§ 87669 Employee Discipline Decisions

Education Code·California

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•The boss (governing board) decides if a worker gets fired or punished.
•If the worker is punished, the boss decides what the punishment is.
•The boss also decides if the punishment or firing happens right away or later.

Example

A teacher keeps showing up late to class.

The school board (the boss) can decide to fire the teacher or give them a warning. They also decide if it happens now or after some time.

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§ 87669 Employee Discipline Decisions

The governing board shall determine whether a contract or regular employee is to be dismissed or penalized. If the employee is to be penalized, the governing board shall determine the nature of those penalties. If the employee is to be dismissed or penalized, the governing board shall determine whether the decision shall be imposed immediately or postponed in accordance with Section 87672. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87669.

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