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2012-13
Campus
Administrative Regulations
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Table of Contents Introduction
Introduction 3
Mission Statement 3
Motto 3
Administrative Contact Information 4
Office Staff Contact Information 4
School Improvement Team 4
Professional Responsibilities
Work Day 5
Absences 5
Non-DutyVacation 6
Comp Time amp Overtime 6
Leaving Campus 6
Parking 6
Requesting Classroom Materials and Supplies 6
Department Budgets7
Department Grant7
Staff Development and Training 7
Faculty and Staff Dress Code Policy 8
Lesson Plans8
Substitute Folder 9
Student SafetyMonitoring 9
Field Trips 9
FacultyDepartment Meetings 10
Employee Appraisal 10
Facilities amp Maintenance
Building and EquipmentFurniture 10
Building Keys and ID Badges11
Maintenance and Repairs 11
Textbooks 11
Campus Safety
Visitors 12
Deliveries 12
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee 12
Instructional Programs and Academic Responsibilities
Media in the Classroom 13
Student Attendance 13
Make-Up Work 14
Student Discipline 14
Serious Student DisruptionsDiscipline 14
Student and Adult Confrontations 15
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Emergency Student Removal 15
Student Grading 15
Report Cards 15
Failing Grades 16
Homework16
SAC Assignments 16
Student Requests 16
Bell Schedule 16
Morning Student Pick Up 17
Student Lunch 17
ElectronicsEquipment Use Policy
AudioVisual Equipment 17
Cell PhonesTelephones 17
Copiers and Paper 18
EmailVoicemail 18
Office Services 18
Mail Services 18
Appendices
KEYS Academy Purchase Order Request Form 19
Time Clock Correction Form 19
Employee Time Clock User Agreement 20
Receipt Form 21
INTRODUCTION
KEYS Academy
(Keep Every Youth in School)
Faculty and staff members of KEYS Academy are the strongest most-compassionate hardest-working
employees in SISD To make it at KEYS Academy it takes ldquothe best of the bestrdquo and so congratulations
are in order for you as one of the elite few who are included in this prestigious group known as KEYS
Academy Faculty and Staff
In order to assist you and make the 2012-13 school year a successful year for you KEYS Academy
administration is providing this Administrative Regulation manual for you to be used in conjunction
with all SISD policies and procedures This manual is intended to be as thorough as possible but there
may be situations that require adjustments andor changes at KEYS Academy Therefore this manual is
a ldquolivingrdquo document and will be updated as the need arises in order to serve you and your needs better
KEYS Mission Statement
KEYS Academy provides students an opportunity to become productive members of society by way of a
quality learning environment that promotes excellence and develops interpersonal skills necessary to
resolve academic family and social conflict thereby improving their self-image and control over their
lives
KEYS Academy Motto
Discovering Excellence
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Administrative Team
Ellen Brewer Principal 937-4007 bbrewesisdnet
Renee King Assistant Principal 937-4008 rkingpsisdnet
Martha Trujillo Counselor 937-4010 mtruji07sisdnet
Andrew Alarcon DICE 937-4019 analarconsisdnet
Viola Lares Intervention Specialist 937-4050 vlaressisdnet
Office Staff Mary Macias BudgetSecretary 937-4001 mmacia06sisdnet
Connie Macias AttendanceRegistrar 937-4004 cmacia11sisdnet
Veronica Feliciano Scheduling Clerk 937-4029 vrelicsisdnet
Jessica Lerma Clerk 1 937-4000 jlermasisdnet
Darlene Diaz CIS 937-4035 bdunlosisdnet
Moises Soto Facilities 937-4037 msotosisdnet
Carmen Mahon Nurse 937-4034 cmahonsisdnet
2012 ndash 13 School Improvement Team
Ms Ellen Brewer Principal
Ms Renee King Assistant Principal
Mr Andrew Alarcon Intervention Coach and Enrichment Team Representative
Mrs Viola Lares Intervention Coach
Ms Darlene Diaz Communities in Schools
Ms Suzie Villa Social Studies Representative
Ms Monique Garza Science Representative
Mr Jesse Ochoa ELAR Representative
Mr Patrick O‟Neill Socorro ISD School District
TBD Parent Representative
TBD Community Representative
The SIT Committee will meet the Monday following the regularly scheduled SISD Board of Trustees
meeting each month Start time is 400 pm and will occur in room 516 In the event a SIT meeting
cannot occur due to a conflict reschedule information will be provided via email
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PROFESSIONAL REPONSIBILITIES
Work Day
Employees are required to work the full amount each day If an employee cannot attend work for any
reason it is their responsibility to adhere to attendance policies and report their absence to the Aesop
system It is not the campus secretaryrsquos responsibility to report employee absences only in extreme
emergencies will this be allowed Personal appointments should be schedule at times when students are
not in attendance such as intersession and summer break
At-Will EmployeesTime-Clock Ad Reg (DEA)
Employees such as Instructional Aides and Clerks are required to work 75 hours a day An
instructional aide‟s workday is 800 am-415 pm Under no circumstances may an employee
work more than the required 75 hours Employees are expected to finish required work within
the 75 daily hours Each employee using the Time-Clock is required to submit a signed Time-
Clock Employee Agreement Form immediately after receiving their initial or yearly update
training All policies related to Time-Clock usage will be strictly adhered to and employees are
responsible for correctly punching in and out each day Missing punches are not allowed
ExemptProfessional Employees
Employees such as administrators counselors and teachers are considered professional and
ldquoExemptrdquo employees (employees who do not qualify for the minimum wage and overtime
provisions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA) The minimum workday for
teachers at KEYS Academy is 800 am ndash 400 pm in accordance with the 187 days on the
District‟s 187 Teacher Calendar (approved early release days excluded) However as
professional employees exempt staff members (teachers counselors instructional coaches
and administrators) are expected to work as needed to complete assigned duties and
requirements on time and meet all deadlines This may require the professional employee to
work longer than the minimum day especially if student data information indicate a need
Absences
As stated above it is the employee‟s responsibility to report their absences to the Aesop system by either
calling _________ or visiting the AESOP website before 600 am After 600 am absences are to be
reported to the campus secretary A courtesy notification to your supervisor and the principal is greatly
appreciated Absences of four hours or less are considered half-day absences while absences greater
than four hours are full day absences All absences are to be reported prior to the absence and employees
requesting ldquoSchool Businessrdquo and ldquoPersonalrdquo days must do so by submitting the proper form to their
administrative supervisor at least three (3) days prior to the absence Please note discretionary or
personal leave will not be approved on staff-development days workdays student testing (State and
Local) days before and after a holiday and at administrative discretion Illnesses on state-mandated
testing dates Fridays and days when a personal or non-duty day has been requested and denied will
require a written doctorrsquos excuse without exception Absences due to jury-duty or court subpoena
require a copy of written documentation provided by the justice system prior to the absence (AdReg
(DEC)) Please be advised that this documentation is submitted to the SISD Human Resources
Department and SISD reserves the right to verify the information is correct and true
Unfilled Teacher Absences
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Table of Contents Introduction
Introduction 3
Mission Statement 3
Motto 3
Administrative Contact Information 4
Office Staff Contact Information 4
School Improvement Team 4
Professional Responsibilities
Work Day 5
Absences 5
Non-DutyVacation 6
Comp Time amp Overtime 6
Leaving Campus 6
Parking 6
Requesting Classroom Materials and Supplies 6
Department Budgets7
Department Grant7
Staff Development and Training 7
Faculty and Staff Dress Code Policy 8
Lesson Plans8
Substitute Folder 9
Student SafetyMonitoring 9
Field Trips 9
FacultyDepartment Meetings 10
Employee Appraisal 10
Facilities amp Maintenance
Building and EquipmentFurniture 10
Building Keys and ID Badges11
Maintenance and Repairs 11
Textbooks 11
Campus Safety
Visitors 12
Deliveries 12
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee 12
Instructional Programs and Academic Responsibilities
Media in the Classroom 13
Student Attendance 13
Make-Up Work 14
Student Discipline 14
Serious Student DisruptionsDiscipline 14
Student and Adult Confrontations 15
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Emergency Student Removal 15
Student Grading 15
Report Cards 15
Failing Grades 16
Homework16
SAC Assignments 16
Student Requests 16
Bell Schedule 16
Morning Student Pick Up 17
Student Lunch 17
ElectronicsEquipment Use Policy
AudioVisual Equipment 17
Cell PhonesTelephones 17
Copiers and Paper 18
EmailVoicemail 18
Office Services 18
Mail Services 18
Appendices
KEYS Academy Purchase Order Request Form 19
Time Clock Correction Form 19
Employee Time Clock User Agreement 20
Receipt Form 21
INTRODUCTION
KEYS Academy
(Keep Every Youth in School)
Faculty and staff members of KEYS Academy are the strongest most-compassionate hardest-working
employees in SISD To make it at KEYS Academy it takes ldquothe best of the bestrdquo and so congratulations
are in order for you as one of the elite few who are included in this prestigious group known as KEYS
Academy Faculty and Staff
In order to assist you and make the 2012-13 school year a successful year for you KEYS Academy
administration is providing this Administrative Regulation manual for you to be used in conjunction
with all SISD policies and procedures This manual is intended to be as thorough as possible but there
may be situations that require adjustments andor changes at KEYS Academy Therefore this manual is
a ldquolivingrdquo document and will be updated as the need arises in order to serve you and your needs better
KEYS Mission Statement
KEYS Academy provides students an opportunity to become productive members of society by way of a
quality learning environment that promotes excellence and develops interpersonal skills necessary to
resolve academic family and social conflict thereby improving their self-image and control over their
lives
KEYS Academy Motto
Discovering Excellence
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Administrative Team
Ellen Brewer Principal 937-4007 bbrewesisdnet
Renee King Assistant Principal 937-4008 rkingpsisdnet
Martha Trujillo Counselor 937-4010 mtruji07sisdnet
Andrew Alarcon DICE 937-4019 analarconsisdnet
Viola Lares Intervention Specialist 937-4050 vlaressisdnet
Office Staff Mary Macias BudgetSecretary 937-4001 mmacia06sisdnet
Connie Macias AttendanceRegistrar 937-4004 cmacia11sisdnet
Veronica Feliciano Scheduling Clerk 937-4029 vrelicsisdnet
Jessica Lerma Clerk 1 937-4000 jlermasisdnet
Darlene Diaz CIS 937-4035 bdunlosisdnet
Moises Soto Facilities 937-4037 msotosisdnet
Carmen Mahon Nurse 937-4034 cmahonsisdnet
2012 ndash 13 School Improvement Team
Ms Ellen Brewer Principal
Ms Renee King Assistant Principal
Mr Andrew Alarcon Intervention Coach and Enrichment Team Representative
Mrs Viola Lares Intervention Coach
Ms Darlene Diaz Communities in Schools
Ms Suzie Villa Social Studies Representative
Ms Monique Garza Science Representative
Mr Jesse Ochoa ELAR Representative
Mr Patrick O‟Neill Socorro ISD School District
TBD Parent Representative
TBD Community Representative
The SIT Committee will meet the Monday following the regularly scheduled SISD Board of Trustees
meeting each month Start time is 400 pm and will occur in room 516 In the event a SIT meeting
cannot occur due to a conflict reschedule information will be provided via email
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PROFESSIONAL REPONSIBILITIES
Work Day
Employees are required to work the full amount each day If an employee cannot attend work for any
reason it is their responsibility to adhere to attendance policies and report their absence to the Aesop
system It is not the campus secretaryrsquos responsibility to report employee absences only in extreme
emergencies will this be allowed Personal appointments should be schedule at times when students are
not in attendance such as intersession and summer break
At-Will EmployeesTime-Clock Ad Reg (DEA)
Employees such as Instructional Aides and Clerks are required to work 75 hours a day An
instructional aide‟s workday is 800 am-415 pm Under no circumstances may an employee
work more than the required 75 hours Employees are expected to finish required work within
the 75 daily hours Each employee using the Time-Clock is required to submit a signed Time-
Clock Employee Agreement Form immediately after receiving their initial or yearly update
training All policies related to Time-Clock usage will be strictly adhered to and employees are
responsible for correctly punching in and out each day Missing punches are not allowed
ExemptProfessional Employees
Employees such as administrators counselors and teachers are considered professional and
ldquoExemptrdquo employees (employees who do not qualify for the minimum wage and overtime
provisions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA) The minimum workday for
teachers at KEYS Academy is 800 am ndash 400 pm in accordance with the 187 days on the
District‟s 187 Teacher Calendar (approved early release days excluded) However as
professional employees exempt staff members (teachers counselors instructional coaches
and administrators) are expected to work as needed to complete assigned duties and
requirements on time and meet all deadlines This may require the professional employee to
work longer than the minimum day especially if student data information indicate a need
Absences
As stated above it is the employee‟s responsibility to report their absences to the Aesop system by either
calling _________ or visiting the AESOP website before 600 am After 600 am absences are to be
reported to the campus secretary A courtesy notification to your supervisor and the principal is greatly
appreciated Absences of four hours or less are considered half-day absences while absences greater
than four hours are full day absences All absences are to be reported prior to the absence and employees
requesting ldquoSchool Businessrdquo and ldquoPersonalrdquo days must do so by submitting the proper form to their
administrative supervisor at least three (3) days prior to the absence Please note discretionary or
personal leave will not be approved on staff-development days workdays student testing (State and
Local) days before and after a holiday and at administrative discretion Illnesses on state-mandated
testing dates Fridays and days when a personal or non-duty day has been requested and denied will
require a written doctorrsquos excuse without exception Absences due to jury-duty or court subpoena
require a copy of written documentation provided by the justice system prior to the absence (AdReg
(DEC)) Please be advised that this documentation is submitted to the SISD Human Resources
Department and SISD reserves the right to verify the information is correct and true
Unfilled Teacher Absences
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Emergency Student Removal 15
Student Grading 15
Report Cards 15
Failing Grades 16
Homework16
SAC Assignments 16
Student Requests 16
Bell Schedule 16
Morning Student Pick Up 17
Student Lunch 17
ElectronicsEquipment Use Policy
AudioVisual Equipment 17
Cell PhonesTelephones 17
Copiers and Paper 18
EmailVoicemail 18
Office Services 18
Mail Services 18
Appendices
KEYS Academy Purchase Order Request Form 19
Time Clock Correction Form 19
Employee Time Clock User Agreement 20
Receipt Form 21
INTRODUCTION
KEYS Academy
(Keep Every Youth in School)
Faculty and staff members of KEYS Academy are the strongest most-compassionate hardest-working
employees in SISD To make it at KEYS Academy it takes ldquothe best of the bestrdquo and so congratulations
are in order for you as one of the elite few who are included in this prestigious group known as KEYS
Academy Faculty and Staff
In order to assist you and make the 2012-13 school year a successful year for you KEYS Academy
administration is providing this Administrative Regulation manual for you to be used in conjunction
with all SISD policies and procedures This manual is intended to be as thorough as possible but there
may be situations that require adjustments andor changes at KEYS Academy Therefore this manual is
a ldquolivingrdquo document and will be updated as the need arises in order to serve you and your needs better
KEYS Mission Statement
KEYS Academy provides students an opportunity to become productive members of society by way of a
quality learning environment that promotes excellence and develops interpersonal skills necessary to
resolve academic family and social conflict thereby improving their self-image and control over their
lives
KEYS Academy Motto
Discovering Excellence
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Administrative Team
Ellen Brewer Principal 937-4007 bbrewesisdnet
Renee King Assistant Principal 937-4008 rkingpsisdnet
Martha Trujillo Counselor 937-4010 mtruji07sisdnet
Andrew Alarcon DICE 937-4019 analarconsisdnet
Viola Lares Intervention Specialist 937-4050 vlaressisdnet
Office Staff Mary Macias BudgetSecretary 937-4001 mmacia06sisdnet
Connie Macias AttendanceRegistrar 937-4004 cmacia11sisdnet
Veronica Feliciano Scheduling Clerk 937-4029 vrelicsisdnet
Jessica Lerma Clerk 1 937-4000 jlermasisdnet
Darlene Diaz CIS 937-4035 bdunlosisdnet
Moises Soto Facilities 937-4037 msotosisdnet
Carmen Mahon Nurse 937-4034 cmahonsisdnet
2012 ndash 13 School Improvement Team
Ms Ellen Brewer Principal
Ms Renee King Assistant Principal
Mr Andrew Alarcon Intervention Coach and Enrichment Team Representative
Mrs Viola Lares Intervention Coach
Ms Darlene Diaz Communities in Schools
Ms Suzie Villa Social Studies Representative
Ms Monique Garza Science Representative
Mr Jesse Ochoa ELAR Representative
Mr Patrick O‟Neill Socorro ISD School District
TBD Parent Representative
TBD Community Representative
The SIT Committee will meet the Monday following the regularly scheduled SISD Board of Trustees
meeting each month Start time is 400 pm and will occur in room 516 In the event a SIT meeting
cannot occur due to a conflict reschedule information will be provided via email
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PROFESSIONAL REPONSIBILITIES
Work Day
Employees are required to work the full amount each day If an employee cannot attend work for any
reason it is their responsibility to adhere to attendance policies and report their absence to the Aesop
system It is not the campus secretaryrsquos responsibility to report employee absences only in extreme
emergencies will this be allowed Personal appointments should be schedule at times when students are
not in attendance such as intersession and summer break
At-Will EmployeesTime-Clock Ad Reg (DEA)
Employees such as Instructional Aides and Clerks are required to work 75 hours a day An
instructional aide‟s workday is 800 am-415 pm Under no circumstances may an employee
work more than the required 75 hours Employees are expected to finish required work within
the 75 daily hours Each employee using the Time-Clock is required to submit a signed Time-
Clock Employee Agreement Form immediately after receiving their initial or yearly update
training All policies related to Time-Clock usage will be strictly adhered to and employees are
responsible for correctly punching in and out each day Missing punches are not allowed
ExemptProfessional Employees
Employees such as administrators counselors and teachers are considered professional and
ldquoExemptrdquo employees (employees who do not qualify for the minimum wage and overtime
provisions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA) The minimum workday for
teachers at KEYS Academy is 800 am ndash 400 pm in accordance with the 187 days on the
District‟s 187 Teacher Calendar (approved early release days excluded) However as
professional employees exempt staff members (teachers counselors instructional coaches
and administrators) are expected to work as needed to complete assigned duties and
requirements on time and meet all deadlines This may require the professional employee to
work longer than the minimum day especially if student data information indicate a need
Absences
As stated above it is the employee‟s responsibility to report their absences to the Aesop system by either
calling _________ or visiting the AESOP website before 600 am After 600 am absences are to be
reported to the campus secretary A courtesy notification to your supervisor and the principal is greatly
appreciated Absences of four hours or less are considered half-day absences while absences greater
than four hours are full day absences All absences are to be reported prior to the absence and employees
requesting ldquoSchool Businessrdquo and ldquoPersonalrdquo days must do so by submitting the proper form to their
administrative supervisor at least three (3) days prior to the absence Please note discretionary or
personal leave will not be approved on staff-development days workdays student testing (State and
Local) days before and after a holiday and at administrative discretion Illnesses on state-mandated
testing dates Fridays and days when a personal or non-duty day has been requested and denied will
require a written doctorrsquos excuse without exception Absences due to jury-duty or court subpoena
require a copy of written documentation provided by the justice system prior to the absence (AdReg
(DEC)) Please be advised that this documentation is submitted to the SISD Human Resources
Department and SISD reserves the right to verify the information is correct and true
Unfilled Teacher Absences
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Administrative Team
Ellen Brewer Principal 937-4007 bbrewesisdnet
Renee King Assistant Principal 937-4008 rkingpsisdnet
Martha Trujillo Counselor 937-4010 mtruji07sisdnet
Andrew Alarcon DICE 937-4019 analarconsisdnet
Viola Lares Intervention Specialist 937-4050 vlaressisdnet
Office Staff Mary Macias BudgetSecretary 937-4001 mmacia06sisdnet
Connie Macias AttendanceRegistrar 937-4004 cmacia11sisdnet
Veronica Feliciano Scheduling Clerk 937-4029 vrelicsisdnet
Jessica Lerma Clerk 1 937-4000 jlermasisdnet
Darlene Diaz CIS 937-4035 bdunlosisdnet
Moises Soto Facilities 937-4037 msotosisdnet
Carmen Mahon Nurse 937-4034 cmahonsisdnet
2012 ndash 13 School Improvement Team
Ms Ellen Brewer Principal
Ms Renee King Assistant Principal
Mr Andrew Alarcon Intervention Coach and Enrichment Team Representative
Mrs Viola Lares Intervention Coach
Ms Darlene Diaz Communities in Schools
Ms Suzie Villa Social Studies Representative
Ms Monique Garza Science Representative
Mr Jesse Ochoa ELAR Representative
Mr Patrick O‟Neill Socorro ISD School District
TBD Parent Representative
TBD Community Representative
The SIT Committee will meet the Monday following the regularly scheduled SISD Board of Trustees
meeting each month Start time is 400 pm and will occur in room 516 In the event a SIT meeting
cannot occur due to a conflict reschedule information will be provided via email
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PROFESSIONAL REPONSIBILITIES
Work Day
Employees are required to work the full amount each day If an employee cannot attend work for any
reason it is their responsibility to adhere to attendance policies and report their absence to the Aesop
system It is not the campus secretaryrsquos responsibility to report employee absences only in extreme
emergencies will this be allowed Personal appointments should be schedule at times when students are
not in attendance such as intersession and summer break
At-Will EmployeesTime-Clock Ad Reg (DEA)
Employees such as Instructional Aides and Clerks are required to work 75 hours a day An
instructional aide‟s workday is 800 am-415 pm Under no circumstances may an employee
work more than the required 75 hours Employees are expected to finish required work within
the 75 daily hours Each employee using the Time-Clock is required to submit a signed Time-
Clock Employee Agreement Form immediately after receiving their initial or yearly update
training All policies related to Time-Clock usage will be strictly adhered to and employees are
responsible for correctly punching in and out each day Missing punches are not allowed
ExemptProfessional Employees
Employees such as administrators counselors and teachers are considered professional and
ldquoExemptrdquo employees (employees who do not qualify for the minimum wage and overtime
provisions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA) The minimum workday for
teachers at KEYS Academy is 800 am ndash 400 pm in accordance with the 187 days on the
District‟s 187 Teacher Calendar (approved early release days excluded) However as
professional employees exempt staff members (teachers counselors instructional coaches
and administrators) are expected to work as needed to complete assigned duties and
requirements on time and meet all deadlines This may require the professional employee to
work longer than the minimum day especially if student data information indicate a need
Absences
As stated above it is the employee‟s responsibility to report their absences to the Aesop system by either
calling _________ or visiting the AESOP website before 600 am After 600 am absences are to be
reported to the campus secretary A courtesy notification to your supervisor and the principal is greatly
appreciated Absences of four hours or less are considered half-day absences while absences greater
than four hours are full day absences All absences are to be reported prior to the absence and employees
requesting ldquoSchool Businessrdquo and ldquoPersonalrdquo days must do so by submitting the proper form to their
administrative supervisor at least three (3) days prior to the absence Please note discretionary or
personal leave will not be approved on staff-development days workdays student testing (State and
Local) days before and after a holiday and at administrative discretion Illnesses on state-mandated
testing dates Fridays and days when a personal or non-duty day has been requested and denied will
require a written doctorrsquos excuse without exception Absences due to jury-duty or court subpoena
require a copy of written documentation provided by the justice system prior to the absence (AdReg
(DEC)) Please be advised that this documentation is submitted to the SISD Human Resources
Department and SISD reserves the right to verify the information is correct and true
Unfilled Teacher Absences
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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PROFESSIONAL REPONSIBILITIES
Work Day
Employees are required to work the full amount each day If an employee cannot attend work for any
reason it is their responsibility to adhere to attendance policies and report their absence to the Aesop
system It is not the campus secretaryrsquos responsibility to report employee absences only in extreme
emergencies will this be allowed Personal appointments should be schedule at times when students are
not in attendance such as intersession and summer break
At-Will EmployeesTime-Clock Ad Reg (DEA)
Employees such as Instructional Aides and Clerks are required to work 75 hours a day An
instructional aide‟s workday is 800 am-415 pm Under no circumstances may an employee
work more than the required 75 hours Employees are expected to finish required work within
the 75 daily hours Each employee using the Time-Clock is required to submit a signed Time-
Clock Employee Agreement Form immediately after receiving their initial or yearly update
training All policies related to Time-Clock usage will be strictly adhered to and employees are
responsible for correctly punching in and out each day Missing punches are not allowed
ExemptProfessional Employees
Employees such as administrators counselors and teachers are considered professional and
ldquoExemptrdquo employees (employees who do not qualify for the minimum wage and overtime
provisions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA) The minimum workday for
teachers at KEYS Academy is 800 am ndash 400 pm in accordance with the 187 days on the
District‟s 187 Teacher Calendar (approved early release days excluded) However as
professional employees exempt staff members (teachers counselors instructional coaches
and administrators) are expected to work as needed to complete assigned duties and
requirements on time and meet all deadlines This may require the professional employee to
work longer than the minimum day especially if student data information indicate a need
Absences
As stated above it is the employee‟s responsibility to report their absences to the Aesop system by either
calling _________ or visiting the AESOP website before 600 am After 600 am absences are to be
reported to the campus secretary A courtesy notification to your supervisor and the principal is greatly
appreciated Absences of four hours or less are considered half-day absences while absences greater
than four hours are full day absences All absences are to be reported prior to the absence and employees
requesting ldquoSchool Businessrdquo and ldquoPersonalrdquo days must do so by submitting the proper form to their
administrative supervisor at least three (3) days prior to the absence Please note discretionary or
personal leave will not be approved on staff-development days workdays student testing (State and
Local) days before and after a holiday and at administrative discretion Illnesses on state-mandated
testing dates Fridays and days when a personal or non-duty day has been requested and denied will
require a written doctorrsquos excuse without exception Absences due to jury-duty or court subpoena
require a copy of written documentation provided by the justice system prior to the absence (AdReg
(DEC)) Please be advised that this documentation is submitted to the SISD Human Resources
Department and SISD reserves the right to verify the information is correct and true
Unfilled Teacher Absences
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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If a teacher‟s reported absence is unfilled the office staff will notify the instructional aide and
arrange coverage if possible The instructional aide will assume responsibility for the students
until a substitute teacher or coverage arrives
Non-DutyVacation
Employees working more than 187 may receive non-duty days each year Employee requests to use non-
duty days must be submitted using a Non-Duty Form at least three days in advance to the campus
principal If the request is not answered by the time of the desired absence the request is automatically
approved As with Discretionary or Personal leave non-duty requests on certain dates are not allowed
These days are when students are in session staff development and work days any State or Local
testing days the days immediately preceding or following a holiday and at administrator discretion
Illnesses occurring on dates that have been requested as non-duty and denied will require a written
doctor‟s noteexcuse
Comp Time and Overtime
Overtime and comp time is not allowed Only in extremely unique situations or emergencies will
overtime resulting in comp-time or additional pay be approved by the campus principal Employees are
expected to strictly adhere to Department of Labor Standards and Time-clock Procedures set forth by the
District and KEYS Academy Administration Anyone accruing unauthorized overtime will be issued an
official reprimand If an employee needs to submit a Time Clock Correction Form or a Request to
EarnUse Comp Time they may access the forms in the appendices of this handbook or with the campus
secretary
Leaving Campus
Employees must have administrative approval to leave the campus during the school day Any faculty
or staff member leaving campus during the planning and preparation period must sign-inout in the front
office as well as notifying campus administration through the use of sign out form Any employee
arriving an hour late or leaving an hour early will need to request half day absence to AESOP system A
lunch sign-in and out form will be available with the receptionist
Parking
Employees are required to park in designated parking spots If a spot is not reserved for an employee
they may use any of the non-designated parking spots Vehicles parked illegally may be towed Do not
double-park park in designated Fire Lanes Bus Loading Zones or designated Handicapped spots
(unless legally authorized) If you need special temporary parking consideration contact a campus
administrator ahead of time
Requesting ClassroomOffice Materials and Supplies
Requests to buy classroomoffice materials and supplies must be submitted using a Purchase Order
Request with the proper documentation You will need to include the goal andor strategy from Campus
Improvement Plan (CIP) as well as the TEKSTAKS Objective(s) that corresponds to the order
Additionally the funds used to pay for the items must be available in the department budget Therefore
all department teachers must be in agreement of the purchase Please follow these steps when submitting
a supplies request form
Get a Purchase Order Request from the campus secretary or by clicking the above link
Click the link below to go to the District‟s website and the current posted bids o Awarded Summary Sheets (aka ldquoBid Tabs)
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Choose appropriate bid by going through all pages
Find what you want and get all vendor information
Completely fill out Purchase Order Request and attach a copy of the bid
Turn in form to your supervisor
Check back later with the secretary to see if it was approved by administration and submitted (3-
4 days)
The usual process time for correctly submitted forms is one week for local vendors and ten (10) days
for out-of-town vendors Purchases from non-vendors are possible in some cases however the process
is lengthy In all situations there is no next day service so please plan accordingly All purchases must be
made using this system Please note the administration at KEYS Academy has decided not to allow
reimbursements Requests for reimbursement will be denied
Finding bids is not always an easy process The steps above will assist you but if you‟re having
difficulty finding a unique bid please call the Purchasing Department at 937-0163 for assistance You
can also visit the following link to see the Purchasing Department Handbook
Sole Source Vendors are companies that carry a product others don‟t If the item you are purchasing
comes from a Sole Source Vendor you will need to obtain a quote from the company by either fax or
email and attach it to PO If you aren‟t sure whether or not the company is a sole source vendor try a
Google search of the product you‟re buying to see if other companies carry the item
Reimbursement will not be honored
Department Budgets
Campus department budgets must be spent in accordance with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
Purchases must be related to the CIP through goals and objectives and included on the Purchase Order
Request Additionally at least eighty-five percent (85) of the department budget must be spent on
instructional materials that are student centered Administration may require justification from the
department how materials will be used before Purchase Order Requests are approved Department
budgets for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
Math $1000 General Fund
Science $4000 General Fund
ELA $1000 General Fund
Social Studies $1000 General Fund
Technology $500 General Fund
Department Grant
A $400000 department grant will be awarded by the SIT committee in November Interested
departments will need to submit their complete KEYS Academy 2011-12 Department Grant
Application The SIT Committee will choose the winning application at the January meeting The grant
must be spent by March 1 2011
Staff Development and Training
All faculty and staff are required to attend staff-development dayshours in accordance with their
position Socorro Independent School District‟s (SISD) requirements in relation to staff-development
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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can be found at Policy DMA Legal ldquoProfessional Development Required Staff Developmentrdquo Staff
development opportunities will be offered by KEYS Academy (KA) and SISD in order to assist
employees to meet required training It is the employeersquos responsibility to ensure they complete all
required staff-development Staff members are required to sign-in at all KA and District staff-
development sessions and proof of attendance (certificate) must be submitted to the employee‟s
supervisor within two weeks of the session The documentation will become a part of the employees
appraisal file
At KEYS Academy the School Improvement Team (SIT) will make recommendations to the principal
in relation to employee staff development Off campus staff development is encouraged however due
to recent budget constraints out-of-town travel and high cost workshops will not be allowed
Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of any opportunity once their SISD District staff
development requirements are met Please submit requests using the following process
Submit a detailed request to your SIT representative via email at least one month before the
training date (plan accordingly)
Attend the next SIT meeting and be prepared to defend your request
If the request to the SIT and principal is approved obtain and complete a Trip Request (TR)
Form
Submit the TR to the campus secretary at least three weeks before the scheduled event
Submit proof of attendance campus secretary after the training
Attend the next SIT Committee meeting to give a brief report on the event
Be prepared to present what was learned to the faculty and staff at KA
Teachers are required to relate all staff-development requests to the Teacher Self-Report Section III no
9 that asks the teacher to list three areas of interest for future learning Additionally all staff
development requests must be related to the CIP DIP and TEKSTAKS Objectives
If a teacher has registered for training or a conference paid by the school and is unable to attend it is the
teacher‟s responsibility to contact KA administration immediately This will allow another teacher the
opportunity to attend the workshop or give the campus enough time to cancel However if the teacher
does not inform administration and does not attend the training heshe will be responsible for the
expenses incurred by the school If the staff development is out-of-town and travel arrangements have
been made that cannot be transferred the teacher will be responsible for the expenses incurred
Faculty amp Staff Dress Code Policy
To set the best example possible for our students faculty and staff members are expected to look
professional and appropriate to the position they fill at all times It is the expectation that the manner of
dress does not interfere with instruction or is a topic of discussion The administration at KEYS
Academy reserves the right to determine appropriateness of employee clothing and will address
inconsistencies on an individual basis Jeans are to be worn only on Thursdayrsquos with a college shirt or
on Fridayrsquos with a campus shirt Employees attending training off-campus are expected to wear
professional dress jeans shorts and casual footwear (beach style flip-flops) are inappropriate to wear
when representing KEYS Academy
Lesson Plans
At a minimum lesson plans covering the following week must be turned in to the campus secretary
every Wednesday by 400 pm Teachers can submit lesson plans spanning more than one week at a time
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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if they choose When submitting lesson plans please use the campus cover sheet Lesson plans are to be
aligned with CSCOPE and include objectives smart goals diagnostic assessments and current
assessment data Additionally district initiatives of Rigor amp Relevance Kagan Cooperative
Learning and Differentiated Instruction must be included in lesson plan construction A regularly
scheduled meeting with administration will take place through campus homeroom period and lesson
plans will be evaluated using the Rigor and Relevance model The teacher should have all needed
materials with them at the meeting
Substitute Folders
All teachers are required to prepare and maintain substitute information All substitute information must
contain a seating chart attendance procedures emergency procedures evacuation plan morning duty
schedule all bell schedules three (3) days of lesson plans a discipline plan and a note to the substitute
that includes special discipline information regarding students (Schaeffer House students‟ needs what to
do in an emergency etc) The substitute information can be uploaded into the AESOP system and must
be updated every nine (9) weeks by the first Monday of the nine weeks This information will also be
used to document proficiency where appropriate in the appraisal instrument
Student SafetyMonitoring
Teachers will be responsible for reporting to their assigned morning duty stations in addition to the
overall safety of the campus at all times Administration and the security team will work in tandem to
release the students to the parentsguardians in an efficient manner
Field Trips
At this Field Trips are not approved at KEYS Academy
FacultyDepartment Meetings
Faculty meetings will be held as needed both during and prior to the Campus Homeroom Period Staff
will be given advance notice and attendance is mandatory Sign-in sheets and agendas will be provided
for faculty meetings outside of the regular school day Signatures on the sign-in sheets will not be
allowed once the meeting is concluded Evidence of attendance at department meetings is required and
will be used as documentation on the appraisal document as appropriate Departments are responsible
for maintaining the documentation and submitting copies to administration
Faculty and Department Meeting Norms
Be Professional ndash Participants are expected to maintain an optimistic attitude be courteous and
polite keep cell phones on silent participate and share information respectfully and be a team
player
Stay Focused ndash Participants are expected to provide and adhere to an agenda keep discussions
and issues work related stay on task maintain consistency and begin and end on time
Be Prepared ndash Participants are expected to bring needed materials and data stay current on
district and campus policies and be knowledgeable on current educational practices and trends
Employee Appraisal
KEYS Administration will be conducting numerous employee walk-throughs and observations
throughout the year These will vary in length from five minutes to one hour (or more) The
observations are intended to assist the employee with improved performance and open communication
between the administrator and the employee about instructional expectations for teachers and
instructional aides and performance expectations for all other employees All administrators will meet
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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with their staff during the month of August for a pre-observation meeting in order to review the
appraisal document and set up expectations for performance It is expected that all teacher appraisal
observations will be completed by the end of September As per district policy administration will
schedule teacher appraisal observations at a mutually agreed upon time with the teacher If the teacher
is not present the day of the scheduled observation the appraiser will conduct the observation at the
agreed upon time on the instructional day the teacher returns (in accordance with the PDAS
observation calendar) Other staff members will receive their appraisal reports in accordance with SISD
practices Staff members are to check the Eduphoria system consistently to check for
observationappraisal information
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Building and EquipmentFurniture
Everyone is responsible for teaching the students a sense of pride and responsibility for the care of the
building and equipment If you observe any student destroying or damaging any part of the building or
school equipment you must contact the office immediately and submit a Discipline Referral Form
You are responsible for the inventory and care of any furniture supplies and equipment in your
possession and classroomOffice Lost or stolen equipment must be reported to the front office within
twenty-four (24) hours and a police report must be filed All items on your classroom Inventory List
will need to be accounted for at the conclusion of the school year Try to conduct periodic inventory
checks or at least one per academic quarter in order to make the end of year Fixed Assets Report easier
Please notify the front office immediately when something is broken or stolen This applies to copy
machines the laminating machine overhead projectors televisions DVDVCRs and IWBs If the
equipment is in your classroom please include in writing the description of the item serial number and
location of the equipment DO NOT MOVE LARGE BROKEN ITEMS a custodian will assist you
Moving or trading surplus equipmentfurniture is not allowed without administrative approval If you
wish to move surplus equipmentfurniture to another classroom complete the Maintenance Request
Form and submit it to the front office for administrative approval All custodians have been directed to
ask for this documentation with administration approval before responding to or completing any
movement request All furniture and equipment actions must be noted on the Inventory List and initialed
by the parties involved
Building Keys and Identification Badges
KA Faculty and Staff will be issued identification badges Once issued employees are required to wear
their ID while on duty at all times
Keys and badges will be issued by the campus secretary and assignment records will remain in the front
office All employees will be required to sign for their badge and any keys they receive Please exercise
extreme care with these items as it is the responsibility of the person assigned them to see they are used
properly Under no circumstances are keys or badges to be duplicated or loaned to any adult or
student Doing so will result in an administrative reprimand Loss of a key or badge should be reported
immediately or within twenty-four (24) hours Replacements of both keys and badges will be cost the
employee a $5 fee for each item Depending on the key lost the cost could change significantly as
rekeying a door may be necessary The cost for this process is $25
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Master keys and outside door keys will not be issued under any circumstances If you need access to the
building before or after hours see the assistant principal or hisher designee to make arrangements
All keys and badges will be turned in at the end of the school year to the assistant principal or hisher
designee as a part of the end-of-year check out Keys for doors and cabinets should be neatly organized
and clearly labeled when turned in to the office
Maintenance and Repairs
In the event equipment andor furniture in your officeclassroom needs attention please complete a
Maintenance Repair Request form and turn it into the front office In order to maintain and preserve the
new KEYS Academy facility it is important that you do not mount items to the wall using glue tape or
liquid nails Use an approved hanger to mount items and request assistance from the
custodialmaintenance staff when necessary
Any items posted on walls for display in any part of the building and areas that can be observed are to
look organized uniform professional and neat at all times
Notify the front office immediately when you notice graffiti so that it can be removed as quickly as
possible Submit a Discipline Referral if you observe the student writing the graffiti If your custodian
forgets to clean a portion of your classroom or you have a special cleaning request contact Head
Custodian Moises Soto to address the situation
Textbooks KEYS Academy does not issue individual students a personal textbook Rather teachers are to use a
classroom set of books and maintain a Textbook Inventory and Assignment SISD policy CMD Legal
Equipment and Supplies Management Instructional Materials Care and Accounting outline the
District‟s expectations in relation to textbooks
At the beginning of the year please check the textbook inventory for your classroom set of books to
make sure it matches the end of year inventory If you find any discrepancies see the assistant principal
immediately to resolve the situation as you are fully responsible for these books
Check each book carefully for damage and record all damage before assigning the book to a student
Assign a specific book to each student to use in class Please use the Textbook Inventory and
Assignment to track this information Please check your classroom set of books for damage every three
weeks If a book is lost inform the assistant principal immediately If a book has been removed from
circulation indicate on the inventory list REMOVED and turn in removed book to administrator
The assistant principal will inventory books at the end of the school year
Campus Safety
Visitors
All visitors to the KEYS Academy campus must check in at the front office and receive a visitor‟s pass
KEYS Academy employees‟ friends or family members (including children) are not allowed on the
KEYS Academy campus during the instructional day unless the employee has received prior written
administrative approval Any unauthorized visitor on campus should be reported to the front office
immediately at 937-4000
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Deliveries
Employees may not have personal items they have purchased delivered to KEYS Academy Flowers
gifts etc sent to the employee are acceptable KA will not accept deliveries of any kind for students
Emergency Operations and Safety Committee
Please refer to the EOP in the event of an emergency Socorro Independent School District‟s Police
Department will oversee the emergency planning throughout the District The School Resource Officer
(SRO) from KEYS Academy will facilitate the Safety Committee and will be responsible for ensuring
the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Staff members interested in serving on the campus Safety Committee should contact the SRO or
assistant principal
Each staff member will be given a copy of the EOP upon completion or once the document is updated
The EOP will include descriptions of specific events and what the employee should do in the event of a
crisis Some topics that will be included are
Active shooterLock down
Fire drills and safety
Shelter in place
Severe FloodingNatural Disasters
Natural gas leaks
Inclement Weather
Please remember to include information relating to the EOP in your substitute folder and display critical
information such as the Code Blue Cheat Sheet appropriately
Instructional Program and Academic Responsibilities
Media Use in the Classroom
KEYS Academy administration encourages the uses of different types of media to foster learning in the
classroom Documentaries television programming radio video etc is acceptable as an instructional
tool when used appropriately Feature FilmsMotion Pictures are not allowed at KEYS Academy The
following guidelines are to be met when using media in the classroom
Media cannot contain nudity profanity or sexual situations
Media involving drugs and alcohol should be utilized educationally and should be used with
extreme discretion The message to students must discourage consumption
Media must be related to the CSCOPE documents lesson plans and must have a lesson
associated with it
Media may be used for instructional purposes only
Media is never to be used strictly as entertainment value or down time for students
Teachers wishing to use a form of media as an instructional tool must acquire the SISD Video
Use Form and submit it prior to use
Student Attendance
Teachers are responsible for keeping timely and accurate student attendance The teacher is required to
report and correct attendance errors within 24 hours to the attendance clerk without exception
The attendance clerk keeps account of all daily student attendance for campus accountability KEYS
staff (other than a trained PEIMSattendance clerk) may not handle student absence documentation
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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received from a parent If a parent or student tries to give you information regarding an absence send
the information and the student to the attendance clerk with the instructional aide Office personnel are
required to sign and date stamp when they received the parent notification then provide parents a copy
of the received information
Office personnel are required to keep student sign-in logs that track the date and exact times students are
in the office area
Excused ndash Absences due to illness of the student or serious illness or death in the immediate
family subpoenas for court and medical and dental appointments are considered excused
Unexcused ndash Absences that do not fit the above criteria for excused absence are considered
unexcused
Truancy - This is a violation of the State Compulsory Attendance Law Truancy is an absence
without permission of parents andor school officials for any length of time
Attendance Codes
A = Unresolved L = Legal
B = School Business M = Teen Parent
C = Court P = Parent Request
D = DoctorDental Appt R = Runaway
E = Excused S = Suspension
F = Funeral T = Tardy
G = Religious Holiday U = Unexcused
J = SAC V = Truant
K = Weather X = School activity
Z = Field Trip
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused)
Three (3) days in a four (4) week period
Nine (9) days in an eighteen (18) week period (semester)
Eighteen (18) days per school year
Make Up Work
Students with an excused absence are required to make up missed work The student should be given
the same work (if possible) which was required of the other students Students must be given one day to
make up work for each day missed
Students with an unexcused absence or truancy are allowed to make up work pending
teacheradministrator approval (case by case basis)
Student Discipline
KEYS Academy faculty and staff will develop a core set of classroom rules to be used in every
classroom through the BOYS TOWN Model Teachers can establish additional classroom procedures
Every teacher must submit their classroom management plan before the first day of instruction It is the
teacher‟s responsibility to deal with classroom discipline as outlined in the SISD Student Code of
Conduct and KEYS Academy administration will not address any level 1 and some level 2 offenses
Teachers are expected to include unacceptable behavior(s) and correlating consequences in their
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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classroom management plan Before referring a student to the office teachers are required to contact the
parent or guardian and notify the parentguardian the student is being given a discipline referral and the
reasons for the referral Students displaying consistent misbehavior and earning multiple referrals are
in need of additional attention Therefore teachers are required to schedule and hold a face to face
conference with the parentguardian of any student they have written up more than once within three
days of the latest referral
Serious Discipline InfractionsDiscipline
Security and SRO are not responsible for classroom discipline and should not be called to assist teachers
with level one (1) and two (2) offenses If a teacher requests assistance from a security guard or SRO
the teacher must have followed all the steps in their classroom management plan and submit a discipline
referral at the time of assistance It is expected by campus administration that if a teacher needs
assistance by security or SRO the behavior is severe enough to warrant a citation followed by a parent
conference by the teacher
Notable Violations (Violations that will receive greater and more immediate consequences)
Fighting inciting a fight attending a fight or planning a fight
Retaliationaggression against a KEYS Academy employee
Violating the SISD DrugWeapon Free Zone
The KEYS Academy administration reserves the right to make final decisions concerning any
discipline issue
StudentAdult Confrontations
At no time are adults allowed to engage in confrontations with students KEYS Academy employees are
expected to remain calm and in control of student situations at all times If a student is upset the adult is
expected to deescalate the situation and work with the students until heshe is calm
Emergency Student Removal
Students should only be removed from the instructional setting if
1 The student is a physical threat to themselves or another person
2 They are in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3 They are in possession of a weapon
If you suspect a student is under the influence of drugsalcohol or in possession of a weapons stay safe
and have student removed from classroom Set up a predetermined signal so the student will not be
bdquotipped-off‟ and call for security andor an administrator Keep an eye on the student without alarming
himher until help arrives Never confront a student of having or being under the influence of
controlled substance
Student Grading
All teachers will follow the grading and evaluation procedures according to SISD Policy Grades for
each reporting period shall be determined by a combination of daily grades major exams andor projects
andor other performance activities relating to TEKS Guidelines for grading shall be clearly
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year The policy will adhere to
the following guidelines for grades 6-12
Daily grades (15 grades minimum) 50 of nine weeks grade
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Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Version 2012-131
Major Grades (chapter tests and projects) 40 of nine weeks grade
Nine weeks test ndash 10 of nine weeks grade (Comprehensive and shall include a campus and or
grade level benchmarkcommon assessment to be weighted at no more than 25)
Socorro ISD grading policies are extensive and must be reviewed by all instructional staff Specific
district level administrative regulation can be found on the district website Ad Reg EIA EIA Legal and
EIA Local
Report Cards and Progress Reports Report cards will be prepared for each student and sent home according to the district calendar
However teachers at KEYS Academy are required to post their grades every Thursday by 430 pm
The grading system affords teachers an opportunity to communicate with parents about their
daughter‟sson‟s grades on a regular basis and is required in order to accurately review a student‟s
progress Teachers will receive a Friday Morning IPR report every Friday which will notify them of
their status in relation to posting grades Additionally although report cards will be distributed at the end
of every nine week grading period it is the teacherrsquos responsibility to notify parents when the
student is in danger of failing a grading period The report card being sent home does not satisfy
SISDrsquos requirement of parent notification at KEYS Academy Teachers should document the time
and date of any such notification and subsequent parent meeting thoroughly
Failing Grades
Any teacher recording a failing grade for a student on a progress report or report card for a student must
be able to document parent meetings in which the failing grades were discussed If the failing grades are
due to missing work the teacher must be able to document how the teacher worked with the student to
make-up the missing work If the failure is due to a lack of masterylow grades the teacher must
document how they have tutored the student outside of regular class time in order for the student to
achieve understanding and master the concept(s)
You must be able to substantiate any grade given to a student whether passing or failing
Homework
In order for homework to be meaningful and effective it must be an integral part of classroom
instruction and the grading policy Homework Best Practices Reinforcementextension of a daily
lesson discoveryenrichment advance knowledge of an upcoming lesson test preparation
SAC Assignments Students assigned to SAC must receive the lesson for each day they are assigned to SAC The lessons
should be meaningful related to the current in-class lesson (if the same lesson can‟t be provided)
correlated to the appropriate curriculum and reasonable in length General SAC lessons need to be
prepared by the teacher and given to the SAC aide for use until a specific lesson can be prepared and
in order to take the place of lecture and other class time the student canrsquot observe while in SAC
Student Requests
Counselor (Code 4)
The KEYS Academy counselor is available for students from 800 am to 400 pm In non-
emergency situations relay a student‟s request to see the counselor via email The counselor
will then arrange to meet with the student at an agreed upon daytime In an emergency CRISIS
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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situation send the student with an instructional aide immediately The counselor is ALWAYS
available for a student in CRISIS
Fighting (Code 3)
Call the front office and indicate a code 3
Nurse (Code 2)
If a student requests to see the nurse fulfill the request immediately If the nurse feels that the
student is taking advantage in order to leave the room the nurse will notify the administration
Do not make a medical judgment Remember Nurses are the only members of a campus allowed
to distribute medication Students should not take any medication in class
Restroom (Code 1)
If a student requests to use the restroom and it is still some time before the scheduled bathroom
break request assistance through a code 1 Monitors are stationed in the hallways to assist and
staff should be able to see a monitor easily once they look in the hallways Teachers may also
send the instructional aide to find the monitor for assistance
Administration
Students requesting to see administration can do so via a teacher and email As with the
counselor if it is an emergency enlist the assistance of a monitor or security guard
Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 847 (Announcements 845 ndash 847)
1st Period 850ndash 951 Code one from 951 ndash1001
2nd
Period 1004 ndash 1105
3rd
Period 1108 ndash 1209
MS LunchHS CE 1212 ndash 1257 (MS Aides w studentsHS aides at lunch)
HS LunchMS CE 100 ndash 145 (HS Aides w students MS aides at lunch)
4th
Period 148 ndash 249
5th
Period 252 ndash 353
Teachers May Leave 400
Aides Can Leave 415
Early Release Bell Schedule
Gates Open 705 ndash 750
Teachers and Aides Report 800
Homeroom 810 ndash 840
1st Period 841 ndash 920
2nd
Period 921 ndash 1000
3rd
Period 1001 ndash 1040
4th
Period 1041 ndash 1120
5th
Period 1121 ndash 1200
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Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
Morning Student Pick-Up
Teachers and aides need to pick up their homeroom students and breakfast in the cafeteria by 809 am
in order for homeroom to begin at 810 A cafeteria seating chart will be provided Students will be
seated at the homeroom table in the morning so they will be ready when the teacher picks them up Girls
and boys will not sit together As the class leaves through the door the girl(s) in the class will fall in line
last and the instructional aide will leave with the class
Student Lunch
Students will eat lunch in their assigned classroom unless they have earned the privilege of ldquofree lunchrdquo
in the cafeteria The instructional aides will help monitor the students as assigned
ELECTRONICSEQUIPMENT USE
Audiovisual Equipment
Every classroom at KEYS Academy is equipped with an Interactive White Board that takes the place of
virtually every piece of audiovisual equipment Therefore KEYS Academy has dispensed with all other
forms of AV equipment and there is no longer any of this equipment available for use as of this year
Cell PhonesTelephones
In order to protect the quality of instruction in the classroom during instructional periods teachers and
instructional aides may not use their personal cell phones or classroom phones for personal use The cell
phone does not have to be off but at a minimum must be in silent mode In the event of an emergency
KEYS Academy administration will happily work with teachers and instructional aides to accommodate
employee needs
Copiers and Paper
Copy machines are available in the teacher‟s lounge for teacher use The office copy machine is for
office use only Each teacher will be given their own paper to use in the copier NO TEACHER WILL
BE GIVEN MORE THAN ANY OTHER TEACHER Additional paper will not be given
Email and Voicemail Employees are required to check their email and voicemail daily These forms of communication have
been provided to employees by SISD as a means of communicating with supervisors SISD personnel
parents students and community members Teachers are expected to share their email and voicemail
with parentguardians and respond to inquiries from the community quickly and thoroughly As
communication is an important part of the school environment email and voicemail usage will be
documented in the employee appraisal process for all employees
Office Services
The front office staff will provide certain office services such as faxing laminating and shredding for
employees upon request Please allow at least a week for services that require laminating copying etc
Speak to the receptionist if you need assistance with one of these services
Mail Services
Employees all have a mail box in the teacher‟s workroomlounge that daily mail and messages will be
placed in Large packages and items not fitting in the files will be delivered to the employee or a
message will be given to the employee for instructions for picking up the package
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Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
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Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
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Updated 7252012 753 AM
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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Version 2012-131
2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
P a g e | 18
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
Phone
Fax
Notes
Name Principal Approval
Req by Assistant Supt Approval $000
Date Account $000
No QTY Item Unit Price Total Price
1 $000
2 $000
3 $000
4 $000
5 $000
6 $000
7 $000
8 $000
9 $000
10 $000
11 $000
12 $000
13 $000
14 $000
15 $000
16 $000
17 $000
18 $000
19 $000
20 $000
21 $000
22 $000
Purchase Order Requisition
Vendor
Vendor
Address
$000
Description amp Part or Catalog Number
TOTAL
An interactive electronic version of this form can be found on the campus website
P a g e | 19
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
P a g e | 20
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
P a g e | 19
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
P a g e | 20
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
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2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
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TIME CLOCK EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT
1 I acknowledge the time clock will be the official pay authorization in Socorro Independent School District
2 Employees will receive a paycheck based on the data submitted by the time clock
3 It is the employeersquos responsibility to punch inout on the authorized time clock in a timely manner which
reflects the true hours worked Employees may not work hours ldquooff the clockrdquo if there is a time clock
available In the event that there is not a time clock available employees must report the worked hours to the
supervisor in order for the supervisor to enter the worked hours
4 Missing punches inout lunches etc will omit hours worked for that period of time and pay week therefore
a reduction in pay could occur
5 When a pre-approved work assignment requires an employee to start or end a work day in a location other
than where the employeersquos authorized time clock is located report to sub-finder a school business absence to
justify the shortage of work time on the employeersquos time sheet
6 Overtime and compensatory time must be approved by the supervisor before it occurs and compensatory
time must be called into sub-finder by the supervisor for the absence of time reported by the time clock
7 It is the employeersquos responsibility to report as soon as possible to hisher supervisor difficulties with punching
in or out Difficulties should be reported within 24 hours
8 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour allowed by the time clock for an employee to be on
time or to leave work for the day This rule is for pay purposes only Reporting or leaving work on time
should be adhered to strictly
9 There is a 7 minute rounding rule to each quarter hour for lunch punches Employees who arrive late or
early to work from lunch may be short or over 15 minutes of time if not careful A short lunch punch may
produce ldquounapproved overtimerdquo A long lunch punch may produce a shortage of work time recorded by the
end of that particular day Employees should punch inout on time for lunch punches
10 By policy lunch hours are at minimum 45 minutes in length Lunch hours are not to be divided in time
11 By policy employees working 75 or 80 hours per day are relieved for lunch no less than 45 minutes per day
as applicable by the employment agreement
12 Employees are responsible for working their assigned duty hours (80 75 55) as outlined in the employment
agreement
I understand my paycheck may reflect the actual hours I worked during a pay period I acknowledge that my
administration may ldquodockrdquo my pay for hours not worked I accept my responsibility to adhere to the procedures
outlined in this memorandum and District Administrative Regulation DEA
The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or
age in its programs activities or employment SISD adheres to all Title VI Regulations prohibiting discrimination the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with
Disabilities Act The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of the foregoing Dr
Carmen Olivas-Graham Director of Human ResourcesEmployee Relations 12300 Eastlake Drive El Paso Texas 79927
915 937-0201
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee Printed Name Employee Signature
________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature Date of Agreement
Revised 1-28-2008
P a g e | 21
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary
P a g e | 21
Updated 7252012 753 AM
Version 2012-131
2012-13 KEYS Academy Employee Ad RegHandbook Receipt
Name ______________________________________
Department ___________________________
I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the KEYS Academy Employee Handbook I agree to read the
handbook and abide by the standards policies and procedures defined or referenced in this document
The information in this handbook is subject to change I understand that changes in campus policies may
supersede modify or render obsolete the information summarized in this book As the campus 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 ______________ if I have questions or concerns or need further explanation
________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
Please print this page sign it and date this receipt and forward it to Mrs Mary Macias Campus
Secretary