School Board Hearing Clause Samples
School Board Hearing. If the Superintendent acts to dismiss or demote an employee, the employee may, within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of the dismissal or demotion, request a hearing before the school board, which shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days, if possible. At this post- termination /post-demotion hearing, the employee shall have the right to call and cross examine witnesses, to produce documentary evidence, and to have the assistance of counsel or other representative. The hearing will be held in executive session unless the employee requests that it be held in open session. The Board will deliberate and act to affirm, reverse, or modify the termination / demotion decision and communicate the decision within ten (10) days of the hearing.
School Board Hearing. 1. Section E will apply exclusively to a grievance or that part of a grievance which alleges violation or improper application or interpretation of (a) provision(s) of School Board policies or administrative rules or regulations. Such matters will not be subject to arbitration.
2. If the action in Step Two fails to resolve the grievance to the member’s satisfaction, the grievant may appeal to the Board within five contract (5) days after either (a) receipt of the Superintendent’s decision or (b) an unsuccessful attempt to reach a mutually agreed-to resolution through mediation in Step Two.
a. The appeal must be in writing to the Board through the Superintendent’s office. The matter will be heard at the next regular Board meeting which is scheduled at least five contract (5) days after the appeal is received by the Superintendent’s office.
b. The Board will grant a hearing in public unless by law the grievance falls into one of the specific statutory exceptions in ORS 192.660 of the open meeting law. The hearing will include, but not be limited to, the grievant, their representative and/or legal counsel if they wish, the Superintendent or designee and the immediate supervisor. The parties have the right to call witnesses and conduct cross examination, except in those unusual circumstances where the Board determines each party can fully present its position and receive a fair hearing without such procedures. The Board shall allow each party to present its position on the need for such procedures before making such determination. A written decision of the Board shall be rendered within five contract (5) days of the close of the hearing.
School Board Hearing. 1. Section E will apply exclusively to a grievance or that part of a grievance which alleges violation or improper application or interpretation of (a) provision(s) of School Board policies or administrative rules or regulations. Such matters will not be subject to arbitration.
2. If the action in Step Two fails to resolve the grievance to the member’s satisfaction, the grievant may appeal to the Board within five (5) days after either (a) receipt of the Superintendent’s decision or (b) an unsuccessful attempt to reach a mutually agreed-to resolution through mediation in Step Two.
a. The appeal must be in writing to the Board through the Superintendent’s office. The matter will be heard at the next regular Board meeting which is scheduled at least five (5) days after the appeal is received by the Superintendent’s office.