Sexual harassment is conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: Behaviors that constitute sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to: Sexual harassment may be directed against a particular person or persons, or a group, whether of theopposite sex or the same sex. Digital Learning Content (opens in new window/tab) Email (opens in new window/tab) Get Yourself Moving; . Permissible uses -- TCS employees must: HBV*/Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Immunization. The use of volunteers requires prior building principal approval. "COVID-19 continues to be an obstacle for our students, faculty and staff members alike," Stephens said in a . After your information is complete, you will receive a confirmation number, and your information will be saved allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Attendance of staff members at such meetings is left to the discretion of each employee. Fund-raising requests must include an explanation or justification for the proposal consistent with building and/or TCS goals. Departures from the building must be reported to the building principal, assistant principal, or designee. About us Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) exist to provide challenging and innovative experiences that support each student's academic, social, and emotional development, preparing them to live. Members of the public may not obtain an employee's unpublished telephone number, bank account information, social security number or driver license information except where driving or operating a vehicle is considered to be a part of the employee's duties, unless release of this information is expressly authorized by the employee. 927 North Jackson St. Tullahoma, TN 37388. The following items are be signed off by office staff/building principal: Inventory all classroom furniture, equipment and textbooks/instructional materials stored in classroom. The employee will continue to paythe employee's share of premiums, if any. If the leave is for the purpose of an employee's own serious health condition, he/she must also provide a fitness for duty medical release from the health care provider before returning to work. Staff members are prohibited from performing any duties related to an outside job during their regular working hours or during the additional time needed to fulfill the position's responsibilities. The information is related to job performance. Other disinfectants as recommended by the Center for Disease Control may be used. Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a professional position. Dan Lawson, director of Tullahoma City Schools, has announced a bevy of administrative changes over the past couple of weeks as several of the district's principals have decided to retire. As adults and professionals, teachers are expected to be guided in their grooming habits by what is most generally acceptable in the business and professional world. Though teachers may be permitted to expose students to information concerning religious beliefs, teachers may not advocate, openly or covertly or by subtlety, a particular religion or religious belief. TCS facilities, equipment or materials may not be used in performing outside work. Privacy rights of students or other individuals involved in such research projects must be maintained. A substantiated charge against a student may result in corrective or disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Staff members leaving such items in the staff room do so at their own risk. - Erin McCullough photo Dr. Catherine Stephens will be the next superintendent of Tullahoma City Schools. TCS overall cost of a job share may not exceed that of one full-time equivalency. Requests for retention of programs recorded off-air will be directed to the producers of those programs directly through the network (not affiliate). All staff are required to check out/in with the office during the day. He has an Associate's Degree in General Studies from Motlow State Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, and a Master's Degree in Supervision and Administration from . TCS mailing and postage may be used for school district business only. "Workplace" is defined to mean the site for the performance of work done in connection with a federal grant or contract. Either party may appeal from a determination of responsibility based on a procedural irregularity that affected the outcome, new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the determination that could affect the outcome, or an alleged conflict of interest on the part of the Title IX Coordinator or any personnel chosen to facilitate the grievance process. Staff members with questions regarding custodial and/or non-custodial parent rights with respect to particular students should contact the office. If an alcohol test is not administered within two (2) hours following the accident or a drug test is not administered within eight (8) hours following the accident, the immediate supervisor shall prepare and maintain on file a record indicating the reasons the test was not administered. Staff members shall promote a learning environment that encourages fulfillment of each student's potential in regard to his/her program, consistent with TCS goals and with optimal opportunities for students. Staff members have a responsibility to report to TCS when infected with a communicable disease unless otherwise stated by law. All staff are expected to "pitch in" as needed, to help keep this gathering area clean and orderly. Professional growth experiences may include, but are not limited to, college courses, workshops, curriculum planning, individual research, travel, supervision of teacher trainees and other such activities. Such information will be maintained on file in the office and provided to staff as appropriate. Staff access to the Internet is provided upon the receipt of a signed Network Access/Employee Authorization for Network Access Agreement. "Fair use" guidelines are as follows: In the event that a staff member produces items described above partly on his/her own time and partly on TCS time, TCS reserves the right to claim full ownership. In order to facilitate continuity during absences, staff members unable to return to their duties thefollowing day should contact the building principal as soon as the decision is made. Make a copy of a program as an essential step in using the computer program as long as it is used in conjunction with the machine and in no other manner. Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) exist to provide challenging and innovative experiences that support each student's academic, social, and emotional development, preparing them to live with integrity and a sustained passion for learning. Retain one copy for classroom files and one copy to office. If a teacher is summoned to court as a result of the teachers regular job duties, the teacher may request professional leave. An inventory list is turned in to the office at the completion of each school year. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive, individualized services and shall be offered to the complainant and the respondent, as appropriate. Health Department931-455-9369. Take appropriate action with regard to the employee which may include discipline up to and including dismissal and/or; Require satisfactory participation by the employee in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency. No staff member may use TCS facilities, equipment or supplies in connection with his/her campaigning, nor may he/she use any time during the working day for campaign purposes. The educator strives to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. The employee may petition TCS for assignment of copyright or patent rights. The solicitation of staff by sales people, other staff or agents during on-duty hours is prohibited without building principal approval. Such programs are licensed for private home use only and cannot be used in public schools. The Board [shall] [shall not] reimburse the applicant if the applicant accepts a position as a teacher. Off-air recordings, however, need not be used in their entirety. Requests by individuals or groups to distribute pamphlets, booklets, flyers, brochures and other similar materials to students for classroom use or to take home shall be referred to the Director of Schools. Copy or use subscription programs transmitted via subscription television cable services, such as HBO or Showtime. All disclosures shall be consistent with the school districts legal obligations and the necessity to investigate allegations of harassment and take disciplinary action. Blood alcohol tests may be used when it is not practicable to use an EBT. Additionally, all licensed staff are expected to adhere to the Tennessee Educator's Association Code of Ethics of the Education Profession. Tullahoma City Schools could not be reached for comment. After a determination of responsibility is made, the Title IX Coordinator shall work with the complainant to determine if further supportive measures are necessary. Fair Use. employees and students shall be prohibited. Justin T. Scott, Director of Bands, Tullahoma High School. All parties shall have at least ten (10) days to submit a written response which shall be taken into consideration in creating the final report. Shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning. In the event of hazardous or emergency conditions all TCS schools or selected schools or grade levels may be closed or schedules altered to provide delayed openings of school and/or early dismissal of students as appropriate. Professional employee organizations may use the service in accordance with Board policy on the use of school facilities. Tennessee law provides that a staff member, who, based on reasonable grounds, participates in the good faith making of a child abuse report, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as provided by law. All staff are to check their mailboxes and remove mail daily. Under FMLA leave, group health insurance benefits and premium payments will be continued on the same basis as coverage would have been provided and premiums paid in the absence of leave. StaffTCS Google Accounts arefor official business only. Any appearance of impropriety shall be avoided. Curriculum guides reflect a consistent and coherent structure for the education of TCS students. Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs, family, social or cultural background or sexual orientation unfairly. Tullahoma City Schools provides access to a sick leave bank under state guidelines for full-time. All offers of employment are contingent upon the results of such checks. Each staff member must abide by the terms of TCS drug-free workplace policy. In the case of joint custody, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide TCS, in writing, any special requests or clarifications in areas concerning the student and TCS relationship and responsibilities. The EAP is administered through Magellan Health. Staff members unable to report to work for any reason must notify the school principal or assistant principal and the substitute coordinator as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate substitutearrangements may be made. In the event handwashing facilities are not readily available, thorough cleaning using an antiseptic cleanser and clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes provided by TCS as an alternative is necessary. Such notification will be given to the employee prior to the commencement of the leave orwithin two working days of the employee's notice of an unanticipated or emergency leave. Dental EE is Blue Cross/Blue Shield dental insurance, TCS LIFE EE is Tullahoma City Schools Life insurance with USAble Insurance, MED REIMBURS is Medical Reimbursement employee deduction with USAble Insurance, FLEX BEN EE is the volunteer employee payflex deduction, TERM LIFE is Volunteer life insurance USAble Insurance, RETIRE EE is Retirement with The Principal Plan, A/F TSA is American Fidelity tax shelter annuity, AMER TSA is Ameriprise tax shelter annuity, H/M TSA is Horace Mann tax shelter annuity, MET LIFE TSA is Metropolitan Life tax shelter annuity, OPPEN TSA is Oppenheimer tax shelter annuity, VALU TCH TSA is Valu teachers tax shelter annuity, VISION is Vision insurance with The Guardian insurance, BC NOPART ER Blue Cross No Partnership Employer, BC PART ER Blue Cross Partnership Employer, LIM HLTH ER Cigna Local Plus or Cigna Open Access Limited Health Employer, PART HLTH ER Cigna Local Plus or Cigna Open Access Partnership Health Employer, STAND ER Cigna Local Plus or Cigna Open Access Standard Health Employer, COA NO PART Cigna Open Access No Partnership Employer, PART HLTH ER Cigna Open Access Partnership Employer, COA STAND ER Cigna Open Access Standard Employer, HSP COA ER Health Savings Plan Cigna Open Access Employer, HSP BC ER Health Savings Plan Blue Cross Employer, TCS LIFE ER Tullahoma City Schools Life Insurance Employer, H/M HLTH ER Horace Mann Health Supplemental Plan Employer, TRS ER Tennessee Retirement System Employer, RET KK ER Principal Retirement Kool Kids Employer, TRS ER HYBRI Tennessee Retirement System Employer Hybrid Plan 4% to Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Vendor, RETIRE ER Principal Retirement System Non-Certified Employer, RET FOOD ER Principal Retirement Food Service Employer VISION ER The Guardian Vision Employer, UNEMPLOY Unemployment Employer Zero Amount used for Quarterly Payroll Report only. Any such items found must be disposed of in closable puncture-resistant, leak proof containers that are appropriately labeled or color-coded. All staff are asked to refrain from keeping personal items of value in or about their desks. It is the responsibility of each licensed staff member to keep his/her license and all endorsements current. Students should be instructed to leave valuables at home. Employee records are public records, except for matters deemed confidential by law, and shall be open for inspection during regular business hours. Birth of the employee's child (eligibility expires 12 months after the birth); Placement of a child for adoption or foster care; (eligibility expires 12 months after placement); Care of a spouse, child or parent with a serious health condition; or. All sharp, pointed or otherwise hazardous projections in work areas shall be removed or rendered harmless. Any device, publication or any other item developed during the staff member's paid time shall be TCS property. Staff members should emphasize to students the importance of promptly depositingmoney collected with appropriate school officials. Teachers are expected to report their students' progress to the students and their parents. A staff room is provided for staff use during break, lunch and preparation periods as may be appropriate. Gloves and repellent gowns, aprons or jackets are required for tasks in which exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be reasonably anticipated to contaminate street clothing. Fund-raising activities to raise money for a wide variety of school activities and equipment are held at various times throughout the course of the school year. Students, parents and others with complaints will be encouraged to discuss the complaint directly with the staff member. 510 South Jackson Street. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gloves are required for all tasks in which an individual may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Tullahoma City Schools participates in the State of Tennessee Hybrid Retirement Plan. Infringement on copyrighted material, whether prose, poetry, graphic images, music audiotape, video or computer-programmed materials, is a serious offense against federal law, a violation of Board policy and contrary to ethical standards required of staff and students. Upon learning of an instance of alleged sexual harassment, even if no formal complaint is filed, the Title IX Coordinator shall: While the school district will respect the confidentiality of the complainant and the respondent as much as possible, some information may need to be disclosed to appropriate individuals. Planning time is incorporated into the teaching day for each instructional position. The annual TCS convocation saw the district's nearly 500 employees come together inside Tullahoma High School to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and motivate everyone to find their "why." A list of any equipment/materials not checked in and replacement costs. The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence and the nurture of democratic principles. Staff with summer duties necessitating building access may make arrangements with the building principal to keep their keys as appropriate. The staff member's own serious health condition. In order to maintain a safe, civil, and supportive learning environment, all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex are prohibited. Graduation from an accredited four-year (4 years) college. Shall not assist entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, education or other relevant attribute. Needles, syringes, broken glassware and other sharp objects found on TCS property must not be picked up by students at any time, nor by staff without appropriate puncture-proof gloves or a mechanical device such as a broom, brush, and dust pan. Staff members are encouraged to participate in the decision-making process whenever practicable. Staff members are to avoid accepting anything of value offered by another for the purpose of influencing his/her professional judgment. Money collected by staff as a result of fundraisers or other school related purposes shall be deposited inthe office. Directors. All time sheets must be a true reflection of all time worked, whether it is more or less than regularly scheduled work hours. An employee home address and telephone number are now considered confidential and may not be disclosed without the employees permission. Confidentiality of e-mail communication cannot be assured. Teachers should be prepared to provide after-school or pre-school time to meet with students as necessary. Please contact Human Resources for additional information. THS students often achieve perfect scores on college entrance exams. Contact the copyright holder in writing for permission whenever copyrighted works such as plays andmusical numbers are to be performed. Bulletin board materials and other materials posted on doors and wall have been. Announcement, 403(b), Marketplace Letter, etc. Alter off-air programs from their original content. Make multiple copies for classroom use (not to exceed one copy per student in a course) from the following: A complete poem, if it has fewer than 250 words and does not exceed two printed pages in length, A complete article, story or essay of less than 2,500 words, Prose excerpts not to exceed 10 percent of whole or 1,000 words, whichever is less, One chart, graph, diagram, cartoon or picture per book or per issue of a periodical, An excerpt from a children's book containing up to 10 percent of the words found in the text, Copy more than one work or two excerpts from a single author during one class term, Copy more than three works from a collective work or periodical volume during one class term, Copy more than nine sets of multiple copies for distribution to students in one class term, Copy to create or replace or substitute for anthologies or collective works, Copy "consumable" works, such as workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and answer sheets, Copy the same material for more than one particular course being offered (may not copy every time a particular course is offered) unless permission is obtained from the copyright owner. No other staff member may leave their assigned group unsupervised except as appropriate supervision arrangements have been made to take care of an emergency. (Use hook, stick, tong, jig or other accessory. These measures may include, but are not limited to, the following: The measures offered to the complainant and the respondent shall remain confidential to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the school district to provide the supportive measures. Non-exempt employeesare not to work before, beyond or outside their established working hours and are not to work overtime without prior authorization from the building principal. It manages a staff of teachers and support personnel. Our mission is to provide all students with the opportunity to obtain an excellent education. All such meetings should be held in confidence and not in the presence of others. Conferences should be treated as an opportunity for constructive, mutual exchange of information and ideas for the welfare and continued academic growth of the student. This policy shall cover employees, employees' behaviors, students, and students' behaviors while on school property, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided equipment or transportation, or at any official school bus stop in accordance with federal law. The clear and convincing evidence standard shall be used in making this determination. 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15. Sick Leave Bank Employee Determination Letter, Rules of State Board of Education Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools, Click Here to view the Rules of The State Board of Education Chapter 0520-01-03 Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools, Request for Reconsideration of Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Free /Reduced Application/Nutrition Information, *Kindergarten Out-Of-District Application. Our Directors and Staff. Request that a library/media center record and retain for research purposes commercial television news programs from local, regional or national networks; interviews concerning current events; and on-the-spot coverage of news events. The decision-maker shall make a determination regarding responsibility and provide the written determination to the parties simultaneously along with information about how to file an appeal. Quick and Crutchfield suspended the student for three days, citing a Tullahoma High School policy banning students from posting pictures whether at home or school that embarrass, demean. TCS will use the school year, July 1 through June 30, for calculating the 12-month period in which the 12 work week FMLA leave entitlement occurs for all employees. with TCS. Under no circumstances are classrooms or other areas where students are under the supervision of assigned staff to be left unattended while students are present. Failure to render such notice may be considered a breach of contract. This includes encouraging students to apply their own band-aids. Treating all students with consistent fairness. Contact Human Resources for details of this or any other provision of FMLA leave. Deviation from the regularlyscheduled break period requires prior supervisor approval. Tullahoma City Schools adopted the Hybrid Plan for employees hired on or after July 1, 2014. Or sign in using: All uses of tobacco, electronic/battery operated devices, vapor products, and all other associated paraphernalia are prohibited in all of the school district's buildings and in all vehicles that are owned, leased, or operated by the district. If a teacher appears in state/federal court because of a personal interest, whether as a plaintiff, defendant or witness or voluntarily appears on behalf of family or friends, or when a teacher is required to appear in court either as a defendant or plaintiff or witness in a civil case, personal leave or leave without pay shall be granted in accordance with the established board policies on leaves. Forms are available in the office. (931) 454-2600 Company Tullahoma City Schools Jerry Green Current Workplace Jerry Green has been working as a Teacher at Tullahoma City Schools for 6 years. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), which accompany any hazardous substance used in the school setting, are maintained on file in the office and elsewhere in the building as necessary and readily available to any staff member who must handle such materials or who may have been exposed to such products. TCS and the employee will mutually agree on the selection of the health care provider for a third medical certification. The Board may waive the thirty (30) days notice requirement Prior to the completion of the investigative report, the investigator shall send to each party the evidence subject to inspection and review. Assign an impartial hearing officer within five (5) days of receipt of the appeal; and. ), Copy without inclusion of the copyright notice on the copy, Record a broadcast program off-air simultaneously with the broadcast transmission, including simultaneous cable or satellite re-transmission, and retain the recording for a period not to exceed the first 45 consecutive days after the date of the recording. Staff are expected to assist in the supervision of students and in general crowd control as neededwhile attending such events. Please consult the Board Policy Manual in the principals office or in the library. Long or unwieldy articles shall not be carried or moved unless adequate means of guarding or guiding are provided to prevent injury; Hazardous conditions or practices observed at any time shall be reported as soon as practicable to the person in charge or some other responsible representative of the employer. Staff members may purchase items costing less than $25 with prior approval from the building principal. Provide written notice of the allegations, and the grievance process to all known parties to give the respondent time to prepare a response before an initial interview; Inform the parties of the prohibition against making false statement or knowingly submitting false information; Inform the parties that they may have an advisor present during any subsequent meetings; and. Such complaints may also be filed with the appropriate enforcement agency, in lieu of TCS complaint process, at any time, as provided by law. A student whose behavior is found to be in violation of Board policy may be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Students are not permitted in the staff room. Contact Information Manchester City Schools 215 E. Fort St. Manchester, Tennessee 37355 Map Phone: 931-728-2316 Fax: 931-728-7075 Tullahoma City Schools TCS will provide written notice that the premium payment is more than 30 calendar days late. East Lincoln Elementary is a part of Tullahoma City Schools, which serves more than 4,000 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. At no time should money collected be allowed to accumulate in classrooms, lockers or other unsecured areas. Material value is defined by law as $100 or more from a single source in a single year. Disciplinary consequences or sanctions shall not be initiated against the respondent until the grievance process has been completed. Staff members are responsible for all costs related to long distance calls made for personal use. The employee shall obtain a form indicating the days served and the court pay to be received from the court's clerk for submitting to the payroll office. www.MagellanHealth.com. Tests may be performed either on or offsite in accordance with FHWA Guidelines. Three days will be allowed for the finding or recovery of keys before any charges are assessed. In the event alternatives are used, hands must be washed with soap and running water as soon as feasible. Alcohol testing will be performed by using Evidential Breath Testing equipment (EBT). Learn More Our Uniqueness Read More Our Commitment Read More Our No other curriculum application is authorized. Good housekeeping methods shall be observed in all operations. Support personnel are permitted to leave the building and grounds with the permission of the buildingprincipal or immediate supervisor. Allow any student to surreptitiously or illegally duplicate computer software or access any database or electronic bulletin board. Non-custodial parents will not be granted visitation or telephone access to their student during the school day. Employees shall be granted an opportunity to respond in writing to material placed in records. Employees shall not work in unprotected, exposed or hazardous areas under floor openings. Long distance calls for TCS business and personal use purposes may be placed from a telephone with an unrestricted line, located in the office. Electronic mail capability among TCS staff exists for the purpose of enhancing communication to better perform tasks associated with their positions and assignments. A limited number of copies may be reproduced from each off-air recording to meet the legitimate needs of teachers. All professionally licensed employees will be issued a written contract. In order to protect property, students and staff, and to ensure the building is adequately secured when no authorized personnel are present, all staff are expected to follow the following key control procedures: The quality of the instructional program reflects the effort invested by teachers in developing lesson plans consistent with TCS curriculum and appropriate to the individual needs of students. The notice shall include the anticipated starting and ending dates of the requested leave and an explanation of the need for the leave.

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