TEACHER'S RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS. The Association and the Board agree to abide by the provisions of the "Teacher Due Process Act of 1990, (State Law 70-5-101.20, Sec. 75-85; School Law (1994), Sec. 123_132] When an issue regarding a teacher is being investigated, the teacher shall be given the opportunity to respond to allegations during the fact-finding process and prior to the conclusion of the investigation and/or any resulting disciplinary action being determined. When a complaint is made about a teacher, the administrator will attempt to schedule a meeting with the teacher and the complainant. Anonymous complaints shall be disregarded. Disciplinary action shall not be taken on unsubstantiated anonymous complaints. Complaints must be in writing and signed by the complainant before any action is taken. The complainant must follow the chain of command, beginning with the teacher, then the principal, the superintendent, and then the Board. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE (TEACHER) The steps that will normally be followed in disciplining teachers shall include:
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