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BOYD H. ANDERSON HIGH

2015-2016

Faculty & Staff

Handbook

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Dr. Angel Almanzar, Principal

3050 NW 41st Street

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33309

Tel: (754) 322-0200

Fax: (754) 322-0330

BOYD ANDERSON STRONG

INTRODUCTION

The Boyd H. Anderson Faculty & Staff Handbook is intended to provide each teacher with information concerning district and school policies and regulations to ensure a safe and orderly school climate.

Faculty and staff members are expected to peruse the handbook in its entirety. If you find any information that is unclear, please consult with your department chairperson or an administrator. The Handbook is a working document. Throughout the year bulletins will be issued regarding new or revised school policies and regulations necessitating revisions to the information contained herein. Please manage this document accordingly and use it as a guiding resource to support our efforts to maintain a highly effective learning community.

This Handbook sets forth major guidelines to help us to function with unity, professionalism and consistency. Faculty members will be held responsible for knowing the contents of this Handbook. Students or other unauthorized persons may not have access to this Handbook.

MISSION STATEMENT

We prepare students to be globally college and career ready.

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VISION STATEMENT

We deliver professional, individualized, global education to all students.

Table of Contents

• Introduction…………..………………………………………………………… 2

• Mission Statement……………………………………………………………... 2

• Vision Statement………………………………………………………………. 2

• Table of Contents……………………………………………………………….3

• Appendix………………………………………………………………………..4

• Administration/Support Staff………………………………………………….. 5

• Academic Achievement……………………………………………………… 7

• Accident Procedures…………………………………………………………. 7

• Activities Calendar …………………………………………………………….. 7

• Announcements………………………………………………………………… 7

• Anti-Bullying Policy…………………………………………………………. 7

• Attendance…………………………………………………………………… 8

• Audio-Visual Materials.. …………………………………………………… 8

• Certification………………………………………………………………….. 8

• Child Abuse Reports ………………………………………………………… 8

• Clinic ………………………………………………………………………… 8

• Clubs and Organizations …………………………………………………….. 9

• Code of Ethics ……….………………………………………………………. 9

• Code of Student Conduct……………………………………………………… 10

• Collaborative Problem Solving Team (RTI)…………………………………… 10

• Conferences…………………………………………………………………... 10

• Curriculum Practices…………………………………………………………. 11

• Curriculum Leaders……………………………………………………........... 11

• Discipline …………………………………………………………………….. 12

• District Mission Statement ……………………………………………… 12

• Donations……………………………………………………………………… 13

• Drug-Free Workplace…………………………………………………………. 13

• Electronic Grades……………………………………………………………... 13

• Electronic Mail (e-mail/CAB)………………………………………………… 13

• Emergency Procedures ………………………………………………………. 13

• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)……………………………………… 15

• Employee Self-Service (ESS) ………………………………………………... 16

• Equipment Use ……………………………………………………………….. 16

• Evaluations …………………………………………………………………… 16

• Excusing Students from Class……………………………………………….... 16

• Faculty Meetings ……………………………………………………………… 17

• Field Trips……………………………………………………………………... 17

• Food & Beverages In Classrooms …………………………………………….. 17

• Guest Speakers ………………………………………………………………… 17

• Homework …………………………………………………………………….. 18

• Incomplete Grades……………………………………………………………... 18

• Instructional Focus Calendars ………………………………………………… 18

• Interim & Progress Reports…………………………………………………… 18

• Inventory……………………………………………………………………….. 19

• Key Distribution Standard Practice …………………………………………… 19

• Leaving School Grounds: Teacher/Student……………………………………. 19

• Lesson Plans …..………………………………………………………………. 20

• Make-up Work ………………………………………………………………… 20

• Mailboxes ……………………………………………………………………… 21

• Media Center …………………………………………………………………. 21

• Newsletters…………………………………………………………………….. 22

• Non Discrimination Policy……………………………………………………...22

• Parking…………………………………………………………………………. 22

• Planning Periods ………………………………………………………………. 22

• Professional Attire ……………………………………………………………. 22

• Relocation of a Class………………………………………………………….. 23

• School Counselors…………………………………………………………….. 23

• School Mail……………………………………………………………………. 23

• Securing Your Classroom……………………………………………………… 23

• Self Reporting…………………………………………………………………. 23

• Smoke-Free Environment ……………………………………………………. 23

• Student Passes ……………………………………………………….……….. 24

• Student Dismissal …………………………………………………………….. 24

• Substitute Information ………………………………………………………… 24

• Supervision of Students……………………………………………………….. 24

• Tardy Policy………………………….……………………………………….. 25

• Teaching Assignments………………………………………………………… 25

• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDA) ………………………………………… 25

• Textbooks …………………………………………………………………….. 26

• Uniform Grading Practices…………………………………………….………..26

• Visitors on Campus …………………………………………………………… 26

• Volunteers …………………………………………………………………….. 27

• Work Calendar/Absences……………………………………………………… 27

Appendix

A. Anti-Bullying Policy 5.9

B. Attendance Policy 5.5

C. Audiovisual Materials Use Policy 6100

D. Instructional Certification Policy 4003

E. Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Abandonment, and/or Neglect Policy 5.3

F. The Code of Ethics of The Education Profession in Florida

G. Drug-Free Workplace Policy 2400

H. School and District Technology Usage Policy 5306

I. Field Trips Policy 6303

J. Homework Policy 6306

K. Nondiscrimination Policy 4001.1

L. Self-Reporting Rule – Arrests/Charges and Final Dispositions Policy 2405

M. Tobacco-Free Environment Policy 2401

ADMINISTRATION

Almanzar, Angel Principal

Ford, Kristie Assistant Principal, 9th Grade

Farr, Leslie Assistant Principal, 10th Grade

Peters, Paula Assistant Principal, 11th Grade

Humphrey, Linda Intern Principal, 12th Grade

OFFICE MANAGER

Mauesby, Lekia Office Manager/Confidential

SUPPORT STAFF

TBA School Counselor, 9th Grade

Milton, Al School Counselor, 10th Grade

Andrade, Angella School Counselor, Director/ 11th Grade

Barthel, Audrey (Dr.) School Counselor, 12th Grade

Corbitt, Mishka-Gaye Coordinator, International Baccalaureate

Duperval, Marie Assessment Coordinator

Jones, Kamica Math Coach

Williams, Collette Reading Coach

Anderson, Shawanda Reading Coach

Cameron, Camille Science Coach

Twitty, Patricia Behavior Specialist

Redman, Stephanie Coordinator, Health/Wellness

CLERICAL STAFF

Boggan, Juanita Bookkeeper

Forte, Jocelyne Discipline Office Secretary

Calloway, Annie 11th/12th Grade Secretary

Foster, Trenesha 9th/10th Grade Secretary

Roundtree, Ann ESE/IB Secretary

TBA Attendance Secretary

Stewart, Stephanie IMS

O’Toole, Dina Front Desk Receptionist

Wyche, Lakesha Budgetkeeper

SECURITY STAFF

Wesley, Brandon Security Specialist

Williams, Beverly Security Specialist

Exinord, Robenson Campus Monitor

Rorie, Linwood Campus Monitor

Johnson, Dale Campus Monitor

Riley, Terrance Campus Monitor

Sameem, Osagboro Campus Monitor

Deputy Bush School Resource Officer (SRO)

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

We encourage students to strive for academic excellence. Students are expected to be aware of their performance in all classes through teacher-student interaction. Students must also track their progress by frequently visiting Pinnacle, reviewing Interim Reports and end of quarter/semester Report Cards.

Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to participate in any interscholastic school or district activity during the grading period preceding the competition or activity and must pass at least seven classes during the school year. A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is also required for graduation eligibility.

ACCIDENT PROCEDURES

In the event of a serious injury, the teacher to whom the student is assigned or in the event that the injury occurs when the student is not under specific teacher observation, the first staff member upon the scene shall adhere to the following procedures:

• DO NOT MOVE THE INJURED STUDENT

• NOTIFY THE FRONT DESK IMMEDIATELY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE

• Give the student’s name and grade and describe the extent of the injury to the administrator.

An accident form must be filed with the student’s grade level administrator for all accidents/injuries. This form should be completed immediately by the teacher (or staff member) who witnessed the accident/injury or who was first on the scene. Accident forms can be obtained from the grade level learning centers.

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Requests (including information and dates) for activities, outside speakers, club meetings, games, field trips, sale of merchandise, etc., must be submitted to the activities administrator. The activities administrator must be afforded a three-week notice to approve the activity and place it on the calendar. A bulletin of activities for the coming week will be placed on CAB conference. The 9-month activities calendar is posted on Cab Conference. The Building Requisition Form is to be used for requests and is available on Cab Conference or the office of the Administrator over Facilities.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are an excellent means of conveying important information to all students and staff. Only administration can authorize announcements. Announcements needing to be made outside of the established time during first and last period must be approved in advance by the Principal. Staff members are responsible for ensuring that announcement requests are emailed at least 24 hours in advance to Mr. Farr. Please make sure to include name of club/organization, name of sponsor, and dates/time (am/pm) for announcement to be read in the email.

ANTI-BULLYING

See Appendix A – Policy 5.9

ATTENDANCE

See Appendix B – Policy 5.5

AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM USE

See Appendix C – Policy 6100

CERTIFICATION

The principal or his/her designee will communicate information forwarded from the district level Certification Department. However, specific questions should be directed to the District Certification Department, via email (CAB) at “Certification Requests” or by phone at 754-321-2352 or visit the Certification Department webpage at . (See Appendix D – Policy 4003)

CHILD ABUSE MANDATORY REPORTING

Teachers are legally and professionally obligated to report cases of suspected child abuse. If a teacher is knowledgeable of, or suspicious of child abuse, the teacher should notify the school Child Abuse Liaison and/or call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE. (See Appendix E – Policy 5.3)

CLINIC/STUDENT HEALTH

If a student becomes too ill to remain in class, please provide a pass for the student and send him or her to the clinic with a pass. If necessary, contact security or the student’s administrator to have the student escorted. Remember, staff is prohibited from administering any form of over-the-counter or prescription medication to students without proper authorization.

• Student should have a pass to the clinic from a teacher or administrator.

• Students should not be sent to the clinic unless obviously ill or injured.

• Students may not go to the clinic between classes unless there is an emergency. Students going to the clinic between classes for trivial reasons will not be given a pass. Teachers should discuss these rules with the students.

• Students will not be allowed to linger/loiter in the clinic area.

• Real and suspected health problems should be reported to the School Nurse.

• Injury or illness will be reported to the parents immediately by an assistant principal.

• The assistant principal will notify the parent or guardian if a student needs to be sent home.

• Approval must be obtained from the student’s personal physician or the Broward County Health Department before medicine may be administered on school grounds.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Organization of clubs and groups whose purposes conform to the philosophies and policies of the school shall be encouraged. Such clubs and groups shall function under the authority of the principal, subject to the following provisions:

1. Organizations may be initiated only upon prior approval of the principal.

2. A definite purpose shall be established through the adoption of a constitution and bylaws which conform to the policies and philosophy of the school and which shall be an integral part of the total educational program.

3. A copy of this constitution is to be kept on file with the coordinator of Student Activities. Any changes to the constitution must also be submitted to the Coordinator of Student Activities.

4. Each school organization must have a school sponsor, appointed by the principal, and responsible to him or her.

5. The principal or his/her delegated representative shall supervise and have final authority over all activities of such organizations.

6. The club’s membership roster and a list of officers must be filed with the Activities Coordinator after each club is organized at the beginning of each year.

7. Any activity or fund raising event must have the approval of the principal to be entered on the Master Activities Calendar. All funds relating to such organizations/events shall be deposited in the internal account of the school to be disbursed only upon prior approval of the principal.

8. All clubs must maintain, as a minimum, the following records:

a. A complete and accurate set of minutes for each meeting.

b. Complete and accurate financial reports.

c. A file of all correspondence.

9. Secretary’s minutes, treasurer’s reports, updated membership lists, and a summary of the club’s activities must be filed with the Coordinator of Student Activities at the end of the year.

10. A regular meeting schedule should be established and filed with the Coordinator of Student Activities.

11. All posters, advertising a club event or pertaining to a club, must be approved by the club sponsor and must be signed by the Coordinator of Activities. No posters or any other type of advertising will be displayed by using any type of tape on the railings, and/or façade of the building.

12. Each club or organization MUST be represented at ALL Inter Club Council (ICC) meetings.

13. Each club MUST SUBMIT a standard meeting time, with SGA, National Honor Society, and Class Meetings taking calendar priority.

CODE OF ETHICS

Boyd Anderson High has high expectations for all employees. The primary concern for Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Instructional employees is to be aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, students, parents, and the community. Employees should always strive to achieve, maintain, and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct by adhering to the following guidelines as appropriate:

• All school board policies

• All cities, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances

• The Florida Department of Education Code of Ethics, The Principles of Education, and the Professional Conduct Guidelines

Any instructional employee who fails to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity shall be subject to revocation or suspension of their educator’s certificate, penalties as provided by law, and district disciplinary actions, up to and including termination. Please refer to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and the Principles of Professional Conduct for additional information. (See Appendix F)

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Required Forms to be Returned by students:

The first period teacher is expected to make reasonable effort to secure the signed Parent/Student Acknowledgement, Media Release Form, FERPA Opt-Out Notification Form, NCLB Opt-Out Form, and Family Life/Human Sexuality Exemption Form that is found in the Code of Student Conduct. These forms, once signed, are to be submitted to the main office for retention.

Teachers are advised that failure to obtain a signed Parent/Student Acknowledgement Form limits the school’s and the district’s ability to execute appropriate consequences in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct, in the event of a serious behavioral infraction. All students must return a signed Parent/Student Acknowledgement Form.

CPST/ RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)

The Collaborative Problem Solving Process is used to address learning or behavioral challenges a student is experiencing as identified by the classroom teacher or parent. Each school has collaborative problem solving team (CPST) that uses a defined process to gather data, define the problem, select appropriate interventions, implement the intervention with fidelity, and collect data to determine the student's response to the intervention.

Based on the student's response to the intervention, the student continues to be monitored for continued progress or, if the data shows no or limited progress, a more intensive level of intervention is implemented. Through this process, resources necessary for the student's success can be coordinated and used more effectively with linkages made to community resources when needed.

The Boyd H. Anderson RTI Team will meet according to the schedule provided by the Guidance Director. Additional meetings may be called as needed. The administrator responsible for RTI will announce meeting dates, participants and essential documentation needed using (but not limited to) CAB Conference and direct email communication prior to each scheduled meeting.

CONFERENCES (PARENT-TEACHER)

Parents may request teacher conferences through the 9th/10th or 11th/12th grade learning centers. When possible, telephone conferences may be arranged. If the learning center schedules a parent/teacher conference, the teacher is sent a “Conference Request Notification” via CAB. If the arrangement is not satisfactory, the teacher should suggest an alternate time and return the form to guidance. Teachers are required to attend the conference at the agreed upon time. An administrator may be present at the teacher-parent conference at the request of the teacher or the parent.

Teachers are to call parents when a student has excessive absences or fails to receive a passing grade or make satisfactory progress in achieving competencies. If a teacher cannot contact a parent because of an incorrect phone number, the teacher should notify the student’s guidance counselor and/or administrator.

When a parent calls a teacher and leaves a message, the teacher is expected to return the call within 24-hours. Teachers are to maintain contact logs in written or electronic form.

CURRICULUM PRACTICES

In order to give guidance for both the development and use of materials to implement Board approved courses of study the procedures listed below shall be followed. The curriculum materials shall:

1. Be consistent with School Board of Broward County policies and Sunshine State Standards.

2. Support and be consistent with the educational goals of Broward County Schools and the objectives of specific courses.

3. Be positive in approach.

4. Have literary, aesthetic or social value.

5. Impart social values consistent with core values as identified by a community-wide task force established by the School Board.

6. Be free of bias.

7. Help students gain awareness of and learn about contributions made to our society by minority and ethnic groups, including women.

8. Be subject area and age appropriate in content and references.

9. Be accurate in content.

10. Be relevant to curriculum continuum.

11. Be timely.

12. Exhibit quality in language and format.

13. Teachers are expected to teach from bell to bell effective learning activities aligned with the state standards.

CURRICULUM LEADERS

CTACE/PE/MEDIA Ms. Nikole Richardson

English Ms. Carmen Robinson

ESE Mrs. Sandi Oscar

Mathematics Mr. William Garcia

Reading Dr. Beverly Mullings

Science Ms. Camille Cameron

Social Studies Mr. Michael Angelo

World Languages//Fine Arts Mr. Mathieu Daquin

DISCIPLINE

Teachers share with the administrators the responsibility for discipline in the buildings and on the school grounds, as well as in the classroom. Behavior problems may be reduced or perhaps eliminated through:

• Well defined student expectations at the highest level

• Well planned classroom assignments

• Variety of teaching strategies/methods

• Clearly defined teaching objectives

• Worthwhile learning experiences

• Work built around the interests, needs, and abilities of students

• Consistency in dealing fairly with students

Each teacher is expected to resolve discipline problems that arise within the classroom. When symptoms of disturbing and unusual behavior occur, the teacher may:

• Student Conference

• Contact the parent to discuss the problem

• Consult the cumulative record for information

• Refer the student to the guidance counselor for assistance/ SLC Team

• Refer student to the administration (only after the above mentioned documented teacher actions have failed to change behavior)

When the need to compose a referral arises, Boyd H. Anderson High School teachers are expected to access the electronic referral system as part of the district’s Discipline Management System (DMS) found via Virtual Counselor. When a referral to administration is submitted electronically, teachers are asked to also notify the student’s administrator via CAB (email) when the referral requires immediate attention. Please include on the subject line, “Priority Referral- Student Last, First Name.” This will provide more immediate notification to the administrator to address the referral that is housed in the DMS.

In the event of an emergency, contact Security who will escort the student and a hard copy of the referral to the Discipline Office.

Remember, most referrals require prior action, including but not limited to parent contact, teacher-student conferences, and other appropriate interventions to cease the undesirable behavior.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

Broward County Public Schools is committed to educating today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

DONATIONS

Boyd Anderson welcomes donations from outside organizations and individuals that elect to serve as educationally minded partners. A letter must accompany any donations that are deposited from the individual/company making the donation. The letter must specify the intended use of the donation.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

It is the intent of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, as amended, and other applicable laws, which require the School Board to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. It is prohibited for an employee to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance, including alcohol, on school board property. Employees are strictly prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. A drug-free workplace contributes to a safe and healthy environment. (See Appendix G – Policy 2400)

ELECTRONIC GRADES

Teachers are to maintain student grades through Pinnacle, the electronic grading system. It is important to acknowledge that parents and students have live access to Pinnacle, thus, it is imperative that teachers maintain up-to-date grades on the system. It is recommended that grades be added to student online files at least twice weekly. Attendance is also maintained through Pinnacle. Teachers are expected to maintain accurate attendance records every period.

E-MAIL & INTERNET USE

Broward Teachers use CAB, or Communication Across Broward, as the means for professional communication. Employees should check their e-mail upon arrival to work, during planning, and at the end of the school day. E-mail may not be used for private solicitation and may only be used for official school business. CAB email accounts are public record; users are advised to maintain appropriate professionalism in all CAB communication. Emails that may be used for future legal matters are to be retained for several years. Students are not to send or receive mail using teacher accounts.

Users are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, safe, ethical and legal manner while using the network email, accessing the intranet and accessing the internet for all other purposes. (See Appendix H – Policy 5306)

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Injuries

School Board Policy States: When a student is injured on school property, the teacher or staff member in charge may render such aid as is advisable under the circumstances and within the limits of his/her knowledge for treatment of such injury. The principal or designee and the parents shall be notified immediately. As soon as possible after the student has been treated or placed under competent care, a written report shall be made to the principal or designee and a telephone call is placed by the designee to the Area Director’s Office (and SIU) whenever 911 is called.

During School Hours

• Contact security and/or administration by radio or phone.

• They will determine if the SRO, 911 or more help is needed.

• All calls to appropriate agencies will be made as needed.

• All reports completed.

• Give completed reports to the appropriate administrator/ Office Manager.

After School Hours Personnel On Campus

• Contact any staff member and they will find the person in charge.

• If it is an emergency that requires the police or medical aid, call 911

• As soon as possible contact the principal or another administrator by phone.

• Report (in writing) everything that happened as soon as possible or the next school day.

After School Hours No Personnel On Campus

• Call appropriate school personnel.

• Report (in writing) everything that happened as soon as possible or the next school day.

Weather Emergency

A weather emergency exists whenever there is a sighting or reported sighting of a tornado in the area of the school. This condition also exists whenever the local police department informs the administration that there is a strong possibility that a severe storm will occur or if severe storm warnings are posted. Tornado procedures will be issued on a separate handout. An announcement of a weather emergency will be made on the intercom.

EMERGENCY CODES

CODE RED — FULL LOCK DOWN: No movement in the building other than by police/fire officials and persons designated by the officials. The implementation of a CODE RED is rare, but in the event that one occurs, it is imperative that you are familiar with the following information and ensure that students do not have direct access to this document and its contents.

CODE RED Emergency Procedure: Activated by the principal or designee in charge ONLY.

Administration will:

• Communicate to Main Office

• Turn bells and fire alarm to silent mode

• Ensure that RADIOS are used for emergency communication only

Teachers will:

• Stay in classroom or report to classroom as quickly as possible and take roll.

• Ensure classroom doors are locked. Facilities staff members will lock exterior doors.

• Allow NO STUDENTS to leave the classroom.

• Move all students away from windows and doors and keep everyone silent.

• Establish fire watch (no fire alarms will sound during a CODE RED).

• Identify all students who are out on hall passes and notify the main office/security via CAB.

• Await further instructions.

CODE YELLOW — LOCKDOWN: An emergency that requires all of your students to be accounted for and under supervision. No movement in the building other than administration, and security staff members. Shelter in place and to remain where you are.

CODE YELLOW Emergency Procedures:

• Administration/Security will coordinate movement via secure radio.

• Bells are turned to the silent mode.

• Each teacher is to remain in his or her classroom and take attendance.

CODE ORANGE - EVACUATION: All persons are to leave the building according to established routes.

CODE BLACK - BOMB THREAT:

• Turn off all cell phones and radios immediately.

• Leave all lights, fans, etc. as they are, on or off.

• Use of the P.A., bells and tones may be discontinued.

Depending on the situation: one or more of the following will follow BOMB THREAT:

• Full lockdown

• Full building evacuation

Code Green – ALL CLEAR

All clear and return to classroom

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

Evacuation Routes must be posted in each classroom. See your administrator if no Evacuation Route is posted in your room. There will be at least ten practice fire drills and two tornado drills each school year. Teachers are required to take grade/attendance book/computer from the building during any drill. Attendance should be taken once students have reached their evacuation location.

TORNADO DRILL AND RAINY DAY PROCEDURES

Tornado Drill and Rainy Day Procedures will be distributed to staff prior to the start of the school year. Teachers are expected to retain the information and inform students of the proper procedures prior to the first practice event. Again, there will be at least two practice tornado drills each school year.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is available for all Broward County Schools Employees. Areas of confidential assistance provided by E.A.P. include, but are not limited to: physical illness, marriage problems, family conflicts, alcohol and/or substance abuse, emotional problems, stress management, bereavement/grief, eating disorders, parenting/skills building, financial problems, etc.

The phone number is (754) 322-9900—the fax number is (754) 322-9918. Employees may independently seek the resources available through E.A.P. or be referred to E.A.P. by the school principal.

EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE (ESS)

Employee Self-Service (ESS) is a set of easy to-use applications that empowers employees to view, create, and maintain data via the Intranet/Internet. Please sign on to ESS regularly to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date. You can sign in to ESS by going to web/erp.

EQUIPMENT USE

Teachers can be authorized to borrow equipment by receiving approval from the principal and completing The School Board of Broward County Property Pass. The use of standard instructional equipment such as laptop computers requires the completion of The School Board of Broward County Property Pass for the length of use. NO equipment may leave the campus without an approved School Board of Broward County Property Pass. Teachers are responsible for the safe return of the equipment on loan and must reimburse the School Board for loss or damage.

EVALUATIONS

The administration recognizes the ultimate goal of evaluation is to improve the quality of instruction. The agreement between the Broward Teachers' Union and the Broward County School Board outlines the process and procedures for the evaluation. The evaluation process include the following:

1. Ability to maintain appropriate discipline

2. Knowledge of subject matter

3. Domains on iObservation is done through the iObservation system

4. Student progress toward instructional goals, based on student ability

5. Ability to carry out school philosophy and administrative procedures

6. Observance of work hours (number of tardies and excessive absences)

7. Any and all areas outlined in the Principles of Professional Conduct

EXCUSING STUDENTS FROM CLASS

Once a student enters the classroom, he/she may leave only with an official pass signed by the teacher. The time allowed between classes should be sufficient for students to obtain a drink of water and go to the restroom. Therefore, students shall not be permitted to obtain a drink of water or go to the restroom during class period except in EMERGENCIES and then, only one student at a time.

No passes are to be issued during the first and last fifteen minutes of any period, or during A and B lunches and after 2:00 pm each school day.

Teachers will not cause any student to be tardy or absent from another class without prior approval of administration or assigned teacher.

ANY STUDENT EXCUSED FOR A SCHEDULED ACTIVITY OR MEETING SHOULD FIRST REPORT TO HIS/ HER PROPER CLASS AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE SCHEDULED MEETING. THE CLUB OR ACTIVITY SPONSOR WILL GIVE PASSES TO STUDENTS BEFORE THE END OF THE PERIOD. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLASSROOM TEACHER TO VERIFY THESE PASSES.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND STUDENTS TO ANY OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL FORMS.

FACULTY MEETINGS

Teachers are required to attend faculty meetings as scheduled. Non-attendance at required meetings requires permission in advance from the principal or will be excused if due to a permitted absence.

FIELD TRIPS

See Appendix I – Policy 6303

BOYD H. ANDERSON’S PROCEDURE FOR FIELD TRIPS

Written approval from the principal and the assistant principal in charge of field trips is required for any school sponsored field trip. The staff member planning the field trip must obtain the FIELD TRIP APPLICATION PACKET on line posted in CAB, complete the packet and submit it to the administrator in charge of field trips at least four weeks prior to an in-county trip and six weeks prior to an out-of-county field trip.

FOOD & BEVERAGES IN CLASSROOMS

Students ARE NOT permitted to consume food or beverages in the classrooms or hallways during school hours (7:30 am- 2:30 pm). Per school board policy teachers, students and/or parents are not permitted to provide foods that are prepackaged. Teachers are not to consume food or beverages when students are in the classroom. Teachers are not to send students to the planning areas, cafeteria, main office, or off-campus to obtain food and beverages for them.

GUEST SPEAKERS

According to a directive from the Broward County School Board, the principal or his/her designated representative must approve all outside speakers or resource people before they can be invited to appear on campus. All approved guest speakers, if not employed by Broward County Schools, must check in through the STAR system prior to entrance of the school.

HOMEWORK.

See Appendix J – Policy 6306

INCOMPLETE GRADES

When class work is not completed for a marking period due to excused absences, a grade of “I” may be given. Recent changes to the Code of Conduct extends the deadline for secondary students to complete the make up work of an "I" grade to the end of the next marking period. In extenuating circumstances, the principal has the authority to extend the deadline. In most cases when these deadlines are not met, the “I” changes to an “F” and may lead to semester course failure. If and when the class is repeated and the student earns a grade, the “I” or ”F” will not be counted in computing grade point average.

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS CALENDAR

Instructional Focus Calendars are generated by the Boyd H. Anderson Curriculum Leaders and Leadership Team. The calendars are to be incorporated into each teacher’s official lesson plans to promote succinct, standards-based instruction and regard for standardized assessment preparation.

INTERIM & REPORT CARDS

INTERIM REPORTS

School Board Policy 6000.1 states that Interim Grades will be provided, but not limited to the following circumstances:

• The student is in danger of failing.

• The student has dropped two letter grades or more.

• The student has exhibited behavioral problems.

In schools such as Boyd H. Anderson High that maintain an automated system for record-keeping and grading, interims will be provided for all students.

Interim Reports will be distributed on the following dates:

1st Quarter September 24, 2015

2nd Quarter November 19, 2015

3rd Quarter February 11, 2016

4th Quarter April 28, 2016

A parent may request additional progress reports for a student. These forms are obtained in the grade level learning centers by the student and circulated to each of the student’s teachers. The teachers will indicate work and attendance for the period in question. Many parents keep these progress reports to help them in estimating the student’s final grades.

REPORT CARDS

Report Cards are issued at the end of each marking period. Report Cards may not be withheld from students because of failure to pay dues, fees or charges or lost or damaged books or property. Teachers are required to enter one grade per week on Pinnacle to support student and parent awareness of academic progress for each grading period. Report Cards will be issued on the following dates:

1st Quarter November 12, 2015

2nd Quarter January 28, 2016

3rd Quarter April 14, 2016

4th Quarter June 29, 2016

INVENTORY

Staff members will inventory equipment at the beginning of each semester. The Inventory Team will coordinate the inventory with department chairpersons. Do not move equipment from its designated location without administrative approval. Any equipment that leaves campus must have The School Board of Broward County Property Pass form completed and approved by the principal or an administrator.

KEY DISTRIBUTION STANDARD PRACTICE

The School Board believes the security of our physical facilities is an ongoing responsibility. A major element in proper security is key control for schools/centers as designated by the person in charge of the facility. To achieve and maintain security, the following policy is to be followed:

1. It is the responsibility of the principal/site administrator to oversee the distribution of site keys, master keys and grand master keys. This distribution of masters is closely regulated.

2. The Security Specialist maintains a written record of who were issued keys.

3. Under no circumstances is any faculty and/or staff member to duplicate keys. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

4. Employees, who retire, resign, transfer, are suspended, are on leave of absence, or otherwise terminate employment with the School Board, will return all keys for School Board owned facilities no later than their last day of active employment.

5. Employees on vacation, sick leave or out for more than two (2) weeks will turn in all site keys to the site administrator.

6. The principal/site administrator shall be notified of all lost, stolen or misplaced master or grand master keys. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and/or including termination. Administrator will then report loss to SIU and determines the level of exposure.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS (STUDENTS)

Teachers cannot permit students to leave school grounds or go to the student parking lot. This permission can only be granted by administration.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS (TEACHERS)

All members of the faculty are responsible for the supervision of students during school hours regardless of specific scheduled assignments. Teachers desiring to leave campus during their workday MUST obtain permission from an administrator AND sign out in the main office.

Teachers who need to leave school during school hours are responsible for finding coverage for their classes and notifying administration of these arrangements. Substitute coverage cannot be utilized for personal business or appointments. Teachers must sign out and state their intended destination (doctor’s appointment, district meeting, etc.) in the front office.

According to School Board Policy 4008, all teachers are required to work 7.5 hours per day. Signing out prior to the end of the 7.5 hours workday will not be considered a full day’s work for teachers. Therefore, all teachers are encouraged to schedule all outside appointments after the school days end, in order to prevent loss of earned sick/personal time.

Reminder: Administrative approval is required for all sign outs.

LESSON PLANS

The purpose of lesson plans is to ensure a complete and logical presentation, to serve as a timing schedule, to help in constructing tests and conducting reviews, and to make a substitute’s teaching more effective. If a daily lesson plan is used, objectives should be listed at the beginning of the grading period. Include the procedure for each day’s work; explain methods of evaluation as necessary. Describe procedures including individual assignments. Include Florida Standards with appropriate benchmarks. These plans should address school improvement activities with ESOL and ESE activities, if applicable. Sample Lesson Plan Templates will be available on the Boyd H. Anderson CAB Conference.

Teachers are to maintain a student-friendly syllabus for each subject taught. The syllabus is to be given to students within the first week of class, posted on the school’s website and provided to parents at the 2015-2016 Open House. Collaboration among department members (to develop syllabi) is strongly encouraged.

EMERGENCY LESSON PLANS

All teachers are required to submit a set of 3 Emergency Lesson Plans to their respective Curriculum Leader at the end of the Pre-Planning Week and no later than August 21, 2015. If during the school year the emergency lesson plans are used, they are to be immediately replaced.

For the benefit of the substitute, the following must be included in the front of the plan:

1. A schedule of all classes including lunch.

2. Note one or two dependable students in each class.

3. Class seating chart

MAKE-UP WORK

The student has two consecutive school days to make up the work for each day the student is absent (excused or unexcused), not counting the day of return.

MAILBOXES

Teachers are to check mailboxes upon arrival to school, during lunch, and at the end of the school day. Mailboxes may not be used for private solicitations. Students are not to place items in or recover items from the mailboxes.

MEDIA CENTER

The Media Center collection consists of books, print magazines, and online subscriptions to research resources including SIRS Researcher, InfoTrac, Student Resource Center, Literature Resource Center, Grolier Online Proquest, Biography Find, and numerous audio-visual material such as video tapes, DVDs, and equipment to use them with.

The Media Center will be open during lunch, and thirty (30) minutes BEFORE school, Monday through Friday. Hours will be posted.

Sending Students to the Media Center

• A teacher may send no more than (5) students to the Media Center each period. An individual pass must be filled out in ink for each student sent from class to the Media Center.

• The pass must include:

o The student’s name

o The time the student left the class

o The student assignment

o The teacher’s signature

• A pass is not needed before school, but one is required to access the Media Center during lunch.

• Students may only enter and exit from the first floor.

• No food or drink may be brought into the Media Center.

• Students must exhibit appropriate behavior to be allowed to stay in the Media Center.

Scheduling Classes for the Media Center

• Teachers must schedule classes into the Media Center at least one week prior to its use.

• The teacher must accompany the class to the Media Center and remain with the students in order to assist with the assignment, supervise, and maintain order.

• Substitute teachers may not bring a class to the Media Center.

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

Teachers are asked to attend workshops on how to use Audio-Visual equipment, not limited to, but including LCD Projector/Laptop Carts, Smart Boards, Poster Printer, Digital Cameras, and Camcorders etc. The media specialist and/or the technology liaison may provide assistance as well.

Some equipment is restricted to daily use, based upon availability. Equipment may be checked out by teachers and should be requested at least one day in advance of its use.

Only teachers should operate equipment. If machines are inoperative or broken, they should be returned to the Media Center with a note explaining the problem.

Equipment shall not be taken out of the building unless a Broward County School Board Property Pass is completed and approved by the principal.

NEWSLETTERS

A parent newsletter will be posted to the school website at the conclusion of each grading period coinciding planning days at the end of each quarter. A draft of the newsletter will be presented to the administrator over English 2 weeks before posting.

NONDISCRIMINATION BOARD POLICY

See Appendix K– Policy 4001.1

PARKING FOR STAFF

Parking spaces will not be assigned to individuals. Teachers will use the parking lot on the west side of the school. Teachers are not allowed to park in any grassy areas. Cars must display a staff parking decal for identification purposes. Cars without decals may be towed. Please see a Security Specialist for a parking decal.

PLANNING PERIODS

Planning time is provided to each teacher. Recommended uses of the planning time include:

• PLC meetings, staff development, best practices, collaborative working with peers, classroom observations, examining student’s work, etc.

• preparing instructional materials

• calling parents

• conferencing with parents

• reviewing and analyzing student data

• developing lesson plans

• grading papers

• preparing reports

• consulting with the principal, assistant principals and or curriculum leaders

• consulting with the guidance department personnel and checking permanent records for additional student information

• exchanging viewpoints and information with other faculty members having the same planning period

• carrying out duties that are assigned by the principal or his designated representative

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE

Please use appropriate discretion to be properly attired for your role at Boyd H. Anderson High School. Our district maintains a strong emphasis on uniforms and dress codes for students. All staff members can help with the enforcement of the student dress code by modeling good choices through appropriate and professional attire. Neatness and cleanliness is also important; we serve as role models for our young adults.

RELOCATION OF A CLASS

In the event that a teacher would like to temporarily relocate his/her class to a room or area other than the assigned classroom, the teacher must first obtain approval from the appropriate administrator. Written notice of relocation should be left on the door of assigned classroom. The teacher should notify the front office and the STAR desk of the temporary relocation of a class.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Counselors are available to assist students with scheduling of classes, academic counseling, vocational, part-time work, career opportunities, test scores, higher education, non-emergency student referrals and other services. They also meet with students and parents on an individual and group basis.

SCHOOL MAIL (PONY)

Carrier service (PONY) is provided to transport reports, communications, and supplies to and from all the county departments and schools. Pony mail is delivered and picked up from the front office.

SECURING YOUR CLASSROOM AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS

The School Board of Broward County is not responsible for any personal property stolen or lost on school grounds. Staff members are expected to use due diligence in securing any and all valuables on campus including school issued laptops.

SELF-REPORTING RULE

All personnel shall self-report, in writing, to the Executive Director of Professional standards and Special Investigative Unit within forty-eight (48) hours of any arrests, citations, charges involving the abuse of a child, the sale and/or possession of a controlled substance, or charges involving sexual misconduct, sexual battery, possession (including e-mail transmissions) or sale of pornography involving minors, and sexual relations with students. Such notice shall not be considered an admission of guilt nor shall such notice be admissible for any purpose in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative, or judicial. (See Appendix L– Policy 2405)

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

The Clean Air Act forbids smoking in public buildings. Staff members should not smoke inside the campus of the school, any school board owned/leased building, or school board owned/leased vehicle.

STUDENT PASSES (Excusing Students from Class)

• Teachers are not to permit a student to leave the classroom without an appropriate pass. NO passes may be written during the first or last 15 minutes of class.

• Students with a pass should not interrupt another teacher’s class during instruction.

• Under no circumstances is a teacher to excuse or keep a student from another teacher’s class without prior approval from the student’s assigned teacher.

• Teachers are not allowed to issue passes for students to go to the vending machines.

• Teachers are not to send students off campus.

• Teachers are not to allow students to order food and/or pick up ordered food from vendors.

STUDENT DISMISSAL

Teachers may not dismiss students early. Students are not to line up or gather at the classroom door. Students are to remain in their seats until the dismissal bell rings.

Students may not be dismissed for sports events or other activities at any hour other than the scheduled dismissal time unless approval has been obtained from the principal or Area Superintendent. This does not include assemblies, as long as they shall be contained within the regularly scheduled school day.

Teachers do not have the authority to release students to go to the bus loading area before the dismissal bell. Teachers are not permitted to keep a class in the room after the final bell has rung.

SUBSTITUTE INFORMATION

Ms. Mauesby serves as the Substitute Coordinator for Boyd Anderson High School. Teachers are expected to secure a substitute as soon as possible but no later than 24-hours in advance of a planned absence. It is the responsibility of the teacher to contact SmartFind to secure a substitute for all absences, including illness, personal time and Temporary Duty Assignments. Teachers are reminded that they are required to leave substitute plans. Emergency Lessons must be immediately updated and submitted to their Curriculum Leader upon return.

Lesson plans are critical to having a successful day as a substitute. If your absence is planned, leave the lesson plans for your sub in your classroom or with your Curriculum Leader. Please ensure you have left plans that will authentically engage students for the full class period. A seating chart should also be left for the substitute. Each teacher should have three days of emergency lesson plans on file with the Curriculum Leader by the end of pre-planning week. Lesson Plans should be periodically updated to be relevant to the current curriculum being taught.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

A teacher is responsible for students the entire period and is never to leave students unsupervised. If it is necessary to leave the class for an emergency, such as an illness, the teacher should call the main office or notify the appropriate administrator.

Teachers are asked to greet students at their classroom door between periods and assist in the control of student traffic from class to class. Assemblies and pep rallies are to be considered as classroom situations and are to be supervised accordingly.

TARDY POLICY

Excused and unexcused absences along with tardies and early sign-outs are counted when determining a student’s pattern of non-attendance.  A student will have a “pattern of non-attendance” if he or she is absent from school a total of 30 hours (5 days) in any one marking period or 60 hours (10 days) within 90 days.

High school students who have a “pattern of non-attendance” may face sanctions.  A student may not earn class credits; could be required to repeat a class; could be referred to Children In Need of Services (CINS) or Families In Need of Services (FINS); could have their driver’s license suspended or be prevented from obtaining a driver’s license; or the student’s parents could be required to appear in court. Therefore accurate record keeping is very important.

Tardy to school/Tardy to class

• Students arriving to school after the tardy bell will report to class up until 7:47 am.

• Students arriving to school after 7:47 am will report to the STAR Desk in the Main Bldg. Passes will be issued and students will be sent directly to class. Parents must physically sign students in to warrant an excused tardy.

• Additional administrative consequences may be issued, if necessary, to students who show patterns of tardiness. Consequences may include parent contact, Saturday Detention, suspension, loss of parking privileges, referral to School Social Worker or RTI team.

(See tardy policy posted in CAB conference)

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS

Teachers must adhere to the course and classroom assignments given to them by administration. Teachers are not to make changes to their schedules without approval from the appropriate administrator(s).

TEMPORARY DUTY ASSIGNMENTS (TDA)

Temporary Duty is when an employee performs duties other than the employee’s regular assignment such as staffing, professional development, travel related to work or field trips. A TDA Form must be completed prior to any Temporary Duty Assignment and submitted to the appropriate administrator.

A TDA Form that requests financial reimbursement or involves out-of-county travel must be submitted to the principal designee at least four weeks prior to the absence. All other TDA Forms are to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the absence.

TDA forms that are submitted for the purpose of local staff development activities must be submitted to the administrator in charge of staff development.

(See TDA procedures posted on CAB)

TEXTBOOK PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

All textbooks are checked out to the students through Destiny. A student should not take a book home unless it has been checked out to the student by the textbook coordinator through Destiny. Class sets will issued to teachers during pre-planning week by the textbook coordinator.

UNIFORM GRADING PRACTICES

These Uniform Grading Practices is a result of a group of Boyd Anderson High School teachers voluntarily meeting on several occasions and through sharing information with the faculty, staff, and administrators, the committee agreed to the following grading practices. These practices will remain as a common standard practice until determined otherwise by another Boyd Anderson High School Grading Committee.

I. Uniform Grading Practices:

a. Use “X” when a student turned in the assignment and is waiting for a grade or when the student is excused from the assignment.

b. Use “Z” when a student is excused absent and has not turned in the assignment.

c. Use a “0” when the student has an unexcused absence or turned in absolutely nothing.

II. Uniform Grading Practices: Late Assignments:

a. Parents should sign late assignments to include name, phone number, email and signature before submission. (Optional)

b. As long as a student turns in an assignment, a zero should not be given. If a student deserves an “F” for a particular assignment, a 50% or 40% should be assigned.

c. Teachers may deduct points every day an assignment is late, however, the grade should not fall below a 40%. After 3 late assignments in total, a parent-teacher conference may be requested.

**Incentive** – Students who turn in assignments on time may have the opportunity to redo the assignment for a higher grade. Students who turn in late assignments lose that privilege.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS

All visitors on campus must enter through the main entrance and be signed in through the STAR System. Visitors must have a VALID ID such as a State Driver’s License or Passport. Boyd Anderson High School operates in compliance with visitor rules and regulations established in conjunction with the Jessica Lunsford Act to protect our student body.

VOLUNTEERS

Adult volunteers are an important part of the total school program. Volunteers may be of assistance in the following ways: tutoring, skills remediation, guest speaker, foreign language interpreters, judges for contests, chaperones, general classroom assistance, clerical assistance, preparing materials or special projects and activities. Note: Appropriate registration via must be completed and before any volunteer service can be performed. For assistance and guidance in registering adult volunteers or coordinating assistance, see the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers who will chaperone on overnight trips must be fingerprinted. Please see the administrator over activities for instructions on having a volunteer fingerprinted.

WORK CALENDAR/ABSENCES

Instructional personnel are required to work 196 days, 180 of which must be devoted to working full-time on instructional matters. Instructional personnel are expected to be on duty a minimum of seven and one-half (7 ½) hours daily. For teachers who work a full day, the work schedule will include a duty-free lunch. During this period a teacher should not leave the school grounds without the permission of the principal or his/her designee.

Regular attendance is encouraged among all Boyd Anderson staff. Excessive absence among instructional personnel adversely impacts student achievement. All absences must be reported to the school prior to the start of the workday. Faculty and staff may not be absent without approved leave, which means that the employee must have sick time available to them. Employees who are absent without approved leave may be subject to disciplinary action.

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