Welcome to Leon County Schools - Lively Technical College
[Pages:48]Welcome to Leon County Schools
"Teaching, Learning, Caring for the Future"
Employee Handbook 2019-2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ..................................................................................................................................... 5 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE................................................................................................. 6 SCHOOL BOARD........................................................................................................................... 7
................................................................................................................................................. 7 DISTRICT INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 8
Departments and Services ........................................................................................................... 8 District Policies ........................................................................................................................... 9
Courier Mail Procedures and Guidelines................................................................................. 9 Education Standards Commission ........................................................................................... 9 Employee Recognition Programs .......................................................................................... 11 Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability ............................................. 12 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................. 12 School Attendance Zones ...................................................................................................... 12 Schools and Their Websites .................................................................................................. 13 State Education Goals............................................................................................................ 14 LCS Strategic Plan, 2016-21.................................................................................................. 16 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ............................................................................................................... 21 Benefits Information ................................................................................................................. 21 COBRA ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Districtwide New Employee Orientation .................................................................................. 22 Employee Wellness ? Maximize our Effectiveness .................................................................. 23 HIPPA ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Leave of Absence ...................................................................................................................... 23 1. Annual Leave ................................................................................................................. 23 2. Bereavement Leave ........................................................................................................ 23 3. Military Leave ................................................................................................................ 24 4. Other Leave Information ................................................................................................ 24 5. Sick Leave ...................................................................................................................... 24 6. Terminal Pay for Sick Leave.......................................................................................... 25 7. Unpaid Leave ................................................................................................................. 26 OneBlood .................................................................................................................................. 26 Retirement ................................................................................................................................. 26 Applying for Retirement Benefits ......................................................................................... 27 Retiree Benefits Information ................................................................................................. 28 Sick Leave Bank .................................................................................................................... 28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
EQUITY ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Non-Discrimination ............................................................................................................... 28 Florida Education Equity Act ................................................................................................ 29 Nondiscrimination Notification and Contact Information..................................................... 29 Prohibition of Bullying and Harassment of Employees ........................................................ 30 Preventing Retaliatory Action ............................................................................................... 30 Sexual Harassment/Discrimination ....................................................................................... 31
FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................................... 31
Bloodborne Pathogens Control Plan ? Hazardous Substances ................................................. 31 Occupational Safety and Health ............................................................................................ 31
Clean Air Policy ........................................................................................................................ 31 Use of Tobacco ...................................................................................................................... 31
FINANCE...................................................................................................................................... 32 Travel Reimbursement Procedure ......................................................................................... 32
HUMAN RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 32 Employment Practices ........................................................................................................... 32 Holidays................................................................................................................................. 33 Instructional Appointments ................................................................................................... 33 Personnel Records ................................................................................................................. 34 Promotional Job Opportunities .............................................................................................. 34 Protected Personal Information ............................................................................................. 34 Reassignments ....................................................................................................................... 34 Resignations........................................................................................................................... 34 Social Security ....................................................................................................................... 35 Unemployment Compensation .............................................................................................. 35 Verification of Employment .................................................................................................. 35 Your Work Schedule ............................................................................................................. 35
LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS........................................................................................... 36
Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................................... 36 Bargaining Unit Agreement Coverage .................................................................................. 39
PAYROLL...................................................................................................................................... 39
Overtime/Compensatory Time.................................................................................................. 39
RISK MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 39
Workers' Compensation............................................................................................................ 39
SAFETY AND SECURITY ............................................................................................................ 40
Drug Free Schools ..................................................................................................................... 40
Drug Free Workplace ................................................................................................................ 40
Emergency Closing of Schools ................................................................................................. 41
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SAFETY AND SECURITY (Continued)
Firearms, Weapons or Destructive Devices .............................................................................. 41 Safe Learning Environment ...................................................................................................... 42 Safety and Evacuation Procedures ............................................................................................ 42 TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SERVICES .......................................................................... 42 Confidential Student Records Access ....................................................................................... 42 Computer Security Awareness .................................................................................................. 42 E-Mail and Internet Use ............................................................................................................ 44 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVICES ......................................................................................... 46 ADDITIONAL DISTRICT REFERENCES.................................................................................... 47 WELCOME TO THE FOUNDATION FOR LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS ................................... 48
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WELCOME
Welcome to Leon County Schools! We are delighted that you have chosen to join our District and hope that you will enjoy a long and successful career with us. As you become familiar with our culture and mission, we hope you will take advantage of opportunities to enhance your skills and career while furthering the strategic mission of Leon County Schools.
You are joining an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to student success. Our administration, teachers and support staff are committed to becoming a world-class school District. We sincerely hope you will take pride in being an important part of the Leon County Schools' family.
This guide has been prepared to help acquaint you with basic information about the Leon County School District, your rights and responsibilities as an employee, and to provide you with an overview of the wide array of policies, benefits and services that relate to your employment. More detailed information is contained in benefit handbooks, Board policy and bargaining unit contracts.
The guiding principles for our District are outlined in our LCS Strategic Plan that can be found beginning on page 15 of this handbook. Our vision, mission and core beliefs are the very foundation of all we do and who we are.
This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for review and understanding of official District policies and administrative procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to become familiar with Board Policies, which are located online at:
In the coming days, weeks and months, you will have questions. Feel free to ask your supervisor or to contact the appropriate District office for information and support.
Congratulations and best wishes on your new opportunity.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE With great appreciation, I am pleased to welcome you as a new employee of Leon County Schools. I expect this to be a rewarding experience in your working career. I believe you will find all employees in our school system extremely willing to work with you to ensure your continued growth and success in our organization. My experience as a coach, teacher, principal and now Superintendent confirms that Leon County Schools' employees are dedicated and caring individuals. The nature of this business is to care about others, and there can be no greater calling than serving children. Serving children encompasses not only the teacher, but all our roles in one form or another. Teachers and principals are on the "front line" ? but they could not function if buses did not run, meals were not served, computers were not maintained, roofs were not repaired and employees were not paid. I view no job less or more important than another. That is why I value your choice to be employed with us to make this the best school system possible. I welcome you to the Leon County Schools' family, and I hope your experience here is as rewarding as mine has been. Sincerely,
Rocky Hanna Superintendent of Schools
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SCHOOL BOARD
Georgia "Joy" Bowen
Darryl Jones
DeeDee Rasmussen Vice Chair
Alva Striplin
Rosanne Wood Chair
School Board Meetings Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Aquilina Howell Instruction Service Center (back conference room)
3955 W. Pensacola Street
LIVE BROADCAST ON COMCAST CABLE CHANNEL 23 and YouTube View the Agenda and Actions of the Board on the Web: School Board Information (click on Board Docs)
For general questions about the School Board, please contact Dr. Michelle Gayle, Assistant Superintendent (850) 487-7177, and
Jolisa Coffee, Assistant to the Board at (850) 487-7110. Please be aware that all communications, including e-mail, sent to the Superintendent, School Board Members
and employees of the School District are considered public records per Florida Statute 119.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Departments and Services
Academic Services
Nutritional Services
Benefits
Payroll
Department of Instructional Development and Professional Learning
District Media Center
Early Childhood Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Equity and Diversity
Exceptional Student Education
Policies and Procedures
Prevention and Intervention Services
Property Management (Inventory Accounting)
Purchasing Department
Retirement
Risk Management
Safety and Security
Facilities and Construction
Finance Department
Foundation for Leon County Schools
Health Services 355
School Choice 665
Staffing Services
Student Services
Technology & Information Services (TIS)
Human Resources Department
Transportation Department
Labor and Employee Relations
Volunteer Program Services
Maintenance
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