The imposition of discipline without just cause by The District or any agent thereof in the form of written warning(s) and/or suspension(s) with or without pay shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) Where The District or person(s) acting on behalf of The District so disciplines any person covered by this Collective Agreement and where the affected person is not satisfied that the discipline is for just cause, The District's action shall be deemed to be a difference between the parties to or persons bound by this Collective Agreement under ARTICLE 10: Dispute Concerning This Agreement
(b) When such a difference is referred for arbitration the provisions of the Labour Relations Act respecting the appointment, powers, duties and decisions of arbitrators and arbitration boards shall apply hereto.
(c) This ARTICLE does not apply to teacher assessment and evaluation processes done pursuant to District policy and practices and amendments thereto, except to the extent that any such assessment or evaluation is used as the basis of or in connection with the disciplinary action.
(d) The Local Association agrees that The District has the right to suspend an employee with or without pay for just cause.