Teacher Authority Clause Samples
Teacher Authority. 1. Student Behavior
a. The building Administrator(s) and a committee representative of the faculty of each building shall mutually develop a student handbook in conjunction with Board Policy. (All elementary buildings will be represented by one committee and develop one handbook.) This manual shall outline the appropriate and expected student behavior while attending school in that building, including rules of student behavior and the penalties imposed for violating them. The rules of student behavior and penalties for their violation shall be provided to every student in each building, annually.
b. The administrative staff of each building will take all appropriate measures to follow the rules and penalties agreed upon in the student handbook of their respective buildings or any developed behavior plan between teacher and administrator (as agreed upon in section e below).
c. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one class period when in such teacher’s judgment such discipline is warranted, provided the teacher verified that the pupil is under the supervision of the office or another teacher appointed by the principal, at the time of exclusion. Written reason(s) must accompany the excluded pupil. Exclusion of students for a period exceeding one class period shall be made only with the approval of the principal. Repeated pupil exclusions by a teacher may be subject to conference between the teacher and principal.
d. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be reported promptly to the building principal. The principal and Superintendent shall assist and support the teacher in notifying the appropriate law enforcement agency of such assault and cooperate with an investigating officer and in any hearing or other legal proceeding arising out of such assault.
e. In the event that a particular student’s behavior consistently has a negative impact on the learning environment, a teacher may request a meeting with the principal, and any affected teacher to develop a behavior plan that will be followed by all involved.
Teacher Authority. A bargaining unit member may exercise the appropriate physical control necessary to maintain order, protect property, protect the health and safety of the students or to maintain conditions proper and appropriate to learning. This shall not be so construed as to permit corporal punishment or to be in conflict with or extend Sections 49000 and 44807 of the California Education Code.
Teacher Authority a. Referrals: The principal or designee shall consider the recommendation for discipline made by a teacher or a member of the instructional staff when making a decision regarding student referrals for discipline. Additionally, the principal should consult with the referring teacher prior to enacting a lesser disciplinary action unless circumstances prevent such consultation. Such circumstances shall be defined as those in which immediate action on the part of the principal is required. The Principal shall return a copy of all referral forms to the teacher with the decision for consequences noted.
Teacher Authority. A. Board Support in Discipline The Board and the Association recognize that teachers and administrators bear equal responsibility for the enforcement of discipline in their assigned schools. The Board also recognizes that administrators set the tone for the overall building climate and bear significant responsibility and authority for the enforcement of discipline as presented in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The Board recognizes its responsibility to give its full support and assistance to teachers in regard to maintaining control and discipline in the classroom through the use of reasonable pupil control measures. Therefore, the parties agree that they will take appropriate disciplinary measures consistent with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Teacher Authority