ARTICLE 19 PROTECTION

Chariho School District

A. Educators will immediately report all cases of assault in connection with their employment to the Superintendent through the principal, in writing.

B. When an educator has been assaulted, the Committee will comply with any reasonable request from the educator for information in its possession relating to the incident or the persons involved.

C. If criminal or civil proceedings are brought against an educator alleging he/she committed an assault in connection with his/her employment, the Committee may, after investigation, furnish legal counsel to defend the educator in such proceedings.

D. The Committee will continue its present liability insurance for educators on assigned field trips or similar assigned supervisory duties.