1200 N. SHARY ROAD, MISSION, TX 78572 PHONE: 956-580-5200 FAX: 956-580-5229 WWW.SHARYLANDISD.ORG 2017-2018 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK Trust CommunicationRevisedCollective 8/2 Responsibility9/2017 Care Pride Trust Communication Collective Responsibility Care Pride Table of Contents Superintendent’s Message…………………………………….………………………………………………. 1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 District Information Description of the District .................................................................................... 3 District Map .......................................................................................................... 4 Mission Statement and Goals .............................................................................. 5 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................. 6 Board Meeting Schedule for 2017-2018 .............................................................. 6 Administration...................................................................................................... 7 Calendars............................................................................................................. 9, 10 Helpful Contacts ................................................................................................... 1 1 School Directory ................................................................................................... 12 Employment Equal Employment Opportunity .......................................................................... 14 Job Vacancy Announcements .............................................................................. 14 Employment after Retirement ............................................................................. 14 Contract and Noncontract Employment .............................................................. 14 Certification and Licenses…………………………………………………………........................ 15 Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing ............................................................... 16 Health Safety Training .......................................................................................... 16 Reassignments and Transfers............................................................................... 17 Workload and Work Schedules ............................................................................ 17 Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications................................................. 17 Outside Employment and Tutoring ...................................................................... 18 Performance Evaluation ....................................................................................... 18 Employee Involvement ........................................................................................ 18 Staff Development ............................................................................................... 19 Compensation and Benefits Salaries, Wages, and Stipends.............................................................................. 19 i Paychecks ............................................................................................................. 19 Automatic Payroll Deposit.................................................................................... 20 Payroll Deductions ............................................................................................... 20 Overtime Compensation ...................................................................................... 20 Travel Expense Reimbursement........................................................................... 20 Health, Dental, and Life Insurance ....................................................................... 21 Supplemental Insurance Benefits ........................................................................ 21 Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125)................................................................... 21 Workers’ Compensation Insurance ...................................................................... 21 Unemployment Compensation Insurance ........................................................... 22 Teacher Retirement ............................................................................................. 22 Other Benefit Programs ....................................................................................... 22 Leaves and Absences General Informatoin.............................................................................................. 23 Personal Leave & State Sick Leave …………........................................................... 24 Local Leave ........................................................................................................... 25 Catastrophic Illness and Injury Sick Leave Bank Program………………………………… 25 Family and Medical Leave (FML)-General Provisions …………………………...………… 26 Local Family and Medical Leave Provisions ………………………………………................ 28 Temporary Disability Leave .................................................................................. 29 Workers’ Compensation Benefits ........................................................................ 29 Assault Leave ........................................................................................................ 29 Bereavement Leave.............................................................................................. 29 Jury Duty............................................................................................................... 30 Compliance with a Subpoena................................................................................ 30 Military Leave ....................................................................................................... 30 Employee Relations and Communications Employee Recognition and Appreciation............................................................. 30 District Communications …………………….………………………………………………………….. 30 Dealing with the News Media .............................................................................. 30 ii Complaints and Grievances …………………………………………………………………………………... 31 Employee Conduct and Welfare Standards of Conduct .......................................................................................... 31 Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics …………………..…………….………………………… 32 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation ...................................................... 34 Harassment of Students ..................................................................................... 34 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse ....................................................................... 35 Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children …………….…………………………………….. 35 Reporting Crime …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 Technology Resources ........................................................................................ 36 Personal Use of Electronic Media …………………..………………………………………………. 36 SISD BYOD – Student, Parent, & Staff Guidelines……………………………………….……. 37 Use of Electronic Media with Students ……………………………………………………………. 39 Criminal History Background Checks ................................................................... 42 Employee Arrests and Convictions....................................................................... 42 Alcohol – and Drug – Abuse Prevention .............................................................. 42 Tobacco Use & E-Cigarette Use................................................................................. 43 Fraud and Financial Impropriety .......................................................................... 43 Conflict of Interest................................................................................................ 43 Gifts and Favors.................................................................................................... 44 Copyrighted Materials.......................................................................................... 44 Associations and Political Activities ..................................................................... 44 Charitable Contributions ……………………………………………………………………………….. 44 Safety.................................................................................................................... 44 Possession of Firearms and Weapons.................................................................. 45 Visitors in the Workplace ..................................................................................... 45 Asbestos Management Plan................................................................................. 45 Pest Control Treatment ........................................................................................ 45 General Procedures Bad Weather Closing ............................................................................................ 47 Emergencies ......................................................................................................... 47 Purchasing Procedures ......................................................................................... 47 iii Name and Address Changes................................................................................. 47 Personnel Records................................................................................................ 48 Building Use .......................................................................................................... 48 Termination of Employment Resignations.......................................................................................................