EMPLOYEEHANDBOOK2003-200403/04TableofContentsIntroduction………………………………………………………………………………………………….5EmployeehandbookreceiptDistrictinformation……………………………………………………………………………………..….8DescriptionofthedistrictMissionstatementDistrictgoalsandobjectivesBoardoftrusteesAdministrationSchooldirectoryEmployment……………………………………………………………………………………..…………12EqualemploymentopportunityJobvacancyannouncementsEmploymentafterretirementContractandnoncontractemploymentSearchesandalcoholanddrugtestingFirstaidandCPRcertificationReassignmentsandtransfersWorkloadandworkschedulesNotificationofparentsregardingcertificationstatusPerformanceevaluationEmployeeinvolvementStaffdevelopmentCompensationandbenefits………………………………………………........................................17Salaries,wages,andstipendsPaychecksAutomaticpayrolldepositPayrolldeductionsOvertimecompensationTravelexpensereimbursementHealth,dental,andlifeinsuranceSupplementalinsurancebenefitsCafeteriaplanbenefits(Section125)UnemploymentcompensationinsuranceTeacherretirementTax-sheltedannunityOtherbenefitprograms2Leavesandabsences……………………………………………………..……………………………..22PersonalleaveSickleaveUseandrecordingofsickleaveLocalleaveSickLeavePoolTemporarydisabilityAbsenceFromDutyformsFamilyandmedicalleaveWorkers’compensationbenefitsAssaultleaveBereavementleaveJurydutyOthercourtappearancesMilitaryleaveEmployeerelationsandcommunications……………………………………………………….…..28EmployeerecognitionandappreciationDistrictcommunicationsComplaintsandgrievances…………………………………………………………………………..…29Employeeconductandwelfare………………………………………………………………………...31StandardsofconductCodeofEthicsandStandardPracticesforTexasEducatorsandenforceablestandardsHarassmentSexualharassmentDrug-abusepreventionDietarysupplementsReportingsuspectedchildabuseAssociationsandpoliticalactivitiesSafetyMealchargesbyemployeesMisuseofcompensatedtimeTobaccouseEmployeearrestsandconvictionsPossessionoffirearmsandweaponsVisitorsintheworkplacexedmaterialsIntellectualpropertiesComputeruseanddatamanagementSeasonaldecorationsGiftsandfavorsAsbestosmanagementplanPestcontroltreatmentUseofdistrictvehicleCommercialDriversLicense-parttimedriversKeyControlParkingatDistrictAdministrativeOffices(CSS)3HousekeepingPersonalphonecallsandcellulartelephonesAnimalsindistrictbuildingsRumorcontrolGeneralprocedures………………………………………………………………………...……….……46BadweatherclosingEmergenciesPurchasingproceduresNameandaddresschangesPersonnelrecordsBuildinguseTerminationofemployment………………………………………………………………….…………48ResignationsDismissalornonrenewalofcontractemployeesDismissalofnoncontractemployeesExitinterviewsandproceduresReportstotheStateBoardforEducatorCertificationReportsconcerningcourt-orderedwithholdingStudentissues………………………………………………………………………………………….....50EqualeducationalopportunitiesStudentrecordsParentandstudentcomplaintsAdministeringmedicationtostudentsStudentdisciplineStudentattendanceHazingSchoolSafetyResources………………………………………………………………………………………………….52SchoolCalendarHelpfulContacts4IntroductionThepurposeo...
