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Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Aboard!
Respect + Responsibility + Resilience = Sigsbee Pride
Respect + Responsibility + Resilience = Sigsbee Pride
We are pleased to have you as a member of the staff of Sigsbee Charter School.
Whether an employee works full or part-time, in an administrative, teaching, or support category, the skills and commitment you bring to your job make an important contribution to our goal of providing excellence in education to the children and families of Sigsbee Charter School (SCS) and Key West, America’s Southernmost City.
Sigsbee Charter School is comprised of grades K-8. A Charter School is a tax funded public ―school of choice. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and is designated for tax purposes as a non-profit. Charter schools are schools of choice meaning that families must opt to enroll students. While charter schools provide an alternative to other public schools, they are part of the public education system. An employee of the Sigsbee Charter School can expect a fair and equitable salary, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be a part of the best that public education has to offer. We are pleased to have you as a member of our team and hope that you find that the satisfaction gained from doing your job matches the effort you put into your work.
This Employee Handbook has been written to provide information and guidance to SCS employees. SCS expressly reserves the right to change, add or delete any of the provisions in this handbook at any time. Moreover, given the reality of a complex, ever- evolving organization, the information in this handbook is not all-inclusive. The Employee Handbook is not a contract. Employees covered under contract should consult their own contracts regarding specific working conditions and benefits. Copies of the contracts are available from the Office Manager.
We recognize that new employees, in particular, are bound to have many questions relating to their specific position or responsibilities. You are encouraged to direct any specific inquiries you may have to your principal.
Please click on the titles below to access detailed information for each section.
Basic Employment Expectations
Affirmative Action Policy
Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy
Confidentiality
No Smoking Policy
Drugs, Alcohol and Weapons and Arrests
Conflict of Interest
Employment of Relatives
Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Network
Electronic Devices
Email Etiquette
Work Schedules
Supervision of Students
Morning Arrival Duties/Dismissal Duties
Attendance at School Activities
Attendance and Absences
School Cancellations
Base Access
Performance Evaluation
Professional Development
Transfer
Resignation or Retirement
New Employee Starting Papers
Reference and Background Check
Orientation
New Teacher Orientation
Starting Salary and Salary Increases
Living Allowance
Pay Schedule
Time Sheets/Attendance Records
Direct Deposit
Payroll Deductions
Eligibility for Benefits
New Employee Enrollment into Health Plans
Health Care Plan Options & Costs
Health Care Coverage for Individuals and Families
Changing Your Health Insurance Plan
Health Insurance Waiver
Continuation of Health Coverage
Retirement/Investment Plans
Social security & Medicare
Worker’s Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Vacation
Sick Leave
New Parent Leave Policy
Military Leave
Jury Duty
Unpaid Leaves of Absence
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Identification of Students with Disabilities
Implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
English Language Learners (ELLs)
Gifted
Speech and Language
Schoolwide Agreements on Assessment
Standardized Assessments
Kindergarten Readiness Screener
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
STAR Assessments
iStation Progress Monitoring
Beginning-of-Year and End-of-Year Assessments
Support for Struggling Students (MTSS Program)
Promotion/Retention
Mandatory Retention
Developing a Common Vocabulary
Activating the Chains of Command
Internal Communication
External Communication
Communication with Local Media
Evacuation Plan
Fire Drills
Fire Emergency Procedures
Fire Extinguishers
Planning for Potential Crisis Events
Acts of Nature
Tornados
Student Supplies
Classroom Supplies
Humanities Books/Texbooks
Field Trip Allocation
Professional Development
Travel Reimbursement
Enrichment (k-5) and Elective (6-8) Supplies
Monetary Donations and Class Sponsorships
Other Donations
How Much Money Do I Have?
Purchase Requisitions
Check Requisitions
Vendors
Preventing the Spread of Infection in the Workplace
Attendance
Telecommuting
Limiting Travel
Staying Home When Ill
The Department of Health Guidelines for Covid-19 Exposure and Testing
Requests for Medical Information and/or Documentation
Confidentiality of Medical Information
Personal Distancing Guidelines
Checklist for School
Jessica Lunsford Act
Background Investigations
Procedures for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Others Suspected of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
Staff Suspected of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
Completing the Report of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Workplace Monitoring
Rumors and Gossip
Self Reporting Policy
Safety
Security Inspections
Report abuse