Action Before the Board Sample Clauses

Action Before the Board. A permanent classified unit member may be considered for discipline or dismissal by the Board on the recommendation of the Superintendent initiated by the filing with the Board of a written notice of disciplinary action. 1. The notice of disciplinary action shall contain a statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific acts and omissions upon which the disciplinary action is placed, a statement of the cause for the action taken and, if it is claimed that a unit member has violated a rule or regulation of the public school District, such regulation shall be set forth in said notice. 2. The notice shall also contain a statement of the unit member’s right to a hearing and Union representation on the charges. The notice shall include a card or paper, the signing and filing of which shall constitute a demand for the hearing and a denial of all charges. The card shall be filed with the Board within fifteen (15) working days of the service of the notice of disciplinary action on the unit member. The notice shall be personally delivered to the unit member and Union representative, or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested. 3. If no request for a hearing is received by the District within the time specified in the notice, the unit member shall be deemed to have waived his/her right to a hearing and the discipline may be imposed by the Board as indicated in the notice or the charges may be dismissed. 4. If the unit member requests a hearing within the time stated in the notice, the Board shall decide whether the hearing will be conducted by the Board itself or by a referee appointed by the Board with the approval of the Union. a. If the Board determines to conduct the hearing itself, the hearing shall be set as soon as practicable. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be sent by personal delivery or registered mail to the unit member and/or Union representative and all other parties concerned at least ten (10) working days prior to the hearing. b. If the Board determines that the hearing should be conducted by a referee, it will appoint such referee with approval of the Union. The referee shall set the hearing as soon as practicable. Written notice of the time and place of the hearings shall be sent by personal delivery or registered mail to the unit member and Union representative and all other parties concerned at least ten (10) working days prior to the hearing. c. The hearing shall be held at such place as may be most ...