EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Employee Status □ Full-Time □ Part-Time Dr. Carl A. Montoya Interim Superintendent of Schools EMPLOYEE NAME (LEGAL NAME) ▲ LAST: (As listed on social security card) FIRST: MIDDLE: ▲ EMPLOYEE NO. (Available on check stub) ▲ OFFICIAL JOB TITLE mNote: Must provide employee number ▲ LOCATION NAME (i.e. Campus Name / Food Services / Transportation / Maintenance, etc.) I hereby acknowledge my responsibility to the following information: The latest edition of the BISD Employee Handbook can be accessed on the district’s website at www.bisd.us/policy. The information outlined in this handbook is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies and is subject to change at any time. I understand that changes in district policies may supersede, modify, or eliminate the information summarized in these guidelines. I understand that no modifications to contractual relationships or alterations of at-will employment relationships are intended by this handbook. I accept responsibility for reading and abiding by the changes, contacting my supervisor or the appropriate department if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation. This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for the official District Policy Manual and is not intended to guarantee continued employment. Rather, it is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies. I understand that I have an obligation to inform my supervisor or Human Resource of any changes in personal information, such as name change, phone number, address, etc. EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE NOTE: Sign and date this form immediately and return to your principal / department administrator. Administrators will forward the original form for each employee to the Human Resource Department. Brownsville Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, religion, veteran status, color or national origin in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. Employee Handbook BOARD OF TRUSTEES Board President Caty Presas-Garcia Vice President Dr. Enrique Escobedo, Jr. Secretary Minerva M. Peña Assistant Secretary Dr. Christina L. Saavedra Members: Rolando Aguilar Joe Colunga Luci B. Longoria Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl A. Montoya Brownsville Independent School District, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. Page i of 104 Table of Contents General Information ................................................................................... 1 The District ...................................................................................... 1 BISD Mission Statement ................................................................. 2 Board of Trustees ........................................................................... 2 Employment ............................................................................................... 3 Equal Employment Opportunity ...................................................... 3 Employment Procedures ........................................................................... 3 Vacancy Announcements ............................................................... 4 New Position ................................................................................... 4 Employment Application .................................................................. 4 Employee Reference Check ........................................................... 5 Interview .......................................................................................... 5 Principal’s Approval......................................................................... 5 Pre-Employment Inquiries & Medical Examination ......................... 5 Reporting of Valid Positive Results ................................................. 6 Form I-9 .......................................................................................... 7 Nepotism ......................................................................................... 7 Supervisory Capacity ....................................................................................... 7 Board Members .................................................................................................. 8 Retirees ............................................................................................................... 8 Superintendent ................................................................................................... 8 Affinity ................................................................................................................ 9 Consanguinity .................................................................................................... 9 Employment after Retirement ....................................................... 10 Contract and Non Contract Employees ......................................... 10 Certification and Licenses ............................................................. 11 Probationary Contracts ................................................................. 11 Maximum Probationary Contract Period ....................................... 11 Exception .......................................................................................................... 12 Grounds for Termination of Probationary Contract ....................... 12 Continuing Contracts..................................................................... 12 Term Contracts ............................................................................. 13 Grounds for Dismissal of Term Contract ....................................... 13 Nonrenewal Reasons .................................................................... 13 Noncertified Professional and Administrative Employees ............. 14 Paraprofessional and Auxiliary Employees ................................... 14 Criteria for Personnel Decisions .................................................... 14 Page ii of 104 Employment Practices ............................................................................. 15 Personnel Records ....................................................................... 15 Change of Personal Data .............................................................. 15 Outside Employment ..................................................................... 16 Absenteeism and Tardiness .......................................................... 16 Assignments, Hours and Schedules ............................................. 17 Breaks, Meal Periods and Rest Periods ........................................ 19 Performance Evaluations .............................................................. 20 Professional Development ............................................................ 20 Compensation and Benefits ..................................................................... 21 Annualized Compensation ............................................................ 21 Compensation Plan ....................................................................... 22 Pay Structure ................................................................................ 22 Job Classification .......................................................................... 22 Pay Grades ................................................................................... 23 Exempt/Non-exempt Employees ................................................... 23 Substitute Workers ......................................................................................... 24 Temporary Employees .................................................................................... 24 Experience Conversion Table ....................................................... 25 Automatic Payroll Deposit ............................................................. 26 Pay Dates ..................................................................................... 26 Paycheck Statement ..................................................................... 27 Overtime Compensation ............................................................... 27 Compensatory Time ...................................................................... 27 Promotions .................................................................................... 28 Demotion to a Lower Grade/Voluntary Transfer ............................ 28 Transfers ....................................................................................... 28 Lateral Transfers ........................................................................... 29 Involuntary Transfer to a Lower Pay Grade .................................. 29 Last In, First Out ............................................................................................. 29 Biometric Time and Attendance System ....................................... 30 Final Payment of Regular Wages ................................................. 30 Timesheet for Terminated Employees .......................................... 30 Timesheet Violations ..................................................................... 30 Payroll Deductions ........................................................................ 31 Garnishment of Wages ................................................................. 32 Travel Requests/Travel Expense Reimbursement ........................ 33 Meals ................................................................................................................