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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 51Ch. 3Art. 6§ 87735 Employee Discipline And Suspension

§ 87735 Employee Discipline And Suspension

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§ 87735 Employee Discipline And Suspension

Key Takeaways

  • •If a permanent community college employee does something really bad (like a serious crime, refusing to work without a good reason, or acting immorally), they can be suspended right away.
  • •The employee gets a written notice saying they will be fired in 30 days unless they ask for a hearing to explain their side.
  • •The school board can start this process if someone files a complaint or if they write the charges themselves.

Example

A community college teacher is arrested for stealing from a store.

The school board can suspend the teacher right away and send a notice saying they will be fired in 30 days unless the teacher asks for a hearing to defend themselves.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 87735 Employee Discipline And Suspension

Upon the filing of written charges, duly signed and verified by the person filing them with the governing board of a community college district, or upon a written statement of charges formulated by the governing board, charging a permanent employee of the district with immoral conduct, conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude, with incompetency due to mental disability, or with willful refusal to perform regular assignments without reasonable cause, as prescribed by reasonable rules and regulations of the employing district, the governing board may, if it deems such action necessary, immediately suspend the employee from his or her duties and give notice to him or her of his or her suspension, and that 30 days after service of the notice, he or she will be dismissed, unless he or she demands a hearing. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1302, Sec. 127. Effective September 25, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 87732 Employee Dismissal Grounds
  • § 87737 Employee Suspension Notice Requirements
  • § 87675 Arbitrator Discovery And Penalties
  • § 87680 Employee Discipline Hearing Rules
  • § 89535 Employee Discipline Grounds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87735.
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