Common use of STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.one

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. A teacher may exclude a student from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. The member shall furnish a written summary of the offense or behavior to the principal, as soon as his/her teaching obligations allow. The student shall not be returned to the class until the principal and teacher have conferred. B. Administration will notify the school board of any and all threats and/or perceived threats toward staff. Threats include, but are not limited to emails/electronic, written, stated, and/or physical intimidation.” The Board will reimburse the teacher for the cost of legal counsel , or provide legal counsel, to advise the teacher his/her rights and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the maintenance teacher in connection with handling of control the incident by law enforcement and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and justjudicial authorities. C. If, after Time lost by a teacher in connection with an incident mentioned in the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, article shall not be charged against the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administeredteacher. D. Rules The Board will reimburse a teacher for destruction or theft of personal property, excluding cash, in an amount up to $50 per occurrence. Any allegation or theft must be substantiated by filing a complaint with a local law enforcement agency. Depreciation or appreciation for the article will constitute the replacement value. This article does not apply to theft from automobiles, or destruction covered by insurance. E. The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning student disciplinesetting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspension suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and expulsion will regulations shall be inserted into distributed by the student Board to students, teachers and teacher handbooks parents at the commencement of each school year. F. The use of corporal punishment and force to restrain students shall comply with the provisions of the School Code of the State of Michigan. A member may use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself, another member or otherwise published administrator, or student, or property from attack, physical abuse or injury A written statement by the Board governing use of corporal punishment and distributed disciplining of students shall be publicized to all teachers no later than the school community in the Fall first week of each school year. The foregoing shall apply Board agrees to indemnify teachers against any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves damages, fines, legal fees or to protect others from bodily injury other costs as outlined in section 380.1312 a consequence of any act or omission authorized by a written statement of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in Board and/or administration or by the common areas provisions of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendentthis paragraph. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from All costs incurred by the elementaryBoard, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party concerning action as it relates to this Agreementarticle will be reimbursable by the teacher to the Board if the teacher is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and disciplinediscipline in the classroom within the confines of school policy. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, The teacher bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that discipline in the classroom and understands all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are by the teacher shall be reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth just and in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2accordance with established Board policy. It shall be the principal's responsibility of the teacher to confer report to the principal the name of any student who, in the opinion of the teacher, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. Principal(s) and teachers will work cooperatively in resolving discipline problems which disrupt good classroom operation. C. Any case of assault upon a teacher on school grounds or otherwise communicate during a school- sponsored activity shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to assault and shall render assistance to the teacher in connection with the bargaining unit member prior to returning handling of the pupil to the classroom incident by law enforcement and after appropriate discipline is administeredjudicial authorities. D. Rules If any teacher is complained against or sued as a result of any action taken by the teacher while in pursuit of his/her employment, the Board will provide legal advice and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed render assistance to the school community teacher in his/her defense, provided the Fall teacher has acted within the scope of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulationsBoard policy. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher nor shall any notice thereon be included in said teacher's file unless such matter is reported in writing to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Codeteacher concerned within five (5) days. F. The manner in which student behavior is In regard to all proceedings and documents regarding evaluations, discipline and other such Employer/employee relationships, the Board, Administration, Association, and employees will endeavor to keep such matters confidential, except as follows: 1. As may be monitored in required under the common areas Freedom of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant SuperintendentInformation Act. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall 2. As may be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be required in response to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this AgreementP.A. 189 requests. H. Discipline is 3. In response to reference requests in those cases where the guidance employee has listed the district among his/her references. 4. As may otherwise be required by courts of pupil conductcompetent jurisdiction, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoorssubpoena, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of disciplineby State or Federal Statute. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit memberdiscipline in the classroom. Continued effort will be made to assure staff that they can provide student instruction and other ancillary services with minimum of disruption in an appropriate learning environment by implementing evidence based programs to improve school safety and climate. A teacher may exclude a pupil for one day when the grossness of the offense, howeverthe persistence of the misbehavior, bears or the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and disciplinedisruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable in accordance with Michigan’s Snap Suspension Law. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the officesuch cases, the teacher will notify furnish the office in advance of releasing the student; and furtherprincipal, or assistant principal, as promptly as his teaching obligations will promptly inform the principal allow, full particulars of the reasons therefore incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation between the teacher and administration . The teacher will clearly communicate that the student is excluded from the classroom (versus taking a break) to administration/designee. The teacher will provide documentation of the incident in writing (can be via electronic means) as promptly as their teaching obligations will allow. Administration will supply to the JEA President summary student suspension data (not student specific) upon request. B. A teacher should promptly report any assault arising out of the performance of the teacher's professional responsibilities at school or school-sponsored functions to their direct supervisor. Such assaults are reported to the Board annually in a school safety summary report . Designation of actions as assault may vary based on forms provided the age or categorical designation of a student. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of their rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. This provision does not provide assistance for civil damages. C. If criminal or civil proceedings are brought against a teacher, arising out of disciplinary and/or good faith action taken by the administrationteacher against a student, the Association, after a review of the facts of the case, may request the Board to furnish legal counsel to defend him/her in such proceedings. The request shall not be subject to the grievance procedure hereinafter provided, and the decision of the Board shall be final and conclusive. D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. E. The Board will reimburse teachers the replacement cost, or cost of repair, for clothing and/or personal property of the teacher which is damaged, destroyed, or lost as a result of a dysregulated/violent student, parent, or other person while on duty in the school, or on the school premises. The teacher should supply receipts for items needing reimbursement via email to their direct supervisor. Reimbursement requests made by the 9th of any month are paid out on the 15th of the month. Any request after the 9th is reimbursed the 15th of the following month. The teacher must cooperate fully with the school district and law enforcement authorities in attempting to recover the damages from the assailant. F. Reimbursement to teachers for validated damage to personal automobile property due to vandalism and/or theft shall be made under the following conditions: 1. The teacher is acting in the line of duty when such loss occurs and when the automobile is parked in the designated area as assigned by the building administrator. 2. It The Board will pay the deductible amount of each claim during the duration of each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) under condition of 1 above. 3. The items damaged or stolen are attachments to and are regular accessories of the automobile. 4. The automobile was secured (windows closed, doors locked.) Signs of forcible entry must be evident. 5. The damage was properly reported to the police and building administrator immediately after the discovery of loss. 6. The teacher signs the claim form stating the damage and/or loss was, to the best of that teacher's knowledge, done while they were acting in the line of duty and stating the location in which the auto was parked. At least two (2) estimates from reputable local businesses shall be attached. The forms will be obtained from the principal's responsibility to confer building principal or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil immediate supervisor. 7. Any reimbursement will be limited to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administereddeductible amount. D. Rules and regulations concerning student disciplineG. The Board Policy, suspension and expulsion will prohibiting use of corporal punishment of students, shall be inserted into publicized on the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulationsDistrict Website. E. Bargaining unit members X. Xx administrator may use reasonable force not require a teacher to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of change a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each buildingstudent's decision-making processgrade. Any resulting plans challenges to grades shall be subject to the approval Board of the Assistant SuperintendentEducation Administrative Regulation 2002. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The parties agree that the primary responsibility for student control and management rests with the teacher. The Board and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and disciplinediscipline in the classroom. 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 any particular pupil requires specialized professional attention, the Board will take reasonable steps to aid the teacher in his/her responsibilities to such pupil. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising hisA teacher may use such restraint as is necessary to protect himself/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and justherself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. If, after A teacher may send a pupil to the full exercise office for one class period when the grossness of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph Bthe offense, the bargaining unit member still feels that persistence of the student's behavior is misbehavior or the disruptive to effect of the learning process, violation makes the bargaining unit member may send continued presence of the student to in the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1classroom intolerable. If a student is sent to the officeIn such cases, the teacher will notify furnish the office in advance of releasing the student; and furtherprincipal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will promptly inform the principal allow, full particulars of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administeredincident. D. Rules A written statement of causes and regulations concerning student disciplineprocedures for suspension of senior high school students, suspension and expulsion as formulated by the Board of Education, will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to parents, students and instructional personnel at the school community in beginning of the Fall of each school year. Suspension of students from school may be imposed only by a principal or his designated representative. The foregoing shall apply teacher and the administration will endeavor to any achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and all subsequent changes in said rules interviews with the child and regulationshis parents when warranted. Student Discipline and Teacher Protection (continued) 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. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force Any case of physical or verbal assault upon a teacher or school property or at school sponsored activities shall be promptly reported to protect themselves the Board or its designated representative. The Board’s attorney will provide legal counsel to protect others from bodily injury as outlined advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all assistance to the teacher in section 380.1312 connection with the handling of the Revised School Codeincident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. F. The manner Time lost by a teacher in which student behavior connection with any incident mentioned in this Article, not compensable under Xxxxxx’s Compensation, shall not be charged against the teacher unless he/she is to be monitored in the common areas adjudged guilty by a court of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendentcompetent jurisdiction. G. A Student Discipline Committee Any reasonable complaints by a parent or a student directed toward a teacher shall be composed promptly called to the teacher’s attention. Any action contemplated by the teacher as a result of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee such complaint shall be to review discussed with and suggest modifications in approved by the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreementprincipal before such action is taken. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, take steps to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance guarantee reasonable protection of disciplineteachers’ private property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. I. The Board and the administration recognize their 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, 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 of responsibilities with respect to said pupil until there has been communication with the parents of the child, the teacher and the administration or designee. II. A teacher may dismiss a pupil from class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the 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 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. A. Consistent with Board policy JFC, a principal shall support teachers in maintaining school discipline. B. Each 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 XVII, Section I. IV. 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. V. Any case of threat or assault and battery upon a teacher 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 assault 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. VI. If any teacher is complained against or sued while in pursuit of his/her employment, and the teacher's position is within established Board Policy, the Board will provide legal counsel and render assistance to the teacher in his/her defense. VII. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any defensible incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. VIII. The Administration or designee will review and may reimburse 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, subject to a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) deductible. IX. 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 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, howeverbut not to exceed the limits of the district's policy. Further, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising Employer agrees to provide a defense against any suit arising out of his/her responsibilityemployment at no cost to the bargaining unit member, a if the teacher's position is within established Board policy. The bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions give full and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive complete cooperation to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principalEmployer in such defense. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. ‌ A. The Board and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining X. Xxxxxxxxxx unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of discipline. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.one

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their BOARD recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and disciplinediscipline in the classroom, and teachers recognize their responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to the BOARD. A committee of teacher and administration will meet yearly to evaluate the student handbooks in preparation for the BOARD’S annual review. B. Each bargaining unit memberIt is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes which are well taught, howeverwhere a high level of student interest is maintained and where administrative backing is readily observable. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, bears they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the primary responsibility child’s desirable characteristics. C. A teacher shall not inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon any student under any circumstances. However, a teacher may use reasonable force upon a student as necessary to maintain order and control in a school or school-related setting for maintaining proper control the purpose of providing an environment conducive to safety and disciplinelearning in accordance with the Michigan Revised School Code 380.1312. In exercising maintaining that order and control, the teacher may use reasonable force upon a student as may be necessary for one (1) or more of the following reasons: 1. To restrain or remove a student whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of the school district or functions within a school or at a school-related activity, if that student has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts. 2. For self-defense or the defense of another. 3. To quell a disturbance that threatens physical injury to any person. 4. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object upon or within the control of the student. 5. To protect property. D. A teacher may exclude a student from a class, subject, or activity and follow the SNAP suspension procedure 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 or activity intolerable. The teacher will furnish the principal or designee, as promptly as his/her responsibilityteaching obligation will allow, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions full particulars of the incident on the designated form and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by office. Even if the principal. 1. If a student /designee is sent to the not in his/her office, the student will be kept under appropriate supervision. The teacher will notify follow the office in advance law and District policy with regard to parent contact. This procedure may be revised by mutual agreement of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration. 2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulationsboth parties. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force It is understood that the authority to protect themselves implement a suspension or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined invoke other disciplinary measures in section 380.1312 of accordance with the Revised School Codestudent handbook rests with the building administrator or BOARD. F. The manner in which Expulsion of students from school may be imposed only by the BOARD. School authorities, after consultation with the teacher or teachers involved, will endeavor to achieve correction of student behavior is to be monitored in misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the common areas of a building between classes or to child and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making processhis/her parents/guardians when warranted. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval Transfer of the Assistant Superintendentstudent to another teacher may be considered only after all options have been exhausted. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be All policies with regard to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of student discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force applied in a manner consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Coderights secured under federal and state law to students who are determined to be eligible for special education programs and services. Physical force Teachers shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of disciplineafforded all rights and protections consistent with these laws. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. ‌ A. The Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board and the administration recognize their recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and disciplinediscipline 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 disturbed students nor to 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. Teachers shall be responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and discipline in their classrooms. The parties, however, acknowledge that not all students will be able to meet desirable curriculum and behavioral goals because of various factors beyond the control of the parties. At the beginning of each school year, the Board shall publish rules of conduct. Changes shall be published, and teachers shall establish classroom rules. B. Each bargaining unit memberTeachers may use such force as is lawful and necessary to protect themselves from attack, howeveror to prevent injury to any other person, bears or to remove or restrain a student who refuses to cease disruptive conduct after being asked, in order to maintain appropriate control of a classroom or other school setting, in accordance with the primary responsibility State statutes. Teachers may use reasonable physical force set forth above, but shall not be obligated to risk personal safety to perform such function. C. A teacher may exclude a pupil from class for maintaining proper control and disciplineone session 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 student shall be sent to the principal's office. In exercising such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her responsibilityteaching obligations will allow, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and justfull particulars of the incident. C. If, after X. Xxxxxxxxxx of students from school for a longer period of time may be imposed only by a principal or his/her designated representative. School authorities will endeavor to achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and interviews with the full exercise child and his/her parents when warranted. E. Any case of alleged assault by a teacher upon a student shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representatives. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her responsibility as set forth rights and obligations with respect to such alleged assault and will render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in paragraph Bconnection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. X. Xx the Board is convinced after investigation that the teacher was legally justified in his/her actions, the bargaining unit member still feels 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. H. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher resulting from disciplining a student while on duty in the school or on the school premises. I. When a student demonstrates non-typical personal behavior characteristics that are either disruptive of the educational climate of the classroom or that impede the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning processpersonal learning, the bargaining unit member following procedure may send the student to be utilized: 1. The teacher notifies the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administrationnon-typical behavior characteristics. 2. It shall be The teacher dismisses the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to student from the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administeredpending referral. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct3. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has accepts the authority responsibility to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in school-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate provide legal services for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of disciplineteacher or counselor involved in such referrals. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Section 1. It is mutually recognized that the proper exercise of discipline is an integral part of the educational process. It is the professional responsibility of each teacher to use proper judgment in making decisions concerning student discipline that can be fairly and justly upheld within the content of existing Board policy. Having followed policies, procedures, guidelines, and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just. C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action established practices developed by the principal. 1. If a student is sent to Principal and the officestaff of the individual schools, the teacher will notify receive the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal full support of the reasons therefore on forms provided Board and the Administrative Staff. Section 2. The Board agrees to meet with the Federation relative to the Federation's recommendations for revisions to the existing Student Discipline Code. The Board agrees to meet with the Union to discuss proposed revisions to the Student Discipline Code before the revisions are adopted by the administrationBoard. The Board agrees that the Student Discipline Code shall be applied uniformly to all students provided, however that any grievance relative to this provision shall not proceed beyond Step 4 of the Grievance Procedure, and the decision of the Board on any such grievance shall be final and non- arbitrable. 2Section 3. It All teachers may use such force as necessary to protect themselves from attack or prevent injury to a student, subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Section 4. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the principal's responsibility Board. The Board will provide legal counsel to confer or otherwise communicate advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render advisory assistance to the teacher in connection with the bargaining unit member prior handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. Section 5. When a student's behavior seriously disrupts the instructional program to returning the pupil detriment of other students, the classroom teacher may request the temporary removal of the student from his class to the Building Principal or a person designated by the Principal. The student shall not return to the classroom and that period unless accompanied by the Principal or the Principal's designee from the administrative staff. After consultation with the teacher, the Principal or his designee will proceed with a thorough investigation of the case to determine the action to be taken. If the investigation by the Principal indicates cause to remove the student from the classroom, the Principal shall remove the student temporarily pending corrective action. If the student is temporarily suspended from the classroom, the Principal will determine when the student will return to class after appropriate discipline is administeredconsultation with the teacher. D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and Section 6. A teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations. E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of who alleges a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent. G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement. H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with socially accepted conduct. The Board believes that through cooperative action with parents, it has the authority to discipline its pupils while on school premises, in proximity to school premises, on school buses, while enroute to and from school and in schoolwork-related activities. The Board expects all staff to exercise sound professional judgment when employing discipline to promote adequate pupil behavior. Every staff member has both injury shall have his/her rights, entitlements, and obligations determined by the right and the obligation to correct the misbehavior of any pupil in the halls, outdoors, or on the playground. Any action taken to prevent a breach of discipline shall be reasonable and appropriate for the purpose of maintenance of discipline, including the use of physical force consistent with Section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code. Physical force shall not be used for an accumulation of breaches of disciplinePennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. I. The Board will give support and protection, legal or otherwise, to staff who properly perform their respective responsibilities in the maintenance of discipline.