Common use of Physical Force Clause in Contracts

Physical Force. An employee has the right to use such reasonable force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from physical assault or to prevent injury to another employee or student. Any case of physical assault upon an employee shall be reported to the administrator/designee. The administrator/designee shall inform the employee of all legal and contractual rights afforded the employee. The employee shall report the incident to the police or, upon the request of the employee; the administrator/designee shall report the assault to the local police. In the event the administrator/designee is unavailable, the employee will contact the Superintendent’s Office that the police have been notified. In any case of physical assault upon an employee while performing his/her duties, the District shall, and the Association may, render all reasonable assistance to the employee which may include legal counsel. Professional Development for all staff regarding their rights and the appropriate use of physical force will be scheduled for staff after the start of each school year. This Professional Development shall be voluntary except for newly hired employees.

Physical Force. An employee has the right to use such reasonable force as is necessary to protect himself/herself from physical assault or to prevent injury to another employee or student. Any case of physical assault upon an employee shall be reported to the administrator/designee. The administrator/designee shall inform the employee of all legal and contractual rights afforded the employee. The employee shall report the incident to the police or, upon the request of the employee; the administrator/designee shall report the assault to the local police. In the event the administrator/designee is unavailable, the employee will contact the Superintendent’s Office that the police have been notified. In any case of physical assault upon an employee while performing his/her duties, the District shall, shall and the Association may, may render all reasonable assistance to the employee which may include legal counsel. Professional Development for all staff regarding their rights and the appropriate use of physical force will be scheduled for staff after the start of each school year. This Professional Development shall be voluntary except for newly hired employees.