Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 4148
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EMPLOYEE PROTECTION AND PROTECTION OF THEIR PROPERTY

The Board of Education directs the Superintendent to develop rules and procedures to protect its employees from physical assault or psychological harassment in the performance of their duties. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
  1. Official channels for parent/guardian or pupil grievances or complaints;

  2. Disciplinary regulations which reduce the possibility of pupil violence;

  3. Reporting techniques that bring potentially problem situations to the immediate attention of the Superintendent. The use of personal property by Morris School District employees during the performance of their duties must be approved by the appropriate administrator beforehand. The Board of Education shall not be responsible for any damage to or loss of personal property utilized in the performance of duties. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to ensure that proper insurance coverage is available to cover any such losses as may occur.

    Date: April 14, 1986
    June 10, 2002, First Reading
    July 29, 2002, Approved

    Legal References:
    N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6 Indemnity of officers and employees
    N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-46 No damage for actions
    Cross References: 3530 Insurance management
    5144 Discipline/punishment

    Key Words
    Employee Protection
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