Common use of TEACHER PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

TEACHER PROTECTION. A. Although each Member bears the primary responsibility for maintaining control and discipline of students, the Board recognizes its responsibility to provide appropriate assistance to its Members. The Members recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable, just, and legal. It shall be the responsibility of the Member to report immediately to the Principal, or the Principal’s designee, the name of any student, who, in the opinion of the Member, needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. The Member shall be advised by the Principal, or the Principal’s designee, of the disposition of the Member's report that a particular student needs such assistance within five (5) regular school days of the disposition. B. Any case of assault upon Members while performing their duties shall be promptly reported, in writing, to Administration. The Board shall seek legal counsel, upon request, before advising Members of their rights and obligations with respect to such matters and shall render all reasonable assistance to Members in connection with handling of such matters by law enforcement and judicial authorities. Time lost as a result of such matters shall not be charged against a Member's pay or sick leave unless the Member is judged negligent. C. Members shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of students and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of gross negligence of duty, for any damages or loss to person or property. D. The Board will reimburse replacement costs not covered by the member’s personal insurance for loss or damage of clothing or personal property sustained while in the line of duty on or off District property unless the member’s negligence contributed to or directly caused the loss or damage. Members are strongly discouraged from bringing or wearing personal items that are of significant value to work.