Nuts and Bolts of the Staff Handbook

When are staff members able to use sick leave?

• Anytime, as long as they have sick days

• Anytime, as long as they have a doctor's note.

• After they have exhausted thier annual leave.

• After they have exhausted their annual leave and with a doctor's note.

Answer explanation

New this year - All staff can take sick leave if they provide a doctor's note - even if they still have annual leave days.

Which of the following is not an excused student absence?

• Death of a relative

• Military block leave, with orders

• Religious observance

• Family event / vacation

Answer explanation

Family vacations and other events are not excused absences for students, even when notice is provided. For vacations lasting more than 4 days, families can reach out to Jenni for clarification on the policy.

Which committee is considered the "think tank" for staff ideas, input, and suggestions?

• SIT

• RC / PBIS

• TLI

• MTSS

• Hospitality

Answer explanation

The SIT team will focus on assuring our mission and vision are upheld and will consistently address the concerns of the staff.

Who can eat school lunch?

• Students - with a charge

  Adults - with a charge

• Students - free

  Adults - cannot have lunch

• Students - free

  Adults - with a charge

• Students - free

  Adults - free

Answer explanation

New legislation in Colorado provides free lunch and breakfast to all students. Adults can eat school lunches for $4.05.

What is Eagleside's policy on wearing jeans?

• Only on Fridays with school/district spirit wear on top.

• Wednesdays and Fridays with school/district wear on top.

• Jeans can be worn any day with a professional top.

• Jeans are not allowed.

Answer explanation

The expectation is that teachers wear professional attire all week. Jeans (without holes) are permitted on Fridays with school or district spirit wear or teacher/team themed shirts.

Can teachers use materials from outside sources such as Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)?

• No. Teachers are only permitted to use curricular resources.

• Yes. Teachers can supplement with TPT and other sites.

• Yes. Teachers are encouraged to use extra resources.

• It's possible if teachers have the materials approved by admin.

Answer explanation

Our curriculum has several additional resources that have been vetted and approved through rigorous adoption processes. The admin team is happy to help find things to support within the curriculum.

How do you sign up for additional professional development?

• Ask Anne

• Frontline

• iVisions

• We do enough PD, there is no need to sign up for more.

Answer explanation

District 8 offers a plethora of PD opportunities. They can all be found in Frontline: MyLeaningPlan

Fill in the blanks:

"If you have needed to contact a family ____ about a specific behavior, the ____ time needs to be a phone call or face-to-face meeting."

• three times; fourth

• This is not a sentence from the document. There is not an expectation for when to call home.

• once; second

• twice; third

Answer explanation

Families are more responsive to phone calls and face-to-face conversations. It also provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the families of your students.