IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
iN THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
- Suspend students from class for two days EC 48910
- Be informed of students' violent, criminal, harrassing, or threatening conduct EC 49079
- Make the final decision as to a student's grade EC 49066
- Be notified within a reasonable time before a parent visits your classroom EC 49094.10
With administrators teachers have the right to:
- Ask what a meeting's purpose is before attending
- Be represented in meetings that might lead to discipline
- Request unusual directives in writing before complying
- Give no explanations until after consulting with a staff representative
- Refuse to submit a written statement until after consulting with a staff representative
- Remain silent and consult a lawyer if accused of conduct that could lead to criminal prosecution
CONCERNING PARENTS:
- Parents are liable for willful misconduct of minor children that causes injury EC 48904
- A parent who disrupts a class or school activity is guilty of a misdemeanor EC 44811
- If a parent meeting becomes unpleasant, immediately stop and demand the attendance of a union representative or administrator
- Teachers should keep a record of all parent and administrator meetings on file at home
- Teachers have a right to know specific details including the identity of those who make complaints against them
