STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give support and assistance to the teacher with respect to classroom control and discipline. A teacher may use such force as is reasonably necessary to protect him/herself from attack or prevent injury to another student.
B. A teacher bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the classroom and understands that all disciplinary actions and methods involved shall be reasonable and just, and in accordance with established Board policy. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one class and send him to the Principal when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of misbehavior, and the disruptive influence of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to report to the Principal the name of any student who in the opinion of the teacher needs particular assistance from skilled personnel. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the Principal full particulars in writing as soon as teaching obligations will allow. Teachers and/or school authorities will endeavor to correct misbehavior through counseling, conferences with student and/or parents.
C. Any case of assault by a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board and/or its representatives (Principals, Superintendent) and a report form filled out. The Board will take whatever action it deems necessary.
D. Any case of assault on a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board and/or its representatives. The Board will provide reasonable assistance, including legal counsel when necessary to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
E. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident as mentioned in this article shall not be charged against the teacher providing teacher is free of fault.
F. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while involved with school affairs except where teacher is inappropriately dressed for the activity and/or fails to take appropriate safety precautions. The Board will pay up to $100 for damages, loss or destruction provided the teacher has exhausted his/her personal insurance prior to requesting reimbursement.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and administration 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. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing.
C. Any teacher may use such restraining physical force as is necessary on the person of any pupil in conformance with Sections 340.755, 340.756, and 340.757 in the General School Code.
D. Any assault upon a teacher arising from performance of duties shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. In the event of such an assault or if a teacher is complained against or threatened with civil court action by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the teacher involved may, through the Association, request assistance from the Board in such matters including financial aid for the services of legal counsel. These requests shall be made to the Board whose determination of whether the conduct of the teacher involved justifies any assistance from the Board. The Board has total discretion in granting or not granting assistance. The Association agrees that all teachers shall observe Board approved and published rules respecting punishment of students as established by the Board or required by law.
E. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention if the complaint is considered serious enough to note in the teacher’s personnel folder. The teacher may submit a written notation regarding any material and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. If the teacher believes that material to be placed in his/her file is inappropriate or in error, he/she may receive adjustment, provided cause is shown, through the grievance procedure whereupon the material will be corrected or expunged from the file. The source of the complaint shall be identified.
F. The Board recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed children nor be charged with responsibility for psychotherapy.
G. The Board will reimburse tea...
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. 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. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the student’s desirable characteristics.
A. The Board, after consultation with parents and teachers, shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the procedures to be utilized in disciplining, suspending or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed by the Board to students, teachers and parents at the commencement of each school year.
B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one (1) class period when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. In general, the pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher, and if necessary, parent or guardian.
C. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of personal property of the teacher while dealing with student discipline within Board/Administrative policy guidelines. If a teacher is unable to work as a result of an injury, as determined by the District’s Health Service provider, the teacher will not suffer any loss of wages or benefits for the first five scheduled workdays following the incident.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board and the administration recognize their responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline.
B. Each bargaining unit member, however, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline. In exercising his/her responsibility, a bargaining unit member shall assure that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked are reasonable and just.
C. If, after the full exercise of his/her responsibility as set forth in paragraph B, the bargaining unit member still feels that the student's behavior is disruptive to the learning process, the bargaining unit member may send the student to the principal's office for further disciplinary action by the principal.
1. If a student is sent to the office, the teacher will notify the office in advance of releasing the student; and further, will promptly inform the principal of the reasons therefore on forms provided by the administration.
2. It shall be the principal's responsibility to confer or otherwise communicate with the bargaining unit member prior to returning the pupil to the classroom and after appropriate discipline is administered.
D. Rules and regulations concerning student discipline, suspension and expulsion will be inserted into the student and teacher handbooks or otherwise published and distributed to the school community in the Fall of each school year. The foregoing shall apply to any and all subsequent changes in said rules and regulations.
E. Bargaining unit members may use reasonable force to protect themselves or to protect others from bodily injury as outlined in section 380.1312 of the Revised School Code.
F. The manner in which student behavior is to be monitored in the common areas of a building between classes or to and from lunch will be addressed through each building's decision-making process. Any resulting plans shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Superintendent.
G. A Student Discipline Committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels, an equal number of administrators from each level and one (1) Central Office administrator. The purpose and function of the committee shall be to review and suggest modifications in the disciplinary procedures for students upon the written request of either party to this Agreement.
H. Discipline is the guidance of pupil conduct, calculated to develop self-discipline in accordance with s...
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. Whenever it appears to the teacher and a representative of the Board that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons the Board will take steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to such pupil.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. 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. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the principal shall be notified. The Board feels that the teacher and the specialists indicated above should work together to improve the case.
B. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of student interest is maintained. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems occur, they may most constructively be dealt with by encouragement, praise and emphasis upon a child’s desirable characteristics. A teacher may use such force as is necessary, according to the law, to protect himself/herself from attack or to prevent injury to another student.
C. A teacher may ask the principal to exclude a pupil from class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing.
D. Procedure for suspension of students from school shall be distributed to students and teachers each year.
E. Any case of assault upon a teacher while on duty should be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
F. If any teacher is complained against or sued as a result of any action taken by the teacher while in pursuit of his/her employment, the Board may provide legal counsel and render all necessary assistance to the teacher in his/her defense.
G. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the teacher.
X. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damages or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty in the school or on school premises in those cases where the school could have reasonably prevented the loss...
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. Section A. The teacher's authority and effectiveness in the classroom is strengthened when there is positive support from the Administration. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to the teacher with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
Section B. A teacher may remove a pupil from one class when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will notify the principal immediately and then furnish their principal full particulars of the incident in writing by the end of said school day.
Section C. Any case of assault or legal action upon a teacher while acting within the scope of his duties shall promptly be reported to the Board of its designated representative. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Section D. The Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property of the teacher while on duty during normal teaching day or supervision of extra-curricular activities providing no negligence was shown on the part of the teacher. If there is a cash amount it can not exceed $200 dollars.
Section E. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the teacher against a student, the Board will provide legal counsel in the event the action was in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board.
Section F. The Board will provide without cost to the teacher, public liability and accident coverage in an amount of not less than $100,000.00 for each accident in the course of their work, including driver education teachers, athletic coaches, and faculty sponsors of extra-curricular activities.
Section G. When a complaint is received and/or when questionable methods of discipline and/or instruction have been used by a teacher, the teacher will be notified by the Administration within three (3) school calendar days following such complaint. The following procedure will be followed:
1. If the complaint is by a parent of a student, the Administration will refer the parent to the teacher involved as a first step toward reso...
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline. Whenever a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the Board will assist the teacher in obtaining such help for that student. Administrators will work with classroom teachers in maintaining classroom discipline. The administrator is responsible for creating the disciplinary environment of each building which promotes an orderly, educationally sound learning atmosphere for all students. The primary responsibility for classroom discipline does lie with the classroom teacher.
B. A pupil who has been dismissed from class shall not be returned to the class until after consultation between the Principal and the classroom teacher. Said teacher must report to the Principal during the next break in work assignment or when the Principal is available.
C. In cases of assault upon a teacher, the Board shall promptly render reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident including, when necessary, the involvement by law enforcement and judicial authorities. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident mentioned in this section shall not be charged against the teacher’s leave time. In cases of assault the Board will reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property not covered by a teacher's personal insurance, and the deductible amount of their insurance should there be malicious destruction to the vehicle of the teacher while on duty in the school or on the Board's premises.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. 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. The Board further recognizes that the teacher may not fairly be expected to assume the role of warden or custodian for emotionally disturbed students nor to be charged with the responsibility for psychotherapy. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians, or other professional persons, the Board will take reasonable steps to provide assistance in these areas. When students are sent to the principal for disciplinary purposes, the teacher shall communicate to the principal what the student did and what action has been taken thus far. The principal shall then communicate to the teacher the action taken by the principal and the reasons therefore.
B. If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of disciplinary action by the teacher against a student while performing his official duties, the Board will provide legal counsel to confer with the teacher as to his rights and obligations with respect to such suit.
C. Time lost by a teacher in connection with any incident covered by this ARTICLE shall not be charged against a teacher provided the teacher was not at fault or negligent. If the teacher was at fault or negligent, the teacher may use personal business day(s). A decision of a court on negligence or fault shall be binding on all parties.
D. Written complaints or comments shall not be included in a teacher's personnel file unless such matter is reported to the teacher. If any question of breach of professional ethics is involved, the Association shall be notified. The teacher has the right to submit a written response to these complaints or comments within thirty (30) calendar days from the date when the matters were brought to the teacher's attention.
E. In cases of assault by student upon teachers or where teachers break up fights, the Board will pay for damage to teacher's glasses or other personal effects where the Board believes the teacher acted reasonably and where such action occurred on school property or at an authorized school activity. The Board will provide legal counsel to advise the bargaining unit member of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the bargaining unit member in connection w...
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER PROTECTION. A. All teachers will assume primary responsibility for control and discipline in their classrooms and are expected to contact parents about matters related to the student's behavior or academic performance. Results of the contact should be shared with the building administrator. Matters of a serious and immediate nature should be brought to the attention of the building administrator for immediate action. The Board will support and assist teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
B. The administration will confer jointly with teachers, parents and students in the establishment of rules and regulations which set forth the procedure to be utilized in disciplining, suspending, or expelling students for misbehavior. Such rules and regulations shall be distributed to teachers, parents and students with the commencement of each year.
C. The general supervision of students is a responsibility of all teachers. This includes activities in all school areas such as halls, lavatories, assemblies and any other school place where students may congregate during the normal school day. Teachers will not be assigned to regular hall or lavatory duty, but should assist on overall supervision.
D. A bargaining unit member may refer a pupil to the office when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the bargaining unit member will furnish the principal, as promptly as his/her employment obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the bargaining unit member.
E. Any case of assault and/or battery upon or by a teacher while acting in the scope of his/her employment shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated
