Garland Independent School District Serving the North Texas Communities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse Employee Handbook 2021-2022 Published by Department of Human Resources Garland Independent School District If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document because of a disability, please email/call Dr. Kishawna Wiggins: [email protected] or 972-487-3057 Si necesita que le preparen una traducción de este documento, favor de comunicarse con Dr. Kishawna Wiggins: [email protected] or 972-487-3057 Nếu quí vị cần tài liệu này được dịch, vui lòng email/gọi: Dr. Kishawna Wiggins: [email protected] or 972-487-3057 Garland Independent School District in support of school districts and Career and Technical Education Programs, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. Table of Contents Employee Handbook Receipt/Acknowledgement ...................................................... 6 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7 District Map Page 1 .................................................................................................................. 8 District Map Page 2 .................................................................................................................. 9 Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives ......................................................................... 10 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................... 11 School Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 13 Helpful Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 14 Helpful Websites ..................................................................................................................... 14 Employment ................................................................................................................ 15 Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................................ 15 Job Vacancy Announcements .............................................................................................. 15 Employment After Retirement ............................................................................................... 16 Contract and Noncontract Employment .............................................................................. 16 Probationary Contracts .......................................................................................................... 16 Term contracts......................................................................................................................... 16 Noncertified professional and administrative employees ................................................. 16 Paraprofessional and auxiliary employees ......................................................................... 17 Certification and Licenses ..................................................................................................... 17 Recertification of Employment Authorization ...................................................................... 17 Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing ............................................................................ 17 Health Safety Training ............................................................................................................ 18 Reassignments and Transfers .............................................................................................. 19 Recommending Relatives for Employment ........................................................................ 19 Supervising Relatives ............................................................................................................. 19 Assignment of Relatives ........................................................................................................ 19 Workload and Work Schedules ............................................................................................ 20 Breaks for Expression of Breast Milk ................................................................................... 22 Texas Mother Friendly Worksite ............................................................................................... 23 Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications ............................................................... 23 Outside Employment and Tutoring ...................................................................................... 24 Lesson Plans ........................................................................................................................... 24 Performance Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 24 Employee Involvement ........................................................................................................... 24 Staff Development .................................................................................................................. 25 Compensation and Benefits....................................................................................... 26 Salaries, Wages, and Stipends............................................................................................. 26 Federally Funded Positions ................................................................................................... 26 Paychecks ................................................................................................................................ 27 Notice to Employees: Requirements of the Affordable Care Act .................................... 27 Garland ISD Monthly Payroll Schedule .................................................................................... 28 Garland ISD Bi-Weekly Payroll Calendar ................................................................................ 29 2 Direct Deposit .......................................................................................................................... 30 Payroll Deductions .................................................................................................................. 30 Overtime Compensation ........................................................................................................ 31 Travel expense reimbursement ............................................................................................ 31 Health, Dental, and Life Insurance ....................................................................................... 32 Other Benefits .......................................................................................................................... 33 Employee Wellness Program ................................................................................................ 33 Employee Discounts ............................................................................................................... 34 Employee Clinic....................................................................................................................... 34 Leaves and Absences ................................................................................................ 36 Reporting Absences and Securing a Substitute ................................................................ 36 Immediate Family .................................................................................................................... 36 Medical Certification ............................................................................................................... 37 Continuation of Health Insurance ......................................................................................... 37 State Personal Leave ............................................................................................................. 37 Old State Sick Leave .............................................................................................................. 38 Local Leave .............................................................................................................................. 38 Vacation and Holidays ........................................................................................................... 39 Extended Leave ...................................................................................................................... 39 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requests .................................................................... 39 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) General Provisions ............................................ 41 Family and Medical Leave (FML) Local Provisions ........................................................... 42 Temporary Disability ............................................................................................................... 44 Workers’ Compensation Benefits ......................................................................................... 44 Assault Leave .......................................................................................................................... 45 Bereavement Leave 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