Mansfield ISD - Mansfield Independent School District

Best Interest Letter
Substitutes that are permanently deactivated for inappropriate behavior will receive a “Best
Interest” Letter in the mail. This letter contains the following non-negotiable statement. “After
review, it has been determined, in the best interest of the district, that your name be
removed from the substitute list and you not continue to substitute for the Mansfield
School District.” Please note that a Best Interest Letter can be sent at anytime during the
substitute application or employment process.
Change of Status
Once an Active Employment Status and a substitute file has been created, written notification
must be made to the HR Office of any change of address or phone number. Substitutes must
also give written notification to the HR Office if the individual desires to be removed from the
substitute list temporarily or permanently.
Classroom Policies and Procedures
Substitutes can expect to find a Subfolder prepared by the classroom teacher outlining specific
duties and responsibilities to govern the day. In the event that a Subfolder is missing or lesson
plans/activities for the day are not identified, the substitute needs to notify the campus
administration of the missing information and check with the department head, team leader or
neighboring teacher for assistance.
See Helpful links on Page 40 of this handbook for websites containing instructional information
and tips for successful substituting.
Computer Access and Use
Due to the confidential information that is contained on the teacher’s computer, access to
technology is limited for regular substitutes. Substitutes are not permitted to access district
employee’s computers unless the substitute has completed the Substitute Technology Training
and signed the Districts Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
Substitutes are also prohibited from bringing their own Laptops, I-Pods, I-Pads or other
such devices.
Limited access reduces the risks of mistakes, misuse, inappropriate student behavior and
unacceptable or accidental situations occurring.
*All substitutes will sign the Districts Acceptable Use Technology Policy located in the
Substitute New Hire Packet as part of their hiring paperwork. Failure to comply with the policy
will result in the termination of substitute employment.
Continuation of Employment
Mansfield ISD will afford substitute employees the opportunity to return for continuation of
employment for each succeeding year by signing a Letter of Reasonable Assurance issued by
the District at the end of the year and by participating in the Emergency Operations Procedures
Training.
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