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Substitute Teacher

Handbook

Dillon School District Four 1738 Highway 301 North Dillon, South Carolina 29536

Revised: August 1, 2017 Dillon School District Four A Handbook for Substitute Teachers

WELCOME

Every day counts in the education of the individual, the student. A substitute teacher makes an important contribution to the students and to the absent teacher. Your willingness to render this service is appreciated.

This booklet has been prepared for you in the hope that the suggestions herein may contribute to your success. This information is of a general nature only. Instructions and directions for teaching a particular assignment will be given to you when you report to the school. If you have questions, feel free to ask the school administration.

Join with us in our efforts to provide the very best of educational opportunities for all of the students of Dillon School District Four.

======Daily Substitute Pay Scale High School Graduate $60.00 Four-Year College Graduate $65.00 Certified Teacher $75.00 ** NOTE: It is the responsibility of the substitute teacher to submit a copy of the college transcript, diploma, or teaching credentials to the Personnel Office in order to increase the daily rate. The daily rate increase will be effective the date of submission. Renewal of Substitute Teacher Status If personal data has been changed, such as phone number, address, etc., the files should be updated. It is the responsibility of the substitute to keep his/her file correct and updated. Any substitute who works during a current school year will receive a letter form the Personnel Office regarding the continuation of substitute work for the next school year. Address/Phone Numbers It is the responsibility of the substitute to keep his/her address and phone number current in SmartFind. Also, paychecks as well as other information are sometimes mailed and it is important to update the files in the Personnel Office. Termination A verbal or written notification is required if the Substitute wishes to have his/her name removed from the active substitute list. Contact: Personnel Office Tammy R. Hargrove 1738 Highway 301 North Dillon, South Carolina 29536 (843) 774-1200

Note: A criminal record history will be requested annually from SLED. A Form I-9 and Certificate of Evaluation for TB must be on file in the Personnel Office.

2 Where to Report Substitute teachers should report to the office immediately upon entering the building. If the principal is not available, report to the assistant principal or the secretary.

Duty It is your responsibility to fulfill any duty obligations of the regular teacher. As a substitute teacher, you can be moved from one class to another class depending on what is needed at the school. Administration will use their judgement in determining your responsibility while on duty.

Bell Schedule Be sure to ask for a bell schedule if one is not provided for you. You should meet the students at the classroom door at the beginning of each class and help set the pace for a good day/class period.

Attendance Attendance should be reported promptly, in pencil, and according to school procedure.

Breakfast/Lunch Assume the responsibility of the regular teacher regarding lunch procedures and follow them carefully. If a student has money to be put on his/her meal account, the money should be put in a separate envelope with the student’s name on it. Collect and send all envelopes to the cafeteria first thing in the morning.

Movement of Students Safe and quiet orderly movement of students is the prime responsibilities of teachers. The substitute teacher must assume this responsibility in the classroom, the halls, the restrooms, the cafeteria, and on the playground.

Materials The substitute should notify the principal, assistant principal, or the school secretary if any assistance is needed in locating any materials needed. Take care of all materials used during the course of the day and return them to their proper location at the end of the school day.

Computers Computers are not to be turned on in any classroom where the regular classroom teacher is not present. Under no circumstances should a substitute be “surfing the Internet”. The computers found in the schools are not for personal use. Exception: The building administrator will determine if computers are used when the regular teacher is absent.

Visitors Visitors must get permission from the office before visiting in the classroom.

Payroll Paychecks will be issued to all employees on the third Thursday of each month. Each school office shall report to the Finance/Business Office the number of days substituted. Because of the temporary nature of the work and because substitute pay is determined by the number of days worked, the paycheck will be based on the information submitted prior to printing of paychecks.

To assist in checking problems when questions arise regarding days included within a pay period, it is suggested that the substitute maintain a record of schools, dates, and classes taught. For your convenience, a record sheet is provided in this handbook. Inquiries regarding your paycheck should be directed first to the secretary of the school(s) where you substituted. If the secretary is unable to help you, then you can contact the Finance/Business Office at 843- 774-1200.

Substitutes work on an as-needed basis and have no contract with Dillon School District Four. Substitutes are subject to federal, state, and local laws as well as policies set forth by the Board of Trustees. A copy of the Board Policy manual may be found on the Dillon School District Four website. Go to www.dillon.k12.sc.us and click on Menu, then School Board, then Policies.

Evaluation

3 To insure that we maintain the highest quality of substitute teachers, each principal or his/her designee will observe and rate substitutes listed on the approved substitute list. Substitutes will be evaluated by their performance in the classroom, attendance, punctuality, dependability, and cooperation. Dillon School District Four will remove substitutes who are not performing satisfactorily and/or who do not substitute on a regular basis when called.

Information Superintendent’s Office (843) 774-1200 ext. 1 Personnel Office (843) 774-1200 ext. 2 Finance/Business Office (843) 774-1200 ext. 3

Responsibilities The substitute has an important and difficult job to perform. In order for the school day to be more productive, the regular classroom teacher should be responsible for providing the following:  Class rolls  Daily lesson plans  A time schedule  Seating chart  Notice of any duties such as recess, lunch, or bus  Fire drill plans  Notice of any special situations that exist  Schedules of building routines and regulations Substitutes should follow all instructions left by the teacher and fulfill any duty responsibilities of the teacher during the normal school hours. Each substitute teacher is responsible to the principal for carrying out the policies of the Board of Trustees as they relate to the school, to the classroom, and to contacts with the pupil and parents. A copy of the Board Policy Manual may be found on the Dillon School District Four website. Go to www.dillon.k12.sc.us and click on Menu, then School Board, then Policies. As a substitute teacher, you may be moved from one class to another class depending on what is needed at the school. Administration will use their judgement in determining your responsibility while on duty.

Confidentiality There may be times when you are made aware of information regarding a student or their family that is necessary for the school’s assistance to the child. However, that information is confidential and must not under any circumstances be shared within or outside the school.

Dress Code In order to set a good example for the children served, the Board of Education expects that all persons exemplify appropriate standards of grooming and dress. Appearance and attire impact significantly on the educational process.

Solicitations At no time should anyone use direct time or facilities in connection with any personal profit activity for themselves or any other business or profit/nonprofit organization.

Professional Ethics A substitute teacher is expected to observe the same ethical codes as a regular teacher, maintaining a professional attitude toward work at all times. Making judgments about students, teachers or buildings on the basis of gossip reflects discredit on the teaching profession. (Refer to Standards of Conduct for South Carolina Educators page 6.)

The substitute teacher’s attitude will have a great deal to do with his/her acceptance by the faculty and students. A friendly, cheerful, and cooperative attitude will start the day right and keep things moving smoothly.

The entire time should be spent working with and for the students. Personal work should be done after school hours and visitors should be scheduled after the work day.

Because of our understanding of the above, all should understand why:  Refrain from criticizing or showing dissatisfaction with the regular teacher or his/her work in the presence of anyone but the principal. Any suggestions or criticism should be given to the principal only, and should be done in private.

 Refrain from making negative remarks about the school, the teachers, the classroom or the students to others in the community. Personal information gained at the school about students, parents, teachers or staff 4 members should be kept confidential. Cooperate in a professional manner with the administration, faculty, and staff of the school.

Condition of Classrooms Substitute teachers are responsible for the condition of the classroom and the equipment at all times. Substitute teachers will hold students responsible for leaving the room clear of clutter of papers, textbooks, and other items of classroom use. If a classroom is used by more than one teacher, it becomes the responsibility of all teachers using the room. On leaving the room for the day, substitute teachers will turn out all lights, close and lock all windows, and close all doors. Use of School Telephone School telephones are maintained for the primary purpose of conducting school business. Of a necessity, conversation should be as brief as possible. Only in cases of emergency should substitute teachers or students be called to the phone during class time. In no instance may students or employees make long distance calls without the approval of the principal. Individuals may be held responsible for unauthorized calls.

District Crisis Response Plan Each school in the district has a School Crisis Response Plan and a School Crisis Response Team (SCRT). Procedures to follow in the event of hazardous weather warning, bomb threat, fire, weapon possession, health emergency, or other crisis situation are clearly outlined in the Dillon District Four Crisis Response Quick Reference Guide located in each classroom and in areas throughout the schools. Also available in each classroom is a kit containing first aid emergency supplies. However, these are only to be used during a major crisis. Regular health and first aid supplies are located in each health room.

Health Room Procedures Each school in the district has a nurse on duty or on call for health emergencies. In the absence of the nurse, designated first responders will provide first aid and emergency care. Except in extreme emergencies, care should be administered only by nurses or first responders in order to minimize the risk of disease transmission to other employees. Anyone who wishes to send a student to the nurse must complete and send a pink health room pass with the student. This pass describes the health concern and provides information necessary for proper documentation of the illness or injury. After caring for the student, the nurse will then complete and send a blue return pass informing the teacher of the resolution of health concern and the time of the student’s departure from the health room.

Medications The school district asks parents to administer all medications at home when possible. However, in situations where students must receive medication during the school day, written authorization signed by the physician and parent must be on file. Medications may only be administered by the school nurse or principal’s designee. All medications must be stored in a locked container in the office, health room, or other approved location. All other medications must be confiscated, stored in the office or health room, and returned to students at the end of the school day. Parents of students in grades PreK-6 must bring medications to school and pick them up when no longer needed.

Blood borne Pathogens Hepatitis B and C, HIV, and other diseases can be transmitted by exposure to blood or other body fluids. An individual may be infected with these and/or other diseases but show no symptoms for many years. Dillon School District Four requires the practice of Universal Precautions to ensure employee protection against disease. Universal Precautions is a method of self-protection that assumes that all individuals receiving care are infected with disease. The use of gloves, frequent hand washing, proper disposal of contaminated waste, and immediate post-exposure medical evaluation are components of this practice

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All staff are required to keep gloves with them at all times. Non-latex gloves are available in all sizes in the health rooms. Protective CPR masks are issued to first responders and are also located in the health rooms. Students wearing clothing contaminated with blood or other body fluids may not ride on school buses or remain in classrooms with other students. If additional clothing is available, they may change and place the contaminated items in red biohazard bags which are available in the health rooms. Contaminated clothing must be stored in the health room until picked up by a parent and may not be sent home on school buses. Sharp objects such as pencils, which have penetrated the skin of an individual, must be confiscated and disposed of in a red biohazard sharps container in the health room.

Safe Disposal of Contaminated Material The housekeeping staff is responsible for safely removing materials contaminated with blood or other body fluids and should be notified immediately of the need to do so. All contaminated tissues, bandages and other hazardous waste 5 should be removed and properly disposed of by the housekeeping staff. Students should be kept a safe distance away from contaminated areas and materials.

Exposure Incidents An exposure incident is any occurrence during which anyone is exposed to the blood or body fluid of another individual through the eyes, mouth, penetration of the skin, or direct contact with non-intact skin. All such incidents should be reported immediately to the principal and school nurse so that protective measures can be taken to prevent the transmission of disease. A confidential medical consultation, post-exposure preventive treatment, and follow-up counseling will be provided.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATORS

Pursuant to State Board of Regulation 43-58, the State Board of Education has the legal authority to deny, revoke, or suspend a certificate, or issue a public reprimand, for the following causes:  incompetence,  willful neglect of duty,  willful violation of the rules and regulation of the State Board of Education,  unprofessional conduct,  drunkenness,  cruelty,  crime against the law of this state or the United States,  immorality,  any conduct involving moral turpitude,  dishonesty,  evident unfitness for the position for which one is employed,  sale or possession of narcotics,  obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate by fraudulent means or through misrepresentation of material facts,  failure to comply with the provisions of a contract without the written consent of the local school board,  test security violation,  failure to comply with a court order for child support, and  failure for a second time to complete successfully the formal evaluation process as an annual contract teacher.

The State Board of Education may impose any one of the following disciplinary actions on an educator certificate:  permanent revocation;  revocation with the right to reapply after three years,  suspension for a specified period of time;  suspension for a specified period of time, upon satisfaction of certain conditions such as drug or alcohol testing,  counseling, or treatment; psychiatric testing, counseling, or treatment; or other conditions appropriate to the facts of the case;  public reprimand.

The process for taking disciplinary action on an educator certificate: 1. The Department of Education may learn of possible grounds for disciplinary action on an educator certificate from a school district superintendent pursuant to State Board of Education Regulation 43-58.1, other states, the media, and individual complaints. 2. Once the Department of Education learns of conduct that may constitute just cause for disciplinary action, the Department will notify the educator of pending disciplinary action and of the educator’s right to a hearing. The educator has fifteen days from the receipt of the notice to make a written request for a hearing. 3. If the educator fails to request a hearing within this time frame, he or she will waive the right to a hearing and the State Board may impose disciplinary action based on the information presented by the Department. 4. If the educator requests a hearing, a hearing will be conducted before the Board or a hearing officer, pursuant to State Board of Education Rule BCAF, Procedures for Educator Certification Hearings.

South Carolina educators have had disciplinary action taken on their certificates for  pursuing a personal, inappropriate relationship with a student;  touching a student inappropriately;  engaging in a physical altercation with a student;  supplying alcohol or drugs to a student;  using a school computer to view or download pornography;  sending or receiving prurient e-mails;  violating test security;  violating state or federal laws involving drugs or alcohol or other illegal behavior;  embezzling public funds; 6  committing breach of trust; and  breaching a teaching contract.

Applicants for certification in South Carolina have had their applications for certification denied because they have serious criminal records and, in some cases, failed to fully disclose their criminal records. Notice of the denial, suspension or revocation of an educator’s certificate is sent to all districts in South Carolina and to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse. Notice of a public reprimand is sent only to the school districts.

Classroom Organization and Management

 Never leave the class unsupervised. If an emergency arises, send a student to the office with a note that you need another adult in the classroom.  Do not administer corporal punishment.  No inappropriate language. The use of curse words is strictly prohibited.  Be sure that the classroom is in order before beginning class work.  Be businesslike but friendly, pleasant, and understanding with the pupils from the very beginning. Quietness and poise are contagious.  Learn to call upon those students whose attention is wavering. By standing where you can see clearly, it is easy to bring back those who are daydreaming or more interested in neighbors, etc.  Avoid criticism, disorganization, and anger in front of the class.  Learn quickly as many of the names of pupils as possible.  When a student interferes with the work of the class, handle the situation in a calm, dignified, and firm manner. On rare occasions when a student becomes so disruptive as to require him/her to be withdrawn temporarily from the classroom, the substitute should send a reliable student to the office to ask for assistance.  Use television or movies only if called for in lesson plans.  Remember:  Favoritism has no place in the classroom  Forcing a child to apologize for something may cause difficulties  Threats cause trouble  Strive to speak in a pleasing, moderate voice.  Begin the class promptly and show enthusiasm for the subject.  Try to handle your own problems but do not allow them to grow complex before calling for assistance.  Do not use punishment for the whole class for the misbehavior of a few.  Do not use students to “take names” of other students.  Do not touch a student in any way that might be considered inappropriate.  Make notes for the regular classroom teacher. The teacher is always interested in what took place during their absence. Maintain notes on particular incidents in the classroom that may become problematic. Note the date and time, the individuals involved, and a brief summary of the incident and actions taken.  Do not allow students to work together unless it is specified in the teacher’s plans.  Finish work before the end of the class so the pupils will have time to put away materials before the bell rings.  Before you leave the building, let the principal, assistant principal or secretary know that you are leaving campus.

Seven Things I Wish I Had Never Said to My Class

7 1. I’m not going to ask you again to shut up! 2. If you don’t start doing your class work, you’ll stay with me until four o’clock and do it. 3. How many times do I have to tell you? 4. What do you mean you can’t find it? It is your book! 5. Okay, you can have the last thirty minutes for a study hall if you will be quiet. 6. That is a stupid question. 7. If you don’t get to work, I will give you more work to complete.

Classroom Control: How to Get It and Keep It

 You want them to be quiet so they can finish a project: Don’t: Threaten like, “Quinten down or we can’t continue.” They will test you to see if you really mean it. Do: Give positive directions for quiet, like “Whisper to your partner.”, or “You may talk quietly.”

 You want them to speak softly: Don’t: Yell to get attention, because yelling will reinforce a bad habit. Do: Speak softly but firmly yourself, setting the pattern for quietness.

 You want them to stop what they are doing: Don’t: Tell them to just stop doing it. They won’t know what to do instead. Do: Tell them what to do instead and why the new activity is better.

 You want to prevent something (touching things or getting out of line): Don’t: Say to them, “Don’t.”, some students may want to find out what happens if they do. Do: Give positive directions such as “Stay in line.”, or “Hands behind your backs.”

 You want them to develop a sense of responsibility: Don’t: Threaten them or speak as though they can’t be trusted. They may act to prove you right. Do: Give them responsibilities and remember that the process is slow.

 You want them to stay in their seats: Don’t: Stop them from making bad decisions –they need to be independent thinkers and learn from mistakes. Do: Give chances to make decisions and except consequences – good or bad – then discuss consequences.

 You want to regain control that you’ve lost: Don’t: Contradict yourself, “This is the last time I’m telling you.”, then repeat it again five minutes later. Do: Change the situations so that it is new – new seating, new activities, or different methods of teaching.

Misbehavior and the Basic Four: How Unmet Needs Lead to Misbehavior and What to do About it

8 Expert Advice about raising children permeates television, the shelves of bookstores, churches, judge’s benches, classrooms, and therapists’ offices. Such “Experts” have sold a myth to American parents, educators, and professionals. Not, unfortunately, that they know it is myth; they believe it themselves.

Myth: How you discipline a child deeply affects how he or she will develop. Truth: Discipline is irrelevant to development if children’s needs are met.

THE MISBEHAVIOR OF CHILDREN always has a purpose. The purpose is related to their needs. The trick is to use the misbehavior as a clue to the need. Then treat the misbehavior separately from the need. The goal of discipline is teaching the fact that behavior has consequence; the goal of meeting needs is shaping healthy children. NOTE: Children who are abused, abandoned, or otherwise traumatized have suffered severe deprivation of their needs. Their misbehavior is the enactment of a “survival skill” which enabled them to survive the trauma. “Discipline” and “Meeting Needs” with such children, while still separable, are both more complicated.

THE BASIC FOUR NEEDS OF CHILDREN Nurturance: love, emotional support, caring attitude, affectionate contact, loving gaze, and verbal affections. Support: help when needed, faith in child’s basic character and competence, verbal expressions of that faith, ability and willingness to handle child’s feelings. Protection: providing safety from harmful, unjust, destructive, abusive things and people. Containment: safe limits giving something to “push against”, stable endurance of child’s bad feelings (grief, anger, etc.) without denying them, limiting behavior (from curiosity to out-of-control) to prevent self or other damage/destruction.

IDENTIFYING NEEDS: Use your own reaction to the child’s behavior to make an educational guess at the need it expresses. PART-TIME AND SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT Code GCG Issued 8/10 ______

Purpose: To establish the basic structure of the employment of part-time and substitute professional employees.

Substitute teachers serve in the absence of regular teachers. To as great an extent as possible, substitute teachers should possess the training and experience to insure that students will receive uninterrupted instruction when the regular teacher has to be absent.

Periodically the district office will send to the schools a list from which a principal/director may employ substitute teachers. Only the principal/director or his/her designee may employ substitute teachers. The following minimum qualifications are required in order for an applicant to be submitted for approval and listed by the district office.

 Although a certified teacher is preferred, a high school diploma or GED will meet the minimum educational requirements.

 Statements from reliable references which attest to the acceptability of the candidate’s character and dependability.

 A willingness to be available for substitute work and to respond on short notice.

 The candidate will complete a district substitute teacher training program.

9 The principal/director has the responsibility for evaluating the effectiveness of each substitute teacher employed in his/her school.

For required criminal record checks on new employees, see policy GBEBDB*, Criminal Record Checks.

Cf.GBEBDB*

Adopted prior to 1976; Revised 5/27/91, 11/15/04, 1/22/07, 8/16/10 ______

Legal references:

A. S.C. Code, 1976, as amended:

1. Section 16-1-60 – Violent crimes defined. 2. Section 23-3-115 – Fees for criminal record searches conducted for charitable organizations. 3. Section 23-3-130 – Determination of information to be supplied and methods of evaluation and dissemination; promulgation of rules and regulations. 4. Section 23-3-430 – Sex offender registry; convictions and not guilty by reason of insanity findings requiring registration. 5. Section 59-19-117 – background checks. 6. Section 59-25-150 and 160 – Revocation or suspension of certificate; “just cause” defined.

Dillon School District Four

STAFF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Code GBE Issued 11/04 ______

Purpose: To establish the board’s vision for the rights and responsibilities of district staff.

All staff members have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with, and abide by, federal and state laws as these affect their work and the regulations designed to implement them. The same requirement applies to the policies of the board and related administrative rules and procedures.

The board expects all staff members to carry out his/her assigned responsibilities with conscientious concern. Essential to the success of ongoing school operations and the instructional program are the following specific responsibilities which the district requires of all personnel.

 faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work  support and enforcement of policies of the board and administrative rules and procedures  diligence in submitting required reports promptly at the times specified  care and protection of school and district property  concern and attention toward his/her own and the board’s legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of students, including the need to ensure that students are under supervision at all times

In their association with students, all school employees should exhibit an appropriate and professional demeanor through their manner, dress, courteousness, industry and attitude in order to establish themselves as role models who influence the development of young people. The board expects its staff members to be exemplary models, as well as provide exemplary instruction.

(Cf. GBAA) 10 Adopted prior to 1976; Revised 10/17/94, 9/21/98, 6/21/99, 11/15/04 ______

Legal references:

A. Federal statutes: 1. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 200 USC 1681, et seq, - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. 2. Drug-Free Workplace Act 102 Stat. 4305-4308 3. Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) – schedules I through V of Section 202.

B. Federal regulations: 1. 54 F.R. 4946 (1/31/89) – Relating to the Drug Free Workplace Act. 2. 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15 – Defining controlled substances.

C. U.S. Code: 1. 20- U.S. Code 6081 - Pro-Children Act of 1994.

Dillon School District Four STAFF DRESS CODE Code GBEBA Issued 6/11 ______

Purpose: To establish the basic structure for a dress code for employees.

District/School personnel should consider themselves as professionals and should always dress to gain respect from those with whom they come in contact. Administrators/Supervisors are expected to make sure staff members are appropriately dressed at all times.

Employees are to groom and dress in a manner that will project an appropriate appearance for each work setting. Employees are perceived as representatives of the school system and should therefore take added care that nothing about their clothing or grooming creates disruption or brings the school or district into disrepute.

Under regular classroom settings, teachers, aides and substitutes will dress in a neat, clean, professional manner. Administration and office staff will dress in a businesslike manner that identifies them as a member of the office team. Food service staff, nurses, bus drivers and custodial staff will dress in a manner that clearly identifies and reflects their role.

Principals and staff will keep in mind that consistency and uniformity in interpretation and implementation of this policy are paramount importance. The administrators in each building are expected to make sure the staff is appropriately dressed at all times. Employees will adhere to the following.

11  Jeans, T-shirts, wind suits, shorts and skorts are not acceptable dress for Dillon School District Four personnel. Friday is considered a regular workday and employees are expected to dress accordingly.

 Men are encouraged to wear ties.

 Skirts and dresses should not be shorter than three inches above the knee.

 Physical education teachers and career and technology educators should wear attire appropriate for their instructional environment.

 Nursing/Custodial/Maintenance/Food service staff and bus drivers should wear attire appropriate for their line of work.

The following will not be acceptable at any time from any employee.

 halter tops/tank tops/tube tops  mini-skirts/short shorts/ short skorts  muscle shirts  bike shorts  leggings  see through blouses/sweaters  strapless/spaghetti strap dresses/tops  sweat/jogging suits  flip flops

Dillon School District Four (see next page) PAGE 2 – GBEBA STAFF DRESS CODE ______

Special Circumstances

It is recognized that there may be special situations where employees would not dress as they normally would (i.e., field days, work days, field trips, etc.). Dress of a questionable nature will be addressed by the superintendent, principal or immediate supervisor.

The district/school administration may establish rules and regulations as necessary to enforce this policy.

Adopted prior to 1976: Revised 10/17/94, 9/21/98, 6/21/99, 11/15/04, 6/20/11

12 Dillon School District Four TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS/STAFF NO SMOKING/SMOKING Code GBED Issued 08/14

Purpose: To establish the basic structure for the tobacco-free schools and staff.

The board believes that tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke (environmental tobacco smoke) are hazardous to the health of human beings, especially children. Therefore, the board affirms that one of the best methods of instruction is one that is provided within a 100 percent tobacco-free environment.

Goal The goal of this policy is to provide a 100 percent tobacco-free, smoke-free environment for all students, staff, contract or other workers and visitors within all district facilities, vehicles and grounds. This includes any building, facility and vehicle owned, leased, rented or chartered by the district. The goal applies to all school-sponsored or school-related events on or of the school grounds. The district commits to the following.  exhibiting healthy behavior for all students, staff, contract or other workers, visitors and the entire community  utilizing proven and effective science-based tobacco use prevention curricula

13  providing access to cessation counseling or referral services for all students and staff

Procedures  Prohibit the use and/or possession of all tobacco products or paraphernalia including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, snuff and alternative nicotine products such as e- cigarettes by all students, staff, contract or other workers and visitors.  Ensure that tobacco use prevention programs, as recommended by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and the South Carolina Department of Education, are an integral part of district substance abuse prevention efforts.  Provide and/or refer to cessation services for students and staff.

Enforcement The district will enforce this policy by determining appropriate disciplinary actions for staff violating this policy such as the following.  verbal reprimands  written notification placed in personnel file  suspension  mandatory enrollment in a tobacco education program  voluntary enrollment in a cessation program

Education and assistance The district will be responsible for providing appropriate cessation counseling and/or referral services for staff members.

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR (see next page) PAGE 2 – GBED TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS/STAFF NO SMOKING/SMOKING

Tobacco industry marketing or sponsorship The district will not accept any contributions or gifts, money or materials from the tobacco industry. The district will not participate in any type of services that are funded by the tobacco industry. In addition, any gear, paraphernalia, clothing, etc., that advertises tobacco use or tobacco products will not be allowed on district grounds or in the possession of faculty, staff, contract or other workers or students at district- sponsored events.

Cf. ADC, JICG

Adopted prior to 1975; Revised 5/18/92, 10/17/94, 9/21/98, 6/21/99, 11/15/04, 11/20/06, 12/17/12, 8/18/14

United States Code:

Pro-Children Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C.A. Sections 7182-7184 14 S.C. Code, 1976, as amended:

Section 16-17-490 - Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (school board rules and regulations may be exempt under certain circumstances).

Section 16-17-500 - Supplying minors with tobacco or cigarettes.

Section 44-95-10, et seq. - Clean Indoor Air Act of 1990.

Section 59-67-150 - Qualifications of bus driver; drinking or smoking on bus.

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT Code GBAA Issued 11/04 ______

Purpose: To establish the board’s vision for a working environment free of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment (staff)

The district will not tolerate or condone sexual harassment in the workplace. The board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense which may result in disciplinary action or dismissal of the offending employee.

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other sexual conduct, either verbal or physical, constitutes sexual harassment under the following circumstances.

 The harasser requires the employee to submit to the conduct as an explicit or implicit condition of employment, status or promotion.

15  The harasser uses the employee’s submission to, or rejection of, the conduct as a basis for an employment decision.  The harassment substantially interferes with an employee’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.  The employee’s submission to, or rejection of, the conduct is the basis for any decision affecting benefits, services, honors, programs or other available activities.

An employee who feels that he/she is being harassed should immediately report such incident to the immediate supervisor of the accused employee alleging sexual harassment to present the matter to the person who is the subject of the complaint.

The district will promptly and thoroughly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. All complaints will be confidential and only those persons necessary for the investigation and resolution of the complaint will be given information about it. The district prohibits retaliation or reprisal in any for against an employee who has filed a complaint of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment (students)

The district prohibits sexual harassment of students by district employees, other students or third parties. All students and employees must avoid any action or conduct which could be viewed as sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when the following occurs.

 Submission to such conduct is made wither expressly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s education.  Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for any decisions affecting a student.  Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s education of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment.

Dillon School District Four (see next page) PAGE 2 – GBAA SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT ______

Any student who feels he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with administrative rule JI-R. All allegations will be investigated promptly and confidentially. The district prohibits retaliation or reprisal in any form against a student who has filed a complaint of sexual harassment.

Any employee or student who is found to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in the case of an employee, or expulsion in the case of a student. The district will take all other appropriate steps to correct or rectify the situation.

The administration may establish rules and regulations as necessary to enforce this policy.

Adopted prior to 1976; Revised 10/17/94, 9/21/98, 6/21/99, 11/15/04

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16 Legal references:

A. Federal statutes: 1. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 USC Section 1681, et seq, - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex by any educational program or activity receiving federal funds.

Dillon School District Four Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Disclosure of School Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that requires the school district, with certain exceptions, to obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a child’s educational records. However, the school may disclose some student information without written consent when the information is designated “Directory Information” unless the parent/guardian has advised the district to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. 17 The primary use for Directory Information by the District is to include this type of information in certain school publications. It is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Examples of school publications are: * a playbill or program, showing a child’s role in a drama or music production * the annual yearbook * honor roll or other recognition lists published at school or in newspapers * graduation programs * sports statistics listed in programs, such as football which may include height and weight of team members

Directory Information can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to: * other schools the student is seeking to attend (transcripts, etc.) * class ring manufacturers * state or federal authorities auditing, evaluating programs, or enforcing state or federal laws * a court by order of a subpoena

Schools will treat each student’s education records as confidential and primarily for local school use. The exception to this rule if for directory information, which includes; the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diploma or certificate and awards received, electronic email address, photograph, grade level, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar information. The district takes special care not to identify students by name or the school they attend in most cases. However, published names in yearbooks, student/school newspapers, are considered domain and can be reproduced by the media.

Two federal laws require school districts that receive assistance under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three Directory Information categories-names, addresses, and telephone listings-unless parents have notified the district that they do not want their child’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.

Refer to Board Policy JRA – Student Records POSSESSION/USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOL Code JICJ Issued 10/09 ______

Purpose: To establish the basic structure for student possession/use of electronic communication devices in school.

Electronic communication devices include mobile/cell telephones, pagers, walkie-talkies, Blackberries or other telecommunication devices that emit an audible signal, vibrate, display a message or otherwise summon or deliver a communication to the possessor.

Communication device ownership by adolescents has proliferated over the past years. These devices are used for various reasons, including emergency use and parental communication. To 18 reflect the societal trend and changing state law, the district will allow the possession of communication devices by students under the following circumstances.

 The use of such devices is not allowed during the regular, academic school day. These devices must be turned off during regular school hours.

 The school principal may limit and/or confiscate such devices if the use of these devices causes a disruption to the school. The student's parent/legal guardian may pick up the confiscated device from the school principal at their convenience.

 These devices may be turned on and used after regular school hours and during extracurricular activities.

The district will make an exception to these rules when a student needs a communication device for a legitimate, documented medical reason. However, before a student may possess a device that is turned on during school hours, the principal must have written, approved evidence on file of the student's medical need for the device.

The district will also make an exception to these rules when a student aged 18 or over is an active member of a volunteer firefighting organization or volunteer emergency service organization. However, before a student may possess a device that is turned on during school hours, the principal must have written, approved evidence on file of the student's membership in a volunteer firefighting or emergency medical service organization.

The district specifically bans the use of camera devices to violate the privacy of a student or staff member.

Adopted 5/18/92; Revised 10/17/94, 1/20/97, 5/15/00, 1/23/06, 10/19/09 ______

Legal references:

A. S.C. Code of laws, 1976, as amended: 1. Section 59-63-280 – Possession of paging devices by public school students; mobile telephones included; adoption of policies.

Dillon School District Four Dillon School District Four 1738 Highway 301 North Dillon, South Carolina 29536 Principal / Assistant Principal List

East Elementary School 774-1222 / 774-1223 Pre K-3 901 East Harrison Street Fax # 841-3881 Dillon, SC 29536 Shannon Berry – Principal [email protected]

South Elementary School 774-1210 / 841-3608 Pre K-3 900 Patriot Street Fax # 841-3685 Dillon, SC 29536 19 Janet Powers-Penuel – Principal [email protected]

Stewart Heights Elementary School 774-1219 / 774-1220 Pre K - 3 1001 West Calhoun Street Fax # 841-3689 Dillon, SC 29536 Dr. Wendy Pace – Principal [email protected]

Gordon Elementary School 774-1227 / 774-1229 4 - 5 926 Perry Avenue Fax # 841-3607 Dillon, SC 29536 Famon Whitfield – Principal [email protected] Erin Burt – Assistant Principal [email protected]

Dillon Middle School 774-1212 / 774-1213 6 - 8 1803 Joan Drive Fax #841-3616 Dillon, SC 29536 Rodney Cook – Principal [email protected] Dr. Walter Jackson – Assistant Principal [email protected] Michael McRea, Jr. – Assistant Principal [email protected]

Dillon High School 774-1230 / 774-1231 9 - 12 1730 Highway 301 North Fax # 774-1234 Dillon, SC 29536 Timothy Gibbs – Principal [email protected] Sandy Cook – Assistant Principal [email protected] Wendy McDaniel – Assistant Principal [email protected] Jason Gunter – Assistant Principal [email protected]

Lake View Elementary School 759-3003 Pre K-5 1311 Scott Street Fax # 759-3013 Lake View, SC 29563 Kim Walsh – Principal [email protected]

Lake View High School 759-3009 6-12 401 East 3rd Avenue Fax # 759-3015 Lake View, SC 29563 Edison Arnette – Principal [email protected] Tamara Nance-Bethea – Assistant Principal [email protected]

Dillon School District Four SCHOOL SCHEDULES 2016-2017 School Teacher Start School End Teacher School Arrival Time for Time for Dismissal Time Students Students Time East Elementary School 901 East Harrison Street 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM 20 Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1222 South Elementary School 900 Patriot Street. 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1210 Stewart Heights Elementary School 1001 West Calhoun Street 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1219 Gordon Elementary School 926 Perry Avenue 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 2:35 PM 3:15 PM Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1227 Dillon Middle School 1803 Joan Drive 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1212 Dillon High School 1730 Highway 301 North 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM Dillon, SC 29536 (843) 774-1230 Lake View Elementary School 1311 Scott Street 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM Lake View, SC 29563 (843) 759-3003 Lake View High School 401 East 3rd Avenue 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 3:05 PM 3:30 PM Lake View, SC 29563 (843) 759-3009

* Duty times may vary from school to school. * Substitute teachers are the same as teachers.

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

APPROVED DATES FOR PAYROLL

School Year 2017-2018

PAYDAY 21 July 07/20/17

August 08/17/17

September 09/21/17

October 10/19/17

November 11/16/17

December 12/14/17

January 01/18/18

February 02/15/18

March 03/15/18

April 04/19/18

May 05/17/18

June 06/21/18

June 06/28/18

These dates may only be changed by approval of a majority vote by the Dillon County School Board.

SUBSTITUTE RECORD Substitute’s Name______

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School ______School ______

Teacher ______Teacher ______

Class/Grade ______Class/Grade ______22 _____ ½ Day _____ Full Day _____ ½ Day _____ Full Day

Date ______Date ______

Class/Grade ______Class/Grade ______

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Date ______Date ______

Dillon School District Four Employee Absentee Report Employee Name Location Indicate Type of Leave Requested By Completing the Date(s) and Number of Days Absent: Short-Term Illness (Fewer than 10 consecutive days) Employee Illness...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Family Illness (Relationship: ) ....Date(s) of Absence # of Days

Long-Term Illness (Request for Long-Term Leave/FMLA Leave Notification Form required.) 23 (10 or more consecutive days)...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Personal Leave ...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days (Of the sick leave days received yearly, 5 days may be used for personal leave with no more than 3 consecutive days. No personal leave will be granted the day prior to and after a holiday, the opening and closing of school and during inservice and parent conference days. Unapproved personal leave may result in a full day’s pay being deducted.) Professional Leave...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Death in Family (Relationship: )...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Injury on the Job...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Jury Duty (Attach copy of Summons.)...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Military Duty (Request for Long-Term Leave with a copy of Orders required.) Date(s) of Absence ______# of Days Organ Donor (Request for Long-Term Leave with the documentation required.) Date(s) of Absence ______# of Days Leave or Suspension (Circle one & check below)...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days (With Pay ____ Without Pay ____)

Retirement Break-In-Service Requirement (Off payroll)...... Date(s) of Absence # of Days Employee Signature: Date:

Approved: ______Not Approved: ______

Principal / Supervisor Signature: ______Date: ______

SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION: Absentee Job ID #

Substitute Name ______Social Security #______

Date(s) Substituted______# of Days Worked ______

Substitute Signature: ______Date ______Revised: July 1, 2016 July 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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July 4 July 4th Holiday August 1-4 School Administrative Training August 8 Mentor/SMC Training 9AM August 9 New Teacher Orientation 8AM New Teacher Luncheon 12 Noon August 9 New Teacher Technology Orientation 1PM-4PM August 10-16 Teacher Inservice-Workdays August 15 Open House and Registration Noon - 7PM / Teachers arrive at 11AM August 17 First Day for Students August 21 Early Dismissal Solar Eclipse Students and Faculty September 4 Labor Day Holiday September 19 Progress Reports September 22 Teacher Inservice-Workday October 20 45th Day October 31 Report Cards October 26 Parent Conferences (4PM – 7PM) October 27 Teacher Inservice-Workday (8AM – 12 Noon) November 28 Progress Reports November 22-24 Thanksgiving Holidays December 11-19 Semester Exams December 15 Half Day for Students / Half Day for Teachers 25 December 18-January 1 Winter Break January 2 Students Return January 12 90th Day January 15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 18 Report Cards February 16 Teacher Inservice-Workday February 20 Progress Reports March 15 Parent Conferences (4PM – 7PM) March 16 Teacher Inservice-Workday (8AM – 12 Noon) March 21 135th Day March 27 Report Cards April 2-6 Spring Break May 1 Progress Reports May 23-24 Senior Exams May 28 Memorial Day Holiday May 25-29 Underclass Exams May 30 Make-Up Exams Half Day for Students May 31 180th Day Half Day for Students DHS Graduation (10AM) - LVHS Graduation (8PM) - Adult Education Graduation (2PM) June 1 Teacher Inservice-Workday June 4 Report Cards Mailed K-12

INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS:

1 st Semester 2 nd Semester October 27th March 16th June 1st

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