UNIT MEMBER DISCIPLINE. A. No unit member may be subject to discipline except for just cause. B. Disciplinary action is defined as any verbal or written reprimand, written warning, and suspension without pay. After five (5) years, any discipline document in the member’s personnel file shall be removed to the Superintendent’s file. However, if any subsequent discipline occurs, the five-year period restarts on the date of the subsequent discipline. Discipline shall generally be progressive in nature, in accordance with the procedures set forth below, unless (1) the welfare of students, other district employees, and/or the district are adversely affected, and (2) depending upon the seriousness of the offense. 1st offense - Verbal reprimand 2nd offense - Written reprimand 3rd offense - Written reprimand and suspension without pay up to 3 days 4th offense - Suspension without pay (5 day maximum); counseling or other assistance shall be required in connection with any suspension All disciplinary actions and related matters shall be conducted in private, and kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. 1) The administration or Board shall not take action against a unit member in the form of reprimand or discipline related to personal activities unless such unit member's action is determined to conflict with performance of contract duties, or violates Board policies or the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. Said action shall be given in writing to the unit member and shall be in keeping with Item B above. 2) The involved unit member shall be granted a conference and/or a hearing upon written request, with the Superintendent. 3) If disciplinary action is determined to be unjust or without cause, the Board will reinstate the unit member with back pay and benefits if pay and benefits were lost. 4) All disciplinary action is subject to the grievance procedure.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement