PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM. The Board acknowledges its belief in a progressive discipline system for all staff members of the bargaining unit. Disciplinary action or measures may include, subject to the policies and administrative rules and regulations of the Board, any of the following: (1) verbal reprimand; (2) written reprimand; (3) suspension with or without pay; (4) discharge. The system of progressive discipline shall include provisions for warning staff of misconduct or poor performance, which does not warrant dismissal as the initial disciplinary action. The merits of the Superintendent’s or Board’s decision to discipline any employee, including suspension or dismissal, are not subject to Step 4 of the grievance procedure; however, nothing contained in this Section shall act as a waiver of an employee’s recourse to the courts with respect to the Superintendent’s or Board’s decision to discipline the employee.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement