STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics. A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year. 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. In general, the pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian. C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incident.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility to will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of maintain 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 and such help is available, reasonable steps shall be taken to provide the special attention. In the event of a disagreement, the teacher may appeal the decision to the Superintendent.
B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise praise, and emphasis upon the studentchild’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as necessary to protect himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from for 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 his teaching obligations will allow, but not later than the following morning, full particulars of the incident in writing. In general, the The procedure to be followed in excluding a pupil from class shall not be returned to the class until after consultation established by the principal administrator and distributed to each teacher at the beginning of his employment.
D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be made known by publication of student codes of conduct or student discipline codes at the high school and middle school. These publications shall be distributed to all students and teachers each year. Teachers shall review the contents of such codes with their students at the direction of their principal. School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the teacher, child and if necessary, parent or guardianhis parents when warranted.
C. The Board E. Care of property and safety of pupils – Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to safety of pupils and property and will reimburse teachers be cautioned that they will be individually liable to pupils and/or parents for any loss, damage or destruction injury in the case of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentgross negligence.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board 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, the Board inasmuch as possible will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil.
B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the studentchild’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. In general, Continued suspension from class or school is under the pupil jurisdiction of the Administration.
D. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall not be returned promptly reported to the class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent Board or guardian.
C. its designated representative. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of personal property his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
E. If a any teacher is unable to work complained against or sued as a result of an injury, as determined any action taken by the District’s Health Service providerteacher while in pursuit of his employment, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher will in his defense.
F. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for be charged against the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentteacher.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. (a) The teacher and the Association recognize that classroom control is the responsibility of the teacher and the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement officials, physicians or other professional persons, the Superintendent will, through his respective principals, take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of the responsibility with respect to such pupil. This provision is recognized that discipline problems are less likely subject to occur in classes where a high level such limitations or restrictions as may be imposed by statute or regulations adopted or promulgated by the Michigan Department of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristicsEducation or its Superintendent.
A. The Board(b) Teachers shall exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property.
(c) Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher; provided, after consultation with parents and teachersthe Board in its exclusive discretionary determination concludes that said incident is not attributable due to neglect, act or omission of such teacher.
(d) Complaints brought against the teacher shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth be brought promptly to the procedures to teacher's attention. A record of complaint shall not be utilized placed in disciplining, suspending or expelling 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 for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers teachers, and parents at the commencement of each school yearparents.
B. (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 his teaching obligations will allow, full written particulars of the incident in writing. In general, the pupil incident.
(g) Any case of use of force by a teacher upon a student shall not be returned promptly reported to the class until after consultation building principal or his/her designated representative by the principal teacher. The incident will be reduced to written form after the teacher has had an opportunity to consult with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardianhis/her association representative so long as this does not impose an undue delay.
C. The (h) Pursuant to the authority as set forth in the Michigan School Code the board will provide liability insurance protection to cover teachers whose actions comply with Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property Education policies and within the underwriting rules and regulations as set forth by the carrier when the actions of the teacher while dealing with student discipline were within Board/Administrative the appropriate scope of the teacher's normal job duties and responsibilities. The insurance policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined secured by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will Board shall provide coverage of not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentless than $250,000.
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Samples: Master Contract
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The Board recognizes its responsibility and Association mutually affirm that the objective of all disciplinary action is to give all reasonable support xxxxxx the development of self-discipline on the part of the student. While, to further this end, every student must be given full opportunity to acquire a positive personal discipline through instruction, example, counseling, and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It experience, it is recognized that discipline problems are less likely students sometimes cannot, or will not, adjust their behavior to occur in classes where a high level that which is consistent with the safety and well being of student interest is maintainedother students and faculty. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise The Board and emphasis upon Association therefore establish the student’s desirable characteristicsfollowing guidelines for the protection of persons and property.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. A teacher may temporarily exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, an offense or the persistence of the misbehavior or the and disruptive effect of the violation makes misbehavior make the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableeducationally damaging to other class members. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principaladministrator, as promptly as his/her his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. In general, the The pupil shall not be returned return to the class until after consultation by the principal administrator with the student, and, if appropriate with the teacher and/or parent. At such time, a course of action designed to correct the unacceptable behavior pattern will be established by an administrator.
B. When a teacher reports to the administration that a physical attack or serious threat has been committed against the teacher within school jurisdiction which constitutes criminal assault, the administration shall promptly inform the School Board and law enforcement authorities in compliance with School District policy.
C. While corporal punishment (defined in Board Policy JGA) is not permitted, a teacher may, when the necessity arises, use such force as is necessary to restrain a student from mounting an attack or inflicting physical abuse and injury on the teacher or other person(s). The force used shall be such as to be clearly restraint, and not punishment, and shall be the minimum necessary to protect the intended, or innocent, victims from harm.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with an incident covered by this Article shall not be charged against the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of nor shall the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss in compensation or other benefits because of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentany such lost time.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his classroom are undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board 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 further recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally impaired, or other types of disruptive students, as determined by the appropriate expert or diagnostician, nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. The Board and the Association recognize that good mental health of a teacher is necessary for good teaching and both shall do all that is within their powers and jurisdiction to encourage such.
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 students' interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s child's desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writingincident. In general, Elementary students excused from the pupil class shall not be returned to the class classroom until after consultation such time as an administrator has had an opportunity to talk to the teacher.
D. Suspension of students from school may be imposed only by the a principal or his designated representatives. School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the teacher, child and if necessary, parent his parents when warranted. All efforts will be made to solve the problem to the satisfaction of teacher or guardianteachers involved and suspension of the pupil will be the last resort.
C. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of personal property his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
F. If a any teacher is unable to work complained against or sued as a result of an injuryany action by the teacher while acting within the scope of his/her legitimate responsibilities and in accordance with established Board policy, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense.
G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. For the purpose of this Article, time lost by the teacher shall be limited to one (1) year.
H. 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 promptly reported in writing to the teacher concerned. The local President shall be promptly notified that a complaint has been filed.
I. Any validated complaint directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. The complainant will be identified upon the request of the teacher, if the complaint is put in writing and is to be placed in the teacher's file.
J. If, in the course of carrying out his duties, a teacher suffers damages or destruction of clothing and/or personal property, the Board will reimburse the teacher for such, providing the following procedure is followed:
1. The teacher shall file a written report of the incident connected with said claim within three (3) days after said incident, with the building principal.
2. A review board of two (2) teachers and two (2) administrators shall review said claim, interview all persons connected with the incident and ascertain proof of such incident and make a recommendation, as determined by to the District’s Health Service providervalidity of such claim, to the teacher superintendent.
K. The Board shall furnish, without charge, gym uniforms for all physical education teachers, laboratory coats or smocks for art, home economics, industrial arts, and science teachers. All such clothing will be worn only during working hours and will not suffer any loss be worn after working hours. All such items must be ordered through the office of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentprincipal.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board 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, the Board inasmuch as possible will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil.
B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the studentchild’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. In general, Continued suspension from class or school is under the pupil jurisdiction of the Administration.
D. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall not be returned promptly reported to the class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent Board or guardian.
C. its designated representative. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of personal property his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
E. If a any teacher is unable to work complained against or sued as a result of an injury, as determined any action taken by the District’s Health Service providerteacher while in pursuit of his employment, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense.
F. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher.
G. 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 notified.
H. At the elementary level, an attempt to evenly distribute known problem children between the two sections of each grade will be made by the Principal in cooperation with the teachers involved.
I. Teachers should maintain adequate discipline and control in their classroom at all time. Repeated discipline problems should be discusses with the Principal. Teachers should not suffer any loss be frequently sending students to the Principal for classroom problems of wages or benefits a general nature. Failure to fulfill these obligations could result in discipline up to and including dismissal for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentfailure to fulfill teaching responsibilities.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are undermined when students discover there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized that discipline Whenever it appears a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to provide such services.
B. Discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where a high ahigh level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when When discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise praise, and emphasis upon the student’s child's desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. 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 writingincident.
D. Suspensions of students from school may be imposed only by a principal or his/her designated representative. In generalSchool authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his/her parents when warranted. When a student exhibits serious behavioral issues, the pupil administration may incorporate behavioral specialists from the ISD to assist the student and develop an action plan for student interventions.
E. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall not be returned promptly reported to the class until after consultation by Superintendent. MEA will provide legal counsel to advise the principal teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render reasonable assistance to the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property teacher in connection with handling of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined incident by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentlaw enforcement and judicial authorities.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board 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. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught and where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that that, when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the studentchild’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation . A teacher may use such force as is necessary in compliance with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures Michigan school law to be utilized in disciplining, suspending protect him or expelling students for misbehaviorher self from attack or to prevent injury to another student. Such rules and regulations shall A written statement of discipline guidelines will be distributed to the teachers by the Board to students, teachers and parents at or its representative sometime during the commencement of first two weeks that school is in session each school year.
B. C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident and contact the parent as mandated by the law.
X. Xxxxxxxxxx of student from school may be imposed only by a principal or his designated representative. School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his parents when warranted.
E. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be reported promptly to the Board or its designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel and/or advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in writing. In generalconnection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
F. Time lost by a teacher to meet with an attorney, police or judicial authorities in connection with any incident mentioned in the pupil Article or school-connected lawsuit shall not be returned to charged against the class until after consultation teacher if found innocent or provided the teacher has acted appropriately as determined by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardianproper forum of jurisdiction.
C. The G. Upon approval of the principal, the Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of teacher while on duty in the school or on a school assignment. The maximum to be paid is $500 per incident, or up to no more than $1,000 per year. (The maximums $500 per incident and $1,000 per year) may be increased to $1,000 per incident and $2,000 per year only by approval of the Board of Education. The Board’s decision concerning the increased amounts is not subject to arbitration.
H. 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 while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentconcerned.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. A. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well-taught and where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the studentchild’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures . A teacher may use such means as is necessary to be utilized in disciplining, suspending protect himself from attack or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school yearprevent injury to another student.
B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period classes when the grossness severity 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writingincidents. In general, the pupil shall The excluded student may not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal Administration consults with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board X. Xxxxxxxxxx of a student from school may be imposed only by the Principal and/or the Superintendent. In addition teachers will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction endeavor to achieve correction of personal property student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his parents when warranted. Transfer of the student to another teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. or other measures, short of suspension, may first be exhausted.
D. If a any teacher is unable to work involved in litigation as a result of an injury, as determined any allowable legal action taken by the District’s Health Service providerteacher while in pursuit of employment, while under the policy of the Board, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense.
E. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher.
F. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly be reported to his principal. The Board will not suffer any loss provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of wages or benefits for his rights, and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the first five scheduled workdays following teacher in connection with the incidenthandling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his classroom are undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board 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 further recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally impaired, or other types of disruptive students, as determined by the appropriate expert or diagnostician, nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil. The Board and the Association recognize that good mental health of a teacher is necessary for good teaching and both shall do all that is within their powers and jurisdiction to encourage such.
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 students' interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s child's desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writingincident. In general, Elementary students excused from the pupil class shall not be returned to the class classroom until after consultation such time as an administrator has had an opportunity to talk to the teacher.
D. Suspension of students from school may be imposed only by the a principal or his designated representatives. School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the teacher, child and if necessary, parent his parents when warranted. All efforts will be made to solve the problem to the satisfaction of teacher or guardianteachers involved and suspension of the pupil will be the last resort.
C. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of personal property his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
F. If a any teacher is unable to work complained against or sued as a result of an injuryany action by the teacher while acting within the scope of his/her legitimate responsibilities and in accordance with established Board policy, the Board will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense.
G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. For the purpose of this Article, time lost by the teacher shall be limited to one (1) year.
H. 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 promptly reported in writing to the teacher concerned. The local President shall be promptly notified that a complaint has been filed.
I. Any validated complaint directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention. The complainant will be identified upon the request of the teacher, if the complaint is put in writing and is to be placed in the teacher's file.
J. If, in the course of carrying out his duties, a teacher suffers damages or destruction of clothing and/or personal property, the Board will reimburse the teacher for such, providing the following procedure is followed:
1. The teacher shall file a written report of the incident connected with said claim within three (3) days after said incident, with the building principal.
2. A review board of two (2) teachers and two (2) administrators shall review said claim, interview all persons connected with the incident and ascertain proof of such incident and make a recommendation, as determined to the validity of such claim, to the superintendent.
K. The Board shall furnish, without charge, gym uniforms for all physical education teachers, laboratory coats or smocks for art, business education, home economics, industrial arts, and science teachers. All such clothing will be worn only during working hours and will not be worn after working hours. All such items must be ordered through the office of the principal.
L. Each new teacher to the district shall have a physical examination to prove his fitness for employment. The cost shall be paid by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentemployee.
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Samples: Master Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The parties agree that the primary responsibility for student control and management rests with the teacher. The Board recognizes its and administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It is recognized All corrective punishment for disobedience must be reasonable without malice and should not be unusual or excessive. The Board shall support the teacher by providing assistance in obtaining professional services for emotionally disturbed students as soon as possible. Whenever it appears that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occurany particular pupil requires specialized professional attention, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board will take reasonable steps to students, teachers and parents at aid the commencement of each school yearteacher in his/her responsibilities to such pupil.
B. A teacher may exclude use such restraint as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
C. A teacher may send a pupil from to the office for 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.
D. A written statement of causes and procedures for suspension of senior high school students, as formulated by the Board of Education, will be distributed to parents, students and instructional personnel at the beginning of the school year. Suspension of students from school may be imposed only by a principal or his designated representative. The teacher and the administration will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the child and his parents when warranted. Transfer of the student to another teacher or other measures, short of suspension, will first be exhausted. The principal will assign students with behavioral difficulties so they are distributed as equally as possible among the teachers involved.
E. Any case of physical or verbal assault upon a teacher or school property or at school sponsored activities shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board’s attorney will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
F. Time lost by a teacher in writing. In generalconnection with any incident mentioned in this Article, the pupil not compensable under Xxxxxx’s Compensation, shall not be returned charged against the teacher unless he/she is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
G. Any reasonable complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the class until after consultation teacher’s attention. Any action contemplated by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined such complaint shall be discussed with and approved by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher principal before such action is taken.
H. The Board will not suffer any loss take steps to guarantee reasonable protection of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentteachers’ private property.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are determined when students discover that there is sufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board 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, the Board may take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil.
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 interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise praise, and emphasis upon on the student’s child's desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. A teacher may exclude use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another pupil.
C. Any case of assault upon a pupil from one (1) class period when teacher in a school related activity shall be promptly reported to the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior Board or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableits designated representative. In such cases, The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as of his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars rights including the right to legal counsel with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities, provided the teacher was not in writing. In general, the pupil violation of any law.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with charged against the teacher, and if necessary, parent provided the teacher is not found negligent or guardianin violation of any law.
C. E. The Board will reimburse teachers for any unusual loss, damage damage, or destruction of personal property (excluding car) of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injuryon duty in the school or on school premises, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentresulting from incidents covered in this article.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility to administration will give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. It classroom and throughout the school, provided the teacher is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of within the law and student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school yearhandbook guidelines.
B. Teachers will give all reasonable support and assistance to the administration with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom and throughout the school.
C. 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 his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing, but no later than the teacher's contractual departure time.
D. No disciplinary action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher, nor shall any notation thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file unless the complaint is signed and such matter is promptly reported in writing to the teacher concerned, and, at the teacher's option, the Professional Practices Committee. If any question of a breach of professional ethics is concerned, then the Professional Practices Committee and the Administration together shall decide on the action to be taken.
E. Minor incidents involving a teacher may be retained in a separate personnel file. If at the end of the academic year the administration feels that the cumulative value of these incidents is important, they may become a part of the teacher's personnel file. In general, such cases Section D must be observed.
F. The Board agrees that the pupil concepts of due process and progressive discipline shall not be returned followed. Any discipline imposed shall be appropriate to the class until after consultation by severity of the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardianoffense.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for G. There shall be no use of profanity or obscenity directed towards any loss, damage teacher by any administrator or destruction of personal property supervisor of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentManton Consolidated Schools.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The Board recognizes its A. 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. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with Disciplinary actions and methods invoked by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations teachers shall be distributed by reasonable and just and in accordance with established Board policy; re-Discipline, Corporal Punishment, Suspension. At the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement beginning of each school year, each teacher shall be provided a copy of this 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 report that a particular student needs such assistance.
B. A teacher may use such force as is necessary to protect her/himself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period session 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 allowat the end of that session, full particulars of the incident.
D. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board shall provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
E. If any teacher is complained against or sued as a result of any prudent action as defined by a court of law, and taken by the teacher while in writing. In generalpursuit of his employment, the pupil Board shall provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his defense.
F. Time lost by a teacher for consultation or court appearances in connection with any incident mentioned in D and E above shall not be returned charged against the teacher's sick leave.
G. No action shall be taken against any teacher by a parent of a student, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file, unless said complaint is in writing and signed by the parent involved. Notice of said complaint shall be made to the class until after consultation by teacher concerned and the principal Association. Steps to rectify the situation which is the basis for the formal complaint shall be discussed with the building principal, the teacher, and Association representative, if necessary, parent or guardianthe teacher so desires.
C. The H. As a result of maintaining discipline, the Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher property, excluding automobiles, while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits on duty for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentschool district, on or off school premises.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are determined when students discover that there is sufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board 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, the Board may take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil.
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 interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise praise, and emphasis upon on the student’s child's desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. A teacher may exclude use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another pupil.
C. Any case of assault upon a pupil from one (1) class period when teacher in a school related activity shall be promptly reported to the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior Board or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerableits designated representative. In such cases, The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as of his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars rights including the right to legal with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities, provided the teacher was not in writing. In general, the pupil violation of any law.
D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with charged against the teacher, and if necessary, parent provided the teacher is not found negligent or guardianin violation of any law.
C. E. The Board will reimburse teachers for any unusual loss, damage damage, or destruction of personal property (excluding car) of the teacher while dealing with on duty in the school or on school premises, resulting from incidents covered in this article.
F. No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelinesdirected toward a teacher, nor shall any notice thereof be included in said teacher's personnel file, unless such matter is promptly reported to the teacher concerned. If a teacher any question of breach of professional ethics is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service providerinvolved, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incidentAssociation shall be notified.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement