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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS Informal Stage Intention to resolve, where possible, through informal means. Discussion of concerns … opportunity for explanation and comment … guidance … due attention to personal, health or domestic circumstances (in such cases help will be given where possible) (page 12) Informal Intervention unsuccessful Disciplinary meeting (Principal and teacher) (page 12/13) No action warranted – matter concluded Verbal warning proposed by Principal Appeal to BOM nominee • No further action • Proposed sanction may be amended • Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 6 months Meeting between teacher, principal and BOM nominee (page 13) No action warranted – matter concluded
Appeal to BOM (without Principal or B.O.M nominee) Written warning proposed • No further action • Proposed sanction may be amended • Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 9 months No action warranted – matter concluded Meeting between teacher, Principal and BOM nominee Final Written warning proposed (Page 14) Appeal to BOM (without Principal or B.O.M nominee) • No further action • Proposed sanction may be amended • Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 12 months Disciplinary hearing by BOM (page 15) Proposed sanction -deferral of an increment -withdrawal of an increment(s) -demotion (from post of responsibility) -other action short of suspension or dismissal -fixed-time/purpose suspension with pay -fixed-time/purpose suspension without pay -dismissal Appeal to Panel Appendix Recommendation Decision Implementation