Introduction

 

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the way for a successful year. Not all district policies and procedures are included. Those that are have been summarized. Suggestions for additions and improvements to this handbook are welcome and may be sent to Department of Human Resources.      

 

This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for the official district policy manual. Nor is it intended to alter the at-will status of noncontract employees in any way. Rather, it is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies and procedures related to employment. These policies and procedures can change at any time; these changes shall supersede any handbook provisions that are not compatible with the change. For more information, employees may refer to the policy codes that are associated with handbook topics, confer with their supervisor, or call the appropriate district office. Policy manuals are located at each campus office and the Central Administration Office and are available for employee review during normal work­ing hours.

 

The policy manual is also available on line through the District’s web site at www.pisd.net         

 

 

 

 

Employee handbook receipt

 

Name _____________________________________________

 

Campus/department __________________________________

 

I hereby acknowledge receipt of my personal copy of the Paradise ISD Employee Hand­book. I agree to read the handbook and abide by the standards, policies, and procedures defined or referenced in this document.

 

Employees have the option of receiving the handbook in electronic format or hard copy.

 

I understand that I can access the complete text of all School Board policies “on-line: through the district internet (web site address:  www.pisd.net).  This includes the policies the district is required (by the Texas Education Code) to furnish to each administrator and teacher employed by term contract.  The required policy codes are:  DAA (Equal employment opportunity); DS (Employment practices); DCB (Term contract employment); DEA (Salaries, wages and stipends); DEC (Leaves and absences): DFAC (Return to probationary status): DFB, DFBA, DFBB (Termination of term contracts): DFD (Hearings before hearing examiner): DFE (Resignations); DFF (Reduction in force): DGBA (Employee complaints): DH (Employee standards of conduct): DHB (Harassment); DHC (Sexual harassment/sexual abuse); DHE (Searches and Drug/Alcohol Testing); DI (Employee Welfare); DK (Assignment and schedules); DN series (Performance appraisal).  I understand that these policies may include both (LEGAL), (LOCAL) and/or (EXHIBIT) portions and that I am responsible for accessing any and all portions of the policies.

 

Please indicate your choice by checking the appropriate box below:

 

o  I choose to receive the employee handbook in electronic format and accept responsibility for accessing according to the instructions provided.

o  I choose to receive a hard copy of the employee handbook.

The information in this handbook is subject to change. I understand that changes in dis­trict policies may supersede, modify, or render obsolete the information summarized in this booklet. As the district provides updated policy information, I accept responsibility for reading and abiding by the changes.

 

I understand that no modifications to contractual relationships or alterations of at-will employment relationships are intended by this handbook.

 

I understand that I have an obligation to inform my supervisor or department head of any changes in personal information, such as phone number, address, etc. I also accept responsibility for contacting my supervisor or the Central Administration Office if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation.

 

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Note: You have been given two copies of this form. Please sign and date one and keep it. Sign and date the other copy and forward it to Central Administration Office .

 

 

 

District information

 

 

 

Description of the district

 

The Paradise Independent School District is a small community located 45 miles northwest of Fort Worth in Wise County.

 

Paradise ISD is a Texas Education Agency Recognized District.  The attendance area for Paradise ISD covers 71.36 square miles.   We are a 2-A classification with enrollment for 2007 ending at 1030 students PK – 12.

 

 

Mission statement

Policy AE

 

 

District goals and objectives

Policies AF

 

 

Board of trustees

Policies BA, BAA, BBA, BBB, BBE,, BE, BEC, BED

 

Texas law grants the board of trustees the power to govern and oversee the management of the district’s schools. The board is the policy-making body within the district and has overall responsibility for the curriculum, school taxes, annual budget, employment of the superintendent and other professional staff, and facilities. The board has complete and final control over school matters within limits established by state and federal law and regulations.

 

The board of trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the commu­nity’s commitment to a strong educational program for the district’s children. Trustees are elected by place and serve three-year terms. Trustees serve without com­pensation, must be registered voters, and must reside in the district.

 

 

Current board members include:

 

Homer Mundy, President

Debbie Baber, Vice President

Doug Bryant, Secretary

Ren Young, Member

Pam Hamby, Member

Dike Read, Member

David Archer, Member

 

The board usually meets the third Monday at 6:30 PM June through November and the third Thursday’s, December through May in the Central Administration Building. In the event that large attendance is anticipated, the board may meet in the Intermediate cafeteria. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted in the Central Administration Office at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a two-hour notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All meetings are open to the public. In certain circumstances, Texas law permits the board to go into a closed session from which the public and others are excluded. Closed session may occur for such things as discussing prospective gifts or donations, real-prop­erty acquisition, certain personnel matters including employee complaints, security mat­ters, student discipline, or to consult with attorneys regarding pending litigation.

 

 

Board meeting schedule for 2007-2008:

 

September 17, 2007

October 15, 2007

November 19, 2007

December 20, 2007

January 17, 2008

February 21, 2008

March 24, 2008

April 17, 2008

May 15, 2008

June 16, 2008

July 21, 2008