BELL RINGER ACTIVITY

Please create a circle map, with MODEL EMPLOYEE in the center circle. Then use the circle map to brainstorm attributes of a model employee.

MODELEMPLOYEE

SHARE OUT AND PRE-TEST

2015 Teacher AssistantProfessional

Development Day

How to be a Model Employee

October 26, 2015

Lake County Schools

Vision StatementA dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing change

and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace.

 Mission StatementThe mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with individual

opportunities to excel.

We Believe:Education is the foundation for everyone’s future.

Education is a lifelong process.

All students can learn.

Students should be civic-minded and embrace future roles in the community.

Parents/guardians, community, and schools are partners in a student’s education.

Providing a safe, resource-filled learning environment is essential.

Students will graduate prepared for work and postsecondary education.

Summarizing ActivityShare your knowledge of School Board

policy, Social Media guidelines and state/federal laws with your co-workers.

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Learning Goal: To train employees on the pitfalls of discipline policy violations through education of the School Board policies,Social Media guidelines and state/federal laws.

TA Professional Development Day

RUC2 Ready Connections: Critical thinking/problem solvingEffective oral and written communication

Objective: Employees will understand relevant School Board policies, guidelines and laws. Employees will develop communication skills for the workplace.

Essential Question:How can I become a model employee for Lake County Schools?

Vocabulary: FMLA, ADA, harassment, self-report, guidelines

Agenda1. Bell ringer2. Complete pre-test3. Review Compensation/Employee

Relations powerpoint4. Work in cooperative groups5. Complete post-test

LEARNING GOAL AND SCALE

1. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO BE A MODEL LAKE COUNTY EMPLOYEE, BUT I WANT TO LEARN.

2. I KNOW ABOUT SOME OF THE ELEMENTS TO BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE (SCHOOL BOARD POLICY, CODE OF ETHICS, APPLICABLE LAWS) AND I WANT TO LEARN MORE.

3. I KNOW THE ELEMENTS OF BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE (SCHOOL BOARD POLICY, CODE OF ETHICS, APPLICABLE LAWS) AND I WANT TO LEARN MORE.

4. I AM AN EXPERT ON THE ELEMENTS OF BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE AND I WANT TO TEACH OTHERS AND SHARE MY EXPERTISE.

Compensation andEmployee Relations2015-16 School Year

IN-SERVICE PRESENTED BY DOMINICK PEDATA AND KATHERINE FALCON

Video- Sheldon Goes to H.R.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ttj5Op9A1g

Welcometo our

Presentation!

OUR STAFF INCLUDES:

DOMINICK PEDATA PATRICIA HOWARD

KATHERINE FALCON SHEILA BENNETT

Compensation and Employee Relations Department

The Compensation and Employee Relations Department provides services to employees in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner, including:

• Employee and Labor Relations

• Compensation

• Retirement, FMLA, Sick Bank, EAP

• Board Policy for Personnel

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 work weeks of paid/unpaid leave during a 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:• Birth and care of the newborn child of the employee

• For placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care

• To take medical leave when an employee is unable to work due to a serious health condition

• To care for an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child) with a serious health condition

• For a qualifying exigency of a family member in the military

• To take up to 26 weeks to care for a member of the Armed Forces with a serious medical condition

Sick Leave Bank

To become a member of the Sick Leave Bank, employees must have worked for the district for one year and have a sick leave balance of 5 days as of October 1. This grants eligible employees up to 80 days of paid leave for a personal serious health condition.

ADA Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.

Examples of accommodations include: Making existing facilities accessible Providing light covers Providing access to restrooms throughout

the work day Allowing employee to sit after periods of

standing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP offers you and your eligible dependents access to individual counseling services to assist with resolving problems which may be affecting your work and home life. The EAP can help with all types of issues- marital and family, parenting, alcohol and drug problems, aging parents, anxiety and depression, legal and financial problems and stress management.

Please call 800-272-3626 for more information.

All calls are confidential.

SHOE ACTIVITY

Board Policy Reminders... Policy 2.70 Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited

No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, qualified handicap or disability or social or family background be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School District, except as provided by law.

The School Board shall admit students to District Schools and programs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, qualified handicap or disability or social and family background.

Board Policy Reminders….

Policy 6.362 Bullying or Harassment

This Board Policy is an 18-page document, for students and employees.

The Board is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive and nurturing educational environment for all students and employees.

Students and employees are encouraged to constructively attempt to stop acts of bullying or harassment when they see them and report.

Students and employees are expected to conform to reasonable standards of socially acceptable behavior and show respect for persons, property and the rights of others.

HARASSMENT SCENERIO

Board Policy reminders…

Policy 6.30 Violation of local, state, and/or federal laws

Policy states employees must self-report:

Any arrest/charges involving the abuse of a child or sale/possession of controlled substance

Any conviction, finding of guilt, withholding of adjudication commitment, commitment to a pretrial diversion program, or entering a plea of guilty or Nolo Contendere (other than minor traffic violation- non-criminal violation that is not punishable by incarceration or trial by jury)

Criminal traffic violations, including DUI of alcohol and/or drugs, are not minor

SELF-REPORTING SCENERIO

Board Policy Reminders…

Policy 6.301 Code of Ethics Policy states: All employees should adhere to the Code of

Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida No employee should engage in conduct

unbecoming of the School Board All employees are required to report employee

misconduct

ETHICS SCENERIOS

Social Media Guidelines Lake County Schools has created Guidelines for

Employee use of Social Media Networks.

All employees are expected to serve as a positive ambassador for the District.

Use caution when posting on social network sites/blogs to avoid the risk of affecting your employment.

All ethical expectations set forth in the “Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession” for employee/student relationships and communication with a student apply with social media communications, through District systems AND privately owned systems.

Social Media Guidelines, cont.District/Professional Use:

ALL use of district equipment is archived and becomes subject to public record. Accessing inappropriate websites during work hours or using your District email inappropriately can result in disciplinary action.

The use of social networking/blog for District-related business must have the Superintendent’s approval.

The lake.k12.fl.us address implies you are acting on behalf of the district.

Do NOT post confidential information about the District, students, alumni or employees.

Social Media Guidelines, cont.Social Networking Sites/Blogs for Personal Use:

The district takes no position on an employee’s decision to participate in the use of social media networks for personal use on personal time. The personal use of these media during District time or on District equipment is prohibited. The following are suggestions: Employees should be respectful and professional in all

communications.

If you identify yourself as a District employee, your actions will reflect not only on you, but on the District.

Do not blog or post about students.

Do not blog or post about your job duties, colleagues or supervisor.

It could be viewed as inappropriate for District employees to communicate with current students enrolled in the district.

SOCIAL MEDIA SCENERIOS

Getting along with others in the Workplace(smallbusiness.chron.com)

Listen to others Ask questions Avoid gossip Be a team player Take interest in others

GROUP PRESENTATIONS

QUESTIONS????

LEARNING GOAL AND SCALE

1. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO BE A MODEL LAKE COUNTY, BUT I WANT TO LEARN.

2. I KNOW ABOUT SOME OF THE ELEMENTS TO BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE (SCHOOL BOARD POLICY, CODE OF ETHICS, APPLICABLE LAWS) AND I WANT TO LEARN MORE.

3. I KNOW THE ELEMENTS OF BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE (SCHOOL BOARD POLICY, CODE OF ETHICS, APPLICABLE LAWS) AND I WANT TO LEARN MORE.

4. I AM AN EXPERT ON THE ELEMENTS OF BEING A MODEL EMPLOYEE AND I WANT TO TEACH OTHERS AND SHARE MY EXPERTISE.

SHELDON GOES BACK TO H.R.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP5YoB07nIk

Course Evaluation

Post-test

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