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Arizona Upgrade Academy Employee Handbook

 

Employee conduct and welfare

All employees are expected to work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the school and to be courteous to students, one another, and the public. Employees are expected to observe the following standards of conduct:

Recognize and respect the rights and property of students and coworkers and maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to students and coworkers. Report to work according to the assigned schedule. Notify their immediate supervisor as early as possible (preferably in advance) in the event that they must be absent or late. Observe all safety rules and regulations and report injuries or unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately. Use school time, funds, and property for authorized school business and activities only.

 

Sexual Harassment Policy

Employee-to-employee. Sexual harassment of a coworker is a form of discrimination and is prohibited by law. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors.

Employees who believe that they have been subject to sexual harassment are encouraged to come forward with complaints and should inform their principal, or supervisor except when it would require presenting a complaint to the alleged harasser. The school will promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment and take appropriate disciplinary action.

Employees who suspect a student is being sexually harassed or abused by another employee are obligated to report their concerns to the principal. All allegations of sexual harassment or sexual abuse of a student will be reported to the student's parents and promptly investigated. Conduct that may be characterized as known or suspected child abuse will also be reported to the appropriate authorities, as required by law.

Employee-to-student. Sexual harassment of students by employees is a form of discrimination and is prohibited by law. Sexual harassment of students includes any welcome or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other oral, written, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature. Romantic relationships between school employees and students are strictly prohibited. In most instances, sexual abuse of a student by an employee violates a student's constitutional right to bodily integrity. Sexual abuse may include, but is not limited to, fondling, sexual assault, or sexual intercourse.  Showing a student under age 18 a computer screen ) with a pornographic message, graphic, or picture is illegal. Staff involved in such activity will be terminated and reported to the appropriate authorities.

 

Drug Abuse Policy

Arizona Upgrade Academy is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment and will not tolerate the use of illegal drugs in the workplace. Employees who use or are under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during working hours will be dismissed.

 

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Arizona Upgrade Academy is committed to providing a campus environment free of the use of tobacco alcohol and the illegal use of drugs. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or the unlawful possession and use of alcohol are harmful and prohibited in and on property controlled by Arizona Upgrade Academy.  No employee or student is to report to work, class, or any school activity while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.  An employee or student who violates this policy is subject to discipline action, up to and including termination or expulsion as provided in state and federal law.

 

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Policy

All employees are required by state law to immediately report any suspected child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services. Teachers and other professional staff are required to file a report within 48 hours of the event that led to the suspicion. Under state law, any person reporting or assisting in the investigation of reported child abuse or neglect is immune from liability unless the report is made in bad faith or with malicious intent. Employees who suspect that a student has been or may be abused or neglected should report their concerns to the principal.

 

Safety Policy

The school has developed and promotes a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of its employees, students, and visitors. The safety program includes guidelines and procedures for responding to emergencies and activities to help reduce the frequency of accidents and injuries. To prevent or minimize injuries to employees, coworkers, and students, and to protect and conserve school equipment, employees must comply with the following requirement:

Observe all safety rules.
Keep work areas clean and orderly at all times.
Immediately report all accidents to their supervisor.
Operate only equipment or machines for which they have training and authorization.

 

Violence Assessment Team

All Full time employees of Arizona Upgrade Academy are members of the Violence Assessment Team (VAT).  The VAT is responsible for developing and implementing the violence program.  Additional members may be added by appointment of the Director.  The duties of the VAT include, but are not limited to:

1. Identifying potiential problems including facility-specific and individual personality-specific problems.

2. Designing and developing appropriate responses to threats and acts of violence.

3. Providing for timely and appropriate incident response.

Tobacco Use Policy

Smoking or using tobacco products is prohibited by law on school premises. This includes all buildings, playground areas, parking facilities, and facilities used for athletics and other activities. Notices stating that smoking is prohibited by law are displayed in prominent places in all school buildings.

 

Possession of Firearms Policy

Employees, visitors, and students are prohibited from bringing firearms, illegal knives, or other weapons onto school premises or any grounds or building where a school-sponsored activity takes place. To ensure the safety of all persons, employees who observe or suspect a violation of the school's weapons policy should report it to their supervisors or call the campus principal or principal's office immediately.

 

Visitors In The Workplace Policy.

All visitors are expected to enter the school through the main entrance and sign in or report to the office. Authorized visitors will receive directions or be escorted to their destination. Employees who observe an unauthorized individual on the school premises should immediately direct him or her to the building office or contact the administrator in charge.

 

Copyrighted Materials Policy

Employees are expected to comply with the provisions of copyright law relating to the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of copyrighted materials (i.e., printed material, videos, computer data and programs, etc.). Rented videotapes are to be used in the classroom for educational purposes only. Duplication or backups of computer programs and data must be made within the provisions of the purchase agreement.

 

Computer Use Policy

The school’s electronic communications systems, including its network access to the Internet, are to be used for administrative and instructional purposes only. Electronic mail transmissions and other use of the electronic communications systems are not confidential and can be monitored at any time to ensure appropriate use. Failure to do so can result in suspension or termination of privileges and may lead to disciplinary action. Employees with questions about computer use and data management can contact the Director.

 

Student Travel Policy

Travel for students may be approved when the educational experiences and value to the school’s programs have been established and are in accordance with the philosophy of appropriateness for various grade levels and type of activity. Trips for students may be permitted only under special circumstances and shall require approval of the Director. Approval of these trips shall be from the Director. A written request shall be submitted prior to designated funds solicitation, reservations being made or public announcements of the trip.

Donations to provide chartered transportation for students shall require approval of the director. Under no circumstance shall school employees or representatives from booster club programs or individuals rent, lease, or charter transportation and equipment without prior approval of the Director.

 

I have read the contents of this handbook and under-stand the rules and policies it contains.

 

 

 

 

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