2010 11 Handbook Final 2 School

RSD2 Employee Handbook2010-2011

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RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWOMISSION STATEMENT

Richland School District Two

in partnership with the Columbia Northeast community,

guarantees each student a quality education

by providing appropriate and challenging

learning experiences to equip each individual

for life-long learning, responsible citizenship and

productivity in an ever-changing world.

Cover photo:

Melissa McCloskey

Pontiac Elementary School

2010-2011 District Teacher of the Year

Richland Two is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability in admission to,

access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding

the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Chief Human Resources Officer;

Richland School District Two; 6831 Brookfield Road; Columbia, South Carolina 29206.

Phone: 803.738.3221.

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DISCLAIMER

NOTHING IN THIS HANDBOOK OR IN ANY POLICY MANUAL OF RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO CONSTITUTES OR CREATES AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT; RATHER, THIS HANDBOOK SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD AS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BENEFITS OFFERED BY RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND AN OVERVIEW OF ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THIS HANDBOOK SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS HANDBOOKS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ADDRESS THE SAME SUBJECT MATTER AS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS HANDBOOK. IN ADDITION, THIS HANDBOOK CAN BE MODIFIED OR ALTERED AT ANY TIME BY RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO.

COMPLETE INFORMATION ON RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO’S BOARD POLICIES IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.RICHLAND2.ORG

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DISTRICT’S HANDBOOK AND POLICY MANUAL ARE NOT CONTRACTS.

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Preface

Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VI

Superintendent’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Our Aims/Professional Ethical Standards . . . . . . . . . 2

Teachers of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Schools and Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Non-discrimination/Harassment/Grievance Procedures . . 9-11

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy . . . . . . . . . 11

Acceptable Use of Richland Two Technology . . . . . 12-13

Richland Two Teacher Forum Employee Code of Ethics . .13-14

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

Professional Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Certificate Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco-free Workplace . . . . . . . . 16

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

School Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

High School Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Richland Two and the Northeast Community . . . . . . . 18

Budget, FY 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Richland Two Phone Numbers and Services. . . . . . . . 20

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Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

Health/Dental/Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Long Term Disability/Care Insurance . . . . . . . . . 23

Flexible Benefits Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Workers’ Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES . . . . . . 25-30

Sick Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26

Personal/Emergency Leave . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Annual Leave, Transfer of Leave and Leave at Retirement

or separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Family and Medical Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Military Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Extended Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bereavement Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Jury Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Absence Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Salary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-34

Salary Deductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

Annuity/Deferred Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Direct Deposit/Credit Unions . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Payroll Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Payroll Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Salary Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2010-2011 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38

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As I welcome you to the 2010-2011 school year, I would also like to thank each of you for welcoming me and my family into the Northeast community.

Richland Two, with its stellar schools, centers, and specialized magnet programs, enjoys a world-class reputation by providing challenging learning experiences for each child. Our approach is to design work that is meaningful to students by customizing academic and other experiences to meet individual needs in engaging and innovative ways. Clearly this isn’t something that happens overnight, but something that happens one step at a time, one day at a time, one child at a time. Together, I am certain we will continue to expand upon the quality teaching and learning Richland Two has become renowned for.

I am excited about getting to know you throughout the coming school year and encourage you to contact me should you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns. Often you will find me out and about in the district; however, wherever I am, I look forward to hearing from you.

I am confident 2010-2011 will be another memorable year for Richland School District Two. You have my best wishes for the most successful year ever.

—Katie Brochu, Ed. D.

Superintendent

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Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!

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Excellence in Student Learning To ensure a comprehensive education with a strong foundation in academic disciplines.

Meeting Diverse Student Needs To ensure that a variety of quality programs are available to meet the diverse needs and

interests of all students.

Safe and Secure Environment To ensure a safe and orderly environment for quality teaching and learning.

Quality Teachers and Personnel To ensure that the best employees are recruited and retained for every job.

Effective Leadership and Management of Resources

To ensure that leaders demonstrate vision, innovation and effective use of resources to

maintain a culture of excellence.

School, Parent, Student and Community Partnerships

Continually to develop and promote full partnerships among students, parents, schools

and community.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL STANDARDS

All Richland School District Two personnel are subject to state laws regarding conflicts of interest. Board Policy GBEA addresses this subject. In any situation in which an employee may have a financial interest that will be enhanced by his or her association with the district, including use of school facilities and access to student information, the employee must abide by the board policy as well as the opinion of the South Carolina Ethics Commission. For example, teachers cannot charge fees for tutoring students whom they have taught or might teach in the future, nor can they use district facilities for private tutoring. Any person who receives a direct or cash payment for services through the school that has not been processed through district payroll is in violation of Internal Revenue Service regulations as well as district policy.

OUR AIMS

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Melissa McCloskeyPontiac Elementary School

Richland School District Two2010-2011 District Teacher of the Year

*Lara Hodge Bethel Hanberry

Elementary

Cassandra Bosier Bookman Road

Elementary

Kristen Vigrass Bridge Creek Elementary

Jessica Burkett Conder Elementary

Rebecca Humphries Forest Lake Elementary

Marlena Gore Keels Elementary

Gail King Killian Elementary

Tara Morrison Lake Carolina Elementary

Sarah Johnson Nelson Elementary

*Audrey Andrieski North Springs Elementary

Kelly Lally Polo Road Elementary

Jill Weston Rice Creek Elementary

Mike Lally Round Top Elementary

Ruby Goff Sandlapper Elementary

Emily Drotleff Windsor elementary

Tameka Sumter Blythewood Middle

Jill Carroll Dent Middle

Kolnecca Johnson E.L. Wright Middle

*Beth Day Kelly Mill Middle

Joy Walker Longleaf Middle

Norm Ivey Summit Parkway Middle

*Kim Tiedemann Blythewood High

Danny Alston Richland Northeast High

Gordon Maynes Ridge View High

Kim Bouchey Spring Valley High

*Honor Roll Teacher of the Year

2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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The Honorable William Flemming, Jr., D.M.D. Chair

209 Leaning Tree Road • Columbia, S.C. 29223Terms: 1994-1998, 1998-2002, 2002-2006,

2006-2010Home phone: 736.0015; Cell phone: 261.1992

Fax: 794.6483; E-mail: [email protected]

The Honorable Stephanie Burgess, Ph.D. 709 East Springs Rd. • Columbia, S.C. 29223

Terms: 2004-2008, 2008-2012Home phone: 736.0870; Cell phone: 530.9899Business phone: 777.2219; Pager: 690.1294Fax: 736.1441; E-mail: [email protected]

The Honorable Dan Neal, P.E. Vice Chair

724 Longtown Road West • Blythewood, S.C. 29016

Terms: 2010-2011Phone: 803.754.6097: Cell phone: 414.8575

E-mail: [email protected]

The Honorable Calvin “Chip” Jackson 3 Harvest Ridge Drive • Columbia, S.C. 29229

Term: 2008-2012Home Phone: 736.3111; Cell: 351.3475

Business phone: 647.5166; Fax: 776.9977E-mail: [email protected]

The Honorable Susan Brill Secretary

401 Oak Brook Drive • Columbia, S.C. 29223Terms: 2006-2008, 2008-2012

Home phone: 788.8516; Cell phone: 361.4858Fax: 865.0340; E-mail: [email protected]

The Honorable Barbara Specter 5933 Woodvine Road • Columbia, S.C. 29206

Terms: 2002-2006, 2006-2010Cell phone: 429.8084


The Honorable Melinda S. Anderson, 9504 Highgate Road • Columbia, S.C. 29223Terms: 1990-1994, 1994-1998, 1998-2002,

2002-2006, 2006-2010Home phone: 419.1377; Cell phone: 463.1519


BOARD MEETINGSThe Richland School District Two Board of

Trustees meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Special meetings are held when necessary. Before each board meeting, the date, time, place and agenda are provided to the local news media. This information also is posted at

the meeting site, at each district school and on the district’s web site (www.richland2.org).

2010-2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO SCHOOLS AND CENTERS

Administrative Office

District Office

6831 Brookfield Road

Columbia, S.C. 29206

Dr. Katie Brochu, superintendent

787.1910/Fax 738.7374

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Clemson Road Child

Development Center

2621-A Clemson Road


Mrs. Debbie Brady, lead teacher

699.2536/Fax 699.2695

Spears Creek Road Child

Development Center

502 Spears Creek Church Road

Elgin, S.C. 29045

Mrs. Sabina Mosso-Taylor, lead teacher

865.5355/Fax 865.5356

MAGNET CENTERS

Center for Accelerated Preparation



Theresa Counts-Davis, lead teacher

738.8433 (fax 738.8434)

Center for Achievement

1141-A Kelly Mill Road

Blythewood, S.C. 29016

Mrs. Stephanie Courtney, lead teacher

691.7216/Fax 691.7214

Center for Inquiry

200 1/2 Summit Parkway


Dr. Lyn Mueller, lead teacher

699.2969/Fax 699.2963

Center for Knowledge

3006 Appleby Lane


Dr. Jo Lane Hall, lead teacher

699.2966/Fax 699.2967

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

125 Boney Road


Mr. Jeff Williams, principal

691.6880/Fax 691.6883

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Bookman Road Elementary

1245 Bookman Road

Elgin, S.C. 29045

Mr. Michael Guliano, principal

699.1724/Fax 699.0892

Bridge Creek Elementary

121 Bombing Range Road

Elgin, SC 29045

Arthur Newton, principal

462.3900/Fax 462.3901

Forest Lake Elementary



Dr. Kappy Cannon, principal

782.0470/Fax 738.7365

Joseph Keels Elementary

7500 Springcrest Drive


Mrs. Lynne Ladue, principal

736.8754/Fax 736.8773

Killian Elementary

2621 Clemson Road


Mr. Eric Brown, principal

699.2981/Fax 699.2971

Langford Elementary

474 Langford Road


Dr. Felix Figueroa, principal

691.4091/Fax 738.7535

Lake Carolina Elementary

1151 Kelly Mill Road


Vacant

714.1300/Fax 714.1301

Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary

225 N. Brickyard Road


Dr. Maree Price, principal

736.8730/Fax 699.3672

L. W. Conder Elementary

8040 Hunt Club Road


Dr. Shirley Watson, principal

736.8720/Fax 699.3688

North Springs Elementary

1300 Clemson Road


Mrs. Denise Barth, principal

736.3183/Fax 699.2732

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Polo Road Elementary

1250 Polo Road


Mrs. Jane Fancher, principal

419.2226/Fax 462.2173

Pontiac Elementary

500 Spears Creek Church Road

Elgin, S.C. 29045

Mrs. Beth Elliott, principal

699.2700/Fax 699.2704

Rice Creek Elementary

4751 Hard Scrabble Road


Mrs. Jan Fickling, principal

699.2900/Fax 699.2907

Round Top Elementary

449 Rimer Pond Road


Mrs. Jeaneen Tucker, principal

691.8676/Fax 691.8677

Sandlapper Elementary

1001 Longtown Road


Mrs. Linda Hall, principal

691.4045/Fax 691.2681

Windsor Elementary

9800 Dunbarton Drive


Mr. Eric Jeffcoat, principal

736.8723/Fax 699.3648

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Blythewood Middle

2351 Longtown Rd. East


Mrs. Brenda Hafner, principal

691.6850/Fax 691.6860

Dent Middle

2721 Decker Blvd


Mr. Randall Gary, principal

699.2750/Fax 699.2754

E.L. Wright Middle

2740 Alpine Road


Mrs. Lori Marrero, principal

736.8740/Fax 736.8798

Kelly Mill Middle

1141 Kelly Mill Road


Dr. Michaele Lemrow, principal

691.7210/Fax 691.7212

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Spring Valley High

120 Sparkleberry Lane


Dr. Greg Owings, principal

699.3500/Fax 699.3541

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Anna Boyd School

7900 Brookmont Lane


Mrs. Kelli Johnson, principal

935.0124/Fax 935.1212

Blythewood Academy

501 Main Street


Mr. Perry Mills, principal

691.6890/Fax 691.4396

ADULT, CONTINUING &

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center

750 Old Clemson Road


Mr. Curtis Watson, principal

736.8787/Fax 736.8785

Longleaf Middle

1160 Longreen Parkway


Mrs. Katinia Davis, principal

691.4870/Fax 691.4043

Summit Parkway Middle

200 Summit Parkway


Mr. Sig Tanner, principal

699.3580/Fax 699.3682

HIGH SCHOOLS

Blythewood High

10901 Wilson Boulevard


Mr. Keith Price, principal

691.4090/Fax 691.4097

Richland Northeast High



Mr. Ralph Schmidt, principal

699.2800/Fax 736.8750

Ridge View High

4801 Hard Scrabble Road


Dr. Marty Martin, principal

699.2999/Fax 699.2888

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It is the policy of Richland School District Two to provide a working environment where employees are free from any form of discrimination or harassment related to ones’ race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or other protected characteristic.

Sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed at students, either male or female, by district employees, substitutes, other students, volunteers or third parties associated with schools is strictly prohibited. Engaging in such conduct directed towards any student, employee, substitute, volunteer or visitor, either male or female, on school property or while under the jurisdiction of the school, including while on a school bus, or on a school sponsored trip or activity, is considered a violation that is disorderly, disruptive, and/or criminal in nature. Such conduct may result in termination and may be referred to law enforcement for investigation.

Sexual harassment may be generally defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and written, spoken, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed towards students, employees, substitutes, volunteers or visitors will not be tolerated. For further information regarding the district’s policy related to the prohibition of sexual harassment of students or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed towards students, refer to Board Policy JI, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and its accompanying Administrative Rule. For further information regarding the district’s policy related to the prohibition of sexual harassment of employees or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed towards employees, refer to Board Policy GBAA, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, and its accompanying Administrative Rule. For other information regarding sexual harassment, please contact your school’s administration or the district’s Human Resources Department. A complete listing of policies is available on the district’s website at www.richland2.org.

Any employee or student who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with Board Administrative Rule GBAA-R for employees and JI-R for students. All complaints will be investigated promptly. Students or employees who file such complaints, or any individuals who provide information relevant to such a complaint, will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in any form. Students who have knowledge that sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed at students is or may be occurring, should notify the school’s principal, a school counselor or a school administrator immediately. Employees must

DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

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DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)

notify their school’s principal, or the Human Resources Department immediately. Failure to report such harassment may result in an employee’s immediate termination and/or criminal charges being filed against you.

Similarly, harassment, intimidation or bullying of students is prohibited. Harassment, intimidation or bullying is defined as a gesture, electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act reasonably perceived to have the effect of either of the following: harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage; or insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school. If you are aware of harassment, intimidation or bullying of students, you must notify a school administrator immediately.

Any student who believes he or she has been subjected to harassment, intimidation or bullying, as defined in State law and Board Policy JICFAA (Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying), is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with Policy JICFAA/JICFAA-R. Reports may be made anonymously. Complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. Students who file such complaints, or any individuals who provide information relevant to such a complaint, will not be subjected to retaliation or reprisal in any form. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any individual determined to have engaged in such conduct towards a student.

Any person having inquiries concerning any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment, or the district’s compliance with the regulations related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex discrimination), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (discrimination on the basis of disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (racial or other discrimination), should consult school board policy JI (Student Rights and Responsibilities), board policy GBAA (Sexual Discrimination and Harassment), or policy GBK (Complaints and Grievances) or contact the following district representatives:

• Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination)

Traci Batchelder, Human Resources Director of Classified Personnel and Employee

Services


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• Title VII/ADEA Coordinator (age or other discrimination)

Mr. Roosevelt Garrick, Chief Human Resources Officer

• Section 504/Title I Coordinator (disability discrimination)

Dr. Karen Lovett, Human Resources Executive Director of Personnel Services

• Title VI Coordinator (racial discrimination)

Michele Taylor-Brown, Human Resources Director of Teacher Quality

Richland School District Two makes all employment related decisions without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic.

We wish to emphasize that it is the district’s fundamental policy to provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices. This policy extends to, among other things, hiring, working conditions, employee treatment, training programs, promotion, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any employee who believes he or she has been exposed to conduct that is in violation of this policy should feel free to exercise his/her rights by contacting the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer; 6831 Brookfield Road; Columbia, S.C. 29206; (803) 787-1910. The district will not retaliate against any employee because he or she has opposed any unlawful employment practice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)

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With the spread of information technologies throughout the district work place, Richland Two recognizes that employees are changing the way they share ideas, access and transmit information, and contact others. The use of new tools and systems bring new responsibilities.

Employees are expected to communicate in a professional manner consistent with state laws governing behavior of district employees and with federal laws governing copyright. Communications over the network are often public in nature, therefore general rules and standards for professional behavior and communications will apply. Richland Two encourages staff to make use of information technology to explore educational topics, conduct research, examine data and contact others for legitimate educational purposes.

THE DISTRICT DOES NOT PERMIT THE FOLLOWING

BEHAVIOR ON DISTRICT NETWORKS:

• Sending, receiving or displaying offensive messages or pictures;

• Using obscene language;

• Harassing, insulting or attacking others;

• Engaging in practices that threaten the network (e.g., loading files that may

introduce a virus);

• Violating copyright rules;

• Using others’ network account or password;

• Trespassing in others’ folders, documents or files;

• Intentionally wasting limited resources;

• Employing the network for commercial purposes;

• Violating regulations prescribed by the system coordinator;

• Accessing or transmitting confidential information without a legitimate

educational purpose; and

• Using removable media (flash drives, portable hard drives, etc.) to store or transport confidential employee or student information without explicit instruction to do so by supervisor.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY


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ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (Continued)

The employee’s personal use of non-district issued electronic equipment outside of working hours will be the concern of and warrant the attention of the board if it impairs the employee’s ability to effectively perform his/her job responsibilities or as it violates local, state or federal law or contractual agreements.

Reports of inappropriate behavior, violations or complaints will be routed to the employee’s supervisor for appropriate action. Unprofessional conduct may subject the employee to disciplinary actions consistent with state law, federal law and/or board policy.

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TEACHER FORUM EMPLOYEE CODE OF ETHICS

• Comply with all federal laws, state laws, and Richland School District Two Board

Policies.

• Model appropriate professional behavior and conduct.

• Treat colleagues, students and parents with kindness and respect.

• Be a positive role model in the school and community.

• Promote your school and the district in the most positive light.

• Maintain neutrality with regard to political and religious views when expressed on

school property or in one’s capacity as a district employee.

• Recognize and respect diversity of the school and community population.

• Exhibit honesty and integrity.

• Model and provide just and equitable treatment for all.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, teachers and parents.

• Promote knowledge and understanding of all children and their needs.

• Adhere to professional standards of educational practice.


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RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TEACHER FORUM EMPLOYEE CODE OF ETHICS (Continued)

• Nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social and civic potential for each student.

• Maintain a challenging learning environment.

• Establish an effective and consistent behavior management plan.

• Maintain responsible supervision of students at all school events.

• Assure that each student, staff member and employee is protected from harassment and

discrimination.

• Report violations of the law and non-compliance with regulations designed to protect

children and staff.

• Be present, punctual and prepared for class.

• Dress appropriately and professionally.

• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, other professionals, parents and community

GENERAL INFORMATIONProfessional Certification

Professional educators who have completed course work for an advanced degree (Bachelor’s + 18 hours, Master’s, Master’s + 30, or Doctorate) and who desire an updated certificate must request that their college or university submit sealed official transcripts to the State Department of Education’s Division of Educator Quality and Leadership, Office of Educator Certification. Educators must also complete and submit a Request for Change/Action form to the State Department of Education for updated certificates and additional endorsements. Educators should complete and submit a Request for Change/Action form for any changes in name, address, etc. to Jean C. Budden, Certification Specialist in the Human Resources Department.

Certificate Renewal

The South Carolina Professional teaching certificate is valid for five (5) years. During the five-year cycle, an educator must earn 120 renewal credits. Educators who do not hold a master’s degree must earn a minimum of sixty (60) renewal credits of the 120 credits required during each five-year validity period by completing at least three (3) semester hours of college credit at the graduate level.


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Questions regarding all aspects of certification, including acceptable courses, content areas, advanced degrees and experience credit should be directed to the South Carolina Teacher Certification Call Center at (803) 734-8466. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Inquiries may also be submitted via email at [email protected]. Please allow approximately seven to ten days for a response.

NOTE: The pay of certified employees is computed on the basis of credentials on file in the Human Resources Department. This compensation cannot be updated until a new South Carolina teaching certificate is presented to Human Resources by the employee. Certificate upgrades that affect salary will be processed in Human Resources and forwarded to payroll for salary adjustments. Certificate upgrades that affect a retroactive salary adjustment must be on file in Human Resources by the final teacher workday of the school year.

Drug-free Workplace

As a condition of employment, all district employees are required to abide by board policy GBEC. This policy stipulates that no employee will manufacture, distribute, dispense, transfer, possess or be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance while on district property or on sites of school or district activities. Employees are also required to give notice of any criminal conviction resulting from the violation of drug statutes occurring in the workplace.

A drug testing program is established in the transportation department for all personnel who drive school buses and/or other district vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING, RANDOM SELECTION TESTING AND INCLUSION OF DRUG TESTING ON PERIODIC PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE METHODS USED BY TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISORS TO MAINTAIN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE.

GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)


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Consistent with policy GBEC, any district employee who, in the judgment of his or her supervisor, appears to be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol may be tested upon reasonable cause for the use of alcohol or controlled substances.

Information on the dangers of drug abuse as well as the names and addresses of area drug counseling and rehabilitation programs may be obtained from the Benefits Department (738-3295).

Tobacco-free Workplace

The district prohibits the use and/or possession of all tobacco products or paraphernalia on school grounds or school sponsored events by all students, staff and visitors. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, bidis, kreteks, smokeless tobacco and snuff.

GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT2009-2010 FIGURES

School Levels Average Daily Attendance Average Daily MembershipPre-KindergartenElementary (K-5)

61910,685.13

62111,061.44

Middle (6-8) 5,607.69 5,780.37High (9-12) 7,242.22 7,422.36

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESA total of 1,568 students graduated from Blythewood, Richland Northeast, Ridge View and Spring Valley High Schools in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPSRichland Two students were offered more than $67,890,284.00 in scholarships during the 2009-2010 academic year, which is $3,39,000.00 more than the 2008-2009 academic year.

Do you know how many of the following languages

are spoken by Richland Two students?

1. AMHARIC 2. ARABIC 3. ASANTI 4. BENGALI 5. CAMBODIAN or KHMER 6. CANTONESE

7. CREOLE 8. ENGLISH 9. ESTONIAN 10. FARSI 11. FINNISH 12. FRENCH 13. GERMAN

14. GUJARATI 15. HINDI 16. ICELANDIC 17. IGBO or IBO 18. ILOCANO 19. INDIAN

20. ITALIAN 21. JAMAICAN 22. JAPANESE 23. KANNADA 24. KOREAN 25. KURDISH

26. LIBERIAN ENGLISH 27. MALAYALUM 28. MANDARIN 29. MARATHI 30. MICRONESIAN

31. PATUA 32. POHNPEIAN 33. POLISH 34. PORTUGUESE 35. PUNJABI

36. ROMANIAN or MOLDOVIAN 37. RUSSIAN 38. SAMOAN 39. SERBO-CROATIAN

40. SHONA 41. SINDHI 42. SOMALI or MAI MAI 43. SPANISH 44. SWAHILI 45. TAGALOG

46. TAMIL 47. TELUGU or TELEGU 48. THAI 49. TONGAN 50. TURKISH 51. TWI (AKAN)

52. URDU 53. VIETNAMESE 54. WOLOF 55. YORUBA

Answer: all of them!

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RICHLAND TWO AND THE NORTHEAST COMMUNITY

Richland School District Two (RSD2) serves the northeastern section of one of South Carolina’s most populated counties. Located north of Columbia and encompassing some of the newest residential areas in Richland County, the district covers an area of 242 square miles and comprises approximately one-third of the land area of the county. It is bounded on the north by Fairfield County and on the east by Kershaw and Sumter Counties.

Our district is one of the fastest growing districts in the state. Over 25,000 students are currently enrolled, with 68% minority representation, including a burgeoning Hispanic population. Children of military parents from Fort Jackson, the largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center in the United States Army, also attend RSD2 middle and high schools. RSD2 has 17 elementary schools, six middle schools, and four high schools, as well as three elementary magnet centers, two alternative schools, and an adult education center. With numerous languages identified within the district, diversity is as synonymous to the district as growth.

Richland Two remains one of only a few districts within the state to have received district-wide accreditation by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the S.C. Department of Education. The district’s child development program was among the first in the nation to earn accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our schools and staff continue to be recognized with awards for excellence.

More than a dozen of the district’s instructional and extracurricular programs for kindergarten through grade 12 have served as models for those developed in other districts across the state and nation. Innovative programs cover the spectrum from academics and technology to the arts, including 28 magnet programs offered in 2010-2011.

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2010-2011 PROJECTED REVENUE

LOCAL:

Local Property Taxes..........$73,690,064.00

Interest Income........................$310,000.00

Other Local Revenue..............$400,000.00

$74,400,064.00

STATE:

Property Tax Relief Fund...$44,621,849.00

Education Finance Act.......$40,171,064.00

State Consolidated Funds........$758,824.00

Fringe Benefits...................$21,980,142.00

Pupil Transportation................$646,430.00

EIA Transfer-(TSS)..............$1,836,250.00

Administrative Fee/Charter

Schools....................................$139,108.00

$110,153,667.00

FEDERAL:

Impact Aid..............................$447,903.00

Indirect Cost...........................$450,000.00

$897,903.00

Carryover Funds/Reserve

Fund........................................$812,083.00

TOTAL PROJECTED

EXPENDITURES: $186,263,717.00

2010-2011 PROPOSED BUDGET INFORMATIONGENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

2010-2011 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

Salaries…………………..$128,058,514.00

Fringe Benefits…...……….$41,544,256.00

*Utilities (Gas, Electric, Water,

Sewer).........................……..$2,609,792.00

Property Contracts

Contracts...............................$5,023,836.00

Repairs and Maintenance......$1,179,764.00

Telephone....……….................$519,293.00

Purchased Services................$3,214,898.00

Supplies…….................……$3,151,629.00

Equipment….……...................$552,683.00

Other.....……………………....$259,052.00

Board Contingency Funds....... $150,000.00

TOTAL PROJECTED

EXPENDITURES: $186,263,717.00

*$4,602,463.00 is budgeted in the Special Revenue Fund for utilities expenditures as required. This cost is being paid by the use of Federal Stimulus Funds.

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Richland Two Phone Numbers and Services

Academics…………….....………738.3277

Accounts Payable…………..……738.3225

Adult and Community

Education......................................736.8787

Benefits..………........................…738.3295

Buses…………….........…………736.3774

Curriculum……….........…………738.3312

Language Arts……….......………738.3254

Mathematics………..........………738.3268

Science/Health………..........……738.3270

Certification……….......…………738.3319

National Board……...……………738.3300

District Auditorium…….......……699-2896

District News……........…......…..738.3306

Expulsions……….........……....…738.3228

Food Services..………..…..……..736.3774

Homebound Instruction....…....….738.3261

Payroll……………..………...…..738.3225

Personnel……………...…....……738.3303

Psychological Services..............…738.3256

Purchasing………….....…………738.3298

Student Discipline………...……..738.3275

Superintendent……….........…….738.3236

Technology Education......……….736.8787

Testing Programs……………...…738.3263

Volunteering……...……..……….738.3210

Crimeline: 736.8756

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO’S 24-HOUR SECURITY NUMBER

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

INSURANCE BENEFITSHealth Insurance

All employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week in a regular budgeted position are eligible to participate in the health insurance program provided by the State of South Carolina’s Employee Insurance Program (EIP). Employees may choose one of the four health insurance options: the State Health Plan Savings Plan, the State Health Plan Standard Plan, BlueChoice Health Plan or CIGNA HMO. New employees have 31 days from the date of employment to complete an enrollment form. The health election is for a two-year period. Additions or deletions may also be made when any one of the following situations occurs: (1) marriage or divorce; (2) birth, adoption or placement of a child into the home; (3) death of a covered dependent and; (4) gain or loss of the opportunity to have group coverage through the spouse’s employment. An employee has 31 days to initiate the change if one of these instances occurs.

Changing from one plan to another can be done only in October, and the effective date of the change will be January 1 of the following year.

An employee must complete and submit a Notice of Election form (NOE) to the Benefits Department within the prescribed deadlines in order for health insurance coverage to be effective.

Employees who terminate employment with the district (for reasons other than gross misconduct) or their eligible dependents may buy extended coverage for group health and dental insurance (COBRA). Active employee insurance coverage ends the first day of the month following the last day of scheduled employment. Persons meeting the following qualifications are also eligible to buy extended coverage for group health and dental insurance:

1. Widow or widower of a covered employee.

2. Divorced or legally separated spouse of a covered employee.

3. Covered employee’s child who ceases to be covered as a dependent under the general application requirements of the plan when his or her dependent status ends.

4. Covered employees whose hours are reduced so that they no longer meet eligibility requirements under the plan.

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Employees retiring from public education or State employment should contact the Richland Two Benefits Department at 738.3295 to enroll in retiree insurance programs at least three weeks prior to their retirement date.

Dental Insurance

The state of South Carolina provides a dental plan at no cost to all eligible employees. The employee’s spouse and eligible dependents may be covered at the employee’s expense. Employees may also select supplemental dental coverage at their own expense. An enrollment form must be submitted within 31 days of employment for either or both of these coverages to be in effect. The dental election is for a two-year period. Certain changes may be made when there is a change in family status (see health insurance section).

Life Insurance

All active employees covered by any of the state-provided health plans are automatically enrolled for life insurance coverage of $3,000 provided by the state. The Richland Two Board of Trustees provides additional life coverage to all regularly budgeted district employees (both part-time and full-time), at no cost to the employees. Coverage is in the amount of one times the employee’s annual salary, with a minimum of $20,000 for full and part-time employees. Life insurance provided by the district carries a conversion privilege for employees whose employment terminates. Conversion must be made within 31 days of separation.

Any contributing member of the S.C. Retirement System (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Plan (State ORP) has an additional term life benefit equal to one full year’s salary if the employee has at least one year of continuous employment. This benefit is taxable to the beneficiary or can be rolled into another tax-deferred qualified retirement plan.

Employees who meet the eligibility requirements of the state health program are eligible to participate in the State Optional Life Insurance plan. This is a benefit for which the employee pays. Premiums are based upon the amount of coverage selected and the age of the employee.

For an additional premium, employees may purchase dependent life insurance for each eligible child or for one’s spouse, if the spouse is not a state employee.

All life insurance provided is term insurance. All employees should keep beneficiary designations up-to-date. Additional information and forms may be obtained from the Richland Two Benefits Department.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

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Long Term Disability Insurance

The Employee Insurance Program (EIP) offers basic long term disability insurance at no cost to all active employees covered by any of the state-provided health plans. Supplemental long term disability coverage is also available. Premiums are based on the employee’s salary, age, and plan selected.

Long Term Care Insurance

The Long Term Care optional insurance program covers expenses associated with custodial care on a direct pay basis.

Flexible Benefits Plan

The flexible benefits plan, administered under the MoneyPlus program, is an employee benefits program which is available on an elective basis to all benefits-eligible employees. This plan allows participating employees to make nontaxable payments for health and dental insurance premiums, non-reimbursable medical expenses and dependent care expenses. All MoneyPlus deductions are excluded from Federal, State and Social Security taxes. UPON EMPLOYMENT ALL FULL-TIME SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED IN THE MONEYPLUS INSURANCE PREMIUM PRE-TAXING FEATURE UNLESS AN EMPLOYEE REFUSES ENROLLMENT. Newly hired employees have a 31-day period from their date of employment to sign up for the Flexible Benefits Plan (medical spending requires completion of one year of employment prior to becoming eligible).

One consideration of participating in the plan is that the reduced gross salary amount will have an effect on the calculation of Social Security benefits. Further, an administration fee is charged for participation in the MoneyPlus program.

Forms and additional information may be obtained from the Richland Two Benefits Department (738.3295).

Retirement

All employees interested in retiring (including entrance into the TERI program) must provide a written statement of their intent to the attention of Faye James in the Human Resources Department. Ms. James must receive this statement at least three weeks prior to the employee’s planned retirement date. Employees that elect to begin the TERI program will be paid for their annual leave at the end of the TERI period.



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Workers’ Compensation

All employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation coverage which is provided by the district. If an injury occurs while an employee is working for the district, then the employee must complete and submit a “First Report of Injury” form to their school/location as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours after the accident.

If medical treatment is needed, the employee should receive medical care from Blythewood Family Care, 738 University Village Drive, Blythewood (461-0270) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Palmetto Health Works, 1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3-H (296-3500) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If medical treatment is needed during after hours, then the employee should visit Doctors Care Ridgeview on Hardscrabble Road or Doctors Care Northeast on Atrium Way. However, any employee in dire need of medical attention should seek treatment at the closest medical location, or dial 911 for assistance.

Generally, most medical expenses related to an on the job injury will be covered by Workers’ Compensation. If an injury requires the employee to lose more than seven consecutive days of work, then Workers’ Compensation will pay two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly wage up to a ceiling which is prescribed by the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Sick leave must be used for days not covered by Workers’ Compensation.

NOTE: Regularly scheduled new employee orientation and benefits information sessions are open to all employees. For a schedule of the sessions, contact the Richland Two Human Resources Department.

TOTAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PACKAGEExample: Teacher - 16 years of experience with a master’s degree (based on 190 days)Salary $53,963.00Matching Social Security 4,128.17Employer Portion of Retirement 6,955.83Health&Dental Insurance (Employee/Child) 5,028.17Worker’s Compensation 195.00Liability&Life Insurance 155.00TOTAL SALARY & BENEFITS: $70,425.17

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Sick/Personal Leave

Sick/Personal leave will be granted to all employees of the district who work in a regular budgeted position. Employees accrue Sick/Personal leave up to the following annual maximums:

Leave will accrue periodically as earned and may be taken in advance only with the superintendent’s approval. If employment terminates prior to the end of the contract period, or if employment starts after the beginning of the contract period, the leave entitlement will be prorated. Unused sick leave may be accumulated up to 102 days excluding the current year’s allocation. Any employee that misses more than five consecutive work days due to illness must apply for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).

Employees using more leave than allowed by policy are subject to loss of pay. Absence for ANY reason must be reported by the employee in the Employee Portal in Alio, the district’s payroll application. The appropriate reason for the absence must be listed.

Sick Leave

Of your annual Sick/Personal leave entitlement, the relative number of sick and personal leave days that accrue will vary based on your length of service.

• For employees with less than 5 years of service, Sick Leave is accrued at the following rates:

EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES (Continued)


Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 1.2 days per month up to 12 days annually

Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 1.3 days per month up to 13 days annually

Personnel employed 215-235 days will accrue 1.1667 days per month up to 14 days annually

Personnel employed 12 months will accrue 1.25 days per month up to 15 days annually

Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 0.9 of a day per month up to 9 days annually

Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 1.0 day per month up to 10 days annually


Personnel employed for 12 months accrue 1.0 day per month up to 12 days annually

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• On first day of the month following an employee’s 5th anniversary, Sick Leave is accrued at the following rates:

Personal/Emergency Leave

With the supervisor’s prior approval, a maximum of three (3) days of the total Sick/Personal leave accrual may be used for emergencies or approved personal reasons (including illness) annually by employees with less than five (5) full years of service in the district. This amount increases to six (6) days for employees with five (5) full years of uninterrupted service in the district. The increase from three (3) to six (6) Personal/Emergency leave days is effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s 5-year anniversary date.

Although Personal/Emergency Leave is a subset of your total Sick/Personal leave entitlement, it is accrued separately for administrative purposes.

• For employee with less than 5 years of service, Personal/Emergency Leave is accrued at the following rates:











• On the first day of the month following an employee’s 5th anniversary, Personal/Emergency Leave is accrued at the following rates:

To take more than three (3) consecutive days of Personal/Emergency leave, the employee must receive approval from the superintendent. The employee should submit a request in writing to his or her building principal or supervisor, who will forward the request with a recommendation to the superintendent. If approved, the days will be deducted from the employee’s current Personal/Emergency leave balance. Employees will be allowed to use their personal days in advance as approved by their supervisor. In the event of separation, any negative balance will be deducted from the employee’s final check. If an employee does not use their full allotment of personal days, the remaining balance will be transferred to the employee’s Sick Leave balance at the end of the fiscal year and the accrual for Personal/Emergency leave will start again at zero (0).

Requests for absences in excess of those allowed by the district’s leave policy should be made in writing to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. Such absences are subject to loss of a full day’s salary. Individual employees should keep accurate records of the number of days used in all categories.







Annual Leave, Transfer of Leave, and Leave at Retirement or Separation

For employees with a minimum of 15 years service in the district, accumulated Sick/Personal leave in excess of 57 days will be converted to annual leave. Annual Leave may generally be used for any reason requiring an employee to be away from work, after proper notification and approval by the employee’s immediate supervisor. Annual leave is cumulative up to 45 days.

Any employee who leaves the district after completing 15 or more consecutive years of service in Richland Two may receive reimbursement for days of accumulated leave at the current rate of substitute teacher pay. Compensation for up to 45 days of annual leave may be applied to the employee’s annual salary for South Carolina Retirement System purposes. For TERI participants, compensation for up to 45 days of annual leave will be paid at the end of the TERI period.

Upon the written request of an employee, accumulated leave will be transferred to any school district or state agency in the state as required by Section 59-1-400 and Section 8-11-46, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

At retirement, an employee may receive credit in the S.C. Retirement System for up to 4½ months (90 days) for unused sick leave. See board policy GCC/GDC.

Family and Medical Leave

Eligible employees will be provided leave consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 work weeks of unpaid family and medical leave in any 12-month fiscal year period. Appropriate paperwork must be submitted. When the FMLA leave is foreseeable, the employee must notify the district of the request for leave at least 30 days prior to the date when the leave is to begin. If the leave is not foreseeable, the employee must give notice as early as is practical. If the employee does not meet notice requirements, the district may deny the leave or delay the leave until the notice requirements have been met.

Additional information and request forms may be obtained from each school’s main office or from the Richland Two Human Resources Department (738.3267). See policy GCC/GDC.

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Military Leave

Employees who need to take military leave shall submit requests to the district superintendent in accordance with policy GCC/GDC.

Other options for military leave include:

• Military Caregiver Leave: An eligible employee who is a spouse, son, daughter, parent or next of kin of a covered service member with a serious injury or illness is entitled to up to 26 workweeks of unpaid leave during a “single 12-month period” to care for the service member.

• Qualifying Exigency Leave: An eligible employee is entitled to up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during the normal 12-month period established for FMLA leave for qualifying exigencies arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty, in support of a contingency operation. See policy GCC/GDC for further information or contact the Benefits Department at 803.738.3295.

Extended Leave

If an employee needs an extended period of time away from work beyond the time provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act because of his or her own personal health condition, the employee must submit a request for extended leave to the Human Resources Department. The employee may use available sick leave while under the care of a physician.

Leave for Bereavement

Employees will be granted up to three (3) days’ leave of absence with pay for bereavement in their household or in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, child, parent, brother or sister.

Subject to administrative approval, one (1) day’s leave of absence with pay will be allowed for bereavement involving other family members such as grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, parent-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece.

The superintendent is authorized to extend bereavement leave under certain circumstances. Authorized bereavement leave is not deducted from sick leave. See Board policy GCC/GDC.


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Jury Duty

Employees must notify their principal or other immediate supervisor in the event they are subpoenaed for jury service. Employees will receive up to 10 days of their regular pay for lost work time due to jury service.

Vacation

Personnel employed as twelve-month employees in a regular budgeted position earn vacation leave at a rate of .83 days per month. Vacation leave is not cumulative.

Procedures Concerning Reporting Absences

All absences of staff members, whether approved or not approved by their principal or other administrator, must be recorded in the employee portal.

All employees of Richland School District Two are paid according to salary schedules which are developed by the district administration and approved annually by the district board of trustees. Salary schedules are published and are maintained in all building locations within the district.

Individual salaries are determined by degree(s) earned and/or job classification and experience. Notice of change in an employee’s status which affects salary must be submitted to the Human Resources Department before any pay adjustments can be made.

Salary Deductions

The following is a list of non-voluntary salary deductions:

SOCIAL SECURITY (FICA) — The Social Security portion of FICA is 6.20 percent of your covered wages, up to a maximum wage base of $106,800.00 in 2010. The Medicare tax is 1.45 percent. There is no cap on earnings for the Medicare portion of FICA.

RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION — 6.50 percent on all earnings. All teachers and employees may participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), if eligible. Please contact the district’s Benefits Department

SALARY INFORMATION


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for details.

STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — withheld according to schedules provided by the State and Federal governments.

Voluntary deductions from salary may include:

• INSURANCE - health, dental and life

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES

• CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS (Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union)

• U.S. SAVINGS BONDS

• MEDICAL SPENDING - Funds are deducted through payroll pre-tax and are set aside to pay for medical expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE - Funds are deducted through payroll pre-tax and are set aside to pay for child care.

Annuity/Deferred Compensation

Richland School District Two offers full-time employees a program of payroll deductions for certain annuity/deferred compensation plans. The contribution into these plans is tax-deferred until the employee withdraws these funds.

Credit Unions

The district is affiliated with two local credit unions. Employees may join either of these by contacting the local representative. The Payroll Office will make deductions from full-time employees’ salaries upon receipt of an authorized statement from the credit union. Changes can be made upon request to the credit union by the employee. The approved credit unions in the district are:

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

1404 N. Millwood Avenue

Columbia, South Carolina 29250

803.254.5222

SALARY INFORMATION (Continued)


Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union

3122 Millwood Avenue

Columbia, South Carolina 29204

1.800.845.5550

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Direct Deposit

All employees new to the district who serve in a regular budgeted position will be enrolled in the direct deposit program. To begin this service, an employee must complete an Authorization for Automatic Deposits form with an attached voided check or blank deposit slip. On the first payday, the employee will receive a check. On the second pay period after direct deposit, pay will be deposited automatically in the designated account. In order to change accounts, an employee must provide a written request to the district’s Human Resources Department at least ten days prior to the pay period for which the change is requested.

Payroll Dates

All district employees are paid on the 15th day and the last day of each month. If the 15th or the last day falls on a weekend or a holiday, checks are issued the preceding Friday. The following is a list of payroll dates for the 2010-2011 school year:



July 15, 2010

July 30, 2010

August 13, 2010

August 31, 2010

September 15, 2010

September 30, 2010

January 13, 2011

January 31, 2011

February 15, 2011

February 28, 2011

March 15, 2011

March 31, 2011

October 15, 2010

October 29, 2010

November 15, 2010

November 30, 2010

December 15, 2010 *

December 17, 2010 *

April 15, 2011

April 29, 2011

May 13, 2011

May 31, 2011

June 15, 2011

June 30, 2011

* Subs paid on Dec. 17 only

As RSD2 is now online with Employee Portal, printed pay stubs will no longer be provided by the district. However, you are free to print and/or view your pay stub and W-2 from the district’s Employee Portal. To access your electronic pay stubs visit www.Richland2.org. Once you have accessed the district website’s homepage you will find the My HR Notification link under the Employee Resources tab. Should you require assistance logging in, there is a help link conveniently located on the Employee Portal. Please note, to log into this system you will use your Richland Two Username and your Novell Systems Password.

For a direct link to the Employee Portal, visit https://myhr.richland2.org/EmployeePortal/employee/login.php.

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Employment Classification Time Location

Certified and support employees in budgeted

positions

Available no later than 2 p.m. on district payroll date

Online, direct deposit

Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers,

homebound teachers, and adult education employees

Mailed one (1) day prior to district payroll date

Mailed to permanent address on file

Substitute custodial workers Available no later than 2 p.m. on district payroll date

Assigned location

Substitute bus drivers/monitors

Available no later than 2 p.m. on district payroll date

Support Services, Transportation Office


Payroll Distribution

Employees will receive payment of wages according to the following schedule:


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Class VIIDoctoral Degree

Class VIIMaster’s + 30 Hours

Class IMaster’s Degree

Class IIBachelor’s + 18 Hours

Class III

SALARY INFORMATION2010-2011 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR TEACHERS ANNUAL AND DAILY SCHEDULE – 190 DAYS

00 $43,273 $227.75 $40,794 $214.70 $37,937 $199.67 $34,742 $182.86 $33,180 $174.631 $43,273 $227.75 $40,794 $214.70 $37,937 $199.67 $34,742 $182.86 $33,180 $174.632 $44,573 $234.60 $41,783 $219.90 $38,933 $204.91 $35,585 $187.29 $33,852 $178.173 $45,830 $241.21 $42,773 $225.13 $39,928 $210.15 $36,459 $191.89 $34,687 $182.564 $47,173 $248.27 $43,766 $230.35 $40,907 $215.30 $37,305 $196.34 $35,494 $186.815 $48,468 $255.10 $44,759 $235.57 $41,907 $220.56 $38,176 $200.92 $36,332 $191.236 $50,708 $266.89 $46,076 $242.51 $43,080 $226.74 $39,144 $206.02 $37,131 $195.427 $52,007 $273.72 $47,078 $247.78 $44,068 $231.94 $40,010 $210.58 $37,958 $199.788 $53,296 $280.50 $48,065 $252.97 $45,066 $237.18 $40,863 $215.07 $38,755 $203.979 $54,592 $287.32 $49,059 $258.20 $46,054 $242.40 $41,891 $220.48 $39,585 $208.3410 $55,894 $294.18 $50,054 $263.45 $47,046 $247.61 $42,707 $224.77 $40,382 $212.5411 $57,526 $302.77 $51,363 $270.33 $48,224 $253.80 $43,577 $229.35 $41,209 $216.8912 $58,824 $309.60 $52,368 $275.62 $49,217 $259.04 $44,424 $233.81 $42,006 $221.0813 $60,116 $316.40 $53,364 $280.86 $50,204 $264.23 $45,299 $238.41 $42,837 $225.4614 $61,416 $323.25 $54,350 $286.05 $51,264 $269.81 $46,095 $242.61 $43,633 $229.6515 $62,713 $330.07 $55,343 $291.27 $52,190 $274.69 $46,925 $246.97 $44,461 $234.0116 $63,895 $336.29 $56,228 $295.94 $53,076 $279.35 $47,722 $251.17 $45,260 $238.2117 $65,076 $342.51 $57,115 $300.61 $53,963 $284.02 $48,549 $255.52 $46,087 $242.5618 $66,257 $348.72 $58,002 $305.27 $54,850 $288.69 $49,350 $259.74 $46,888 $246.7819 $67,524 $355.39 $58,554 $308.18 $55,390 $291.53 $49,797 $262.09 $47,318 $249.0420 $67,862 $357.17 $59,215 $311.66 $56,058 $295.05 $50,248 $264.46 $47,754 $251.3421 $68,750 $361.84 $59,880 $315.15 $56,719 $298.52 $50,706 $266.88 $48,198 $253.68 22-27 $69,635 $366.50 $60,545 $318.66 $57,385 $302.03 $51,165 $269.28 $48,642 $256.01*Inc. #1 $70,520 $371.16 $61,211 $322.17 $58,048 $305.51 $51,632 $271.75 $49,092 $258.38Inc. #2 $71,071 $374.05 $62,162 $327.17 $58,602 $308.44 $51,803 $272.65 $49,127 $258.56Inc. #3 $71,626 $376.98 $62,316 $327.97 $59,154 $311.34 $52,350 $275.52 $49,698 $261.57*Advance $72,180 $379.90 $62,866 $330.87 $59,709 $314.26 $52,909 $278.47 $50,266 $264.56

*Advance to inc. #1 upon completing the 28th year and with a valid teacher certificate. Five years’

service and a valid teacher certificate are required for advancement to the next highest increment.

Advancement is automatic.

Bachelor’s DegreeAnnual AnnualAnnualAnnualAnnualDaily DailyDailyDailyYear’s Exp.

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2010-11 School Year Calendar

July 4: Independence Day

August 12-18: All Teachers Workday/

Professional Development

August 19: First Day for Students

September 6: Labor Day (holiday)

September 29: Half-day for Elementary/ Middle Schools for parent/ teacher conference

October 22: All Teachers District Inservice

October 27: Early dismissal for Elementary Schools

November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break (holidays)

December 20-31: Winter Break (holidays)

January 14: All Teachers Workday/ Professional Development

January 17: Martin Luther King Day (holiday)

February 2: Early dismissal for Elementary Schools

February 21: Presidents Day (holiday inclement weather make-up day)

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

By state law, three inclement weather make-up days must be scheduled. If more than three inclement weather make-up days are needed, the Superintendent’s Faculty Advisory Council will make recommendations to the superintendent.

(Approved by FAC 11/04/2009)

(Approved by BOT 12/08/2009)

March 9: Early dismissal for Elementary Schools

March 21: All Teachers Workday/ Professional Development (inclement weather make-up day)

April 4-8: Spring Break (holidays)

April 22: All Teachers Workday/ Professional Development (inclement weather make-up day)

April 27: Early dismissal for Elementary Schools

May 30: Memorial Day (holiday)

June 3: Last Day of school

June 4: All Teachers Workday/ Professional Development

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