INTRODUCTION DISTRICT INFORMATION Description of the district District map Mission statement District goals and objectives Board of trustees Board meeting schedule for 2003-2004 Administration School calendar Helpful contacts School directory   EMPLOYMENT Equal employment opportunity Job vacancy announcements Employment after retirement Contract and noncontract employment Searches and alcohol and drug testing First aid and CPR certification Reassignments and transfers Workload and work schedules Notification of parents regarding qualifications Outside employment and tutoring Performance evaluation Employee involvement Staff development   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salaries, wages, and stipends Paychecks Automatic payroll deposit Payroll deductions Overtime compensation Travel expense reimbursement Health, dental, and life insurance Supplemental insurance benefits Cafeteria plan benefits (Section 125) Workers’ compensation insurance Unemployment compensation insurance Teacher retirement Other benefit programs LEAVES AND ABSENCES Personal leave Sick leave Local leave Temporary disability Family and medical leave Workers’ compensation benefits Assault leave Bereavement leave Jury duty Other court appearances Military leave

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Employee recognition and appreciation District communications   COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES   EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND WELFARE Standards of conduct Harassment Sexual harassment Drug-abuse prevention Reporting suspected child abuse Associations and political activities Safety Tobacco use Employee arrests and convictions Possession of firearms and weapons Visitors in the workplace Copyrighted materials Computer use and data management Gifts and favors Asbestos management plan Pest control treatment Other topics   GENERAL PROCEDURES  Bad weather closing Emergencies Purchasing procedures Name and address changes Personnel records Building use   TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT  Resignations Dismissal or nonrenewal of contract employees Dismissal of noncontract employees Exit interviews and procedures Reports to the State Board for Educator Certification Reports concerning court-ordered withholding   STUDENT ISSUES  Equal educational opportunities Student records Parent and student complaints Administering medication to students Dietary supplements Student discipline Student attendance Hazing