Common use of STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

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 principal shall be notified. The Board feels that the teacher and the specialists indicated above should work together to improve the case. 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 a child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude 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. D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should 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 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. F. 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 may 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. X. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damages or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the loss. I. No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of the student directed toward the 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. J. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board of Education 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 principal shall be notifiedon school property and during school sponsored events. The Board feels that Association pledges the teacher support of all teachers in enforcing the published rules and regulations of the specialists indicated above should work together school district as they apply to improve the casestudents. 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 a child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude a pupil from class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. D. Procedure for suspension C. Suspensions of students from school shall may be distributed imposed by a principal or his/her designated representative or by a teacher as provided by law. School authorities will endeavor to students achieve correction of student misbehavior through counseling and teachers each yearinterviews with the child and his parents when warranted. E. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should 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 such assault assault. Provided the teacher is not in violation of any published Board policy or administrative regulations, the Board of Education and shall promptly their designated representatives will render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. F. E. 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 may will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense, provided the teacher has not violated any published Board Policy or any published administrative regulations. G. F. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this the Article shall not be charged against the teacher. X. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damages provided the time lost is not due to the misconduct or destruction of clothing or personal property negligence of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the lossteacher. I. No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of the student directed toward the 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. J. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility responsibilities to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Each teacher bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper 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, physicians or other professional personsperson, the principal shall be notified. The Board feels that will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher and of responsibilities with respect to such pupil, upon the specialists indicated above should work together to improve recommendation of the caseAdministration. 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 a the child’s 's desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, necessary to protect himselfhim/herself from attack attack, or to prevent injury to another student. C. . A teacher may ask the principal to exclude a pupil from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes make the continued continuing presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations obligation will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year. E. . Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should teacher, which had its inception in a school centered problem, shall be promptly reported immediately in writing to the Board superintendent or its his/her designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise In the event of such an assault, the teacher involved may request assistance of his/her rights and obligations with respect to the Board in such assault and matters. These requests shall promptly render all reasonable assistance be made in writing to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. F. superintendent. If any teacher is complained against, or sued, by reason of disciplinary action in accordance with Board policy taken against or sued as a result of any action taken by the teacher while in pursuit of his/her employmentstudent, the Board may will provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense. No corporal punishment of any type is permitted. G. C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article article, not compensable under the Worker's Compensation Laws, shall not be charged against the teacher. X. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damages or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the loss. I. No action shall be taken upon any complaint unless he/she is adjudged guilty by a parent court of the student directed toward the 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 concernedcompetent jurisdiction. J. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the Association agree that the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears that classroom is a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the principal shall be notified. The Board feels that the teacher and the specialists indicated above should work together to improve the casejoint responsibility. 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 a child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude remove a pupil from class 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 intolerableintolerable until the principal and the teacher discuss the problem. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident incident. C. If any teacher is sued by reason of physical force taken against a pupil within his/her authorized bounds, the Board will offer to supply legal counsel of its selection and render all reasonable assistance in writingthe defense of the suit against the teacher. The Board reserves all rights to establish and delineate by Board policy or through directives of its administration, the scope and extent of disciplinary authority of any position. D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representativesuperintendent. The Upon request of the teacher assaulted, the Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her legal rights and obligations alternatives with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to handling the teacher in connection with handling incident by law enforcement authorities. Any work time lost because of the investigation or prosecution of the incident by law enforcement authorities will not be deducted from the teacher's pay nor deducted from any paid leave benefit. The responsibility of the Board for legal counsel and judicial authoritiesfees shall terminate in such cases when and if the teacher elects to provide his/her own counsel. F. If any E. In the event a teacher is complained against assaulted by a student or sued as a result of any action taken by the teacher parent while in pursuit the performance of his/her employmentduties for the school district, the Board may provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to shall reimburse the teacher in for loss due to damage and/or destruction of the teacher's personal apparel and/or items of personal property on his/her defense. G. Time lost by a person not to exceed $1000.00 per incident. Reimbursement will be made upon itemization of items damaged or destroyed and confirmation of their replacement value. The teacher shall cooperate in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against seeking recovery from the teacher. X. The Board will reimburse teachers individual committing the assaults for any loss, damages or destruction the amount of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the loss. I. No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of the student directed toward the 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. J. F. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety and supervision of pupils and property, but but, in accordance with governmental immunity, teachers shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect negligence, or as found by court of dutylaw. G. The Board shall, for any damage or loss at the beginning of each school year, distribute to person or propertyall teachers, rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in administering all Board policies regarding student conduct and discipline. Teachers shall sign acknowledgement of these documents.

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 Continued effort will be made to assure staff that a particular pupil requires the attention they can provide student instruction and other ancillary services with minimum of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the principal shall be notified. The Board feels that the teacher and the specialists indicated above should work together to improve the case. B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur disruption 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 a child’s desirable characteristicsan appropriate learning environment. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude a pupil from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, or assistant principal, as promptly as his/her his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation between the teacher and the principal or assistant principal. D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year. E. B. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should arising out of the performance of the teacher's professional responsibilities at school or school-sponsored functions shall be promptly reported to the Board or through its designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance 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. F. C. If any teacher is complained criminal or civil proceedings are brought against or sued as a result teacher, arising out of any disciplinary and/or good faith action taken by the teacher while in pursuit against a student, the Association, after a review of histhe facts of the case, may request the Board to furnish legal counsel to defend him/her employmentin such proceedings. The request shall not be subject to the grievance procedure hereinafter provided, and the decision of the Board may provide legal counsel shall be final and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defenseconclusive. G. D. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher. X. E. The Board will reimburse teachers the replacement cost, or cost of repair, for any loss, damages or destruction of clothing or and/or personal property of the teacher which is damaged, destroyed, or lost as a result of a direct bodily assault to a teacher by a student and/or parent while on duty in the school school, or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented premises. 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. 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. I. No action 6. The teacher signs the claim form stating the damage and/or loss was, to the best of that teacher's knowledge, done while he/she was 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 taken upon any complaint by a parent of attached. The forms will be obtained from the student directed toward building principal or the teacher nor shall any notice thereof immediate supervisor. 7. Any reimbursement will be included in said teacher’s personnel file unless such matter is promptly reported in writing limited to the teacher concerneddeductible amount, if any. J. Teachers G. The Board Policy, governing use of corporal punishment of students, shall be expected publicized on the District Website. H. An administrator may not require a teacher to exercise reasonable care with respect change a student's grade. Any challenges to the safety grades shall be subject to Board of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or propertyEducation Policy #5421.01.

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 principal shall be notified. The Board feels that the teacher and the specialists indicated above should work together to improve the case. 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 a child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student. C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude 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. D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year. E. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should 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 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. F. 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 may 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. X. H. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damages or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the loss. I. No action shall be taken upon any complaint by a parent of the student directed toward the 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. J. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property.