Common use of Student Behavior & Discipline Clause in Contracts

Student Behavior & Discipline. A. Philosophy - The District and the Association recognize the importance of clearly defined policies and procedures concerning student behavior and discipline in a quality educational environment. The purpose of the Student Discipline Guidelines, as published by the District, is to guide students toward acceptable forms of behavior, develop and strengthen their ability to promote self-discipline, and facilitate a suitable environment for instruction. It is the intention of the District and the Association that Bargaining Unit Members and administrators work in a mutually supportive manner to establish and maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline. B. The parties understand that it is the exclusive right of the Board of Education to develop and issue student disciplinary guidelines. C. Student Behavior and Discipline - General Responsibilities 1. A written description of the rights and responsibilities of all Bargaining Unit employees with respect to student behavior and discipline as defined within the Student Discipline Guidelines of the Parent/Student Handbook shall be made available online by the District or presented to each teacher by the building administrator or designee at the beginning of each school year. 2. The administrator shall make the Bargaining Unit employee aware of his/her response to the student disciplinary referral.