RAYMONDVILLE ISD 2019-2020 Employee Handbook
RAYMONDVILLE ISD2019–2020 Employee HandbookIf you have difficulty accessing the information in this document because of a disability, pleasee-mail: garciaf@raymondvilleisd.org
Table of ContentsEmployee Handbook Receipt . 4Introduction . 5District Information . 6Mission Statement, Goals, and Objective .7Board of Trustees . 8Administration .9School Calendar . 10Helpful Contacts . 11School Directory . 12Employment . 13Equal Employment Opportunity . 13Job Vacancy Announcements . 13Employment after Retirement . 13Contract and Noncontract Employment . 13Certification and Licenses . 14Recertification of Employment Authorization . 15Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing . 15Health Safety Training . 16Reassignments and Transfers . 16Workload and Work Schedules . 17Breaks for Expression of Breast Milk . 17Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications . 18Outside Employment and Tutoring . 18Performance Evaluation . 18Employee Involvement . 19Staff Development . 19Compensation and Benefits . 20Salaries, Wages, and Stipends . 20Paychecks. 20Automatic Payroll Deposit . 20Payroll Deductions . 21Overtime Compensation . 21Travel Expense Reimbursement . 21Health, Dental, and Life Insurance . 22Supplemental Insurance Benefits . 22Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) . 23Workers’ Compensation Insurance . 23Unemployment Compensation Insurance . 23Teacher Retirement . 24RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20191
Other Benefit Programs. 24Retire/Rehire TRS Penalty 24Part Time Employees 24Leaves and Absences . 25Personal Leave . 26State Sick Leave . 27Local Leave. 27Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—General Provisions. 28Local Family and Medical Leave Provisions . 30Temporary Disability Leave . 31Workers’ Compensation Benefits . 32Assault Leave . 32Bereavement Leave . 33Jury Duty . 33Compliance with a Subpoena . 33Truancy Court Appearances . 33Religious Observance . 34Military Leave . 34Employee Relations and Communications . 35Employee Recognition and Appreciation . 35District Communications . 35Complaints and Grievances . 36Employee Conduct and Welfare . 37Standards of Conduct . 37Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation . 41Harassment of Students . 41Reporting Suspected Child Abuse . 42Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children . 43Reporting Crime. 43Technology Resources . 43Personal Use of Electronic Communications. 44Electronic Communications between Employees, Students, and Parents . 45Criminal History Background Checks . 48Employee Arrests and Convictions . 48Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Prevention . 49Tobacco Products and E-Cigarette Use . 49Fraud and Financial Impropriety . 50Conflict of Interest . 51Gifts and Favors . 51Copyrighted Materials . 51Associations and Political Activities. 52RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20192
Charitable Contributions . 52Safety . 52Possession of Firearms and Weapons . 53Visitors in the Workplace . 53Asbestos Management Plan . 53Pest Control Treatment . 54Other Topics . 54General Procedures . 56Bad Weather Closing . 56Emergencies . 56Purchasing Procedures . 56Name and Address Changes . 56Personnel Records . 57Facility Use . 57Termination of Employment . 58Resignations. 58Dismissal or Nonrenewal of Contract Employees . 58Dismissal of Noncontract Employees . 59Exit Interviews and Procedures . 59Reports to Texas Education Agency . 59Reports Concerning Court-Ordered Withholding . 60Student Issues . 61Equal Educational Opportunities . 61Student Records . 61Parent and Student Complaints . 61Administering Medication to Students . 62Dietary Supplements . 62Psychotropic Drugs . 62Student Conduct and Discipline . 63Student Attendance. 63Bullying . 63Hazing . 63District Board PoliciesPolicies:DGBA (LOCAL) 65-71DIA (LOCAL) 72-75DHB (LEGAL) 76-78FFH (LOCAL) 81-87DH (LOCAL) 88-92FFI (LOCAL) 93-95RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20193
Employee Handbook ReceiptNameCampus/DepartmentI hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the RAYMONDVILLE ISD 2018-2019 EmployeeHandbook. I agree to read the handbook and abide by the standards, policies, and proceduresdefined or referenced in this document.I understand that the Employee Handbook can be viewed, downloaded and printed from theRISD website at www.raymondvilleisd.org. I also understand that the hardcopy of thehandbook can be viewed at my campus/department office or at the Office of HumanResources.The information in this handbook is subject to change. I understand that the changes in districtpolicies may supersede, modify, or render obsolete the information summarized in this book.As the district provides updated policy information, I accept responsibility for reading andabiding by the changes.I understand that no modifications to contractual relationships or alterations of at-willemployment relationships are intended by this handbook.I understand that I have an obligation to inform my supervisor or department head of anychanges in personal information such as phone number, address, etc. I also acceptresponsibility for contacting my supervisor or the Human Resources Department if I havequestions or concerns or need further explanation.SignatureDateNOTE: Please sign and date this receipt and forward it to your supervisor or principal who willthen forward to the Human Resources Department.RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20194
IntroductionThe purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pavethe way for a successful year. Not all district policies and procedures are included. Those thatare, have been summarized. Suggestions for additions and improvements to this handbook arewelcome and may be sent to Human Resource Department.This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for the official district policy manual. Nor isit intended to alter the at-will status of noncontract employees in any way. Rather, it is a guideto and a brief explanation of district policies and procedures related to employment. Thesepolicies and procedures can change at any time; these changes shall supersede any handbookprovisions that are not compatible with the change. For more information, employees mayrefer to the policy codes that are associated with handbook topics, confer with their supervisor,or call the appropriate district office. District policies can be accessed online atwww.raymondvilleisd.org.RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20195
District InformationVISION STATEMENTRaymondville ISD will empower students to be lifelong learners, successful individuals, andcontributing members of the global community.MISSION STATEMENTRaymondville ISD, in collaboration with the greater Raymondville community, will educate allstudents to become college and career ready through learning opportunities that promotecreativity, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.PURPOSETo create a unifying vision and related goals that will maximize student performance,staff effectiveness and the organizational efficiency of the Raymondville Independent SchoolDistrict. All students will successfully master the essential skills.All students will exit as motivated learners.All students will learn to be self-directed.All students will develop and act in a way that reflects apositive sense of who they are confident and capable.DISTRICT FOCUS The overriding focus of Raymondville I.S.D. must be to be the greatest in theworld at mass producing the portrait of a Raymondville graduate. Raymondville I.S.D. goals and activities must be designed and implemented for thesole purpose of creating an ever increasing number of graduates that exemplify theideals of the portrait of our graduate.RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20196
Mission Statement, Goals, and ObjectivesPolicy AEPUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVESThe mission of the Texas public education system is to ensure that all Texas children have access toa quality education that enables them to achieve their full potential and fully participate now andin the future in the social, economic, and educational opportunities in our state and nation. Thatmission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for thewelfare of Texas and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of Texas citizens. It is furthergrounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong,dedicated, and supportive family and that parental involvement in the school is essential for themaximum educational achievement of a child. The objectives of public education are:OBJECTIVE 1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children.OBJECTIVE 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.OBJECTIVE 3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school untilthey obtain a diploma.OBJECTIVE 4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students.OBJECTIVE 5: Educators will prepare students to be thoughtful, active citizens who have anappreciation for the basic values of our state and national heritage and who canunderstand and productively function in a free enterprise society.OBJECTIVE 6: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained.OBJECTIVE 7: Texas students will demonstrate exemplary performance in comparison to nationaland international standards.OBJECTIVE 8: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to studentlearning.OBJECTIVE 9: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniquesin instruction and administration using those techniques as appropriate to improvestudent learning.OBJECTIVE 10: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness ofstudent learning, instructional management, staff development, andadministration.The academic goals of public education are to serve as a foundation for a well-balanced andappropriate education. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplaryperformance in:GOAL 1: The reading and writing of the English language.GOAL 2: The understanding of mathematics.GOAL 3: The understanding of science. GOAL 4: Theunderstanding of social studies. Education Code 4.001, 4.002RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20197
Board of TrusteesPolicies BA, BB series, BD series, and BE seriesTexas law grants the board of trustees the power to govern and oversee the management ofthe district’s schools. The board is the policy-making body within the district and has overallresponsibility for the curriculum, school taxes, annual budget, employment of thesuperintendent and other professional staff, and facilities. The board has complete and finalcontrol over school matters within limits established by state and federal laws and regulations.The board of trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the community’scommitment to a strong educational program for the district’s children. Board members areelected biennially and serve four-year terms. Board members serve without compensation,must be qualified voters, and must reside in the district.Current board members include: John L. Solis III, Board President Javier Longoria, Vice President Adrian J. Montemayor, Board Secretary Judy Gutierrez, Assistant Secretary Mario Tijerina, Board Trustee Pedro Soria, Board Trustee San Juanita (Janie) Cruz, Board TrusteeThe board usually meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the board room. Inthe event that large attendance is anticipated, the board may meet at the same location-boardroom. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and specialmeetings will be posted on the district website and Central Administration Building display caseat least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date,time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a twohour notice.All meetings are open to the public. In certain circumstances, Texas law permits the board to gointo a closed session from which the public and others are excluded. Closed session may occurfor such things as discussing prospective gifts or donations, real-property acquisition, certainpersonnel matters including employee complaints, security matters, student discipline, orconsulting with attorneys regarding pending litigation.RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20198
AdministrationSuperintendent and PrincipalsPhysical Addresses, Phone No., Fax No. and Email AddressesSuperintendent’s OfficeStetson Roane, SuperintendentB e n j a m i n C l i n t o n , Deputy SuperintendentAndrea Mungia, C & I DirectorPhysical Address: 419 FM 3168Raymondville Early College High SchoolDr.Sandra Y. Nieto, Principal-ROAADr. Sandra Y. Nieto, PrincipalJesus Amaya, Assistant PrincipalYolanda Garcia, Assistant PrincipalPhysical Address: 601 FM 3168Myra Green Middle SchoolJose Raul Valdez, PrincipalJose Serna, Assistant PrincipalPhysical Address: 693 E. MonroePittman ElementarySulema Davila, PrincipalLisa Tamez, Assistant PrincipalPhysical Address: 258 E. HarrisL. C. Smith ElementarySylvia M. Ramos, PrincipalSylvia Cranfill, Assistant PrincipalPhysical Address: 700 North First St.Wil-Cam Pupil Services CooperativeDenise L. Butler, Special Ed. DirectorPhysical Address: 364 E. RiggsPhone No. (956) 689-8176FAX No. (956) 689-8180Email Address: Stetson Roanesroane@raymondvilleisd.orgPhone No. (956) 689-8170FAX No. (956) 689-8152Email Address: Frank L. Garciagarciaf@raymondvilleisd.orgPhone No. (956) 689-8171FAX No. (956) 689-5330Email Address: Jose Raul Valdezvaldezjr@raymondvilleisd.orgPhone No. (956) 689-8173FAX No. (956) 689-1141Email Address: Sulema Daviladavilas@raymondvilleisd.orgPhone No. (956) 689-8172FAX No. (956) 689-5871Email Address: Sylvia M. Ramossramos@raymondvilleisd.orgPhone No. (956) 689-8174FAX No. (956) 689-8154Email Address: Denise L. Butlerbutlerd@raymondvilleisd.orgNote: All District mail should be addressed to:AddresseeRaymondville I.S.D. or Campus/Department419 FM 3168Raymondville, Texas 78580RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 20199
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Helpful ContactsFrom time to time, employees have questions or concerns. If those questions or concernscannot be answered by supervisors or at the campus or department level, the employee isencouraged to contact the appropriate department as listed below.Raymondville Independent School DistrictDirect Telephone Numbers to lle High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8170Myra Green Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8171L. C. Smith Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8172Pittman Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8173ROAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8185DepartmentWil-Cam Pupil Services Cooperative . . . . . . . .689-8174Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8175Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8176Tax Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8177Human Resources/PEIMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8175Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8179Special Programs/Migrant Office . . . . . . . . . . .689-8181Maintenance/Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8182Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8183Food Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-8184RAYMONDVILLE ISD Employee HandbookRevised AUGUST 201911
Superintendent’s Office 956-689-8176Stetson Roane-Superintendent------------Neida Quilantan-Supt. Secretary-----------41004101Assistant Superintendent 956-689-8181Benjamin Clinton- Deputy Superintendent 4111Patricia Buse-Secretary----------------------- 4112Frank L Garcia –Special Prgm/HR Director--4116Crystal Gonzalez-Administrative Asst.----- 4115Rebecca Cortez PEIMS Coord.------------- 4104Migrant OfficeAnna Nieto--------------------------------------Denise Ramos --------------------------------Samantha J. Infante42604262Curriculum & InstructionAndrea Mungia-Director--------------------Liz Lopez-C & I Secretary------------------Maria C Ortega-Elem. Coord.-------------Dara Cepeda- Instr. Technology Fac.---David Flores – Network Specialist---------41234122412541284121Business Office956- 689-8175David Longoria –CFO-----------------------Kayla Arce –Budget Coordinator---------Julia Rincon Receptionist-------------------Annabel White-Accounts Payable--------Krystal Romo-Tagle-Payroll/Insurance--Andres Villalpando-Fixed intenance/Transportation Dept.Chief Gutierrez – Director 956-689-8182Santos Zuniga-Supervisor-------------------- 4291Transportatin Dept.---------------------------4290Marina Buenrostro-Maint./Trans.Secretary.--4298 FAX No. 956- 689-8158Wil-Cam Pupil Services Coop956-689-8174Denise L. Butler-Director--------------------Cristina Correa-Supervisor-----------------Mary Vallejo-Secretary----------------------Mattie Quiroga, Sec--------------------------Gloria Ambriz-SEMS Specialist,----------S. Smalley, S. Andrews, L. Lara----------Letty De la Paz, Lisa Pena----------------Lorraine ns---------------------------------Speech Lang. Pathologists----------------- FAX No. 956- 689-8154Raymondville High School956-689-8170Dr. Sandra Y. Nieto-Principal--------Yolanda Garcia-Asst. Prin.-----------Jesus Amaya- Asst. Prin.-------------Sandra Zuniga-Secretary------------Manuel Gomez-Librarian-------------Sergio Martinez-Counselor----------Beatriz Salinas-Counselor-----------Wendy Zamorano-Registrar---------Cassandra Oviedo-PEIMS-----------Michael Hinojosa-Finance-----------Joann Posas-District Health Crd.---Liz Soria-Attn. Clerk------------------Richard Garcia-Ag --------Abiel J. Cantu-CCR 13541344138 4136413341424147417545104146 Fax No. 956-689-8152 Payroll FAX No. 956-689-8180Tax Office956- 689-8177Rosie Tijerina-Assessor/Collector--------Isidro Rodriguez-Tax Collector-------------Food Services Department956-689-8184Norma Cavazos-Director-------------Delmira Salinas Secretary-----------HS Cafeteria----------------------------- Fax No. 689-81534254422742514252425542564263425042584257 RHS Athletics/PE Department956-689-8179Juan F. Cantu-Athletic Director---Oralia Reyes-Secretary-------------Freshman Football Coach----------Boys P.E.-------------------------------Girls P.E.-----
Stetson Roane, Superintendent Benjamin Clinton,Deputy Superintendent Andrea Mungia, C & I Director Physical Address: 419 FM 3168 No.(956)689-8176 FAX No. (956)689-8180 Email Address: Stetson Roane sroane@raymondvilleisd.org Raymondville Early College High School Dr.Sandra Y. Nieto,Principal-ROAA Dr. Sandra Y. Nieto, Principal
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