ID S1342

Adds new procedures allowing district courts to augment the record on appeal in certificated employee discharge cases, permitting additional evidence to be presented if material and relating to board action validity.

Delegates to superintendent or designee the ongoing authority to place certificated employees on involuntary leave of absence, subject to board ratification or nullification at the next scheduled meeting or within 21 days.

Establishes involuntary leave shall be without pay when a criminal court order prevents employee contact with minors, students, or other employees, or when employee is detained; otherwise leave is with pay.

Requires salary maintenance in a district-managed account during unpaid involuntary leave, with funds returned (less substitute costs) if employee returns following court order removal or acquittal, and mandates PERSI retirement credit for leave period.

Limits investigation-based involuntary leave to 60 working days before administrative leave must cease or personnel recommendation must be advanced to the board; criminal investigation timelines are unlimited.