1. WELCOME TO HOBART PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION KATHY LOWE lowek@hobart.k12.ok.us

2. This is a quick over-view of the information you will be required to complete a new employee of Hobart Public Schools. More detailed information will be given at the New Employee Orientation on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Administration Building 321 N Jefferson Hobart OK 73651

3. CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES  CERTIFIED—POLICY DD & DD-R  TEACHERS  COUNSELORS  ADMINISTRATORS  SUPPORT---POLICY DE  TEACHER ASSISTANTS  SECRETARIES  TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR  CUSTODIANS  COOKS  BUS DRIVERS  OTHER NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Bring:  Teaching Certificate  Official Transcript May need: Transcript or Diploma or Para-Pro

4. QUALIFICATIONS Certified —Current Oklahoma Teacher’s Certificate Support —those who interact with student learning must have completed one of the following: an Associates Degree from a 2-year college; OR 48 college hours; OR Oklahoma General Education Test or the ParaPro Assessment

5. CERTIFIED B ASED ON STATE MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE AND BACHELORS’ DEGREE + 16 HOURS MASTERS’ DEGREE + 32 HOURS SUPPORT POSITION SPECIFIC PAY SCALE

6. 11 and 12 month employees are paid on the 1 st of each month, or the last workday before the 1 st 10 month employees are paid on the 10 th of each month, or the last workday before the 10 th IT’S PAYDAY! ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A 12 MONTH BASIS SUPPORT EMPLOYEES who work more than their contracted salary will generally be paid the extra time on the 10 th of each month DIRECT DEPOSIT AVAILABLE

7. 2011-2012 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ALL EMPLOYEES CHOOSE HEALTH INSURANCE OR TAXABLE WAGES (STATE PAID BENEFIT) CERTIFIED: EMPLOYEE ONLY HEALTH COVERAGE $449.48 per month or TAXABLE WAGES $69.71 per month SUPPORT EMPLOYEE ONLY HEALTH COVERAGE $449.48 per month or TAXABLE WAGES $189.69 per month

8. HEALTH INSURANCE  Providers determined by zip code  VSP most common vision, others are available  Option period in October, coverage takes effect following January  Cover one, cover all  Spouse signature if excluded and others covered  Signature

9. OTHER BENEFITS ALL EMPLOYEES: LIFE INSURANCE $17,650.00 ( OneAmerica ) SALARY PROTECTION PLAN 275 ( American Fidelity Assurance ) SUPPORT ONLY: $70.41 PER MONTH TO BE APPLIED TO OTHER INSURANCE OR ANNUITY

10. Policy DI SICK LEAVE: Cumulative from year to year, up to a total of 60 days, except that sick leave may be accumulated for up to 120 days for purposes of retirement as allowed by the Teacher’s Retirement System, only. 10 MONTH EMPLOYEES -10 DAYS PER SCHOOL YEAR 11 MONTH EMPLOYEES- 11 DAYS PER SCHOOL YEAR 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES- 12 DAYS PER SCHOOL YEAR PERSONAL LEAVE: Not cumulative ALL EMPLOYEES—2 DAYS NO CHARGE 2 DAYS AT COST OF SUBSTITUTE (EVEN IF NO SUBSTITUTE IS REQUIRED) LEAVE BENEFITS:

11. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Not cumulative ALL EMPLOYEES—5 DAYS VACATION LEAVE: 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES ONLY If beginning employment at any time other than the beginning of the normal contract period, leave benefits will be prorated accordingly.

12. TEACHER RETIREMENT  Required for Certified Employees  Optional for Support Employees  7% of Salary + District Benefits, withheld before taxes  State pays portion for Certified only, based on years of experience  Complete Beneficiary Info  Signature

13. W-4  Discuss with tax preparer  Single, Married, or Married at higher rate  Number of Dependents (line 5)  Extra Withholding—Federal Only (line 6)  Signature Some health insurance policies, annuities, etc. are held out before taxes, lowering your tax liability. I-9  Legally allowed to work in U.S.  Copy of 1 document from List A or 1 document from List B and 1 document from List C  Signature Common Documents are Driver’s License And Social Security Card

14. EXEMPT EMPLOYEES: CERTIFIED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION  Report any incident to Supervisor immediately  Felony for false claims  Signature FAIR LABOR STANDARDS  Paid at least Minimum wage $7.25 beginning July 24, 2009  Excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time + one-half  Based on actual hours worked  Work week begins 12:00:01 a.m. on Sunday and ends at 12:00 midnight on the following Saturday  Signature

15. COBRA  Federal Law  In most cases, allows employees to continue health, dental, and vision insurance after termination  Employee pays premiums  Spouse signature  Signature FELONY CHECK  Required for all employees  Employee will be reimbursed with proper documentation  Signature

16. ETHNICITY  Signature LOYALTY OATH  Signature twice (In presence of a notary) EMERGENCY CONTACT  SIGNATURE DRUG FREE  Signature

17. HEPATITIS B Offered to employees involved with  Special Education  Coaching  Cafeteria  Custodians  No fee  Make appointment Kiowa County Health Department  Signature DRIVING RECORD (MVR)  Required for  Bus Drivers  Coaches  Teacher Assistants  Custodians  Reimburse fee  Previous Employer Form  Tag office