1. Human Capital Dr. Karla Loria Human Capital Officer
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Dr. Karla Loria
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2. Welcome to New Hire Onboarding
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3. Confidentiality of School Records
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4. Bloodborne Pathogens Video to large to attach #NSICPR2017
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5. Board of Education Ms. Eileen Lynch Gonzales, President
Ms. Doriena S. Longmire, Vice President
Ms. Joyce L. Leigh, Secretary
Mr. Steven R. Seibert, Treasurer
Ms. Yesenia S. Torres, Director
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6. Superintendent Dr. Andre Spencer #NSICPR2017
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7. Cabinet Members Mr. Mark Wilsey Mrs. Christine O’Brien Dr. Karla Loria
Operations Services Officer
Mrs. Christine O’Brien
Public Information Officer
Dr. Karla Loria
Human Capital and Student Development Officer
Ms. Teresa Lance
School Leadership Officer
Mr. Rupak Gandhi
Research and Accountability Officer
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Officer
Ms. Shelley Becker
Chief Finance Officer

8. Agreement of Trust & Understanding (ATU)
What to look for in the ATU:
Non E&R Salary recommendations for the upcoming school year
New salary schedules and extra duty charts
Changes to working conditions, benefits/premiums, duty hours, leave plans, and policies
Revisions to policies
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9. SAM (School Absence Manager) Attendance & Substitute Calling SystemOR
Employees must initially register and input a PIN via telephone – can then access SAM via internet or telephone
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10. Employee Annual Leave Accrual
Employees who work less than four hours a day do not accrue Annual Leave, therefore any time not worked will be unpaid.
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11. Medical Leave
Unused Annual Leave Medical Leave
turns into
Unused hours roll from one school year to the next into a Medical Leave account that is used for employee only medical reasons
No limit to number of Medical Leave hours accumulated
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13. ANNUAL LEAVE VS. DISTRICT LEAVE
(current year only)
Illness/Health
Personal Legal
Special Event
Emergencies/Weather
Personal Leave
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14. Annual Leave Limitations
Requests for leave should be submitted to the supervising administrator three (3) to five (5) days prior to the absence date.
Any employee using Annual Leave exceeding 5 consecutive days will require a completed Leave of Absence Form.
Verification of absences will be required once the employee has used six (6) Annual Leave days in a school year or a specific pattern of misuse of Annual Leave days appears.
Except in highly unique and rare situations, illness, or emergencies, Annual Leave may not be granted the first or last week of the academic year, the day before or after a holiday or school vacation, or any day(s) added to make up for snow days or other school closures.
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15. Personal Reason Limitations
Employees may take Annual Leave for a "personal reason” (up to 3 days per year – included in leave allotment).
Annual Leave for a personal reason must be pre-approved.
No verification or documentation is required when you make a request for Annual Leave for personal reasons.
Professional Leave Limitations
Number of employees granted Professional Leave contingent upon approved budget appropriations.
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16. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
Applies in cases where other types of leave are not applicable or have been exhausted
Not eligible to work for District in any capacity during term of approved Leave of Absence without pay
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17. Sick Leave Bank
Employees who are members of the Sick Leave Bank may apply for additional leave time for severe or catastrophic illness or medical problems of the employee after their Medical and Annual Leave has been exhausted.
A formal sick bank request must be submitted to include supporting documentation. If your request is approved, you can be granted up to 30 work days per school year.
Limitations
Must have been a member of the Sick Leave Bank for a minimum of 90 calendar days before request.
Need three (3) or more consecutive days of leave.
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18. Sick Leave Bank (cont.) How do you become a member?
Employee donates one day of Annual Leave to join for initial membership and must rejoin by donating one day only if the Sick Bank falls below 100 days
Employee must join within 180 days of hire or during “District Benefits Open Enrollment” period in April/May
Please complete the “Joining the Sick Leave Bank” form.
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19. Compassionate Leave
Compassionate Leave allows co-workers the opportunity to support another in a time of need. To qualify for Compassionate Leave an employee must have:
Been employed for a minimum of 90 calendar days
Exhausted his/her Medical and/or Annual Leave
Need one (1) or more consecutive days leave
May or may not be a member of the Sick Leave Bank
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20. Pay (Understanding Prorated pay)
Payday is the 25th of every month, unless the 25th is on a holiday or weekend in which payday is moved to the last regular working day before the break.
All employees working more than 20 hours per week have prorated pay.
Hours are averaged over a 12 month period
Any overtime or extra hours are paid the following month
13 month salary.
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21. Pay (Understanding Your pay card)
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22. Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
ANY Harrison District employee or immediate family member qualifies for this service, and a referral from your supervisor or the Human Capital Department is NOT necessary.
This benefit not only covers you, but also covers: spouse/significant other and children (up to age 24 and still a dependent).
A counselor is available 24/7 to assist with emergency problems.
Employees and dependents receive three (3) sessions, per person, per problem, per fiscal year.
EAP services are completely confidential and FREE OF CHARGE (Unless you miss a scheduled appointment, then you will be charged $25.)
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23. would like to welcome you
Human Capital
would like to welcome you
to the District
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