2020-2021 Substitute Handbook - Lake Oswego School District

Lake Oswego School District

      2020-2021

Substitute Handbook

                      Rev. 10/13/2020

Lake Oswego School District
                           Substitute Handbook
The information contained in the substitute handbook is presented as a matter of
information only. These policies are not intended as, nor should they be construed
to create, the terms of an expressed or implied contract with Lake Oswego School
District, or as any type of promise or guarantee of specific treatment. No contract of
employment may be created between Lake Oswego School District and any
substitute, except as may otherwise be provided by expressed written agreement
signed by the Superintendent of the Lake Oswego School District. The employment
relationship with the Lake Oswego School District is at will. Any substitute may
resign at any time and for any reason, or be terminated at any time and for any
reason, with or without notice and with or without cause. The Lake Oswego School
District reserves the right to make changes, to update, to delete, or to add to these
policies, rules, procedures, at any time, with or without notice.

                    LOSD Absence Management (Aesop)
                      Login information & Numbers

      Frontline ID/Password – An invitation email will be sent inviting you to set up this
       information and can be merged with other districts also using the Frontline platform.

      Frontline App/Code – Frontline has created a free app (available in App Stores) to
       use when looking for and accepting assignments. Invitation Code: 7354. You will
       use your Frontline ID and password to log in after entering the invitation code.

      Phone ID – Your phone number without spaces/dashes. To be used when
       accessing assignments via the phone.

      Phone PIN – Typically, the last 4-5 digits of your phone number. Your PIN and
       login information will be emailed to you when your account is first created. To
       be used when accessing assignments via the phone.

      EEN # – Generated by the LOSD iVisions payroll system and used as your
       ‘Identifier’ in Absence Management. Please refer to your EEN on paper
       timesheets. This number will be assigned after you complete your first
       assignment. Your EEN is available by contacting HR or Payroll.

      Confirmation # – When accepting an assignment in Absence Management, a
       confirmation number will be assigned. Please write this number down and take it
       with you to your assignment. You may be asked to refer to it on your timesheet.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                                                                                       Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1

I.       ORGANIZATION OF LAKE OSWEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT ...................................... 2

     Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................ 2
     Central Office Administrators and Directors ..................................................................... 2
     Lake Oswego School District Addresses .............................................................................. 3

II.      GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS................................................................ 4

     District Responsibilities............................................................................................................. 4
     Human Resources Department Numbers to Call for Assistance ................................ 4
     Daily and Early Release Schedules. ....................................................................................... 5

III. GENERAL INFORMATION ON SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ....................................... 6

     Expectations of the Substitute Teacher ............................................................................... 6
     Teaching in Oregon: Licensing Issues .................................................................................. 6
     Registration .................................................................................................................................... 6
     Mandatory Annual Training ..................................................................................................... 7
     Substitute Status Information ................................................................................................. 8
     Active Substitute Status ............................................................................................................. 8
     Change of Address ....................................................................................................................... 8
     Helpful Suggestions for Substitute Teachers ..................................................................... 8

IV.      RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBSTITUTE ................................................................... 9

     General Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9
     Specific Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9

V.        ASSIGNMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 10

     Absence Management............................................................................................................... 10

VI.      INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS......................................................................... 11

VII. EVALUATION .......................................................................................................................... 11

VIII. COMPENSATION .................................................................................................................... 11

     Salary Rates for Licensed Substitute Teachers .............................................................. 11
     Long-Term Assignments .........................................................................................................11
     Salary Rates for Classified Substitutes ..............................................................................12
     Salary Schedule Chart for Classified Substitutes ............................................................13
     Break and Lunch Requirements for Classified Substitutes......................................... 14
     Payroll Deductions..................................................................................................................... 14
     Accident Reporting and Worker’s Compensation Coverage ...................................... 14
     Notification of Scheduled Term Recess Periods ............................................................. 14
     Payroll Cut-Off Dates................................................................................................................. 15
     Requirements of Oregon’s Sick Time Leave Law ........................................................... 16
     Oregon Sick Time Request Form .......................................................................................... 17

IX.      SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES........................................................................................... 19

     Discipline ....................................................................................................................................... 19
     Equal Employment Opportunity .......................................................................................... 19
     Tobacco Policy............................................................................................................................. 19
     Drug-Free Workplace ............................................................................................................... 19
     Safety Program ............................................................................................................................ 19
     Working Conditions .................................................................................................................. 19

X.       OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULE: ETHICS ............................................................. 20

     The Ethical Educator ................................................................................................................. 20

XI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 21
 Calendar ......................................................................................................................................... 21

INTRODUCTION

                         Welcome to Lake Oswego School District!

 As a substitute you have accepted a very important position. Whenever licensed or
 classified employees must be absent, our students look to you to provide them with quality
 instruction.

 We are confident that you will do everything you can to meet the high standards required
 for instruction in our schools.

 This Handbook has been developed as a tool to help substitutes maintain the excellent
 educational program that exists in the district. The guidelines offer suggestions that will
 allow you to make a smooth transition into our classrooms. Although the Handbook
 focuses on substitute teachers, we hope that this information will be useful to our classified
 substitutes as well.

 We hope your substitute experience in the Lake Oswego School District is a very positive
 one.

 Sincerely,

 Donna Atherton
 Executive Director of Human Resources

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I.      ORGANIZATION OF LAKE OSWEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                         School Board

               John Wallin (john.wallin@loswego.k12.or.us)
               Position #1; Term expires 6-30-23

               Neelam Gupta (neelam.gupta@loswego.k12.or.us)
               Position #2; Term expires 6-30-21

               Sara Pocklington – Board Chair (sara.pocklington@loswego.k12.or.us)
               Position #3; Term expires 6-30-21

               Liz Hartman (liz.hartman@loswego.k12.or.us)
               Position #4; Term expires 6-30-21

               Kirsten Aird – Vice Chair (kirsten.aird@loswego.k12.or.us)
               Position #5; Term expires 6-30-23

Elected at large for four-year terms, the five Board members of the Lake Oswego School
District are local citizens. They volunteer hundreds of hours each year as the policy-making
body of the district.

                       Central Office Administrators and Directors

    Central Office Administrators:
      Superintendent, Lora de la Cruz
      Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Schiele
      Executive Director of Human Resources, Donna Atherton
      Executive Director of Finance, Stuart Ketzler
      Executive Director of Student Services, Patrick Tomblin
      Executive Director of Elementary Programs, Frank Luzaich
      Executive Director of Secondary Programs, Lou Bailey

    Directors/Supervisor:
      Director of Communications, Mary Kay Larson
      Director of Food Services, Clint Lara
      Director of Computer Network Services, James Miller
      Director of the Community School and Extended Day Programs, Vanessa Davalos
      Director of Transportation, Student Transportation of America, DeeDee Macknair
      Director of Facility Operations, Brent Paul
      Custodial and Grounds Supervisor, Robert Zowie
      Director of Student Data and Accountability, Megan Kim

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Lake Oswego School District Addresses

 Lake Oswego High School               (503) 534-2313     Rollin Dickinson, Principal
 2501 Country Club Road, LO 97034                         Brian Crawford, Asst. Principal
                                                          Ryan Rosenau, Asst. Principal
                                                          Terrie Sheik, Secretary

 Lakeridge High School                 (503) 534-2319     Desiree Fisher, Principal
 1235 Overlook Drive, LO 97034                            Kristen Colyer, Asst. Principal
                                                          Noah Hurd, Asst. Principal
                                                          Corey Fivecoat, Secretary

 Lake Oswego Middle School             (503) 534-2335     Kevin Mills, Principal
 2500 Country Club Road, LO 97034                         Alexandra Loeber, Asst. Principal
                                                          Connie Sturm, Secretary

 Lakeridge Middle School               (503) 534-2343     Kurt Schultz, Principal
 4700 Jean Road, LO 97035                                 Jennie Knapp, Asst. Principal
                                                          Jessica Easterly, Secretary

 Forest Hills Elementary School        (503) 534-2350     Patrick Shuckerow, Principal
 1133 Andrews Road, LO 97034                              Wende Milner, Secretary

 Hallinan Elementary School            (503) 534-2353     Melissa Griffiths, Principal
 16800 Hawthorne Drive, LO 97034                          Lee Gates, Secretary

 Lake Grove Elementary School          (503) 534-2357     Scott Schinderle, Principal
 15777 Boones Ferry Road, LO 97035                        Tammy Moscato, Secretary

 Oak Creek Elementary School           (503) 534-2323     Lilian Sarlos, Principal
 55 Kingsgate, LO 97034                                   Carrie Beach, Secretary

 River Grove Elementary School         (503) 534-2363     Dan Draper, Principal
 5850 McEwan Road, LO 97035                               Ana Ryan, Secretary

 Westridge Elementary School           (503) 534-2371     Kari Montgomery, Principal
 3400 Royce Way, LO 97035                                 Jodi Steward, Secretary

 Extended Day Program                  (503) 534-2126     Vanessa Davalos, Director
 1500 Greentree Ave, LO 97034          (503) 534-2125     Shelli Fought Conn, Secretary

 Student Services Office               (503) 534-2359     Patrick Tomblin, Student Services Director
 1500 Greentree Ave, LO 97035                             Traci Reiner, Secretary
                                                          Liane Hilling Shah, Secretary

 Facility Operations Department        (503) 534-2333     Brent Paul, Director
 4200 Douglas Way, LO 97035                               Leann Kjemhus, Secretary
                                                          Robert Zowie, Custodial and Grounds Supervisor

 Food Services Department              (503) 534-2361     Clint Lara, Director
 2501 Country Club Road, LO 97034                         Jennifer McDowell, Secretary

 Student Transportation of America     (503) 387-5078     Dee Macknair, Director

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II.    GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

                                  District Responsibilities

Lake Oswego School District building administrators and staff members recognize their
responsibilities toward the substitute teacher and agree that:

1. Each building administrator or program director shall have a Substitute Folder, which
   will contain all duty assignments, special services, schedules, and procedures that might
   be of use to the substitute. This includes fire drill, lockdown, and lockout information as
   well as medical situation protocol for substitutes.

2. Teachers who are absent have the responsibility of leaving directions for the substitute
   teacher (lesson plans, class roster, textbooks and materials needed to complete the
   lesson plans, etc.).

3. The building administrator or authorized staff member will greet the substitute teacher,
   give them the necessary information, direct or escort them to the classroom and
   provide whatever help is needed.

             Human Resources & Payroll Department Contact Information

Central Office

       Donna Atherton     Exec. Director of Human Resources                  (503) 534-2278
       Tracy Tingwall     HR Specialist – Licensed Employees                 (503) 534-2480
       Tove Durbin        HR Specialist – Classified Employees/Subs          (503) 534-2468
                                                                  durbint@loswego.k12.or.us

       Tabitha Bullinger        Payroll – All Substitutes                    (503) 534-2475
                                                                 bullingt@loswego.k12..or.us

Absence Management System phone numbers                     Toll Free      (1-800) 942-3767

Absence Management                                          https://app.frontlineeducation.com
District website                                            https://losdschools.org

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Lake Oswego School District
         ONLINE/REMOTE/HYBRID SCHEDULE
                    2020-2021

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III.   GENERAL INFORMATION ON SUBSTITUTE TEACHING

                          Expectations of the Substitute Teacher

As a substitute teacher for the Lake Oswego School District, you are a professional
employed to carry out our instructional program during the temporary absence of a
teacher. As each student differs, so will each substituting situation. Be ready and willing to
adapt yourself to various teaching assignments. Teaching is an all-encompassing task.
When you are substituting for another staff member, your mission is to continue to
increase the learning of all students.

Please perform all of the regular duties of the teacher for whom you are substituting. It is
expected that you will follow, as nearly as possible, lesson plans and procedures prepared
by the teacher. If for some reason complete plans have not been left for you, please see the
department chair, team leader or a building administrator for direction. Under exceptional
circumstances, you may need to deviate from the plans left for you. If so, leave a complete
explanation or call the teacher upon his/her return to explain the circumstances.

                            Teaching in Oregon: License Issues

An Oregon teaching license is required. It may be a traditional teaching license or a special
license for substituting only. If you have questions about your license, contact the Teacher
Standards and Practices Commission in Salem (503-378-3586).

                                         Registration
Licensed substitute teachers must have their current teaching license registered with
the Clackamas County Educational Service District (CESD) Substitute Registry. CESD
processes the HB2062 disclosure releases for LOSD substitutes.
Registration for CESD can be done online at: Clackamas County Substitute Registry.
You have 30 days from activation in Absence Management to complete/update your
registration with CESD. Licenses must be resubmitted to CESD whenever there is a
renewal with the TSPC.

Classified substitutes must have a fingerprint verification completed through the Oregon
Department of Education at their own expense ($10-$15 for fingerprint transmission, plus
$59 for the verification check.) Fingerprint verification records may be transferred to LOSD
from another Oregon school district and are valid if approved within the past 3 years.

Other forms that LOSD requires prior to substituting are:
   a) Background Record Check Authorization Form
   b) I-9 Form (identification required)
   c) Federal and OR W-4 Forms
   d) Equal Employment Opportunity Form (EEO)
   e) Public Employees Retirement Information Form (PERS)
   f) Substitute Registration Form
   g) Direct Deposit Form
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Mandatory Annual Training

Oregon law and/or LOSD requires all contracted employees and substitutes to complete
the following trainings annually:

      • Recognizing and Responding to Child Neglect and Abuse in Oregon
      • Bloodborne Pathogens for School Employees
      • Abuse, Sexual Conduct and Appropriate Communications in Oregon
      • Sexual Harassment
      • Bullying Prevention in Oregon Schools

The Lake Oswego School District will enroll each substitute in these trainings through
Public School Works. An email will be sent to each sub with login credentials and
instructions.

The trainings are also available on-line through Clackamas ESD for a fee to cover the cost of
the service. You can access the form and information on the Clackamas ESD website at
Clackamas County Substitute Trainings. If you substitute actively in multiple districts,
this training may be more widely acceptable.

Transcripts or certificates obtained through other districts or agencies will be considered.
Please forward a copy of the transcript(s) to Tove Durbin. The transcripts must include the
name of substitute, list of courses taken, date of courses taken and passing scores.
The deadline for training is September 30th of the current school year or 30 days
from activation as a substitute. Whichever date is later.

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Substitute Status Information

New substitute rosters are developed prior to the beginning of each school year. Active
substitutes are given the opportunity to renew their status prior to the beginning of each
school year. District policy and State law require the Background Check Authorization Form
be filled out at beginning of each year for all returning substitutes.

                               Active Substitute Status

In order to maintain active status, all substitutes are encouraged to proactively seek
substitute assignment opportunities throughout the school year. Substitutes who
work less than 10 assignments (less than once per month) during the current school
year may be deactivated in the Absence Management and Payroll systems.

                           Change of Personal Information

Please notify the Human Resources Department via email of any change in personal
information. A name change requires a Social Security Card with new name listed.

                          Helpful Suggestions for Substitute
                                      Teachers

   Arrive at your assignment early to get organized before the students arrive.

   At the beginning of the assignment, report to the building administrator
    or the designated representative to obtain general instructions.
   Follow guidelines and procedures for substitutes as established by the district
    and the building.
   Be familiar with school policies, rules, and procedures. Conduct class in an
    orderly fashion, following lesson plans and observing established classroom
    rules.
   Learn the names of the students as quickly as possible.
   Avoid making comparisons of various schools or school personnel.
   Maintain the confidentiality of information contained in school records.
   Maintain the confidentiality of fellow teachers and each student.
   Begin lessons promptly. Be professional and confident. The substitute's first
    words and actions usually set the day's tone.
   Please do not knowingly accept substitute assignments in your child’s
    classroom, even at the request of the teacher.

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IV.       RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBSTITUTE

                                       General Procedures

         Demonstrate effective communication with the students you teach and with the
          building personnel.

         Maintain effective classroom management.

         Maintain a professional attitude. Substitutes are expected to observe the same code
          of ethics that teachers observe.

                                       Specific Procedures

         Get general procedures, room key, room location, and lesson plans from the
          designated representative.

         Read lesson plans and daily routine information.

         Take attendance according to school procedures.

         Conduct the class in an orderly manner. Manage student behavior in accordance
          with established policies and/or guidelines.

         Carry out the lessons according to the teacher's plans and follow the teacher's usual
          routines for the class.

         Follow the directions of the teacher regarding collecting and grading of papers.

         Contact the school office if you have questions during the day that students or
          another teacher cannot answer for you.

         Leave a brief summary of the work that has been done during the teacher's absence.
          Include your phone number in case the teacher needs to contact you.

         Leave a record of assignments given for the next day and papers collected from
          students.

         Leave the room in good order.

         Close the windows, turn off the lights, and lock the doors when leaving the room
          during or at the end of the day.

         Return the room key to the office and check to see if you are needed for the next day.

         Complete the payroll time sheet in the school office before departing, be sure to
          reference the Absence Management Confirmation # and your EEN.

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V.      ASSIGNMENTS
                                Absence Management (Aesop)

 Absence Management is a web-based leave-management system which connects
 substitutes with unfilled district absences online and via automated phone calls and an
 online website. The system will call substitutes during the following times for jobs
 occurring the day of the call or the following morning:
         Weekdays: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday evenings: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 You may configure your own preferred calling times in your Absence Management account
 by logging in, going to Preferences>Call Times. You have the option of turning off calling
 altogether.

 To access Absence Management via phone:                           Toll free: 1-800-942-3767

 You can call Absence Management twenty-four hours a day to hear descriptions of open
 assignments and to accept them.
 Phone ID: Your phone number without any dashes
 Phone PIN: last 4-5 digits of your phone number
 You can also access Absence Management online through the link listed below.
 https://app.frontlineeducation.com

 You will receive an email invitation to set up a Frontline ID for use when accessing
 assignments online. If you already have a Frontline ID, please use that ID to login to ensure
 merging of district accounts. When you initially access Absence Management, please take a
 few minutes to review your personal information.

 Visit https://help.frontlineeducation.com for more information regarding your Frontline
 ID account and additional help.

 Frontline has created a free app (available in App Stores) to use when looking for and
 accepting assignments. You will be asked to enter Invitation Code: 7354 to enter the app.
 You will use your Frontline ID and password to log in after entering the invitation code for
 access to your account and available assignments.

                     Cancelling Assignments in Absence Management
If you have accepted an assignment to substitute and need to cancel, you are able to cancel the
assignment up to one hour prior to the start time. If you need to cancel and it is less than 12-
hours prior to the start time, please also call the secretary at the school where you are
assigned so they are aware you won’t be coming in. You may need to leave a message if it is
before the secretary has arrived to school. If it is less than 1 hour prior to the start time, you
will need to call the secretary and have them cancel the assignment for you.

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VI.     INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

                             School Closures and Late Openings

 When weather conditions make travel hazardous, the Superintendent or designated
 representative will announce by local television and radio broadcasts by 6am the status of
 school closures and late openings. You may also access current closure status by using the
 “Weather and Emergency Closures” link located on the district website
 (www.losdschools.org) or download the LOSD App. It is the substitute’s responsibility to
 be aware of school closures and late openings. Absence Management will not notify
 the substitute of late openings and school closures.

 If school is cancelled, substitutes are not to report to work. If there is a delay scheduled,
 substitutes should report to work the amount of hours delayed after the normal scheduled
 time of the assignment. For example, if you are scheduled to substitute from 8 a.m. until 2
 p.m., with the two-hour delay, you will need to report to work at 10 a.m. There is no pay for
 closures. Licensed pay for delays will be in 4 or 8 hour blocks, based on hours worked, not
 scheduled. Classified pay will be paid for actual hours worked, not hours scheduled.

 VII.    EVALUATION

 Substitutes may be evaluated based on their performance. A school administrator or
 classroom teacher may complete evaluations on substitutes.

 Substitutes are encouraged to leave a brief evaluation of the day describing what was
 accomplished as well as documenting problems that may have occurred.

 VIII.   COMPENSATION

                       Salary Rates for Licensed Substitute Teachers

 Substitute teaching on a day-to-day basis will be paid at a rate determined annually by the
 School Board in accordance with ORS 342.610. The daily salary for the current school year
 is $190.00. You will be paid for a full day when employed for more than one-half day
 (more than 4 hours); if you are employed for 4 hours or less, you will be paid for half a day
 ($95.00). It is expected that licensed substitutes stay for their assigned hours, unless
 released by the building administrator/secretary.

                                   Long-Term Assignments

 Licensed substitutes on long-term assignments will be paid at the long-term substitute rate
 of $223.20 per day ($111.60 for half day) beginning on their eleventh consecutive workday
 and continuing until the end of the same assignment. If there is an interruption in service,
 substitutes will be paid the original substitute rate ($190.00 per day) from the date of
 return until an additional eleven consecutive days have been fulfilled on the same
 assignment.

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A substitute who replaces a licensed teacher for more than sixty (60) consecutive workdays
 on the same assignment, will be made a temporary employee on the sixty-first (61st)
 consecutive workday and will be paid according to licensed salary schedule based on
 education and years of experience. The respective substitute will have worked throughout
 that entire sixty (60) day period without an interruption of services in order to be
 considered a temporary employee.

 As an additional incentive to attract and retain quality licensed substitute teachers, LOSD
 will pay an additional $8.00 per day ($1.00/hr) after a substitute teacher has worked 30
 days or more in the current school year. The extra pay is effective the first of the month
 following reaching the 30 days worked. For example, if you reach your 30 days in January,
 the new rate will apply to February hours through to the end of the school year and will be
 paid beginning with your March paycheck. This rate does not combine with the $212.00
 per day salary on long-term assignments. The 30-count starts over at the beginning of each
 school year.

                           Salary Rates for Classified Substitutes

 Substituting on a day-to-day basis will be paid at a rate determined annually by the School
 Board in the following chart listed. Substitutes will be paid hour-for-hour based on exact
 hours worked. It is expected that substitutes stay for their assigned hours, unless released
 by the building administrator/secretary.

 A substitute who replaces a classified employee for more than sixty (60) consecutive
 workdays on the same assignment, will be made a temporary employee on the sixty-first
 (61st) consecutive workday and will be paid according to the classified employee salary
 schedule based on years of experience. The respective substitute will have worked
 throughout that entire sixty (60) day period. Substitutes may be allowed one (1) day of
 absence during this period of time.

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Salary Schedule for Classified Substitutes
                              *July l, 2020 to June 30, 2021*
Hourly Wage                                       Job Titles

  $13.25            Food Services Assistant I
                    Food Services Assistant II

  $14.24            Educational Assistant
                    Extended Day Provider/Classroom Leader
                    Food Services Assistant III (Cook)
                    Special Educational Assistant

  $14.88            Data Processor
                    Library Technology Assistant
                    Secretary I, II
                    Weight Room Monitor

  $16.37            Campus Security
                    Bookkeeper II
                    Bookkeeper III
                    Substitute/Application Coordinator
                    Custodian
                    Engineer I, III, IV
                    Extended Day Provider Manager III
                    Food Services Transporter
                    Food Services Manager III
                    Groundskeeper
                    Licensed Practical Nurse
                    Maintenance Worker
                    Payroll Specialist
                    Printer
                    Secretary III, IV
                    Support Services Coordinator
                    Technology Technician II
                    Transition Specialist
                    Warehouseman

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Break and Lunch Requirements for Classified Substitutes

 Classified substitutes are given breaks in accordance with state wage and hour laws as
 follows:
  Employees working 2 hours per day or less will not receive a break or lunch.
  Employees working 2.25 - 5.75 hours per day, will receive one 10-15 minute duty-free,
     paid break.
  Employees working 6 hours per day will receive one 10-15 minute, duty-free, paid
     break and one duty-free, unpaid 30-minute lunch.
  Employees working 6.25 – 8 hours per day, will receive two 10-15 minute duty-free,
     paid breaks (am and pm) and one duty-free, unpaid lunch.

 Note: Substitutes must take these breaks and lunch at their assigned time and cannot
 choose to not take them in order to leave early.

                                     Payroll Deductions

 Regular deductions are made for state and federal income taxes, social security and
 worker’s compensation. If applicable, contributions to the Public Employees Retirement
 System will also be deducted.

               Accident Reporting and Worker’s Compensation Coverage

 All accidents which occur while you are employed with the district must be reported to
 your building administrator immediately. This includes both student injuries and injuries
 to yourself.

 If you are injured on the job, a Worker’s Compensation Report and an Accident Incident
 Report must be completed and forwarded to the Central Office within twenty-four hours of
 the accident. The forms are available in the school office. For more information about
 Worker’s Compensation, you may contact Tabitha Bullinger (503) 534-2475, at
 bullingt@loswego.k12.or.us.

                      Notification of Scheduled Term Recess Periods

 The Lake Oswego School District’s school calendar includes several customary vacations or
 recess periods. The district expects that you will continue to perform the same or similar
 services before and after each vacation or recess period.

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2020-2021
                                       Payroll Dates

        Worked In:                   Cut-off Date:               Pay Date:

         June, 2020                 June 30, 2020               July 24, 2020

         July                       July 31, 2020               August 24, 2020
         August                     August 31, 2020             September 24, 2020

         September                  September 30, 2020          October 23, 2020

         October                    October 31, 2020            November 24, 2020

         November                   November 30, 2020           December 22, 2020

         December                   December 31, 2020           January 25, 2021
         January, 2021              January 31, 2021            February 24, 2021
         February                   February 28, 2021           March 19, 2021

         March                      March 31, 2021              April 23, 2021
         April                      April 30, 2021              May 24, 2021

         May                        May 31, 2021                June 24, 2021

         June                       June 30, 2021               June 30, 2021

 You are welcome to pick up your paycheck at the Central Office on paydays between
 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Checks not picked up by 4 p.m. will be mailed that day.

 You may sign up for direct deposit of your check to your bank by obtaining a form from the
 Payroll Office or Human Resources Department. Funds will be deposited in your bank
 account on the scheduled payday and a copy of all pay information will be sent to you.

 If you have any questions regarding your check, please contact Tabitha Bullinger at 503-534-
 2475.

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Requirements of Oregon’s Sick Time Leave Law

The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) requires employers to provide sick leave to all
employees, including substitutes. Substitutes accrue sick leave at the rate of 1 hour of sick
leave for every 30 hours worked.

General Rules/Policies regarding Sick Leave
    Licensed substitutes are paid in 4 or 8 hour blocks according to the scheduled
      assignment. In a case where there is not enough accrued sick time to cover an entire
      absence, the sick leave bank will be exhausted to cover as much of the absence as
      possible.
    Classified substitutes are paid hour-for-hour according to the scheduled assignment.
      In a case where there is not enough accrued sick leave to cover the entire absence, the
      sick leave bank will be exhausted to cover as much of the absence as possible.
    Sick leave will be paid in whole hours only, unless the leave bank is being completely
      exhausted on an absence.
    Substitutes may carry over 40 hours of sick leave from year-to-year.
    Sick leave banks are deleted after 180 calendar days of no assignments worked with
      district.
    Sick leave hours are non-transferrable.
    Accrued sick time may be used on the 91st day of employment with LOSD.

If you are sick and plan to use any accrued sick leave, you must follow the steps on the
following form in order to qualify and to be paid. This form is also available as a fillable PDF
on the district website in the Substitute Information section.

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IX.     SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES

                                            Discipline

 Discipline in the schools aims to teach responsibility, self-discipline, and self-respect;
 respect for the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals; respect for law and
 observance of School District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and respect
 for public and private property.

 In taking disciplinary action, school officials will consider students’ individual and
 collective rights. All disciplinary actions shall be based on the misconduct or violation
 of communicated rules and expectations.

                               Equal Opportunity Employment

 The Lake Oswego School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all
 applicable state and federal statutes and regulations in employment and school district
 programs. Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be provided in recruiting,
 hiring, retaining, transferring, promoting and training of all employees regardless of the
 individual’s race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age
 or disability.
                                           Tobacco Policy

 Lake Oswego schools are tobacco free; this includes smokeless products as well (chewing
 tobacco and vapor pens). No employee, substitute, visitor, or student may use any tobacco
 product while on district property.

                                     Drug-Free Workplace

 The district prohibits the manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using of
 drugs or alcoholic beverages in the workplace.

                                         Safety Program

 Each building has general safety and accident prevention procedures including fire drills
 and building evacuation practices, building evacuation plans, and safety and emergency
 procedures particular to specialized equipment and areas.

 During any emergency situation or drill, staff members are expected to remain with their
 students, or in a capacity as assigned by the building administrator, until such time they are
 released from duty by the building administrator. Students should not be unsupervised at
 any time.

                                      Working Conditions

 It is the district’s policy that there shall be no harassment of any employee for any reason.
 Any employee who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report the
 matter to the building administrator.
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X.      OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULE: ETHICS

                                    The Ethical Educator

OAR 584-20-035: The ethical educator is a person who accepts the requirements of
membership in the teaching profession and acts at all times in ethical ways. In so doing, the
ethical educator considers the needs of the students, the district, and the profession.

The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the student, will:
   1. Keep the confidence entrusted in the profession as it relates to confidential
       information concerning a student and the student's family
   2. Refrain from exploiting professional relationships with any student for personal
       gain, or in support of persons or issues
   3. Maintain an appropriate professional student-teacher relationship by:
           a. Not demonstrating or expressing professionally inappropriate interest in a
               student's personal life
           b. Not accepting or giving or exchanging romantic or overly personal gifts or
               notes with a student
           c. Reporting to the educator's supervisor if the educator has reason to believe a
               student is or may be becoming romantically attached to the educator
           d. Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and
               conversations at all times.

The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the district, will:
   1. Apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position of responsibility only on the basis of
       professional qualifications, and will adhere to the conditions of a contract or the
       terms of the appointment
   2. Conduct professional business, including grievances, through established lawful and
       reasonable procedures
   3. Strive for continued improvement and professional growth;
   4. Accept no gratuities or gifts of significance that could influence judgment in the
       exercise of professional duties
   5. Not use the district's or school's name, property, or resources for non-educational
       benefit or purposes without approval of the educator's supervisor or the appointing
       authority.

The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the profession, will:
   1. Maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law,
       exemplifying personal integrity and honesty
   2. Extend equal treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their
       professional rights and responsibilities
   3. Respond to requests for evaluation of colleagues and keep such information
       confidential as appropriate.

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XI.     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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