Employee Guidebook 2017 - 2018
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EMPLOYEE GUIDEBOOK 2017 - 2018 Wilton Public Schools P.O. Box 227 Wilton, Connecticut 06897 (203) 762-3381 Fax (203) 762-2177 Dear Colleagues, I would like to welcome you to the start of the 2017-2018 school year! To our new staff members we extend a warm welcome and are very happy that you have joined our team! This employee guidebook provides select policies, guidelines, and district information for all Wilton Public Schools employees. Please take time to read the guidebook carefully and keep it for future reference. All Wilton Public Schools policies and regulations can be found by visiting the district website at http://www.wilton.k12.ct.us/pages/Wilton_School_District and selecting the Board of Education tab. While parts of this guidebook apply specifically to teaching staff, there are very important portions that apply to all staff members and are provided to ensure that all staff members are aware of key policies and guidelines. All employees are required to review this guidebook and adhere to Board policies and district procedures. We anticipate a very positive school year and hope that this guidebook will be informative. Please note that the provisions of this guidebook are not intended to create contractual obligations with respect to any matters that are covered, nor is this guidebook intended to create a contract guaranteeing that you will be employed for any specific time period. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office or discuss them with your building principal/supervisor. Thank you for your review of this information. Sincerely, Kevin J. Smith Kevin J. Smith, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools TABLE OF CONTENTS District Information Wilton Public Schools Vision and Goals .................................................................. 7 Board of Education Offices ...................................................................................... 8 Board of Education Members ................................................................................... 9 Non Discrimination Statement .................................................................................. 9 FAQ’s/Contacts....................................................................................................... 10 Our Schools ............................................................................................................. 12 Calendar .................................................................................................................. 13 Cancellations, Delays and Closings ........................................................................ 15 General Employment Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Bullying Prevention: Safe School Climate Plan ..................................................... 16 Child Abuse and Neglect ........................................................................................ 19 Civility .................................................................................................................... 26 Computer System Acceptable Use.......................................................................... 27 Connecticut Code & Statement of Professional Responsibilities ........................... 28 Common Core of Teaching ..................................................................................... 32 Email Communication – Staff Guidelines .............................................................. 33 Employee Conduct .................................................................................................. 34 Field Trips ............................................................................................................... 35 Food Allergies – Management Plan ........................................................................ 36 Hazing ..................................................................................................................... 37 Lockdown ............................................................................................................... 37 Religious Matters ................................................................................................... 38 Sexual Abuse Prevention Training ......................................................................... 40 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment ........................................................... 41 Staff/Student Interaction ......................................................................................... 44 Staff /Student Non-Fraternization ........................................................................... 46 Social Networking .................................................................................................. 47 Toileting .................................................................................................................. 47 Tutoring................................................................................................................... 48 Wilton Public School Statement of Professional Responsibilities ......................... 49 Resources AESOP/Attendance Management ........................................................................... 50 Gmail ...................................................................................................................... 52 PowerTeacher ......................................................................................................... 53 Payroll Services ...................................................................................................... 53 School Messenger ................................................................................................... 57 Teacher Evaluation and Support Plan ..................................................................... 58 TEAM ..................................................................................................................... 61 Instructional Leaders ............................................................................................... 62 Technology ............................................................................................................ 64 5 Information for Substitutes .................................................................................. 68 Appendices FERPA .................................................................................................................... 74 FOIA ....................................................................................................................... 75 FMLA ..................................................................................................................... 76 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 77 ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................... 78 6 Vision for Wilton Public Schools All Wilton graduates will demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, and will be innovators, collaborators and creative and critical thinkers who are socially responsible, civic-minded and have internalized the virtues of compassion and empathy. Our instructional program will meet the demands of a globally interconnected society by providing a rigorous and comprehensive, holistic educational experience. As a result, Wilton Public Schools will be recognized as a premier, dynamic, learner-focused district that leads the nation in educational excellence. Theory of Action If the district adopts a personalized, student-centered approach to teaching and learning, then all students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for success in the 21st Century. Strategic Objectives Build the capacity of teachers to Build the capacity of teachers to Build the capacity of teachers to design and implement high quality use the principles of Universal create trusting, respectful, and performance assessments. Design for Learning (UDL) to supportive relationships with develop curricula and instructional students and families. frameworks. Strategic Initiatives Phase 1 Explore Phase 1 Explore Phase 1 Explore Identify the need Identify the need Identify the need Connect to a solution Connect to a solution Connect to a solution Build awareness with key Build awareness with key Build awareness with key stakeholders stakeholders stakeholders Phase 2 Prepare Phase 2 Prepare Phase 2 Prepare Commit to adoption Commit to adoption Commit to adoption Define vision and outcomes Define vision and outcomes Define vision and outcomes Map action steps, outputs, and Map action steps, outputs, and Map action steps, outputs, and resources resources resources Phase 3 Learn Phase 3 Learn Phase 3 Learn Develop expertise through a Develop expertise through a Develop expertise through a cycle of learning, practice, cycle of learning, practice, cycle of learning, practice, feedback, and reflection feedback, and reflection feedback, and reflection Support collaborative work Support collaborative work Support collaborative work Phase 4 Integrate Phase 4 Integrate Phase 4 Integrate Establish expectations and Establish expectations and Establish expectations and criteria for high-quality, system- criteria for high-quality, system- criteria for high-quality, system- wide implementation wide implementation wide implementation Provide technical assistance Provide technical assistance Provide technical assistance Monitor and adjust Monitor and adjust Monitor and adjust implementation implementation