Support Staff Employment Handbook - Plymouth School District

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The hours of work shall be designated by the immediate supervisor or building principal toaccommodate the educational process, in advance whenever possible.Work Schedule: All work schedules shall be established by the employee's immediatesupervisor and approved by the Superintendent or designee.OVERTIME OR EXTRA WORKOvertime Pay: Approved work over forty (40) hours a week is classified as overtime. Sickleave, emergency days, and vacation days are considered as days worked. Holiday pay shallnot be considered “hours worked” when classifying overtime pay.The Superintendent or designee must authorize all overtime in advance. Overtime shall becalculated at a time-and-one-half rate of the regular hourly wage.Whenever and wherever practicable, extra work-time shall be offered to employees assignedto a building on as equal a basis as possible. Any employee shall have the opportunity to beassigned extra work-time in any building if the employee assigned to that building refuses toaccept such extra work.Whenever practicable, a substitute employee shall replace an absent employee.BANKING OF HOURS/ MAKE UP HOURS/ ADDITIONAL HOURSThere will be no banking of hours by employees. Make up hours will be at the solediscretion of the employer. These shall be classified as extra hours, regardless whether theleave of the employee was paid or unpaid.Employees checking the building on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays will be paid two (2) hoursof time. If an emergency situation is discovered, the employee shall be compensated for thetime spent on the site beyond two hours as well.Call in time shall not apply to time which is continuous to a normal shift. Employees whoshall be called to work other than the regularly scheduled starting time, shall be entitled to atleast two (2) hours work or receive two (2) hours pay regardless of the length of time less thantwo (2) hours which they may have worked. Any employee so called in may be required towork the full two (2) hours.BREAKS/LUNCH/CLEAN UP TIMEEmployees working seven (7) to eight (8) hours per day shall receive one (1) fifteen (15)minute break and one (1) ten (10) minute break. Employees working three (3) to seven (7)hours per day shall receive (1) fifteen (15) minute break. Employees working less than three(3) hours per day shall not receive a break. Employees may combine the one (1) fifteen (15)minute break with one (1) ten (10) minute break.Employees working at least six hours with both morning and afternoon hours, shall be given acontinuous one-half (1/2) hour unpaid noon lunch period between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and1:00 p.m. of each work day.14
An employee shall be allowed a reasonable clean-up period before noon lunch or eveningdinner and before quitting time.ADMINISTRATION OF PAYROLLThe District Office shall administer the payroll account in accordance with state, federal andBoard of Education regulations and the contractual provisions with employees.PAYDAY SCHEDULESAll payroll checks will be distributed biweekly on Fridays unless otherwise notified with atwo week lag for payroll processing. Payment of earned wages shall be made by directdeposit to the bank or financial institution of an employee's choosing. If a normal payroll datefalls on a legal holiday, payment will be made on the first business day prior to the holiday.PAYROLL DEDUCTIONSThe Board of Education shall approve all forms of voluntary payroll deductions, and reservesthe right to charge the actual cost to make them. The following voluntary payroll deductionsare approved:A. District approved tax sheltered annuities, deferred compensation or Roth plans.B. Insurances premiums on plans offered by the District.C. Approved charitable deductions (see appendix for specific forms approved).WORK DAYThe normal work day for full time twelve month support staff personnel shall consist ofeight (8) consecutive hours, excluding an unpaid lunch period of between one half (1/2)and one (1) hour. The supervisor shall set exact times. The Plymouth School Districtretains the right to vary work hours as needs change within the district. The Districtshall try to offer practical notice of necessary work day changes whenever practical.Employees should understand that weather and other unintended circumstances may altertheir work day.APPARELThe Superintendent or designee may, at his/her discretion, prescribe minimum standards ofdress for support staff employees. Such standards shall be consistent with reasonablyaccepted standards with regard to decency, sanitation, and/or safety. Failure to comply withdefined standards shall constitute insubordination and shall be subject to disciplinary action.Proper dress is the responsibility of the employee. The school district also has a responsibilityto establish dress standards that promote a positive and proper learning environment. Rulespertaining to appropriate employee attire are necessary in order to maintain good decorum anda favorable academic atmosphere. Employees are advised to dress for respect.15
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