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What is Article XIII, section 1 J. The observation shall be announced at least two days in advance.
How many days in advance do you need to tell an employee that you are completing a formal observation?
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What is Article XIV, Section 2 An employee shall be provided any derogatory material before it is placed in the employee's personnel file. Employee shall be given an opportunity to respond and response should be attached.
Does the employee have a right to know if derogatory material is placed in their personnel file?
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Article XVI, Section 13
Such days shall not be used to extend holidays or scheduled recesses, on track change days or on any student release day.
When is a teacher NOT allowed to use Personal Business leave?
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What is slurred speech, physcial movements that are unsteady, eyes that are unable to focus, droopy, glassy, etc., the smell of alcohol on his/her breath. (remember we are not experts in determining this but these are "look fors")
What are characteristics to look for in determining if an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
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What is Article XXIV Section 1 When an employee has knowledge of a suspected instance of child abuse, District internal reporting procedures as established under legal requirements will be followed.
If a teacher comes to you and states that a student reported to them they are being abused do you file the report?
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What is Article XIII, section 1 J. Employee provides evaluator a statement of the lesson objec(s)., including strategies that will be used during the lesson.
What can you require from the employee for a formal observation?
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What is, yes both the administrator and employee must sign any discipline letters, even a conference summary. However, the employees can refuse to sign and the administrator just notes that on the signature line.
Do disciplinary letters require an employee's signature?
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What is Article XVI, Section 3 I An employee is not charged their sick leave after the time of the last regularly scheduled student dismissal during a normal school day, or is prior to the beginning of the regular school day or in the last hour of a non-instructional employee's work day. This cannot interfere with staff meetings. This cannot occur on a regular basis.
Is a teacher's sick time charged if they leave work after the students are gone due to illness or to attend a doctor's appointment?
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What is CALL Personnel ASAP. We will guide you through the next steps. We ask that you get the employee to a private location and continue to have a conversation with them.
What should you do if it is determined that an employee is under the influence?
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What is Article XXIV Section 2 An in-service/review will be provided to employees at each school in alternating years by a District Pupil Services staff member or by the site administrator.* this law has changed to be annual * Explain
As a site administrator do you need to provide in-service training or review of the Mandated Reporting Laws?
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What is Article XIII section 1 J. If more than (3) formal, the evaluatee will recieve written notification stating specific concerns.
Can you observe a teacher more than 3 times a year?
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What is 1) Initial Conversation/Verbal Warning, 2)Conference Summary, 3) Written Warning/Letter of Concern , 4) Letter of Reprimand
What are the 4 steps of progressive discipline you should follow for teachers?
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Article XVI, Section 3 I. Yes, due to that fact that this is during the "regularly scheduled work day" the teacher will be charged PB, PN or Sick for this time.
If a teacher has to leave school early, during collaboration time to attend an event for their child or doctor's appointment will that time be deducted from their sick leave?
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What is provide the employee with the opportunity to explain if their is a reason for the observed behaviors and gather more facts.
What do you do while waiting for Personnel to arrive?
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What is Article XVII, Section 3, A. Any citizen or parent complaint about an employee shall be reported immediately to the employee by the site administrator receiving the complaint, unless the complaint involves an allegation against the law.
If you have a parent complaint regarding an employee do you have to notify the employee?
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What is Article XIII, section 1 J.
A follow-up conference between the evaluatee and the evaluator within 5 days.
If you note deficiencies in the lesson observed what is your timeline to notify the employee?
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Supervisor must identify the nature of the meeting and IF the issue may lead to disciplinary action,they have the right to Union Representation. It is not the supervisors obligation to secure union representation for the employee, but we must inform them they have the right. The employee is not entitled to specific union representation.
When does an employee have right to Union Representation?
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Article XVI, Section 2 H. The District may require a physician's statement when an employee is absent for six or more consecutive days.
When can the District request a Doctor's note from a teacher who has been out sick for multiple days?
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What is ... by now Personnel should be there with you to guide you but you will need to assess the employee's credibility and weigh all the facts before determining the next course of action.
What do you do if the employee denies being under the influence?
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What is XVII, Section 6, A. In the event of an earthquake or other natural disaster, when possible, employees with dependents shall be given priority for release.
In the event of an Earthquake or Disaster, how do you determine which employees are allowed to leave?
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What is Ariticle XIII section 1, J You can only require the Objective and Strategies BUT you can offer a pre-conference if you state it is voluntary, you can encourage attendance but you can't mandate it.
Can you require a pre-conference for a formal observation?
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FRISK
FACTS, RULE, IMPACT, SUGGESTIONS, KNOWLEDGE
What does FRISK stand for?
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What is Article XVI section 12 (page 73)
Name 2 reasons that a teacher can use Personal Necessity for.
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What is NO. If it is believed that the employee is impaired, the employee should never be allowed to drive him/herself home. Instead the administrator should direct the employee not to drive home and call a family member, friend, or cab.
If the employee just wants to go home do you allow them to leave?
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What is Article XII, Section 5, A. Elementary SDC 13, MS SDC & HS SH 15, Elementary & MS RSP 28 (32 with waiver), HS RSP & Non SH Special Day 25, Designated Services 60.
What are the Special Education Case load requirements for the grade level that you work with?
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