Policy & Procedure
Who are you able to discuss student issues from work with?
What is -- Only with employees and parents who need to know the information. (2.4)
Am I vested in sick leave from the start of the school year when it gets added to my bank?
What is -- Although sick leave is credited at the start of the fiscal year, vesting is only upon completion of the work year. (7.1.2)
How soon after an injury at work does the incident report need to be filed?
What is -- Within 24 hours (2.2)
Do staff need to wear their employee ID at work?
What is -- Yes, unless safety rules prevent this. (2.11)
Do I need to include the reason for extra time or overtime on my timesheet?
What is -- Yes, the reason needs to be entered in the comments section in True Time's timesheet. (4.5.3)
Can I leave the building/site during my paid breaks?
What is -- No. Paid breaks are to be completed at the work location and employees may be called back to work if necessary during this break period. (4.7)
Am I able to have a drink with dinner before coming back to the school for an evening activity?
What is -- No. This would violate Administrative Policy No 522.1. (3.4 & Appendix Q)
How many days can I accumulate in my sick leave bank?
What is -- 180 days. (7.1.5)
When does a new employee start their health and dental coverage?
What is -- First day of the month following employment. (6.1.3)
If I receive a charge or conviction after I am employed, do I need to report it to the District and when (if so)?
What is -- As soon as possible, but no more than three calendar days after any arrest, indictment, conviction, no contest or guilty plea, or other adjudication of the employee for any felony, any offense involving moral turpitude, and any of the other offenses listed in the Handbook. (2.7)
When called in for work on weeks that include holidays, vacation or other time off, how is pay treated?
What is -- All hours will count as hours worked for purposes of the overtime calculation. (4.5.3)
How long will the District hold my position for me if I am out on a medical leave of absence?
What is -- up to one calendar year from the start of my leave. (7.4.2)
Can tobacco products be used as long as I am outside of the district buildings?
What is -- No tobacco products may be used on District premises. This includes all district vehicles and outdoor spaces that are owned or leased for District use such as green space, field and playground areas. (10.3)
What happens to my holiday if I am on sick leave when it occurs?
What is -- You are given the holiday and your sick leave is not charged for that day. (7.1.9)
What types of life insurance can I purchase as an employee?
What is -- Basic, Supplemental, Additional, Spousal and Dependent. (6.4)
Which employee groups have their required licenses paid for by the District?
What is -- Custodial staff needing pesticide certification, Food Service staff needing ServeSafe or Serve It Safe Sanitation certification, Para-Educators needing DPI license, and Transportation Staff with CDL receive $175 after 90 calendar days of employment (2.17)
If a payroll date falls on a weekend or holiday, when is the pay date?
What is -- the last banking day prior to that date. (5.1) {Friday the 13th is always a great day in MCPASD!}
What is the typical posting time frame for vacant positions?
What is -- 10 days unless special circumstances require a shorter posting. (8.2)
If I am driving a district vehicle or transporting students and involved in an vehicle accident, what happens?
What is -- The employee will be taken to a testing center for alcohol and drug testing as a routine measure. (10.7)
If I run out of paid time off options and still need time off, how does that work?
What is -- Supervisor can approve up to 5 unpaid non-medical leave days; Director of Employee Services or designee can approve more than 5 and up to 1 year of unpaid non-medical leave. (7.4.1)
How much do I get for my reimbursable leave days when I retire under the VER rules?
What is -- $25 per full 8 hour day. (6.9)
Who may a staff member bring with them if having a meeting that may lead to discipline or discharge?
What is -- Any support person may attend as an observer. (3.2)
What is the default number of payrolls a school year staff member receives?
What is -- Without an election form for 24 pays, we default to 20 pays. (5.2)
How much notice is needed for a reduction in hours or position?
What is -- 30 calendar days. (9.2)
What areas are employees able to file a formal grievance for?
What is -- Discipline, Discharge and Workplace Safety issues. (12.1 and Appendix S)
Can I roll my unused Personal Leave over to the next year?
What is -- Employee groups without vacation (FS, Para & Transp) are allowed to roll up to 3 days of PL from year to year. (7.5.5)
If I take unpaid days, does that impact my insurance in any way?
What is -- Staff enrolled in health insurance will pay $30 per full day for all unpaid days in excess of 5 within a school year. (7.4.1)
Do any employees just get paid for emergency closure days without use of leave time?
What is -- All employees other than Custodians and Administrators are allowed up to three Emergency Closure Days with pay. Custodians must report to work or use vacation or unpaid time. Administrators must work or use non-contract time. (7.10)
If covering for another higher paid employee, how is my pay handled?
What is -- After covering for more than three days, the District may approve a pay adjustment for the work being performed. (5.6)
How do I apply for another position in the District if I am interested in the posting?
What is -- Current employees must apply through WECAN following the procedures spelled out in each posting. (8.2 ~ without specificity)