DISCIPLINE

          The Kearny Board of Education directs all teaching staff members to observe statutes of the State of New Jersey, rules of the State Board of Education, policies of the Kearny Board of Education, and duly promulgated administrative rules and regulations governing staff conduct.  Violations of those statutes, rules, policies and regulations will be subject to discipline.

          The Superintendent of Schools shall deal with disciplinary matters on a case-by-case basis.  Discipline measures will include verbal and written warnings as appropriate and will provide, wherever possible, for progressive penalties for repeated violations.  Penalties may include suspension, withholding one or more increments, and dismissal.

          In the event disciplinary action is contemplated, notice will be given to the teaching staff member in ordinary and concise language of the specific acts and omissions upon which the disciplinary action is based; the text of the statute, policy, or rule that the member is alleged to have violated; a date when the member may be heard and who will hear the matter; and the penalty that may be imposed.

Adopted:     May 16, 2005