Common use of TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE Clause in Contracts

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. When in the judgment of a teacher, a student requires the attention of student personnel employees or other specialists, he/she will so inform the principal or his/her designee either orally or in such writing as may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The principal or the designee, after consultation with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer to the principal or the designee for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes with the learning opportunities of other students in the teacher's charge. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature of the problem to the principal or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily no later than the close of the school day. A standard check list referral form shall be used within each school for such referrals. If a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervision, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office and shall as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing to the principal the reasons for such removal. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, the teacher may request a conference to discuss the referral. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx also, within the scope of his/her employment, use and employ such amounts of force that is reasonable and as is necessary, to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of the student for the purpose of self-defense or for the protection of persons or property. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the case of aggravated assaults upon the teacher, the situation will be reported as quickly as possible to the building principal or immediate supervisor in writing, giving in detail the instances thereof. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If litigation becomes a possibility, the Board will have an official representative made available to cooperate with the teacher and the teacher's counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ rights. If criminal proceedings or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to the extent necessary and authorized by law.

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. When in the judgment of a teacher, a student requires the attention of student personnel employees or other specialists, he/she will so inform the principal or his/her designee either orally or in such writing as may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The principal or the designee, after consultation with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer to the principal or the designee for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes with the learning opportunities of other students in the teacher's charge. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature of the problem to the principal or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily no later than the close of the school day. A standard check list referral form shall be used within each school for such referrals. If a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervision, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office and shall as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing to the principal the reasons for such removal. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, the teacher may request a conference to discuss the referral. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx may also, within the scope of his/her employment, use and employ such amounts of force that is reasonable and as is necessary, to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of the student for the purpose of self-defense or for the protection of persons or property. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the case of aggravated assaults upon the teacher, the situation will be reported as quickly as possible to the building principal or immediate supervisor in writing, giving in detail the instances thereof. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If litigation becomes a possibility, the Board will have an official representative made available to cooperate with the teacher and the teacher's counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ rights. If criminal proceedings or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to the extent necessary and authorized by law.

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. When A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in the judgment classroom is undermined when the students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of a the teacher, a student requires the attention 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. Each teacher shall recognize his/her prime responsibility for the effective control and management of student personnel employees or other specialistsbehavior in his/her classroom. He/she shall recognize that effective teaching is the first line of defense in the prevention of discipline problems. He/she shall consider it his/her responsibility to utilize the resources available to him/her to help prevent behavior problems. Such resources include consultations with parents, his principal, counselors, the school social worker, when appropriate, etc. A teacher shall not exclude students from classes unless and until resources available have been utilized. Prior to excluding students from his/her classes, he/she will so inform the principal or shall notify his/her designee either orally or principal, in such writing as writing, of his/her intent. Provided, however, the requirement of written notice shall not apply in cases where the conduct of the student is so disruptive that the continued presence of the student may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The excluded and a teacher shall provide his/her principal or the designee, after consultation with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for principal's administrative designee a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer to the principal or the designee for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes with the learning opportunities of other students in the teacher's charge. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature of the problem to the principal or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written full report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily his/her duties allow but no later than the close of the school dayday in which the incident occurred. The student will not be allowed to return to class until after a consultation by an administrator with the teacher. A standard check list referral form conference between the teacher and the student and principal or the principal's administrative designee shall occur no later than two (2) days following the formal written report. C. Any case of assault upon a teacher during the school day or any school sponsored activity shall be used within each school for such referrals. If promptly reported to the building principal, and a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger written report shall be submitted outlining in detail events leading up to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on assault to the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervision, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office and shall principal as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing practicable. The Board or its representative shall render reasonable assistance to the principal the reasons for such removal. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, the teacher may request a conference to discuss the referral. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely in connection with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx also, within the scope of his/her employment, use and employ such amounts of force that is reasonable and as is necessary, to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control handling of the student for the purpose of self-defense or for the protection of persons or property. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the incident by law enforcement officers. D. Any case of aggravated assaults physical contact by a teacher upon the teacher, the situation will a student shall be promptly reported as quickly as possible to the building principal and a written report shall be submitted as soon as practicable. E. The Board will assist in every reasonable way, the apprehension and conviction of any person causing damage to, or immediate supervisor destruction of the teacher's personal property while said teacher is on duty during the normal school day and school-related activities. Any personal loss to a teacher shall be discussed at the next monthly meeting of the New Haven Board of Education. An account of the personal loss shall be submitted, in writing, giving in detail to the instances thereofSuperintendent or principal. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If litigation becomes a possibility, the The Board will have an official representative made available prosecute and seek to cooperate with collect damages if aggrieved will sign complaint and testify. This is in the event the person caught does not agree to pay for damages. F. During the school day, each teacher and the teacher's counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ rights. If criminal proceedings will supervise those students for whom he/she is responsible whether they are engaged in curricular or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to the extent necessary and authorized by lawextra curricular activities.

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. When A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in the judgment classroom is undermined when the students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of a the teacher, 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. Reasonable support and assistance shall be defined by compliance with the student requires code of conduct and BOARD policy B. Each teacher shall recognize his/her prime responsibility for the attention effective control and management of student personnel employees or other specialistsbehavior in his/her classroom. He/she shall recognize that effective teaching is the first line of defense in the prevention of discipline problems. He/she shall consider it his/her responsibility to utilize the resources available to him/her to help prevent behavior problems. Such resources include consultations with parents, his principal, counselors, the school social worker, when appropriate, etc. A teacher shall not exclude students from classes unless and until resources available have been utilized. Prior to excluding students from his/her classes, he/she will so inform the principal or shall notify his/her designee either orally or principal, in such writing as writing, of his/her intent. Provided, however, the requirement of written notice shall not apply in cases where the conduct of the student is so disruptive that the continued presence of the student may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The excluded and a teacher shall provide his/her principal or the designee, after consultation with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for principal's administrative designee a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer to the principal or the designee for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes with the learning opportunities of other students in the teacher's charge. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature of the problem to the principal or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written full report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily his/her duties allow but no later than the close of the school dayday in which the incident occurred. The student will not be allowed to return to class until after a consultation by an administrator with the teacher. A standard check list referral form conference between the teacher and the student and principal or the principal's administrative designee shall occur no later than two (2) days following the formal written report. C. Any case of verbal or physical assault upon a teacher by a pupil, parent, or other party during the school day or any school sponsored activity shall be used within each school for such referralspromptly reported to the building principal and when applicable, to a local law enforcement agency. If a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger A written report shall be submitted outlining in detail events leading up to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on assault to the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervision, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office and shall principal as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing practicable. The Board or its representative shall render reasonable assistance to the principal teacher in connection with handling of the reasons for such removalincident by law enforcement officers. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, The BOARD will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher may request a conference to discuss the referral. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx also, within the scope of his/her employmentrights and obligations with respect to such assault. If a student is involved, use said student shall be removed from the teacher’s class pending investigation and employ such amounts determination of force that is reasonable and as is necessary, to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons result or remedy by the BOARD. If a parent or other dangerous objects upon party is involved, the person or within BOARD will take all reasonable steps to ensure the control safety and security of staff members. Disciplinary measures taken will be consistent with the student for the purpose code of self-defense conduct, Board policy, and/or applicable state or for the protection of persons or property. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the federal statutes. D. Any case of aggravated assaults physical contact by a teacher upon the teacher, the situation will a student shall be promptly reported as quickly as possible to the building principal and a written report shall be submitted as soon as practicable. X. Xx a legal complaint is filed against a teacher as a result of disciplinary action taken by the teacher (whether complaint is in a court or immediate supervisor administrative agency), the BOARD will provide legal counsel and assistance to the teacher subject only to the limitations in the applicable liability insurance policy held by the Board. F. If a teacher is placed on leave of absence pending an investigation of the actions of that teacher or is injured by a student, all days off will not be charged against the teacher’s sick or leave days. Leave of absence for injury as described herein will only apply until worker’s compensation applies. G. The Board will assist in every reasonable way, the apprehension and conviction of any person causing damage to, or destruction of the teacher's personal property while said teacher is on duty during the normal school day and school-related activities. An account of the personal loss shall be submitted, in writing, giving in detail to the instances thereofSuperintendent or principal. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If litigation becomes a possibility, the The Board will have prosecute and seek to collect damages if aggrieved will sign complaint and testify. This is in the event the person caught does not agree to pay for damages. An employee, in the event of loss, damage or destruction of personal property in connection with any incident while in the line of duty which is not a result of negligence of the employee, will be compensated by an official representative made available amount not to cooperate exceed the deductible limit of any personal insurance. The cost to the District will not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) per claim. The claim will be filed with the teacher and the teacher's counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ rights. If criminal proceedings or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to Business Office setting forth the extent necessary and authorized by lawof loss or damage, as well as pertinent information regarding personal insurance coverage. X. During the school day, each teacher will supervise those students for whom he/she is responsible whether they are engaged in curricular or extra curricular activities.

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. When A. Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in the judgment classroom is undermined when the students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of a the teacher, 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. Reasonable support and assistance shall be defined by compliance with the student requires code of conduct and BOARD policy B. Each teacher shall recognize his/her prime responsibility for the attention effective control and management of student personnel employees or other specialistsbehavior in his/her classroom. He/she shall recognize that effective teaching is the first line of defense in the prevention of discipline problems. He/she shall consider it his/her responsibility to utilize the resources available to him/her to help prevent behavior problems. Such resources include consultations with parents, his principal, counselors, the school social worker, when appropriate, etc. A teacher shall not exclude students from classes unless and until resources available have been utilized. Prior to excluding students from his/her classes, he/she will so inform the principal or shall notify his/her designee either orally or principal, in such writing as writing, of his/her intent. Provided, however, the requirement of written notice shall not apply in cases where the conduct of the student is so disruptive that the continued presence of the student may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The excluded and a teacher shall provide his/her principal or the designee, after consultation with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for principal's administrative designee a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer to the principal or the designee for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes with the learning opportunities of other students in the teacher's charge. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature of the problem to the principal or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written full report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily his/her duties allow but no later than the close of the school dayday in which the incident occurred. The student will not be allowed to return to class until after a consultation by an administrator with the teacher. A standard check list referral form conference between the teacher and the student and principal or the principal's administrative designee shall occur no later than two (2) days following the formal written report. C. Any case of verbal or physical assault upon a teacher by a pupil, parent, or other party during the school day or any school sponsored activity shall be used within each school for such referralspromptly reported to the building principal and when applicable, to a local law enforcement agency. If a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger A written report shall be submitted outlining in detail events leading up to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on assault to the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervision, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office and shall principal as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing practicable. The Board or its representative shall render reasonable assistance to the principal teacher in connection with handling of the reasons for such removalincident by law enforcement officers. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, The BOARD will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher may request a conference to discuss the referral. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx also, within the scope of his/her employmentrights and obligations with respect to such assault. If a student is involved, use said student shall be removed from the teacher’s class pending investigation and employ such amounts determination of force that is reasonable and as is necessary, to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons result or remedy by the BOARD. If a parent or other dangerous objects upon party is involved, the person or within BOARD will take all reasonable steps to ensure the control safety and security of staff members. Disciplinary measures taken will be consistent with the student for the purpose code of self-defense conduct, Board policy, and/or applicable state or for the protection of persons or property. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the federal statutes. D. Any case of aggravated assaults physical contact by a teacher upon the teacher, the situation will a student shall be promptly reported as quickly as possible to the building principal and a written report shall be submitted as soon as practicable. E. If a legal complaint is filed against a teacher as a result of disciplinary action taken by the teacher (whether complaint is in a court or immediate supervisor administrative agency), the BOARD will provide legal counsel and assistance to the teacher subject only to the limitations in the applicable liability insurance policy held by the Board. F. If a teacher is placed on leave of absence pending an investigation of the actions of that teacher or is injured by a student, all days off will not be charged against the teacher’s sick or leave days. Leave of absence for injury as described herein will only apply until worker’s compensation applies. G. The Board will assist in every reasonable way, the apprehension and conviction of any person causing damage to, or destruction of the teacher's personal property while said teacher is on duty during the normal school day and school-related activities. An account of the personal loss shall be submitted, in writing, giving in detail to the instances thereofSuperintendent or principal. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If litigation becomes a possibility, the The Board will have prosecute and seek to collect damages if aggrieved will sign complaint and testify. This is in the event the person caught does not agree to pay for damages. An employee, in the event of loss, damage or destruction of personal property in connection with any incident while in the line of duty which is not a result of negligence of the employee, will be compensated by an official representative made available amount not to cooperate exceed the deductible limit of any personal insurance. The cost to the District will not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) per claim. The claim will be filed with the teacher and the teacher's counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ rights. If criminal proceedings or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to Business Office setting forth the extent necessary and authorized by lawof loss or damage, as well as pertinent information regarding personal insurance coverage. H. During the school day, each teacher will supervise those students for whom he/she is responsible whether they are engaged in curricular or extra curricular activities.

TEACHER PROTECTION AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE. The principal or designee shall investigate the referred case as soon as possible and take such action as is necessary. When in the judgment absence of the principal, the designee at his/her discretion may contact the principal or Central Office personnel for assistance. The teacher shall be notified of action taken and, if in disagreement with said action, may discuss the decision with the building principal. Teachers may contact the Assistant Superintendent directly regarding discipline concerns. When other appropriate measures have been taken with disruptive students and when, for the purpose of using the staff most effectively, it has been determined by the Assistant Superintendent, after consultation with professional staff involved and the Association, that a larger number than usual of pupils who constitute serious behavioral problems are placed in an individual teacher’s class or classes, a student requires it may be necessary to give appropriate recognition of this situation by providing the attention teacher with small classes and/or more frequent relief periods. At the beginning of student personnel employees or other specialistseach school year, he/she in each school building, teachers shall be informed of the procedures that will so inform be used by the principal or his/her designee either orally or in such writing as may be required, using forms provided for referral to certain services. The principal or the designee, after consultation deal with the teacher, will arrange, if necessary, for a conference among the principal, the teacher, and the service specialist to discuss the problem and to decide upon appropriate action. A teacher may refer pupil referred to the principal or the designee office for appropriate action, a student who seriously interferes interfering with the learning opportunities of other students children in the teacher's chargeclassroom or for other disciplinary reasons. The teacher shall communicate in writing (or in cases of extreme emergency, in person) the nature These procedures should be part of the problem to student discipline code and should be posted. In cases where teachers must refer a particular student repeatedly, the principal principal, or designee. If such communication is done in person, a written report must be filed with the principal or the designee as soon as possible and ordinarily no later than the close of the school day. A standard check list referral form shall be used within each school for such referrals. If a pupil's presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on the school premises, a teacher may remove a pupil from curricular or extracurricular activities under his/her supervisiondesignee, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. Immediately upon removal shall inform the teacher shall notify the principal’s/building administrator’s office what specific procedures are being followed and shall as soon as practicable thereafter submit in writing to the principal the reasons for such removal. If the removal recommendation is either accepted or reduced, work closely with the teacher may request a conference to discuss help eliminate the referralproblem. The teacher recognizes that the authority to suspend rests solely with the building principal as prescribed by law. A teacher xxx may also, within the scope of his/her employment, use and employ such amounts amount of force that as is reasonable and as necessary to break up a fight, knock a weapon out of a student’s possession or prevent an impulsive behavior that threatens a student’s or the teacher’s immediate safety. The staff member should call for the assistant of the building’s A-Team as soon as it is safe to do so. For other disturbances where human risk is less immediate or there is an immediate threat to property, the staff member should follow building procedures to call for assistance of the A-Team or other staff trained in CPI Non- Violent Crisis Intervention in accordance with board and ODE policy on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, and Restraint and Seclusion (Ohio Administrative Code 3301- 35-15.) In the event such actions become necessary, to quell the building principal should be notified as quickly as possible and a disturbance threatening physical injury to others, to attain possession of weapons report on any restraint or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of the student for the purpose of self-defense or for the protection of persons or propertyseclusion used must be completed. In the event such above actions become necessary or in the case of aggravated assaults upon the a school-related assault on a teacher, the situation will be reported as quickly as possible to Board attorney shall inform the building principal or immediate supervisor in writingteacher of his/her legal rights. In addition, giving in detail the instances thereof. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22C4B649-47B2-43A6-94B5-1EF2E9B1A864 If if litigation becomes a possibility, the Board will have an official representative made available to cooperate with the teacher and the teacher's ’s counsel toward the protection of said teachers’ teacher’s rights. If criminal proceedings or litigation arise out of an incident such as described above, and if the Board determines after investigation that the teacher has acted properly and in accordance with applicable Board policies, rules, regulations, and Ohio law, the Board, through its counsel, will furnish legal advice to the teacher to the extent necessary and authorized by law.