Introduction. 1

Employee handbook receipt 2

District information. 3

Description of the district 3

District map. 3

Mission statement 4

District goals and objectives. 4

Board of Trustees. 4

Board meeting schedule for 2006-2007. 5

Administration. 5

School Calendar 5

Helpful contacts. 7

School directory. 7

Employment 8

Equal employment opportunity. 8

Job vacancy announcements. 8

Employment after retirement 8

Shortage areas. 9

Contract and noncontract employment 9

Probationary contracts. 10

Term and continuing contracts. 10

Noncertified professional and administrative employees. 10

Paraprofessional and auxiliary employees. 10

Searches and alcohol and drug testing. 10

First aid and CPR certification. 11

Reassignments and transfers. 11

Workload and work schedules. 12

Notification of parents regarding qualifications. 12

Outside employment and tutoring. 13

Performance evaluation. 13

Employee involvement 14

Staff development 14

Compensation and benefits. 14

Salaries, wages, and stipends. 14

Paychecks. 15

Automatic payroll deposit 15

Payroll deductions. 15

Overtime compensation. 16

Travel expense reimbursement 16

Health, dental, and life insurance. 16

Supplemental insurance benefits. 17

Cafeteria plan benefits (Section 125) 17

Workers’ compensation insurance. 17

Unemployment compensation insurance. 18

Teacher retirement 18

Other benefit programs. 18

Leaves and absences. 19

Personal leave. 19

Nondiscretionary. 20