Employee Discipline—From Legal Compliance to Practice

Costs and times
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM
Presenters
Danyel Conolley Vice President
Sarah Niemann, EdD Director, Management Consulting Services

Employee disciplinary processes within local educational agencies (LEAs) are governed by complex statutory requirements that demand careful adherence and informed decision-making. This course provides an overview of both formal and informal employee disciplinary processes in LEAs, including statutory requirements, timelines, and progressive discipline strategies. Participants will gain practical tools, documentation guidance, and real-world insights to effectively manage performance issues and personnel challenges. The session also highlights when and how to partner with legal counsel to ensure compliance and resolve complex situations.

Who Should Attend

  • New and experienced human resources (HR) staff responsible for employee discipline and performance management
  • Administrators and supervisors responsible for employee discipline and performance management

This course is designed for both new and seasoned HR professionals seeking practical guidance on managing disciplinary processes. Presenters include experienced HR practitioners. 

Cancellation Policy 

What You’ll Learn

  • Statutory disciplinary requirements for certificated and classified employees
  • Key differences between informal and formal disciplinary processes
  • Effective progressive discipline strategies from a practitioner perspective
  • Roles and responsibilities in disciplinary proceedings
  • Techniques for addressing poor performance and promoting workplace productivity
  • How to create clear, consistent, and legally defensible documentation
  • Best practices for partnering with legal counsel on complex personnel matters
  • Most current information available as it relates to state policies, legislation, etc.
Location Details
March 9, 2027
DETAILS FOR THIS LOCATION
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM

Thank you for your business. School Services of California Inc. has moved to credit card payments for this service. Please contact us by email at SSC-Assistance@sscal.com or by phone at (916) 446-7517 if this causes an undue hardship for your organization.