Employee Handbook 2019-2020

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

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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

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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 ............................................................................................................... 46 Jury Duty .................................................................................................................................. 46 Compliance with a Subpoena ............................................................................................... 46 Truancy Court Appearances ................................................................................................. 46 Religious Observance ............................................................................................................ 46 Military Leave........................................................................................................................... 47

Complaints and Grievances....................................................................................... 48

Fraud, Ethics, Compliance Hotline & Online Report Form............................................... 48

Employee Conduct and Welfare ................................................................................ 49

Standards of Conduct............................................................................................................. 49 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators..................................................... 49 Professional Ethical Conduct, Practices, and Performance ....................................................... 50 Dress Code Policy .................................................................................................................. 52 Garland ISD Social Media Guidelines ................................................................................. 52 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation ..................................................................... 58 Harassment of Students ........................................................................................................ 62 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse ....................................................................................... 63 Sexual Abuse & Maltreatment of Children.......................................................................... 64 Reporting Crime ...................................................................................................................... 65

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Scope and Sequence ............................................................................................................. 65 Technology Resources .......................................................................................................... 65 Personal Use of Electronic Media ........................................................................................ 66 Personal Use of Electronic Media between Employees, Students, and Parents ......... 67 Public Information on Private Devices................................................................................. 69 Criminal History Background Checks .................................................................................. 69 Employee Arrests and Convictions ...................................................................................... 69 Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Prevention.................................................................................... 70 Tobacco Products and E-Cigarette Use.............................................................................. 70 Fraud and Financial Impropriety........................................................................................... 70 Crowd Funding (On-line Fundraising Sites) ....................................................................... 71 Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................................... 72 Gifts and Favors ...................................................................................................................... 72 Copyrighted Materials ............................................................................................................ 72 Associations and Political Activities ..................................................................................... 72 Charitable Contributions ........................................................................................................ 73 Safety........................................................................................................................................ 73 Possession of Firearms and Weapons................................................................................ 74 Visitors in the Workplace ....................................................................................................... 74 Volunteers on Campus........................................................................................................... 74 Asbestos Management Plan ................................................................................................. 74 Pest Control Treatment .......................................................................................................... 75 Other Topics ............................................................................................................................ 75

General Procedures.................................................................................................... 76

Weather Procedures............................................................................................................... 76 Severe Weather ...................................................................................................................................76 Emergency School Closing .................................................................................................................77 Bad Weather Makeup Days.................................................................................................................77 Skylert .................................................................................................................................................77

Emergencies............................................................................................................................ 77 Purchasing Procedures.......................................................................................................... 77 Oracle Self-Service................................................................................................................. 78

Employee Clinic ..................................................................................................................................78 Human Resources................................................................................................................................78 Payroll .................................................................................................................................................78 Purchasing ...........................................................................................................................................79 Name and Address Changes................................................................................................ 79 Personnel Records ................................................................................................................. 79 Facility Use............................................................................................................................... 80

Termination of Employment ...................................................................................... 81

Resignations ............................................................................................................................ 81 Contract employees .............................................................................................................................81 Non-contract employees......................................................................................................................81

Dismissal or Nonrenewal of Contract Employees ............................................................. 81 Dismissal of Noncontract Employees .................................................................................. 82

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Discharge of Convicted Employees ..................................................................................... 82 Exit Interviews and Procedures ............................................................................................ 82 Reports to Texas Education Agency ................................................................................... 83 Reports Concerning Court-Ordered Withholding............................................................... 83 Student Issues ............................................................................................................ 85 Equal Educational Opportunities .......................................................................................... 85 Student Records ..................................................................................................................... 85 Parent and Student Complaints............................................................................................ 86 Administering Medication to Students ................................................................................. 86 Dietary Supplements .............................................................................................................. 86 Psychotropic Drugs................................................................................................................. 87 Student Conduct and Discipline ........................................................................................... 87 Student Attendance ................................................................................................................ 87 Bullying ..................................................................................................................................... 87 Hazing....................................................................................................................................... 88 Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 89 Appendix A- Absences and Leave ....................................................................................... 90 Appendix B- Salary Schedule and Benefits........................................................................ 93 Appendix C- Substitute System .......................................................................................... 100 Appendix D-Child Abuse & Neglect Policies .................................................................... 101 Appendix E- Employee Arrest/Conviction Report ............................................................ 104 Appendix F- Staff Acceptable Use Policy ......................................................................... 105 Appendix G- Bullying ............................................................................................................ 109 Appendix H- Teacher Standards ........................................................................................ 115 Appendix I- Personnel Policies ........................................................................................... 124 Index .......................................................................................................................... 125

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Employee Handbook Receipt/Acknowledgement

Please note that the employee handbook receipt will be completed electronically. (Example below) Employees will have to click on the Viewed & Acknowledged check box and then digitally sign and date the form. The document will be stored digitally in your electronic personnel file. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources. *See example below.

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Introduction

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the way for a successful year. Not all district policies and procedures are included. Those that are have been summarized. Suggestions for additions and improvements to this handbook are welcome and may be sent to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Box 104. This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for the official district policy manual. Nor is it intended to alter the at-will status of non-contract employees in any way. Rather, it is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies and procedures related to employment. These policies and procedures can change at any time; these changes shall supersede any handbook provisions that are not compatible with the change. For more information, employees may refer to the policy codes that are associated with handbook topics, confer with their supervisor, or call the appropriate district office. District policies can be accessed online at: POLICY ONLINE () and are also located in the office of the Chief Leadership Officer, where they are available for employee review during normal working hours.

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