The following are grounds for demotion, suspension or termination

1. Policies and Procedures
   1. Failure to abide by college policies and procedures.
2. Job Performance and Attendance
   1. Failure to meet requirements of the job description.
   2. Unauthorized absence or excessive absence or tardiness, defined as more than five unexcused absences in a rolling calendar year.
   3. Failure to report to work or notify a supervisor for three consecutive workdays without valid justification.
   4. Failure to prepare or maintain required records or reports or unauthorized removal of records or documents from college files.
   5. Failure to maintain a professional or occupational license, certificate, permit, or driver’s license if it is a requirement of the position.
   6. Failure of a supervisory employee to complete evaluations as scheduled, address safety and/or liability issues in the workplace, or take corrective disciplinary action where such action is needed.
3. Fraud, Falsification, or Dishonesty
   1. Falsification of identity related to matters of employment including application.
   2. Willful and/or negligent falsification of records or reports.
   3. Soliciting or accepting a bribe.
4. Behavior Toward Others, Including Administration, Supervisors, Coworkers, Students
   1. Intimidating behavior toward others including, but not limited to, verbal threats, stalking, bullying.
   2. Using insulting, abusive, or profane language.
   3. Insubordination: Refusal to comply with order or instruction from a supervisor or superior in employee’s chain of command.
5. Misuse of Resources
   1. Embezzling, stealing, or misappropriation of college funds.
   2. Stealing or misappropriation of property or equipment belonging to the college, CSKT, vendors, or fellow employees.
   3. Accessing or communicating data not pertaining to official job duties without authorization.
   4. Use of SKC technology resources to 1) willfully receive, create, transmit, or disseminate images, audio, video, test, email or other electronic media that are generally considered sexually explicit; b) run a personal business, c) gamble, or 4) harass, threaten, or intimidate others.
   5. Willful sabotage of information technology resources.
6. Safety, Security, and Workplace Violence
   1. Endanger self, fellow employees, students, or the public through negligent violation of college policies or other tribal or federal laws, regulations, or guidelines.
   2. Operate college vehicles or equipment without proper license or authorization.
   3. Operate college vehicles or equipment in an unsafe or negligent manner.
   4. Failure to immediately report an accident or damage to college equipment or a vehicle (college-owned, personal, or rental) while on college premises or while conducting college business.

This list is not intended to be considered all-inclusive.

History:

Adopted: Policy has been in place prior to Sept. 2003
Revised: September 2010, 8/21/13, 04/15/15, 4/11/25
Reviewed 1/2018, 9/2020