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  NUMBER: 314, 414, 514
  SECTION: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
  TITLE: CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
  ADOPTED: March 15, 2005
  REVISED:  

 

 

317, 417, 517. CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

1. Purpose

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with appropriate and orderly behavior. Effective operation of District programs requires the cooperation of all employees working together under a system of policies and rules applied fairly and consistently. The orderly conduct of the District's functions requires compliance with these policies and rules, and consistent penalties and disciplinary procedures for violations.

2. AuthoritySC 510

The Board directs that procedures be established whereby employees are informed of the disciplinary actions that are considered appropriate and may be applied for violation of District policies, rules and procedures.

SC 1122, 1126,                    1127



3. Guidelines

All employees shall comply with District policies, rules and regulations; perform assigned job functions; and carry out directives issued by supervisors.

2 Pa. C.S.A.
      Sec. 551 et seq

            SC 1127

In the event it is necessary to demote or dismiss an employee, a hearing shall be provided as required by law.

 

When engaged in assigned duties, no employee shall participate in activities that include but are not limited to the following:

 

1.Physical or verbal abuse, or harassment or threat of harm to anyone.

2.Causing damage to District property, facilities and equipment.

 

3.Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of District facilities, buildings and grounds.

4.Use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances.

 

 

5.Use of profane or abusive language, symbols or conduct.

6.Failure to comply with directives of District officials, security officers, or law enforcement officers.

 

Pol. 317.1, 417.1, 517.1

7.Carrying onto or possessing a weapon on District property without authorization from the appropriate school administrator.

8.Violation of District policies, rules and regulations.

 

 

9.Violations of federal, state, or applicable municipal law or regulation.

 

 

10.Conduct that may obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with teaching, research, service, administrative, or disciplinary functions of the District, or any activity sponsored or approved by the Board.

 

4.   Delegation of      Responsibility

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare and promulgate disciplinary rules for violations of District policies, rules and procedures that provide progressive penalties.