Progressive Discipline
How often do probationary certificated staff have to be evaluated?
Once a year.
what is tenure?
the statutory right to continued employment.
what are two reasons for groups for dismissal?
immoral or unprofessional conduct, dishonesty, commission of acts of criminal syndicalism, unsatisfactory performance, unfitness for service, unfit to associate with children, persistent violation or refusal to obey board policy, conviction of a felony, advocacy into communism, knowing membership in the communist party, alcoholism or drug abuse unfit to associate with children, unprofessional conduct.
reduction in force
reducing the amount of staff employed with the district
How many more days until the end of the semester
1!
What is the first step of progressive discipline?
Oral Warning/conference
when is tenure granted?
after 2 years of service
typically how long does it take to dismiss a tenured employee?
12-18 months
moral turpitue
deviant behavior that is unethical or unjust
what was your favorite part of this class
all answers are correct
What is the second step of progressive discipline?
written reprimand
what was the first state to provide tenure to teachers?
california
what is the most common grounds for dismissal
incompetency, immortality and insubordination
probationary status
first 2 years
give an example of tort liability
child slips and falls on wet floor in gym class
What is progressive discipline?
a series of disciplinary steps, each step calling for more serious disciplinary action.
what does tenure provide?
protection from arbitrary actions by local boards of education.
what is an administrators role in dismissal?
take disciplinary action when staff performance is unsatisfactory, document, and know the law.
non renewal
applied to non tenured teachers. may be used without cause
what did New Jersey v. TLO case protect against
search and seizure
What is the responsibility of the administrator in progressive discipline?
how is tenure attained?
serve a probationary period with successful evaluations.
what is the employee entitled to during the dismissal process?
due process
education code 44664
requires evaluation and assessment of the performance of each certificated employee.
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