BOARD POLICY 15: HEARINGS ON TEACHER MATTERS

Preamble

The Superintendent may make a recommendation to the Board to suspend a teacher from the performance of the teacher’s duties or terminate the contract of employment or the designation in accordance with the Education Act.

The Charter Board may suspend a teacher from the performance of the teacher’s duties or terminate the contract of employment or a designation (e.g., ”principal”) pursuant to the Education Act s. 213.

Notwithstanding, the Board authorizes the Superintendent to suspend a teacher from the performance of the teacher’s duties without prior notice to the Board if the Superintendent is of the opinion that the welfare of the students is threatened by the presence of the teacher (Education Act s. 213 (2)).

The teacher may appeal a suspension to a Board of Reference.

The Board may investigate the circumstances and reinstate the teacher or terminate the contract of employment.

All actions taken by the Superintendent or the Board under this policy shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Education Act.

The Superintendent and the Board shall at all times act reasonably with processes and procedures in accordance with the principles of natural justice.

Adopted: April 2023

Reviewed: Under Review

References: Education Act s.52, s. 213, 214, 214.1, 215, 216, 217, 219