Board Policy

BP 4118

Certificated Personnel

Suspension/Disciplinary Action

The Governing Board desires that all employees exhibit professional and appropriate conduct and serve as positive role models at school and in the community. Unacceptable conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with law, collective bargaining agreement, Board policy and administrative regulations.

(cf. 4141/4241 - Collective Bargaining Agreement)

The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations that identify types of misconduct and possible consequences. Disciplinary actions may include, but not be limited to, verbal warnings, written warnings, reassignment, suspension, freezing or reduction of wages, compulsory leave and dismissal.

The Superintendent or designee may take disciplinary action as he/she deems appropriate in light of the particular facts and circumstances involved. He/she shall ensure that disciplinary actions are taken in a consistent, nondiscriminatory manner and are appropriately documented.

(cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees)

(cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment)

(cf. 4032 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment)

(cf. 4117.4 - Dismissal)

(cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

44009 Conviction of specified crimes

44010 Sex offense - definitions

44011 Controlled substance offense - definitions

44660-44665 Evaluation and assessment of performance of certificated employees

44830.1 Criminal record summary certificated employees

44932 Grounds for dismissal of permanent employee

44933 Other grounds for dismissal

44938 Unprofessional conduct or unsatisfactory performance; notice of charges

44940 Sex offenses and narcotic offenses; compulsory leave of absence

44940.5 Compulsory leave of absence; procedures; extension; compensation; bond or security; reports

44942 Suspension or transfer of certificated employee on grounds of mental illness

44944 Conduct of hearing

44948.3 Dismissal of employees on probation

45055 Drawing of warrants for teachers

51530 Advocacy or teaching of communism

GOVERNMENT CODE

3543.2 Scope of representation

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

11054 Schedule I; substances included

11055 Schedule II, substances included

11056 Schedule III, substances included

11357-11361 Marijuana

11363 Peyote

11364 Opium

11370.1 Possession of controlled substances with a firearm

PENAL CODE

667.5 Prior prison terms, enhancement of prison terms

1192.7 Plea bargaining limitation

COURT DECISIONS

Crowl v. Commission on Professional Competence (1990) 225 Cal. App. 3d 334 (275 Cal.Rptr. 86)

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: February 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California