Common use of Student Complaints/Public Charges Clause in Contracts

Student Complaints/Public Charges. Student complaints/Public charges shall not be entered into personnel files until and unless a District investigation has taken place regarding the complaint and a conference with the employee has been completed. If action is to be taken based on a complaint or if record of the complaint is to be placed in the personnel file, it must be verified through investigation and by a preponderance of evidence. The faculty member shall be allowed to be present with legal and/or Association representation at all meetings during which potential discipline is being discussed. The complaint will be treated as derogatory material and is subject to those provisions stated in this Article.