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5010SP.B Workplace Accommodations for Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions
I. Protection and Equal Treatment of Employees Who are Pregnant or Have Pregnancy-Related Conditions The Superintendent establishes this procedure in furtherance of the District’s commitment to prohibiting sex-based discrimination—including discrimination based on pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions—under Board Policy No. 5010, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. Unlawful discrimination in any form against employees based on sex, pregnancy, or […]
View5201 Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace
The Board has an obligation to staff, students and citizens to create a safe workplace and learning environment. “Workplace” is defined to mean the site for the performance of District work, including but not limited to, any school building or any school premises; any school-owned vehicle or any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students […]
View5202 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Mandated Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
The Board of Directors directs the Superintendent to verify that any vendor with which the district contracts for its transportation services has established programs and procedures as mandated by, and in accordance with, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) controlled substances and alcohol testing rules. Those programs and procedures shall include testing requirements, education, training, […]
View5203 Employee Assistance Program
Seattle Public Schools recognizes that problems of a personal nature may have an adverse effect on job performance and that most personal and job-related problems can be dealt with successfully when identified early and referred to appropriate professional resources. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has been established to support individual and district effectiveness by addressing […]
View5222 Job Sharing
Policy A job-sharing assignment is the shared performance of the duties of one full-time, regular position by (2) employees. It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to permit employee job sharing, provided that in no case should the cost to the District of a shared position be greater than the cost of a […]
View5230 Job Descriptions/Responsibilities
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for developing administrative guidelines and training opportunities to assure that staff know what is expected of them and how these expectations may be achieved. Each staff member shall have a job description that identifies the essential functions of the job and which shall also serve as a basis […]
View5240 Evaluation of Staff
It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that all staff be evaluated on their performance on an annual basis. The proper evaluation of staff is an integral part in improving student achievement and the efficiency of district operations. Evaluation of Non-Supervisory Certificated Staff The Superintendent shall develop a system for evaluating certificated staff […]
View5245 Anti-Retaliation
Anti-Retaliation It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that employees be protected from retaliation for reporting, in good faith, violations or suspected violations of District policies or procedures or for engaging in protected activities. Protected activities shall be defined in a Superintendent Procedure, but will include, at a minimum, the filing of a […]
View5250 Reporting Improper Governmental Actions and Protecting Whistleblowers Against Retaliation
It is the policy of the Seattle School Board (1) to encourage the reporting by its employees of improper governmental action taken by District officers or employees and (2) to protect employees who have reported improper governmental actions in accordance with this policy from retaliation.
View5250BP Reporting Improper Governmental Actions and Protecting Whistleblowers Against Retaliation
Introduction It is in the public interest to encourage District employees to report instances of improper governmental action in order to give the District the opportunity to take corrective action. The most effective way to encourage public employees to report improper governmental action is to provide an effective whistleblower protection program that includes a clear […]
View5251 Ethics
Purpose District officers and employees will demonstrate the values of integrity in the performance of the District’s business, accountability to the law and to the people we serve, stewardship of the District’s resources, and independence in the performance of our jobs. District officers and employees have been entrusted with a noble and important task, educating […]
View5252 Staff Participation in Political Activities
The Board recognizes the right of its employees, as citizens, to engage in political activities. A staff member may seek an elective office, provided that the staff member does not campaign on school property during working hours. In the event the staff member is elected to office, the employee may request a leave of absence […]
View5253 Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Boundaries
Purpose This policy provides all district staff and students with information about their role in protecting children from inappropriate conduct by adults and to ensure that contact and communication with students are conducted in a professional manner. For the purposes of this policy and its procedure, the terms “district staff,” “staff member(s),” and “staff” also […]
View5260 Personnel Records
The District shall maintain a personnel file for each District employee in compliance with applicable laws. The Superintendent is authorized to develop procedures for the implementation of this policy including the processes for reviewing, requesting copies of, and seeking removal of irrelevant or erroneous information. Superintendent Procedure: 5260SP – Personnel Records 6501SP – Data Privacy […]
View5260SP Personnel Records
Maintenance of Personnel Records The District will organize, compile and maintain personnel records and files for each District employee. Contents of Personnel File Personnel files may be maintained in hard copy and/or in an electronic format. Under RCW 49.12.240, an employee’s personnel file includes the following records, if the District creates such records: All job […]
View5280 Termination of Employment
The Superintendent has the statutory authority to issue probable cause for termination to a certificated staff member. The Board shall approve the termination of a classified staff member based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent through the personnel report. The notice of termination shall include notice of any appeal rights the employee may have and […]
View5281 Staff Disciplinary Action and Discharge
Staff who fail to fulfill their job responsibilities or follow the reasonable directions of their supervisor; who conduct themselves on or off the job in ways that significantly impact their effectiveness on the job; engage in unprofessional conduct; or violate District policies or written rules, will be subject to discipline. Behavior, conduct, or action that […]
View5282 Employee Recognition Program
It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that the Superintendent may implement a commendable employee service program and recognition award program for certificated and classified school employees. The program should be designed to recognize exemplary service, special achievement and outstanding contributions by an individual, or group of individuals, in the performance of their […]
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