Faculty Handbook - Cathey Middle School

Teachers who make special assignments that require time in the library should make sure that
books are available. Please do this in advance of the assignment being made. If the necessary
books are not available or if additional copies are needed, fill out the proper form and submit it
to the librarian. Try to stagger the assignments so that your students are not required to have
the same book at the same time.
When planning an interdisciplinary unit (IDU), team leaders need to check with the librarian
before scheduling the unit in order to ensure resources are available and there is ample time in
the library. It is imperative that only one academic team be working on an IDU at a time. In
addition, when students are scheduled to work in the library on an IDU, one teacher from the
team must supervise the students at all times.
Teachers are encouraged to suggest books and AV materials that will be beneficial to their
department. Remember, it is better to spend a little time requesting titles rather than not having
books accessible to students.
Equipment: Equipment: Phonographs, tape recorders, videotape recorders, overhead and opaque
projectors, TV's, filmstrip projectors and film projectors are available in the library. These items
are in demand so when possible, teachers within departments should coordinate the use of the
equipment. A form requesting use of AV equipment is in the library and needs to be completed
for the date and period/periods of use.
Films: Films: Many industries and service groups offer film service. Catalogs are available in the
library. It is the responsibility of each teacher or department to return films to the library.
Professional Professional Professional Library: Library: A small collection of professional books is set apart for teachers' use.
The librarian welcomes suggestions of other professional books that would be helpful to the
staff.
Campus Campus Meetings
Meetings
Faculty Faculty Meetings Meetings: Meetings : Faculty and Curriculum Dialogue meetings will be held on the Wednesdays
following the Principal's meetings. Refer to the calendar for dates. Please do not schedule
appointments for these days. If there is a change in date you will be notified in advance.
Faculty meetings are held in the library at 4:15 p.m., and Curriculum Dialogue meetings are
held in the department chair’s room. If you have after school duty on one of these dates, confer
with Dr. Gonzalez.
Campus Campus Instructional Instructional Leadership Leadership Team Team Meetings Meetings (CILT): (CILT):
(CILT): CILT meetings will be held on the last
Thursday of the month throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss
curricular issues and topics of concern to the members of the departments. Meetings will be
held in the conference room at 4:15 p.m.
Academic Academic Team Team Leader Leader Meetings Meetings: Meetings The principal will meet with teams in order to provide
technical assistance and facilitate curriculum and instruction. Team leaders will meet with
administration every Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. in the conference room.
SBSDM SBSDM Meetings: Meetings: Meetings: Please refer to the calendar for dates. Meetings will be held after school at
4:15 p.m. in the Cathey Library.
Administrative Administrative Meetings: Meetings: Administrative meetings will include non-teaching professional that
play a major role in the success of our program. These meetings are used for collaborating; and
problem solving. These meetings are held every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room.
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