ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION DURING TEACHER DISCIPLINE Clause Samples
The "Association Representation During Teacher Discipline" clause establishes the right of teachers to have union or association representation during disciplinary proceedings. In practice, this means that if a teacher is subject to investigation, reprimand, suspension, or any other disciplinary action, they may request that a representative from their professional association be present during meetings or hearings. This clause ensures that teachers have support and advocacy during potentially adversarial processes, helping to protect their rights and ensure fair treatment throughout disciplinary actions.
ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION DURING TEACHER DISCIPLINE. A teacher shall be entitled to have present an Association representative when the teacher is being reprimanded, warned, disciplined, or dismissed, excluding informal criticisms or suggestions for improvement which do not form the basis of formal action. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the teacher until such Association representative is present. Requests from administrators to teachers to attend such a meeting or conference shall be in writing and shall include the purpose of the meeting.
ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION DURING TEACHER DISCIPLINE. A teacher will be entitled to have Association representation present when the teacher is being reprimanded, warned, disciplined, or dismissed, excluding informal criticisms or suggestions for improvement which do not form the basis of formal action. The right afforded under this Section is for representation, not specific individuals. When a request for such representation is made, no action will be taken with respect to the teacher until such Association representation is present. Requests from administrators to teachers to attend such a meeting or conference will be in writing and will include the purpose of the meeting. Adherence to timelines set out in Section 9.7 or 9.8 will apply.