STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will support and assist teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. The administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year. C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision. D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil to the office when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit member. E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in the scope of his/her employment shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
B. A. The administration will confer jointly Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, parents and students in the establishment of shall promulgate rules and regulations which set setting forth the procedure procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to teachersstudents, teachers and parents and students with at the commencement of each school year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students B. A teacher may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer exclude a pupil to the office from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The In general, the pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit memberteacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incident.
D. Teachers may use reasonable force to protect themselves, a fellow teacher or administrator, or a student from attack, physical abuse or injury, as provided in 380.1312 and 380.1313 of the School Code of 1976, as amended.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by The Board shall provide legal counsel for a teacher while acting or reimburse the teacher for legal expense incurred in defending a criminal or civil lawsuit provided it determines the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her employment Board policy, professional behavior and ethical considerations. The sole determination shall be made by the Board of Education and this section not be subject to binding arbitration.
F. No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student or a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher’s personnel file unless such matter is promptly reported in writing to the Board teacher concerned. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the Association shall be notified.
G. When a teacher is subpoenaed as a witness in a Lincoln student child custody or its designateda child abuse case, the teacher should contact the Superintendent’s office and building principal immediately. The Superintendent’s office will put the teacher in contact with an attorney.
H. When a serious accusation is made against a teacher by parents or others (i.e., physical abuse, etc.) or if parents call the police, an attorney, or the media about a teacher, the following procedures should be followed:
1. The Building Administrator will: • Notify the teacher and Central Office immediately (within 24 hours) in person, by telephone, or in writing. • Keep Central Office informed and updated on any incidents. • Keep the teacher updated in a timely manner. • Encourage parents and students to keep the information confidential. • Attempt to resolve the issue in a timely manner. • Consider reassigning the student to a new classroom (or to a new building) on a temporary basis. Following the investigation, a meeting will be held to determine the continued placement of the student. • Impose appropriate discipline to the student if it is determined that the student made false accusations.
2. Central Office will: • Contact the Association President or Contract Administrator. • Assist in resolving the issues in a timely manner. • Work with the Association (upon conclusion of the investigation and resolution of the incident) to determine the appropriate placement of any documents relating to the case (if applicable). There may be times when extenuating circumstances extend the timelines. Also, there may be rare occasions when law enforcement agencies and/or legal counsel may direct the Building Administrator to keep information confidential and not make it available to staff.
I. 1. Neither actual physical violence toward teachers, nor intimidation by threat of violence, will be tolerated from students. Unacceptable student behavior toward teachers shall be deemed to include:
a. Unwelcome and/or offensive touching of a teacher’s person, either directly or with an object;
b. Intimidation of a teacher, whether by actual threat to the teacher’s person, or by vandalism of property which belongs to or is assigned to the teacher;
c. Attempts to cause the acts described in either (a) or (b) above, or to persuade others to participate in causing such acts.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student's desirable characteristics.
B. A. The administration will confer jointly Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, parents and students in the establishment of shall promulgate rules and regulations which set setting forth the procedure procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to teachersstudents, teachers and parents and students with at the commencement of each school year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students B. A teacher may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer exclude a pupil to the office from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The In general, the pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit memberteacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incident.
D. Teachers may use reasonable force to protect themselves, a fellow teacher or administrator, or a student from attack, physical abuse or injury, as provided in 380.1312 and 380.1313 of the School Code of 1976, as amended.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by The Board shall provide legal counsel for a teacher while acting or reimburse the teacher for legal expense incurred in defending a criminal or civil lawsuit provided it determines the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her employment Board policy, professional behavior and ethical considerations. The sole determination shall be made by the Board of Education and this section not be subject to binding arbitration.
F. No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student or a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file unless such matter is promptly reported in writing to the Board teacher concerned. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the Association shall be notified.
G. When a teacher is subpoenaed as a witness in a Lincoln student child custody or its designateda child abuse case, the teacher should contact the Superintendent's office and building principal immediately. The Superintendent's office will put the teacher in contact with an attorney.
H. When a serious accusation is made against a teacher by parents or others (i.e., physical abuse, etc.) or if parents call the police, an attorney, or the media about a teacher, the following procedures should be followed:
1. The Building Administrator will: • Notify the teacher and Central Office immediately (within 24 hours) in person, by telephone, or in writing. • Keep Central Office informed and updated on any incidents. • Keep the teacher updated in a timely manner. • Encourage parents and students to keep the information confidential. • Attempt to resolve the issue in a timely manner. • Consider reassigning the student to a new classroom (or to a new building) on a temporary basis. Following the investigation, a meeting will be held to determine the continued placement of the student. • Impose appropriate discipline to the student if it is determined that the student made false accusations.
2. Central Office will: • Contact the Association President or Contract Administrator. • Assist in resolving the issues in a timely manner. • Work with the Association (upon conclusion of the investigation and resolution of the incident) to determine the appropriate placement of any documents relating to the case (if applicable). There may be times when extenuating circumstances extend the timelines. Also, there may be rare occasions when law enforcement agencies and/or legal counsel may direct the Building Administrator to keep information confidential and not make it available to staff.
I. 1. Neither actual physical violence toward teachers, nor intimidation by threat of violence, will be tolerated from students. Unacceptable student behavior toward teachers shall be deemed to include:
a. Unwelcome and/or offensive touching of a teacher's person, either directly or with an object;
b. Intimidation of a teacher, whether by actual threat to the teacher's person, or by vandalism of property which belongs to or is assigned to the teacher;
c. Attempts to cause the acts described in either (a) or (b) above, or to persuade others to participate in causing such acts.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in their school. Teachers, on the classroomother hand, accept their responsibility in maintaining proper discipline in their school according to written building discipline policies. Teachers shall receive a copy of the Student Code of Conduct at the beginning of each school year. The Board shall review its discipline policy annually in order to refine and improve its effectiveness. At the beginning of each school year teachers shall be informed of the proper procedures for reporting assaults or injuries. The building principal/supervisor will review safety policies and procedures (including any key safety personnel in the building) with the staff every school year. Teachers will follow the Student Code of Conduct. When it becomes necessary for a teacher to exclude a pupil who is interrupting the educational process, the teacher may exclude the pupil from the class. The student will not return to the classroom until the teacher has been notified of the action taken by the administration.
B. The In any instance of alleged assault of a teacher by a student, including threats by a student, the teacher shall report the incident promptly to the Board or its designated representative. If the administration determines that the alleged threat or assault occurred, the administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil recommend discipline according to the office when the grossness Student Code of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableConduct. In such cases, the bargaining unit member will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit member.
E. Any case of student assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in arising out of the scope performance of his/her employment professional responsibilities at school or a school sponsored function shall be promptly reported to the Board Association President. The accused student shall be removed from the classroom until the investigation into the assault is concluded.
C. Within twenty-four (24) hours a written report shall be submitted as well. In the event of personal injury to the teacher, the procedures relative to Worker's Compensation leave shall apply.
D. Since administrative support is essential to the maintenance of the teacher’s classroom, the principal will communicate any relevant information to the extent allowed under the law (including but not limited to FERPA, IDEA, HIPAA, Revised School Code) to help deter negative or its designatedbehavioral reoccurrences. This information will be provided to the teacher when one of their students has been suspended for any reason.
E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property and shall not be individually liable for any damage or loss to person or property, except in case of gross or proven negligence and/or neglect of duty.
F. All classrooms will have a call feature that will connect with the main office.
G. When non-district students visit during the school year teachers will be notified twenty-four (24) hours prior to the visit.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
B. A. The administration will confer jointly Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, parents and students in the establishment of shall promulgate rules and regulations which set setting forth the procedure procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to teachersstudents, teachers and parents and students with at the commencement of each school year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students B. A teacher may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer exclude a pupil to the office from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The In general, the pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit memberteacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incident.
D. Teachers may use reasonable force to protect themselves, a fellow teacher or administrator, or a student from attack, physical abuse or injury, as provided in 380.1312 and 380.1313 of the School Code of 1976, as amended.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by The Board shall provide legal counsel for a teacher while acting or reimburse the teacher for legal expense incurred in defending a criminal or civil lawsuit provided it determines the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her employment Board policy, professional behavior and ethical considerations. The sole determination shall be made by the Board of Education and this section not be subject to binding arbitration.
F. No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student or a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher’s personnel file unless such matter is promptly reported in writing to the Board teacher concerned. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the Association shall be notified.
G. When a teacher is subpoenaed as a witness in a Lincoln student child custody or its designateda child abuse case, the teacher should contact the Superintendent’s office and building principal immediately. The Superintendent’s office will put the teacher in contact with an attorney.
H. When a serious accusation is made against a teacher by parents or others (i.e., physical abuse, etc.) or if parents call the police, an attorney, or the media about a teacher, the following procedures should be followed:
1. The Building Administrator will: ! Notify the teacher and Central Office immediately (within 24 hours) in person, by telephone, or in writing. ! Keep Central Office informed and updated on any incidents. ! Keep the teacher updated in a timely manner. ! Encourage parents and students to keep the information confidential. ! Attempt to resolve the issue in a timely manner. ! Consider reassigning the student to a new classroom (or to a new building) on a temporary basis. Following the investigation, a meeting will be held to determine the continued placement of the student. ! Impose appropriate discipline to the student if it is determined that the student made false accusations.
2. Central Office will: ! Contact the Association President or Contract Administrator. ! Assist in resolving the issues in a timely manner. ! Work with the Association (upon conclusion of the investigation and resolution of the incident) to determine the appropriate placement of any documents relating to the case (if applicable). There may be times when extenuating circumstances extend the timelines. Also, there may be rare occasions when law enforcement agencies and/or legal counsel may direct the Building Administrator to keep information confidential and not make it available to staff.
I. 1. Neither actual physical violence toward teachers, nor intimidation by threat of violence, will be tolerated from students. Unacceptable student behavior toward teachers shall be deemed to include:
a. Unwelcome and/or offensive touching of a teacher’s person, either directly or with an object;
b. Intimidation of a teacher, whether by actual threat to the teacher’s person, or by vandalism of property which belongs to or is assigned to the teacher;
c. Attempts to cause the acts described in either (a) or (b) above, or to persuade others to participate in causing such acts.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board recognizes its responsibility for control to give all reasonable support and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related assistance to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will support and assist teachers with respect as to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears that a particular student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to see that these services are provided for such student upon recommendation of the Administrator and/or qualified consultants and in compliance with applicable legal standards. The sending of a student to the administration will be done only after all available resources have been exhausted in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be addressed with encouragement, praise, and emphasis upon the student’s characteristics. The Board and the teachers recognize that personal technology devices (cellular phones, personal data devices, tablets, iPods, iPads, etc.) are not to be used during the school day for personal use or for social use during class time. Teachers will be fully supported by the school and Board for implementing all handbook policies for all students.
B. The administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year.
C. The general supervision of students is A teacher may exclude a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil to the office student from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member teacher will furnish the principalAdministrator or supervisor, as promptly as his/her employment the teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing.
X. Xxxxxxxxxx of students from school may be imposed only by an Administrator or his/her designated representatives. The pupil shall not School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interview with the student and his/her parents when warranted. Transfer of the student to another teacher or other measure may be returned to the class until after consultation agreed upon by the principal with teacher and the bargaining unit memberadministration.
D. A teacher may use such reasonable physical force as is necessary for self-defense or to prevent injury to another student.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in the scope of his/her employment teacher, it shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designateddesignated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations as to such assault.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers who, without fault on their part, suffer any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher used while on duty not covered by insurance up to a maximum of one hundred dollars ($100) per year.
G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher.
X. The administration shall give notice to a teacher regarding any complaint by student or parent in a timely manner.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control Since the teacher's authority and discipline effectiveness in their classrooms his/her classroom are undermined when students discover there is insufficient administrative backing and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results support of the contact should be shared with teacher, the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought Board recognizes its responsibility to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will give all reasonable support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to provide such services.
B. The administration will confer jointly Discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where ahigh level of student interest is maintained. When discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with teachersby encouragement, parents praise, and students in emphasis upon the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each yearchild's desirable characteristics.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students A teacher may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer exclude a pupil to the office from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writingincident.
X. Xxxxxxxxxxx of students from school may be imposed only by a principal or his/her designated representative. The pupil shall not be returned School authorities will endeavor to the class until after consultation by the principal achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the bargaining unit memberchild and his/her parents when warranted. When a student exhibits serious behavioral issues, the administration may incorporate behavioral specialists from the ISD to assist the student and develop an action plan for student interventions.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in the scope of his/her employment shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designatedSuperintendent. MEA will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will support and assist teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
B. The administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil to the office when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit member.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in the scope of hisNorth Adamhsis-J/her employment shall be promptly ehroemr eeEmdupclaotyiomn Aesnstocsiahtiaolnl, bMeEAp/NroEmA ptly reported to the Board or its designateddesignated July 1, 2023 – June 30,2024 1
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will recognizes its responsibility to provide administrative support and assist assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom as the Board/Administration in their professional judgment deem appropriate per the Student Code of Conduct and the Teacher Handbook. Teachers recognize that they bear the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The disciplinary actions must be consistent with the Student Code of Conduct. Whenever a teacher determines that a particular student requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, medical staff, or other professional persons or agencies, the student shall be promptly called to the attention of appropriate professional staff (e.g. counselor, Xxxx of Students, etc.) and/or administration. Such a referral does not relinquish a teacher’s professional or legal obligation (e.g. mandatory reporting) for direct contact or follow up.
B. The administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year.
C. The general supervision of students is A teacher xxx temporarily remove a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil to the office student from class when the grossness severity of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior behavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, intolerable or dangerous per the bargaining unit member will furnish the principal, as promptly as hisclass/her employment obligations will allow, full particulars activity suspension guidelines of the Board of Education and state law. Teachers will be notified as information becomes available when students with violent backgrounds are placed in their classroom according to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Regulations.
C. Any instance of assault upon a teacher that had its inception in school or school related events will be promptly reported in writing on the Crime and Safety Report and submitted to the principal and the Director of Instruction. (Appendix G). If the teacher is injured they will also complete and submit form #8442F2 Employee’s Accident Report for Workers’ Compensation reporting and treatment purposes. (Appendix H) The Board will render reasonable assistance to the teacher and will not hinder the teacher’s right to pursue the incident through law enforcement and judicial authorities. Each of these forms will be accessible through the staff link on the district web site.
D. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another in writingaccordance with the Revised School Code. The pupil shall not teacher may be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit memberheld responsible for excessive force applied under this provision.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by complaints directed toward a teacher while acting that require investigation will be brought to the teacher's attention prior to becoming a matter of record. The teacher will have the right to attach a written response to a complaint placed in the scope of his/her employment shall be promptly reported to file.
F. If building administration becomes aware of a threat made toward a teacher, he or she will inform the Board or its designatedrelevant teacher and district leadership of the potential threat.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
