Common use of Staff Protection Clause in Contracts

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx Sick leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five ten million dollars ($5,000,00010,000,000) per occurrence, occurrence and twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) aggregate and the District district shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the general liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school districtDistrict. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, employee at the time of the act or omission complained of, of was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person experiences harassment, sexual harassment, threats, or group intimidation, as outlined in Walla Walla Public Schools Board Policy #6590, while carrying out they are performing assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administratorduties, should bring this to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the district's affirmative action officer. The Administrator shall notify incident will be reported to the Superintendent and, if superintendent or designee and when necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in In cooperation with the employee employee, the district will take immediate steps to provide for the employee’s 's safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will continue to provide insurance coverage under its present policy to cover the cost costs of the loss of property (excluding cash) sustained in the course of employment provided that employment. In addition, the board will develop a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security $6,000 fund for the purpose of his settling personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid property claims utilizing procedures developed jointly by the employeeAssociation and the District. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids Such procedures shall be approved address the registration of some items, precautionary measures, limitations, and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this sectionmethod of payment. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference or in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligenceemployment, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less as provided for hereinafter. During such a period of disability, the certificated employee may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of any workmen’s state compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism and his/her regular salary to the private auto limits of a certificated employee while parked on school property his/her accrued sick leave account. The sick leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her total salary. All benefits such as retirement, social security, sick leave and while salary placement shall be maintained by the employee is engaged in school activities, District. Medical benefits will be maintained by the District will follow its insurance company’s practicesin accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), when applicable.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five ten million dollars ($5,000,00010,000,000) per occurrence, occurrence and twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) aggregate and the District district shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the general liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school districtDistrict. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, employee at the time of the act or omission complained of, of was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person experiences harassment, sexual harassment, threats, or group intimidation, as outlined in Walla Walla Public Schools Board Policies 5010 and 5011, while carrying out they are performing assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administratorduties, should bring this to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the district's affirmative action officer. The Administrator shall notify incident will be reported to the Superintendent and, if superintendent or designee and when necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in In cooperation with the employee employee, the district will take immediate steps to provide for the employee’s 's safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will continue to provide insurance coverage under its present policy to cover the cost costs of the loss of property (excluding cash) sustained in the course of employment provided that employment. In addition, the board will develop a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security $6,000 fund for the purpose of his settling personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid property claims utilizing procedures developed jointly by the employeeAssociation and the District. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids Such procedures shall be approved address the registration of some items, precautionary measures, limitations, and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this sectionmethod of payment. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference or in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligenceemployment, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less as provided for hereinafter. During such a period of disability, the certificated employee may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of any workmen’s state compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism and his/her regular salary to the private auto limits of a certificated employee while parked on school property his/her accrued sick leave account. The sick leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her total salary. All benefits such as retirement, social security, sick leave and while salary placement shall be maintained by the employee is engaged in school activities, District. Medical benefits will be maintained by the District will follow its insurance company’s practicesin accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), when applicable.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall Board will protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) 500,000 per occurrence, . This will be accomplished by the purchase of a standard comprehensive bodily injury and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the property damage liability insurance and errors and omissions policy policy. It is further agreed that the Board will not subrogate its right to the insurance carrier for any claim paid as a result of a loss occurring while the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was employees are acting within the scope of their duties as employees, whether such duties were expressed in the employment contract or implied because of the nature of the employment, whether such duties were performed during the regular duty hours or were for extra-curricular activities outside the regular duty hours. In accordance with District and site safety plans, the District shall provide information in a timely manner to staff in affected buildings/classrooms regarding weapons, illegal substances, student fights, gang activity and students who have committed felony crimes that impact building safety and threats against employees. The staff protection policy will be applicable to certificated employees employed by the District. Any certificated employee who is threatened with bodily harm by an individual or a group while carrying out his assigned duties will notify immediately his building principal or supervisor. The principal or supervisor will notify the Superintendent's office and the Association, unless the employee requests otherwise, of the threat and take immediate steps in cooperation with the certificated employee to provide every reasonable precaution for his/her employment or under the direction safety. Written notice of the District. C. A certificated threat and precautionary steps will be submitted to the Superintendent's office at the earliest possible time. When an employee or employee’s family member is threatened with harm or physically assaulted in the performance of his/her professional duties or at a school related event performing in an official capacity, the District shall notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities in order to cause such activity to cease. Threats of injury or death to employees, including substitutes, will be investigated. An employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall will immediately notify an Administratorhis or her supervisor, or be notified by the supervisor in the event the employee is not already aware of the situation. The Administrator shall supervisor will notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, Superintendent. The employee or supervisor will have the option of notifying the police. Immediate Following threats of harm, injury or death, immediate steps shall will be taken in cooperation taken, with the employee cooperation of the employee, to provide for the employee’s 's safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s 's safety shall will be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. Precautionary measures undertaken by the District will be implemented in accordance with the specific needs of the situation. When a principal/administrator becomes aware of a threat, they will: 1) Identify the nature of the threat. D. 2) Make every attempt to identify the person making the threat. 3) If appropriate, lock down the classroom, or other rooms, involved, and, if necessary, lock down the school. 4) If possible and/or practical, do not remove, erase, destroy, or clean any evidence prior to contacting the police and/or a School Resource Officer (SRO) and following their direction. 5) Take appropriate steps to provide for the safety of the employee, in consultation with the employee. 6) Support staff seeking personal protections available under the law. 7) Remain in contact with the employee to offer assistance and support through available District resources. The District supports any employee who seeks legal redress for violations of the law committed by students or members of the public who verbally or physically abuse an employee while he or she is performing duties for the district. In cases of verbal or physical abuse/threats, including racist and hate speech, the District shall, when appropriate, refer issues regarding RCW 28A.635.010 (insulting or abusing staff), and/or 28A.635.100 (intimidating or threatening behavior) to the appropriate law enforcement personnel. Any reported incident involving work-related harassment, bullying, and/or cyber-bullying of an employee by parents, students, administrators or other employees will be promptly investigated by the District. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide a copy to the Association. The District will investigate allegations of cyber-bullying, derogatory web postings and video, harassment via e-mail, fraudulent personal websites or postings, false electronic text messaging, or other technology misconduct that threatens an employee’s safety and/or professional reputation. The District will investigate evidence of such activity and take action when appropriate in accordance with District policies and procedures and student discipline policies and procedures. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide coverage a copy to cover the cost Association in any situation when student misuse of technology threatens an employee’s safety and/or professional reputation. If necessary, the District and/or Association will notify law enforcement agencies regarding any such activities perpetrated against an employee and seek enforcement of pertinent laws and all pertinent provisions of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongingsWAC Codes and RCWs. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that When a certificated employee has been physically and/or mentally disabled because of an assault on his/her his person arising out of and/or in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligencehis employment, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less . Certificated employees whose personal property is damaged in an assault on his person arising out of and in the amount course of any workmen’s compensation award his employment may apply for reimbursement of costs of repairs or replacement. Request for reimbursement will be made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism by a letter addressed to the private auto of Superintendent. The letter will include a full statement describing the assault, listing all damages incurred and noting the date, hour, and witnesses. The District shall hold harmless and defend each certificated employee from claims for damages caused or alleged to have been caused in whole, or in part, by that certificated employee while parked on school property and while the performing his or her duties as an employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.under provisions of the District's liability policy provided that the District shall not be obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employee's willful negligence, violation of law or criminal act as determined by a court of law

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated add employees acting within as named insureds under the scope of their employment by purchasing District's existing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrencepolicy, and provided that the District shall include not be held obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employees employee when such damages are proven to be due to the employee's willful negligence, violation of law, or criminal act as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy determined by a court of the school districtlaw. B. Legal counsel Protection as provided for in this Section shall be providedinclude protection for employees in the course of employment whether or not they are on District property. C. The District provides a variety of insurance coverage for employees while performing their official duties. On request, through insurance, the District agrees to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employeeprovide, at the time District's Central Office, copies of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the Districtall insurance policies pertaining to employee coverage for individual members' perusal. C. A certificated D. An employee who is threatened with physical harm by any student, person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent andprincipal/supervisor, and if necessary, the policeappropriate authority of such threatened harm. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s 's safety, including but not limited to allowing the employee to confer with law enforcement during the work day for the purposes of providing a statement, counseling on obtaining a restraining order and/or filing of a claim with Labor and Industries. Precautionary measures for the employee’s 's safety shall be reported to the Superintendent principal/supervisor at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in . If an employee is injured by a student or suffers any injury during the course of employment provided that a certificated the workday resulting in the employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by needing to seek medical attention, the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids employee shall be approved released from work for the remainder of that day in order to obtain medical attention, and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this sectionshall suffer no loss of pay. E. Whenever a certificated Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions. Should the employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result become aware of injuries sustained in the course of employmentan unsafe or hazardous condition, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for employee shall notify the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave accountbuilding administrator or designee immediately. Xxxx leave account No employee shall be reduced required to remain in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event any building or area that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that evacuated. If there is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of pest infestation at a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activitiesworksite, the District shall take timely and reasonable steps to address the infestation. The process for addressing an infestation starts with notifying the building administrator who will follow its insurance company’s practices.ensure the infestation is remedied promptly in accordance with Chapter 17.21

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s employee‟s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s employee‟s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Worker‟s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx Sick leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s workmen‟s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s company‟s practices.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. Section 8.1. All certificated employees shall be covered by the District's liability insurance policy. The District shall make a reasonable effort to protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, from bodily harm and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school districtproperty damage while carrying out assigned duties. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom Section 8.2. Providing a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the an act or omission is complained of, was acting in a reasonable and prudent manner within the scope of his/her employment or and/or under the direction of the District, the District shall use the provisions of RCW 28A.320.100 to hold said certificated employee harmless and defend him/her from any financial loss, including reasonable attorney's fees, for legal actions arising from such alleged acts or omissions. C. A certificated employee who is threatened Section 8.3. Certificated employees covered by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent andWorker's Compensation and State Industrial Insurance laws shall, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the upon loss of property sustained in time due to a job-related injury or illness, and after establishment of eligibility for such benefits, have the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will option to be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her their regular sick leave to compensate for rather than receive compensation from the difference in the amount of State ESD 121 Worker’s Compensation Co-op Trust, of which the District is a member. Determination of illness or injury shall be made using the rules of the Washington State Department of Labor and his/her regular salary Industries. Provided further that if the employee has exhausted all sick leave prior to the limits effective date of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as beginning of the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activitiesWorker's Compensation eligibility, the District will follow its provide up to three additional days of leave or whatever portion thereof is needed. Additionally, the District will pay the medical insurance company’s practicespremiums for the balance of the school year for an employee eligible for Worker's Compensation who has exhausted all sick leave. Section 8.4. The District shall provide insurance as specified by State statutes protecting certificated employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment obligations to the District. When certificated employees use personal property in a school-related situation with appropriate safeguards against loss or damage, the District shall provide insurance to protect the property from loss or damage to a maximum of $1,500 total value per individual. Such insurance protection shall apply only to items for which prior approval has been given each year, in writing, by the principal or program director. Items totaling more than $1,500 need prior approval of the Superintendent or designee. Such approval must also be sought each school year and in no case extend beyond the third day after the school year ends. Section 8.5. Damage to a vehicle parked in the school setting shall be covered by the individual's insurance policy. All damage due to acts of God are the employee's responsibility. However, when an employee's vehicle is damaged in a school setting by vandalism, or is accidentally damaged by a student, the District will reimburse the amount of the deductible to a maximum of $200. Employees who have vehicles which are not covered by insurance shall receive the same benefit. Damage to an employee's vehicle by the District, or as the result of a District action, will be fully covered by the District. Vehicles need not be listed with the principal. Section 8.6. Any case of assault, arising out of an employment-related situation, upon a certificated employee shall be promptly reported to the District. The District shall render assistance to the certificated employee in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. This paragraph does not apply to civil litigation instituted by the certificated employee.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Workers Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. SECTION 18.1 The District shall protect certificated add employees acting within as named insured’s under the scope of their employment by purchasing District's existing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrencepolicy, and provided that the District shall include not be held obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employees employee when such damages are proven to be due to the employee's willful negligence, violation of law, or criminal act as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy determined by a court of the school districtlaw. B. Legal counsel SECTION 18.2 Protection as provided for in this Section shall be providedinclude protection for employees in the course of employment whether or not they are on District property. SECTION 18.3 The District provides a variety of insurance coverage for employees while performing their official duties. On request, through insurance, the District agrees to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employeeprovide, at the time District's Central Office, copies of all insurance policies pertaining to employee coverage for individual members' perusal. Employees are provided limits of insurance equal to the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of limits provided to the District. C. A certificated SECTION 18.4 An employee who is threatened with physical harm by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent andprincipal/administrator, and if necessary, the policeappropriate authority of such threatened harm. In the event an employee is assaulted by a student, the student will immediately be removed from the classroom or employee work area. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with by the employee District to provide for the employee’s 's safety, including but not limited to allowing the employee to confer with law enforcement during the work day for the purposes of providing a statement, counseling on obtaining a restraining order, and/or filing of a claim with Labor and Industries . Precautionary measures for the employee’s 's safety shall be reported to the Superintendent principal/administrator at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in . If an employee is injured by a student or suffers any injury during the course of employment provided that a certificated the workday resulting in the employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by needing to seek medical attention, the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids employee shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent released from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate work for the difference remainder of that day in the amount order to obtain medical attention, and shall suffer no loss of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave accountpay. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while If the employee is engaged in school activitiesdoes not receive full time-loss payment from the Department of Labor and Industries for the day, the District will follow its insurance companycredit back sufficient sick leave to ensure the employee suffers no loss in pay or sick leave balance. SECTION 18.5 Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or perform tasks which endanger their health and/or safety. If an employee contracts pink eye and the contagious condition is documented in the work place, then the employee shall be released from work for the remainder of the day to seek treatment for the condition. Such employee shall provide a doctor’s practicesnote to confirm the condition and shall be on paid administrative leave for the remainder of the day. Should the employee become aware of an unsafe or hazardous condition, the employee shall notify the building administrator or designee immediately. No employee shall be required to remain in any building or area that has been evacuated. SECTION 18.6 The District shall support and assist employees with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline of students during work assignments. SECTION 18.7 Employees may use such reasonable physical force with a student as is necessary to protect themselves, a fellow employee, a teacher, an administrator, or another student from attack, physical abuse or injury, or to prevent damage to District property. SECTION 18.8 All employees shall report any suspected child abuse cases to the employee's administrator or supervisor, and if necessary to comply with state law to Child Protective Services or law enforcement. To the extent that it is legally possible, the District agrees to maintain the anonymity of the employee from the alleged abuser. SECTION 18.9 No employee shall be required to dispense or administer medication unless qualified and legally authorized to do so in accordance with Washington State law. Employee shall be protected from liability by the District when following written instructions provided to employees for dispensing or administering medication SECTION 18.10 Only employees who are qualified and whose current job duties require handling catheters, respirators, gastric tubes or other medical appliances shall be required to administer such appliances on students.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. 1. The District shall protect certificated employees acting Board agrees to hold harmless and defend from any financial loss, including reasonable attorney fees for actions arising out of any claim, demand, lawsuit, criminal prosecution, or judgment by reason of any act or failure to act by such employee, within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy of or without the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiatedbuilding, provided such certificated employee, employee at the time of the act or omission complained of, of was acting within the scope of his/her this employment or under the direction of the DistrictBoard. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator2. The Administrator shall notify District agrees to provide reimbursement to staff for loss of personal property, or damage thereto, when damage or loss occurs when the Superintendent and, if necessary, property is located on the policegrounds or buildings of the school district for purposes related directly to job related responsibilities. Immediate steps Such obligation shall be taken in cooperation with the employee limited to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost a maximum claim of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five two thousand dollars ($752000) per employee in any school year, including vandalism and damage to vehicles up to the deductible amount on the vehicle insurance policy. (The District agrees only to pay losses to personal vehicles under the deductible clause of the employee's personal vehicle insurance up to one thousand dollars ($1000.) Protection will exist for personal vehicles while they are being used for district sponsored activities and are located on school property in assigned parking areas only while the employee is working on school business. Other items of personal property will be paid by protected only after they have been listed and registered, giving a reasonable replacement cost with the building principal. In the event that the principal determines that the District should not be responsible for damage or loss of certain personal items, he/she shall so notify the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids Effective upon delivery of such notice, the District shall assume no responsibility with respect to any such item. If any damaged or lost item is insured under personal insurance policies the District shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent responsible for that portion of reimbursement not obtained from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary carriers up to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave accountcoverage set forth in this section. Xxxx leave account In no case will the District accept liability for lost cash, checks, money orders or jewelry. 3. The District shall support any employee in seeking legal redress for violations of the law committed by students or members of the public. Such support shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while evidenced through aiding the employee is engaged in school activities, obtaining the services of the county prosecutor for purposes of processing the case. The District expects that employees using the services of private lawyers will follow its insurance company’s practicescover their own obligations for such fees or costs incurred by the use of such services.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Staff Protection. A. 5.1 The District shall protect certificated employees acting within and hold personally harmless any employee from any action, claim, or proceeding instituted against him/her arising out of the scope performance or failure of their performance of duties for or employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and with the District shall include and hold him/her harmless from any expenses connected with the certificated employees as named insured under defense, settlement or monetary judgment from such actions except in case of willful negligence; to the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy limits of the school districtDistrict insurance policy. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify 5.2 Whenever an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries personal injury sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize employee will be paid his/her sick leave to compensate full salary for the difference in the amount period of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) yearabsence, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for the disability due to said injury. In ; PROVIDED THAT the event difference between the amount of vandalism the employee’s salary and any workmen’s compensation award, if any, shall be charged to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while sick leave. 5.3 The District shall reimburse the employee for replacement of major items of clothing or approved personal property damaged beyond repair, destroyed or stolen, during the course of his/her employment, provided such loss is engaged in school activitiesnot the result of the employee’s failure to take reasonable preventive measures and provided that the principal/superintendent has approved the employee’s utilization of their personal property to this endeavor. If the employee makes claims under insurance coverage available to him/her individually or as an employee, the District will follow its obligation shall not exceed the difference between the replacement value and an amount receivable through the employee’s homeowner’s insurance company’s practicesor other coverage. 5.4 The District shall take reasonable steps to ensure the following state law protections (RCW 28A.635) for staff are adhered to: • It is a misdemeanor for anyone to insult or abuse an employee anywhere on the school premises while such employee is carrying out his/her official duties; or • It is a misdemeanor to willfully create a disturbance on school premises or at school activities or school meetings; or • It is a misdemeanor to singly or in concert with others intimidate by threat or force or violence any employee who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his/her duties.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. SECTION 18.1 The District shall protect certificated add employees acting within as named insured’s under the scope of their employment by purchasing District's existing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrencepolicy, and provided that the District shall include not be held obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employees employee when such damages are proven to be due to the employee's willful negligence, violation of law, or criminal act as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy determined by a court of the school districtlaw. B. Legal counsel SECTION 18.2 Protection as provided for in this Section shall be providedinclude protection for employees in the course of employment whether or not they are on District property. SECTION 18.3 The District provides a variety of insurance coverage for employees while performing their official duties. On request, through insurance, the District agrees to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employeeprovide, at the time District's Central Office, copies of all insurance policies pertaining to employee coverage for individual members' perusal. Employees are provided limits of insurance equal to the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of limits provided to the District. C. A certificated SECTION 18.4 An employee who is threatened with physical harm by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administrator. The Administrator shall notify the Superintendent andprincipal/administrator, and if necessary, the policeappropriate authority of such threatened harm. In the event an employee is assaulted by a student, the student will immediately be removed from the classroom or employee work area. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with by the employee District to provide for the employee’s 's safety, including but not limited to allowing the employee to confer with law enforcement during the work day for the purposes of providing a statement, counseling on obtaining a restraining order, and/or filing of a claim with Labor and Industries. Precautionary measures for the employee’s 's safety shall be reported to the Superintendent principal/administrator at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost of the loss of property sustained in . If an employee is injured by a student or suffers any injury during the course of employment provided that a certificated the workday resulting in the employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by needing to seek medical attention, the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids employee shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent released from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate work for the difference remainder of that day in the amount order to obtain medical attention, and shall suffer no loss of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave accountpay. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligence, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while If the employee is engaged in school activitiesdoes not receive full time-loss payment from the Department of Labor and Industries for the day, the District will follow its insurance companycredit back sufficient sick leave to ensure the employee suffers no loss in pay or sick leave balance. SECTION 18.5 Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or perform tasks which endanger their health and/or safety. If an employee contracts pink eye, impetigo, hand foot and mouth disease, ringworm, or scabies and the contagious condition is documented in the work place, then the employee shall be released from work for the remainder of the day to seek treatment for the condition. Such employee shall provide a doctor’s practicesnote to confirm the condition and shall be on paid release time for the remainder of the day. Should the employee become aware of an unsafe or hazardous condition, the employee shall notify the building administrator or designee immediately. No employee shall be required to remain in any building or area that has been evacuated. SECTION 18.6 The District shall support and assist employees with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline of students during work assignments. SECTION 18.7 Employees may use such reasonable physical force with a student as is necessary to protect themselves, a fellow employee, a teacher, an administrator, or another student from attack, physical abuse or injury, or to prevent damage to District property. SECTION 18.8 All employees shall report any suspected child abuse cases to the employee's administrator or supervisor, and if necessary to comply with state law to Child Protective Services or law enforcement. To the extent that it is legally possible, the District agrees to maintain the anonymity of the employee from the alleged abuser. SECTION 18.9 No employee shall be required to dispense or administer medication unless qualified and legally authorized to do so in accordance with Washington State law. Employee shall be protected from liability by the District when following written instructions provided to employees for dispensing or administering medication. SECTION 18.10 Only employees who are qualified and whose current job duties require handling catheters, respirators, gastric tubes or other medical appliances shall be required to administer such appliances on students. SECTION 18.11 In compliance with Board Policy and state and federal laws, the District will fully investigate complaints of sexual harassment within required timelines. The District will notify the employee at the time that a formal or informal complaint is filed of their right to have Association representation present at all meetings regarding complaints. Retaliation against any person who makes a complaint or is a witness in a sexual harassment allegation is prohibited. SECTION 18.12 If there is a pest infestation at a worksite, the District shall take reasonable steps to address the infestation. The process for addressing an infestation starts with notifying the building administrator who will ensure the remediation occurs promptly, in accordance with Chapter 17.21 RCW.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District Board shall protect hold harmless and defend certificated employees by purchasing public liability insurance in the amount of $15,000,000 per occurrence. B. The District will not subrogate its rights to the insurance carrier for any claim paid as a result of a loss occurring while the employees are acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance duties as employees, whether such duties were expressed in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy employment contract or implied because of the school districtnature of employment, whether such duties were performed during the regular duty hours or for extra-curricular activities outside of the regular duty hours. B. C. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, initiated provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her his employment or under the direction of the District. C. D. A certificated employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administratorhis/her immediate supervisor. The Administrator supervisor shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee to provide for the employee’s 's safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s 's safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. E. The District will provide coverage district shall reimburse certified employees for replacement of any inventoried, tagged, and recorded personal property if it can be documented that it is used in the performance of professional duties if it is damaged or stolen at school or at a school related activity. The administration and/or police shall be notified immediately. Compensation may not exceed two thousand five hundred ($2500) and shall be subject to cover a $100 deductable. Cost of medical, surgical, or hospital services incurred as the cost result of the loss of property any injury sustained in the course of their employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered in accordance with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this sectionState Xxxxxxx'x Compensation Act. E. F. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as sustains a result of injuries sustained disabling injury in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference employment or in the amount event of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary a physical disability due to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her the certificated person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligencehis employment, the Board District will grant the injured certificated employee a leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) yearyear or the limit 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 of accumulated sick leave. During such a period of disability, less the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activitieswill be paid the difference between the employee's remaining contracted salary and any retirement temporary disability benefits, which may be due State Industrial Insurance. All rights and benefits under this Contract shall be maintained during the District will follow its insurance company’s practicesperiod of disability not to exceed the present contract year.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall Board will protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) 500,000 per occurrence, . This will be accomplished by the purchase of a standard comprehensive bodily injury and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the property damage liability insurance and errors and omissions policy policy. It is further agreed that the Board will not subrogate its right to the insurance carrier for any claim paid as a result of a loss occurring while the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was employees are acting within the scope of their duties as employees, whether such duties were expressed in the employment contract or implied because of the nature of the employment, whether such duties were performed during the regular duty hours or were for extra-curricular activities outside the regular duty hours. The staff protection policy will be applicable to certificated employees employed by the District. Any certificated employee who is threatened with bodily harm by an individual or a group while carrying out his assigned duties will notify immediately his building principal or supervisor. The principal or supervisor will notify the Superintendent's office and the Association, unless the employee requests otherwise, of the threat and take immediate steps in cooperation with the certificated employee to provide every reasonable precaution for his/her employment or under the direction safety. Written notice of the District. C. A certificated threat and precautionary steps will be submitted to the Superintendent's office at the earliest possible time. When an employee or employee’s family member is threatened with harm or physically assaulted in the performance of his/her professional duties or at a school related event performing in an official capacity, the District shall notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities in order to cause such activity to cease. Threats of injury or death to employees, including substitutes, will be investigated. An employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall will immediately notify an Administratorhis or her supervisor, or be notified by the supervisor in the event the employee is not already aware of the situation. The Administrator shall supervisor will notify the Superintendent andSuperintendent. The employee or supervisor will have the option of notifying the police. The District supports any employee who seeks legal redress for violations of the law committed by students or members of the public who verbally or physically abuse an employee while he or she is performing duties for the district. Any reported incident involving work-related harassment, if bullying, and/or cyber- bullying of an employee by parents, students, administrators or other employees will be promptly investigated by the District. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide a copy to the Association. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide a copy to the Association in any situation when student misuse of technology threatens an employee’s safety and/or professional reputation. If necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the District and/or Association will notify law enforcement agencies regarding any such activities perpetrated against an employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost and seek enforcement of pertinent laws and all pertinent provisions of the loss WAC Codes and RCWs. Upon determination of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event Board that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her his person arising out of and/or in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligencehis employment, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less year as per the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism power granted to the private auto Board by RCW 28A.400.300. Certificated employees whose personal property is damaged in an assault on his person arising out of and in the course of his employment may apply for reimbursement of costs of repairs or replacement. Request for reimbursement will be made by a letter addressed to the Superintendent. The letter will include a full statement describing the assault, listing all damages incurred and noting the date, hour, and witnesses. The District shall hold harmless and defend each certificated employee from claims for damages caused or alleged to have been caused in whole, or in part, by that certificated employee while parked on school property and while the performing his or her duties as an employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.under provisions of the District's liability policy provided that the District shall not be obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employee's willful negligence, violation of law or criminal act as determined by a court of law

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The Board shall hold harmless and defend certificated members by purchasing public liability insurance in the amount of $15,000,000 per occurrence. B. The District shall protect certificated employees will not subrogate its rights to the insurance carrier for any claim paid as a result of a loss occurring while the members are acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance duties as members, whether such duties were expressed in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the liability insurance and errors and omissions policy employment contract or implied because of the school districtnature of employment, whether such duties were performed during the regular duty hours or for extra- curricular activities outside of the regular duty hours. B. C. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee member against whom a lawsuit is initiated, initiated provided such certificated employeemember, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was acting within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the District. C. D. A certificated employee member who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall immediately notify an Administratorhis/her immediate supervisor. The Administrator supervisor shall notify the Superintendent and, if necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the employee member to provide for the employee’s member's safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s member's safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. E. The District will provide coverage shall reimburse certified members for replacement of any recorded personal property if it can be documented that it is used in the performance of professional duties if it is damaged or stolen at school or at a school related activity. The administration and/or police shall be notified immediately. Compensation may not exceed two thousand five hundred ($2500) and shall be subject to cover a $100 deductible. Cost of medical, surgical, or hospital services incurred as the cost result of the loss of property any injury sustained in the course of their employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered in accordance with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this sectionState Xxxxxxx'x Compensation Act. E. F. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as member sustains a result of injuries sustained disabling injury in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference employment or in the amount event of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary a physical disability due to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her the certificated person in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligenceemployment, the Board District will grant the injured certificated employee a leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less year or the amount limit of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injuryaccumulated sick leave. In the event During such a period of vandalism to the private auto of a certificated employee while parked on school property and while the employee is engaged in school activitiesdisability, the District member will follow its insurance company’s practices.be paid the difference between the member's remaining contracted salary and any retirement temporary disability benefits, which may be due State Industrial Insurance. All rights and benefits under this Contract shall be maintained during the period of disability not to exceed the present contract year. 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Staff Protection. A. The District shall Board will protect certificated employees acting within the scope of their employment by purchasing liability insurance in the amount of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) 500,000 per occurrence, . This will be accomplished by the purchase of a standard comprehensive bodily injury and the District shall include the certificated employees as named insured under the property damage liability insurance and errors and omissions policy policy. It is further agreed that the Board will not subrogate its right to the insurance carrier for any claim paid as a result of a loss occurring while the school district. B. Legal counsel shall be provided, through insurance, to any certificated employee against whom a lawsuit is initiated, provided such certificated employee, at the time of the act or omission complained of, was employees are acting within the scope of their duties as employees, whether such duties were expressed in the employment contract or implied because of the nature of the employment, whether such duties were performed during the regular duty hours or were for extra-curricular activities outside the regular duty hours. The staff protection policy will be applicable to certificated employees employed by the District. Any certificated employee who is threatened with bodily harm by an individual or a group while carrying out his assigned duties will notify immediately his building principal or supervisor. The principal or supervisor will notify the Superintendent's office and the Association, unless the employee requests otherwise, of the threat and take immediate steps in cooperation with the certificated employee to provide every reasonable precaution for his/her employment or under the direction safety. Written notice of the District. C. A certificated threat and precautionary steps will be submitted to the Superintendent's office at the earliest possible time. When an employee or employee’s family member is threatened with harm or physically assaulted in the performance of his/her professional duties or at a school related event performing in an official capacity, the District shall notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities in order to cause such activity to cease. Threats of injury or death to employees, including substitutes, will be investigated. An employee who is threatened by any person or group while carrying out assigned duties shall will immediately notify an Administratorhis or her supervisor, or be notified by the supervisor in the event the employee is not already aware of the situation. The Administrator shall supervisor will notify the Superintendent andSuperintendent. The employee or supervisor will have the option of notifying the police. The District supports any employee who seeks legal redress for violations of the law committed by students or members of the public who verbally or physically abuse an employee while he or she is performing duties for the district. Any reported incident involving work-related harassment, if bullying, and/or cyber-bullying of an employee by parents, students, administrators or other employees will be promptly investigated by the District. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide a copy to the Association. Employees are encouraged to file a complaint with the District and provide a copy to the Association in any situation when student misuse of technology threatens an employee’s safety and/or professional reputation. If necessary, the police. Immediate steps shall be taken in cooperation with the District and/or Association will notify law enforcement agencies regarding any such activities perpetrated against an employee to provide for the employee’s safety. Precautionary measures for the employee’s safety shall be reported to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time. D. The District will provide coverage to cover the cost and seek enforcement of pertinent laws and all pertinent provisions of the loss WAC Codes and RCWs. Upon determination of property sustained in the course of employment provided that a certificated employee exercised reasonable safeguards in maintaining security of his personal belongings. A deductible of seventy-five dollars ($75) will be paid by the employee. Personal property used as classroom instructional aids shall be approved and registered with the building principal on a written form, prior to coverage under this section. E. Whenever a certificated employee is absent from employment and unable to perform duties as a result of injuries sustained in the course of employment, the certificated employee, during such a period of disability, may utilize his/her sick leave to compensate for the difference in the amount of State Worker’s Compensation and his/her regular salary to the limits of his/her accrued sick leave account. Xxxx leave account shall be reduced in the same ratio as the payout bears to his/her salary. F. In the event Board that a certificated employee has been physically disabled because of an assault on his/her his person arising out of and/or in the course of his/her employment that is not due to willful negligencehis employment, the Board will grant the injured certificated employee leave of absence with contract pay for a period up to and not to exceed one (1) year, less year as per the amount of any workmen’s compensation award made for disability due to said injury. In the event of vandalism power granted to the private auto Board by RCW 28A.400.300. Certificated employees whose personal property is damaged in an assault on his person arising out of and in the course of his employment may apply for reimbursement of costs of repairs or replacement. Request for reimbursement will be made by a letter addressed to the Superintendent. The letter will include a full statement describing the assault, listing all damages incurred and noting the date, hour, and witnesses. The District shall hold harmless and defend each certificated employee from claims for damages caused or alleged to have been caused in whole, or in part, by that certificated employee while parked on school property and while the performing his or her duties as an employee is engaged in school activities, the District will follow its insurance company’s practices.under provisions of the District's liability policy provided that the District shall not be obligated to assume any costs or judgments held against the certificated employee's willful negligence, violation of law or criminal act as determined by a court of law

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