Auxiliary Handbook
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MANSFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUXILIARY HANDBOOK 2021-2022 If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance. Revised 8/5/21 MANSFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michelle Newsom President Desiree Thomas Vice President Randall Canedy Secretary Keziah Valdes Farrar Karen Marucci Warren Davis Darrell Sneed ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Dr. Kimberley Cantu Superintendent Dr. Sean Scott Deputy Superintendent Michelle Trongaard Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance Jeff Brogden Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Bond Programs Donald Williams Associate Superintendent of Communications and Marketing Dr. Jennifer Stoecker Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brandon Johnson Donna O’Brian Area Superintendents David Wright Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Campus Support Jennifer Young Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability Greg Minter Police Chief This booklet does not constitute an offer of employment or alter the fact that an at-will employment relationship may be terminated by either party at any time. Revised 8/5/21 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Mansfield ISD ................... 5 10. Jury Duty ........................................ 24 Note on Annualized Salaries ............... 5 11. Compliance with a Subpoena……...25 (Payday Schedule is Online) 12. Truancy Court Appearances………..25 Acknowledgement of Handbook ......... 6 13. Leave for Peace Officers……………25 Employment ......................................... 7 14. Military Leave .................................... 25 1. Equal Opportunity Employer ........... 7 Employee Relations & 2. Application & Interview .................... 7 Communications .................................. 26 3. Selection .......................................... 8 1. Employee Recognition & 4. Employment after Retirement .......... 8 Appreciation ................................... 26 5. Inservice & Staff Development ........ 8 2. District Communications ................... 26 6. Documents for Employment ............ 8 Complaints & Grievances ..................... 26 7. Searches/Alcohol & Drug Testing ... 8 Employee Conduct & Welfare ............... 26 8. Employees Required to Have 1. Disciplinary Action ............................ 26 Commercial Driver’s License………9 2. Discrimination, Harassment, & 9. At-Will Employment, Assignments Retaliation ...................................... 28 & Work Schedule ............................. 9 3. Harassment of Students ................... 29 10. Transfers/Reassignments................ 9 4. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse ... 29 11. Safety & Reporting Accidents ........ 10 5. Reporting Suspected Sexual Abuse/ 12. Identification Badges ..................... 10 Maltreatment of Children…………….30 13. Use of District Vehicles .................. 10 6. Reporting Suspected Bullying of 14. Outside Employment ..................... 10 Students……………………………….31 15. Performance Evaluation ................ 10 7. Reporting Crime………………………31 16. Promotions ..................................... 10 8. Personal Use of Electronic 17. Appearance & Uniforms ................ 11 Communications …………………..…31 Compensation & Benefits .................. 11 9. Electronic Communications between 1. Salaries & Pay Raises ................... 11 Employee, Students, & Parents ...... 32 2. Timecards/Timesheets .................. 11 10. Private Devices………………………34 3. Paychecks ...................................... 11 11. Criminal Background Checks ........... 34 4. Automatic Payroll Deposit ............. 12 12. Employee Arrests and Convictions .. 34 5. Payroll Deductions ......................... 12 13. Discharge of Convicted Employees..35 6. Overtime Compensation ................ 12 14. Alcohol & Drug-Abuse Prevention .... 35 7. Call outs/Emergency Overtime…...13 15. Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use .......... 35 8. Breaks for Expression of 16. Safety ................................................ 35 Breast Milk ………………………….13 17. Possession of Firearms & Weapons 36 9. Health Insurance ............................ 13 18. Fraud and Financial Impropriety……36 10. Supplemental Insurance Benefits . 14 19. Telephone Usage……………….……37 11. Cafeteria Plan (Sec 125) ............... 14 20. Language .......................................... 37 12. Workers’ Compensation Insurance14 21. Conduct ............................................. 37 13. Unemployment Compensation ..... 14 22. Student Contact ................................ 37 14. Terminating Payroll Checks .......... 14 23. Asbestos Management Plan ............ 37 15. Retirement ..................................... 15 24. Pest Control Treatment .................... 37 Leaves & Absences ............................ 15 25. Radio Communication Procedures .. 38 1. Personal Leave.............................. 16 26. Motor Vehicle Reports ...................... 38 2. Non-Duty Days……………………..18 27. Tardiness/ Excessive Absenteeism . 38 3. Holidays ......................................... 18 28. Absence from Work .......................... 38 4. Vacation ......................................... 18 29. Conflict of Interest……………………39 5. Sick Leave Bank, Pool .................. 19 30. Personnel Records…………………..39 6. Family and Medical Leave (FML) .. 20 31. Gifts and Favors……………………...40 7. Leave of Absence .......................... 22 General Procedures ............................... 40 8. Workers’ Compensation Benefits .. 22 1. Bad Weather ..................................... 40 9. Assault Leave ................................ 24 2. Work Cancellation Day ..................... 40 Updated 8/5/21 3 3. Emergencies ..................................... 40 4. Health Safety Training……………….41 5. Name & Address Changes ............... 41 6. Reports Concerning Court-ordered Withholding………….41 Termination of Employment ................. 41 1. Resignations ..................................... 41 2. Termination ....................................... 41 Parking Guidelines ................................ 42 Acknowledgement of Handbook Form.45 Updated 8/5/21 4 WELCOME TO THE MANSFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT On behalf of the Mansfield Board of Trustees and the administrative staff, welcome to the family of employees of the Mansfield Independent School District. This document has been provided to acquaint you with the policies and procedures, which govern the performance of your duties and to explain what is expected of an employee of the MISD. As an employee of the District, you will find the document essential in helping you to function in an appropriate, professional manner, and it should prevent unpleasant experiences due to misinformation. It is required for you to read this information. Please pay special attention to the following: • You will need to sign the acknowledgement receipt that you have read the Auxiliary Handbook. Return a copy to your supervisor. • Mansfield ISD’s Board Policy is located online at www.mansfieldisd.org. • If you need a printed copy of any section of the board policy and you do not have access to a computer, you may request that information from your supervisor, Human Resource Services, or any other employee who has access to a computer. • The Auxiliary Handbook can be found online at www.mansfieldisd.org and in Safe Schools found on the district website under staff quicklinks. For information on department policies, you can refer to Board Policy or the individual department handbook. If you work in these departments, the appropriate handbook will be furnished. If you have any questions or need any clarification, please contact your supervisor, Human Resource Services, or the Benefits Department. We wish you well and hope that you will have a long and happy career with the Mansfield Independent School District. This handbook, in and of itself, in no way implies a guarantee or contract of employment. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the District unilaterally designates that employees will be paid on an annualized (12 month) basis in accordance with the District’s payday schedule. Updated 8/5/21 5 Auxiliary Handbook Receipt AUXILIARY HANDBOOK, TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND INTERNET SAFETY POLICY Print Name Campus/Department Please initial by the following: _______ I hereby acknowledge receipt of my personal copy of the Mansfield ISD Employee Handbook, Technology Acceptable Use Policy, and the Internet Safety Policy. I agree to read these documents and abide by the standards, policies, and procedures defined or referenced in the documents listed. _______ I understand that changes in district policies may supersede, modify, or eliminate the information summarized in the above listed documents. As the district provides updated 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 the personnel department if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation. _______ I understand that my use of the district’s technology resources is not private and that the district will monitor my activity. _______ I have read the district’s Technology Acceptable