Donna ISD 2021-2022 Employee Handbook
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Donna ISD 2021-2022 Employee Handbook If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Office at 956-464-1607. (Updated 08.04.202) Table of Contents Employee Handbook Receipt ................................................................................................. 4 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5 District Information ............................................................................................................... 6 Description of the District ........................................................................................................... 6 District Map ................................................................................................................................. 7 Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives .................................................................................. 8 Board of Trustees ........................................................................................................................ 9 Board Meeting Schedule ........................................................................................................... 10 Administration ........................................................................................................................... 11 School Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 12 Helpful Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 13 School Directory ........................................................................................................................ 15 Employment ........................................................................................................................ 17 Equal Employment Opportunity ................................................................................................ 17 Job Vacancy Announcements .................................................................................................... 17 Employment after Retirement .................................................................................................. 17 Contract and Noncontract Employment ................................................................................... 17 Certification and Licenses .......................................................................................................... 18 Recertification of Employment Authorization .......................................................................... 19 Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing .................................................................................... 19 Health Safety Training ............................................................................................................... 20 Reassignments and Transfers .................................................................................................... 20 Workload and Work Schedules ................................................................................................. 21 Breaks for Expression of Breast Milk ......................................................................................... 21 Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications ...................................................................... 22 Outside Employment and Tutoring ........................................................................................... 22 Performance Evaluation ............................................................................................................ 22 Employee Involvement .............................................................................................................. 23 Staff Development ..................................................................................................................... 23 Compensation and Benefits ................................................................................................. 23 Salaries, Wages, and Stipends ................................................................................................... 23 Paychecks................................................................................................................................... 24 Automatic Payroll Deposit ......................................................................................................... 26 Payroll Deductions ..................................................................................................................... 26 Overtime Compensation ........................................................................................................... 26 Travel Expense Reimbursement ................................................................................................ 27 Health, Dental, and Life Insurance ............................................................................................ 27 Supplemental Insurance Benefits .............................................................................................. 28 Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) ........................................................................................ 28 1 Workers’ Compensation Insurance ........................................................................................... 28 Unemployment Compensation Insurance ................................................................................ 28 Teacher Retirement ................................................................................................................... 29 Leaves and Absences ........................................................................................................... 30 Personal Leave ........................................................................................................................... 31 State Sick Leave ......................................................................................................................... 32 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—General Provisions ..................................................... 32 Local Procedures for Implementing Family and Medical Leave Provisions................................ 34 Temporary Disability Leave ....................................................................................................... 36 Workers’ Compensation Benefits .............................................................................................. 36 Assault Leave ............................................................................................................................. 37 Bereavement Leave ................................................................................................................... 37 Jury Duty .................................................................................................................................... 37 Compliance with a Subpoena .................................................................................................... 37 Covid-19………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 Truancy Court Appearances ...................................................................................................... 38 Religious Observance ................................................................................................................ 38 Military Leave ............................................................................................................................ 38 Police Leave.............................................................................................................................................39 Employee Relations and Communications .........................................................................39 Employee Recognition and Appreciation .................................................................................. 39 District Communications ........................................................................................................... 39 Complaints and Grievances ...............................................................................................40 Employee Conduct and Welfare ........................................................................................60 Standards of Conduct ................................................................................................................ 60 Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………………………..........…………….64 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation ............................................................................ 66 Harassment of Students ............................................................................................................ 66 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse ............................................................................................. 67 Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children ............................................................................ 68 Reporting Crime ......................................................................................................................... 68 Technology Resources ............................................................................................................... 69 Personal Use of Electronic Communications............................................................................