Common use of Teacher Support Clause in Contracts

Teacher Support. A. In accordance with Section 1309 of the Michigan School Code, a teacher may remove a pupil(s) from class to a place designated by the administration when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation make continued presence of the student intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal or immediate supervisor with full particulars of the incident as soon as possible. B. A teacher ▇▇▇ recommend to the principal or designee, suspension and/or exclusion of such pupil(s) from his/her classroom or the teacher may exercise his/her right under the state “SNAP Suspension” law, to remove the student from his/her class for the remainder of the day. In the event the teacher uses the “SNAP Suspension” law (Act 451, Section 1309 of 1976) he/she must follow both district policy and the school code provisions regarding “SNAP suspensions.” C. In the event that a teacher is attacked or assaulted by a student, upon the teacher’s request the board shall promptly confer with the teacher and an Association representative to develop a plan of action that minimizes the threat of future attack or assault. The board shall implement the plan as agreed between the parties. A follow-up conference shall be held within fifteen (15) days of the plan’s implementation to assess the success of the plan and revise or modify it as needed. D. Any cases of assault upon a teacher while he is engaged in the discharge of his contractual duties shall be promptly reported to the board or its designated representative. The board shall provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. E. If any teacher is sued by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the board will provide legal counsel and render assistance to the defense of the teacher, provided the teacher’s action was in conformance with the existing policy, within the scope of his/her authority. F. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention. The complainant shall be identified before any complaint is entered in the teacher’s personnel file. The teacher may attach a written response to the complaint which shall also be included in the personnel file.

Teacher Support. A. In accordance with Section 1309 of the Michigan School Code, a teacher may remove a pupil(s) from class to a place designated by the administration when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation make continued presence of the student intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal or immediate supervisor with full particulars of the incident as soon as possible. B. A teacher ▇▇▇ may recommend to the principal or designee, suspension and/or exclusion of such pupil(s) from his/her classroom or the teacher may exercise his/her right under the state “SNAP Suspension” law, to remove the student from his/her class for the remainder of the day. In the event the teacher uses the “SNAP Suspension” law (Act 451, Section 1309 of 1976) he/she must follow both district policy and the school code provisions regarding “SNAP suspensions.” C. In the event that a teacher is attacked or assaulted by a student, upon the teacher’s request the board shall promptly confer with the teacher and an Association representative to develop a plan of action that minimizes the threat of future attack or assault. The board shall implement the plan as agreed between the parties. A follow-up conference shall be held within fifteen (15) days of the plan’s implementation to assess the success of the plan and revise or modify it as needed. D. Any cases of assault upon a teacher while he is engaged in the discharge of his contractual duties shall be promptly reported to the board or its designated representative. The board shall provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. E. If any teacher is sued by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the board will provide legal counsel and render assistance to the defense of the teacher, provided the teacher’s action was in conformance with the existing policy, within the scope of his/her authority. F. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention. The complainant shall be identified before any complaint is entered in the teacher’s personnel file. The teacher may attach a written response to the complaint which shall also be included in the personnel file.