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August 8, 2012

FACULTY HANDBOOK

2012-2013

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S. 4th Street

St. Joseph, MO 64504 816.671.4030 (ph) 816.671.4036 (fax)

August 8, 2012

2012-13 District Calendar

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student handbook. �� Early Dismissals are 2 hour unless specified with an * Approved by the Board of Education January 9, 2012

FEBRUARY

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August 16 First Day of School August 16 Early Dismissal K-12 August 17 Early Dismissal K-12 September 3 No School - Labor Day October 24 Early Dismissal K-6, (P/T Conf.) October 25 Early Dismissal K-8,( P/T Conf.) October 26 Early Dismissal K-12 (P/T Conf.)* November 12 Early Dismissal K-12, Veterans' Day November 21 Early Dismissal K-12 November 22-23 No School - Thanksgiving Day December 20 Early Dismissal 9-12 December 21 Early Dismissal K-12* December 21 Last Day of School in 2012 January 4 No School-PD for Staff January 7 First Day of School in 2013 January 21 No School - Martin Luther King Day February 18 No School - Presidents' Day February 19 No School - PD for Staff March 13 Early Dismissal K-6 (P/T Conf.) March 14 Early Dismissal K-8 (P/T Conf.) March 15 Early Dismissal K-12 * March 25-29 No School—Spring Break

May 21 Early Dismissal 9-12 May 22 Early Dismissal K-12 May 22 Last Day of School May 23 Make-Up Day May 26 High School Graduations

March 25 First Make-Up Day

August 8, 2012

August 8, 2012

THREE HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL 1 7:40 – 8:20 2 8:25 – 9:05 3 9:10 – 9:50 CAMP LUNCH: 9:55 – 10:55 4 11:00 – 11:40

BENTON BELL SCHEDULE

2012-2013

REGULAR DAILY SCHEDULE

1ST Block 7:40 – 9:10 2nd Block 9:15 – 10:45

CAMP: 10:50 – 11:10 3rd Block 11:15 – 1:05

1st Lunch: 1115-1140 FL/Sci/FA 2nd Lunch: 1145-1210 SpEd/Bus/MA 3rd Lunch: 1215-1240 SS/CA 4th Lunch: 1240-105 PE/IT/FACS

4th Block 1:10 – 2:40

PEP ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE 1ST Block 7:40 – 9:08 2nd Block 9:13 – 10:40 3rd Block 10:45 – 12:42

1st Lunch: 10:45-11:12 FA/Sci/FL 2nd Lunch: 11:12-11:42 SpEd/Bus/MA 3rd Lunch: 11:42-12:12 SS/CA 4th Lunch: 12:12-12:42 PE/IT/FACS

4th Block 12:47 – 2:10 ASSEMBLY: 2:15 – 2:40

TWO HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL 1 7:40 – 8:35 2 8:40 – 9:35 3 9:40 – 10:35 CAMP LUNCH: 10:40 – 11:40 4 11:45 – 12:40 TWO HOUR EMERGENCY EARLY DISMISSAL

CAMP 7:40 – 7:45 (lunch order taken) 1 7:50 – 8:45 2 8:50 – 9:45 3 9:50 – 10:45 CAMP LUNCH: 10:50 – 11:40 4 11:45 – 12:40

August 8, 2012

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BENTON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 2012-‐2013

PRINCIPAL – Dr. Jeanette Westfall ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS – Luke McCoy & Jeremy Burright

Allen, Bryan Fulltime Substitute Teacher Allen, Ron Industrial Technology Instructor Industrial Technology Department Chair Allen, Tracy FACS Instructor FACS Department Chair District Coordinator, FACS Bristol, Kevin Special Education Instructor Brown, Ray Para-‐professional/Special Education Brummond, Seth Mathematics Instructor Burright, Jeremy Assistant Principal Burton, Hulio In-‐School Suspension (ISS) Instructor Chleborad, Adrienne ESOL Instructor Clardy, Blaine Social Studies Instructor Coats, Ashley Communication Arts Instructor Compton, Monica Administrative Assistant to Asst Principals Craig, Susan Special Education Instructor Davis, Lynn Visual Arts Instructor Fine Arts Department Chair

DeBey, John Industrial Technology Instructor Donovan, Jessica Mathematics Instructor Dycus, Rollanda Paraprofessional/Special Education Engel, Karrie Counseling Department Chair Guidance Counselor (P-‐Z) Ezzell, Heather FACS Instructor Fowler, Amy Instructional Coach Math Department Chair Mathematics Instructor Fowler, Shawn Science Instructor Fry, Debby Executive Secretary Registrar Fulbright, Krista Social Studies Instructor Garvey, Michael Building Technology Director Gastineau, Grant Science Instructor Gastler, Julie Science Instructor Gastler, Robert Dr. Mathematics Instructor Goodwin, Brett Physical Education Instructor

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Halter, Jennifer Library Manager Hendrix, Joey Business Instructor Business Department Co-‐Chair Henson, Joseph Special Education Instructor Herbert, Julie Social Studies Instructor Hermann, Cheryl Choir Accompanist Holmes, Danielle Special Education Instructor Special Education Dept Chair Hubbard, Brad Physical Education Instructor Janner, Joseph Special Education Instructor Kneib, Callen Building Technology Specialist Knight, Ronnie College & Career Specialist Lafasciano, Barbara Communication Arts Instructor Laipple, Lynn Communication Arts Dept Chair Communication Arts Instructor Professional Development Chair Langner, Robert Industrial Technology Instructor Lock, Kelly Library Media Specialist Long, Judy Assistant Band Director McCord, Cynthia Special Education Instructor McCoy, Luke Assistant Principal

McDaniel, Ronda Special Education Instructor McGhee, Katie Science Instructor McRae, Jessica Communication Arts Instructor Michaud, Briana Communication Arts Instructor Miller, Amy Communication Arts Instructor Moore, Jennifer Social Worker Morlock, Angie Para-‐professional/Special Education Musser, Michael Business Instructor/Marketing Business Department Co-‐chair Nash, Robert Social Studies Instructor Social Studies Department Chair District Coordinator, Social Studies Paolillo, Alex Science Instructor Payne, Samantha Mathematics Instructor Platt, Samantha Mathematics Instructor Punzo, Tory Foreign Language Instructor Read, Molly Visual Arts Instructor Reynolds, Greg Science Instructor Science Department Chair Rivera, MSG Jesse JROTC Instructor Roseberry, Annie Physical Education Instructor

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PE/Health Department Chair Ross, George Jr. Social Studies Instructor Sanger, Weston Mathematics Instructor Schroeder, Ken School Resource Officer Schultz, Jennifer Fine Arts/Theatre Instructor Selkirk, Marilyn Foreign Language Instructor Sharp, Leigh Anne Foreign Language Department Chair Foreign Language Instructor Sherard, Debbie Social Studies Instructor Shires, Heidi Guidance Counselor [A-‐F] Siasoco, Jeffrey Director of Bands Silvey, Danielle Building Attendance Officer Sisk, April Para Professional/Special Education Smith, Ebeny Business Instructor Smith, Suzy Fine Arts Instructor Para Professional/Special Education Snider, Steve Mathematics Instructor Stackhouse, Brian MAJ JROTC Instructor Stephenson, Carol School Nurse

Tabor, Matthew Physical Education Instructor Talbot, Tammy Business Instructor Thevenot, Guylaine Foreign Language Instructor Tritten, Madison Counselor [G-‐O] Ulmer, Kim Guidance Department Secretary Vining, Carlene Building Financial Officer Watson, Elizabeth Communication Arts Instructor Welter, Amber Director of Vocal Music Westfall, Jeanette Dr. Principal Ziesel, Mike Activities Director Food Service Staff Evans, Anita – Manager Snapp, Pam Patrylak, Cindy Hasiak, Lynn Stewart, Tonoa Custodial Staff Sargent, Kaleb – Day Engineer Sargent, Jenny -‐ Day Duckworth, Roger – Day Kaelin, Donna Kay -‐ Day Jones, Eddie – Night Engineer Pinzino, Anthony -‐-‐ Night Gibson, Jay – Night Martinez, Dickie – Night Split

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BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

DEPARTMENTAL LISTING

BUSINESS Hendrix, Joey* Musser, Mike* Smith, Ebeny Talbot, Tammy FACS Allen, Tracy* Ezzell, Heather FINE ARTS Davis, Lynn* Long, Judy Read, Molly Schultz, Jennifer Siasoco, Jeff Smith, Suzy Welter, Amber FOREIGN LANGUAGE Punzo, Tory Selkirk, Marilyn Sharp, Leigh Anne* Thevenot, Guylaine INDUS TECHNOLOGY Allen, Ron* DeBey, John Langner, Bob

LANGUAGE ARTS Coats, Ashley Lock, Kelly Laipple, Lynn* Lafasciano, Barb McRae, Jessica Michaud, Briana Miller, Amy Watson, Elizabeth MATHEMATICS Brummond, Seth Donovan, Jessica Fowler, Amy* Gastler, Robert Dr. Payne, Samantha Platt, Samantha Sanger, Weston Snider, Steve PHYSICAL EDUCATION Goodwin, Brett Hubbard, Brad Rivera, Jesse MSG Roseberry, Annie* Stackhouse, Brian MAJ

SCIENCE Fowler, Shawn Gastineau, Grant Gastler, Julie McGhee, Katie Paolillo, Alex Reynolds, Greg* SOCIAL STUDIES Clardy, Blaine Fulbright, Krista Herbert, Julie Nash, Bob* Ross, George Sherard, Deb SPECIAL SERVICES Bristol, Kevin Craig, Susan Henson, Joe Holmes, Danielle* Janner, Joe McCord, Cynthia McDaniel, Ronda


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Senior: 1. Attend/supervise graduation 2. Attend Senior meetings (not Jostens) 3. Sit with Seniors at Pep Assemblies 4. Sponsor/attend Senior Slideshow 5. Attend/help at Senior registration 6. Attend/supervise PTA Dance (TBD)* 7. Guide Senior class officers (TBD)

Junior: 1. Plan Prom (include setup/takedown) 2. Attend/supervise Prom* 3. Attend junior meetings (not Jostens) 4. Sit with Juniors at Pep Assemblies 5. Attend/help at Junior registration 6. Guide Junior class officers (TBD)

CLASS SPONSOR EXPECTATIONS

Sophomore: 1. Attend/supervise Bball Homecoming Dance* 2. Sit with Sophomores at pep assemblies 3. Attend/help at Sophomore registration 4. Guide Sophomore class officers

Freshmen:

1. Attend/Supervise Football Homecoming Dance* 2. Sit with Freshmen at pep assemblies 3. Attend/help at Freshmen registration 4. Guide Freshmen class officers

Any staff member unable to attend his/her assigned dance/ duty must swap dance duty assignments with another staff member and notify Dr. Westfall of the affirmed change.

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 CLASS SPONSORS

CLASS OF 2013 SENIOR CAMP SPONSORS 1. Barbara Lafasciano* 2. Deb Sherard 3. Samantha Payne 4. Heather Ezzell 5. Alex Paolillo 6. Briana Michaud 7. Jessica Donovan 8. Greg Reynolds 9. Talbot/Thevenot 10. Steve Snider 11. Mike Musser 12. Joe Janner 13. Jessica McRae 14. Engel/Knight/Moore Jeff Siasoco/Judy Long Debby Fry CLASS OF 2014 JUNIOR CAMP SPONSORS 1. Lynn Davis * 2. Amber Welter 3. Krista Fulbright 4. Weston Sanger 5. George Ross 6. Joey Hendrix 7. Bob Langner 8. Molly Read 9. Samantha Platt 10. Jennifer Schultz 11. LeighAnne Sharp 12. Seth Brummond 13. McCord/SSmith/Dycus 14. Shires/Tritten Carlene Vining Kim Ulmer Michael Garvey/Callen Kneib

CLASS OF 2015 SOPH CAMP SPONSORS 1. Brian Stackhouse* 2. Elizabeth Watson 3. Jesse Rivera 4. Lynn Laipple 5. Tracy Allen 6. Robert Nash 7. Ron Allen 8. Ashley Coats 9. Julie Herbert 10. Miller/Chleborad 11. John DeBey 12. Lock/Halter 13. Craig/Brown 14. Bristol/ Holmes Carol Stephenson Danielle Silvey Bryan Allen CLASS OF 2016 FRESH CAMP SPONSORS 1. Brad Hubbard* 2. Annie Roseberry 3. Punzo/Selkirk 4. Shawn Fowler 5. Brett Goodwin 6. RGastler/AFowler 7. Ebeny Smith 8. Julie Gastler 9. Blaine Clardy 10. Matt Tabor 11. Katie McGhee 12. Grant Gastineau 13. Henson/Morlock 14. McDaniel/Sisk Monica Compton Ken Schroeder

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CAMP Teams and Buddies 2012-2013

CAMP Teams are set up to allow for cross-grade level activities, interaction and learning to be facilitated in CAMP. We will use these teams throughout the year for various

events. Team 1 Lafasciano Davis Stackhouse Hubbard Team 2 Sherard Welter Watson Roseberry Team 3 Payne Fulbright Rivera Punzo/Selkirk Team 4 Ezzell Sanger Laipple S. Fowler Team 5 Paolillo Ross T. Allen Goodwin Team 6 Michaud Hendrix Nash R. Gastler Team 7 Donovan Langner R. Allen E. Smith

Team 8 Reynolds Read Coats J. Gastler Team 9 Talbot/Thevenot Platt Herbert Clardy Team 10 Snider Schultz Miller/Chleborad Tabor Team 11 Musser Sharp DeBey McGhee Team 12 Janner Brummond Lock/Halter Gastineau Team 13 McRae McCord/S. Smith/Dycus Craig/Brown Henson/Morlock Team 14 Engel/Knight/Moore Shires/Tritten Bristol/Holmes McDaniel/Sisk


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CAMP BUDDIES CAMP Buddies are used when you are gone from school. You should leave directions for your substitute to take your class to meet with your buddy in the event that we have activities planned during CAMP. This is to ensure that all CAMPs are given the opportunity to complete all the work required for this class. Do not switch CAMP buddies. In the event that both CAMP buddies are absent on the same day, contact administration for coverage.

Senior Buddies Lafasciano with Sherard Payne with Ezzell Paolillo with Michaud Donovan with Reynolds Talbot/Thevenot with Snider Musser with Janner McRae with Engel/Knight/Moore Junior Buddies Davis with Welter Fulbright with Ross Sanger with Hendrix Langner with Schultz Read with Brummond Platt with Shires/Tritten Sharp with McCord/S. Smith/Dycus Sophomore Buddies Stackhouse with Watson Rivera with Laipple T. Allen with Coats Nash with R. Allen Herbert with Miller/Chleborad DeBey with Bristol/Holmes Lock/Halter with Craig/Brown Freshmen Buddies Hubbard with J. Gastler Roseberry with R. Gastler/A. Fowler Punzo/Selkirk with E. Smith S. Fowler with Clardy Goodwin with McGhee Tabor with Gastineau Henson/Morlock with McDaniel/Sisk


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Benton High School Professional Development

Calendar Dates 2012 – 2013 District Staff Development Dates Topic/Focus 13 Aug Literacy/Non-fiction text/comprehension strategies 14 Aug Literacy/Non-fiction text/comprehension strategies 4 Jan Vocabulary 19 Feb Vocabulary Building Staff Development/JEPD Dates Topic/Focus 23 July Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station)

(PLC Team: Westfall, Burright, Laipple, J. Gastler, Nash, A. Fowler, Stackhouse, Holmes, Tritten) 24 July Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station: PLC Team Only) 15 Aug Opening staff meeting/team building (Welcome, handbook, compliance) 22/23 Aug Department Data Teams Meetings (R/W) 5 Sep Super Assessment Day JEPD 18 Sep Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station: DLT Only/4 subs)

26/27 Sep Department Data Teams Meetings (R/W) 3 Oct Digital Exhibition JEPD (Lock, Fowler, Westfall, Corey/Nash?)

16 Oct (1) Data Teams Site Visit JEPD (Fowler/Admin/UMKC Team)

31 Oct Digital Exhibition JEPD* (SJSD Tech Team: strategies, tools, writing, problem solving) 20 Nov (2) Data Teams Site Visit JEPD (Fowler/Admin/UMKC Team) 28/29 Nov Department Data Teams Meetings (W/R) 11 Dec Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station: PLC Team Only/4 subs)

22 Jan (3) Data Teams Site Visit JEPD (Fowler/Admin/UMKC Team) 30 Jan Digital Exhibition JEPD (Lock: student implementation)

12/13 Feb Department Data Teams Meetings (W/R) 6 Mar Digital Exhibition JEPD* (SJSD Tech Team: Exhibition implementation details) 13 Mar Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station: PLC Team Only/4 subs)

19 Mar (4) Data Teams Site Visit JEPD (Fowler/Admin/UMKC Team) 10 Apr Digital Exhibition JEPD (Lock: student implementation)

6/7 May Department Data Teams Meetings (R/W) 3 May Data Leadership Team (UMKC) (Union Station: PLC Team Only/4 subs)

14 May (5) Data Teams Site Visit JEPD (Fowler/Admin/UMKC Team) 23-26 Jul ISTE Conference (San Antonio) (6 staff) Departmental Staff Development/JEPD 22/23 Aug Department Data Teams Meetings (Review DT online/forms, district PD follow-up)

21/24 Sep Department Data Teams Meetings (Power Standards set, data used, 1st standard started) 28/29 Nov Department Data Teams Meetings (Review differentiation groups, formative assess, data collect) 12/13 Feb Department Data Teams Meetings (Rev differ grps, form assess, data collect, district PD follow-up) 6/7 May Department Data Teams Meetings (Final overview, data collection)


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Building Leadership Meetings 8 Aug BLT Retreat (data review, SIP update, PD review, new staff) (8-1) 8 Aug New Teacher Training (12-2) (Westfall, Burright, McCoy) 29 Aug (AM) Super Assessment Day Planning/Overview (Fowler/Westfall/Tritten) 19 Sep (PM) Data Teams Dept data Tracking Plan (Westfall, McCoy, Burright, Fowler) 10 Oct (AM) 1st Quarter Ops Review (Westfall: implementation of SIP, P/T conference review, CARE check)

31 Oct (AM) Digital Exhibition Process (Lock: implementation support) 14 Nov (PM) Data Teams Dept data tracking overview (Admin/Fowler: questions, needs, concerns) 5 Dec (AM) Close of semester planning (Admin: finals, grades, data teams report out) 19 Dec (PM) Final Exam/Start Semester planning (Admin: finals, grades) 9 Jan (AM) Dept PD data collection (Admin/Fowler: new semester, data teams) 30 Jan (PM) Digital Exhibition Training (Lock: student implementation) 20 Feb (AM) Registration planning (Counseling/Admin) 6 Mar (PM) SIP Planning/8th Grade Activities Fair (Admin/Ziesel) 3 Apr (AM) End Year calendar/EOC planning (Admin) 16 Apr BLT Retreat (SIP plan, data tracking) 1 May (PM) Master Schedule/Staffing/EY operations 15 May (AM) Calendar/EY operations District Walkthrough Visits 26 Sep Data Team Leadership Team; CAMP Directors; Admin & Instructional Coach 14 Feb Data Team Leadership Team; Admin & Instructional Coach

Administration Departmental Supervision Assignments

Dr. Westfall Mr. McCoy Mr. Burright Comm Arts Science Social Studies Math Business Physical Education Counsel For Lang IT FACS Special Education Fine Arts

Areas of Supervision Concentration

Keys Discipline (10 & 12) Discipline (9 & 11) Maintenance Professional Eval Professional Eval Counselors Student Issues Student Issues Professional Eval Student Referrals Student Referrals Staff Issues Bussing Issues Bussing Issues Furniture Safe & Civil School Safe & Civil Schools

New Student Entry Student Technology Student Technology Assessment Emergency Management Freshmen Programs Financial Attendance Data Grades Data Master Schedule School Wires Building Power School Athletics (Coach Z) Professional Develop Instructional Coach Staff Technology


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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

1. Arrival time for teachers is 7:25 a.m. Dismissal time is 3:00 p.m. The office is

open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Teachers are expected to use all their time in pursuit of their regular work. TEACHERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT TELLING AN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SIGN IN AND OUT WITH MRS. FRY. District-wide examples of unacceptable reasons for leaving the building are routine errands, bank, and grocery store for treats for seminar and car maintenance.

Teachers should be on duty and at their door no later than 7:35 in order to ensure student safety and build student and staff rapport. Please check your mailboxes and make copies prior that time. 2. As a staff, we have agreed that all teachers are will be at their doors and

monitoring hallway behavior between classes, before and after school until halls are clear. This helps keep students safe and is a major factor in reducing misbehavior.

3. Teachers should not leave their classes unattended AT ANY TIME – doing so puts

you at risk. Teachers should NEVER place students in the hall unattended to complete assignments or as a disciplinary measure. Use a departmental partner system to send students to another classroom as a first level intervention for discipline. In case of an emergency, teachers should call the office for support.

4. If teachers leave with their classes to go to another part of the building, PLEASE

LEAVE A NOTE on the classroom door stating where the class can be located. In an emergency, it is extremely important for us to be able to locate you or a student quickly.

5. Teachers are expected to dress professionally (business casual) at all times. At

Benton High School, Fridays are considered “Spirit Days” where Benton shirts (only) and jeans may be worn in place of business casual attire. On occasion, other spirit days may be identified by the administration. Shorts, sweats, tanks tops/dresses are never considered business casual. Physical Education teachers may wear professionally appropriate attire.


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6. LEAVE POLICY -- a. SICKNESS/PERSONAL: When it is necessary to be absent from work due

to sickness or a personal reason, you must call for a substitute. The downtown number is 671-4015 (put this in your cell phone). Call as soon as possible but no later than 6:30 a.m. Call Debby Fry (816-261-5258) as soon as you can (she answers the phone VERY early)so she can make arrangements for you at school. You MUST leave/send lesson plans with your department chair AND Mrs. Fry. In situations where continued medical concerns may be considered, please notify Human Resources for guidance on reporting leave under FMLA.

b. ABSENT/SCHOOL BUSINESS: If you are going to be absent and you know

ahead of time, we can make arrangements if you work with Tami. Often times we can either get a teacher to cover a class (that teacher gets paid for one block) OR we can get a sub in the building to cover. Make sure if YOU arrange coverage that you let Debby know. You should NEVER leave another teacher to cover your class without letting ADMINISTRATION know you are leaving.

7. Faculty meetings, professional development and department meetings are held

regularly throughout the year. If you must miss these meetings, you MUST inform your supervisory principal in order for a make-up session to be arranged.

8. Every teacher is expected to have lesson plans. The plans may vary in detail or

style depending on the skill and experience of the instructor, but they must be explicit. All class grading expectations and classroom expectations are to be posted on your gradebook page under “Comments.” The information should include contact information/times for parents to reach you, late work policy and any special grading considerations or directions you need parents to understand.

9. Teachers are expected to adequately and appropriately manage their own

financial issues. Do not have creditors call Benton. Make sure you stay current with your lunch account and pay your balance monthly.

10. Staff parking is in the lot between Benton and the football field/field house. All

teachers should display a parking pass on their rearview mirror. This allows us to identify student vehicles easily. If you forget your pass, please let Debby Fry know the identity of your vehicle to avoid any towing possibility. The school district/Benton High School is not responsible for a towing charge should you not comply with this procedure.


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11. During the 2012-2013 school year, security doors with limited access were installed in the school district. You will need your ID badge to enter during the school day. If you lose your ID badge, you should report it immediately to Human Resources (671-4000). You may be charged $5 for replacement. Access to Benton is limited by the school district, and teachers requesting access to the school beyond posted hours must request permission from Dr. Westfall. Coaching staff must inform the Activities Directors of scheduled practices or access to the building.

12. Each teacher will have their emergency rosters and check sheets ready on a

clipboard at their door. Egress information and any other pertinent safety information should be available for substitute teachers.

13. During severe weather situations, school closing announcements are sent

through Alert Now notification. Check your numbers with Mrs. Silvey. On cold days only, on occasion, staff has been expected to report for duty if roads are passable. Call or text Dr. Westfall if you have any questions about reporting for duty.

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