Definitions and Procedures Sample Clauses

Definitions and Procedures. None of the following shall be imposed unless the corrective disciplinary step has been imposed except in cases of serious misconduct.

Definitions and Procedures. ‌ This Grievance Procedure assures all employees of a prompt, impartial and fair hearing on their grievances.

Definitions and Procedures. 1. A grievance is a timely written and properly submitted complaint by a bargaining unit member or Association that the Board or Administration has violated an express provision of this contract. No grievance can be amended by a grievant after Step 2. The time lines on the grievant are to be strictly construed. The grievant’s failure to meet a timeline will result in a grievance being waived, unless such failure to meet a timeline is affected by the terms of this grievance procedure.

Definitions and Procedures. The formal evaluation is a process for improving the education of pupils through teacher professional growth and as a criteria for teacher contract renewal. Evaluation is an ongoing process encompassing the entire educational experience. The formal evaluation in compliance with the state-adopted Tulsa Model framework. Only certified administrators who have completed the Evaluation Certification training may conduct observations and evaluations. The building principal or the assistant principal(s) will have the sole responsibility for the evaluation. All observations will be a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive minutes. Electronic signatures for observations will be accepted while a hard copy signature is required for all evaluations and kept in the teacher’s site personnel file. A teacher can request a hard copy of either observations or evaluation. The signature of the teacher does not indicate agreement with the evaluation. The teacher may, within ten (10) working days of the evaluation respond to the evaluation in writing and said response will be attached to the formal evaluation. The response/rebuttal will be attached to the written evaluation. Any adverse evaluation of a teacher’s performance placed in the teacher’s site or official personnel file may be subject to the grievance procedure in accordance with Article 3.05: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, of the Contract.

Definitions and Procedures. An approved leave is defined as scheduled leave time prearranged, approved, and authorized. An approved leave must be documented by a Request for Leave of Absence Form submitted prior to commencement of the leave and signed by the employee and appropriate appointing authority.

Definitions and Procedures. Unless defined in this Agreement or the context shall otherwise require, terms used and not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in Schedule A hereto, and unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, all rules as to usage and procedural conventions set forth in Schedule A hereto shall govern this Agreement.

Definitions and Procedures. 1. For the administrative and financial management of the Brigade and the PHQ MPFSEE the following definitions and procedures will be used:

Definitions and Procedures. The formal evaluation is a process for improving the education of pupils through teacher professional growth and as a criteria for teacher contract renewal. Evaluation is an ongoing process encompassing the entire educational experience. The formal evaluation in compliance with the state-adopted Tulsa Model framework. Only certified administrators who have completed the Evaluation Certification training may conduct observations and evaluations. The building principal or the assistant principal(s) will have the sole responsibility for the evaluation. All observations will be a minimum of twenty

Definitions and Procedures. A. For purposes of this agreement, a disciplinary action is defined as a written reprimand, or a suspension from duty for fourteen (14) days or less. An adverse action is defined as suspension for more than fourteen (14) days, furlough without pay for thirty (30) days or less, removal, or involuntary reduction in grade or pay. B. Disciplinary and adverse actions must be based on just cause, be consistent with applicable laws and regulations, and be fair and equitable. C. Employees of the unit are entitled to Union representation as defined in Article 6.1 of this contract. D. In the event an employee is issued a notice of proposed disciplinary or adverse action, the employee must be afforded and made aware of all his/her rights and privileges. In all cases, the employee and his/her designated representative will be given the opportunity to review any and all evidence presented and to reply to the charges orally and/or in writing, using the assistance of the Union as desired. Evidence against an employee will be made available to the employee and representative, and both will be given a reasonable amount of official time to review such evidence and prepare a reply. 1. Employee(s) who are issued an official reprimand will be notified of their right to grieve the action through the negotiated grievance procedure. 2. Employee(s) against whom a disciplinary suspension (e.g. fourteen (14) days or less) is proposed are entitled to: a. At least fifteen (15) calendar days advanced written notice. b. A reasonable time, but not less than seven (7) calendar days, to answer orally and/or in writing and to furnish affidavits and other documentary evidence in support of the answer; c. Have a representative; and d. A written decision which includes the specific reasons therefore, and the effective date, if necessary, at the earliest practicable date. The decision will also advise the employee of his/her right to grieve the decision through the negotiated grievance procedure. 3. Employee(s) against whom an adverse action is proposed (other than for unacceptable performance or reduction-in-force) are entitled to: a. At least thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice, unless there is reasonable cause to believe that the employee has committed a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment may be imposed, stating the specific reasons for the proposed action; b. A reasonable time, but not less than fifteen (15) calendar days, to answer orally and/or in writing and to furni...