Common use of Progressive Discipline Policy Clause in Contracts

Progressive Discipline Policy. USD 266 has the right to discipline an employee utilizing a procedure that is progressive in application. Even though the procedure is designed to be progressive, the district reserves the right to start the discipline at any point or combine or skip steps depending on the facts of each situation and the nature of the offense. The progressive discipline process may include, but not be limited to verbal reprimand, written reprimand, final reprimand, suspension with pay, suspension without pay, nonrenewal, and termination. When an employee is recommended for non-renewal or termination, the parties shall follow the procedures outlined in Article 7.4. The employee will be asked to sign any disciplinary document indicating acknowledgment of receipt. A copy of any disciplinary document will be provided to the employee, and a copy will be placed in the employee’s personnel file. The employee will have seven (7) school days after the disciplinary action has been issued to provide a written response to the discipline. Any such response shall be attached to or included with the disciplinary documentation. Employees subject to discipline may grieve their discipline in accordance with the grievance procedure outlined in Article 9.3.