Professional Staff
The Board may discipline or proceed with charges to dismiss or demote, any professional staff member upon recommendation by the Superintendent in accordance with the Michigan Tenure Act, the law, Board policy, employee contracts or manuals, and/or an applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The non-renewal of the Superintendent's contract or the contract of administrators who do not assume tenure in that position will be in accordance with the provisions of law for reasons that are not arbitrary or capricious.
The non-renewal of probationary teaching staff will be in accordance with the Teachers' Tenure Act. The non-renewal of tenured teachers will be in accordance with the provisions of the Teachers' Tenure Act and for reasons that are not arbitrary or capricious. The non-renewal of licensed professional staff will be in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.
The Board authorizes the Superintendent to suspend from active duty any teacher, licensed professional staff, administrator or other professional employee during the course of an investigation into charges of misconduct or a violation of Board policy or law.
If the individual's teaching certificate or license is suspended or revoked, all wages will be forfeited. If the individual's teaching certificate or license is not suspended or revoked, the individual will be paid all withheld wages without interest. Should a person's conviction be reversed on appeal, that person will be treated in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Non-Certified Staff
The Superintendent may suspend, discipline, or dismiss non-certified staff. The Superintendent will adhere to any relevant provisions contained in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The Superintendent is authorized to suspend non-certified staff with or without pay.
At-Will Staff
Non-certified employees who are not part of a recognized bargaining unit may be tem1inated at any time upon written notice from the Superintendent. The written notice may state the reason(s) for the termination at the option of the Superintendent.
