Franklin Special School District
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Franklin Special School District
Franklin Special School District 2015-2016 The Franklin Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dear Colleague, Every year in our profession brings the opportunity for new beginnings and we hope this year will hold many such opportunities for you. As a member of the FSSD team, please join us as we renew our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our children. The success of every child is a priority as we seek to bring real meaning to our mission statement “Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All”. We trust that the FSSD Handbook will be a significant source of information concerning the Franklin Special School District. Wishing you every success, David L. Snowden, Ph.D. Director of Schools DLS/cas The intent of the handbook is to provide, in as few pages as possible, an overview of the Employment Practices of our District. The handbook is divided into General Information, Department Descriptions, Procedures & Practices, Salary & Benefits, Financial Procedures, and Noteworthy Board Policies that will be helpful to all employees. The handbook is just a guide. Please note that policies, rights, and obligations can be changed by the System for the efficient operation of FSSD. We believe that the Franklin Special School District employees, no matter what position or level, are members of the same team working to make the present and future full of promise and hope for our students. We believe in Excellence in Teaching and Learning for ALL. Roberta Hill, Ed.D. Human Resource Supervisor Schools are like jigsaw puzzles. Each edge piece of a puzzle interlocks with two others to form the puzzle’s framework and give structure and support to the puzzle as a whole. Each piece has a unique design and cut that ensures just the right place to fit within the puzzle. Each morning, staff members form the edge pieces that interlocks to create a safe environment and give support to each other and the whole. Each morning, they provide just the “right place” for each of the students to fit safely and securely. The staff members are strength and stability, and like the edge pieces, they do not stand alone in this responsibility. There are always others to support and assist, ensuring that each and every student has a place. -Karen Hegeman THE FRANKLIN SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The Franklin Special School District (FSSD) has a long history in the city of Franklin. Begun in 1906, it was originally operated jointly by the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Board of Education. However, in 1949, the school system was changed from a city school district to a special school district by a resolution of the Tennessee Legislature and, thus, was empowered to improve the educational opportunities for the children of Franklin. The FSSD Board of Education was granted the authority to levy its own taxes specifically for funding education. The Franklin Special School District is a K-8 school system with approximately 3,800 students enrolled. The students are served by seven schools: four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and a K-8 school. Upon graduation from the eighth grade, the students attend one of the Williamson County high schools. The FSSD Board of Education has proudly committed itself to meeting and /or exceeding the State’s teacher-pupil ratio requirements, with ratios at: 1 to 20 in kindergarten through third grade, 1 to 22 in fourth grades, and 1 to 25 in grades 5-8. As a further testament to excellence, all FSSD schools and the Central Office are proud to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Franklin Special School District utilizes the site-based decision-making process. Each school has a council, team, or board comprised of representatives from the following interest groups - parents, teachers, community, administrators, and support staff personnel. The local school group is responsible for making decisions that affect the educational opportunities and operations of its school. Some of the issues decided on include mission and goals, budget, dress code for teachers and students, duties – bus, lunch, etc., site-based team membership, school-wide activities, and fundraisers. All decisions are to comply with board policy. BOARD OF EDUCATION The FSSD is governed by a dedicated Board of Education composed of six members. These school board members are elected at-large by the community and are not paid for their services. Their only reward is the opportunity to conscientiously contribute to the improvement of local education. The FSSD Board of Education has received the Tennessee School Boards Association Board of Distinction Award three times and three of the six members have attained Level V Boardsmanship, Master School Board Member status, through the TSBA. Regular meetings of the Board of Education are normally held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The location of the meetings changes so the board is able to meet in a different school each month. The meeting always begins with a public input session giving the opportunity for parents and other concerned citizens to bring issues and voice opinions to the board. The meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend. The present FSSD board members and their preferred means of contact are: Mr. Tim Stillings, Chairman E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Robert Blair, Vice Chairman E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Alicia Spencer Barker, Au. D., Secretary E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Robin Newman, Treasurer E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Allena Bell E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Kevin Townsel E-mail: [email protected] FRANKLIN SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Central Office 507 New Highway 96 West Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 794-6624 Fax (615) 790-4716 Central Office Annex 1406 Cannon Street Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 591-2802 Fax (615) 591-4327 DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS (615) 794-6624 Administrative Assistant / Office Mgr. David Snowden, Ph.D. Carol Riordan ADMINISTRATION (615)-794-6624) Associate Director for Teaching & Learning Associate Director for Finance & Administration Human Resources Special Populations Student Performance/Federal Projects Media / Communications Instructional Technology Specialist Instructional Technology Specialist District Reading Coach Attendance & Safety Supervisor Catherine Stephens, Ed.D John McAdams Roberta Hill, Ed.D. Elizabeth Herren Kay Boan, Ed.D Susannah Gentry Cindy Cook Lauren Fleming Gina Looney Celby Glass Curriculum & Professional Learning Supervisor (615) 472-3113 Mary Decker Early Childhood, ELL, Social Workers & Counselors (615) 591-2802 Lee Kirkpatrick Health Services-Johnson Elementary (615) 472-3202 Amy Fisher, R.N. Maintenance / Landscaping (615) 790-4704 Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Secretary Chip Sternenberg Linda McKee Morning & Afternoon Care (MAC) Program (615) 790-4719 MAC Supervisor MAC Secretary MAC Bookkeeper (part-time) Amanda Parks Renee Buchanan Kathi Stone Coordinated School Health Director (615) 591-2802 Coordinated Health Assistant Lisa Chatman Connie Weathers Central Office Support Staff (615) 794-6624 Accounting Coordinator Accounting / General Ledger (Financial Reporting) Accounts Payable / Purchase Orders Administrative Central Office Clerk Central Office Receptionist Human Resources/Finance Secretary Insurance & Benefits Teresa Ragsdale Lisa Ringstaff June Hughes Maura Fitzgerald Lisa Clouse Debbie Huffman Katrina Wall Central Office Support Staff (615) 794-6624 (cont) Payroll Specialist Payroll Specialist Special Populations Secretary Teaching & Learning Secretary Colleen Fonseca Rosemary Fitzwalter Joy Crunk Billie Hunt Child Nutrition Department (615) 794-6624 School Nutrition Supervisor School Nutrition Bookkeeper Marilyn Ryan Susanmarie Devaney Transportation Department (615) 790-4704 Transportation Supervisor Transportation Secretary Jesse Horne Linda McKee Central Office Annex (615) 591-2802 Secretary / Bookkeeper Annex Receptionist Deb Naber Connie Weathers Technology Department Central Office Annex (615) 790-4746 Technology Coordinator/Network Manager Anderson Technology Secretary Database Manager Technician / Energy Education Specialist Technician Technician Mark Helen Castillo Drew Bingham Jeff Collins Albert Pryor Ray Roberts SCHOOL DIRECTORY Franklin Elementary School 1501 Figuers Drive Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 794-1187 (Fax) 591-2800 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. David Esslinger, Ed.D. Principal Ann Riley, Assistant Principal Johnson Elementary School 815 Glass Lane Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 794-4837 (Fax) 790-4749 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tosha Robinson, Principal Ashley McCoy, Assistant Principal Liberty Elementary School 600 Liberty Pike Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 790-0892 (Fax) 790-4714 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cheryl Robey, Ed.D., Principal Janetta Davenport, Ed.D. Assistant Principal Moore Elementary School 1061 Lewisburg Pike Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 790-4700 (Fax) 790-4748 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lisa Burgin, Principal Janet Carroll, Assistant Principal Freedom Intermediate School 840 Glass Lane Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 790-4718 (Fax) 790-4717 Hours: 7:25 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. Louise Larkin, Principal Stacy Calton, Ed.D., Assistant Principal Kirk Alexander, Assistant Principal Freedom Middle School 750 New Highway 96 West Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 794-0987 (Fax) 790-4742 Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kristi Jefferson, Ed.D., Principal Amanda Muniz, Assistant Principal Adam Demonbreun, Assistant Principal Poplar Grove K-4 School 2959 Del Rio Pike Franklin, TN 37069 K-4 (615) 790-4720 (Fax) 790-4729 Alisha Erickson, K-4 Principal Joel Hoag, K-4 Assistant Principal Poplar Grove 5-8 School 2959 Del Rio Pike Franklin, TN 37069 5-8 (615) 790-4721 (Fax) 790-4730 Tracie Clark, 5-8 Principal John Paul Orman, 5-8 Assistant Principal PGES/PGMS Hours: 7:40 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS EARLY CHILDHOOD Franklin Special School District’s Pre-Kindergarten program is designed to help preschoolers better prepare for Kindergarten through meaningful language experiences. Children attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at FES, JES, LES, and MES. Children attend Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at PGES. Classes are located in every elementary school. Each class has a full-time state-licensed teacher and an educational assistant. The maximum number of students per class is 16. To qualify for this program, a child must be at least four years old by August 3lst, live in the Franklin Special School District, and be at risk. Applications are taken beginning in February. The office is located at the Central Office Annex. GRANTS Writing a grant proposal is a team effort including the idea champion, other project supporters, and stakeholders. Each school has a grant team representative who serves as a building contact person for grants. They share information about grant opportunities with their faculties and support teachers in planning their projects and writing proposals. The team’s energy, enthusiasm, and expertise will be evident in a proposal written by one of the team members. The Grant Team and Grant Instructional Facilitator have succeeded in winning several major grants over the years, ranging from $675.00 - $200,000.00 in grant funds. These grants include: • • • • • • • • • McDaniel’s Art Grant Case Manager for Building Blocks Grant REMS (Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools) Grant 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Lottery for Education Youth Literacy Grant Big Lots Lots2Give Focus School Grant Reward School Grant Tennessee Arts Commission Student Subsidy Grant SCHOOL HEALTH The School Health Department provides a wide range of medical services in order to promote optimal health so that all students can learn to their full potential. The department supports the wellness of FSSD employees and is responsible for medical services, education and staff development, health screenings and programs, and health policies. The School Health Department is an integral part of the “Coordinated School Health” program, a comprehensive plan established by the state of Tennessee for school children. Each of the seven FSSD schools has a clinic staffed by a licensed nurse. The School Health Department office is located at Johnson Elementary School. HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources are the balance between the school’s need to accomplish its mission and the individual’s need to achieve and to perform useful satisfying work. Human Resources promote an attitude that people are of ultimate importance in any organization, especially schools. The department focus is on everything that influences the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of school personnel. Responsibilities include recruitment and retention of employees and the management of all employee matters. The office is located at the Central Office. MAC – MORNING AND AFTERNOON CARE The Franklin Special School District has many special programs, but one that has been increasingly popular in today’s busy world is the Morning and Afternoon Care (MAC) program. The FSSD saw a need for safe, stimulating supervision for its school-age children at times when parents were working and school was not in session. It responded by creating the MAC Extended School Program, which operates on a tuition basis. The tuition for the children of full-time employees is discounted by 50%. Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., children are able to attend the MAC program in their own school building prior to and following regular school hours, and choose from a variety of enrichment programs or tutorial sessions. Mac’s summer program incorporates many enrichment activities as well as a fun, safe place to play during the day. The office is located at the Central Office Annex. COMMUNICATION The Office of Communication supports the mission, vision, and goals of the FSSD by gathering, producing, and disseminating accurate, relevant, and timely information in a variety of formats to empower and inform both internal and external constituencies. The Communications Department creates district publications, oversees the development and maintenance of the web site, organizes district and board award ceremonies, acts as an intermediary to the press, and produces press releases. The office is located at the Central Office. CURRICULUM & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING The office of Curriculum and Professional Learning coordinates the design and implementation of teacher professional development with the goal of improving student learning. This program is funded locally and through Title II, a Federal Program, Other programs coordinated through this department include the Young Scholars Institute, Science Resource Center, and the Teacher Center, located on the campus of Moore Elementary. In addition, textbook adoption and purchasing are also coordinated through this office. The office of Curriculum and Professional Learning is located at the Central Office Annex. CHILD NUTRITION The Child Nutrition Program is a self-sufficient department. The program is funded by federal and State school breakfast and lunch funds, as well as by revenue generated from the sale of meals and a la carte items. The School Nutrition Supervisor and a bookkeeper, stationed in the central office, staff the Child Nutrition Program, with a site manager and cafeteria employees at each school. The office is located in the lower level at the Central Office. SPECIAL POPULATIONS The mission of the Franklin Special School District Special Populations Department is to meet the unique needs of all certified students with disabilities and students eligible for a 504 plan. The Special Education Program is diverse and strives to meet the needs of all students within a wide range of age and ability levels – including students meeting state eligibility criteria as Gifted. Special education services may begin at age three for identified and eligible students and continue until the eligible students complete the 8th grade. At that time, students enter high school within the Williamson County School System. Special education services provided include a variety of classroom opportunities (i.e. inclusion and/or pull-out), occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, audiology services and vision services. During the 2013-2014 school year, the Franklin Special School District follows the state recommended Response to Intervention model along with the state approved discrepancy model for identification of students with Specific Learning Disabilities. Other disabilities are determined through an evaluation process according to established state criteria. The Special Populations Supervisor is located at the Central Office. ELL This program provides academic services and parental support to all of our ELL students. The District has four parent liaisons/interpreters that facilitate learning between parents, teachers, and students. The English Language Learner program has a staff of thirteen certified teachers. The program is supported through local funds as well as Title III-A federal funds. The Student Support Services Supervisor who oversees ELL programming is located at the Central Office Annex. FEDERAL PROGRAMS Federal Programs coordinates and oversees all federal grants awarded to the district including entitlement programs (Title I-A, Title II-A, and Title III-A) as well as competitive grants (Reward Grants, Focus Grants). This department coordinates with Title I school teams to determine and provide resources needed to improve the academic achievement of students who are at-risk for educational failure due to being economically disadvantaged. Setting policies and procedures and monitoring their use to ensure compliance with federal law is also a responsibility of this department. STUDENT PERFORMANCE The Office of Student Performance is the branch of Teaching and Learning that coordinates testing, disaggregates, analyzes and disseminates data reports, communicates with the state department of education concerning district and school accountability, and provides opportunities for training in areas for which the department is responsible. This office overseas the following programs: State accountability, state and national testing, systemwide diagnostic testing, and honors. In keeping with the vision of the Franklin Special School District, the Office of Student Performance holds to the belief that all students can learn. Some students will need more time because they have not had the experiences necessary for learning readiness. Other students will learn at a faster pace and need a more challenging curriculum. Whatever the case, it is the responsibility of the school system to discover each student’s uniqueness and nurture that uniqueness so that each student’s learning potential is maximized. TECHNOLOGY The mission of the Technology Department is to support students, faculty, and staff in all areas that utilize technology so that each department and each school in the district can provide high quality educational experiences for all learners. The Technology Department provides a seamless integration of technology in the areas of curriculum and administration. The staff provides support for network maintenance, software implementation, desktop and laptop maintenance, and the communications systems. The network technicians support over 2000 Macintosh/Apple computers and 350 PCs. It is the vision of the Technology Department that the use of technology as a curriculum enhancement will address diverse learning styles, accommodate individual learning rates, provide the means to present information in unique ways, and improve academic achievement in all areas. Technology integration does not replace the teacher, but enhances our vision of the educational process, a process that is designed to produce life-long learners. Some of the major programs in the district that are supported by the Technology Team include Renaissance Place, ConnectED, Compass Learning, Skyward Student Management, My Learning Plan, Transportation, Child Nutrition, and Human Resources. In addition, training and support is provided for educational software for all areas of Teaching and Learning. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT The Franklin Special School District’s Transportation Department is located at 750 New Highway 96 West in Franklin. The department provides transportation services to meet the needs of all students and staff in the school district. The Transportation Department serves the District with 32 video-equipped buses and transports approximately 2300 students on a daily basis. The District’s school buses operate approximately 1448 miles daily. In addition, the department provides transportation services for after-hours tutorial programs, curriculum related field trips, and athletic trips. The department’s school bus drivers possess a Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements and are trained in CPR and medical first aid. In addition, all school bus drivers are required to pass an annual physical examination and are subject to random alcohol and drug screening throughout the school year. All student bus stop and route assignments are generated and managed by the Transportation Department. Individual bus stop and route assignments for students are monitored for safety and efficiency. MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING DEPARTMENT Our mission is to maintain and continually improve all FSSD facilities and ensure that the climate in and around the schools assists in promoting excellence in teaching & learning. Student security and safety is job one, so we work with local officials closely to keep our facilities compliant with ever-changing building codes and ordinances. The impression of our schools starts as soon as you arrive and we strive for the image to be pleasing and safe. Likewise, when you enter the buildings, we strive to preserve the integrity of all structures and supportive equipment. The indoor atmosphere is integral to effective education, and we are tasked with keeping that environment as consistent as possible. We employ a crew of eight men, consisting of four maintenance technicians and four landscape technicians. These men carry out most work in-house. This includes HVAC, lighting, painting, plumbing, and structural repairs, as well as carrying out preventative maintenance. Landscaping technicians handle all exterior needs including shrubbery and tree maintenance as well as mowing all campuses. One of the main highlights of the landscaping department is that we are able to mow all locations at least once every seven days, a task that would be extremely challenging for most. We pride ourselves on the intimate knowledge of our buildings and our diligence in maintaining their condition. This office, along with the Transportation Department, is located at Freedom Middle School. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - A criminal background check conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is a mandatory requirement of all new hires and current employees when a change of assignment occurs. Provided the results of a current employee of the investigation are favorable, the District will pay the costs. Reimbursement of the costs (currently $38.00) will be required for unfavorable results. The results will be maintained as a part of the personnel file. CERTIFIED DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE - FSSD has the distinction of being a certified drug free workplace. Every employee is required to sign in May a Certificate of Agreement stating that they have received and read Board Policy 5.403, which explains the process. The conditions for existing employees include random drug screens and a possible drug screen at the time of an accident. New hires are required, to have a drug screen as a pre-employment requirement. EMPLOYEE PESONNEL FILE – Prior to beginning, every employee must submit all required documents as listed in Board Policy 5.114. Employee personnel files are public records, except medical records, and shall be open for inspection during regular business hours. A process for viewing has been established in HR. CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES - Certificated employees, in addition to the items required above for all employees’ personnel files, are to submit: 1. TEACHING EXPERIENCE – In most cases, prior teaching experience will count for State salary purpose. The form for submitting this data is included in your new hire packet. It is the educator’s responsibility to submit the appropriate forms of experience (both in-state and out-of-state) within the first thirty (30) days of employment to the Central Office. IMPORTANT – a separate form must be submitted for each school system where you have been employed. 2. VALID TENNESSE TEACHER LICENSE – is required for employment. Beginning September1, 2015 the License structure for the State of Tennessee will be: A. PRACTITIONER LICENSE – will include the previous Apprentice, Transitional, Out-of-State, Interim B, and Interim D. It is valid for 3 years. This license is renewable once if criteria for advancement is not met. Three years of experience is required and a Director of Schools recommendation or 30 professional development points B. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - Upon satisfactory performance at the practitioner level and when recommended by the school principal and approved by the local board of education the professional license will be granted. It is the employee’s responsibility to renew their license. As of September 1, 2015 60 professional development points will be required for renewal. The educator shall be responsible for securing a license, maintaining its validity, and providing the Director of Schools’ copy of the license to be maintained on file at the Central Office. Teacher contracts are automatically invalid if a license is allowed to lapse, and teacher pay cannot be given if no valid license exists. Any change in a teacher’s name, address, or endorsement should be made to: Teacher Licensing State Department of Education 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0377 (615) 532-4885 http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/ New Certification Requirements: When the State Department of Education informs the local school system of new certification requirements, the Human Resources Department will make every reasonable effort to provide information about the new requirements to affected personnel. Renewal of Teacher Licenses: Your Tennessee teaching license must be renewed. Prior to the end of the validity period, you should inquire about renewal procedures for your particular license. Each type of license has specific renewal requirements. Coursework may or may not be required depending on your education level and the amount and type of experience accrued during the validity of the license. Before taking any renewal courses, it is a good idea to check with the Tennessee Office of Teacher Licensing (615-532-4885) to make sure you are taking appropriate coursework for the type license you hold. Information regarding types of teacher licenses, requirements for licensing, and renewal of teacher licenses is available on the State Department of Education website at www.state.tn.us/education/lic/. BEGINNING AND NEW TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM BANTIP is the acronym for the Beginning and New Teacher Induction Program. A five-year program supports new teachers to our District and beginning teachers up through their tenure year. Every new and beginning teacher is required to attend the three days of orientation at the beginning of each school year and the four subsequent sessions that are scheduled throughout the year – November, January, February, and May. The total program schedule will be outlined during the orientation. Professional Development credit is given. ASSIGNMENT (Board Policy 5.115) The Director of Schools shall assign personnel to the various schools or departments by May 15 for licensed personnel and by June 15 for non-licensed personnel proceeding the school year for which such persons are employed while allowing each principal or immediate supervisor to assign more specific responsibilities within each school. The Director of Schools, based on the recommendation of the appropriate department director and / or building principal, will make employee assignments. The assignment will be determined by the applicant’s training, experience, and ability to perform the duties of the position based upon the individual school’s needs. NEPOTISM (Board Policy 1.108) No two members of any immediate family shall be assigned to the same administrative unit where one family member is in a supervisory position over another family member. Immediate family includes spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brother, sister, motherin-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and analogous steprelatives. STAFF ORIENTATION AND PROBATION (Board Policy 5.107) The Board of Education will provide a program of orientation for new employees, which will include information regarding goals, policies, procedures, and facilities. Beginning and New Teachers are required to attend the District’s orientation and induction program (BANTIP) until tenured. EXTENDED CONTRACTS (Board Policy 5.112) Franklin Special School District each year submits to the State Department a plan that uses teachers after school, on Saturday, and during the summer to work with students in remediation and enrichment activities. Parent involvement programs and the development of curriculum are also part of Extended Contracts. Teachers are paid amounts dependent upon the number of weeks worked. First choice to work in the program goes to those teachers who have obtained Career Level II or III status. When Career Level II or III teachers are unavailable, other educators can be used. It is important to note that the teachers willing to work with extended contracts must be willing to fit the program, rather than the program fitting the needs of the teachers. PERSONNEL TRANSFERS (Board Policy 5.115) The Director of Schools shall transfer and/or reassign employees. Transfers shall be nondiscriminatory and shall not be arbitrary or capricious. Any employee desiring a change of assignment shall discuss the matter with his or her current principal / supervisor and submit a transfer request form to the principal / supervisor at the school / department to which the transfer is being requested. EVALUATIONS (Board Policy 5.109) The employee’s immediate supervisor evaluates the work performance of each employee. Evaluations shall be used as an aid in improving an employee’s performance and as a basis for continuing employment. Annual evaluation shall be made of ALL licensed teachers. TENURE (Board Policy 5.117) Certificated teachers will be granted tenure after successfully completing five years in the District. Prior to the granting of tenure, the principal shall conduct a detailed evaluation of the teacher and report to the director of schools. Tenure is granted upon the recommendation by the director and by approval of the Board and is obtained in the system, not in a specific position. RESIGNATION (Board Policy 5.204) Certificated employees shall complete an Ending Employment Form and submit to supervisor/principal at least thirty (30) days prior to the resignation effective date, as specified in Board Policy. Classified employees shall complete an Ending Employment Form and submit to their immediate supervisor at least two (2) weeks (ten (10) working days) prior to the effective date of voluntary termination, as specified in Board Policy. RETIREMENT (Board Policy 5.205) Retirement shall mean a termination of services under conditions, which will allow the employee to draw benefits from retirement plans and /or social security benefits. Employee shall complete a Retirement Notification form and submit to supervisor/principal at least 30 days prior to effective date. It shall be the responsibility of the retiring employee to file for benefits, as specified in Board Policy. TERMINATION (Board Policies 5.200, 5.201, 5.202, 5.203) The principal or supervisor, in accordance with Board Policy, may initiate termination of an employee. SALARY & BENEFITS PAY DATES Employees are paid twice a month. The check issued on the 5th of the month covers time worked the preceding 10th – 25th of the month. The check issued on the 20th of the month covers time worked the preceding 26th – 9th of the month. If the pay date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, checks will be issued on the preceding Friday. All new salary schedules are distributed annually around the first week of school. DIRECT DEPOSIT Franklin Special School District requires all employees to participate in the wire transfer program, which directly deposits your payroll check to any bank in the Federal Reserve System. This deposit is made the night before a payday and a secure, detailed stub is provided showing all deductions. OVERTIME FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES (Board policy 5.604) The Board expects that classified employees will work in excess of standard hours when requested. When work in excess of standard hours is required, employees will be compensated for the unscheduled hours worked. The supervisor must approve all overtime prior to the time worked beyond the scheduled hours. SHORT-TERM LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Board Policy 5.300) Short-term leave of absence shall consist of the following: emergency, legal, sick, personal and professional. In the absence of available sick leave, short-term leave without pay may be granted, as specified in Board policy. EMERGENCY LEAVE (Board Policy 5.301) An immediate supervisor may grant certificated personnel emergency leave during the workday for a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate attention. Leave shall be taken as personal, sick or leave without pay. The employee who uses emergency leave shall confirm said leave on appropriate forms the day after returning to work, as specified in Board policy. SICK LEAVE (Board Policy 5.302) Employees earn one sick day for every month worked with unlimited accumulation, as specified in Board policy. Sick leave shall be defined as illness from natural causes or accident, quarantine, or illness or death of a member of the immediate family, including spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughterin-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews. SICK LEAVE BANK (Board Policy 5.3021) The purpose of the Sick Leave Bank is to provide sick leave to contributors to the Bank who have suffered an unplanned personal illness, injury, disability, or quarantine, after their available sick leave or any other applicable leave has been exhausted. The Sick Leave Bank Committee of Trustees is comprised of two (2) members elected from the teacher organization from its membership, two (2) members elected from the classified organization from its membership and the Director of Schools, who chairs the committee. All full time employees entitled to sick leave are eligible to participate in the District’s established Sick Leave Bank, as specified in Board policy. Anyone who is not currently a member of the Sick Leave Bank but wishes to participate may elect to do so during the months of August, September, or October of any year. All requests to draw from the Bank must be on the approved Sick Leave Bank request form, be accompanied by a physician’s statement, and be submitted to the Human Resources office ten (10) business days prior to usage. When applicable, an approved leave of absence is required prior to requesting days from the Sick Leave Bank. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE (Board Policy 5.3022) Full time employees shall earn bereavement leave (beyond accumulated sick leave) at the rate of three (3) days per year. Bereavement days shall be non-cumulative. Bereavement leave shall mean leave of absence due to the death of an individual resulting in the absence of the employee. A signed statement listing the deceased individual’s name and location of services shall be provided by the employee on forms furnished by the Director of Schools and shall promptly be given to the immediate supervisor in support of all claims for bereavement leave pay. A falsified statement shall be grounds for dismissal. Except in emergency, each employee shall give the immediate supervisor at least one (1) day’s notice in writing of intent to take leave. Otherwise, notification must be given as soon as possible. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LEAVE (Board Policy 5.303) Personal and Professional leave shall be granted in accordance with laws of the state of Tennessee and rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. Certificated employees shall earn personal leave at the rate of one day for each half-year employed for a total of two (2) days per year. Any personal leave remaining unused at the end of a year shall be credited to sick leave. Full-time Classified employees will be granted two days of personal leave per year. Unused personal leave days will convert to sick leave at the end of the fiscal year. LONG-TERM LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Board Policy 5.304) All full-time employees shall be granted leave for military service, legislative service, maternity, adoption, or recuperation of health, and may be granted leave for educational improvements or other sufficient reason without loss of accumulated leave credits, tenure status, or other fringe benefits. All leaves shall be requested in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance, as specified in Board policy. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE (Board Policy 5.305) FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to “eligible” employees for family and medical reasons. Employees are eligible if they have worked for the school district at least one year and for 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months. When both spouses are employed by the District, the combined amount of leave for birth, adoption and family illness is limited to 12 weeks. Requests for leaves and extension of leaves shall conform to State law governing all leaves of absence, as specified in Board policy. MILITARY LEAVE (Board Policy 5.306) Employees who are members of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be granted leave of absence for all periods of military service during which they are engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of the State or the United States, as specified in Board policy. EXTENDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE (Board Policy 5.308) The purpose of the Extended Professional Development Leave is to help improve the quality of education for students by enabling staff members with the necessary ambition, potential for development, and long-term commitment to the school district to enter a program of advanced professional training, as specified in Board policy. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE (Board Policy 5.309) Certificated employees who have been elected to State or local law-making bodies shall be granted personal leave or leave without pay for the time those law-making bodies are in official session or while attending official meetings outside the session. VACATION LEAVE – (Board Policy 5.310) Twelve-month employees receive one (1) vacation day for every month worked, as specified in Board policy. TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM This plan provides a benefit based upon length of service and average salary prior to retirement. The employee contributes 5% of salary and the Franklin Special School District contributes an amount that makes the plan actuarially sound. Employees are vested in the plan after five (5) years of service. Membership in the plan is mandatory for all full-time employees. LIABILITY INSURANCE The Franklin Special School District provides liability insurance for employees while performing duties within the scope of their employment. WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE The Franklin Special School District provides worker’s compensation coverage for each employee. When an injury or accident occurs on the job, an employee must promptly notify the principal or immediate supervisor. This should be done, even if the employee does not feel the need for medical attention. The employee is also responsible for reporting where, what, when and how the injury or illness occurred with enough information that medical treatment can be started, and the necessary reports completed. If the injury is life threatening, qualified emergency transportation should be obtained, and the principal or immediate supervisor notified as soon as possible. It is important that the incident be reported within 24 hours or the next scheduled workday. The principal or immediate supervisor of the employee is responsible for ensuring that the Worker Injury Report is completed and forwarded to the Central Office. WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFIT Every employee subject to the workers’ compensation law shall be entitled to receive compensation for personal injury, death by accident, or occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment without regard to fault. Waiting Period: The employee is entitled to no compensation, except medical benefits, the first seven days of disability unless the disability continues for more than 13 days. If the disability continues for more than 13 days, the employee is entitled to receive compensation for the first seven days and all days of disability thereafter. These days do not have to be consecutive, and day of injury is never counted. During the period of temporary total disability, the injured employee is entitled to receive 66 2/3% of his or her weekly wages to be paid biweekly. Maximum and minimum weekly benefits are currently based on 82.4% of the State’s average weekly wage. HEALTH INSURANCE For active full-time employees, the Franklin Special School District pays 100% of premiums for individual coverage and 65% of premiums for family coverage. DENTAL INSURANCE For active full-time employees, the Franklin Special School District pays 100% of premiums for individual coverage and the percentage equal to the individual premium for family coverage. VISION INSURANCE For active full-time employees, the Franklin Special School District pays 100% of premiums for individual coverage and the percentage equal to the individual premium for member plus one and/or family coverage. TERM LIFE INSURANCE For active full-time employees, the Franklin Special School District provides a $30,000 Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. DISABILITY INSURANCE For employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty (30) hours per week in a nonseasonal, non-temporary position, the District provides insurance coverage for long-term disability. The elimination period is 180 consecutive days of total disability and the monthly benefit is an amount equal to 50% of Covered Monthly Earnings. The maximum monthly benefit is $5,000. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential counseling and referral service for all employees and dependents covered under a state of Tennessee sponsored health insurance plan. Magellan Health manages your EAP services and maintains a large and diverse network of certified professionals to assist you with your personal situation. Whenever you need help with any of life’s concerns, visit www.Here4TN.com, or call 1-855-437-3486 toll-free. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTION For active full-time employees, the following voluntary insurance products are available through payroll deduction: Cancer Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plan. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION Franklin Special School District highly supports any teacher wishing to obtain National Teacher Certification. The District will provide time and provide financial support by granting a $4,000 per year supplement for the life of the certificate (ten years). Contact your building principal to begin the process. CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT The Board recognizes the importance of continued education of its employees. A well – informed staff can only benefit student achievement. The Board will annually review the budgetary needs of the District and determine an amount to be used for continued education tuition reimbursement for all eligible full-time employees. Reimbursement forms are available through the District’s Human Resources Department. RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH 457(B)/403(B) INVESTMENTS Employees who wish to participate in a 457(b)/403(b) designate a portion of their salary to contribute on a per pay period basis. This provides a way for the employee to save money during the working years and receive income during retirement. Contributions are pre-taxed and are automatically deducted from the employee’s payroll. State and Federal income taxes are then calculated on the remaining pay. Pre-tax contributions lower current taxable income. Contributions to your 457(b)/403(b) will be taxed upon an eligible or qualified distribution. You select the company who will invest your savings in your 457(b)/403(b) account. A listing with company names, addresses, and contact information is available through the District’s Human Resources Department. AFTER-TAX RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH A ROTH 403(B) Contributions are made on an after-tax basis and are included in current taxable income. Earnings are tax free if they are part of a “qualified distribution.” A qualified distribution is one that is taken at least 5 tax years from the year of your first Roth 403(b) contribution and after you have attained age 59 ½, become disabled or die. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR RETIREES Since FSSD is a member of the State insurance plan, employees are allowed to continue in the plan upon retirement. The Board will pay 100% of the individual health insurance premium for employees with a hire date prior to May 12, 2009, until the employee reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare, provided that: 1. The employee meets the eligibility standards as established by the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. 2. Ten (10) years of the employment service must be in the Franklin Special School District. 3. The employee meets the criteria for continuation of medical insurance coverage after retirement. UNUSED SICK LEAVE PAY FOR RETIREES Upon retirement from the school system, an employee shall be paid thirty (30) dollars per day for unused sick leave up to 200 days, if ten years of service is in the Franklin Special School District. FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (CAFETERIA) PLAN Franklin Special School District pays all fees for this program. The Section 125 program allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent and medical care expenses with PRE-TAX dollars. TUITION DISCOUNT Tuition fees for students residing outside the FSSD boundaries but attending school in the District are waived for full-time employees. Part-time employees receive pro-rated tuition depending on the number of hours worked. WILLIAMSON COUNTY RECREATIONAL COMPLEXES Williamson County Recreational Complexes offers complimentary membership to all full-time (scheduled to work at least thirty (30) hours per week) employees. To receive an annual membership pass, each employee must provide verification of full-time employment at the Franklin Recreation Complex or Brentwood Indoor Sports Complex. Verification forms are available through the District’s Human Resources Department. MAC DISCOUNT Morning and Afternoon Care (MAC) Program fees are reduced 50% for full time employees. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES Purchasing Applicable laws and Board policies 2.805 thru 2.810 guide bids and purchasing in the FSSD. Remember, purchases of $10,000 or more require sealed bids as required by law and Board policy. In addition, the practice of splitting an order or dividing items to be purchased in order to avoid the use of bidding or other purchasing procedures is prohibited. The law further provides that purchases under $10,000 should be done with competitive bidding whenever possible. So, as a guideline, all purchases of $2,000 to $9,999 should be based upon at least three (3) competitive phone bids with all bidder information duly documented. You may also accept bids in this range via fax or email. You can always solicit bids for purchases less than these amounts and probably save money. These bids or quotes must be attached to your purchase order request. In addition, in lieu of bid solicitation, State contracts and sealed bids done by other Tennessee governmental agencies may be used by FSSD for purchasing. State contracts for all kinds of products and services may be searched online at http://tn.gov/generalsery/cpo/SWCWeb_List.html . Copies of all specifications and bids or the applicable State contract must be kept on file at the central office for District expenditures or at the school making the purchase with school funds. There are real, measurable cost savings realized by the FSSD when making use of State contracts or other agencies’ bids. Purchase Orders in General Whereas it is apparent that the predominant use of disbursements prevents us from ever having a good idea of the state of the District’s budget and in light of the absence of fund balances and the uncertainty of some revenue collections, it is our goal to move towards the predominant use of purchase orders. This means you should have a purchase order for all purchases, regardless of the vendor or amount. This will allow us to always have a reasonably good idea of the condition of the budget, as encumbrances against the budget will be known before expenditures are made. Most vendors will recognize and accept our purchase orders. However, remember that purchase orders are really for the District’s benefit. So, even if you have to use a company’s charge card (see below), you should still open a purchase order sufficient to cover the cost of the purchase, making sure to always put the purchase order number on the receipt and approve the receipt or packing slip by adding your signature. In the instance of vendors that do recognize our purchase orders, most will put the purchase order number on the invoice or receipt and related packing and shipping slips. Please promptly forward any receipts to the central office so that bills may be paid in a timely manner. Purchase orders may be written against more than one budget code. Simply designate the amount to come from each budget code. However, District funds and individual school funds should never be mixed and federal and general-purpose funds must never be mixed. Note that these budget codes are set once the purchase order is approved and entered into the system. They may not be changed on that purchase order. The purchase order would have to be closed and a new one opened with the desired budget code(s). You should try to look towards the future when creating purchase orders. For example, execute a purchase order to cover a full fiscal year of services from a vendor you know you will be using every month or for the bottled water you expect monthly. Do not exceed the amount for which the purchase order is written. The individual(s) responsible for that portion of the budget against which the purchase order is written must make sure that spending against a purchase order is stopped before the total is exceeded and that a new purchase order is requested if more purchases from the same vendor are desired. All purchase orders must be spent out and/or closed no later than May 15th of each year. This will allow time to receive final shipments and get invoices paid before the fiscal year end. No new purchase orders will be created, except in the case of emergencies, after May 1st of each fiscal year. Open Purchase Orders Open purchase orders are a purchasing option when you are not sure what the final purchase amount will be and for using at places where you make many small purchases with great frequency. This is especially useful for maintenance in retrieving small parts and supplies on a daily as-needed basis and for schools with numerous staff members going to the same store. To execute an open purchase order, simply write “For purchases not to exceed” and fill in an amount. That amount should be based on your good judgment of what spending will be required in the coming months. You should not exceed $1,999 for an open purchase order unless you have the vendor under written contract or agreement or they are the successful bidder from a bid situation. When you finish an open purchase order or any purchase order, whether because you have spent it all or you know you will not be spending any more from it, send a copy of the purchase order to June Hughes with a note to “Please close”. Any funds still encumbered by the purchase order will then be freed up for other uses. As with any purchase order, approve packing slips or receipts and promptly forward them on to the central office so that monthly payments to vendors can be made. Order Placement and Receipt Orders made using District funds should be placed by the school, shipped to the school, and billed to the central office. Obviously, orders made using school funds should be billed to the school as well. Disbursements Disbursements should rarely ever be used. For example, use them only for reimbursements to schools in situations where it is not possible or feasible to obtain a purchase order, payment for purchases when a purchase order has inadvertently been closed, payment for that part of a purchase which exceeds the purchase order amount (because of an unforeseen price change or shipping not properly considered) and the rare emergency when health or safety require an immediate purchase. Note that purchase orders are never done for personnel costs or utilities. Yes, we will consider cell phones a part of the utilities. Company Charge Cards We are set up to purchase from some vendors by using their company charge card. Those include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Kinko’s, Office Depot/OfficeMax, Barnes & Noble and Staples. If you need to make a purchase at one of these locations using District funds, you must go to the accounting department in the lower level of the central office and sign out the card. After making the purchase, you should promptly return the card to the accounting department and sign it back in. Collection of all School Funds Any funds that are collected must be recorded in an official collection log, which may be obtained from the school bookkeeper. The collection log is to be turned in on a daily basis. It is never to be taken home or left in the classroom. NOTEWORTHY BOARD POLICIES HAZARDOUS WEATHER (Board Policy 1.8011) The Director of Schools is authorized by the Board of Education to close school for any hazardous weather or any other emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, and school property. If school is not in session due to snow or inclement weather, all scheduled activities in which students are involved will be postponed or cancelled. DISCRIMINATION / HARASSMENT (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious) (Board Policy 5.500) Employees shall be provided a work environment free from sexual, racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination/harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee or any student to discriminate against or harass an employee through disparaging conduct or communication that is sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious in nature. The guidelines set forth can be found in board policy. COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES (Board Policy 5.501) The individual staff member concerned must consult the administrative or supervisory personnel to whom he/she is responsible. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached after ample opportunity for consideration of the matter, the staff member concerned may discuss the matter with the next level of supervision up to and including the director of schools. In instances where an individual staff member feels for personal reasons that he/she cannot discuss a problem with his/her immediate superior, he/she may take the problem directly to the director of schools. After review of the case, the director of schools shall take action as he/she deems appropriate and within a prompt, reasonable time shall notify all parties concerned of his/her decision. TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS (Board Policy 1.803) All uses of tobacco and tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, are prohibited in all of the school district’s buildings. Smoking shall be prohibited in any public seating areas including, but not limited to, bleachers used for sporting events or public restrooms. All school property is considered a tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, will be prohibited in all vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the District. Smoking is prohibited on all school property, and anyone violating this policy shall be removed from the property. Any employee who violates this policy shall receive a warning for the first offense and shall be subject to dismissal for the second offense. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (Board Policy 1.804) No employee shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use on or in the workplace alcohol or any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or any other controlled substance, as defined in federal law. “Workplace” shall include any school building or any school premise; any school-owned or any other schoolapproved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities; and offschool property during any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event, or function. Any employee who violates the terms of this policy shall be suspended and shall be subject to dismissal and referral for prosecution. ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-mail) USE (Board Policy 1.805) Electronic mail (e-mail) capability among board members and district staff exists for enhancing communication to better perform tasks associated with their positions and assignments. Therefore, all staff and board members who have access to the district network shall adhere to the guidelines listed in board policy when sending or receiving messages via system-wide electronic mail (E-mail). INTERNET POLICY (Board Policy 4.406) The Board supports the right of staff and students to have reasonable access to various information formats and believes it incumbent upon staff and students to use this privilege in an appropriate and responsible manner. Before any employee is allowed use of the District’s internet or intranet access, the employee shall sign a written agreement, developed by the director/designee that sets out the terms and conditions of such use. Any employee who accesses the district’s computer system for any purpose agrees to be bound by the terms of that agreement, even if no signed written agreement is on file. MOVIES/FILMS/VIDEOS (Board Policy 4.408) All movies/films/videos shown to students in schools/classrooms must be checked out of either the school library (media center) or have the prior approval of the principal. Principals are responsible for scrutinizing the instructional value of the media utilized. CELLULAR PHONE USE Cell phone use during school time is limited to emergency use only. Cell phones should be turned off during instructional time. Limit cell phone use to telephone calls, text messaging only. Each school site does provide phone accessibility for all employees. STUDENT DISCIPLINE (Board Policy 6.300) Each school will determine its student discipline policy in compliance with board policy. NOTES Apologize sincerely when you’re wrong or make a mistake. It makes you appear more human in the eyes of others. Balance your professional and personal lives. Quality family time pays dividends at work when the pressures mount. Communicate a caring attitude in all that you do and say. Deal effectively with criticism. Don’t personalize it. Envision the best learning environment for students that you can imagine; then set out to create it for real. Foster productive home school and school-community partnerships. Make the involvement meaningful. Gather data to support school improvement efforts. Verify results with evidence. Have the courage to place students’ needs above personal convenience. Insist that your school be goal-driven and mission-oriented. Jolt the status quo. Be a risk taker. Embrace change. Awaken your students’ awareness of the future. Know the names of all your students. Laugh, laugh, and laugh some more. A sense of humor is a must if you’re going to maintain your sanity. Model what you want to teach. Walk your talk. Teach respect, kindness, hard work, competence, and Teamwork by example. Nurture a positive climate for teaching and learning. Ooze optimism, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Promote quality and excellence. Quiz yourself-are you having any fun being a leader? If not, what can you do to change this? Rejoice in the successes of students and fellow staff members. Speak less; listen more. There is much to be learned from the wisdom of others. Tackle issues in a proactive manner before they escalate into problems. Utilize the strengths of people you’ve assembled around you. Value all work. Schools cannot operate at their optimum level unless all employees-teachers, office personnel, custodians, etc.-are committed to the mission and work to their maximum ability. Work hard to develop a foundation of trust. EXercise your mind and body to remain mentally and physically fit. Yearn no more for days gone by; prepare yourself, instead, to face the challenges of the days to come. Zero in on what’s best for children. Be an advocate for all students. This handbook is provided to acquaint employees with the policies, rules and benefits of the FSSD, as they existed on the date of its publication. It supercedes and replaces all prior versions. These policies and rules are only guidelines; the FSSD reserves the right at all times to interpret, apply, and make exceptions to these guidelines. This handbook and what it describes may be modified, supplemented, or eliminated, in whole or in part, at any time, at the sole discretion of the FSSD, without notice. No part of this handbook constitutes an expressed or implied contract, a promise or offer, or any guarantee or warranty of employment, or the terms of employment. No officer, employee or agent of the FSSD is authorized, now or in the future, to make oral or written promises regarding duration, conditions or terms of employment, good faith and fair dealing, or procedures, that vary the at-will employment relationship or conflict with the policies and rules stated in the then-current handbook. ACKNOWLEDGMENT I received, read and understand the policies, rules, and benefit plans of this FSSD Employee Handbook. I will adhere to the information herein. Signature of Employee: __________________________________ Date: ____________ It is the policy of the Franklin Special School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Published July, 2003; Last Revised October, 2014