Attachment II(e)

Sample Letter

DISCHARGE (DISCIPLINARY)

[date]

Memo to: [Name of employee, social security number, and department]

From: [University official with discharge authority]

Subject: Discharge

This is to inform you that I am discharging you from your job and terminating your employment with the University, effective at the end of your normal work day on [date] for failure to meet the performance standards of your position as a [employee's title] in the [name of department] at Texas State University-San Marcos.

[Check wording of all discharge letters with Human Resources.]

You have the right to appeal this discharge letter through the grievance procedures in UPPS No. 04.04.41, "Staff Employee Grievances and Complaint Policy” within 10 working days of receipt. Contact Human Resources if you have questions.

A copy of this letter will be placed in your official personnel record in Human Resources.

Please acknowledge below your receipt and understanding of this letter.

 _____________________

Department Head

_____________________

Human Resources (concurrence)

_____________________

Signature of Employee

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Date