Common use of PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected to comply with reasonable written and oral rules, regulations and directives, adopted by the Board or its representatives, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement, provided that a teacher may reasonably refuse to carry out an order which threatens physical safety or well-being, unless such order is in the interest of providing for the safety and well- being of the students. At the beginning of the school year each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assigned. The Board shall provide the Association President with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and a copy of the rules and regulations of the Board. Subsequent modification or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to the Association President. Building policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the Board, shall be posed in the faculty lounge of each school. B. The Board and Association recognize that the educational program is not confined to academic pursuits alone, but includes all areas of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It is, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibility. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable and responsible manner.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected to comply with reasonable written and oral rules, regulations and directives, directives adopted by the Board or its representatives, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement, provided that a teacher may reasonably refuse to carry out an order which threatens physical safety or well-being, unless such order is in the interest of providing for the safety and well- being of the students. At the beginning of the school year year, each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assigned. The Board shall provide the Association President president with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and a copy of the rules and regulations of the Board. Subsequent modification or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to the Association Presidentpresident. Building policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the Board, shall be posed posted in the faculty lounge of each school. B. The Board and Association recognize that the educational program is not confined to academic pursuits alone, alone but includes all areas of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It is, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibility. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers papers, and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable reasonable, and responsible manner.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected to comply with reasonable written and or oral rules, regulations and directives, adopted by the Board or its representatives, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement, provided that a teacher may reasonably refuse to carry out an order which threatens physical safety or well-well being, unless such order is in the interest of providing for the safety and well- well being of the students. At the beginning of the school year year, each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assigned. The Board shall provide the Association President with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and a copy of the rules and regulations of the Board. Subsequent modification modifications or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to the Association President. Building policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the Board, shall be posed posted in the faculty lounge of each school. B. The Board and Association recognize that the educational program is not confined to academic pursuits alone, but includes all areas of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It is, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibility. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable and responsible manner.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected A teacher shall be entitled to comply have present a representative of the Association when he/she is being disciplined. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with reasonable written and oral rulesrespect to the teacher until such representative of the Association is present, regulations and directivesunless necessity dictates immediate action. If, adopted due to the unavailability of the employee and/or the building representative, a meeting to discuss the discipline has not been scheduled to be held within 5 workdays, the administrator may proceed with the discipline. The administrator involved may also have another administrator present at the meeting. B. Complaints by a parent or a student directed toward an employee that cannot be resolved by the Board administrator at the time the complaint is brought to him/her shall be called to the attention of the employee. The administrator shall: 1. Provide the employee an opportunity to meet with the parent or its representativesstudent with the administrator to reach resolution. 2. Provide the employee an opportunity to reduce the employee's version of the matter to writing and to have that version attached to any written record of the matter; and 3. Provide the employee with a copy of the written record, which are not inconsistent the administrator expects to place in the employee's file. C. The Board and Administration recognize their responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance in the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. 1. If a pupil is excluded from the classroom, the teacher will furnish their administrator pertinent details of the incident(s) as promptly as teaching obligations will allow, but in no case later than the end of the teacher day unless extenuating circumstances dictate otherwise. Before the principal or assistant returns the pupil to the classroom, they shall inform the teacher, with a personal contact or in writing, of the provisions of this agreementcorrective measures taken. 2. When requested by the teacher, provided the administrator will make reasonable attempts to arrange a conference including the student and the student’s parent or legal guardian. 3. Whenever it appears to the teacher and administrator that a teacher particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Administration will take such steps as may reasonably refuse be necessary to carry out an order relieve the employee of responsibility with respect to such pupil. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher, which threatens physical safety or well-being, unless such order is related to the teacher's responsibilities in the interest of providing for District, shall be reported promptly to the safety administration and well- being of the students. At the beginning of the school year each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assignedBoard. The Board shall provide the Association President services of an attorney to advise the teacher of their rights and obligations with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and a copy respect to the criminal prosecution of the rules assailant. The teacher shall cooperate with the proper legal authorities in the apprehension and regulations prosecution of the Board. Subsequent modification assailant. E. If any teacher is complained against or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the Association President. Building policies and proceduresteacher against a student, as well as rules and regulations of the Board, by discretionary action, shall provide legal counsel if requested in writing by the teacher and render necessary assistance to the teacher in their defense providing the teacher acted within the scope of Board of Education policy. Such Board action shall be posed in connection with coverage also involved through the Michigan Education Association Liability Program or the school district's liability insurance carrier. Any injury, which arises out of or occurs within the course of the employee's employment shall be promptly reported to the building Principal. The employee shall be supplied with the appropriate form in the faculty lounge event a Worker's Compensation claim is to be filed. F. The Board shall investigate any matter covered under this Article and if they find the teacher was not responsible or is unjustly charged, they shall provide the necessary time off for the teacher to aid in the prosecution of an assailant and/or defense of litigation against the teacher. Such time off shall be without the loss of compensation and shall not be charged against any paid leave time. G. Teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but shall not be individually liable, except in the case of negligence or neglect of duty, for any damage or loss to person or property. H. The discipline policies set forth in the respective student handbooks of the District will be made available to all students and staff at the beginning of each school year. Said discipline policies will set forth the general standards of behavior expected of students enrolled in the District whether in the classroom, elsewhere on school premises, on a school bus or other school-related vehicle or at a school sponsored activity or event. B. The Board and Association recognize that the educational program is not confined to academic pursuits alone, but includes all areas of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It is, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibility. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable and responsible manner.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected A teacher shall be entitled to comply have present a representative of the Federation when being disciplined. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with reasonable written and oral rulesrespect to the teacher until such representative of the Federation is present, regulations and directivesunless necessity dictates immediate action. If, adopted due to the unavailability of the employee and/or the building representative, a meeting to discuss the discipline has not been scheduled to be held within 5 workdays, the administrator may proceed with the discipline. The administrator involved may also have another administrator present at the meeting. B. Complaints by a parent or a student directed toward an employee that cannot be resolved by the Board administrator at the time the complaint is brought shall be called to the attention of the employee. The administrator shall: 1. Provide the employee an opportunity to meet with the parent or its representativesstudent with the administrator to reach a resolution. 2. Provide the employee an opportunity to reduce the employee's version of the matter to writing and to have that version attached to any written record of the matter; and 3. Provide the employee with a copy of the written record, which are not inconsistent the administrator expects to place in the employee's file. C. The Board and Administration recognize their responsibility to provide support and assistance in the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom. 1. If a pupil is excluded from the classroom, the teacher will furnish their administrator pertinent details of the incident(s) as promptly as teaching obligations will allow, but in no case later than the end of the teacher day unless extenuating circumstances dictate otherwise. Before the principal or assistant returns the pupil to the classroom, they shall inform the teacher, with a personal contact or in writing, of the provisions of this agreementcorrective measures taken. 2. When requested by the teacher, provided the administrator will arrange a conference including the student and the student’s parent or legal guardian. 3. Whenever it appears to the teacher and administrator that a teacher particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Administration will take such steps as may reasonably refuse be necessary to carry out an order relieve the employee of responsibility with respect to such pupil. D. Any case of assault upon a teacher, which threatens physical safety or well-being, unless such order is related to the teacher's responsibilities in the interest of providing for District, shall be reported promptly to the safety administration and well- being of the students. At the beginning of the school year each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assignedBoard. The Board shall provide the Association President services of an attorney to advise the teacher of their rights and obligations with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and a copy respect to the criminal prosecution of the rules assailant. The teacher shall cooperate with the proper legal authorities in the apprehension and regulations prosecution of the Board. Subsequent modification assailant. E. If any teacher is complained against or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to sued by reason of disciplinary action taken by the Association President. Building policies and proceduresteacher against a student, as well as rules and regulations of the Board, by discretionary action, shall provide legal counsel if requested in writing by the teacher and render necessary assistance to the teacher in their defense providing the teacher acted within the scope of Board of Education policy. Such Board action shall be posed in connection with coverage also involved through the Michigan Education Federation Liability Program or the school district's liability insurance carrier. Any injury, which arises out of or occurs within the course of the employee's employment shall be promptly reported to the building Principal. The employee shall be supplied with the appropriate form in the faculty lounge of each schoolevent a Worker's Compensation claim is to be filed. B. F. The Board shall investigate any matter covered under this Article and Association recognize that if they find the educational program teacher was not responsible or is unjustly charged, they shall provide the necessary time off for the teacher to aid in the prosecution of an assailant and/or defense of litigation against the teacher. Such time off shall be without the loss of compensation and shall not confined be charged against any paid leave time. G. Teachers shall be expected to academic pursuits aloneexercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of pupils and property, but includes all areas shall not be individually liable, except in the case of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success negligence or neglect of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It isduty, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibility. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable and responsible mannerdamage or loss to person or property.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. A. Teachers are expected A teacher who is in substantial disagreement with the contents of any material placed in his personnel file wholly unrelated to comply discipline, evaluation, layoff, recall, placement or any other prohibited subjects of bargaining, and done so after the date of initial employment may file a grievance in accordance with reasonable written the procedures set forth in this Agreement, subject, however, to the following limitations and oral rulesguidelines, regulations namely: 1. A teacher may not proceed to Step 2 of the grievance procedure without the expressed approval of the Executive Committee of the Association. 2. If the Executive Committee agrees that the grievance may be pursued, then and directivesin that event the Association shall first refer the matter to a hearing panel, adopted as hereinafter defined, within ten (10) work days from the date on which the teacher filed with the Superintendent, or his designate, a statement setting forth the ground of his disagreement as provided in Article III, F. 3. The hearing panel shall be comprised of the Superintendent, who shall be the convener, an Association representative selected by the Association subject to the approval of the teacher, the teacher's Principal, and a representative of the Board or its representativesof Education selected by the Board. The teacher shall have the right to be in attendance and to speak on his own behalf. 4. Within ten (10) work days after the matter is referred to the hearing panel, the convener shall schedule a hearing, the purpose of which are not inconsistent with shall be to review the provisions grounds of this agreement, provided that a teacher may reasonably refuse the teacher's disagreement and to carry out provide an order which threatens physical safety or well-being, unless such order is in the interest of providing opportunity for the safety and well- being of parties to reach an understanding and/or to make whatever adjustments are deemed appropriate under the studentscircumstances. 5. At Any understanding reached or adjustments made shall be reduced to writing by the beginning of the school year each teacher will be provided with a list of rules and regulations that govern the building to which said teacher is assigned. The Board shall provide the Association President with copies of administrative policies and procedures for each building and Superintendent, or his designate, within ten (10) work days, a copy of which shall be given to each person in attendance at such hearing. If the rules and regulations teacher is satisfied with the results of the Boardhearing, a copy may be placed in the teacher's personnel file at the teacher's request. 6. Subsequent modification or changes in these documents shall also be furnished to If the Association President. Building policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations teacher is not satisfied with the results of the Boardhearing, the teacher, within ten (10) work days from the date of the hearing, or receipt of the written statement from the Superintendent, or his designate, whichever is later, may with the concurrence of the Association, pursue the grievance beginning at Step 2. A copy of the written statement shall be posed in the faculty lounge of each school. B. The Board and Association recognize that the educational program is not confined to academic pursuits alone, but includes all areas made a part of the curriculum. The Board and Association further recognize that the success of the total educational program is directly dependent upon the quality of the teaching service and the involvement of teachers in all areas of the program. It is, therefore, agreed that teacher attendance at, and involvement in, programs conducted in their respective buildings be considered a professional responsibilitygrievance file. C. It is hereby agreed and understood between the parties that the daily conference period is time set apart from classroom responsibility for teacher breaks, conferences with students and parents, planning, grading papers and attention to teacher duties. D. Teachers who plan to leave the employ of the school district shall notify the Board of this decision in writing, as soon as possible. E. No teacher will be required to administer any first aid or medication prescribed for a student, nor shall any teacher be required to transport any child for any reason. It is anticipated, however, that each teacher will act and react in such situations in a professional, reasonable and responsible manner.