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Board reviews proposed updates to discipline, suspension and nonrenewal policy; will solicit public input
Summary
Board and staff discussed a substantial revision to Policy 52‑80 governing disciplinary action, suspension and nonrenewal; staff will publish the policy and accompanying procedures for public and association review and return for final action in August.
The Provo City School Board reviewed proposed changes to Policy 52‑80 on June 10, a policy that sets process and definitions for corrective action, suspension, termination for cause and nonrenewal of contracts.
District staff said the update incorporates recent state law changes and model language. The draft clarifies definitions (career, provisional and temporary employees), distinguishes termination for cause from termination for unsatisfactory performance and spells out procedural protections including notice periods and opportunities to request informal conferences.
Key points from the presentation - Provisional status and extensions: staff clarified that provisional employees may be extended up to two additional years in specific circumstances (for example, when a move or other documented circumstances suggest a further evaluation period). The policy also notes that interns (not holding a license) cannot count their intern year toward provisional completion under state rules. - Termination categories: the draft compiles illustrative grounds for termination for cause, such as criminal conduct, professional misconduct and repeated policy violations, and separately defines unsatisfactory performance with a required documented plan of assistance. - Due process and timelines: the policy preserves the employee’s right to an informal conference or a hearing for termination of a contract and specifies notice timelines for nonrenewal and termination actions. Staff said provisional and temporary employees do not receive the same hearing rights as career employees.
Board members and union representatives reviewed the draft language line‑by‑line in policy committee ahead of the meeting; staff said the association provided feedback and the district incorporated many clarifications. Staff recommended publishing the policy and procedures for public comment and returning for board action in August to allow time for additional stakeholder review.
Next steps Staff will post the draft policy and accompanying procedures on the district website, collect input from the employee association and public, and return to the board for final action at the August meeting.
