Common use of Discipline Code Clause in Contracts

Discipline Code. 4-16.1. The School Committee and the Alliance agree that the adjustment of behavioral problems is the joint responsibility of teachers and administrators. Teachers shall have immediate support from administrators, who shall give the teacher effective and consistent support in each case. In an instance where a student is referred to the principal or the assistant principal, the teacher shall confer with the principal or assistant principal to provide the necessary information concerning the problems and shall provide a written statement at that time. The teacher shall readmit the student after appropriate adjustment has been made by the administration. In no way is this section intended to infringe upon or deny the right of a student(s) to due process. 4-16.2. Following such a conference, one (1) of several courses of action shall be taken. The child may be returned to the class with the understanding that he/she will correct his/her behavior. Depending upon the seriousness of the infraction, the child may be returned to the class while his/her case is being referred to one of the special services available. 4-16.3. In the event that a majority of teachers who work with a child in regular classes recommend suspension on a day-to-day basis, and the principal disagrees, the teachers shall address a request to the Superintendent, who shall meet with the principal and the teachers to determine if the child shall be continually suspended by the principal on a day-to-day basis. 4-16.4. Examples of offenses for which teachers may recommend a student’s suspension from class or referral to the disciplinary officer are: profanity or obscenity, fighting, gambling, skipping class, deliberate and open defiance of authority, and inciting others to violence or disobedience, possession of pornographic literature, ▇▇▇▇▇ theft, ▇▇▇▇▇ vandalism and assault. 4-16.5. Conduct which may require principals or persons in charge to notify the police are: extortion, use or possession of alcoholic beverages, serious theft, vandalism, bomb threats or false bomb reports, possession of concealed weapons, possession of narcotics, arson, attempted arson or assault. 4-16.6. Suspension may result from persistent disobedience which interferes with the well-being of other students or which prevents the teacher from carrying out normal classroom activities. 4-16.7. A complete and current record of discipline cases as referred to in Section 4-16 shall be maintained for use as a basis for recommendations for administering penalties for serious misdemeanors, subject to and in compliance with all State and Federal laws. 4-16.8. Assault and/or Battery Cases

Discipline Code. 4-16.1. The School Committee and the Alliance agree that the adjustment of behavioral problems is the joint responsibility of teachers and administrators. Teachers shall will have immediate support from administrators, who shall give the teacher effective and consistent support in each case. In an instance where a student is referred to the principal or the assistant principal, the teacher shall confer with the principal or assistant principal to provide the necessary information concerning the problems and shall provide a written statement at that time. The teacher shall will readmit the student after appropriate adjustment has been made by the administration. In no way is this section intended to infringe upon or deny the right of a student(s) to due process. 4-16.2. Following such a conference, conference one (1) of several courses of action shall be taken. The child may will be returned to the class with the understanding that he/she will correct his/her behavior. Depending upon the seriousness of the infraction, the child may be returned to the class while his/her case is being referred to one of the special services available. 4-16.3. In the event that a majority of teachers who work with a child in regular classes recommend suspension on a day-to-day basis, and the principal disagrees, the teachers shall address a request to the Superintendent, who shall meet with the principal and the teachers to determine if the child shall be continually suspended by the principal on a day-to-day basis. 4-16.4. Examples of offenses for which teachers may recommend a student’s suspension from class or referral to the disciplinary officer are: profanity or obscenity, fighting, gambling, skipping class, deliberate and open defiance of authority, and inciting others to violence or disobedience, possession of pornographic literature, ▇▇▇▇▇ theft, ▇▇▇▇▇ vandalism and assault. 4-16.5. Conduct which may require principals or persons in charge to notify the police are: extortion, use or possession of alcoholic beverages, serious theft, vandalism, bomb threats or false bomb reports, possession of concealed weapons, possession of narcotics, arson, or attempted arson or assaultarson. 4-16.6. Suspension may result from persistent disobedience which interferes with the well-being of other students or which prevents the teacher from carrying out normal classroom activities. 4-16.7. A complete and current record of discipline cases as referred to in Section 4-16 shall be maintained for use as a basis for recommendations for administering penalties for serious misdemeanors, subject to and in compliance with all State state and Federal federal laws. 4-16.8. Assault and/or Battery Cases