Valders Area School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

3139 - STAFF DISCIPLINE

The Board of Education retains the right and the responsibility to manage the work force. When the discipline of a staff member becomes necessary, such action shall be consistent with any procedural and substantive due process rights of the individual, as well as the requirements of any applicable Board policy, collective bargaining agreement and State and Federal law.

Investigation of Possible Criminal Activity

The District may be required to investigate potential wrongdoings on the part of its employees. Such investigations may require that the employee answer questions relating to the activity. Employees may be required to answer such questions, consistent with any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Failure to cooperate in an investigation may result in discipline, up to and including termination of the employee. In cases where this possible wrongdoing may involve criminal activity, the District shall inform the employee that answers to questions relating to the employee's conduct may be used by the District for determining appropriate discipline, but will not be provided to law enforcement officials in the course of their independent criminal investigation, unless otherwise required by law. Employees must also be informed that refusal to answer questions may be considered in determining discipline.

Franklin v. City of Evanston, 384 F.3d 838 (7th Cir. 2004)
Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967)

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