This agency has a six step Progressive Disciplinary Process which is to be followed when unsatisfactory staff or volunteer performance occurs.

Step 1) The immediate supervisor will issue a verbal warning.

Step 2) The immediate supervisor will issue a written warning.

Step 3) The issue is brought to the attention of the Personnel Committee, who will arrange a meeting with the person(s) involved.

Step 4) A trial period will be set for the employee/ volunteer to make the required changes.The length of this trial period will be specified in writing.

Step 5) The Personnel Committee will review the performance during the trial period

Step 6) If the performance is unsatisfactory, the employee/volunteer will be dismissed.

Any written appeal from staff must be submitted to the Executive Director within seven days of dismissal. Any written appeal from the Executive Director must be submitted to the Chair of the Personnel Committee within seven days of dismissal. If an appeal is not resolved at this level, it can be brought to the full board of directors for resolution within fourteen days.

Performance Review

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All paid staff will receive an annual performance evaluation within one month of the anniversary date of their hiring.

The evaluation of the Executive Director will be conducted by the Personnel Committee and approved by the board of directors.The evaluation of other staff will be conducted by the Executive Director and approved by the Personnel Committee.

All staff will be asked to review and sign their written performance appraisal, which will then be placed in their personnel files.The employee will also receive a copy.

Evaluation of volunteers will be handled by the Volunteer Coordinator.