GCQF
DISCIPLINE,  SUSPENSION,  AND
DISMISSAL  OF
PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT
STAFF  MEMBERS

Statutory  Requirements

Certificated staff members disciplined under A.R.S. 15-341, A.R.S. 15-539, or other applicable statutes:

A.  May not be suspended with or without pay for a period exceeding ten (10) school days under A.R.S. 15-341.

B.  May be suspended without pay for a period of time greater than ten (10) school days or dismissed under A.R.S. 15-539.

C.  Shall be disciplined or dismissed under procedures that provide for notice, hearing, any right to an appeal, subject to the requirements of A.R.S. 15-341 or A.R.S. 15-539, whichever is appropriate.

The Superintendent is authorized to establish regulations for the implementation of this policy and within the statutory structure indicted.

Adopted:  September 12, 2019

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-2911
15-153
15-203
15-341
15-342
15-350
15-503
15-507
15-508
15-514
15-536
15-538
15-538.01
15-538.02
15-539
15-540
15-541
15-542
15-543
15-549
15-551
41-770

CROSS REF.:
DKA - Payroll Procedures/Schedules
GCJ - Professional Staff Noncontinuing and Continuing Status
GCO - Evaluation of Professional Staff Members