Permanent Employees. 2.1 Disciplinary action. Discipline shall be imposed on permanent employees only for just cause. Disciplinary action includes dismissal, demotion and suspension without pay or involuntary reassignment/transfer for disciplinary reasons, but shall not include layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. The Governing Board’s determination of the sufficiency of the cause for disciplinary action shall be conclusive.
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Permanent Employees. 2.1 Disciplinary action. Discipline shall be imposed on permanent employees only for just cause. Disciplinary action includes includes, but is not limited to, dismissal, demotion and suspension without pay demotion, suspension, loss of pay, reduction in hours, or involuntary reassignment/transfer for disciplinary reasons, but shall not include layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. The Governing Board’s determination of the sufficiency of the cause for disciplinary action shall be conclusive. In accordance with the concept of progressive discipline, counseling and an opportunity for improvement shall typically precede disciplinary action. Progressive discipline may not apply in cases involving gross misconduct. The employee is entitled to representation at all levels of the disciplinary process.
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Permanent Employees. 2.1 Disciplinary action. Discipline shall be imposed on permanent employees only for just cause. Disciplinary action includes includes, but is not limited to, dismissal, demotion and suspension without pay demotion, suspension, loss of pay, reduction in hours, or involuntary reassignment/transfer for disciplinary reasons, but shall not include layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. The Governing Board’s determination of the sufficiency of the cause for disciplinary action shall be conclusive.. In accordance with the concept of progressive discipline. Progressive discipline may not apply in cases involving gross misconduct. The following steps may be followed prior to imposing disciplinary action:
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