Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures
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ROCK CREEK USD 323 Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures 2019-2020 www.rockcreekschools.org USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 Rock Creek USD 323 Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures 2019-2020 AN Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency The USD 323 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools 9353 Flush Road St. George, KS 66535 785-494-8597 2 USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 Rock Creek U.S.D. 323 Faculty and Staff Notification August 13, 2019 I hereby verify that, as dictated by law and/or District policy, I have been informed of the following regulations and/or procedures: (Please initial each item) The Employee Handbook is available online at www.rockcreekschools.org , by contacting the district office (785) 494-8597, and located in each school’s main office. _____1. Accidents, Report of (page 17) _____2. Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and the Internet (page 21) _____3. Asbestos Notification Required by E.P.A. (page 62) _____4. Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, Policy GARA (page 75) _____5. Drug Free Workplace and Schools, Policy GAOA and GAOB (page 63) _____6. Family Medical Leave, Policy GARI (page 37) _____7. School Vehicles: Licensing of (Bus) Drivers, Policy EDAA (page 19) _____8. HIPPA Notice (page 90) _____9. Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) _____10. Bullying Prevention _____11. Suicide Prevention (SB 323--Jason Flatt Youth Suicide Awareness Act) I understand that I will be required to attend #9 that will be presented in my building, and that I am responsible for receiving these district-presented/employee-required trainings. _________ ________________________________________________________________ Date Signature 3 USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 2019 – 2020 ADDENDUM OF REVISIONS Rock Creek U.S.D. 323 Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures 1. Addendum of Revisions Provide list of 2019-2020 changes. 2. General Information 2019-20 Board of Education: Meeting Dates 2019-20 U.S. D 323 Operational Calendar Rock Creeks Jr. Sr. High Staff, St. George Elementary Staff, Westmoreland Elementary Staff 3. Health Insurance – information on BCBS for October 2019 – September 2020, page 50-51 4. Crisis Safety Intervention 5. Board of Education/District Staff Updates 6. Rock Creek Jr. Sr. High Staff 12 St. George Elementary Staff 13 Westmoreland Elementary Staff 15 7. Wage Scale 47 4 USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures 2019-2020 Rock Creek Jr. Sr. High - St. George Elementary - Westmoreland Elementary GENERAL INFORMATION Page # Page # 2019-20 USD 323 Operational Calendar 10 Employment Status 28 Board of Education/District Staff 9 Equal Opportunity Employer 29 Mission Statement 6 Evaluations 29 Organizational Chart 11 Exposure Control Plan for Blood borne 75 Philosophy Statement 6 Pathogens (BOE Adopted Process Outcomes/Student 8 January 10, 1996) Rock Creek Jr. Sr. High Staff 12 Facility Use 29 St. George Elementary Staff 13 Family Medical Leave 37 Westmoreland Elementary Staff 15 Food Service Employee 31 Certification/Training Requirements PERSONNEL POLICIES/PROCEDURES Page # Fringe Benefits 32 Accident, Reporting of 17 Gifts 32 Activity Passes 17 Grievances 32 Annuity Plan 17 Hazing/Harassment 32 Asbestos Notification 17 & 62 Health Certificates 32 (Annual notice and List of Buildings Health Insurance 33 & Outbuilding) HIPPA 90 Assignments 18 Holidays 34 Automated External Defibrillators 18 Inclement Weather 34 Blood Donations 18 Job Descriptions 34 Blood borne Pathogens 18 & 75 Jury Duty (Subpoenaed) 34 Bonding 19 Keys 35 Breaks 19 KPERS (Kansas Public Employees 35 Bus Driver Qualifications 19 Retirement System) Calendar, District 20 Lactation Accommodations 35 Chain of Command 20 Leave and Leave Conditions 36 Change in Status 20 Orientation Meeting 39 Child Abuse 20 Overtime 39 Communicable Diseases 20 Pay Advances 39 Complaints (Re: Handbook) 20 Payroll 39 Computers/Technology 21 PDC 94 Confidentiality 23 Personal Appearance/Dress 40 Conflict of Interest 23 Personal Property 40 Contracts of Employment 23 Personnel Files, Examination of 40 Crisis Response 24 Public Information 40 Custodial/Maintenance Requests 24 Purchasing Procedures 40 Discrimination 24 Recruitment 40 Drug Free Workplace and Schools 25 Resignation 41 Drug and Alcohol Testing 27 & 63 Retirement 41 Policy and Employee Assistance Safety/Emergency Preparedness 41 Program BOE adopted June 12, 2002 Salary Deductions 41 Applicable and Provided Only to Salary Reduction Plan 42 Employees Required to Hold a Security 42 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Sexual Harassment 42 Employee Conduct 28 Solicitations 42 Employment Paperwork 28 Staff – Student Relations 43 5 USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 Page # Student Privacy Rights 43 Health Insurance 50-51 Substitutes 43 Request for Custodial/Maintenance Service 54 Supervision 43 Request to Attend Conference, Workshop, 55 Seminar or Other Meeting PERSONNEL POLICIES/PROCEDURES Page # Request for Reimbursement 56 Suspension 44 Request to Use School Facilities 57 Telephone or FAX Calls 44 Request to Use Kitchen Facilities and 58 Timeclocks/Timecards 44 Information for Kitchen Use 59 Tobacco Use 44 Technology/Software Request 60 Travel/Training Expenses 45 Workers Compensation 52 Use of Private Vehicle 45 W-4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance 52 Wage Scale 46 Certificate Workers Compensation 48 POLICIES See USD 323 Policies and Administrative Rules, available FORMS Page # for reference in the USD 323 District Office and the Media Activity/Transportation Request 61 Center in each attendance center. Authorization for Release of Information 49 (Records check Request) Benefit Selection Form (revised annually) Blood borne Pathogens (See Exposure 75 Control Plan) Bus Driver Statement 53 Employment Eligibility Verification: Form I-9 52 Health Certification 52 ROCK CREEK U.S.D. 323 MISSION STATEMENT The Rock Creek School Community dedicates itself to educational excellence by helping all students become successful and responsible lifelong learners in a changing global society. Adopted: March 10, 1993 ROCK CREEK U.S.D. 323 PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT U.S.D. 323 is dedicated to a basic mission in which prepares learners to live, learn, and work in a global society. This basic mission strives for excellence in education by establishing high expectations for learning. While in many ways the District is traditional in its approach to learning, it remains receptive to new and proven educational methods and ideas that are effective. Monitoring of student achievement is accomplished through the use of multiple assessment techniques. U.S.D. 323 ‘s primary function is to provide a diverse academic program for its students. These educational opportunities include, but shall not be limited to the areas of technology, reading, writing, communication, mathematics, science, social science, the arts, physical education, and the skills for living in a global society. U.S.D. 323 recognizes that in the information age students need to develop competence with the existing and emerging technologies. The students are expected to actively participate in the educational process to develop their potential for lifelong learning in this diverse society. 6 USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Employee Handbook 2019-2020 Educational activities are designed to develop wholesome attitudes and habits as well as to provide students an opportunity to experience self-satisfaction through commitment, hard work, participation, and accomplishments. These educational objectives are exercised consistently throughout the District. U.S.D. 323 will provide the staff with an effective professional development program which is focused on the student. The staff development program will ensure that the teachers have the appropriate training needed to grow and develop professionally. This program will also provide administrators with the necessary skills to become better instructional leaders. Professional growth/development and instructional leadership will result in improved student performance which is a part of the effective school environment. PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: U.S.D. 323 recognizes its partnership role with students, parents, community, and other institutions in the total educational development of each individual. The students must accept responsibility for their learning. It is the parents’ responsibility to send their children to school prepared to learn. Parents need to stress the importance of an education and motivate their children to work to their highest potential. It is the school’s responsibility to provide children with a quality education. It is essential that students conduct themselves appropriately at school in order to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conduct to learning. U.S.D. 323 recognizes the need for discipline in school. A code of discipline that is fair, impartial, and consistent is essential for learning. The consequences of failure to adhere to the code will be understood by the students, parents, and faculty. The positive aspects of adhering to the code shall be emphasized. The student must be the center of the whole educational process, and this process is a joint effort of parents, the community, and the educational institution.