2013 - 2014 Employee Handbook - San Felipe Del Rio CISD

Supplemental Insurance Benefits ...............................................................13
Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) ........................................................13
Workers’ Compensation Insurance ............................................................14
Unemployment Compensation Insurance ..................................................14
Teacher Retirement ....................................................................................14
Leaves and Absences .........................................................................................15
Personal Leave ...........................................................................................16
State Sick Leave .........................................................................................16
Local Leave ................................................................................................17
Family and Medical Leave (FML) – General Provisions ..........................17
Local Family and Medical Leave Provisions .............................................20
Temporary Disability Leave ......................................................................20
Workers’ Compensation Benefits ..............................................................21
Assault Leave .............................................................................................21
Jury Duty ....................................................................................................22
Other Court Appearances ...........................................................................22
Military Leave ............................................................................................22
Employee Relations and Communications .....................................................23
Employee Recognition and Appreciation ..................................................23
District Communications ...........................................................................23
Complaints and Grievances .............................................................................23
Employee Conduct and Welfare ......................................................................23
Standards of Conduct .................................................................................23
Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation ............................................27
Harassment of Students ...............................................................................28
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse .............................................................28
Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children .............................................29
Technology Resources ................................................................................29
Personal Use of Electronic Media ...............................................................30
Use of Electronic Media with Students ......................................................31
Criminal History Background Checks ........................................................33
Employee Arrests and Convictions .............................................................33
Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Prevention ..........................................................34
Tobacco Use................................................................................................34
Fraud and Financial Impropriety ................................................................34
Conflict of Interest ......................................................................................35
Gifts and Favors ..........................................................................................35
Copyrighted Materials ................................................................................36
Charitable Contributions .............................................................................36
Association and Political Activities ............................................................36
Safety ..........................................................................................................36
Possession of Firearms and Weapons .........................................................37
Visitors in the Workplace ..........................................................................37
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