Human Capital Dr. Karla Loria Human Capital Officer New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships Human Capital Dr. Karla Loria Human Capital Officer

Welcome to New Hire Onboarding New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

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Board of Education Ms. Eileen Lynch Gonzales, President Ms. Doriena S. Longmire, Vice President Ms. Joyce L. Leigh, Secretary Mr. Steven R. Seibert, Treasurer Ms. Yesenia S. Torres, Director New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Superintendent Dr. Andre Spencer #NSICPR2017 New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Cabinet Members Mr. Mark Wilsey Mrs. Christine O’Brien Dr. Karla Loria Operations Services Officer Mrs. Christine O’Brien Public Information Officer Dr. Karla Loria Human Capital and Student Development Officer Ms. Teresa Lance School Leadership Officer Mr. Rupak Gandhi Research and Accountability Officer Dr. Wendy Birhanzel Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Officer Ms. Shelley Becker Chief Finance Officer

Agreement of Trust & Understanding (ATU) What to look for in the ATU: Non E&R Salary recommendations for the upcoming school year New salary schedules and extra duty charts Changes to working conditions, benefits/premiums, duty hours, leave plans, and policies Revisions to policies New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

SAM (School Absence Manager) Attendance & Substitute Calling System OR Employees must initially register and input a PIN via telephone – can then access SAM via internet or telephone New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Employee Annual Leave Accrual Employees who work less than four hours a day do not accrue Annual Leave, therefore any time not worked will be unpaid. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Medical Leave Unused Annual Leave Medical Leave turns into Unused hours roll from one school year to the next into a Medical Leave account that is used for employee only medical reasons No limit to number of Medical Leave hours accumulated New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

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ANNUAL LEAVE VS. DISTRICT LEAVE (current year only) Illness/Health Personal Legal Special Event Emergencies/Weather Personal Leave New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Annual Leave Limitations Requests for leave should be submitted to the supervising administrator three (3) to five (5) days prior to the absence date. Any employee using Annual Leave exceeding 5 consecutive days will require a completed Leave of Absence Form. Verification of absences will be required once the employee has used six (6) Annual Leave days in a school year or a specific pattern of misuse of Annual Leave days appears. Except in highly unique and rare situations, illness, or emergencies, Annual Leave may not be granted the first or last week of the academic year, the day before or after a holiday or school vacation, or any day(s) added to make up for snow days or other school closures. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Personal Reason Limitations Employees may take Annual Leave for a "personal reason” (up to 3 days per year – included in leave allotment). Annual Leave for a personal reason must be pre-approved. No verification or documentation is required when you make a request for Annual Leave for personal reasons. Professional Leave Limitations Number of employees granted Professional Leave contingent upon approved budget appropriations. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY Applies in cases where other types of leave are not applicable or have been exhausted Not eligible to work for District in any capacity during term of approved Leave of Absence without pay New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Sick Leave Bank Employees who are members of the Sick Leave Bank may apply for additional leave time for severe or catastrophic illness or medical problems of the employee after their Medical and Annual Leave has been exhausted. A formal sick bank request must be submitted to include supporting documentation. If your request is approved, you can be granted up to 30 work days per school year. Limitations Must have been a member of the Sick Leave Bank for a minimum of 90 calendar days before request. Need three (3) or more consecutive days of leave. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Sick Leave Bank (cont.) How do you become a member? Employee donates one day of Annual Leave to join for initial membership and must rejoin by donating one day only if the Sick Bank falls below 100 days Employee must join within 180 days of hire or during “District Benefits Open Enrollment” period in April/May Please complete the “Joining the Sick Leave Bank” form. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Compassionate Leave Compassionate Leave allows co-workers the opportunity to support another in a time of need. To qualify for Compassionate Leave an employee must have: Been employed for a minimum of 90 calendar days Exhausted his/her Medical and/or Annual Leave Need one (1) or more consecutive days leave May or may not be a member of the Sick Leave Bank New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Pay (Understanding Prorated pay) Payday is the 25th of every month, unless the 25th is on a holiday or weekend in which payday is moved to the last regular working day before the break. All employees working more than 20 hours per week have prorated pay. Hours are averaged over a 12 month period Any overtime or extra hours are paid the following month 13 month salary. New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Pay (Understanding Your pay card) New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

Employee Assistance Program(EAP) ANY Harrison District employee or immediate family member qualifies for this service, and a referral from your supervisor or the Human Capital Department is NOT necessary. This benefit not only covers you, but also covers: spouse/significant other and children (up to age 24 and still a dependent). A counselor is available 24/7 to assist with emergency problems. Employees and dependents receive three (3) sessions, per person, per problem, per fiscal year. EAP services are completely confidential and FREE OF CHARGE (Unless you miss a scheduled appointment, then you will be charged $25.) New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017

would like to welcome you Human Capital would like to welcome you to the District New Staff Institute 2017-18 Content, Pedagogy, Relationships #NSICPR2017