Oh No What Do I Do!
My favorite cousin passed away this weekend, am I eligible for the 4 days of bereavement and it was so sudden do I have to enter in Kronos and SMARTFIND?
What is...
No, according to the district bereavement 11.7 For the purpose of bereavement leave, “immediate family” is defined differently than sick leave to include wife, husband, domestic partner, parent, legal guardian, stepmother, stepfather, parent-in-law, child, stepchild, child-in-law, foster child, grandchild, step-grandchild, grandparent, step-grandparent, grandparent-in-law, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and any other person living in the home as a member of the family at the time of death. For the purposes of this provision domestic partner will be treated as a spouse.
For non-immediate family an employee may receive 1 day of chargeable bereavement and if additional time is needed up to 3 sick days may be used.
ALL ABSCENSES MUST BE LOGGED IN SMARTFIND AND KRONOS PRIOR TO DAY OF. If unexpected absence should be submitted immediately and prior to 6:30 AM day of absence.
Which day do we have Academy Planning and where will it be held?
Wednesday, and it is held in room 218.
How many assignments should be graded and entered into Infinite Campus weekly?
What is...
Two to Three grades should be entered weekly in the gradebook. Refer to the school grading policy and do not assign more than 30 assignments to be graded summative or homework for the entire 9 weeks (students take 7 classes this is intense and requires them to makeup 7 classes worth of assignments).
I got this new crop top shirt, and I would like to wear it with leggings. It's a new day and age. This should be okay for the field trip... I mean it's a chill day
What is...
Employees should maintain professional dress code at all times. See Dress Code.
Do parents and students have responsibilities or just educators?
What is...
Yes, students and parents have responsibilities within all 5 buckets including: Academic, Behavior, SEL, Attendance, and partnership. Please See PAWS expectations, Student Dress Code and Arrival, Early Dismissal Student, Communication, and Support Team and More... (District Student Parent Handbook)
I left something important in my car that I need to get my job done... Can I leave through a side door, prop it open, and return. I'll be right back, and the door is right beside my classroom. I mean literally 5 feet away.
What is...
All perimeter doors must remain closed and locked. Everyone must re-enter through the front lobby weapons detection system after leaving the building.
On which day of the week is collaborative planning? Where is it held? Do we have to attend, or can we do virtual?
What is...
Thursday of each week. Room 218 unless stated differently. EVERYONE MUST attend in person. If anything should arise the appropriate coach and Dr. Bowie should know.
How many times do I have to call parents during my Enhanced Student time?
What is...
There is no maximum, but every guardian should be contacted at least twice throughout the 9-week quarters. Parents should be contacted multiple times for multiple reasons. See handbook for exception for example... Students whose grade is below 70 should made aware along with the guardian while the student's grade is below the 70%. If the student does not improve this average. This could mean the parent is contacted once a week.
What is...
All money should be placed in office safe with a collection log completed and the book keeper and Executive Principal should be emailed to be made aware before leaving. See Financial Procedures.
My students gave me $20 to door dash for them. I really bond with these students they deserve outside lunch. This is okay right?
What is...
No outside food should be delivered or brought to students as this is a safety issue. See handbook rules for class parties and celebrations.
I have not eaten and need to leave the building during lunch. I let my academy principal know and my grade level principal, so I am okay right?
What is...
Leaving Campus
If for any reason you must leave the building, you must contact the office before leaving the school grounds. There will be a sign-out/sign-in notebook that must be used when leaving and upon returning to document an approved leave from campus located in the main office. Teachers may only sign out and leave the school campus during the 30-minute duty-free lunch period, unless they are taking sick or personal leave.
When are my lesson plans/ Lesson Exemplars Due... I teach a subject that the district has done lessons so I don't turn anything in correct?
What is...
All teachers submit lesson exemplars/ Lesson plans with artifacts into the lesson submission folder link before Friday at 2:05 PM... Learn more in your collaborative sessions.
How many write ups or blue and red slips do I need to submit before an administrator comes to get this student out of my class... I mean just last week the student was drumming on the desk while I was teaching and being a distraction.
What is...
No limit. Red slips are for skipping class. Blue slips are for cell phone use during instruction. All referrals should be placed inside of Infinite Campus and the appropriate administrator will follow district policy. Ill intent writeups from teachers will be counted as such and followed up by the appropriate administrator and Dr. Brooks.
Okay, so I need a break everyday to leave real quick and grab my morning coffee from Wendy's within walking distance then I go to the gas station and pick up a few things. That's the only place that sells what I need. Can my admin, co-worker, or classroom associate watch my students real quick? What if it is after school during practice?
What is...
No students should ever be left unattended without a school professional. No quick run to get haircuts, food, or other should take place outside of your 30-minute lunchbreak. See schedule.
Listen, I need to run before 2:20 to meet students for after school so I can't do my post. I'm covered correct?
What is...
A map that shows post of duty is located in the handbook. This will be updated as needed throughout the school year.
I will be absent several days. The first day was planned but not the following two days. I did put my absences in Kronos, SMARTFIND, and let my supervisor know. What did I forget to do?
What is...
Leave sub plans for all absences. A sub folder should be created and left with your class and academy office with lesson plans and all-important class schedules and rules.
Are faculty meetings mandatory, when are they, and where will they be held?
What is...
Mandatory faculty meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month in the Lecture Hall upstairs.
This student has tried to makeup just about every assignment in my class. Is this too much? How many makeup attempts do they receive for how long?
What is...
Students are allowed to make up assignments within the 9-week periods. First semester content recovery is assigned according to policy and grading admin approval. Windows for content recovery will be shared accordingly.
In a meeting I got frustrated with my colleagues and my admin. I just left and maybe said a few 4 letter words. This had to be done. I should be fine right, my SEL was not ok?
What is...
Employee benefits offers EAP and other wellness benefits for teachers (see district benefits) and educators under duress. Please remain professional at all times.
I have contacted MNEA for a concern. The admin team should update my MNEA rep of meeting dates and times. Isn't this their professional responsibility?
What is...
MNEA is an opportunity that educators personally choose. This means they are responsible to inform all parties of dates, changes, and concerns.
I have a complaint about a sub or classroom associate. Should I let the front office, and my academy principal know? I also, am aware that supposedly last week that same classroom associate was at the mall hanging out with another teacher from McGavock and I think they are dating now...He voted against his ex-girlfriend for teacher of the year...And see they were seen at a concert downtown that teachers get a discount at... He is not a teacher... Using the discount at the movies and everything...Chile, I made sure our team lead knew...Who else should know this information?
What is...
Surveys from both the sub/classroom associate and teacher are completed after a job is finished. The additional information is "grapevine" gossip and will not be tolerated at Maplewood High School. Please see the executive principal if you are unsure if it is workplace gossip.
I have morning planning or last block planning. I am just going to come late or leave early because I work out 2 days a week. Which days do I have my personal planning to leave? It's my time I want to use as I need it.
What is...
Employees should arrive to work at 6:50 AM and remain until 2:20 PM unless time is entered in SMARTFIND and KRONOS.
How many days is CCR, intervention, and clubs?
What is...
College and Career Readiness is every Thursday during the designated time and is mandatory schoolwide. Intervention takes place 2 to 3 days a week and is assigned by the school counselors and instructional teams. Clubs will be determined.
DO I have to keep teaching after walkthroughs are completed? I mean they come in so much I can't tell what is formal or informal.
What is...
Both informal and formal walkthroughs will take place from August 5, 2025 to May 22, 2026
Do I have to attend Professional Development and In-Service every time? What if I didn't sign-in?
What is...
Every employee is expected to complete all trainings, and attend professional development sessions and in-service days on time. See Professionalism