SUBSTITUTE/TUTOR HANDBOOK

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1 SUBSTITUTE/TUTOR HANDBOOK Comal ISD 1404 IH 35 North New Braunfels, Texas Subfinder # Webconnect/comalisd.org/subfinder Help Desk: sonia.hernandez@comalisd.org

2 Table of Contents Welcome Letter 1 Introduction 2 Comal ISD Schools Mission Statement & History 3-6 School Directions 7-13 Policies and Practices Related to Substitute Teachers/Assistants Employment Procedures General Information School Hours and Lunch Prices for Substitutes/Assistants/Tutor 16 Pay Information Substitute/Ed. Assistant/Tutor Pay 17 Monthly Payroll Schedule 18 FICA Alternative Retirement Plan/403B Program HIPPAA Laws 21 Removal Memo 22 Policy Information Telephones/Smoking 23 Alcohol and Drugs 23 Dress and Grooming Confidential Information 27 Sexual Harassment/ Sexual Abuse Inclement Weather Procedures/Personal Information 28 Professional Ethics 29 Duties and Responsibilities Classroom Management Techniques for Presenting Lesson Plans Student Code of Conduct Employee Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Special Education Programs 50 Guidelines for Special Education Classes 51 Employee Agreement for Acceptable Use of Electronic Communication System Definition of District Technology Resources System Access Electronic Mail Appendix 59 Ways to Praise & Helpful Suggestions CISD Substitute Teacher Report/Discipline Referral Form 63 Monthly Log of Work CISD School Calendar/Maps 65-66

3 Substitute Handbook Welcome to Comal Independent School District. We appreciate you being a part of our extended staff of dedicated educators. Enclosed are some District policies, information, and procedures that may help you perform your duties more confidently and effectively. Please provide the teacher, principal, or Human Resources any information you believe may improve our work with substitutes. Substitute teaching is very important to the consistency of our students' educational program. Thank you for your service to the District. Executive Director of Human Resources Peggy Fuller 1

4 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the way for a successful year. CISD policies and procedures are summarized in this handbook, the policy manual is available on the CISD website at Suggestions for additions and improvements to this handbook are welcome and may be sent to the Human Resources Department. 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. 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. Policies are all on line and can be found on the CISD website at 2

5 Mission Statement The mission of Comal School District is to provide extensive learning opportunities for all students to ensure they become contributing members of our society. Goals The District will: Student Performance-Comal ISD will provide premier academic programs which will ensure all students will have necessary skills to continue their educational training, begin a career, and be able to solve the problems they are confronted with on a daily basis. Student Growth/Facilities-Comal ISD will provide expectional facilities for our growing student body and will foster a safe, secure and positive learning environment. Technology-Comal ISD will equip, train and utilize 21 st Century technology in all classrooms to prepare our students for the challenges of the future. Communication-Comal ISD will foster an atmosphere where there is timely, open communication with all of our communities, parents, staff and students. 3

6 Fiscal Management-Comal ISD will strive to allocate resources in the most effective an d efficient manner to support a positive learning environment. Personnel-Comal ISD will recruit, develop and retain and reward exceptional staff to maximize the learning of each student. Career and Technical Programs-Comal ISD will develop and implement a variety of career and technology educational programs that provide the graduate with specific skills needed in the workplace. 4

7 Comal ISD Location: The Comal Independent School District spans 589 square miles of central Texas, including parts of five central Texas Counties: Comal, Bexar, Hays, Kendall and Guadalupe. Within the district are communities of Canyon Lake, Sattler, Startzville, Hancock, Fischer, Spring Branch, Smithson Valley, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, and part of the cities of San Antonio and New Braunfels. Major highways crossing the district include interstate 35 U. S. Highway 281, and Texas Highway 46. Enrollment: Total student enrollment in the CISD is expected to be about 16,000 in Twelve elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools make up the district. Memorial High School provides classes as an alternative education campus and dropout retrieval program. Accreditation: The Comal District is rated as a Recognized school district according to the Texas Education Agency s accountability rating system. All campuses in the Comal Independent School District are fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Registration/Eligibility: All students who reside within the boundaries of the Comal Independent School District are eligible to enroll in district schools. 5

8 Transportation: Services are provided for all students. On morning when possible hazardous conditions exist, school officials will check the roads. The Superintendent will inform area radio stations by 6 a.m. Earlier notices will be given the previous day or evening, whenever possible. Parents, students and employees are asked to listen to one of the following radio stations: KGNB at 1420 AM, KNBT at 92.1 FM, WOAI at 1200 AM and KTSA at 550 AM. Another source of information is the district s 24-hour hotline at INFO. Also, check the website under emergency news button for latest information. 6

9 COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT School Year Central Office Administration 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX Phone: (830) NB/ SA/ GVTC Superintendent: Dr. Marc Walker ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bill Brown Elementary (107) Comal Elementary (102) Hwy 46 West 6720 FM 482 Spring Branch, Texas New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Ross McGlothlin Principal: Joni Coker Asst. Principal: Kim Brann Secretary: Angie Fuller Secretary: Kelly Rocha 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Kinder - 5th Prekinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Freiheit Elementary ( 115) Goodwin Frazier Elementary (104) 2002 FM N. Business 35 New Braunfels, TX New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Betsy Nash Principal: Lyndon Langford betsy.nash@comalisd.org lyndon.langford@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Cheryl Lucas Secretary: Selma Garcia Dealba Secretary: Rosie Serna Asst. Principal: Sue Ann Reininger 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Kinder - 5th Prekinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Hoffmann Lane Elementary (112) Morningside Elementary (117) 4600 FM Morningside Drive New Braunfels, Texas New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Janice Tubb Principal: Jodi Cox janice.tubb@comalisd.org jodi.cox@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Krista Moffatt Asst. Principal: Kevin Howell Secretary: Susan Montgomery Secretary: Melba Williams 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Prekinder - 5th Prekinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Rahe Bulverde Elementary (101) Rebecca Creek Elementary (113) 1781 East Ammann Road 125 Quest Ave. Bulverde, Texas Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Merrie Fox Principal: Sharon Richardson merrie.fox@comalisd.org sharon.richardson@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Louise Golden Asst. Principal: David Springer Secretary: Glenda Durst Secretary: Twila Hamilton 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Kinder - 5th Prekinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA 7

10 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Arlon Seay Elementary (110) M.H. Specht Elementary (111) Hwy 46 West Overlook Parkway Spring Branch, Texas San Antonio, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Dr. Judy Murray Principal: Linda Harlan Asst. Principal: Mary Marchetti Asst. Principal: Richard Kreiner Secretary: Kay Geffken Secretary: Suzette Harrell 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Kinder - 5th Kinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Startzville Elementary (105) Timberwood Park Elementary (114) FM S. Glenrose Canyon Lake, Texas San Antonio, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Dr. Denise Kern Principal: Sean Maika denise.kern@comalisd.org sean.maika@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: John Graham Asst. Principal: Tracy Kottman Secretary: Sherry Schneider Secretary: Kelly Kuehler 7:45 am - 2:45 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Prekinder - 5th Prekinder - 5th Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA UNDER CONSTRUTION New Elementary Schools to Open in 2009 Avery Park Elementary (119) Johnson Ranch Elementary (121) 550 Avery Parkway 3795 FM 1863 New Braunfels, TX Bulverde, TX Oak Creek Elementary (123) 3060 Goodwin Lane New Braunfels, TX

11 COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Secondary Schools MIDDLE SCHOOLS Grades 6-8 Canyon Middle (042) Church Hill Middle (045) 2014 FM N. Business 35 New Braunfels, Texas New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Patti Vlieger Principal: Dani Baylor Asst. Principal: Scott Dalton Asst. Principal: Richard Rathburn Asst. Principal: Bill Mikeska Asst. Principal: Chelsy Merrill Secretary: Nicki Cunningham Secretary: Hillary Hoben 8:30 am - 3:55 pm 8:30 am - 3:55 pm Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Mountain Valley Middle (046) Smithson Valley Middle (041) 1165 Sattler Road 6101 FM 311 Canyon Lake, Texas Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Scott Hammond Principal: Link Fuller scott.hammond@comalisd.org link.fuller@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Kristina Kahil Asst. Principal: Colby Evans Asst. Principal: Jonathan Keele Asst. Principal: Jana Cervantes Secretary: Michele Clark Secretary: Elisa Cook 8:30 am - 3:55 pm 8:30 am - 3:55 pm Enrollment TBA Enrollment TBA Spring Branch Middle (044) Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Principal: Tammy Lind tammy.lind@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Mark DeLeon Asst. Principal: Jody Rathburn Secretary: Sherry Garrison 8:30 am - 3:55 pm Enrollment TBA 9

12 HIGH SCHOOLS and ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL Canyon High (001) Canyon Lake High (003) 1510 IH 35 East 8555 RM 32 New Braunfels, Texas Fischer, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Fax: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Brad Brown Principal: Cheryl Koury Asst. Principal: Allen Pooley Asst. Principal: Carolyn Pittman Asst. Principal: Alan Reaves Asst. Principal: Jon Lindholm Asst. Principal: Mary Ann Svoboda Secretary: Jim Robinson Asst. Principal: Donna Mitchell 8:30 am - 3:55 pm Secretary: Linda Snider 9, 10 & 11/Enrollment TBA 8:30 am - 3:55 pm 9-12/Enrollment TBA Smithson Valley High (002) Memorial High (201) Hwy 46 West Secondary - Alternative School Spring Branch, Texas Church Hill Dr. Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB New Braunfels, Texas Fax: (830) Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Principal: Chris Trotter Fax: (830) chris.trotter@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: Paul Breaux Asst. Principal: Patsy Lovelady Asst. Principal: Christine Rostedt Asst. Principal: Chris Smith Asst. Principal: Corbee Wunderlich Secretary: Toni Ames 8:30 am - 3:55 pm 9-12/Enrollment TBA Comal Discipline Center 1419 N. Business 35 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) Fax: (830) Principal: Karen Stevens, CDC karen.stevens@comalisd.org Secretary: Jackie Sparkman 8:00 am - 3:15 pm Enrollment TBA Principal: Mark Kershner, MSH mark.kershner@comalisd.org Asst. Principal: TBA Secretary: Nataly Garcia Enrollment TBA 8/21/08 masm 10

13 Campus Support Services 1404 IH 35 North New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) NB/ SA/ GVTC Bill Brown Elementary Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Comal Elementary 6720 FM 482 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Freiheit Elementary 2002 FM 1101 New Braunfels, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Goodwin Frazier Elementary 1441 N. Business 35 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Hoffmann Lane Elementary 4600 FM 306 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Morningside Elementary 3855 Morningside Drive New Braunfels, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Rahe Bulverde Elementary 1781 East Ammann Road Bulverde, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Rebecca Creek Elementary 125 Quest Ave. Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Arlon Seay Elementary Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB M. H. Specht Elementary Overlook Parkway San Antonio, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Directions Exit 190 off of IH 35 North. Stay on access road. Comal ISD Support Services will be on the right just past Home Depot and before Canyon High. Exit 189 off of IH 35 South. Stay on IH Business 35 access road. Take the turnaround to IH 35 North and Comal ISD Support Services will be on the right just past Home Depot and before Canyon High. Hwy 281 North take Hwy 46 exit. Left onto Hwy 46 and school is immediately on right. Hwy 46 heading west from New Braunfels. Go through the intersection with Hwy 281 and school is on right. Schwab Road Exit going North 35. Take left and go under freeway on Schwab Road. Follow Schwab Road going west and over the railroad tracks. Left at stop sign onto FM 482. School is on the right. Schwab Road Exit going South 35. Take first right onto Schwab Road. Follow Schwab Road going west and over the railroad tracks. Left at stop sign onto FM 482. School is on the right. Exit 190 off of IH 35 North. Stay on access road. After stop sign make first right onto Kowald. School is at Kowald and FM Exit 190A off of IH 35 South. Make left at first left (intersection) and go under IH 35. At stop sign make a left onto access road and make first right onto Kowald. School is at Kowald and FM Exit 190 off of IH 35 North. Left at stop sign and go under IH 35. Straight at next stop sign. School is on the right. Exit 190A off of IH 35 South. Right at stop sign. School is on the right. Exit 191 off of IH 35 North. Left at light and travel on FM 306 northwest toward Canyon Lake. School will be on your right a few miles after crossing over Common St. and Hunter Rd. Exit 191 off of IH 35 South. Right at light and travel on FM 306 northwest toward Canyon Lake. School will be on your right a few miles after crossing over Common St. and Hunter Rd. Exit 183 off IH 35 North and South. Head east on Solms Road at stop sign and follow Solms as it curves to the left and turns into Morningside Drive. School is on right between subdivisions. Hwy 281 North take the Bulverde/FM 1863 Exit and take a left onto FM Follow it through Bulverde (narrow two-lane road). Make a left onto Ammann Road and school is first one on right. Hwy 281 South take the Bulverde/FM 1863 Exit and take right onto FM Follow it through Bulverde (narrow two-lane road). Make a left onto Ammann Road and school is first one on right. From New Braunfels take FM 1863 off of Hwy 46 just past Oak Run and Hunter's Creek subdivisions (at blinking yellow light). Follow 1863 all the way-cross over FM 3009 and under Hwy 281. Stay on 1863 through Bulverde. Make a left onto Ammann Road and school is first one on right. Exit 191 off of IH 35 North or South. Head north on FM 306 toward Canyon Lake. Stay on FM 306 as it takes you through Canyon City and Hancock. After Cranes Mill Rd., left onto Quest Ave. The school is on your left. U.S. Hwy 281 north to FM 306. Make a right onto FM 306. After the Mystic Shores subdivision entrance, make a right onto Quest Ave. The school is on your left. Hwy 281 North take Hwy 46 exit. Left onto Hwy 46 and travel about a mile. School is on left. Look for school sign. It's the second campus. Hwy 46 heading west from New Braunfels. Go through the intersection with Hwy 281. Travel about a mile. School is on left. Look for school sign. It's the second campus. From U. S. Hwy 281 South. Approximately 1 mile after Bulverde Rd., make a right onto Overlook Parkway (traffic signal) in the Lookout Canyon subdivision. The school is on your left about 1 mile down. From U. S. Hwy 281 North. Make a left at the Overlook Parkway intersection (traffic signal). The school is on your left about 1 mile down in the Lookout Canyon subdivision. 11

14 Campus Startzville Elementary FM 3159 Canyon Lake, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Timberwood Park Elementary S. Glenrose San Antonio, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Canyon Middle 2014 FM 1101 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Church Hill Middle 1275 N. Business 35 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Mountain Valley Middle 1165 Sattler Road Canyon Lake, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Smithson Valley Middle 6101 FM 311 Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Spring Branch Middle Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Canyon High 1510 IH 35 East New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Canyon Lake High School 8555 RM 32 Fischer, TX Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Memorial High 1297 Church Hill Dr. New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Smithson Valley High Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, Texas Phone: (830) GVTC/ SA/ NB Directions West of the intersection of FM 2673 and FM 3159 in Startzville. Exit 191 off of IH 35. Head northwest on FM 306. At light with FM 2673 in Sattler make a left onto FM 2673 and take it all the way into Startzville. At light with FM 3159 make a left. School is on right. Hwy 281 exit to Hwy 46. Go east on Hwy 46 until intersection with FM 3159 make left onto FM 3159 and take it into Startzville. School is on left. Off Hwy 281 take Borgfeld Road west (traffic signal) all the way past Timberwood Park subdivision on left. Make left on Glenrose Road and school is on right. Exit 190 off of IH 35 North. Stay on access road. After stop sign make first right onto Kowald. At stop sign make left onto Freiheit Road. School is on the right. Exit 190B off of IH 35 South. Make left at stop sign and go under IH 35. At next stop sign make a left onto access road and make first right onto Kowald. At stop sign make left onto FM School is on the right. Exit 189 off of IH 35 North. Left onto Loop 337 heading west. At second light make right onto IH Business 35. School sits at the corner of Loop 337 and IH Business 35. Exit 190B off of IH 35 South. Make right at stop sign. Stay on IH Business 35. School is on right before the intersection of Loop 337 and IH Business 35. Exit 191 off of IH 35 North. Left at light and travel on FM 306 to Canyon Lake. At light on FM 306 and FM 2673 take left onto FM 2673 that goes into Sattler. Make left onto Kanz Road and school is straight ahead. Exit 191 off of IH 35 South. Right at light and travel on FM 306 to Canyon Lake. At light on FM 306 and FM 2673 take left onto FM 2673 that goes into Sattler. Make left onto Kanz Road and school is straight ahead. Hwy 281 North take Hwy 46 Exit. Turn right onto Hwy 46 going east. After SVHS, left onto FM 3159 at intersection. At next intersection turn left onto FM 311. School is on left. Hwy 46 coming from New Braunfels, take FM 311 to right (look for sign to Smithson Valley). Cross FM 3159 at intersection and school is on left. Hwy 281 North take Hwy 46 exit. Left onto Hwy 46 and travel about a mile. School is on left. Look for school sign. It's the first campus. Hwy 46 heading west from New Braunfels. Go through the intersection with Hwy 281. Travel about a mile. School is on left. Look for school sign. It's the first campus. Exit 190 off of IH 35 North. Stay on access road. School is on the right. Exit 189 off of IH 35 South. Take turnaround under IH 35. Stay on access road. School is on the right. IH 35 exit 191 (FM 306/Canyon Lake). Head northwest on FM 306 past intersection with FM 2673 in Sattler and past the Canyon Lake Dam. At intersection with FM 3424 make a right (traffic signal). Make a left into campus off of FM 3424 or RM 32. Exit 189 off of IH 35 North. Left onto Loop 337 heading west. After second light, right onto Church Hill Drive. School is at stop sign. Exit 190B off of IH 35 South. Stay on IH Business 35. Right at light onto Loop 337 heading west. Right onto Church Hill Drive. School is at stop sign. Hwy 281 North take Hwy 46 Exit. Turn right onto Hwy 46 going east. School is on right about eight (8) miles east. Look for sign and blinking yellow light. Hwy 46 coming from New Braunfels, at intersection with FM 3159 turn left, school entrance is on the right. 12

15 Comal Discipline Center 1419 N. Business 35 New Braunfels, Texas Phone: (830) Exit 189 off of IH 35 North. Left onto Loop 337 heading west. Right at second light onto IH Business 35. Comal Discipline Center will be on the left. Exit 190B off of IH 35 South. Stay on IH Business 35. Comal Discipline Center is on the right. Johnson Ranch Elementary Scheduled to open August 2009 Oak Creek Elementary Scheduled to open August 2009 Under Construction Near intersection of Hwy 281and FM On Goodwin Lane in New Braunfels. 6/4/08 masm 13

16 Policies and Practices Related to Substitute Teachers/Assist/Tutor This handbook is a general guide and the provisions of this handbook do not constitute an employment agreement or a guarantee to continue employment. Comal Independent School District reserves the right to change or add any provision herein when deemed in the best interest of the District. An individual who works as a substitute is responsible for reading, understanding and following the contents of this Substitute Handbook. Employment Procedures Comal Independent School District does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, or any other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, age, religion, handicap, sex or national origin. Persons interested in employment as a substitute teacher/substitute educational assistant/tutor should submit an application to the Human Resources Department, 1404 IH 35, New Braunfels, Texas, The application should include a copy of the applicant college/university/high School transcript. Other items needed are TB screening form and references. As required by Senate Bill 9 that was implemtated January 1, 2008 known as the Fingerprinting Bill which was passed by the 80 th Legislature. School Districts are to obtain state and national criminal history searches on all new employees who have direct contact with students. Once a criminal history form is filled out, the employee will receive a FAST (Fingerprinted-based Applicant Clearinghouse Of Texas) =Pass and will need to make an appointment with our FAST operator. The cost is $50.20 and the District will be notified of the results and determine your employment. Substitute teachers/educational assistants/tutor who have not previously been employed with the District are required to attend an orientation program prior to receiving approval to substitute. Persons who have previously worked as a substitute and who have an active file with the District will receive a letter to attend a mandatory meeting during the summer of each school year. This meeting should be attended to be eligible for the next school year. 14

17 Substitutes teachers are contacted by our Substitute Automated Calling System and/or Sub Webconnect. Campus administrators can contact individuals as well for substitute work. The employment of any individual working as a substitute teacher/aide/tutor may be terminated at any time if the administration determines this action is in the best interest of the Comal Independent School District. 15

18 General Information School Hours Comal Elementary 7:45-2:45 Rahe/Bulverde Elementary 7:45-2:45 Bill Brown Elementary 7:45-2:45 Goodwin/Frazier Elementary 7:45-2:45 Freiheit Elementary 7:45-2:45 Morningside Elementary 7:45-2:45 Hoffman Lane Elementary 7:45-2:45 Rebecca Creek Elementary 7:45-2:45 M.H. Specht Elementry 7:45-2:45 Startzville Elementary 7:45-2:45 Arlon Seay Elementary School 7:45-2:45 Timberwood Elementary School 7:45 2:45 Church Hill Middle School 8:30-3:55 Canyon Middle School 8:30-3:55 Mountain Valley Middle 8;30-3:55 Spring Branch Middle School 8:30-3:55 Smithson Valley Middle School 8:30-3:55 Canyon High School 8:30-3:55 Canyon Lake High School 8:30-3:55 Smithson Valley High School 8:30-3:55 Memorial High School 8:00-3:00 Comal Discipline Center 8:00-3:00 Substitutes should arrive on campus 30 minutes before the school starting time. Report to the school office to sign in. Lunch Prices for Substitutes/Assistants 1. Adult Breakfast $ Adult Lunch $

19 SUBSTITUTE PAY The substitutes will be paid in the following manner: 2. RATES Full Day Half Day Clerical Assistant $55 $27.50 Substitute Teacher/Nurse $70 $35 Librarian $70 $35 Special Ed. Aide(PPCD,Lifeskills, Behavior Unit) $70 $35 Long Term Substitute for Teacher/ Nurse/ Librarian Permanent Substitute Teacher(Certified Only) (Same Assignment for at least one grading period) $85 a day $200 a day Counselor Building Administrator $200 a day $225 a day Half Day is 4 hours and less Full Day more than 4 hours *A substitute may not leave campus early without the permission of the campus principal. 3. Substitutes teachers are paid on the 15 th day of each month for dates worked the previous month. 4. Long-term substitute teachers will receive $85 per day after 11 consecutive days of substitute work in the same teaching assignment. (Certified or non-certified) This amount is retroactive to the first day of the assignment. 5. Permanent Substitute Teachers in the same assignment for at least one grading periond and Certified only. 6. Instructional /Clerical Assistant substitutes are not paid an increased amount for long-term work $10 Non-degreed $15 Degreed $20 Certified TUTOR PAY 17

20 COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY PAYROLL SCHEDULE MONTH PAY DATE DIRECT DEPOSIT DATE July August September October November December January February March April May June July August Payroll due dates is the 1 st of every month. (This is for any timesheets or extra duty pay.) 18

21 COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: All Comal ISD Substitute Employees Debra Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services 403B The purpose of this information is to make you aware of your eligibility to voluntarily participate in the Section 403B(also known as tax sheltered annuities) These programs provide a way for you to set aside money for retirement on a pre-tax basis. Somewhat similar to other retirement plans such as the regular IRA, you pay tax when you withdraw the funds. You simply decide whether you want your money to go to an insurance company annuity or into a mutual fund custodial account. You will fill out the application provided by the financial institution and return it direct to that institution or agent. Complete the required forms by the Comal ISD and return them to Payroll or to an address Payroll will provide you. The Comal forms are available in the Payroll Office or online on the Comal ISD intranet under Forms and Manuals (category payroll). Money you put into this program should generally be thought of as long term savings. IRS regulations generally prohibit your getting to the money until you are 59 ½ years old Comal ISD does not recommend any particular investment. There are restrictions on the program, such as amounts you are allowed to contribute. We want to make sure you are aware of this program. You may direct questions to the Comal ISD Payroll Office. 19

22 Notice to: All Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees of CISD plus employees exempted from TRS for 90 days. Comal ISD has selected a FICA Alternative Retirement Plan for all employees of your job class or assignment. This plan was implemented in March of There are a number of advantages over Social Security to the employees. The principal advantages being the majority of employees in your category normally are not affected by Social Security. Under the FICA Alternative plan, you will be able to retain this pre-tax investment. Your enrollment in the plan is automatic and it is not necessary for you to complete an enrollment application. Please review the attached FAQ s documents and contact the Human Resources Office or Payroll Department if you have questions. Sincerely, Debra Smith Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Peggy Fuller Executive Director of Human Resources Services CC: Dr. Marc Walker 20

23 HIPAA As a substitute, you may be exposed to Protected Health Information(PHI). PHI would be information about employees that needs to be handled as confidential information. Some examples of this would be the employees health status, confidential medical information, health history treatment and progress notes, benefits enrollment or premium informationeven an employee s blood type. Consider where PHI comes from and where it goes in your office or classroom. Be aware of discussions in the break room or at the front desk (are there others around that might hear PHI discussed?). On the telephone, can anyone overhear your discussion? If you are substituting for an employee who is out ill, do not disclose their illness to anyone-this is their PHI! Simply say that the employee is out. Remember, any employee who receives PHI in any format is subject to HIPAA guidelines-this applies to substitutes as well! There are penalties that include fines and possible incarceration for disclosing PHI to other employees and/or students. Best Practice - Treat all information like it protected health information. And remember, When in doubt, don t let it out. For questions concerning HIPAA, contact Valerie Galan Comal ISD Privacy Deputy at (830)

24 COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Comal ISD Substitutes Peggy Fuller Executive Director of Human Resources Services Removal of Substitutes A substitute who has not accepted a job within 6 week period will be considered inactive and will be removed from the active calling list.the principal is responsible for providing a safe and productive learning environment for every student on the campus. They will insist that every substitute working on their campus will provide instruction as close to the regularly assigned classroom as possible. We expect you give your best effort. You will follow campus and classroom procedures, ask questions of other personnel, and work a full day. In case a substitute fails to meet expected standards; the principal will provide the Human Resources office with written documentation of concerns(see Appendix pg. 55). These concerns may address promptness, neatness, classroom environment, following of teacher plans, or other incidents. A principal may request that a substitute no longer be called to that campus and that will occur. If we receive documentation from three principals we will check with other campuses and make the decision as to your continued employment as a substitute. We are not required to notify you if this occurs. 22

25 Policy Information Telephones Telephones are placed in the building for the educational and business operations of the school. Cellular phones and pagers are prohibited in the classroom except in unusual circumstances approved by the Principal. Substitutes are discouraged from making or receiving personal calls while on duty. Long distance calls may only be made with prior approval of the principal. Smoking District policy prohibits the use of tobacco products on any campus or district property. The use of tobacco products is prohibited at school related activities including parking lots. Alcohol and Drugs - Policy DH (Local) Employees are prohibited from unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of the following substances during working hours while at school or at school related activities. 1) Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate 2) Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage 3) Any abuseable glue, aerosol paint, or any other chemical substance for inhalation 4) Any other intoxicant, or mood-changing, mind-altering, or behavior-altering drugs. Dress and Grooming - Policy DH (Local) The dress and grooming of employees is expected to be clean, neat, and in a manner appropriate for the school environment. 23

26 DH (Local) Employees Standards of Conduct Dress and Grooming: The dress and grooming of District employees shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for their assignments and in accordance with any additional standards established by their supervisors and approved by the Superintendent. Regulations-Standards: Business Casual Dress Code A dress code gives us a standard for our professional appearance. It enables employees to project a professional, business-like image while experiencing the comfort advantages of more casual and relaxed clothing. The District dress code applies to all employees of the school district, including full and part-time staff members, substitute teachers, and student employees, unless other specific job-related standards are established and approved by the Superintendent or Superintendent s designee. Business casual dress is the standard for this dress code. Because all casual clothing is not suitable for the office, these guidelines will help you determine what is appropriate to wear to work. Clothing that works well for the beach, yard work, dance clubs, exercise sessions, and sports contests may not be appropriate for a professional appearance at work. Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business, even in a business casual setting. Clothing should be neatly pressed. Torn, dirty or frayed clothing is unacceptable. All seams must be finished. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other employees is unacceptable. Clothing that displays CISD logos is encouraged. Certain days can be declared dress down days. On these days, jeans and a more casual approach to dressing, although never potentially offensive to others, is allowed. Principals have the discretion to designate one day per week for more casual dress. The campus principal has the discretion to allow casual dress on special event days (examples include, but are not limited to Red Ribbon Week, Homecoming Week, choir/band activities, track and field days, and game days). Teachers and instructional aides conducting special activities such as field trips may wear clothing, headgear, or footwear appropriate for the activity with approval by the principal. Below is a general overview of acceptable business casual attire. Items that are not appropriate for the office are listed, too. Neither list is all-inclusive. No dress code can cover all contingencies. If you experience uncertainty about acceptable, professional business casual attire for work, please ask your supervisor or a Director for Human Resources. 24

27 Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants Slacks that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants and nice looking dress synthetic pants are acceptable. Capri pants are acceptable if they are mid-calf or longer in length. Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans (except on designated days), sweatpants, exercise pants, short shorts, Bermuda shorts, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as bike clothing. Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits Casual dresses and skirts, and skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable. Dress and skirt length should be no shorter than four inches above the knee. Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts, skorts, sun dresses, beach dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate for the office. Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets Casual shirts, golf shirts, sweaters, tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable. Most suit jackets or sport jackets are also acceptable attire for the office, if they violate none of the listed guidelines. Inappropriate attire include tops that are cut too low, tank tops, sweatshirts, sweat suits, midriff tops, shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogan, halter-tops, tops with bare shoulders, and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or jumper. Top length should be long enough that bare skin is not revealed when seated. T-shirts may not be worn as an outer garment unless designated by supervisor, principal, etc. Non collared school logo spirit t-shirts (athletic, band, spirit club, student council, etc) are permitted on casual/special event days. Shoes and Footwear Shoes shall be soled and appropriate for the job responsibilities of personnel. Loafers, boots, flats, clogs, conservative athletic shoes, sneakers, dress heels, and leather deck shoes are acceptable. Flip-flops and slippers are not acceptable in the office. Males shall wear socks with shoes. Closed toe and closed heel shoes may be required in some departments and areas. Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, Piercing and Cologne Should be in good taste, with no visible body piercing other than pierced ears. Visible inappropriate tattoos are unacceptable. (See: shirts, tops, blouses, jackets for unacceptable or offensive pictures and words) 25

28 Hats and Head Covering Hats are not appropriate in the office. Head Covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed. Conclusion If clothing fails to meet these standards, as determined by the employee s supervisor or Human Resources Directors the employee will be asked to change or asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again. If the problem persists, the employee may be sent home to change clothes and will receive a verbal warning for the first offense. All other policies about personal time use will apply. Progressive disciplinary action will be taken for further dress code violations. 26

29 Confidential Information Substitutes should not discuss student confidential matters with persons outside the school setting. Topics considered confidential include, but are not limited to, grades, disciplinary actions, assignment of students to special classes, and medical conditions of students. Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse The District encourages parental and student support in its efforts to address and prevent sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the public schools. Students and/or parents are encouraged to discuss their questions or concerns about the expectations in this area with a teacher, counselor, principal or designee, or the Executive Director of Human Resources who serves as the District Title IX Coordinator for students. Students must not engage in unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward another student or a District employee. This prohibition applies whether the conduct is by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors. All students are expected to treat other students and district employees with courtesy and respect, to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive, and to stop these behaviors when asked or told to stop. A substantiated complaint against a student will result in appropriate disciplinary action, according to the nature of the offense and the Student Code of Conduct. The District will notify the parents of all students involved in sexual harassment by student(s) when the allegations are not minor, and will notify parents of any incident of sexual harassment or sexual abuse by an employee. To the greatest extent possible, complaints will be treated as confidential. Limited disclosure may be necessary to complete a thorough investigation. A complaint alleging sexual harassment by another student or sexual harassment or sexual abuse by a staff member may be presented by a student and/or parent in a conference with the principal or designee or with the Title IX coordinator. The parent or other advisor may accompany the student throughout the complaint process. The first conference with the student ordinarily will be held by a person who is the same gender as the student. The conference will be scheduled and held as soon as possible, but no later than five days after the request. The principal or Title IX coordinator will conduct an appropriate investigation, which ordinarily will be completed within ten days. The student and/or parent will be informed if extenuating circumstances delay completion of the investigation. The student will not be required to present a complaint to a person who is the subject of the complaint. 27

30 If the resolution of the complaint is not satisfactory to the student or parent, the student or parent may, within ten days, request a conference with the superintendent or designee. Prior to or at this conference, the student and/or parent must submit the complaint in writing and must include, 1) a complete statement of the complaint, 2) any evidence supporting the complaint, 3) a statement about how the matter should be resolved, and 4) the student's signature, and the date of the conference with the principal, the principal's designee, or the Title IX coordinator. If the resolution by the superintendent or designee is not satisfactory, the student and/or parent may present the complaint to the Board at the next regular meeting. Information on the procedure for addressing the Board can be obtained from any campus office or the superintendent's office. Inclement Weather Procedures At the direction of the Superintendent and designee, school may be canceled or delayed due to bad weather. Annoucements will be made on local radio and TV stations immediately. Each campus has their additional bad weather procedures that are geared towards that campus. Personal Information It is the substitute s responsibility to keep their information current. If there is a change in address, banking information and/or campuses you wish to add/delete from your subbing preference list; Payroll office will need to be notified by a written document via or mail. Other duties as Assigned Occasionally, a substitute teacher may be asked to perform duties in addition to those of a substitute teacher. Also, a substitute may be asked to teach in a classroom other than the job he/she had agreed to work. In both cases, the substitute is expected to demonstrate FLEXIBILITY and COOPERATION with the school administration in its attempts to meet the instructional and safety needs of the students. Computer Use Substitute Teachers will not utilize the classroom computer at anytime without permission from a campus designee. Substitute teachers are not to use the school computers to check their personal . Substitute abuse of computer access will not be tolerated. 28

31 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS The substitute teacher has a professional obligation to observe the following guidelines: 1. The Substitute teacher should dress appropriately for the teaching assignment. The Standards for appropriate dressing may vary depending on the grade level and the teaching assignment. 2. The substitute teacher should never disclose confidential student information outside of the school setting or with any unauthorized person within the school district. This includes information about students grades, conduct, abilities, or personal problems. 3. When conveying information to students, the substitute teacher should never speak negatively or disparagingly about other teachers or administrators. If you have a concern about a specific individual or the school district, please share that concern with the campus administrator or Human Resources Director. 4. The substitute teacher should never criticize the lesson plan, learning activities, or assignments made by the regular classroom teacher. 5. The substitutes teacher should never share personal problems or concerns with students nor discuss or advocate specific religious beliefs or practices. Religion should only be discussed within the context provided by the lesson plan. 6. The substitute teacher must never use language which is vulgar, sexually suggestive, or racist. 7. The substitute teacher may not show students pictures, photographs, or videos unless these have been previously provided by the regular teacher. If the substitute teacher wishes to supplement the lesson with additional visual materials, these materials must be approved by the campus administrator prior to showing. 8. The substitute teacher should work cooperatively with the administration and other teachers. 9. The substitute teacher is on the same professional level as a regular teacher and should assume responsibilities of the assignment. The substitute teacher must treat all students with respect. 10. The substitute teacher should not discuss with students the reason the regular teacher is absent from class. 29

32 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The substitute teacher is responsible for the students, equipment, and materials assigned to his/her care. 2. The substitute teacher is expected to be on time for all activities: class, duty, and meetings. 3. Upon arrival at the school, the substitute teachers should immediately report to the school office to sign in and receive instructions for the day. The substitute teacher should inquire about lesson plans, duty assignments, special planned events, grade book, student roster, and discipline procedures. 4. The substitute teacher should leave the grade book and all instructional materials in a secure place within the classroom or return the materials to the Principal s office. 5. As a substitute teacher, you are expected to implement the lesson plans which have been left by the regular classroom teacher. Students are to perform the activities and assignments which are listed within the lesson plan. If no lesson plans are available, inform the campus administrator and ask for assistance. Do not use your own materials without approval. 6. Follow the class routine as much as possible. 7. The substitute teacher should make every effort to provide for the safety of students. Upon entering the classroom the teacher should locate the evacuation map used for fire drills and emergency evacuations. The teacher must never release a student to the custody of another individual, except through the school office. 8. The substitute teacher is expected to be alert, attentive and responsive to students during the course of the day. If students are given individual or group work to perform, the substitute teacher is expected to walk about the room to monitor classroom activity. Never take a book to read or crafts to work on while students are in the classroom. 9. When you arrive in the classroom, introduce yourself to students and solicit their assistance if you need it. 10. Always provide students with a hall pass or nurse s pass when they leave the classroom. If a student leaves class and will not return during the same classroom period, always follow up to make certain the student arrived where he/she was sent. 30

33 11. Take student attendance and report it to the office as directed. Usually attendance is taken at a specific time in the elementary schools. In the middle school and high school attendance is taken each class period. 12. Dismiss students from class in an orderly and timely manner. 13. Duties may include duty before or after school or an additional class during the teacher s conference. 14. Enforce all school and campus rules without apology. Expect and require appropriate student behavior. Never administer corporal punishment. 15. The substitute teacher must always sign out before leaving for the day. Additionally, the substitute should never leave the campus during the day without the approval of the campus administrator. 16. Under no circumstances are you to leave the class unattended. If an emergency arises, notify the office by intercom, by sending a student, or by asking a neighboring classroom teacher to assist you. 17. Never administer medication of any kind to a student. Students are only permitted to take prescribed medication in the presence of the school nurse or other authorized school personnel. Do not permit students to take medication in the classroom. 18. The substitute teacher should not give students money, gifts, or things of value for any reason. Neither should the teacher collect money from students, except with specific instructions from the campus administrator. If money is collected, it must not be left unsecured in the classroom. 19. If a substitute teacher has an occasion to take an item of value from a student, the substitute teacher is responsible for the item until it is returned to the student or turned over to the appropriate administrator. 31

34 20. At the end of the day, the substitute teacher should complete a Substitute Teacher Report form if required by campus. Inform the regular teacher of the day s activities and alert the teacher to any specific situations which may need further attention. 21. No parent conference should be arranged by a substitute teacher unless prior approval has been given by the principal. 22. The substitute teacher is expected to deal with routine discipline matters within the classroom. Any student who does not correct his/her inappropriate behavior after being warned or if the student exhibits a behavior which appears to effect the safety of himself or others should be referred to the campus administrator. 23. To ensure continuing professional growth of substitutes and good learning for CISD students, campus administrators and teachers will informally evaluate a Substitute teacher's performance. *Successful substitute teaching is a partnership between the substitute, the full-time teacher, the campus and District staff. Campus Designees s Responsibilities Campus Designee s will: *Direct the substitute to the classroom *Provide a campus bell schedule *Assist the substitute in locating the substitute folder, lesson plans, and supplies *Notify the substitute of any special programs for the day *Provide a brief campus orientation if necessary *Release the substitute when their services are no longer needed *Help the substitute feel welcome *The Regular Teacher s Responsibilities *Detailed lesson plans *Attendance sheets *Current seating chart *List of any special arrangements for individual student(ex:content mastery, title math, resource, etc.) *Referral slips *Hall passes(ex: nurse, library, restroom The Substitutes Teacher s Duties and Responsibilities *Arrive at the assigned school at least 20 minutes before classes begin *Report to the campus office for sign-in and instructions regarding classroom assignment, duty assignments and length of assignment 32

35 *Keep an accurate record of classroom attendance *Maintain an orderly classroom and follow the behavior management plan of the campus *Exercise good judgment in the maintenance of a positive learning environment *Accept additional responsibilities when asked by the principal or campus designee *Maintain professional dress and conduct *Avoid any language(verbal or non-verbal) or activity, which may be deemed inappropriate for a public school classroom *Follow lesson plans as closely as possible to ensure continuity in the instructional program. Make a note of any changes that must be made *Refer accidents or illnesses to the nurse or to the principal as appropriate *It is the responsibility of the substitute to find out what each campus policies and procedures are for dealing with discipline problems before administering any form of discipline *Under no circumstance is a substitute teacher to administer corporal punishment or physical force in dealing with student discipline *All serious discipline problems are to be referred to the campus designee *A note to the teacher is required any time it is necessary to discipline a student or if the student has been a disruptive factor in the classroom that day *Treat all students in a fair manner and refrain from making threats or statements to students that cannot be followed through *The striking of a student or use of improper language will result in being removed from the substitute list *Be responsive to parent contact should it occur, but leave parent conference to the regular teacher or campus designee *Keep copies of all memos, etc. received and leave them with the substitute folder at the end of the day. *Complete the day s work and organize the materials collected from the students in a orderly manner *Leave a summary of work done with each class along with a description of any unusual problems that may have risen *Always ask for help if you are in doubt when handling any situation. The campus will support you in solving problems *Check out in the office with the campus designee at the end of day *Maintain a positive attitude *If problems are observed concerning working conditions or school-related items, you are encouraged to discuss them with the help desk,

36 Classroom Management General school rules and procedures for managing students are outlined below. As you are on each campus or in a particular classroom more frequently and learn each campus's/teacher's procedures, you will be more confident in your expectations for students. However, your initial expectations should be: 1) Students should be courteous to you and each other. 2) Students should follow their regular classroom/school procedures unless you instruct them otherwise. Although you should try to follow the teacher's procedures and routines, you may make minor changes as needed. 3) Students should pay attention and follow directions. If they don't, direct them specifically and individually in as positive and private manner as possible. 4) Turn in to the teacher the names of any students who were uncooperative or who had to be corrected often. Use brief, specific information. The inappropriate student behavior will be dealt with by the teacher and principal if needed. (Perhaps this feedback will help a teacher restructure that student's behavior for the next "substitute day.") 5) If a student's behavior is such that your teaching or students' learning is impaired, notify the office at your first opportunity (or by note with another student if immediate action is needed). The office staff will inform the principal and he/she or a designated person will come get the student for a conference or remove the student from the classroom. Communicate the above to your students at the beginning of the day or period on your first day to substitute for a particular group, and you will establish your expectations, limitations, and what you will do if needed. Remember, being firm but positive is important! 34

37 Classroom Management Scenarios Scenario 1 The Interrupter When asking the class a question, a student answers without raising their hand or speaks out of turn when a student response is not called for. Strategy: Reinforce the behavior you desire, ignoring the inappropriate behavior. Do not respond to the disruptive student. Call on a student that has a raised hand saying, Thank you for raising your hand. If the student continues to speak out of turn, move closer to the student but do not acknowledge that they have answered, continue to reinforce the students who are behaving appropriately. It is important that you call on them a soon as they raise their hand, reinforcing them verbally for the appropriate behavior. Scenario 2 Refusal to Do Work After giving the assignment, a student refuses to do their work. When you encourage them to complete the assignment, they make a response such as, You can t make me. Strategy: Agree and disarm Disarm the student by agreeing with them and then restate your expectations a and consequences if they are not met. Example: You are right, I can not make you complete this assignment but I can expect you to have it completed before recess(or the end of class). If it is not finshed by then, I will need to inform your teacher of your unwillingness to do the class assignment. I also expect you to remain quiet and not disrupt the others who are choosing to complete the assignment. Note: sometimes a refusal to do work is an indication that the student doesn t know how to complete the assignment. If you feel this might be the case, you may need to reteach the concept. Scenario 3 35

38 Not following instructions You have given instructions to the class to start work. Two students are talking and laughing, nto following your directions. Strategy: Reinforce the Behaviors you expect. Repeat the instructions focusing on the students who are following your directions, Thank you for following the directions, Andy, or I appreciate John, Mary and Joe for the following my directions so quickly.: Give points or tickets to the students who are following directions. Strategy: Proximity You can also use proximity, by moving toward the students who are not following directions while repeating the instructions. Scenario 4 The Class that won t be quiet After giving a no talking: assignment, class memebers are talking to one another and won t be quite. Strategy: Re-evaluate the situation The class might not understand the assignment or maybe something has happened before class or at lunch that needs to be dealt with. Restate the expected behavior, motivators, and consequences. You may not have been clear in communicating your behavior expectations for the activity. Example, Many of you are not behaving appropriately. Let me explain what I expect. You should have your feet on the floor, facing forward, and absolutely no talking. If you have questions, please raise your hand and I will come back to your desk. Students who follow these directions will receive a ticket (or other motivator). Students who choose not to follow these directions will be assigned the consequences outlined in the classroom rules. Scenario 5 Transitions Students are taking more than one or two minutes to make the transition from one activity to another. Strategy: Make it a step by step Process Often instructions that seem simple such as, get ready for math will seem vague to the students. Students need to know five specific things to make quick transition from one activity to another. 36

39 1. What to do about the activity they currently engaged in. 2. What to do with the materials they are using 3. What new materials they will need. 4. What to do with these new materials. 5. How much time they will have to make the transition. Example, Stop reading and your reading book away. Get your math book and paper. Open your book to page116. You have one minute to do this. Please begin. Scenario 6 Wrong Names/Wrong seats You are using a seating chart and you notice some of the students are not answering to their names. This can mean they hae switched seats and Names. Strategy: State or Fact Let the class know that it is better for everyone involved if you know the Student s correct name. This information could be vital in a case of Emergency and will also help to insure the wrong student doesn t get into Trouble when you write your report to the teacher. Scenario 7 You vs. Them You get the feeling the whole class, or at least several of the students, have planned to be difficult as possible for you. Strategy: Work Together Take the initiative early day to do a teacher and student interactive activity. Interacting with the students let them see you have a sense of Humor. Chances are, once you break the ice, the rest of the day will go Smoothly. 37

40 Lesson Plan Scenarios Techniques for Presenting Lesson Plans Scenario 1: Have students read a chapter and answer questions. Strategy: Pretest and Post Test Ask students to guess what the story will be about before they start reading. Discuss ideas and have them write down five (5) theories as predictions. After the story conduct a post test by discussing the accuracy of their predictions. Strategy: Togetherness Read questions first, then read the assignment as a class answering the questions as you go. Strategy: Quiz Board After giving the assignment, tell students you will stop them in 15 minutes before the end of class to establish a quiz board. Appoint three or four students to the quiz board and have the class ask a question about the assigned reading. You can do two or three quiz boards to see who can come up with the answer First or have them take turns. Scenario 2: Have the class write a composition about XYZ. Strategy: Strategy: Strategy: Make topic meaningful: Encourage students to relate to it personally. Use sentence starters such as, I Wish I like, I m allowed to... Class groundwork: If students are writing a story have them decide on the character, setting, time, plot, etc. as a class. Then allow time for students to write their own story using the class groundwork. Buzzing: If the students will be writing an essay, have them write the topic at the top Their paper or on the board. Have them write the first ten words that buzz into their heads related to the topic. They can then begin their essay finding links between the topic and the buzz word list. Scenario 3: Discuss topics ABC with class Strategy: Quiz Board Assign a topic to a quiz board. Topic A to quiz board A, and so on. Have Quiz boards B and C ask question about topic A to quiz board A, taking Turns so each topic is covered. 38

41 Strategy: Sections Divide the class into sections giving each section a topic. Have each section Prepare a list of all the Pros and Cons they can think of about their topic. Such as, Owning a cat Pros-Don t have to walk it. Cats are fun to play With. Cons-You have to clean out the litter box. Cats don t play fetch. Scenario 5: Show filmstrip or film and discuss. Strategy: Movie Maker Have students list ten things they would include in a movie about the subject of the film they will be watching. During the film have them check off each item on their list that is in the film. At the end of the film discuss how the film compared to the student s expectations. Strategy: Trivia As students watch the film have them list five to ten questions they can ask about the film that other students might not remember. At the end of the film have students read one of their questions to see who can answer it. This can also be played in-groups and you can include your own questions. Points can be awarded for correct answers to make it more interesting for older students. 39

42 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT This code of conduct clearly describes the district's expectations of student conduct and specifies the consequences for violating the code. The purpose of this code is to help maintain the educational efficiency of the school. EACH STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO 1. Demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. 2. Behave in a responsible manner. 3. Attend all classes, regularly and on time. 4. Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class. 5. Follow campus dress code. 6. Obey all campus and classroom rules. 7. Respect the rights and privileges of other students and of teachers and other District staff. 8. Respect the property of others, including District property and facilities. 9. Cooperate with or assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline. 10. Avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct. A student whose behavior shows disrespect for others, including interference with their access to a public education and a safe environment, will be subject to disciplinary action. School rules and the authority of the District to administer discipline apply on or off school grounds in conjunction with or independent of classes and school-sponsored activities. 40

43 The District has disciplinary authority over a student 1. During the regular school day and while the student is going to and from school on District transportation; 2. While the student is participating in any activity during the school day on school grounds; 3. While the student is in attendance at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location; 4. For any school-related misconduct, regardless of time or location; 5. When retaliation against a school employee is involved, either on or off school property; 6. When the student commits a felony, as provided by Texas Education Code ; 7. When criminal mischief is committed on school property or at a school-related event. In general, discipline will be designed to correct the misconduct and to encourage adherence by all students to comply with their responsibilities as citizens of the school community. Disciplinary action will draw on the professional judgment of teachers and administrators and on a range of discipline management techniques. Disciplinary action will be correlated to the seriousness of the offense, the student's age and grade level, the frequency of misbehavior, the student's attitude, the effect of the misconduct on the school environment, and statutory requirements. Because of these factors, discipline for a particular offense (unless otherwise specified by law) may bring into consideration varying techniques and responses. 41

44 GENERAL MISCONDUCT VIOLATIONS Students are prohibited from: 1. Excessive tardies. 2. Cheating or copying the work of another. 3. Violating dress and grooming standards. 4. Possessing a paging device or cellular phone. Telephones should be available for student use on every campus after school hours. 5. Possessing or selling look-alike drugs or items attempted to be passed off as drugs and contraband. 6. Possessing, smoking, or using tobacco products. 7. Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission. 8. Stealing from students, staff, or the school. 9. Engaging in any misbehavior that gives school officials reasonable cause to believe that such conduct will substantially disrupt the school program or incite violence. 10. Possessing or using matches or lighters. 11. Failing to comply with directives given by school personnel. 12. Disobeying school rules concerning conduct on school buses. 13. Damaging or vandalizing property. 14. Violating safety rules. 15. Directing profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures toward other students or District employees. 16. Scuffling or fighting. 42

45 17. Hazing - Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any form of initiation, rite of passage activity, or any other activity that involves acts that are dangerous, harmful, or degrading. Students and staff will strictly adhere to the following: a. Students are not to participate in any form of hazing and are required to report acts of hazing immediately to a teacher, counselor, or administrator. b. Students are not to submit to acts of hazing. c. No employee is to allow hazing to occur. In the event that an act of hazing does occur, it must be reported immediately to the employee's supervisor. 18. Committing extortion, coercion, or blackmail (obtaining money or another object of value from an unwilling person), or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force. 19. Name-calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements that school officials have reason to believe will substantially disrupt the school program or incite violence. 20. Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or property damage. 21. Engaging in conduct that constitutes harassment and/or intimidation whether the conduct is by word, gesture or any other conduct. 22. Committing or assisting in a robbery or theft that does not constitute a felony according to the Texas Penal Code. (Felony robbery or theft offenses are addressed later in this handbook.) 23. Engaging in inappropriate physical or sexual contact. 24. Engaging in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment or sexual abuse whether the conduct is by word, gesture or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors. 25. Repeatedly violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of behavior. 26. Possession of a gun of any power source, loaded or unloaded. 27. Possession of a knife, regardless of size. Exceptions must be approved by the campus administration. 28. Possession of any other instrument that can be used to injure or threaten another person. Exceptions must be approved by the campus administration. General misconduct identified will result in application of one or more discipline 43

46 management techniques listed in the previous section. State law requires that a violation of the Code of Conduct be reported to the principal or other appropriate administrator who must send notification to the parent or guardian within twenty four (24) hours of receiving the report. The District defines "persistent" to be two or more violations of the Student Code of Conduct in general or repeated occurrences of the same violation within the same school year. 44

47 The District may impose campus or classroom rules in addition to those found in the Student Code of Conduct and this handbook. These rules may be listed in the student handbook or posted in classrooms and may or may not constitute violations of the Student Code of Conduct. A student who violates campus or classroom rules that are not Student Code of Conduct violations may be disciplined by one or more of the discipline management techniques. For these violations, the teacher is not required to make a Student Code of Conduct violation report, and the campus administrator is not required to notify parents. The following discipline management techniques may be used alone or in combination for Student Code of Conduct and non-student Code of Conduct violations: 1. Verbal correction. 2. Cooling-off time or "time-out". 3. Seating changes in the classroom. 4. Counseling by teachers, counselors, or administrators. 5. Parent-teacher conferences. 6. Confiscation of items that disrupt the educational process. 7. Rewards or demerits. 8. Behavioral contracts. 9. Sending the student to the office or other assigned area. 10. Detention. 11. Assigned school duties other than classroom tasks. 12. Withdrawal of privileges, such as participation in extracurricular activities and eligibility for seeking and holding honorary offices. 13. Techniques or penalties identified in individual student organizations codes of conduct. 14. Withdrawing or restricting bus privileges. 15. School-assessed and school-administered probation. 45

48 16. Referral to outside agency and/or legal authority for criminal prosecution in addition to disciplinary measures imposed by the District. 17. Additional consequences as approved by the campus administrator. 18. Other strategies and consequences as specified by the Student Code of Conduct. Parental questions or complaints regarding disciplinary measures taken should be addressed to the teacher or campus administration, as appropriate and in accordance with policy FNG (LOCAL). 46

49 TO: FROM: RE: CISD Employees Amie Ploe R.N. Comal ISD Nurse Supervisor Employee Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan DATE: School Year Comal ISD is required to provide training annually and in certain situations the opportunity for vaccinations regarding bloodborne pathogens, according to Texas Department of Health standards, TASB, and Comal ISD School Board Policy DBB (Legal). An Employee Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan is on file for use and yearly review. This plan is designed to minimize exposure risk of Comal ISD employees and includes procedures relating to occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, training and educational requirements for employees, measures to increase vaccination of employees, and to increase the use of personnel equipment by employees. There are three levels for training and vaccinations: Level I. Specialized training and Hepatitis B vaccination option Health Service Personnel (Nurses, Nurse Substitutes, Trained Nurse Assistants) Security Officers Athletic Trainers Special Education Personnel in the Life Skills and Behavior Units Special Education Bus Drivers and Aides on the Life Skills and Behavior Units buses Coaches & Physical Education Teachers Level II. Specialized training only Custodians Maintenance workers Administrators trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Cafeteria staff Level III. General Training Campus administrators Paraprofessionals Regular Bus Drivers Regular Education Teachers and Teacher Aides All employees in the Level I. category have the option to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee. Vaccinations have been arranged through the Comal County Health Department. If you have already been immunized or do not wish to receive the vaccination, you must sign a document stating this. Contact Amie Ploe for this document. Training is required before an employee identified as a Level I. risk enters the classroom with children. If the employee fails to attend a training session, they will not be allowed to report to duty until they have received the training. Level II. training will be completed within specific training dates designated by each department. The school nurses will do the training for all Level III. employees on the campus level. The district will provide ongoing review and implementation of the plan. A copy of the plan is available in each school clinic, in the Human Resources office, and can be obtained by contacting Amie Ploe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amie Ploe at or at amie.ploe@comalisd.org. 47

50 BBP TRAINING FOR FACULTY AND STAFF BBP s That Can Put You At Risk: 1. Hep. B Virus can cause serious liver disease. It poses the greatest risk to you at school since it is more easily transmitted. It is the only one that has a vaccine you can take to protect yourself. 2. Hep. C Virus also causes serious liver disease similar to Hep. B. According to CDC 85% of the people with Hep C have chronic infections while only 10% of those with Hep. B are chronically infected. The majority of people who have Hep B will recover completely. 3. HIV attacks the immune system causing it to break down. The number of people with HIV who develop serious illness and die has decreased, due to recent treatments. How BBP s Are Transmitted: 1. All three BBP s are spread most easily through direct contact with infected blood 2. They can also be spread through other bodily fluids containing visible blood 3. Three most common transmissions of BBP s in our society are: (1) through sharing needles to inject drugs, (2) through unprotected sex and (3) from mother to unborn child. 4. You cannot become infected with these viruses through casual contact, coughing, sneezing, a kiss on the cheek, a hug, or drinking from water fountains. 5. In the school setting, you can be exposed to BBP s if: (1) Blood or other body fluids in them contact your broken skin or mucous membranes such as your eyes, nose, or mouth. And (2) A contaminated sharp object punctures your skin. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXPOSURE 1. Use Universal Precautions by treating all blood and other bodily fluids as though they contain the BBP s. 2. Use protective barriers when you anticipate touching body fluids, blood, or a contaminated surface VINYL GLOVES! VinyolGloves are provided for you in small, medium & large sizes. It is important to have PROPERLY fitting gloves. You can use paper towels, plastic liners, tissues, etc. for protective barriers, also. 3. Avoid touching the outside of contaminated gloves when removing them. 4. Discard used gloves in an appropriate container. 5. WASH HANDS at least 20 seconds..hand washing is your main protection against viruses and bacteria of all kinds! Always wash hands after removing gloves & replace with a new pair of gloves. 6. Call custodian to clean contaminated area. The custodian has a full armour, apron, eye shields, shoe covers, hair cap, mask, etc. for protection. 48

51 You only have your gloves. The custodian has the correct germicidal cleaning agent to use, also. 7. Pick up broken glass or other sharp objects with broom, dustpan, or tongs.never with your hands. 8. Always use a protective barrier when you have to resuscitate & giving CPR. 9. By receiving the 3 series shots of Hepatitis B Vaccine. The vaccine is safe and very effective if you receive all three shots. HOW TO HANDLE SPECIFIC RISKY SITUATIONS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING: 1. Bloody noses Teacher applies gloves first thing! The student should sit up, keep head slightly forward, pinch nostrils to stop bleeding, and hold a tissue under the nose, and send student to the nurse. Student should dispose of tissue and wash blood off hands and skin in the clinic. 2. Vomiting Teacher applies gloves first thing! You should hand the trash can to the student to vomit into, & send the student to the nurse. Call the custodian to clean up any vomit that is on the floor, desk, etc. Keep the other students away from the contaminated area(s). You must wear gloves if you have to deal with any of the bodily fluid or to assist the student. 3. Bites between students Immediately wash the area with soap and water. Both persons should be sent to the nurse & seek medical attention. 4. Athletic/ PE Injuries. Athletes should bandage existing cuts or scrapes before participation in activities. Teacher should stop the playing when a student is injured, and have the wound cleaned and bandaged and replace any clothing soiled with blood. The soiled clothing should be placed in a bag. Equipment and playing area soiled with blood should be cleaned until all visible blood is gone. People assisting with this must wear gloves and wash hands afterwards. WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED 1. Do not panic. 2. Immediately wash affected area with soap and water. 3. Flush any exposed mucous membranes, eyes nose, &/or mouth with large amounts of water. 4. Report the exposure immediately to the principal and nurse. 5. Your school nurse will have the post exposure papers for you to complete and will explain the necessary evaluation, counseling, and treatment. 6. REMEMBER that most exposures do not result in infection. 49

52 Special Education Programs PPCD(Preschool Program for Children and disabilities) PPCD serves children ages 3-5. This program is designed to address the educational needs of young children with disabilities. Resource Class-Resource classes are taught by certified special education teachers. The subjects most commonly taught are reading, language arts and math. Smaller group instruction is emphasized. Life Skills-Life Skills is for students with major developmental disabilities, where ARD committee has determined that instruction in the TEKS is not sufficient or appropriate. The curriculum in this class addresses functional academic and independent living skills. Para-professional Educational Assistant-Generally, a para-professional educational assistant is required to address behavioral issues or assist teacher when modifications are made to the curriculum. The para-professional is normally assigned to the teacher; however, frequently may be assigned to a specific student. 50

53 GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTITUTING IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM Rely on Educational Assistants if present Maintain routine and consistency Don t act shocked or surprised Be respectful of all students Don t make changes, follow the teacher s instructions exactly Follow behavior plans Ask for assistance Avoid challenging behavior students Be aware of differently-abled students. Avoid having the students read aloud or making comments about the student s abilities. If giving a test, be sure special education students get modified tests. The teacher should leave these tests. Be aware of modifications. All special education students will have modifications. These modifications must be followed. You have no choice by law. WHEN IN DOUBT, GO TO THE PRINCIPAL! INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS RECEIVING SERVICES IS CONFIDENTIAL! 51

54 Network Access General Use Policy Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Comal Independent School District Technology Resources The Comal Independent School District provides technology resources to its students and staff for educational and administrative purposes. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence in the District s schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication with the support and supervision of parents, teachers and support staff. The use of these technology resources is privilege, not a right. With access to computers and people all over the world comes the potential availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Comal ISD firmly believes that the value of information, interaction, and research capabilities available outweighs the possibility that users may obtain material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the district. Proper behavior, as it relates to the use of computers, is no different than the proper behavior in all other aspects of Comal ISD activities. All users are expected to use the computers and computer networks in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner. This document is intended to clarify those expectations as they apply to computer and network usage and is consistent with District Policy. DEFINITION OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES The District s computer systems and networks are any configuration of hardware and software. The systems and networks include all of the computer hardware, operating system software, application software, stored text, and data files. The includes electronic mail, local databases, externally accessed databases (such as the Internet), CD-ROM, optical media, clip art, digital images, digitized information, communication technologies, and new technologies as they become available. The District reserves the right to monitor all technology resource activity. ACCEPTABLE USE The District s technology resources will be used only for learning, teaching and administrative purposes consistent with the District s mission and goals. Commercial use of the District s system is strictly prohibited. The District will make training available to all users in the proper use of the system and will make copies of acceptable use guidelines available to all users. All training in the use of the District s system will emphasize the ethical use of this resource. Software or external data may not be placed on any computer, whether stand-alone or networked to the District s system, without permission from the Director of Technology or designee. Other issues applicable to acceptable use are: 1. Copyright: All users are expected to follow existing copyright laws. Related information links are located in each campus conference. 2. Supervision and permission: A staff member only allows student use of the computers and computer network when supervised or granted permission. 3. Attempting to log on or logging on to a computer or system by using another s password is prohibited: Assisting others in violating this rule by sharing information or passwords is unacceptable. Revised 5/04 (N) 52

55 4. Improper use of any computer or the network is prohibited. This includes the following: Submitting, publishing or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, racially offensive, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, or threatening materials or messages either public or private Using the network for financial gain, political or commercial activity Attempting to or harming equipment, materials or data Attempting to or sending anonymous messages of any kind Using the network to access inappropriate material Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or the network Using the network to provide addresses or other personal information that others may use inappropriately Accessing of information resources, files and documents of another user without authorization SYSTEM ACCESS Access to the District s network systems will be governed as follows: 1. Students will have access to the District s resources for class assignments and research with their teacher s permission and supervision. 2. Teachers with accounts will be required to maintain password confidentiality by not sharing the password with anyone. 3. With the approval of the immediate supervisor, district employees will be granted access to the District s system. 4. Any system user identified as a security risk or having violated District Acceptable Use Guidelines may be denied access to the District s system. Other consequences may also be assigned. 5. Any system user having been denied access rights may be reinstated with a limited access account to reduce the level of security risk to the system. Limits on this type of account may include time limitations, station access limitations, file access restricts, and a revocation of Internet access privileges. CAMPUS LEVEL RESPONSIBILITES The campus principal or designee will: 1. Be responsible for disseminating, collecting signed permission forms, and enforcing the District Acceptable Use Guidelines for the District s system at the campus level. 2. Ensure that employees supervising students who use the District s systems provide information emphasizing the appropriate and ethical use of this resource. INDIVIDUAL USER RESPONSIBILITIES The following standards will apply to all users of the District s computer network systems: 1. The individual in whose name a system account is issued will be responsible at all times for its proper use. 2. The system may not be used for illegal purposes, in support of illegal activities, or for any other activity prohibited by district guidelines. 3. System users may not use another person s system account. 4. System users are asked to delete electronic mail or outdated files on a regular basis. 5. System users will be responsible for the care and maintenance of their systems. Maintenance issues should be reported to the campus computer facilitator. 6. System users will be responsible for following all copyright laws. VANDALISM PROHIBITED Any attempt to harm or destroy District equipment or materials, data or another user of the District s system, or any of the agencies or other networks to which the District has access is prohibited. Intentional Revised 5/04 (N) 53

56 attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance may be viewed as violations of district guidelines and, possibly, as a criminal activity under applicable state and federal laws, including the Texas Penal Code, Computer Crimes, Chapter 33. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses, system break-in utilities such as Sub-7 or system hacking programs. Vandalism as defined above will result in the cancellation of system use privileges and possible prosecution. The party will be responsible for restitution of costs associated with system restoration, hardware, or software costs. FORGERY PROHIBITED Forgery or attempted forgery of electronic messages is prohibited. Attempts to read, delete, copy, or modify the electronic mail of other system users or deliberate interference with the ability of other system users to send/receive electronic mail is prohibited. INFORMATION CONTENT/THIRD PARTY SUPPLIED INFORMATION System users and parents of students with access to the District s system should be aware that use of the system may inadvertently provide access to other electronic communications systems outside the District s networks that may contain inaccurate and/or objectionable material. The District will maintain an Internet filtering software package to attempt to minimize the access to objectionable material. Any attempt to circumvent the filtering software will be viewed as an attempt to disrupt the system. A student bringing prohibited materials into the school s electronic environment will be subject to a suspension and/or a revocation of privileges on the District s system and will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. An employee knowingly bringing prohibited materials into the school s electronic environment will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the District policies. This could result in loss of credit for the students or termination of employment for employees. NETWORK ETIQUETTE System users are expected to observe the following network etiquette: 1. User appropriate language: swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language is prohibited. 2. Pretending to be someone else when sending or receiving messages is prohibited. 3. Submitting, publishing or displaying and defamatory, inaccurate, racially offensive, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, or threatening materials or messages either public or private. 4. Revealing such personal information as addresses or phone numbers of users or others is prohibited. 5. Using the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users is prohibited. SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF SYSTEM USER ACCOUNT The District will suspend or revoke a system user s access to the District s system upon violation of District policy and/or administrative regulations regarding acceptable use. Termination of an employee s account or of a student s access will be effective on the date the employee s supervisor or campus administrator receives notice of user withdrawal or of revocation of system privileges, or on a future date if so specified in the notice. CONSEQUENCES OF IMPROPER USE Improper or unethical use may result in disciplinary actions consistent with the existing Student Discipline Policy and, if appropriate, the Texas Penal Code, Computer Crimes, Chapter 33, or other state and federal laws. This may also require restitution for costs associated with system restoration, hardware, or software costs. Revised 5/04 (N) 54

57 DISCLAIMER The District s system is provided on an as is, as available basis. The District does not make any warranties, whether expressed or implied, including, without limitation, those of fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any services provided by the system and any information or software contained therein. The District uses a variety of vendor-supplied hardware and software. Therefore, the District does not warrant that the functions or services performed by, or that the information or software contained on the system will meet the user s requirements. Neither does the District warrant that the system will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor that defects will be corrected. Opinions, advice, services, and all other information expressed by system users, information providers, service providers, and other third party individuals in the system are those of the providers and not necessarily the District. The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the District s computer systems and networks. TERM This policy is binding for the duration of the student s enrollment or employee s employment in Comal ISD. Revised 5/04 (N) 55

58 Maintenance of Local Hard Drives All classroom teacher computers and some administrative computers allow access to the local hard drive for installing software. This access does not mean that personal software should be installed on district computers. On occasion, as we need to reformat hard drives, (which completely erases all contents of the drive.) A technology department technician will reinstall all productivity software that is consistent throughout the district. The technology departments will not reinstall personal copies of software that have been installed on local hard drives nor will they retrieve personal data files. Please keep any installation disks for preview software or specific school-purchased software in an identified location at your campus should the need for reinstallation arise. You are personally responsible for making backups of any data files that are stored on your local hard drive. Computer Software The current configuration on district computers does not allow unauthorized software installation. Unauthorized software installation may affect network and machine performance adversely and is prohibited by the Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Comal Independent School District Technology Resources. To ensure that software will not affect the current network configuration adversely, the following guidelines should be used when you want to purchase software not listed in the technology approved software catalog. 1. Contact the technology department to determine if another campus has purchased and installed the program. This will prevent repeated orders of programs that have been determined unsuitable for our network environment. The technology department and the curriculum supervisor responsible for the subject area, prior to purchase, much approve all network software. 2. Prior to installation on any campus, the campus computer facilitator must be consulted. 3. If the program is new to the district, send a program specification sheet to the technology department prior to purchasing. Additionally, send a description of the computers on which the program will be used. 4. All network software purchases must be delivered to the technology department for installation. If a software program is determined to be unsuitable for the network it will not be installed. The campus will need to make arrangements to return the software for a refund, or replacement with stand-alone equivalents. Our goal is to promote the use of appropriate, innovative software whenever possible. These guidelines will insure that the required support and installation process is in place before funds are expended. Software will be installed only when there is documentation showing that the software purchase has gone through the process referenced above and that proper licensing has been purchased. Software purchased by staff using personal funds will be subject to all district guidelines. The documentation and license must be provided to the technology department or the campus computer facilitator prior to the installation of any personal software. Revised 5/04 (N) 56

59 Computer Hardware All hardware purchases should be for those items listed in the current technology bid since we have maintenance agreements on those items. For items not listen in the technology catalog, please work with the district technology department. 1. Absolutely no one except approved vendors, district technicians, and certified computer facilitators are authorized to install computer hardware on any district equipment. 2. Campus computer facilitators may install hardware on campus systems if they have hardware training through the technology department. 3. Hardware must be purchased through the current technology bid or with approval by the technology department. 4. All hardware must be shipped to the technology department with documentation listing campus name and contact. 5. Campus computer systems may not be modified, upgraded, or replaced with donated equipment without the prior approval of the technology department. 6. In order to maintain accurate physical inventory campus computer systems may not be moved from one room to another room without the prior approval of the campus technology facilitator. 7. Campus technology systems may not be moved from one campus to another room without the prior approval of the technology department. Revised 5/04 (N) 57

60 Electronic Mail and Additional Technology Guidelines for District Staff Electronic Mail: 1. has become one of the most used communications tools in both our constituents homes and their work places. is an integral part of all Comal ISD communication and the following points are important and must be followed: 2. Electronic mail is a privilege not a right. All electronic communication is governed by the Network Access General Use Policy. All terms are covered in the Network Access General Use Policy, including user responsibilities and consequences for policy violations, apply to The software and hardware that provides us capabilities has been publicly funded. For that reason, it should not be considered a private, personal form of communication. The contents of any communication of this type are governed by the Network Access General Use Policy. 4. Incoming that is misaddressed will remain undeliverable. Please be certain that you give out your correct address. All Internet pages containing list of staff addresses should also contain a disclaimer. 5. Request for personal information on students or staff members should not be honored via unless the parent has signed the appropriate form giving the school permission to share this information using the system. It is critical for a personal contact to be made with any individual requesting personal information if the appropriate release form isn t on file. This relates particularly to any request for student grades, discipline, attendance or related information. In addition, security information such as username or password should not be sent via for any reason. 6. During student contact time in the classroom, staff members should limit use of to emergency communication only. 7. Staff members should set aside time at least once a day to check and responds to messages. 8. Since access is provided for school business related use, please do not forward messages that have no educational or professional value. Examples would be any messages that show a cute text pattern or follow a chain letter concept. These messages should be deleted and the sender notified that messages of that nature are not appropriate to receive on the district account. 9. Attachments to messages should include only data files. At no time should program files (typically labeled.exe ) be attached due to software licensing received as attachments over the Internet may include viruses or other very destructive capabilities once they re launched or started. If you receive an attachment like this, delete the mail message immediately without saving or looking at the attachment. 10. Subscriptions to Internet listservs should be limited to professional digests due to the amount of traffic generated by general subscriptions. Please use your personal Internet account to receive listserv subscriptions of a general nature, if one is available. 11. Students will not be issued individual accounts. For any projects that involve communication, use either your district account as a facilitator to the activity, or, work with your campus computer facilitator to activate a special project account for a limited time. 12. Please notify your campus administrator or supervisor if you receive unsolicited , particularly if it is of a hate mail nature. The technology department will attempt to track down the source of the and prevent you from receiving any additional unsolicited mail. USER SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Your username and password should be protected from unauthorized use at all time. Do not post any of this information where others can view it. 2. Do not share your password via at any time. If a technology representative needs that information, they must request it in person. Revised 5/04 (N) 58

61 APPENDIX 59

62 WAYS TO PRAISE!! Fantastic! That s really nice. That s clever. You re right on target. Thank you! Wow! That s great! Very creative. Very interesting I like the way you re working. Good thinking. That s an interesting way of looking at it. It s a pleasure to reach you when you work like this. Now you ve figured it out. Keep up the good work. You ve made my day. Perfect! You re on the ball today. This is something special Everyone s working so hard. That s quite an improvement Much better. Keep it up. That s the right answer. You ve shown a lot of patience with this. I noticed that you got right down to work. You ve really been paying attention. It looks like you ve put a lot of work into this. You ve put in a full day today. This is prize-winning work. An A-1 paper! I like your style Pulitzer-prize winner in training Your style has spark. Your work has such personality. That s very perceptive This is a moving scene. Your remark shows a lot of sensitivity. This really has flair. Clear, concise, and complete! A well-developed theme! You are really in touch with the feeling here. This piece has pizzazz! A splendid job! You re right on the mark. Good reasoning. Very fine work You really scored here. Outstanding! You re on the right track now. This is quite an accomplishment I like how you ve tackled this assignment. A powerful argument! That s coming along nicely. I like the way you ve settled down to work. Super! Superior work! Great going! Where have you been hiding all this talent? I knew you could do it! You re really moving. Good job. What neat work! You really outdid yourself today. That s a good point. That s a very good observation. That s certainly one way of looking at it. This kind of work pleases me very much. Congratulations! You go more correct today. That s right. Good for you. Terrific! I bet your parents will be proud to see the job you did on this. That s an interesting point of view. You re really going to town. You ve got it now. Nice going. You make it look so easy This shows you ve been thinking You re becoming an expert at this. Topnotch work! This gets a four star rating! Beautiful! I m very proud of the way you worked today. Excellent work. I appreciate your help. Very good. Why don t you show the class? The results were worth all of your hard work. You ve come al long way with this one. I appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for getting right to work. Marvelous. I commend you for your quick thinking. I like the way you ve handled this. That looks like it s going to be a good report. I like the way you are working today. My goodness, how impressive! Superb! This is a winner! 60

63 INFORMATIONAL TIDBITS FOR SUBSTITUTES Comal ISD employees shall maintain high standards of professional appearance thereby serving as a role model for students. Adult volunteers, substitutes, student teachers, interns, and all employees are bound by the dress code for professional employees. Shorts and other garments resembling shorts are generally not acceptable attire except in the gym and playground, athletic field, etc Low cut blouses, short dresses, blouses that expose the navel, nose rings, unusual hair colorings and pierced body parts (other than ears), T-shirts, or pants with holes, are normally deemed not to be professionally appropriate. Substitutes need to arrive minutes early to the assignment to sign in, find the class and get organized before students arrive. Substitutes shall not reveal confidential health or personnel information concerning teachers, administrators or any campus personnel unless required by law. Substitutes shall not reveal confidential information regarding any students unless required by law. 61

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65 Substitute Teacher Performance Report (use ONLY for substitutes performing below Comal ISD standards) Substitute teacher name Classroom teacher name Grade level taught Date substitute performed duties Instructions: Please check the line that corresponds to problem(s) with the substitute teacher: Failure to adequately follow lessons plans or instructions Students not handled appropriately Assignment not corrected and organized for regular teacher s review Classroom left in a disorderly condition Failure to take over supervisory duties as requested/assigned Students, parent, and/or school personnel not treated with respect Lack of classroom control Lack of student monitoring Inappropriate language/comments Other: Classroom teacher or appropriate campus staff signature Date I recommend that this substitute continue working on our campus. YES NO (circle one) Initial here to indicate that the principal has discussed this evaluation with the substitute. Principal signature Date =============================================================== **PLEASE FORWARD EVALUATION TO THE SUBSTITUTE MANAGER** 63

66 MONTHLY LOG OF WORK DATE SCHOOL ABSENT TEACHER GRADE / SUBJECT FULL / HALF DAY JOB NUMBER 64

67 July 2008 Student/Staff Holidays January 2009 S M T W T F S July 4 Fourth of July S M T W T F S TAKS TAKS 3 H 4 5 September 1 Labor Day H 1 H September 26 Fair Day TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS November Thanksgiving December 22 - Jan. 2 Christmas Break March Spring Break April 10 Good Friday August 2008 Holiday or Bad Weather Make-up Days February 2009 S M T W T F S Feb. 16 Presidents' Day S M T W T F S 1 2 May 25 Memorial Day Teacher Training/Staff Development/Workdays August New Teacher Training August Staff Development & Workdays May 30 Workday 31 Testing July 1-2, July 14-17, Oct TAKS Retest September 2008 March 4-6, May 19, June 30 TAKS Retest March 2009 S M T W T F S March 3, April 6-7, April 27-May 1 TAKS S M T W T F S H Nine-Week Reporting Periods 1 2 TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS Begins Ends Days Aug. 25 Oct H Oct. 27 Jan H 23 H 24 H 25 H 26 H Jan. 19 Mar Mar. 30 May October 2008 Graduation Information April 2009 S M T W T F S Memorial High School S M T W T F S May 26, 7 pm New Braunfels Civic Center 5 TAKS TAKS 8 9 H Saturday, May 30, TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS 25 Texas State University's Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos 26 TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS Canyon High School, 9:00 AM November 2008 Smithson Valley High School, 2:00 PM May 2009 S M T W T F S Early Release Information S M T W T F S 1 Early Release Days TAKS /19 & 5/29 (1.5 hrs. early release) Parent Teacher Conference Days (1.5 hrs. early release for all students) TAKS H 26 H 27 H October 28 & Note: 177 instructional days, December staff development/work, June 2009 S M T W T F S 4 staff development days to be done during summer S M T W T F S H 22 H 23 H 24 H 25 H H 29 H 30 H TAKS Holidays CISD Board Approved: December 13, 2007

68 1. Support Services 2. Bill Brown Elem. 3. Comal Elem. 4. Freiheit Elem. 5. Goodwin Frazier Elem. 6. Hoffmann Lane Elem. 7. Morningside Elem. 8. Rahe Bulverde Elem. 9. Rebecca Creek Elem. 10. Arlon Seay Elem. 11. MH Specht Elem. 12. Startzville Elem. 13. Timberwood Park Elem. 14. Canyon Middle 15. Church Hill Middle 16. Mt. Valley Middle 17. Smithson Valley Middle 18. Spring Branch Middle 19. Canyon High 20. Canyon Lake High 21. Smithson Valley High 22. Memorial High Under Construction: 23. Johnson Ranch Elem. 24. Oak Creek Elem. Future School Sites: 25. Avery Park Elem. Site 26. Canyon Lake Elem. Site 27. Kinder Tract Elem. Site 28. Garden Ridge Elem. Site Updated July 31, 2008