Common use of TEACHER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

TEACHER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 3.9.1 Any member of the bargaining unit who is being reprimanded in writing or disciplined for any reason shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association in attendance at any conference scheduled for the above reason. If the delay in securing Association representation would not be in the immediate best interests of the school district, its pupils, and/or employees, the reprimand and/or discipline may be imposed without representation to the extent necessary to meet these immediate best interests. 3.9.2 Teachers shall be free to publish professional works or secure copyrights so long as such works have not been done under the auspices of the school system and/or as a part of their employment. 3.9.3 The Board, the Association, and the members of the bargaining unit shall carry out their respective functions without regard to any protected class status under state and federal law, including but not limited to race, religion, age, sex, marital status, color, national origin, creed, and membership or nonmembership in the Association. No reprisals shall be taken against any teacher by reason of his/her utilization of any procedure or right accorded by this Agreement, nor on account of his/her membership or position in the Association. 3.9.4 In the event a teacher secures non-school employment concurrently with the exercise of responsibilities under this Agreement and any other employment agreement with the Board, such non-school employment shall not conflict with contracted and professional responsibilities of the school district. 3.9.5 In matters not subject to the grievance procedure, teachers shall have the unrestricted right to use the judicial process when they believe their rights provided by law have been violated; teachers shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and municipal governments' statutes, laws, and ordinances. 3.9.6 Teachers shall accept their responsibility to practice their profession according to the highest professional ethical standards. 3.9.7 The teacher shall make reasonable effort to protect students from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety. To assist the teacher in ensuring student safety, the district will consider the class structure and physical limitations of the facilities when planning schedules. No teacher shall be unreasonably required to risk harm or injury in the performance of his/her duties. 3.9.8 If any teacher feels that a class setting is unsafe, he/she should immediately notify the building principal. Upon receipt of notification, the principal will have five (5) workdays to attempt to resolve the issue. If the building principal cannot solve the problem or if the classroom teacher does not feel the safety issue is resolved, he/she will notify the MTA President who will schedule an emergency meeting of the District Wide Mutual Problem Solving Committee to address the concern. 3.9.9 Teachers shall not use their position within the school system with students for private advantage. 3.9.10 The termination of a teacher's contract may be accomplished by complying with all relevant sections of the Ohio Revised Code. 3.9.11 Teachers have the right to participate in professional and civic organizations for their personal benefit and interest so long as such activity does not interfere with their contractual obligation. 3.9.12 Teachers shall not interfere with another teacher's exercise of political activity or his/her rights and responsibilities. 3.9.13 Teachers are expected to perform their duties and assume the responsibilities assigned their respective positions in accordance with Board policies, job descriptions, and rules and regulations not spoken to in negotiated language. 3.9.14 Teachers shall not be required to transport students in their private vehicles. 3.9.15 Any teacher who is on sick leave with pay when schools are temporarily closed in accordance with the O.R.C. shall be paid the same as any other teacher, and there shall be no deduction in sick leave. 3.9.16 District-wide directories shall be provided by the Board to all teachers if and when such directories are produced. 3.9.17 Teacher assigned to CARES shall be required to obtain their chauffeur license and may be asked to transport students during school hours in a school owned vehicle not to exceed a twelve (12) passenger vehicle.