PDF Alba-Golden ISD Employee Handbook

Alba-Golden ISD Employee Handbook

2015-2016

Table of Contents

Employee Handbook Receipt ........................................................................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6

District Information .......................................................................................................... 7 Description of the District ............................................................................................................ 7 District Map ................................................................................................................................. 8 Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives ................................................................................... 9 Board of Trustees ....................................................................................................................... 12 School Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 13 Helpful Contacts......................................................................................................................... 13

Employment .........................................................................................................................................13

Equal Employment Opportunity .................................................................................................13 Job Vacancy Announcements......................................................................................................14 Employment After Retirement....................................................................................................14 Contract and Noncontract Employment...................................................................................... 14 Certification and Licenses .......................................................................................................... .15 Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing ..................................................................................... 16 Health Safety Training ................................................................................................................ 16 Reassignments and Transfers ......................................................................................................... .16 Workload and Work Schedules ................................................................................................. 17 Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications ...................................................................... 18 Outside Employment and Tutoring............................................................................................ 18 Performance Evaluation ............................................................................................................. 19 Employee Involvement .............................................................................................................. 19 Staff Development ..................................................................................................................... .19

Compensation and Benefits......................................................................................... 20 Salaries, Wages, and Stipends .................................................................................................... 20 Paychecks ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Automatic Payroll Deposit.........................................................................................................20 Payroll Deductions ..................................................................................................................... 20 Overtime Compensation............................................................................................................. 21 Travel Expense Reimbursement..................................................................................................21 Health, Dental, and Life Insurance............................................................................................. 21 Supplemental Insurance Benefits............................................................................................... 22 Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) ........................................................................................ 22 Workers' Compensation Insurance ............................................................................................ 23 Unemployment Compensation Insurance .................................................................................. 24

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Leaves and Absences .................................................................................................... 25 Personal Leave ........................................................................................................................... 26 State Sick Leave .........................................................................................................................27 Local Leave................................................................................................................................ 27 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)--General Provisions .................................................. 27 Local Family and Medical Leave Provisions ............................................................................. 27 Temporary Disability Leave ...................................................................................................... 30 Workers' Compensation Benefits .............................................................................................. 31 Assault Leave ............................................................................................................................. 28

Jury Duty.....................................................................................................................................31

Other Court Appearances ........................................................................................................... 32 Military Leave............................................................................................................................ 29

Employee Relations and Communications .................................................................. 33 Employee Recognition and Appreciation .................................................................................. 33 District Communications............................................................................................................ 33

Complaints and Grievances .......................................................................................... 33

Employee Conduct and Welfare ................................................................................. 34 Standards of Conduct ................................................................................................................. 34 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation ............................................................................. 38 Harassment of Students .............................................................................................................. 38 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse.............................................................................................. 38 Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children .............................................................................. 40 Technology Resources ...............................................................................................................40 Personal Use of Electronic Media ..............................................................................................41 Use of Electronic Media with Students. ....................................................................................42 Criminal History Background Checks ....................................................................................... 44 Employee Arrests and Convictions ............................................................................................ 45 Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Prevention ......................................................................................... 45 Tobacco Use............................................................................................................................... 46 Fraud and Financial Impropriety................................................................................................ 46 Conflict of Interest ..................................................................................................................... 47 Gifts and Favors ......................................................................................................................... 47 Copyrighted Materials................................................................................................................ 48 Associations and Political Activities .......................................................................................... 48 Charitable Contributions ............................................................................................................ 48

Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 49 Possession of Firearms and Weapons ........................................................................................ 43 Visitors in the Workplace........................................................................................................... 49 Asbestos Management Plan ....................................................................................................... 50 Pest Control Treatment............................................................................................................... 44 Other Topics............................................................................................................................... 50

Bad Weather Closing ................................................................................................................. 51

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Emergencies...............................................................................................51 Name and Address Changes........................................................................... .. .51 Personnel Records ...................................................................................................................... 52 Building Use .............................................................................................................................. 52 Termination of Employment ...........................................................................................53 Resignations ............................................................................................................................... 53 Dismissal or Nonrenewal of Contract Employees...................................................................... 53 Dismissal of Noncontract Employees .........................................................................................54 Exit Interviews and Procedures.................................................................................................. 54 Reports to Texas Education Agency .......................................................................................... 54 Reports Concerning Court-Ordered Withholding ...................................................................... 55 Student Issues................................................................................................................ 55 Equal Educational Opportunities................................................................................................ 55 Student Records ......................................................................................................................... 56 Parent and Student Complaints .................................................................................................. 56 Administering Medication to Students....................................................................................... 57 Dietary Supplements .................................................................................................................. 57 Psychotropic Drugs .................................................................................................................... 57 Student Conduct and Discipline ................................................................................................. 58 Student Attendance .................................................................................................................... 58 Bullying...................................................................................................................................... 58 Hazing ........................................................................................................................................ 58 Index................................................................................................................................ 59

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Employee Handbook Receipt

Name

Campus/Department

I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Alba-Golden ISD Employee Handbook. I agree to read the handbook and abide by the standards, policies, and procedures defined or referenced in this document.

Employees have the option of receiving the handbook in electronic format or hard copy.

Please indicate your choice by checking the appropriate box below:

I choose to receive the employee handbook in electronic format and accept responsibility for accessing it according to the instructions provided.

I choose to receive a hard copy of the employee handbook.

The information in this handbook is subject to change. I understand that changes in district policies may supersede, modify, or render obsolete the information summarized in this book. As the district provides updated policy information, I accept responsibility for reading and abiding by the changes.

I understand that no modifications to contractual relationships or alterations of at-will employment relationships are intended by this handbook.

I understand that I have an obligation to inform my supervisor or department head of any changes in personal information such as phone number, address, etc. I also accept responsibility for contacting my supervisor or Brenda Kelley if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation.

Signature

Date

Please sign and date this receipt and forward it to Pam Hass by August 31, 2015.

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