1. DO’S AND DON’TS OF TEAM MEMBERSHIP Human Resources Update 2015

2. 2015-2016 GISD Employee Handbook  Online and available for viewing  Handbook Receipt  Topic matches Policy  Key Highlights  Bullying – Policy DMA, FFI – EHB pg. 61  Harassment – Policy DF, DH, DIA – EHB pg. 41  Social Media – Policy DH – EHB pg. 44  Dress Code – Student Handbook pg. 35  Copyright – Policy EFE – EHB pg. 51  Employee Leave – Policy DEC, DECA, DECB – EHB pg. 27 – Leave Brochure  Standards of Conduct/Ethics – Policy DH – EHB pg. 38

3. BULLYING – REMINDERS Policy DMA, FFI – EHB pg. 61  Written, verbal or physical behavior on school property, school event or activity, or school vehicle  Exploits IMBALANCE of power AND  Interferes with student’s education or SUBSTANTIALLY disrupts operation of a school AND  Either  Has effect or will have effect of physical harm to student, damaging student’s property, or places student in reasonable fear of harm to student’s person or property OR  Is sufficiently SEVERE, PERSISTENT, AND PERVASIVE enough that action/threat creates INTIMIDATING, THREATENING, ABUSIVE educational environment for student  Two essential parts:  First – must be behavior that has significant effect on student or creates challenging educational environment  Second – must exploit an imbalance of power AND interfere with student’s education or significantly disrupts school WHEN IN DOUBT… REPORT

4. HARRASSMENT Policy DF, DH, DIA – EHB pg. 41  Policy DIA (LOCAL)  Harassment is prohibited. (Employee/Employee, Student/Student, Employee/Student)  Employees who believe that they have been discriminated or retaliated against or harassed should report the incident to their principal, supervisor, or appropriate district official.  Romantic or inappropriate social relationships between students and district employees are prohibited.  Employees who suspect that a student has experienced prohibited harassment are obligated to report their concerns to a campus principal or other district official.  Types of Harrassment  Sexual - Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; sexually motivated physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct; or other conduct or communication of sexual nature  Quid Pro Quo - Something for Something  Hostile Work Environment  Other – based on race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, and/or age  i.e. – inappropriate jokes, comments, motions, behaviors

5. SOCIAL MEDIA Policy DH – EHB pg. 44 Certified or licensed employee or anyone else designated by the Superintendent or Principal Exception – existing social or family relationship Text Messaging – teacher, trainer or other employee involved in an extracurricular duty but is limited to matters within the scope of the employee’s professional responsibilities Can communicate with students on a professional social network page No communication from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am without prior permission No privacy

6. DRESS CODE Student Handbook pg. 35  No written dress code (Simpler the better)  Expectation – Clean, neat, professional and appropriate in appearance  Rule of Thumb – Student Dress Code  No piercings except the ears  Tattoos must be covered

7. COPYRIGHT Policy EFE – EHB pg. 51  Policy EFE  Employees are expected to comply with the provisions of federal copyright law relating to the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of copy­righted materials (i.e., printed material, videos, computer data and programs, etc.). Electronic media, including motion pictures and other audiovisual works, are to be used in the classroom for instructional purposes only. Duplication are to be used in the classroom for educational purposes only. Dupli­cation or backup of computer programs and data must be made within the provisions of the purchase agreement.

8. EMPLOYEE LEAVE Policy DEC, DECA, DECB – EHB pg. 27 – Leave Brochure  Most recent updates…  Accrue up to 120 hours of comp time  Hourly employees – paraprofessionals (clerical and instructional aides) and auxiliary employees may use all leave on an hourly basis  Discretionary Personal Leave is limited to no more than 10 days per school calendar year  Remember…  Discretionary Personal Leave requires prior approval  May not be used for more than 3 days without prior approval  An employee that has exhausted paid leave must pay the district portion of the district health insurance contribution

9. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/ETHICS Policy DH – EHB pg. 38  All employees are expected to work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the district and to be courteous to students, one another, and the public. Employees are expected to observe the following standards of conduct:  Recognize and respect the rights of students, parents, other employees, and members of the community.  Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to students and coworkers.  Report to work according to the assigned schedule.  Notify their immediate supervisor in advance or as early as possible in the event that they must be absent or late. Unauthorized absences, chronic absenteeism, tardiness, and failure to follow procedures for reporting an absence may be cause for disciplinary action.  Know and comply with department and district policies and procedures.  Express concerns, complaints, or criticism through appropriate channels.  Observe all safety rules and regulations and report injuries or unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.  Use district time, funds, and property for authorized district business and activities only.

10. ADDITIONAL REMINDERS  Health Insurance open enrollments for all employees ends online on August 20, 2015. Health Insurance enrollments and Supplemental Benefit enrollments for all new employees ends online on August 20, 2015. TCG will be at the administration building from 8:00 to 4:00 on August 21, 2015.  Representatives from financial institutions are not allowed to schedule visits on campus with staff at anytime.  Badges – All district employees will be receiving new badges with new logos.  Compliance Training  Child Abuse/Maltreatment – August 24 th  FERPA/PPRA – August 24 th  Mental Health/Suicide – October 15th