Pringle-Morse
CISD
Employee
Handbook
2007-2008
Pringle-Morse
CISD
PO
Box 109 * 100 Fifth Street
Morse
Texas 79062
806-733-2507
revised
August 15, 2007
Administration
6
Board Meeting Schedule for 2007-2008
6
Board of Trustees
7
Description of the District
8
District Goals and Objectives
9
District Map
8
Mission Statement
9
School Calendar
10
School Directory
11
Automatic Payroll Deposit
17
Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125)
17
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
18
Overtime Compensation
18
Paychecks
19
Payroll Deductions
19
Salaries, Wages, and Stipends
20
Supplemental Insurance Benefits
20
Teacher Retirement
20
Travel Expense Reimbursement
21
Unemployment Compensation Insurance
21
Workers Compensation Insurance
21
District Communications
27
Employee Recognition and Appreciation
27
Contract and Noncontract Employment
12
Employee Involvement
12
Employment After Retirement
13
Equal Employment Opportunity
14
First Aid and CPR Certification
14
Job Vacancy Announcements
14
Notification of Parents Regarding Certification Status
14
Outside Employment and Tutoring
15
Performance Evaluation
15
Reassignments and Transfers
15
Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing
16
Staff Development
16
Workload and Work Schedules
17
Dismissal of Noncontract Employees
27
Dismissal or Nonrenewal of Contract Employees
28
Exit Interviews and Procedures
28
Reports Concerning Court-Ordered Withholding
28
Reports to the State Board for Educator Certification
28
Resignations
29
Asbestos Management Plan
29
Associations and Political Activities
29
Computer Use and Data Management
30
Conflict of Interest
30
Copyrighted Materials
30
Dietary Supplements
31
Drug-Abuse Prevention
31
Employee Arrests and Convictions
31
Fraud and Financial Impropriety
32
Gifts and Favors
32
Harassment
32
Harassment of Students
33
Pest Control Treatment
33
Possession of Firearms and Weapons
33
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
34
Safety
34
Sexual Harassment
35
Standards of Conduct
36
Tobacco Use
38
Visitors in the Workplace
38
Accelerated Reader
46
Administering Medication to Students
46
Assemblies
46
Award of Credit or Grades
47
Classroom Supervision
47
Counseling Referral Form
47
Dietary Supplements
47
Discipline
47
Elementary Playground Rules
48
Equal Educational Opportunities
48
Failure Notices and Progress Reports
49
Field Trip Procedures
49
Fire/Tornado Drill
50
Grades and Grade Books
50
Guidelines for Classroom/Homework
50
Hazing
52
Leaving Campus
52
Lesson Plans
52
Library
52
Lunch Money
52
Parent Conferences
52
Parent and Student Complaints
53
Paw Mart
53
Psychotropic Drugs
53
Report Cards
54
Retest
54
Speech Pre-Referral Information Sheet
54
Student Absence
55
Student Attendance
55
Student Discipline
55
Student Permanent Records
56
Student Records
56
Assault Leave
22
Family and Medical Leave
23
Jury Duty
24
Local Leave
24
Military Leave
24
Other Court Appearances
25
Personal Leave
25
Sick Leave
25
Temporary Disability
26
Workers Compensation Benefits
26
Absence From Duty Procedure and Forms
39
Bad Weather Closing
39
Building Use
39
Bus Notes
39
Computer and Technical Problems
39
Dress and Grooming
40
Duty Roster
40
Early Out Request
40
Emergencies
40
Homework Patrol Procedure
40
Keys
41
Maintenance and Repair Requests
42
Name and Address Changes
42
Opening Exercise
42
Personnel Records
42
Purchasing Procedures
42
School Volunteers
43
Student Referral & Support Team
Procedures
43
Telephone
45
Transportation Request
45
Travel Voucher Form
46
Work Day
46
Absence from Duty Request
57
After 3:30 P.M. and/or Childrens Activities
Early-Out Request 58
Counseling Referral Form
59
Educational
Field Trip Request
60
Homework Patrol Referral Form
61
Lunch Request
Form
62
Maintenance
and Repair (Work Order) Form
63
Physicians Statement
64
Speech Pre-Referral Form
65
SRST (Student Referral and Support Team)
Referral Form
66
Technical and
Computer Problem Form
67
Transportation Request Form
68
Travel Voucher Form
69
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 superintendent.
This handbook is
neither a contract nor a substitute for the official district policy manual. It
is not intended to alter the at-will status of employees in any way. Rather, it
is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies. District 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. The Policy manual is located in the
superintendents office and is available for employee review during normal
working hours. The Policy manual
is also available online at http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/098903/
District information
Administr
ation
Kent Hargis,
Superintendent/Principal
Box 92
Morse, TX 79062
H. 733-5298
Paige Speck, Business Manager
Box 1070
Gruver, TX 79040
H. 733-9444
Laurie Hiser, Executive Assistant
Box 266
Gruver, TX 79040
H. 664-1994
VeAnn Clark, Administrative Assistant
Box 5
Morse, TX 79062
H. 733-2558
Trustees usually meet the third Thursday of each month in the boardroom at
7:00 p.m. In the event that large attendance is anticipated, the board may
meet in the school cafeteria. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A
written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted in the school
office and at the post office at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting
time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each
meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a two-hour notice.
All meetings are
open to the public. Under the following circumstances, Texas law permits the
board to go into a closed session: to discuss prospective gifts or donations,
real property acquisition, personnel issues including conferences with employees
and employee complaints, security matters, student discipline, or to consult
with attorneys.
Board Meeti
ng Schedule for 2007-2008
August 21, 2007
September 20, 2007
October 18, 2007
November 15, 2007
December 20, 2007
January 17, 2008
February 21, 2008
March 20, 2008
April 17, 2008
May 15, 2008
June 19, 2008
July 17, 2008
Board of
Trustees
Policies BA, BAA, BBA, BBB, BBE, BE, BEC, BED
Texas law grants
the board of trustees the power to govern and oversee the management of the
districts schools. The board is the policy-making body within the district
and has overall responsibility for the curriculum, school taxes, annual budget,
and employment of the superintendent and other professional staff, facilities,
and expansions. The board has complete and final control over school matters
within limits established by state and federal law and regulations.
The board of
trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the
communitys commitment to a strong educational program for the districts
children. Trustees are elected at-large and serve three-year terms. Trustees
serve without compensation, must be registered voters, and must reside in the
district.
Board members:
Jerry
Hart, President
Term expires November 2011
9200
FM 520
Spearman,
TX 79081
H. 733-2942
Clyde
McCloy, Vice-President
Term
expires November 2010
11690 Co Rd 7
Morse,
TX 79062
H.
878-2548
Carolyn
Shields, Secretary
Term expires November 2009
8990
FM 1598
Stinnett,
TX 79083
H.
878-2776
Jerry
Crowl, Member
Term
expires November 2011
Box
122
Morse,
TX 79062
H.
733-2258
James
Lieb, Member
Term expires November 2009
9414
CO RD E
Stinnett,
Texas 79083
H.
806-878-3661
Jon
Tolleson, Member
Term
expires November 2010