| West Clermont Local School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
3170B - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Individual cases either originate through voluntary referral, or are referred on the basis of a job performance interview with the supervisor and the staff member. In the latter case, the following procedures are recommended:
| A. | The focus of the first interview should be restricted to the issue of job performance. Opinions or judgements should be avoided. | |
| B. | After the job performance has been reviewed with the staff member, then s/he should be informed of the professional services available, including assessment and counseling. | |
| C. | If treatment is necessary, sick days may be used for the time required to be off the job. | |
| D. | If the job performance problems reoccur, the supervisor should take appropriate action such as seeking an unrequested leave of absence (Policy 3161). | |
| E. | A staff member may not be referred for assistance, but could incur disciplinary procedures up to and including termination if s/he: |
| 1. | causes bodily harm or injury to a student, staff member, or patron, or | ||
| 2. | commits a felony or other crime while under the influence of a chemical or chemicals. |
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