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What is Article XIII, section 1 J or MOU Article XIII Section 2. The observation shall be announced at least two days in advance.
How many days in advance do you need to give an employee that you are completing a formal observation?
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What is Article XIV, Section 2 An employee shall be provided any derogatory material before it is placed in the employee's personnel file. Employee shall be given an opportunity to respond and response should be attached.
Does the employee have a right to know if derogatory material is placed in their personnel file?
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Article XVI, Section 12 and 13
Yes, if they leave during collaboration time they must use sick, PB or PN leave time.
If a teacher leaves work during Wednesday Collaboration time, are they charged for this time?
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What is slurred speech, physcial movements that are unsteady, eyes that are unable to focus, droopy, glassy, etc., the smell of alcohol on his/her breath. (remember we are not experts in determining this but these are "look fors")
What are characteristics to look for in determining if an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
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What is Article XXIV Section 1 When an employee has knowledge of a suspected instance of child abuse, District internal reporting procedures as established under legal requirements, will be followed.
If a teacher comes to you and states that a student reported to them they are being abused do you file a CPS report?
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What is MOU Article XIII, Section 2. At least one (1) day prior to observation, the employee shall provide to the evaluator a lesson plan reflecting components of Domain 1
What can you require from the employee for observations?
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Yes, you must have a signature on all discipline letters. (Explain what to do if they refuse)
Does the teacher have to sign a conference summary?
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What is Article IV, Section 8 No, as per contract RCTA meetings are not to be deducted from time they are allowed as part of your work if you attend for Exec Council, Site Rep or other scheduled RCTA meetings.
If a teacher has to leave school early, during after school planning time, to attend the RCTA meetings will that time be deducted from their sick leave?
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What is CALL Personnel ASAP. We will guide you through the next steps. We ask that you get the employee to a private location and continue to have a conversation with them.
What should you do if it is determined that an employee is under the influence?
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What is Article XXIV Section 2 An in-service/review will be provided to employees at each school in alternating years by a District Pupil Services staff member or by the stie administrator.* this law has changed to be annual * Explain
As a site administrator do you need to provide in-service training or review of the Mandated Reporting Laws?
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What is Article XIII section 1 J or MOU Article XIII Section 2 Yes, but if more than (3) formal observations, the evaluatee will receive written notification stating specific concerns.
Can you observe a teacher more than 3 times a year?
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Verbal Warning, Conference Summary, Warning Letter, and Letter of Reprimand
What are the 4 steps for teacher progressive discipline?
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Article XVI, Section The District may require a physician's statement when an employee is absent for six or more consecutive days.
If a teacher is absent from school for more than 6 consecutive days what should you do?
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What is provide the employee with the opportunity to explain if their is a reason for the observed behaviors and gather more facts.
What do you do while waiting for Personnel to arrive during the conversation with the employee?
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What is Article XVII, Section 3, A. Any citizen or parent complaint about an employee shall be reported immediately to the employee by the site administrator receiving the complaint, unless the complaint involves an allegation against the law.
If you have a parent complaint regarding an employee do you have to notify the employee?
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What is Article XIII, section 1 J or MOU Article XIII, Section 2 A follow-up conference between the evaluatee and the evaluator must be held within 5 work days.
If you note "basic" or "unsatisfactory" in the lesson observed what is your timeline to notify the employee?
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Supervisor must identify the nature of the meeting if the issue may lead to disciplinary action. It is not the supervisors obligation to secure union representation for the employee. The employee is not entitled to specific union representation.
When does an employee have right to Union Representation?
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Article XVI, Section 3 I. When it is after the time of the last regularly scheduled student dismissal during a normal school day, or is prior to the beginning of the regular school day or in the last hour of a non-instructional work day.
When will signing out early not be deducted from a teacher’s sick leave?
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What is ... by now Personnel should be there with you to guide you but you will need to assess the employee's credibility and weigh all the facts before determining the next course of action.
What do you do if the employee denies being under the influence?
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What is XVII, Section 6, A. In the event of an earthquake or other natural disaster, when possible, employees with dependents shall be given priority for release.
Do you have to give priority to employees with dependents when releasing after an Earthquake or Disaster?
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What is MOU Article XIII section 2, J Yes, pre-conferences are part of the evaluation process. You should have a pre-conference within 5 days prior to observation.
Can you require a pre-conference for a formal observation?
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FRISK
FACTS, RULE, IMPACT, SUGGESTIONS, KNOWLEDGE
What does FRISK stand for?
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The expectation is that it is similar to extended day at the secondary. *explain* (stay an additional hour)
If a teacher decides to teach the instructional hour for the Hearts after school program do they get paid for that time?
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What is NO. If it is believed that the employee is impaired, the employee should never be allowed to drive him/herself home. Instead the administrator should direct the employee not to drive home and call a family member, friend, or cab.
If the employee just wants to go home do you allow them to leave?
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What is Article XII, Section 5,
1. 28 (32 waiver) 2) 13 3) 25 4)15
What are the special Education Case Loads for:
1. Elementary/Middle RSP 2. Elementary Special Day Class 3. High School RSP/Special Day Class 4. Middle & High School Severely Handicapped Class |
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