Common use of STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Policies as approved by the Board of Education shall constitute the basis for the Student Code of Conduct (5500) and for the Teachers’ Safety Provisions (3162). In no event shall the teacher use force in excess of that permitted by law in the discipline of any student. B. The Board teacher involved shall be given 24-hour notice when his/her presence is required at any meeting relating to a student assault and administration recognizes its responsibility the teacher shall be informed if the meeting involves allegations that the teacher assaulted someone. If the meeting concerns allegations of a teacher assaulting someone, the teacher's union representative or chosen representative shall also be allowed to give all reasonable attend the meeting. C. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall form a student discipline committee or committees (either District-wide and/or building by building) comprised of representatives designated by the Superintendent or his/her designee but which shall include three Union representatives (one from each of the following schools: Elementary, Middle, and High School), which committee shall be responsible for generating quarterly reports to the Superintendent that track violations of the code of student conduct on campus and which make recommendations for improving the District's code of student conduct, student disciplinary processes and procedures and community involvement with respect to minimizing the frequency of student code of conduct violations. D. When a teacher exercises his/her right to a snap suspension of a student, in addition to the Teacher's obligation to meet with the student's parent regarding the suspension, the teacher shall inform his/her principal of the suspension, the reason for it and he/she shall recommend further discipline if the teacher believes same to be warranted. Said notice and recommendation shall be in writing and shall be issued as soon as practicable after the snap suspension. If the teacher makes such a recommendation, the teacher shall cite in the recommendation the provisions of the student code of conduct he/she believes the student violated and the teacher shall detail in the recommendation whatever evidence the teacher has or is aware of that would support the alleged violation(s), including the names of any witnesses. Upon receipt of a snap suspension notice and assistance any recommendation for further discipline, the Principal or his/her designee shall investigate the incident giving rise to teachers the notice as soon as is practicable. As soon as is practicable after the completion of the investigation, the Principal or his/her designee shall issue a written report to the Superintendent or his/her designee detailing the snap suspension, the incident giving rise to it, the results of the Principal's or his/her designee's investigation and the principal's recommendation of either no further action or for additional action. The report shall include a copy of the notice and recommendation of the teacher with respect to the maintenance of control snap suspension involved. The Principal and discipline in Superintendent or their respective designees shall confer with respect to the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when report as soon as practicable after its receipt by the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, Superintendent or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations designee and thereafter a decision will allow, full particulars be made with respect to any recommendations. The teacher who issued the notice shall be informed of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folderdecision. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and then confer with the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in Superintendent or his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through designee about the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the filedecision. The source of Superintendent's or his/her designee's decision shall not be subject to a grievance. However, the complaint right to grieve a failure to follow the process is not waived. E. Teacher absences resulting from and caused by assault at school or a school related event not caused by the teacher shall be identifiedgoverned by Article XII. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, special education personnel, or other professional persons the teacher will report these circumstances to his/her immediate supervisor for consideration of referral. Whenever it appears that the presence of a particular student in the class will impede the education of the balance of the class because of disruptions caused by said student, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers will relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to said pupil until needed improvements and corrections can be made, to the maintenance extent such action is consistent with the provisions of control I.D.E.A., the student's I.E.P., and discipline Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Association recognizes that, in a large measure, the teacher's effectiveness in the classroomclassroom is governed by the teacher's ability to manage students. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from class for up to one (1) class period full school day 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 teacher will furnish the principal, either as promptly as his/her being his teaching obligations will allowallow or no later than the end of the school day, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher, in accordance with the requirements of Section 1309 of the Revised School Code. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties related to his employment by the district shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, The Board will provide the teacher involved maywith access to legal counsel appointed by the Board, through at Board expense, to advise the Association, request teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. D. Under no circumstances shall any teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting be required or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established requested by the Board or required by lawany agent thereof to transport students in an automobile or other motor vehicle that is the personal property of the teacher. E. Any complaints directed toward Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in paragraph C and D above shall not be promptly called to charged against the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in , providing the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material 's actions were in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedconformance with existing school policies. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any non-negligent loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while on duty in the school or on school premises if such loss or damage is the premises result of student attack upon the teacher or while participating in a school-sponsored activityresults from student resistance to reasonable discipline or physical restraint by the teacher. G. Staff handbooks (or revisions) will be forwarded to the Association President for input and comment at least thirty (30) days prior to publication and adoption by the District. Student handbook drafts will be forwarded to the Association President by May 15 annually. The Association President will be notified of any subsequently proposed revisions not later than fourteen (14) days prior to presentation to the Board.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibilities to provide administrative backing and support to its teachers, although each teacher bears the primary responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when the grossness . The teachers recognize their responsibility to demand student discipline standards in accord to Board policy and student handbook guidelines. Teachers also recognize their responsibility to follow district policy and Board expectations regarding care of the offense, the persistence District property and supervision of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerablestudents. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if If a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason sued because of disciplinary or supervisory action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board, upon determination that the teacher involved mayhas acted within the scope of Board and administration policy, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid will provide legal counsel for the services of legal counsel. These requests teacher’s defense provided the teacher is not covered by professional responsibility insurance or other insurance policies then in force. B. In an effort to prevent serious discipline problems, it shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct responsibility of the teacher involved justifies to report to the principal any assistance from problem student who, in the opinion of the teacher, would benefit by professional counseling. The teacher shall, upon request, be advised by the principal as to the disposition of the teacher’s report. C. Any case of assault upon a teacher, which had its inception in a school-centered problem, shall be reported immediately in writing to the Superintendent or Principal, who will in turn report to the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers Reasonable assistance will not include preparation for trial or defense for trial. It may include an interview with the Board-employed attorney to explain the teacher’s rights to the teacher, but shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established not include an obligation for representation by the Board or required attorney. The Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to any teacher, limited only to the extent of the errors and omissions contract, who has been sued while performing duties which are in accord to Board policy. D. Time lost by lawa teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher if the teacher acted in accord to Board policy. E. Any complaints No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher’s file unless such matter is reported within seven (7) school days of the complaint to the teacher involved. A written complaint shall not be placed in a teacher’s personnel file unless it leads to discipline. A teacher shall be promptly called provided with a copy of any written complaint prior to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note its placement in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Since the teacher’s authority and effectiveness is undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable full support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroomdiscipline. B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where a high level of student discipline 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 child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use force as necessary to protect him/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student as provided by the Michigan School Code of 1976, Section 380.1312 and as allowed by applicable Board Policy on Corporal Punishment. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period class, on a temporary basis, 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any incident. Prior to the return of the student to the class where the disturbance occurred, the teacher shall be afforded the opportunity to confer with the administrator. If the teacher is not available for a conference, temporary disposition of the student may use be determined by the administration until such restraining physical force time as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, teacher and 340.757 in the General School Codeadministrator confer. D. Any case of assault upon involving a teacher arising from performance of while performing regular or assigned duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the event teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such an assault or if a assault. E. If any teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, as allowed by applicable Board Policy, the Board will provide counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifieddefense. F. The Board recognizes In the event that an assault is made upon a teacher by a pupil, while the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume is on duty in the role of warden school or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The on school property, the Board will reimburse teachers the teacher for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as which is not otherwise reimbursable. G. No final action shall be taken upon any complaint toward a result of a school-related incident while teacher nor shall notice thereof be included in said teacher’s personnel file unless such matter has been discussed with the school or on teacher concerned, who shall be entitled to representation by the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityAssociation.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Teachers shall be responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and discipline, both in the classroom and in the performance of other duties. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to backing of teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline when teachers conform to the School Code and board policy. Whenever it appears as a result of a student's behavior that he/she requires the attention of counselors, social workers, or law enforcement officials, etc, the administration shall coordinate such help in accordance with board policy. In cases where such help does not appear to remedy the classroomsituation, the administration shall work with the teacher to relieve the situation through appropriate means according to board policy. This provision is subject to such limitations or restrictions as may be imposed by Statute or regulations adopted or promulgated by the Michigan Department of Education or its Superintendent. B. Teachers shall exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property and shall follow the School Code and board policy as to Corporal Punishment. The Board will provide liability insurance protection to cover both Board and teachers. C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this article shall not be charged against the teacher; provided, the Board in its exclusive discretionary determination concludes that said incident is not attributable due to the neglect, act or omission of such teacher. X. Xxxxxxx complaints by a parent, guardian or a student concerning the professional competence of an individual teacher shall within five (5) school days be called to the said teacher's attention. A record of complaint shall not be placed in the teacher's personnel file unless the actual complaint contains the name of the informant. E. A written statement by the Board governing procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students, teachers, and parents no later than the first week of the school year. F. A teacher may exclude direct a pupil from one (1) class period to report to the Building Principal's 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary incident. Based on the person particulars of any pupil the incident as reported and the administrative investigation of the matter, the building principal shall deal with the student in conformance accordance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativeboard policy. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentFurther, the teacher involved may, through may request a meeting with the Association, request assistance from building principal and/or other professional staff members to discuss the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services elements of legal counsel. These requests shall a plan to be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of implemented by the teacher involved justifies any assistance from to successfully work with the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note student in the teacher’s personnel folderclassroom setting. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material principal will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedwork together for its implementation. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Student engagement and positive classroom management practices are necessary for effective teaching. While each teacher is responsible for maintaining such an atmosphere in each of his/her classes, the Board of Education recognizes that, through its administration, it must support its teachers in creating a positive learning environment. The Board of Education further recognizes that the teacher will not be responsible for the treatment of mental health services or assume the role of custodian for emotionally disturbed students beyond their professional capacity and administration recognizes its responsibility expertise. It will take reasonable steps to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroomsuch students. B. It is recognized that well-taught classes and constructively-applied methods of preventive discipline on the school premises minimize discipline problems. A teacher may use such lawful force as is necessary to protect himself or herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. Refer to Board of Education policy on Seclusion and Restraint law. xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx/mi/greenv/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies#5630.01 C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) his/her class period for the remainder of the day 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as . X. Xxxxxxxxxx of students from school may be imposed by a principal or his/her teaching obligations designated representative. Student behavior and discipline will allow, full particulars be addressed through a plan of the incident in writingaction which includes tiered supports and interventions. C. E. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board of Education or its designated representative. In The Board of Education will provide legal counsel to advise the event teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. F. Time lost as a result of an assault or if upon a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by a student shall not be charged to the teacher. If sued by reason of disciplinary action taken action, time lost shall not be charged against a student, the teacher involved mayif his/her action is upheld. If a teacher is injured while in the line of duty, through medical, surgical or hospital care will be furnished in accordance with the AssociationWorkers' Compensation Laws. X. Xxxxxx to personal property during the performance of regular or assigned teaching duties, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests without negligence on his or her part, shall be reimbursed at least Ten Dollars ($10) but not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) shall be made subject to the Board whose determination following: 1. Teachers will be responsible for securing personal property. 2. Teachers will provide proof of whether value and evidence that the conduct of loss occurred on school property. 3. Teachers will first seek recovery from any personal insurance. 4. If recovery from a teacher's personal insurance carrier will cause the teacher involved justifies any assistance from to suffer a change in coverage or financial loss, the BoardBoard of Education will reimburse for financial loss up to the limit set forth above. 5. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistanceof Education will reimburse the teacher for damaged property to the extent of its depreciated value at the time of the damage up to the limit as set forth above. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved may require subrogation, assignment and published rules respecting punishment of students as established full cooperation by the Board or required by lawsuch teacher in seeking recovery from any party responsible for such loss. E. X. Any complaints complaint directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s 's attention if by the complaint administration before any judgment is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The made or action taken involving such teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedbased thereon. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Since the teacher’s authority and effectiveness is undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable full support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroomdiscipline. B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where a high level of student discipline 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 child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use force as necessary to protect him/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student as provided by the Michigan School Code of 1976, Section 380.1312 and as allowed by applicable Board Policy on Corporal Punishment. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period class, on a temporary basis, 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any incident. Prior to the return of the student to the class where the disturbance occurred, the teacher shall be afforded the opportunity to confer with the administrator. If the teacher is not available for a conference, the temporary disposition of the student may use be determined by the administration until such restraining physical force time as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, teacher and 340.757 in the General School Codeadministrator confer. D. Any case of assault upon involving a teacher arising from performance of while performing regular or assigned duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its it designated representative. In The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the event teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such an assault or if a assault. E. If any teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, as allowed by applicable Board Policy, the Board will provide counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifieddefense. F. The Board recognizes In the event that an assault is made upon a teacher by a pupil, while the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume is on duty in the role of warden school or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The on school property, the Board will reimburse teachers the teacher for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as which is not otherwise reimbursable. G. No final action shall be taken upon any complaint toward a result of a school-related incident while teacher nor shall notice thereof be included in said teacher’s personnel file unless such matter has been discussed with the school or on teacher concerned, who shall be entitled to representation by the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityAssociation.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, or whenever it appears that the presence of a particular student in the class will impede the education of the balance of the class because of disruptions caused by said student, the Board will provide professional assistance for said student within the scope of the services which the School District can and does lawfully provide. B. A Each teacher will file a classroom discipline plan with the building principal no later than the second Friday school is in session, if requested. The administration and teacher will sign the plan indicating agreement to its content. C. If a teacher has good reason to believe that a pupil’s conduct in class, subject or activity constitutes conduct for which the pupil may be suspended from a class, subject, or activity, the teacher may exclude a suspend the pupil from the class for up to one (1) class period when full school day. The teacher shall immediately report the grossness of suspension and the offense, reason for the persistence of suspension to the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes school principal for appropriate action. If that action requires the continued presence of the student in pupil at school, the classroom intolerablepupil shall be under appropriate supervision. In such casesAs soon as possible after a suspension under this section, the teacher will furnish shall ask the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars parent or guardian of the incident pupil to attend a parent-teacher conference regarding the suspension. Whenever necessary and practicable, a school counselor, school psychologist or school social worker shall attend the conference. A school administrator shall attend the conference if the teacher or the parent or guardian so requests. During a suspension the pupil shall not be returned that school day to the class, subject or activity from which he or she was suspended without the concurrence of the teacher of the class, subject or activity and the school principal. This provision applies to all grade levels. In the case of where the student is in writing. C. Any a class for an entire day the i.e. elementary classroom, the suspension applies for the entire time that the student is with the teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on who issued the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Codesuspension. D. The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to students, teachers, and parents at the commencement of each school year. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In Upon the event teacher’s written request, the Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such an assault or if a and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. F. If any teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason sued as a result of disciplinary any reasonable action taken against a studentby the teacher while in pursuit of his/her employment, the Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher involved may, through the Association, request of his/her rights and obligations and shall render all reasonable assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the filedefense. The source Board shall also underwrite the cost of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that legal counsel to defend the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyextent such cost is covered by the Board’s liability insurance. G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher, if the teacher is acting within the guidelines of the discipline code. H. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while on duty in the school or on the school premises, which results from the acts of students or negligence of the Board to properly maintain the premises, as long as the teacher uses preventative measures such as locking rooms or equipment when not in use and exercising due care. The Board’s liability for such loss, damage or destruction of personal equipment shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) unless it or its designee is made aware of the property on the school premises and agrees to liability. In no case will the teacher obtain double reimbursement for losses. I. A teacher, in accordance with the Michigan School Code may use reasonable physical force as may be necessary: 1. To protect the teacher, a student or while participating others from immediate physical injury, 2. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous objects upon or within the control of a student, or 3. To restrain or to remove a pupil whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of school district functions if the pupil has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts. A teacher shall not threaten to inflict, or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon any student. Corporal punishment means the deliberate infliction of physical pain by any means upon the whole or any part of a student’s body as a penalty or punishment for a student’s offense. Any teacher who violates the prohibition against corporal punishment shall be subject to disciplinary action. The Board agrees to indemnify against any damages, fines, legal fees, or other costs as a consequence of any lawful act or omission by a teacher authorized by the provisions of this paragraph. An act or omission by a teacher in a school-sponsored activityviolation of this paragraph frees the Board of any responsibility to indemnify the teacher. J. Teachers will be informed of standard rules for student conduct each fall. It is the responsibility of each teacher, with the assistance of the building principal, when necessary, to uniformly enforce said rules.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period a classroom 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. The teacher shall re-admit an excluded pupil at her/his discretion after conferring with the pupil and the administrator regarding the said offense or at the direction of the administrator. A teacher shall not exclude a student from a classroom for the convenience of the teacher other than for reasons cited above. In such cases, cases the teacher will furnish the principaladministrator, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, may request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all All teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. D. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s 's attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel 's personal folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material material, and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If question if the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, adjustment provided cause is shown, shown through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. E. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor and not be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident an assault and battery of the teacher while on duty in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityschool premises.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to its teachers with respect to although each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them must be reasonable and just, and in accordance with written Board policy. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to report to his principal the name of any student, who, in the opinion of the teacher needs special assistance. The teacher shall, upon request, be advised by the principal of the disposition of the teacher's report that a particular student needs such assistance. B. A teacher may exclude temporarily remove a pupil from one (1) class period or subject when the grossness of student's behavior is disruptive to the offenseeducational process. The student shall not be returned to the class/subject for that day, unless returned personally or directed in writing to return by the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableadministration. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allowin writing, full particulars of the incident in writingprior to the beginning of the next class period. If a student is excluded during the last class period of the day, the teacher will report the incident immediately after the class. No student shall be returned to the instructor without a written statement from the principal detailing action taken. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board or its designated representativeadministration. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentassault, the teacher involved may, through the Association, may request assistance from of the Board administration in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counselmatter. These requests shall be made in writing to the Board whose administration which shall make a determination of as to whether the conduct of the teacher involved making such a request justifies any assistance from the Boardadministration, and the extent thereof. The Board has total discretion in granting decision of the administration shall be final. In the event the request justifies assistance, the administration will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault. D. If any teacher is complained against or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment sued as a result of students as established an act taken by the teacher while performing educational assignment, the Board after thoroughly investigating and finding that the alleged act was within the scope or required limits of written Board policy, will provide legal counsel and will render all necessary assistance as determined by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called the Board, to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or defense. E. Time lost by a teacher in errorconnection with any incident mentioned in this ARTICLE, not compensable under worker's compensation shall not be charged against the teacher unless he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction or expunged from the file. The source in violation of the complaint shall be identifiedBoard policy. F. The Board recognizes that No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file unless such matter is reported in writing to the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyconcerned. G. The A written statement by the Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction governing use of clothing or personal property corporal punishment of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activitystudents shall be publicized to all teachers.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers with respect to its teachers, although each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary action and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just, and in accordance with established Board Policy. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to report to his/her principal the name of any student who, in the opinion of the teacher, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. The teacher shall be advised by the principal of the disposition of the teacher's written report that a particular student needs such assistance. B. A teacher may temporarily exclude a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principalPrincipal, as promptly as his/her his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writingincident, after which time a full disposition will be made. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties teacher's person or property which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board Superintendent or its his designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentassault, the teacher involved may, through the Association, may request assistance from of the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counselmatter. These requests shall be made in writing to the Board whose Superintendent who shall make a determination of as to whether the conduct of the teacher involved making such request justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion , and the extent thereof. D. Time lost by a teacher in granting or connection with any incident mentioned in this Article, not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers compensable under Workers' Compensation, shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment not be charged against the teacher unless a court of students as established by the Board or required by lawcompetent jurisdiction adjudges him guilty. E. Any complaints No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of 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 teacher concerned. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the Association shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiednotified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to its teachers with respect to although each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them must be reasonable and just, and in accordance with written Board policy. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to report to his principal the name of any student, who, in the opinion of the teacher needs special assistance. The teacher shall, upon request, be advised by the principal of the disposition of the teacher's report that a particular student needs such assistance. B. A teacher may exclude temporarily remove a pupil from one (1) class period or subject when the grossness of student's behavior is disruptive to the offenseeducational process. The student shall not be returned to the class/subject for that day, unless returned personally or directed in writing to return by the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableadministration. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allowin writing, full particulars of the incident in writingprior to the beginning of the next class period. If a student is excluded during the last class period of the day, the teacher will report the incident immediately after the class. No student shall be returned to the instructor without a written statement from the principal detailing action taken. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board or its designated representativeadministration. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentassault, the teacher involved may, through the Association, may request assistance from of the Board administration in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counselmatter. These requests shall be made in writing to the Board whose administration which shall make a determination of as to whether the conduct of the teacher involved making such a request justifies any assistance from the Boardadministration, and the extent thereof. The Board has total discretion in granting decision of the administration shall be final. In the event the request justifies assistance, the administration will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault. D. If any teacher is complained against or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment sued as a result of students as established an act taken by the teacher while performing educational assignment, the Board after thoroughly investigating and finding that the alleged act was within the scope or required limits of written Board policy, will provide legal counsel and will render all necessary assistance as determined by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called the Board, to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or defense. E. Time lost by a teacher in errorconnection with any incident mentioned in this ARTICLE, not compensable under worker's compensation shall not be charged against the teacher unless he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction or expunged from the file. The source in violation of the complaint shall be identifiedBoard policy. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly Nothing will be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyplaced in a teacher’s personnel file without written notification. G. The A written statement by the Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction governing use of clothing or personal property corporal punishment of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activitystudents shall be publicized to all teachers.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers with respect to its teachers; however, each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just, and in accordance with established Board policy and State Laws. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to submit written reports to his/her principal concerning any student, who, in the opinion of the teacher, needs particular assistance from the principal, counselor, social worker, law enforcement officer and/or other skilled personnel and/or is temporarily dismissed from a class for disciplinary reasons by the teacher. The principal will submit a written answer to the teacher concerning the disposition of this report. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon or threat against the physical well-being of a teacher arising from performance of duties or suit against a teacher which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board or its designated representativebuilding administrator with a copy forwarded to the Superintendent. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the The teacher involved may, through the Association, may request assistance from of the Board in such matters including financial aid for matter or the services of legal counselBoard may act unilaterally. These requests Requests shall be made in writing to the Board whose (sent to the Superintendent) who, in their sole discretion, shall make a determination of as to whether the conduct of the teacher involved making such request justifies any assistance from the Board, and the extent thereof. The Superintendent shall be empowered to take investigative and other immediate action she/he deems necessary until the Board meets. 1. If, after the Board has total discretion provided legal and other assistance to the teacher in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that his/her defense, the teacher is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, the teacher shall repay all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established costs incurred by the Board or required by lawin his/her defense. E. 2. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any assault or law suit due to a necessary appearance at any court hearing shall not be charged against the teacher unless she/he is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction or, in case of a civil suit, a judgment is entered against him/her, or if she/he agrees to pay damages without a judgment being entered. C. Any complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s 's attention within a reasonable time and discussed with the teacher if such complaints are to be made a part of the teacher's personnel file. The teacher shall have the right to respond in writing to any such notation of or inclusion of such a complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder's file. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same Such response shall be filed with, and attached to, the notation of complaint or the complaint itself. D. Teachers shall exercise reasonable care with respect to the file copy safety of pupils and property but shall not be individually liable to the material Board except in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate case of gross negligence or in errorgross neglect of duty, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any lossdamage or loss to property, damage, or destruction except by right of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.subrogation:

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers with respect to its teachers; however, each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just, and in accordance with established Board policy and State Laws. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to submit written reports to his/her principal concerning any student, who, in the opinion of the teacher, needs particular assistance from the principal, counselor, social worker, law enforcement officer and/or other skilled personnel and/or is temporarily dismissed from a class for disciplinary reasons by the teacher. The principal will submit a written answer to the teacher concerning the disposition of this report. B. A Any physical assault upon or threat against the physical well-being of a teacher or suit against a teacher which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be reported immediately in writing to the building administrator with a copy forwarded to the Superintendent. The teacher involved may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when the grossness request assistance of the offenseBoard in such matter or the Board may act unilaterally. Requests shall be made in writing to the Board (sent to the Superintendent) who, in their sole discretion, shall make a determination as to whether the persistence conduct of the misbehaviorteacher making such request justifies any assistance from the Board, or and the disruptive effect of extent thereof. The Superintendent shall be empowered to take investigative and other immediate action she/he deems necessary until the violation makes Board meets. 1. If, after the continued presence of Board has provided legal and other assistance to the student teacher in the classroom intolerable. In such caseshis/her defense, the teacher will furnish is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, the principal, as promptly as teacher shall repay all costs incurred by the Board in his/her teaching obligations will allowdefense. 2. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any civil or criminal matter against a student for assault on a school employee shall not be charged from the teachers’ paid leave. C. Any complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be called to the teacher's attention within a five (5) school days, and discussed with the teacher if such complaints are to be made a part of the teacher's personnel file. The teacher shall have the right to respond in writing to any such notation of or inclusion of such a complaint in the teacher's file within ten (10) days. Such response shall be filed with, and attached to, the notation of complaint or the complaint itself. D. The district shall maintain general liability insurance which shall also cover professional employees. E. It is the responsibility of all teachers to assist at all times in maintaining order in the buildings. F. In the event a teacher excludes a student from his/her class for disciplinary purposes, except for a brief period for the purpose of a conference with the teacher, the teacher must furnish the principal full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported writing prior to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct end of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from school day and must meet with the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyprincipal. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damageEmployees trained by the district, or destruction of clothing or personal property of by a program assigned by the teacher as district, for physical restraint will be provided a result of legal defense by the district if a school-related incident while in situation arises that requires legal defense from correctly using the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activitytraining.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. If a classroom teacher has reason to believe a student under his/her supervision should appropriately be referred for special services through Intermediate School District or other services available to the Board, the teacher shall request a referral form from the principal and discuss the particular student behavior with the principal. Upon completion of the referral form by the teacher and approval by the principal and the parent, the form shall be forwarded to the Intermediate School District. It is understood that progress on the referral once forwarded to the Intermediate School District lies solely with the Intermediate School District. The principal will provide the teacher with information he/she receives as it becomes available and where permitted by law. B. Since the teacher’s authority and effectiveness of his/her classroom is undermined when students discover there is insufficient administrative backing and support and assistance of the teacher, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. A educational setting. Whenever it appears to the classroom teacher and counselor and/or school social worker that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physician, or professional persons, the administration shall take the following action. The student may exclude be removed from the classroom until a pupil meeting can take place with the parents and the appropriate personnel as determined by the building administrator. If the student has exhibited violent behavior or threatened the teacher with violence, the student will be removed from one (1) class period when the grossness classroom until the building administrator has determined an effective course of action. The building administrator will make a determination for corrective course of action concerning the student’s behavior in consultation with the parents 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher and appropriate personnel. The corrective course of action shall ensure the classroom remains a safe and educationally sound environment. C. Teachers involved mayas a defendant in civil litigation where the teacher acted in accordance with state statute and Board policy as determined by the Board pertaining to corporal punishment, may request legal assistance through the AssociationBoard's attorney if they are not otherwise protected by insurance. Upon such request, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of shall provide legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Boardthrough trial if necessary. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved have the right to control settlement and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher appeals for its obligation hereunder shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folderat an end. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher Time lost as a result of a school-related incident while in litigation will not be charged against the school or on teacher's leave days where the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityBoard has determined the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy and state statute.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. The Board shall in its discretion determine what steps shall be taken when it appears that a pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social worker, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons. B. A If a teacher may exclude is assaulted in connection with his or her employment, he or she shall immediately give the Superintendent of Schools written notice of that fact. The Superintendent shall transmit such report to the Board forthwith. The Board and the Superintendent shall comply with any request from such teacher for information in their possession relating to the incident or the persons involved and will otherwise cooperate with the teacher in the event of a pupil civil or criminal proceeding. An assaulted teacher shall fully cooperate with the Board and meet all of its reasonable requests in any ensuing litigation or proceeding as a condition for the Board’s providing the teacher with counsel, indemnification, etc. C. If criminal or civil proceedings are brought against the teacher alleging that he or she committed an assault in connection with his or her employment, the Board will, upon his or her request, provide legal counsel to defend in such proceeding, provided the teacher has a meritorious defense. D. The Board agrees to save harmless and protect teachers from one (1) class period when financial loss and will provide for their defense arising out of any claim, demand, suit, or judgment by reason of alleged negligence or other act resulting in accidental bodily injury to any person within or about the grossness school building, provided such teacher at the time of the offense, accident or injury was acting in the persistence discharge of his or her duties within the scope of his or her employment and/or under the direction of the misbehaviorBoard, or pursuant to the disruptive effect procedures set forth in Section 3023 of the violation makes the continued presence Education Law. E. Whenever a teacher is absent from employment and unable to perform his/her duties as a result of the student personal injury occurring in the classroom intolerable. In such casescourse of his/her employment, for which the teacher is eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation payments, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as be paid his/her teaching obligations will allowfull salary for a maximum period of one year, full particulars of less the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person amount of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativeWorkers’ Compensation award. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentfollowing year, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination paid fifty percent (50%) of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in errorsalary, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedless any Workers’ Compensation award. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role will provide protection of warden teachers by reimbursement for cost of replacing or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any lossrepairing dentures, damageeyeglasses, or destruction of clothing other physical aides, not covered by Workers’ Compensation, or personal property of other insurance, destroyed or lost as the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while an injury sustained in the school course of his or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityher employment.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers with respect to its teachers, although each teacher bears the maintenance of primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The teachers recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just, and in accordance with established Board Policy. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to report to his principal the name of any student who, in the opinion of the teacher, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. The teacher shall be advised by the principal of the disposition of the teacher's report that a particular student needs such assistance. B. A On those occasions that the teacher may exclude finds it necessary to send a pupil from one (1) class period when student to 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 casesprincipal's office, the teacher should put in writing all the pertinent information regarding the case. After the principal has received this information, and has had an opportunity to discuss the situation with the student, he/she may invite the teacher to sit in on the conference. Under all situations the principal will furnish let the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars teacher know in writing what disposition has been made of the incident in writingcase prior to the student's return to the classroom. C. A faculty board of review composed of teachers who have class responsibilities for the involved student, plus the building administrator, counselor and parents will review persistent behavior problems of a student before the student may return to class. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as student who is continually disruptive to the necessary on continuity of the person educational process will be removed from class. Another hearing will be conducted by a panel consisting of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755the teacher, 340.756administrator, counselor and 340.757 in parents to determine a course of action for the General School Codestudent. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties which had its inception in a school centered problem, shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board Superintendent or its his designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if assault, the Board shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. A substitute teacher may be requested by teachers who are assaulted by a student for the balance of the school day. The final decision will be left to the discretion of the administration. E. In all conferences between a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action and administrator the teacher shall have the right to have a witness of his choosing present. However, no conference shall be unduly delayed due to unavailability of the witness chosen by reason the teacher. The teacher shall be obligated to choose another witness in the event such a delay would occur due to unavailability of disciplinary action taken against the original witness chosen by the teacher. F. In all conferences between a teacher and a student, or teacher and a parent(s), the teacher involved may, through shall have the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made right to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by lawhave a witness present. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. A teacher is primarily responsible for the maintenance of control and discipline in his/her classroom. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, or law enforcement personnel, the teacher shall advise the principal, and if the principal concurs, reasonable steps shall be taken to provide such special attention as is required. In the event of a disagreement, the teacher may appeal the decision to the Superintendent. If the Superintendent does not concur, the teacher may appeal to the Board of Education. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching 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 teacher. C. Any When discipline problems arise in the classroom they may be most constructively dealt with by joint consideration of the problem with teacher, student, and building principal present. The parent of such student may be notified and given an opportunity to be present. A teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Codeto protect him/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties which had its inception in a school centered problem shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In If the event of such assault was by pupil(s) the administration shall promptly investigate the matter and, after consultation with the affected teacher, determine suitable treatment for the assaulting pupil(s). This decision shall be communicated to the teacher concerned. If the assault is by an assault adult who is not a pupil, the Board or if its designated representative shall promptly report the incident to the proper law enforcement authorities. Where a teacher is complained against sued, any teacher not otherwise covered by insurance whether through MEA or threatened with civil court action by reason some independent insurance carrier, may apply to the Board of disciplinary action taken against a studentEducation for legal assistance. If the Board of Education shall determine that the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy, the teacher involved may, through Board may provide legal counsel to the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests teacher. E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case negligence or neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property. F. Except in matters involving discharge or discipline, complaints regarding a teacher made to the Board whose determination administration by any parent, student or other person will be called to their immediate attention and reduced to writing by an administrator. Each teacher will have the right, upon request, to review the contents of whether the conduct his/her own personnel file. A representative of the JCEA may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Boardin such review. The Board has total discretion review will be made in granting or not granting assistancethe presence of the administrator responsible for the safekeeping of such file. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved Privileged information such as confidential credentials and published rules respecting punishment related personal references, are specifically exempted from such review of students as established the file by the Board or teacher. Each teacher's personnel file shall contain the following minimum items of information: required by lawmedical information; all teacher evaluation reports; copies of contracts; copy of teacher certificate; a transcript of academic records; tenure recommendation. Teachers may respond within ten (10) days to items placed in their personnel file as delineated within the Xxxxxxx-Plewecki Employee Right to Know Act. E. G. If the teacher is asked to sign material placed in his/her file, such signature shall be understood to indicate his/her awareness of the material but in no instance shall said signature be interpreted to mean agreement with the content of the material. H. Loss of Time, Injury at School: Any complaints directed toward injury which arises out of or occurs in the course of employment of a teacher shall be promptly called reported to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folderbuilding principal. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached supplied with the appropriate forms in the event a worker's compensation claim is to the file copy of the material in questionbe filed. If a teacher is involved in an assault as mentioned above, the Board of Education determines that the teacher believes that material to be placed in has acted within the scope of his/her file is inappropriate or in errorauthority, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may will not fairly be expected to assume the role suffer a loss of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher salary as a result of an injury incurred during the assault. In the event of an injury arising out of an assault, which occurred because the teacher was not acting within the scope of his/her authority, accumulated sick leave may be used. I. Upon any complaint by a school-related incident while in parent of a student directed toward a teacher, the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityteacher will be informed.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Any action including an assault upon a teacher should be promptly reported by the teacher to the Employer or its designated representatives. Any disciplinary action taken by a teacher shall be subject to administrative review. The Board and administration teacher may seek assistance from the Principal in the event of doubt of the disciplinary action to be meted out. The Employer recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to the teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude Whenever a particular pupil from one (1) class period when requires the grossness attention of the offensespecial counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the persistence Employer will take reasonable steps to relieve the teachers of responsibilities with respect to such pupils. C. The Employer, in conjunction with the Association, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to students, or teachers, and parents no later than the disruptive effect first week of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableeach school year. In such cases, the absence of a published school policy teachers shall confer with the building principal to determine jointly a reasonable punishment to be used for the given situation. D. The Employer may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as of his/her teaching rights and obligations will allow, full particulars with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident in writingby law enforcement and judicial authorities, provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her authority. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of E. If any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request Employer may provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustmentdefense, provided cause is shown, through that the grievance procedure whereupon Employer has determined that the material will be corrected or expunged from teacher has acted within the file. The source scope of the complaint shall be identifiedhis/her authority. F. The Board recognizes Time lost by a teacher in making a court appearance in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume has acted within the role scope of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyhis/her authority. G. The Board Employer will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while on duty in the school or on the premises school premises, in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her authority. X. Any complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher that would become part of the teacher's personnel file shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. I. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of negligence or while participating in a school-sponsored activityneglect of duty, for any damage or loss of person or property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. ‌‌ A. The Board and administration Employer recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers its employees with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline, although, each employee bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The employees recognize that all disciplinary action and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just. B. A teacher may It shall be the responsibility of the employee to report to his/her principal the name of any student who, in the opinion of the employee, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. The employee and the principal shall discuss the disposition of the employee's report that a particular student needs such assistance. C. An employee shall have the right to temporarily exclude a pupil 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 casesa case, the teacher will furnish complete a Misconduct Form giving the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars nature of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force offense(s) and send the form to the office with the student or as is necessary on soon thereafter as possible. Prior to the person return of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755the student to that classroom, 340.756, the Principal shall complete the form and 340.757 in return it to the General School Codeteacher. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties an employee shall be promptly reported to the Board Employer or its a designated representative. In The Employer will provide legal counsel to the event extent provided by the Board's liability insurance policy and advise the employee of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such an assault or if a teacher and shall render all reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. E. If any employee is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the employee against a studentstudent while in the course of his/her employment and while acting within the scope of this authority, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of Employer will provide legal counsel. These requests shall be made counsel to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from extent provided by the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that 's liability insurance policy and render all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called reasonable assistance to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed employee in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifieddefense. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role When an employee becomes aware of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property (minimum of $5) happening while on duty in the school, the employee will notify the building principal. At such time the building principal will cause (activate) a committee composed of two employees and two administrators. The loss, damages, or destruction of property will be discussed with the employee. Should such loss, etc. be found due to no negligence on the part of the teacher as a result of a school-related employee, the Employer will then reimburse the employee the difference between any school and/or private insurance coverage to compensate the employee for said loss and/or damage. G. Time lost by an employee in connection with an incident while mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityemployee.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, and the following provisions shall be interpreted accordingly. A. Whenever it appears that a particular student requires the care of professional counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, or other professional persons, reasonable steps will be taken to relieve the teacher from performing such care. B. A teacher shall have the right to use such physical force as may be necessary to take possession from any pupil of any dangerous weapon carried by him or as may be necessary to maintain proper discipline over the pupil. C. Any case of physical assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Principal. The Board, or its designated representative, will counsel and advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and will render reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident through law enforcement agencies. D. The Board shall adopt one or more policies setting forth guidelines governing the use of corporal punishment and for the suspension and expulsion of students. E. The Board will consider, at its discretion, the reimbursement of teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on the school premises. F. A teacher may exclude a pupil from for one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes pupil's behavior seriously interferes with the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableteaching-learning process. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allowpossible but not later than the end of the next work day, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any G. It is hereby recognized that in an effort to maintain high standards of student discipline, it may be necessary to keep students at school for a period of time after the normal dismissal time. In order to enable all teachers to better cope with their own discipline problems, each teacher desiring students to stay after school shall be required to exert direct scrutiny and control of their students for the entire period of their detention, unless otherwise directed by an administrator or unless a supervised detention room, which the Board will endeavor to maintain as needed, is available to which a teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon refer a student. Each teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported detaining students will provide a written notice to the Board or its designated representative. In principal's office relative to their names and reasons for their detention immediately after the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct close of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by lawschool day. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Any action including an assault upon a teacher should be promptly reported by the teacher to the Employer or its designated representatives. Any disciplinary action taken by a teacher shall be subject to administrative review. The Board and administration teacher may seek assistance from the Principal in the event of doubt of the disciplinary action to be meted out. The Employer recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to the teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. A teacher may exclude Whenever a particular pupil from one (1) class period when requires the grossness attention of the offensespecial counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the persistence Employer will take reasonable steps to relieve the teachers of responsibilities with respect to such pupils. C. The Employer, in conjunction with the Association, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to students, or teachers, and parents no later than the disruptive effect first week of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableeach school year. In such cases, the absence of a published school policy teachers shall confer with the building principal to determine jointly a reasonable punishment to be used for the given situation. D. The Employer may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as of his/her teaching rights and obligations will allow, full particulars with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident in writingby law enforcement and judicial authorities, provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her authority. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of E. If any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request Employer may provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustmentdefense, provided cause is shown, through that the grievance procedure whereupon Employer has determined that the material will be corrected or expunged from teacher has acted within the file. The source scope of the complaint shall be identifiedhis/her authority. F. The Board recognizes Time lost by a teacher in making a court appearance in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume has acted within the role scope of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapyhis/her authority. G. The Board Employer will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while on duty in the school or on the premises school premises, in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article provided that the Employer has determined that the teacher has acted within the scope of his/her authority. H. Any complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher that would become part of the teacher's personnel file shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. I. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of negligence or while participating in a school-sponsored activityneglect of duty, for any damage or loss of person or property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. 21.1 Article 21, in its entirety, along with other Federal, State and District policies related to student discipline and teacher protection, shall be provided and reviewed with teachers and administrators during the first staff meeting of each school year, and again during the first staff meeting of the second semester of each school year. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. If it appears a pupil under a teacher's jurisdiction may require the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, other professionally qualified persons, or whenever the presence of a particular student in the class will impede the education of the other students, because of severe disciplinary problems caused by said student, the administration will take prompt measures to assist the teacher during the crisis situation. B. 21.2 A teacher within the scope of his/her responsibilities may use such reasonable physical force as may be necessary to (a) protect himself/herself, the pupil, or others from immediate physical injury; (b) obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object upon or within the control of a pupil; (c) protect property from physical damage. School administrators and teachers will enforce the Student Code of Conduct. 21.3 School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his parents when warranted as described above. When, however, a teacher retains one or more pupils in his/her class who constitute serious behavioral problems, the Association and Board will review and determine a mutually agreeable disposition to the problem. 21.4 A teacher may exclude temporarily remove a pupil from one (1) class period a classroom, 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, cases the teacher will shall send the pupil to the school principal and furnish the principalhim/her, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars in writing. The student shall not be returned to the classroom until the teacher, an administrator and, if mutually agreed upon by the teacher and administrator, a parent or legal guardian have reviewed and discussed the situation and course of action. Teachers shall be invited to participate in student behavior plan decisions. All decisions regarding behavior plans shall be reached by consensus. Additionally, teachers may request a meeting to review a student’s behavior plan and/or intervention effectiveness. The meeting shall be scheduled within no more than two weeks of the incident in writingdate of the teacher’s request, when feasible. C. 21.5 Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault or threatened assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event The Employee Relations Department will promptly report any case of such an assault or if upon a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the BoardW-WEA Union President. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting will render all reasonable assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called , which may include providing legal counsel to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If advise the teacher believes that material to be placed in of his/her file rights and obligations with respect to the assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. Students threatening to assault or assaulting teachers shall be removed from class and shall not return until the due process procedure is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the filecomplete. The source student shall not be returned to the affected teacher(s)' classroom(s) until the affected teacher, an administrator and, if mutually agreed upon by the affected teacher and administrator, a parent or legal guardian have reviewed and discussed the situation and course of the complaint shall be identifiedaction. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden 21.6 If a complaint or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for suit filed against any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident any legal action taken by the teacher while in reasonable pursuit of his/her employment, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense. 21.7 In cases where a teacher is not found to be the responsible party by a court of competent jurisdiction, time lost by the teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. 21.8 No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file unless the complaint is reported in writing to the teacher within a reasonable period of time of the complaint. In addition, the building principal shall advise a teacher, with full particulars, of any chronic complaints lodged against him/her by a parent/s of his/her students. A parent may observe a teacher's class(es) upon approval by the building administrator, with a 24-hour notification to the affected teacher. In such case, the teacher may request the presence of an administrator during the parent's observation. 21.9 The Board shall reimburse any teacher up to five hundred dollars ($500) per occurrence for the damage or destruction of teacher property having a value of ten dollars ($10) or more, provided such damage or destruction occurs on school or on premises, is connected with the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityexecution of his/her assigned responsibilities, and was not occasioned by the negligence of the affected teacher.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Teachers shall be responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and discipline, both in the classroom and in the performance of other duties. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to backing of teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline when teachers conform to the School Code and board policy. Whenever it appears as a result of a student's behavior that he/she requires the attention of counselors, social workers, or law enforcement officials, etc, the administration shall coordinate such help in accordance with board policy. In cases where such help does not appear to remedy the classroomsituation, the administration shall work with the teacher to relieve the situation through appropriate means according to board policy. This provision is subject to such limitations or restrictions as may be imposed by Statute or regulations adopted or promulgated by the Michigan Department of Education or its Superintendent. B. Teachers shall exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property and shall follow the School Code and board policy as to Corporal Punishment. The Board will provide liability insurance protection to cover both Board and teachers. C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this article shall not be charged against the teacher; provided, the Board in its exclusive discretionary determination concludes that said incident is not attributable due to the neglect, act or omission of such teacher. D. Serious complaints by a parent, guardian or a student concerning the professional competence of an individual teacher shall within five (5) school days be called to the said teacher's attention. A record of complaint shall not be placed in the teacher's personnel file unless the actual complaint contains the name of the informant. E. Board policies and Parent/Student Handbooks will be posted on the BCPS website at all times. F. A teacher may exclude direct a pupil from one (1) class period to report to the Building Principal's 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary incident. Based on the person particulars of any pupil the incident as reported and the administrative investigation of the matter, the building principal shall deal with the student in conformance accordance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativeboard policy. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a studentFurther, the teacher involved may, through may request a meeting with the Association, request assistance from building principal and/or other professional staff members to discuss the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services elements of legal counsel. These requests shall a plan to be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of implemented by the teacher involved justifies any assistance from to successfully work with the Boardstudent in the classroom setting. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved teacher and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by lawprincipal will work together for its implementation. E. Any complaints directed toward a G. No teacher shall be promptly called mandated to train for the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough purpose of carrying weapons on school property or be required to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit carry a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedweapon on school property. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while in the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. 21.1 Article 21, in its entirety, along with other Federal, State and District policies related to student discipline and teacher protection, shall be provided and reviewed with teachers and administrators during the first staff meeting of each school year, and again during the first staff meeting of the second semester of each school year. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. If it appears a pupil under a teacher's jurisdiction may require the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, other professionally qualified persons, or whenever the presence of a particular student in the class will impede the education of the other students, because of severe disciplinary problems caused by said student, the administration will take prompt measures to assist the teacher during the crisis situation. B. 21.2 A teacher within the scope of his/her responsibilities may use such reasonable physical force as may be necessary to (a) protect himself/herself, the pupil, or others from immediate physical injury; (b) obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object upon or within the control of a pupil; (c) protect property from physical damage. School administrators and teachers will enforce the Student Code of Conduct. 21.3 School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his parents when warranted as described above. When, however, a teacher retains one or more pupils in his/her class who constitute serious behavioral problems, the Association and Board will review and determine a mutually agreeable disposition to the problem. 21.4 A teacher may exclude temporarily remove a pupil from one (1) class period a classroom, 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, cases the teacher will shall send the pupil to the school principal and furnish the principalhim/her, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars in writing. The student shall not be returned to the classroom until the teacher, an administrator and, if mutually agreed upon by the teacher and administrator, a parent or legal guardian have reviewed and discussed the situation and course of action. Teachers shall be invited to participate in student behavior plan decisions. All decisions regarding behavior plans shall be reached by consensus. Additionally, teachers may request a meeting to review a student’s behavior plan and/or intervention effectiveness. The meeting shall be scheduled within no more than two weeks of the incident in writingdate of the teacher’s request, when feasible. C. 21.5 Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault or threatened assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event The Employee Relations Department will promptly report any case of such an assault or if upon a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the BoardW-WEA Union President. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting will render all reasonable assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called , which may include providing legal counsel to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If advise the teacher believes that material to be placed in of his/her file rights and obligations with respect to the assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. Students threatening to assault or assaulting teachers shall be removed from class and shall not return until the due process procedure is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the filecomplete. The source student shall not be returned to the affected teacher(s)' classroom(s) until the affected teacher, an administrator and, if mutually agreed upon by the affected teacher and administrator, a parent or legal guardian have reviewed and discussed the situation and course of the complaint shall be identifiedaction. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden 21.6 If a complaint or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for suit filed against any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident any legal action taken by the teacher while in reasonable pursuit of his/her employment, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense. 21.7 In cases where a teacher is not found to be the responsible party by a court of competent jurisdiction, time lost by the teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. 21.8 No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file unless the complaint is reported in writing to the teacher within a reasonable period of time of the complaint. In addition, the building principal shall advise a teacher, with full particulars, of any chronic complaints lodged against him/her by a parent/s of his/her students. A parent may observe a teacher's class(es) upon approval by the building administrator, with a 24-hour notification to the affected teacher. In such case, the teacher may request the presence of an administrator during the parent's observation. 21.9 The Board shall reimburse any teacher up to five hundred dollars ($500) per occurrence for the damage or destruction of teacher property having a value of ten dollars ($10) or more, provided such damage or destruction occurs on school or on premises, is connected with the premises or while participating execution of his/her assigned responsibilities, and was not occasioned by the negligence of the affected teacher. The teacher must submit a replacement cost estimate for the damaged item in order to receive the reimbursement. After a school-sponsored activityteacher has received the reimbursement amount and purchased the replacement item, s/he must submit the purchase receipt to the Business Office.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Since the teacher’s authority and effectiveness in the classroom is undermined when students discover that there is not sufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroomclassrooms. B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well organized, well taught, and where a high level of student interest is maintained. Further, it is recognized that when discipline problems do occur, they may most constructively be addressed with encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use force as is necessary only in accordance with state law. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period with the permission of the principal 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any incident. A teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on has the person principal’s implied consent to send a student to the office at the time of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code.a discipline problem D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in of his rights and obligations with respect to such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by lawassault. E. Any complaints directed toward Time lost by a teacher in connection with any job related assault by a student shall not be charged against the teacher, provided the teacher has acted in accordance with state law, applicable Board policies and the teacher is not found to be responsible. This means the teacher shall be promptly called provided with the time off not charged against the teacher to attend meetings related to the assault, including meetings with his attorney, police and judicial authorities or to attend court hearings. Further, this means that if the teacher suffers any injury so that Article 9, Section H of this Agreement is applicable, the teacher’s attention if accumulated sick leave will not be charged for the complaint is considered serious enough to note in first seven (7) days of the compensable injury. However, the teacher’s personnel folder. The accumulated sick leave shall be charged on a prorated basis pursuant to Article 9, Section I of this Agreement in the event the teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material chooses to exercise his right to be paid the difference between worker’s compensation benefits and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedteacher’s annual salary. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any substantiated loss, damage, or destruction of the teacher’s clothing or personal property which is not covered by insurance (excluding the teacher’s automobile) and which resulted from an incident as referenced in paragraph D of this Article while on duty on the school premises. G. Action may be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher and notice thereof may be included in said teacher’s personnel file when such matter is reported in writing to the teacher as concerned. Any such action shall be in accordance with Sections M and N of Article 3 of this Agreement. Further, the teacher shall be entitled to submit a result written notation and have same attached to the file copy of a school-related incident while in such complaint. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityAssociation shall be notified.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in the classroom is undermined when students discover that there is not sufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroomclassrooms. B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well organized, well taught, and where a high level of student interest is maintained. Further, it is recognized that when discipline problems do occur, they may most constructively be addressed with encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the child's desirable characteristics. A teacher may use force as is necessary only in accordance with state law. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period with the permission of the principal 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. C. Any incident. A teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on has the person principal's implied consent to send a student to the office at the time of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Codea discipline problem. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in of his rights and obligations with respect to such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by lawassault. E. Any complaints directed toward Time lost by a teacher in connection with any job related assault by a student shall not be charged against the teacher, provided the teacher has acted in accordance with state law, applicable Board policies and the teacher is not found to be responsible. This means the teacher shall be promptly called provided with the time off not charged against the teacher to attend meetings related to the teacher’s attention assault, including meetings with his attorney, police and judicial authorities or to attend court hearings. Further, this means that if the complaint teacher suffers any injury so that Article 9, Section H of this Agreement is considered serious enough applicable, the teacher's accumulated sick leave will not be charged for the first seven (7) days of the compensable injury. However, the teacher's accumulated sick leave shall be charged on a prorated basis pursuant to note Article 9, Section I of this Agreement in the teacher’s personnel folder. The event the teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material chooses to exercise his right to be paid the difference between worker's compensation benefits and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifiedteacher's annual salary. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any substantiated loss, damage, or destruction of the teacher's clothing or personal property which is not covered by insurance (excluding the teacher's automobile) and which resulted from an incident as referenced in paragraph D of this Article while on duty on the school premises. G. Action may be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher and notice thereof may be included in said teacher's personnel file when such matter is reported in writing to the teacher as concerned. Any such action shall be in accordance with Sections M and N of Article 3 of this Agreement. Further, the teacher shall be entitled to submit a result written notation and have same attached to the file copy of a school-related incident while in such complaint. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityAssociation shall be notified.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. An attendance/discipline committee shall be established to review current building policies and practices. This committee will establish building policies on attendance and discipline. The committee shall be composed of the building administrators, counselor or social worker, three (3) teachers, one (1) parent, and one (1) student. Policies will be approved by the Superintendent, consistent with Bath Community Schools Board Policies, and no compensation will be associated with participation on this committee. Once the committee has reached a conclusion, the committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Education for final disposition. A. The Board and administration Employer recognizes its responsibility to continue to give all reasonable administrative backing and support and assistance to teachers its employees with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline, although, each employee bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom. The employees recognize that all disciplinary action and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just. B. A teacher may It shall be the responsibility of the employee to report to his/her principal the name of any student who, in the opinion of the employee, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. The employee and the principal shall discuss the disposition of the employee's report that a particular student needs such assistance. C. An employee shall have the right to temporarily exclude a pupil 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 casesa case, the teacher will furnish complete a Misconduct Form giving the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars nature of the incident in writing. C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force offense(s) and send the form to the office with the student or as is necessary on soon thereafter as possible. Prior to the person return of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755the student to that classroom, 340.756, the Principal shall complete the form and 340.757 in return it to the General School Codeteacher. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties an employee shall be promptly reported to the Board Employer or its a designated representative. In The Employer will provide legal counsel to the event extent provided by the Board's liability insurance policy and advise the employee of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such an assault or if a teacher and shall render all reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. E. If any employee is complained against or threatened with civil court action sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the employee against a studentstudent while in the course of his/her employment and while acting within the scope of this authority, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of Employer will provide legal counsel. These requests shall be made counsel to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from extent provided by the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that 's liability insurance policy and render all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called reasonable assistance to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed employee in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identifieddefense. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role When an employee becomes aware of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property (minimum of $5) happening while on duty in the school, the employee will notify the building principal. At such time the building principal will cause (activate) a committee composed of two employees and two administrators. The loss, damages, or destruction of property will be discussed with the employee. Should such loss, etc. be found due to no negligence on the part of the teacher as a result of a school-related employee, the Employer will then reimburse the employee the difference between any school and/or private insurance coverage to compensate the employee for said loss and/or damage. G. Time lost by an employee in connection with an incident while mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityemployee.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. A teacher is primarily responsible for the maintenance of control and discipline in his/her classroom. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, or law enforcement personnel, the teacher shall advise the principal, and if the principal concurs, reasonable steps shall be taken to provide such special attention as is required. In the event of a disagreement, the teacher may appeal the decision to the Superintendent. If the Superintendent does not concur, the teacher may appeal to the Board of Education. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching 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 teacher. C. Any When discipline problems arise in the classroom they may be most constructively dealt with by joint consideration of the problem with teacher, student, and building principal present. The parent of such student may be notified and given an opportunity to be present. A teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Codeto protect him/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties which had its inception in a school centered problem shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In If the event of such assault was by pupil(s) the administration shall promptly investigate the matter and, after consultation with the affected teacher, determine suitable treatment for the assaulting pupil(s). This decision shall be communicated to the teacher concerned. If the assault is by an assault adult who is not a pupil, the Board or if its designated representative shall promptly report the incident to the proper law enforcement authorities. Where a teacher is complained against sued, any teacher not otherwise covered by insurance whether through MEA or threatened with civil court action by reason some independent insurance carrier, may apply to the Board of disciplinary action taken against a studentEducation for legal assistance. If the Board of Education shall determine that the teacher has acted within the scope of Board policy, the teacher involved may, through Board may provide legal counsel to the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests teacher. E. Teachers shall be expected to exercise care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case negligence or neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property. F. Except in matters involving discharge or discipline, complaints regarding a teacher made to the Board whose determination administration by any parent, student or other person will be called to their immediate attention and reduced to writing by an administrator. Each teacher will have the right, upon request, to review the contents of whether the conduct his/her own personnel file. A representative of the JCEA may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Boardin such review. The Board has total discretion review will be made in granting or not granting assistancethe presence of the administrator responsible for the safekeeping of such file. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved Privileged information such as confidential credentials and published rules respecting punishment related personal references, are specifically exempted from such review of students as established the file by the Board or teacher. Each teacher's personnel file shall contain the following minimum items of information: required by lawmedical information; all teacher evaluation reports; copies of contracts; copy of teacher certificate; a transcript of academic records; tenure recommendation. Teachers may respond within ten (10) days to items placed in their personnel file as delineated within the Xxxxxxx-Plewecki Employee Right to Know Act. E. G. If the teacher is asked to sign material placed in his/her file, such signature shall be understood to indicate his/her awareness of the material but in no instance shall said signature be interpreted to mean agreement with the content of the material. X. Xxxx of Time, Injury at School: Any complaints directed toward injury which arises out of or occurs in the course of employment of a teacher shall be promptly called reported to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folderbuilding principal. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached supplied with the appropriate forms in the event a worker's compensation claim is to the file copy of the material in questionbe filed. If a teacher is involved in an assault as mentioned above, the Board of Education determines that the teacher believes that material to be placed in has acted within the scope of his/her file is inappropriate or in errorauthority, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may will not fairly be expected to assume the role suffer a loss of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher salary as a result of an injury incurred during the assault. In the event of an injury arising out of an assault, which occurred because the teacher was not acting within the scope of his/her authority, accumulated sick leave may be used. I. Upon any complaint by a school-related incident while in parent of a student directed toward a teacher, the school or on the premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activityteacher will be informed.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. B. . Whenever it appears, in the opinion of the classroom teacher and building principal, that a pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, or whenever it appears that the presence of a student in the class will impede the education of the balance of the class because of disruptions caused by said student, the administration shall relieve the teacher ofresponsibilities with respect to said pupil until there has been communication with the parents of the child, the teacher and the administration or designee. A teacher may exclude dismiss a pupil 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 teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allowJlow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the administration or designee, with the teacher. Before a student is permanently removed from class, it is the responsibility of the teacher to openly communicate with the parent of the student who has been a disruptive/disciplinary problem in the class. The teacher will consult with the administration regarding any dismissal of a student from their class due to the above mentioned misbehaviors or disruptive effects on the classroom. C. B. Consistent with Board policy JFC, a principal shall support teachers in maintaining school discipline. Where a principal or an administrator cannot support a teacher's position in maintaining school discipline, the principal shall meet with the teacher and the building representative to clarify the situation in terms of school policy and interpretation. If a satisfactory resolution of the disagreement is not forthcoming, a redress may be sought as defined in Article XV, Section I. The Administration, in conjunction with the Association in each building shall, at the beginning of each school year, review Policy JFC Code of Student Conduct. This policy shall be distributed to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person case of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, threat or assault and 340.757 in the General School Code. D. Any assault battery upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Administration or designee. The teacher shall reduce to writing a full account of the threat or assault and battery and provide the Administration or designee with any information which will substantiate the said action. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such threat or its designated representativeassault and battery and shall promptly render assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities if the teacher's position, in the judgment of the Board, is defensible. In the event of such an assault or if a If any teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason sued while in pursuit of disciplinary action taken against a studenthis/her employment, and the teacher's position is within established Board Policy, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request Board will provide legal counsel and render assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law. E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or defense. Time lost by a teacher in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through connection with any defensible incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the fileteacher. The source of the complaint shall be identified. F. The Board recognizes that the teacher Administration or designee will review and may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. G. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher as a result of a school-related incident while on duty in the school or on the premises school premises, subject to a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) deductible. The Employer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any bargaining unit member to the extent such member is held pecuniarily liable for any claim for damages to persons or while participating property that arises out of an occurrence in the course of the bargaining unit member educational employment activities and caused by any acts or omissions of the bargaining unit member, but not to exceed the limits of the district's policy. Further, the Employer agrees to provide a school-sponsored activitydefense against any suit arising out of his/her employment at no cost to the bargaining unit member, if the teacher's position is within established Board policy. The bargaining unit member shall give full and complete cooperation to the Employer in such defense.