Common use of STAFF DISCIPLINE Clause in Contracts

STAFF DISCIPLINE. No bargaining unit member shall be reprimanded, suspended, or terminated without just cause. A member of the bargaining unit shall have the right to be represented by an Association representative of his or her choice at any conference with an administrator which he/she reasonably believes may result in disciplinary action. However, a disciplinary conference shall not be unreasonably delayed due to the unavailability of a specific Association representative. Disciplinary responses shall be commensurate with the teacher’s offense, and progressive discipline will be followed, where appropriate. However, the parties fully recognize that more serious offenses may be dealt with by appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination depending upon the nature and severity of the misconduct. Disciplinary responses available to the Board include verbal or written reprimands, suspensions with or without pay and termination under Ohio Revised Code. Disciplinary measures may be repeated depending on the circumstances of the infraction. For disciplinary measures beyond written reprimand, employees shall be provided with notice of allegations prior to a scheduled meeting and an opportunity to be heard prior to the imposition of such discipline.