SECTION 612:20-2-14. Immediate suspension of a teacher

(a)   Cause unrelated to a criminal charge or indictment.

(1)   Whenever the superintendent has reason to believe that cause exists for the dismissal of a teacher and is of the opinion that the immediate suspension of the teacher would be in the best interests of the children in the school, the superintendent, Chief of Staff or Director, after receiving the recommendation for suspension from the superintendent, may suspend the teacher without notice or hearing. However, the suspension shall not deprive the teacher of any compensation or other benefits to which the teacher is otherwise entitled.

(2)   The suspension shall extend to such time as the teacher's case is decided in a hearing as provided for at OAC 612:20-2-13. However, such extension shall not include time for judicial review or any other appeal process.

(3)   Within ten (10) calendar days after the suspension of a teacher, the Director shall initiate proceedings for dismissal pursuant to the relevant provisions of this subchapter.

(b)   Cause related to a criminal charge or indictment.

(1)   If the cause for dismissal is related to a criminal charge or indictment against the teacher, the suspension may extend to such time as the criminal case is finally adjudicated at trial. However, such extension shall not include any appeal process.

(2)   If the cause for dismissal is related to a criminal charge or indictment against the teacher, the Director may at any time initiate proceedings for dismissal pursuant to the relevant provisions of this subchapter.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 1200, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1611, eff 7-1-10]