guardian files an appeal under Section 11 of the School Act, the employee shall be notified immediately of the appeal and be entitled to receive all documents relating to the appeal. 2. The employee shall be entitled to attend any formal meeting in connection with the appeal where the appellant is present and shall have the right to representation by the Association and the right to provide a written reply to any allegations. 3. The Board shall refuse to hear any appeal where the pupil and/or parent/guardian of the pupil has not first discussed the decision with the employee(s) who made the decision. 4. No decision or By-law of the Board with respect to the conduct of such appeals or the disposition of any appeal shall abrogate any right, benefit or process contained in this Agreement, or deprive the employee of any right, benefit or process otherwise provided by-law.

SCHOOL ACT APPEALS. 1. The Association and the Board recognize that from time to time, disagreements may arise between teachers and parents/guardians and/or students. The Association and the Board also recognize that in most cases these disagreements are best handled at the teacher/parent/guardian and/or teacher/student level. The parent/student initiating the appeal must have discussed the decision in question with the following personnel: 1. the employee(s) who made the decision 2. The employee(s) immediate supervisor (principal, manager of operations). 3. The executive office responsible (Superintendent, Secretary-Treasurer, or designate). 2. The employee shall be notified as soon as operationally possible in the event that a decision of an employee is being appealed by a student and/or parent/guardian under the School Act (Section 11) and/or Board Policy (C-350). 3. The affected teacher shall be given access to all relevant documentation upon which the appeal is based and shall be entitled to meet with the Superintendent or designate to attempt to resolve the matter before it proceeds to the Board for a formal appeal hearing where at any such meeting the teacher shall have the right to representation. 4. The affected teacher shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to any allegations contained in this appeal and will be entitled to be present with a representative and to respond when an appeal is heard. 5. No decision or by-law of the employer with respect to the conduct of such appeals or disposition of any appeal shall abrogate any right, benefit, or process contained in this agreement.