Common use of CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE Clause in Contracts

CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE. A. The Employer recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom and at school functions. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Employer will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to that pupil's problems better handled by the above-mentioned professionals. B. Procedures and policies regarding suspension of students from school shall be made known to students, teachers and parents each year. C. A teacher has the right to use reasonable physical force as is necessary to maintain order and control in school or in a school related setting for the purpose of providing an environment conducive to safety and learning. Any use of physical force shall be consistent with Section 1312 of the Revised School Code. Any case of physical assault shall be reported to the Principal. In any case of physical assault upon a teacher while performing his/her duties the Employer and the Association will render all reasonable assistance to the teacher. D. The Employer will reimburse teachers for any loss of clothing or personal property, less depreciation, or repair such damaged personal property not covered by insurance, when caused through physical assault while on duty. Reimbursement for or repair of personal property damaged by other kinds of student action while a teacher is on duty shall be made with the approval of the Superintendent. E. The Employer shall provide, at no expense to the teacher, a comprehensive liability policy with the teachers as additionally named insured covering work-related liabilities and claims, including claims brought against a teacher for punishment of a student if such punishment was carried out in accordance with Board policy. Further, the Employer shall provide legal counsel to a teacher who is accused of criminal liability for punishment of a student if such punishment was carried out in accordance with Board policy. ▇. Any complaint by a parent of a student toward a teacher shall promptly be called to the teacher's attention by the Principal (unless such complaint is confidential as per law or state and/or federal guidelines). Complaints that are not confidential as per law or state and/or federal guidelines will be presented by the Principal in writing and dated.

CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE. A. The Employer recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom and at school functions. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, law enforcement personnel, physicians or other professional persons, the Employer will take reasonable steps to relieve the teacher of responsibilities with respect to that pupil's problems better handled by the above-mentioned professionals. B. Procedures and policies regarding suspension of students from school shall be made known to students, teachers and parents each year. C. A teacher has the right to use reasonable physical such force as is necessary to maintain order and control in school protect himself/ herself from attack, or in a school related setting for the purpose of providing an environment conducive to safety and learning. Any use of physical force shall be consistent with Section 1312 of the Revised School Codeprevent injury to another teacher or student. Any case of physical assault shall be reported to the Principal. In any case of physical assault upon a teacher while performing his/her duties the Employer and the Association will render all reasonable assistance to the teacher. D. The Employer will reimburse teachers for any loss of clothing or personal property, less depreciation, or repair such damaged personal property not covered by insurance, when caused through physical assault while on duty. Reimbursement for or repair of personal property damaged by other kinds of student action while a teacher is on duty shall be made with the approval of the Superintendent. E. The Employer shall provide, at no expense to the teacher, a comprehensive liability policy with the teachers as additionally named insured covering work-related liabilities and claims, including claims brought against a teacher for punishment of a student if such punishment was carried out in accordance with Board policy. Further, the Employer shall provide legal counsel to a teacher who is accused of criminal liability for punishment of a student if such punishment was carried out in accordance with Board policy. ▇. F. Any complaint by a parent of a student toward a teacher shall promptly be called to the teacher's attention by the Principal (unless such complaint is confidential as per law or state and/or federal guidelines). Complaints that are not confidential as per law or state and/or federal guidelines will be presented by the Principal in writing and dated.