R277-211-9. Disciplinary Letters and Dismissal

(1) If UPPAC recommends issuance of a letter of warning, letter of education, or dismissal, the Executive Secretary shall forward the case to the Board for review on a consent calendar. (2) If the Board does not approve a recommendation for a letter of warning, letter of education, or dismissal described in Subsection (1), the Board may: (a) remand the case to the Executive Secretary with: (i) direction as to the issues UPPAC should address; (ii) alternative terms and disposition that would be satisfactory to the Board to be submitted to the educator for consideration; and (iii) the opportunity for the educator to participate in a hearing; (b) dismiss the matter; or (c) take other appropriate action consistent with due process and Rule R277-215. (3) If the Board approves a letter of warning or letter of education, the Executive Secretary shall: (a) prepare the letter of warning or letter of education and mail it to the educator; (b) place a copy of the letter of warning or letter of education in the UPPAC case file; and (c) update CACTUS to reflect that the case is closed.