Employee Contacts & Contents - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County ...

Contacts for Human ResourcesHuman Resources Director David Fairall 748-4079Assistant to the Director Vicki Lee 748-4079Questions about Address and Name Changes, EmploymentVerification, Leave Information, Photo ID Badges,RetirementChild Nutrition, Custodial, Maintenance, Bus Drivers andSubstitutesHR Manager Pam Hensdale 748-4079Child Nutrition, Maintenance,Transportation Carol Lawson 748-4079Custodial Bernadette Upson 727-2054Substitutes Kristen Zumwalt 727-2861Substitute Help Desk Judy Stack 748-3018Principals and Assistant PrincipalsVicki Lee 748-4079Elementary SchoolsHR Manager James Lucas 727-2969Ashley – Latham Betsy Furches 727-8350Lewisville – Whitaker Claudia Jokinen 727-8350Psychologists, Social Workers and EC DepartmentHR Manager James Lucas 727-2969Claudia Jokinen 727-8350Secondary SchoolsHR Manager Brenda Bourne 727-2322Middle Schools Lynn Luper 727-2322High Schools Debbie Brooks 727-2322Central OfficeHR Manager Brenda Bourne 727-2322Central Office - certified Debbie Brooks 727-2322Central Office - classified Lynn Luper 727-2322Questions about InsuranceHealth, Dental and Life InsuranceElementary Schools Von Clemons 727-8569Operations Division Von Clemons 727-8569Secondary Schools Dawn Byerly 727-8390Central Office Dawn Byerly 727-8390Flexible benefits Jacque Perryman 727-2334State disability Jacque Perryman 727-2334Workers Compensation Linda Roope 727-2757401K Jacque Perryman 727-2757Questions about Other IssuesClassified Employee Salary RatesPam Hensdale 748-4079Flu ShotVicki Lee 748-4079Hepatitis B VaccinationsVicki Lee 748-4079Job PostingVicki Lee 748-4079LicensureElementary Donna Hayek 727-2323Secondary Sherri Gilliam 727-2324RecruitmentJames Lucas 727-2969Renewal CreditsBernadette Upson 727-2054Retirement BreakfastVicki Lee 748-4079Harassment HotlineDavid Fairall 748-4079Substitute OfficeKristen Zumwalt 727-2861Judy Stack 748-3018Sub Finder 748-3010Summer SchoolsSummer Enrichment,ESY Program Debbie Brooks 727-2322Summer Academy Vicki Lee 748-4079Teacher Compensation Plan, Skill Block, Group Incentive,Local Board CertificationDavid Fairall/Vicki Lee 748-4079Tuition Reimbursement and Education AssistanceVicki Lee 748-4079Teacher of the YearDavid Fairall/Vicki Lee 748-4079Contacts for PayrollFor questions regarding:AbsencesSubstitute PayBonuses and longevity paymentsPay DatesTax DeductionsCall the Payroll Department...................................727-2843Payroll Specialists: Alison Carter, Ivadine Hester, Becky Moore, RobinMartin, Trish Mason, Darleen Transou,Laurie Van HoyFor questions regarding:Disability payLife insuranceFlexible benefits401(k) and 403(b) deductionsMedical or dental deductionsWorkers' compensationCall Benefits SpecialistsJacque Perryman or Linda Roope ..........................727-2757

Message fom the SuperintendentThank you for your hard work and dedication to the task of serving our young people by providing them a quality education. Asan employee of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, you are a part of one of the finest school systems in North Carolina.This handbook provides general information about the school system, the benefits you are entitled to receive, and employeeexpectations.This handbook is divided into two sections:• General information about your job, your pay, your benefits, how to resolve problems, and how to advance your career. Thissection also contains summaries of some of the most important policies and administrative regulations that affect you as anemployee. Entire policies and administrative regulations are not included in the handbook but are accessible from the WS/FCS Web site. Ask your principal or supervisor if there are other practices or procedures unique to your work environmentthat you must follow.• A reference section (pages 23-35) with information about the school system, contact lists, and schedules. The teacher and staffcalendar is on the back cover.I hope you will find this handbook helpful and will keep it as a reference.Throughout the year, you will receive electronic copies of Inside Info, our employee newsletter. It is designed to keep youupdated on current topics of importance. The handbook and Inside Info are just two avenues of communication. Both are availableat wsfcs.k12.nc.us/marketing. If you have suggestions for ways to improve our communications or you are not receivingInside Info, please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 727-2696.Best wishes for a great school year. We are in the middle of difficult times, but I can assure you that your Board of Educationand administrative staff are working diligently to minimize the effects of budget cuts on the classroom. I appreciate you workingwith us to make this school year a successful one for our students.Don MartinSuperintendent of Schools© 2009 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Published as a service to employees by the Office of Marketing and Communications,P.O. Box 2513, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102, (336) 727-2696. Editing by Theo Helm. Design by Timothy Porter. Mostphotographs by McIntyre Photography Inc.Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools does not discriminate in its programs or services for students or in its employment practiceson the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability, except as authorized by law.

Employment.................................................................................3School system organization.......................................3Drug-free workplace..................................................3Job status....................................................................3Re-employment..........................................................4Job sharing.................................................................4What if it snows?.......................................................4Responsibilities, Policies and Regulations.................................5General responsibilities for employees......................5Air quality..................................................................5Civility.......................................................................5Conflicts of interest....................................................5Field trips...................................................................5Lunch.........................................................................5Nepotism....................................................................5Parking.......................................................................5Political activity.........................................................6Privacy of student records..........................................6Prohibited relationships with students.......................6Reporting child abuse, neglect or dependency..........6Proper use of seclusion and restraints........................6Reporting criminal charges........................................6Reporting harassment.................................................6Reporting improper activities....................................7Safety.........................................................................7Smoking.....................................................................7Surveys of students and employees...........................7Use of school mail and fax machines........................7Use of Internet and e-mail..........................................7Use of school-system vehicles...................................7Pay.................................................................................................7Pay day.......................................................................7Supplements...............................................................812-month optional pay ..............................................8School Calendar and pay issues ................................8Longevity pay............................................................8Substitute pay.............................................................8Direct deposit.............................................................8Deductions.................................................................8How tax-sheltering works to save you money...........8Insurance......................................................................................9Health insurance.........................................................9Dental insurance.........................................................9Disability insurance...................................................9Workers' compensation..............................................9Life insurance.............................................................9Flexible benefits (other insurance) ........................9-11Changing your insurance...........................................10Internet Resources......................................................10ContentsEmployee Relations (other benefits).....................................11-12BUS Stop, United Way 211, Duty-free lunch, FirstLine, Miscellaneous benefits, Hepatitis B vaccination,Reimbursement for damages, Retirement Breakfast,SECU, Student tuition, Summer employment, TeacherCompensation Plan, Teacher of the Year, Tuition ReimbursementBenefits Package..........................................................................13Retirement....................................................................................14Retirement..................................................................14Social Security...........................................................14Supplemental retirement benefits...............................15Leave........................................................................................15-18Compensatory time., court appearances, educational/professional leave, family and medical leave, holidays,jury duty, military leave, parental leave, personal leave,petty leave, shared leave, sick leave, vacationResolving Problems.....................................................................18Grievances..................................................................18School attorney..........................................................19Career Advancement ..................................................................20Job openings and transfers.........................................20Has your job changed?...............................................20Market pay changes and evaluation of classifiedemployees..............................................................20Evaluation of licensed employees..............................20Personnel files............................................................20Staff development and professional growth...............21License renewal.........................................................21Scholarships...............................................................21Returning to work after retirement............................21School system at a glance............................................................22Mission, values and goals..........................................22Administration.............................................................................23Map and Directions ............................................................. 24-29Map .................................................................... 24-25Directions to schools and other buildings .......... 26-29Schedules......................................................................................30School opening ..........................................................30Professional days.......................................................30Opening and closing times.........................................30End of quarters...........................................................30Report card dates........................................................30Testing schedule.........................................................30PTA.............................................................................31Board of Education......................................................................31TAC ..............................................................................................32Other organizations ....................................................................32Standards of Professional Conduct............................................33Code of Ethics for N.C. Educators ............................................35Index.............................................................................................36Policy and Administrative Regulation List...............................38