Common use of Investigation protocol Clause in Contracts

Investigation protocol. The District will make every effort to begin the investigation as quickly as possible after placing the employee on leave. Interviewees will be advised that they are obligated to cooperate with an investigation and are expected to refrain from sharing their testimony with other employees, students, or parents while the investigation is pending. Interviewees will be advised that their statements are subject to disclosure requests to the Association for the purpose of the Association representing the employee on administrative leave. In addition, their statements are subject to requests under the Washington Public Records Act following conclusion of the investigation. The District’s intention is to engage sufficient investigatory resources to begin and complete investigations in a timely fashion. SEA-represented employees interviewed as witnesses will be contacted directly and, when possible, allowed to schedule their interview at a time and location convenient to them, and may have representation or assistance by a person of their choice present in the interview. In all interviews, the investigator will identify him or herself and the purpose of the interview.