USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE Sample Clauses

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. 1. An employee may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon a minor when and to the extent it is necessary and appropriate to maintain discipline or promote the welfare of the minor. 2. An employee shall make every attempt to report as soon as possible, but no later than the following morning, to his/her building administrator or central office administrator. 3. As determined by the Superintendent, the District may reimburse an employee for the cost in excess of insurance benefits received for medical, surgical, or hospital services incurred as a direct result of injury sustained in the course of his/her employment, but may not reimburse for consequential damages or for aggravation of pre-existing conditions and shall not exceed the amount of his/her current salary. 4. As determined by the Superintendent, the District may provide legal counsel of its selection to an employee in actions arising out of disciplinary action involving a pupil of the District while in the proper discharge of duties within the scope of his/her employment.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. Within 18 months of the effective date, and annually thereafter, all security staff will receive training on the updated Use of Physical Force policy, including training in conflict resolution, management of assaultive behavior, and approved uses of force that minimize the risk of injury to youth and staff. All training shall include each staff member’s demonstration of the approved techniques and require that staff meet the minimum standards for competency established by the method.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. In the event of an incident involving physical force, by or against a teacher, the teacher shall: 1. Give timely written notice of the incident to the Building Principal with a copy to the Superintendent. 2. Be advised by the District of legal responsibilities and protections offered by the District. 3. Be advised by the District of administrative investigations or hearings concerning the incident.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. 1. A teacher who uses physical force upon a student which is not in compliance with the provisions of the Revised School Code shall be disciplined. The Revised School Code provides that a teacher may use reasonable physical force upon a student as may be necessary to (a) restrain or remove a pupil whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of school district functions within a school or at a school-related activity, if that pupil has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts; (b) for self-defense or the defense of another;

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. It is recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise, and emphasis upon the child's desirable characteristics. However, teachers have authority to use physical force in circumstances allowed under the Section 1312 of the Michigan Revised School Code.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. A faculty member in the performance of his/her duty may use such force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from attack, to prevent injury to another faculty member or student, and to enable him/her to perform properly his/her duties.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. Any administrator, teacher, or other school employee entrusted with the care and supervision of a minor may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon the minor to the extent reasonably necessary and appropriate to maintain order. Similar physical force will be appropriate in self-defense, in the defense of other students and school personnel, and to prevent or terminate the commission of theft or criminal damage to the property of the District or the property of persons lawfully on the premises of the District. The threat or use of physical force is not justified in response to verbal provocation alone, nor when the degree of physical force used exceeds that necessary to avoid injury to persons or to preserve property at risk. (JK-R)

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. SPD Rules and Regulations governing the use of force, specifically, Vol. 1, Art. 4, Sections 2-6, is hereby incorporated by reference into this MOU and should any of the SPD Rules and Regulations change on the use of force during the term of this MOU, such changes are incorporated by reference without requiring the parties to modify or amend this MOU.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. It is recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise, and emphasis upon the child's desirable characteristics. However, teachers, in accordance with the Michigan School Code, have authority to use physical force in the following instances: 1. Any teacher may use such physical force as may be necessary to take possession from any pupil of any dangerous weapon carried by him. 2. Any teacher may use such physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil for the purpose of maintaining proper discipline over the pupils in attendance at any school or assuring the safety of the pupils concerned, other pupils, self, or school property subject to administrative policies in effect.