Employee Guidebook 2018-19
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EMPLOYEE GUIDEBOOK 2018-19 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 2018-2019 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 www.wiltonps.org 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, Theories of Action and Strategic Objectives........... 7 Board of Education Offices ...................................................................................... 8 Board of Education Members ................................................................................... 9 Non Discrimination Statement ................................................................................ 10 Contacts................................................................................................................... 11 Our Schools ............................................................................................................. 13 Calendar .................................................................................................................. 14 Cancellations, Delays and Closings ........................................................................ 16 General Employment Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Bullying Prevention: Safe School Climate Plan ..................................................... 17 Civility .................................................................................................................... 20 Computer System Acceptable Use.......................................................................... 21 Connecticut Code & Statement of Professional Responsibilities ........................... 22 Controversial Issues in the Curriculum ................................................................... 26 Email Communication ........................................................................................... 26 Email Retention Guide for Teachers ....................................................................... 31 Employee Conduct .................................................................................................. 32 Field Trips ............................................................................................................... 33 Food Allergies – Management Plan ........................................................................ 33 Hate Based Conduct ................................................................................................ 34 Hazing ..................................................................................................................... 35 Lockdown ............................................................................................................... 36 Religious Matters ................................................................................................... 36 Reports of Suspected Abuse ................................................................................... 39 Sexual Abuse Prevention Training ......................................................................... 46 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment ........................................................... 47 Staff/Student Interaction ......................................................................................... 49 Staff /Student Non-Fraternization ........................................................................... 51 Social Networking .................................................................................................. 52 Student Responsible Use of District Technology ................................................... 53 Toileting .................................................................................................................. 53 Tutoring................................................................................................................... 53 Wilton Public School Statement of Professional Responsibilities ......................... 54 Resources AESOP/Attendance Management ........................................................................... 55 Gmail ...................................................................................................................... 56 PowerTeacher ......................................................................................................... 57 Payroll Services ...................................................................................................... 57 School Messenger ................................................................................................... 61 Teacher Evaluation and Support Plan ..................................................................... 62 5 TEAM ..................................................................................................................... 64 Instructional Leaders ............................................................................................... 65 Technology ............................................................................................................ 67 Substitute Information ......................................................................................... 71 Appendices FERPA .................................................................................................................... 77 FOIA ....................................................................................................................... 78 FMLA ..................................................................................................................... 79 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 80 ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................... 81 6 All Wilton graduates will be innovators, collaborators and creative and critical thinkers who are high achieving, 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. Theories of Action Strategic Objectives If the district adopts a Create trusting, respectful, and supportive personalized, student-centered relationships with students and families. approach to teaching and learning, then all students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions Use the principles of Universal Design for needed for success in the 21st Learning (UDL) to develop curricula and Century. instructional framework. Design and implement high quality performance assessments. If teachers possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to: Create high quality classroom assessments that are clear, relevant, and designed for success Engage in collaborative Create high functioning Instructional inquiry and problem Effectiveness Teams (IETs) in each school for solving using district and each subject area. classroom assessment Develop instructional plans that meet the needs of all students Then student academic growth will be higher than average and 7 less variable across classroom, schools, and subject areas. BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES Superintendent of Schools Kevin J. Smith, Ph. D. Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant Lucille DeNovio Extension 8318 Assistant Superintendent Charles A. Smith, Ed. D. Curriculum and Instruction Extension 8322 Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant Laurie Getner Extension 8317 Assistant Superintendent Andrea Leonardi Special Services Extension 8327 Email: [email protected] Assistant Director of Sharon DeAngelo Special Services Extensions:3252/ SPED Administrative Assistant(s) Lori Godin Extension 8312 Michelle Kelly Extension 8315 Director of Human Resources Maria Coleman and General Administration Extension 8324 Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant(s) Traci De Angelis Extension 8328 Erika Cross Extension 8311 Director of Finance Anne Kelly-Lenz