Letter of Reprimand. Subject to Article 26.1 above, a written reprimand shall not be used unless the bargaining unit member has received a written warning about similar infractions within the previous twenty-four (24) months. Letters of reprimand shall be given within fifteen (15) working days from when the supervisor first learns of the alleged infraction. Letters of reprimand shall include the specific cause for the action and the policies, rules and regulations alleged to have been violated. Letters of reprimand shall include a plan for improvement and consequences for continued infractions. The bargaining unit member shall sign the reprimand to acknowledge receipt only. Letters of reprimand shall not be placed in the bargaining unit member’s personnel file unless and until the bargaining unit member is given the opportunity to review the letter and respond. The bargaining unit member may prepare a written response within ten (10) working days of the date of receipt of the letter of reprimand. Such response shall be attached to the letter of reprimand before the letter is placed in the personnel file.
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Samples: Classified Employee Contract, Classified Employee Contract, Classified Employee Contract
