Common use of UNIT MEMBER DISCIPLINE Clause in Contracts

UNIT MEMBER DISCIPLINE. 14.1 The Employer reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any unit member for just cause. The Employer shall first issue a verbal counseling warning before imposing further discipline unless the Employer determines the offense to be serious. Verbal counseling/warning will result in a written summary memorandum. 14.2 Prior to imposing disciplinary action more extensive than an informal written reprimand, the unit member shall be provided with a written notice of the proposed disciplinary action, the basis for the disciplinary action, copies of all documents or evidence supporting the proposed disciplinary action, and shall be advised of the right to a hearing if the proposed action is termination, the right to be represented and the right to present evidence concerning the proposed discipline. 14.3 Unit members may be terminated from employment in accordance with provisions of the California Education Code Section 44932. 14.4 Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit the rights of the Employer as set forth in the California State Education Code and this agreement.