GCQF: SUSPENSION AND
DISMISSAL OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
The Superintendent will strive to
assist personnel to perform their duties efficiently. However, the
Superintendent may dismiss any employee in accordance with state law. Further,
the Committee recognizes the constitutional rights of the District's employees
and assures them the protection of due process of law. To guarantee such
rights, a system of constitutionally and legally sound procedures will be
followed in each case of suspension or dismissal of an
employee.
When the Superintendent or a Principal
determines that sufficient cause exists that a professional employee be
suspended or dismissed from service in the school system, he or she
will:
1. Be
certain that each such case is supported by defensible
records.
2.
Determine if the individual is to be suspended immediately with the
understanding that the suspension will be subject to restoration of salary and
position if an appeal is decided in favor of the individual.
3. Follow
the procedures for dismissal or suspension that are contained in applicable laws
as well as those included in the current agreement with the teachers' bargaining
unit.
4.
Provide the individual involved with a written statement that
will:
a.
Indicate whether the action the Superintendent is taking is dismissal or
suspension.
b. State
the reason for the suspension or dismissal.
c.
Guarantee that all procedures will be in accordance with due process of
law.
d. Inform
employees who have a right to request a hearing under appropriate laws
that they may be represented at such a hearing by counsel of their
choice.
SOURCE: Georgetown
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:42;
71:42D
CONTRACT REF.: "Agreement between
Georgetown School Committee and Georgetown Education Association”
Adopted On: January 10,
2008