Common use of Types of Disciplinary Action Clause in Contracts

Types of Disciplinary Action. A permanent classified employee may be disciplined by the District for cause (see Article 17.6). The term “discipline” refers to the following disciplinary actions, penalties, and/or settlements: suspension without pay, demotion or dismissal except when such demotion or dismissal is part of a layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. All discipline must be reasonable, timely, and related in severity to the seriousness of the offense.