DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS Informal Stage Intention to resolve, where possible, through informal means. Discussion of concerns … opportunity for explanation and comment … guidance … due attention to personal, health or domestic circumstances (in such cases help will be given where possible) (page 12) Informal Intervention unsuccessful Disciplinary meeting (Principal and teacher) (page 12/13) No action warranted – matter concluded Verbal warning proposed by Principal Appeal to BOM nominee No further action Proposed sanction may be amended Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 6 months Meeting between teacher, principal and BOM nominee (page 13) No action warranted – matter concluded

Appeal to BOM (without Principal or B.O.M nominee) Written warning proposed No further action Proposed sanction may be amended Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 9 months No action warranted – matter concluded Meeting between teacher, Principal and BOM nominee Final Written warning proposed (Page 14) Appeal to BOM (without Principal or B.O.M nominee) No further action Proposed sanction may be amended Case to be re-considered to remedy procedural deficiency Implementation of sanction. Sanction ceases to have effect after 12 months Disciplinary hearing by BOM (page 15) Proposed sanction -deferral of an increment -withdrawal of an increment(s) -demotion (from post of responsibility) -other action short of suspension or dismissal -fixed-time/purpose suspension with pay -fixed-time/purpose suspension without pay -dismissal Appeal to Panel Appendix Recommendation Decision Implementation