CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK - Boone County High School

[Pages:31]BOONE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Boone County Board of Education 8330 US Highway 42, Florence, Kentucky 41042

859.283.1003 (Main)/859.282.2376 (Fax) 859.282.2374 (HR)/859.282.5643 (HR Fax)

The Boone County Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex, disability, veteran status or genetic information. BOARD MEMBERS Ed Massey, Dr. Maria Brown, Matt McIntire, Bonnie Rickert, Karen Byrd SUPERINTENDENT RANDY POE, Ed.D.

"ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER"

Dear Employee: The Certified Employee Handbook and provided for your information and reference regarding your responsibilities, expected performance and behavior while working in the Boone County School System. This handbook will answer the most commonly asked questions by employees and address the basic policies and procedures, which govern and affect your employment with the Boone County Schools. You are expected to become familiar with the contents of this handbook and to utilize the information contained in it so that you can make significant and positive contributions to the tradition of excellence in the Boone County Schools. You may obtain further details concerning the items in this handbook by talking with your immediate supervisor or by contacting Human Resources. Thank you for choosing the Boone County Schools, and I wish you the best of luck in your career.

Sincerely,

Randy Poe, Ed.D. Superintendent

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Sources for Additional Information

SUPERINTENDENT- RANDY POE Executive Coordinator-Karen Evans - 282-2375 Administrative Assistant ? Chelsea Brown ? 283-3220 Staff Support Assistant - Carol Daniels - 282-3313

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Chief Academic Officer/Deputy Superintendent-

James Detwiler - 282-3327 Administrative Assistant-Billie McKee ? 282-3196

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES Assistant Superintendent-Jenny Watson - 282-3318 Administrative Assistant- Tina Henderson - 282-3331 Secretary- Angela Becknell - 282-2619 Director of Assessment Support-Krista Decker ? 282-3329 Staff Support ? Vacant ? 282-2272 Director of Middle/High School/Teaching & Learning-

Casey Jaynes ? 282-4678 Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning-

Linda Black ? 282-5641 Gifted Coordinator-Charlsey Smith ? 282-2041 Secretary Curriculum Services-Denise Black ? 282-3326

SPECIAL EDUCATION Director Special Ed. ? Pam Eklund ? 282-2558 Asst. Director Special Ed. ? Deanna Izzo ? 282-2040 Coordinator of Preschool Services- Tom Siler ? 334-3794 Secretary-Laurie Dorning ? 282-2558 Bookkeeper-Cathy Surprenant - 282-2553

STUDENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES Executive Director - Kathleen Reutman - 334-4455 Administrative Assistant - Christen Morgan ? 334-4466 Staff Support Assistant - Linda Moore ? 334-4457 District Health Coor. - Vacant ? 334-4478 School/Comm. Relations Coordinator

Barbara Brady? 282-4628 Media Systems Coor/Webmaster-Chad Brady ? 282-3198 Schl Choice Trans Coord. Bill Hogan ? 283-3222 Comm Relations Generalist-Brandy Kahrs ? 282-3314 Director of Student Engagement ? Chad Simms ? 283-3221 Director Pupil Personnel-Michael Ford ? 282-3323 Asst. Director Pupil Personnel-Steve Ogden-282-5645 Asst. Director Pupil Personnel-Mark Raleigh-282-3217 Secretary-Suzy O'Hara ? 282-2379 Staff Support Assistant- Kim Hutson ? 282-3325 Staff Support Assistant-Jackie Akin ? 282-3248

OPERATIONAL SERVICES Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent-

Erik McArtor ? 282-3322 Assistant Superintendent of Operations ?

Mike Poiry - 283-3212 Administrative Assistant-Cindy Densler ? 282-2369

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Director of Facility Management- Dan Razor ? 282-3320 Secretary-Joy Monks ? 282-3320 Custodial & Warehouse Super-Jonathan Mason ? 282-3315 Building & Grounds Foreman-Jeremy Bedel ? 282-3320 General Maintenance Foreman to Facilities Management-

Dan Terlau? 282-3320 Energy Manager ? Karen Lenihan ? 282-3320 Staff Support Assistant-Dotty Caldwell ? 282-3320

FOOD SERVICE Director of Food Services-Barbara Kincaid ? 282-2367 Asst. Director Food Services ? Holly Buchanan ? 282-2367 Supervisor ? Dawn Schamb ? 282-2556 Supervisor ? Karen Johnson ? 282-2556 Child Nutrition Coordinator-Katelyn Wilson ? 282-2169 Child Nutrition Coordinator-Sarah Hayden ? 282-2556 Bookkeepers-Lorie Williams ? 282-2555

TRANSPORTATION Director of Transportation-Robert Barrix ? 384-5340 Asst. Director of Trans ? Nicholas Greer ? 384-5340 Secretary-Terry Schaub ? 384-5340 Dispatching Dept. ? 384-5340, Routing Dept ? 384-0524 Transportation Bookkeeper-Shelley Walter-384-5321 (x25226) Transportation Generalist ? Danielle McCarthy ? 282-5646 Transportation Coordinators-

Linda Ross-District #1 ? 334-4497 Lisa Adams-District #2 ? 586-0878 Mary Alison Compton-District # 3 ? 384-8384 Mary McCane-District #4 ? 586-0653 Trans Shop-Ronald Daniel ? 282-4676 Training Coordinator-Helen Cottongim ? 384-5340

FINANCE Director of Finance-Linda Schild ? 282-2541 Financial Analyst-Lisa Jackson- ? 282-2937 Administrative Assistant-Susan Ashworth ? 282-2541 Purchasing Agent-Mike Wilson ? 282-2540 Payroll Administrator-Lisa Goetz- 282-3330 Accounting Supervisor- Amy Lampone ? 282-2148 Activity Account Supervisor ? Deanna Cheek ? 282-3684 Financial Secretary-Bobbie Leek ? 282-2144 Bookkeeper-Anita Wilson ? 282-2359 Bookkeeper-Debra Hellmann ?282-2373 Bookkeeper- Tonya Knaley - 282-2552 Bookkeeper ? Tammy Jump ? 282 - 3683 Certified Payroll-Jennifer Campbell ? 282-3317 Classified Payroll--Katrina Taylor - 282-2933 Substitute Payroll-Sandy Slay ? 282-3193 Board of Ed. Receptionist- Jennifer Ensley- 283-1003 Staff Support/Copy Room-Chasity McKinley - 282-3324

HUMAN RESOURCES Director Human Resources-Phil Sheehy ? 282-2147 Asst. Director Human Resources- Eric Ball ? 282-3188 Lead Generalist ? Kirby Thompson ? 282-2146 Administrative Assistant-Tina Herbert ? 282Benefits Administrator-Jennifer Winsett ? 282-2168 Benefits Specialist- Kelly Maynard ? 282-2142 Benefits Generalist-Teresa Dunican ? 282-3186 Receptionist ? Melissa Watkins - 282-2374 Certified Generalist-Wendi Fox ? 282-2370 Classified Generalist-Kari Bruce ? 282-2368 Special Areas Generalist-Kim Ryles ? 282-3246 Substitute Generalist-Ruby Hammons ? 282-3689 Staff Support- Kim Walls ? 282-5647

NETWORK SYSTEMS Director of Technology?Mary Ann Rankin ?282-2140 Secretary-Diane Bodenbender-282-2141 Manager- Randy Deaton ? 282-2372 Software Technology Coordinator-

Bonita Bolin ? 282-3194 Technology Resource Teacher ? Chris Walsh - 282-3194 Technology Resource Teacher-Lisa Stamper -282-3194

CODE OF ETHICS

704 KAR 20:680

Section 1. Certified personnel in the Commonwealth:

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Shall strive toward excellence, recognize the importance of the pursuit of truth, nurture democratic citizenship, and

safeguard the freedom to learn and to teach;

2.

Shall believe in the worth and dignity of each human being and in educational opportunities for all;

3.

Shall strive to uphold the responsibilities of the education profession, including the following obligations to students, to

parents and to the education profession.

TO STUDENTS: Shall provide students with professional education services in a non-discriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practice known to the educator. Shall respect the constitutional rights of all students. Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students. Shall not use professional relationships or authority with students for personal advantage. Shall keep in confidence information about students, which has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues. Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement. Shall not engage in any sexually related behavior with a student with or without consent, but shall maintain a professional approach with students. Sexually related behavior shall include such behaviors as sexual jokes; sexual remarks; sexual kidding or teasing; sexual innuendo; pressure for dates or sexual favors; inappropriate physical touching, kissing or grabbing; rape or threats.

TO PARENTS: Shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents' information that should be revealed in the interest of the student. Shall endeavor to understand community cultures and diverse home environments of students. Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent facts concerning educational issues. Shall distinguish between personal views and the views of the employing educational agency. Shall not interfere in the exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities of others. Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain, for the promotion of political candidates or for partisan political activities. Shall not accept gratuities, gifts or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment, and shall not offer any of these to obtain special advantage.

TO EDUCATION PROFESSION: Shall exemplify behaviors, which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession. Shall accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities. Shall keep in confidence information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law. Shall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to influence professional decisions. Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications. Shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals.

Section 2. Violation of this administrative regulation may result in cause to initiate proceedings for revocation or suspension of

Kentucky certification as provided in KRS 161.120 and 704 KAR 20:585. (21 Ky.R. 2344; eff. 5-4-95; recodified from 704 KAR

20:680,

7-2-2002.)

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SPECIAL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian, District Employee, or Health Professional: The Boone County Board of Education has implemented a special program of Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) in order to control pests in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks via a monitoring and inspection program and the judicious use of pesticides. Those individuals applying pesticides will be properly certified in keeping with applicable legal requirements for this special program. If you want to be notified twenty-four (24) hours in advance of a planned pesticide application, other than when gel bait is used, or as soon as possible when an emergency pesticide application is necessary, please register at the front office of the school. You may also register by phone by calling your school office at: (859) 2831003. Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.) of the gel bait are on file with the I.P.M. Coordinator. For questions or if requesting copies of the Labels or Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.) you may call the I.P.M. Coordinator, Dan Razor at 859.282.3320.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Certified Personnel

SUBJECT Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement of Confidentiality Certification and Records (03.112) Contract (03.114) Transfer of Tenure (03.115) Hiring (03.11) Assignment (03.131) Transfer (03.1311) Medical Examinations (03.111) Compensation and Benefits (03.12) Salaries (03.121) Salary Deductions (03.1211) Hours of Duty (03.1332) Staff Meetings (03.1335) Reduction in Salary and Responsibility (03.1212) Expense Reimbursement (03.125) Benefit Information Holidays and Vacations (03.122) Sick Leave (03.1232) Personal Leave (03.1231) Emergency Leave (03.1236) Leave and Absences (03.123) Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) (03.12322) Jury Leave (03.1237) Health Insurance Insurances (03.124) Workers Comp &Liability Insurance Retirement System Tax Deferred Annuity Credit Unions Equal Employment Opportunity (03.113) Harassment/Discrimination (03.162) Grievances (03.16) Promotion (03.1312) Demotion (03.1313) Supervision (03.132) Use of School Property (03.1321) Solicitations (03.1323) Political Activities (03.1324) Use of Personal Cell Phones (03.13214) Disrupting the Educational Process (03.1325) Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Schools (03.13251) Use of Tobacco (03.1327) Duties (03.133)

Outside Employment or Activities (03.1331)

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SUBJECT Health and Safety (03.14) Personnel Records (03.15) Terminations/Non-Renewal by Emp. Reduction in Force (03.171) Conflict of Interest (03.1721) Evaluation (03.18) Professional Development (03.1911) Instructional Leaders Trng (03.1912) Handbook Acknowledgment

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Public Notice Boone County Board of Education NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Students, their families and employees/ potential employees of the Boone County School District are hereby notified that the Boone County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex, disability or genetic information in employment programs, vocational programs, or activities set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. The lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in programs and activities including career and technical education programs.

Any person having inquiries concerning Boone County Schools' compliance with Title II, Title IV, Title VI, Title IX and/or Section 504 may contact:

Kathleen G. Reutman, Executive Director Boone County Schools Student Services Division

8330 US 42, Florence, Ky 41042 859-334-4455 (voice / TDD)

kathy.reutman@boone.kyschools.us Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Boone County Schools offer the following career and technical education programs for all students regardless of race, color, national origin, including those with limited English proficiency, sex or disability in grades 9-12: students across the district: *Horticulture, *Agriculture Production, *Animal Science, Business Management, Accounting Services, Administrative Support Services, Information Technology, Office/Clerical Services, Family and Consumer Sciences, Textiles and Apparel, Housing and Interiors, Hospitality Services, Family Services, *Computer Aided Drafting ,* Computer Maintenance and Support Services *not offered at all high schools. Each CTE course topic listed above has several classes in each category. Persons seeking further information concerning the vocational education offerings and specific prerequisite criteria should contact:

Wilson "Casey" Jaynes, Director Secondary Teaching and Learning Boone County Schools

8330 US 42, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-4678

casey.jaynes@boone.kyschools.us Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

To obtain this notice in large print, on audiotape, Braille, a language other than English or another alternative formats call: 859-335-4455.

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