School Board Responsibility. The Board shall do everything within its legal power to protect and support the principal and employees in their disciplinary role. This shall include, but not be limited to, legal defense or reimbursement in accordance with Florida statutes for any civil or criminal action brought against any employee arising out of and in the scope of his/her employment unless such employee acted in bad faith or with malicious purposes or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property, and provided, however, that in any case where the employee pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is found guilty of such action, the employee shall reimburse the Board for the cost of any legal services for which the Board paid. The provisions of this section shall not apply to action of the Board against an employee. Each expenditure of funds for legal defense by the Board shall be acted upon at a public meeting with notice pursuant to Florida statutes. In addition, the Board shall assist the principal, employee and/or other school staff members in bringing about penalties for the disruption of school functions or assault or battery upon the instructional staff as set forth under Florida Statute 1006.145 and 784.081.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
