GDQD - Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members

File:  GDQD

Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members

Support staff employees employed by the school district may be terminated by the Superintendent or the Principal of the building in which they serve, with the approval of the Superintendent.  However, where terminated by the Principal, employees may request the Superintendent to review the circumstances of their termination.  Support staff employees may or may not be given prior notice of their dismissal depending upon the circumstances.

The Superintendent, or the Principal, with the approval of the Superintendent, may also suspend/remove employees from their assignments as consistent with Mass. General Laws and the provisions of any applicable individual employment contract or collective bargaining agreement.

LEGAL REFS.:    M.G.L. 71:42, 71:42D

Reviewed; Revised; Adopted by School Committee:  3/8/2022