October 29, 2012 - School District of Greenfield

Classified Staff Employee Handbook
October 29, 2012 COW Minutes
Page 2 of 3
Purpose of Establishing Working Parameters in This Handbook – Page 4
Motion by Sierzchulski, seconded by Cich, to add the following sentence after the first sentence
in Paragraph 3 ending with the words “with or without notice”: “Every effort will be made to
notify employees of any significant changes to this Handbook.” Motion carried 5-2 with Spahn
and Walsh abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Leave Days Adjacent to Breaks & Holidays or After April 30 – Page 12 (8)
Motion by Sierzchulski, seconded by Bailey, to delete: “Travel delays due to poor weather or
mechanical failures are not considered sufficient substantiation to qualify for paid leave.” Motion
carried 5-2 with Spahn and Walsh abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Return from Leave – Page 13 D
Motion by Sierzchulski, seconded by Bailey, to leave the date as February 15 with the possibility
for extending that date due to extenuating circumstances. Motion carried 5-2 with Spahn and
Walsh abstaining due to conflict of interest.
General Requirements - Page 17 3 A
Motion by Sierzchulski, seconded by Bailey, to add a complaint procedure for situations that are
not covered under our grievance policy and to keep legal fees to a minimum directed Mr. Farner to
draft language from Mr. Korom’s review. Mr. Korom also suggested adding a provision to assist
the Board in dealing with employees who come directly to Board Members with their internal
employment concerns such as: “No employee shall be retaliated against for accessing and using
the provisions of this complaint mechanism.” By building a non-retaliation piece directly in the
policy, this will assist Board Members when receiving complaints from individual employees that
there is a process in place which includes a non-retaliation clause. Motion carried 5-2 with Spahn
and Walsh abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Professional Educator Handbook
Purpose of Establishing Working Parameters in This Handbook – Page 4
Motion by Walsh, seconded by Bailey, to add the following sentence after the first sentence in
Paragraph 3 ending with the words “with or without notice”: “Every effort will be made to notify
employees of any significant changes to this Handbook.” Motion carried 7-0.
Attendance Expectations - Page 10
The Board decided to not allow employees to put sick days in abeyance for an employee of the
school district who is terminally ill or needs major surgery, but was supportive of offering Short-
Term Disability insurance to employees on a voluntary basis at the employee’s expense.
Superintendent Farner will look into that option.
Leave Days Adjacent to Breaks & Holidays or After April 30 – Page 11 (8)
Motion by Walsh, seconded by Carlson, to delete: “Travel delays due to poor weather or
mechanical failures are not considered sufficient substantiation to qualify for paid leave.” Motion
carried 7-0.
Return from Leave – Page 12 (14 D)
Motion by Sierzchulski, seconded by Bailey, to leave the date as February 15 with the possibility
for extending that date due to extenuating circumstances. Motion carried 7-0.
Assignment, Transfers & Job Sharing - Page 14 (2) - Transfers (Voluntary or Involuntary)
Motion by Walsh, seconded by Carlson, to replace: “Employees shall be notified of assignment
changes or transfers for the following school year.” with “Every effort will be made to notify
employees of assignment changes or transfers for the following school year no later than June 1 of
the preceding year. “Extenuating circumstances may require later notification, but as much notice
as is practicable will be provided.” Motion carried 7-0.