4217.41

Personnel -- Non-Certified

Just Cause

One or more of the following causes may be grounds for suspension, demotion or dismissal of any non-certified employee:

A.  Incompetence or inefficiency in the performance of assigned duties.

B.  Insubordination (including, but not limited to, refusal to do assigned work).

C.  Carelessness or negligence in the performance of duty or in care or use of district property.

D.  Discourteous, offensive, or abusive language or conduct toward other employees, students, or the public.

E.  Dishonesty.

F.  Drinking alcoholic beverages on the job, or reporting for work while intoxicated.

G.  Use and possession of harmful drugs on school grounds without medical supervision.

H.  Personal conduct unbecoming an employee of the district.

I.  Engaging in political activity during assigned hours of employment or otherwise in violation of applicable policies or regulations of the district.

J.  Conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude, including a sex offense.

K.  Repeated or unexcused absence or tardiness.

L.  Abuse of leave privileges.

M.  Falsifying any information supplied to the school district, including but not limited to, information on application forms, employment  records, or other school district record.

N.  Persistent violation of or refusal to obey safety rules and regulations of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, or by any appropriate state or governmental agency.

O.  Offering anything of value or any service to any supervisor or member of the public in exchange for special  treatment in connection with the employee's job.

P.  Abandonment of position.

(cf. 4212.6  Personnel Records)

(cf. 4214  Assignment/Transfer/Reassignment)

(cf. 4218.11  Nondiscrimination)

(cf. 4218.112  Sexual Harassment)

(cf. 4218.14  Disabilities)

(cf. 4218.231  Smoking, Drinking, and Use of Drugs on School Premises)

Policy adopted:  7/11/05