TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 5 Welcome Letter............................................................................................................................................. 6 WCPS Four Vision Points ............................................................................................................................ 7 At Will/Disclaimer Statement ....................................................................................................................... 8 History of the Wicomico County Board of Education ................................................................................. 9 Mission, Vision, Educational Philosophy, Beliefs, and Values .................................................................. 12 Organizational Charts ................................................................................................................................. 14 Unit Association Negotiated Agreements................................................................................................... 22 Additional Policies, Procedures, and Philosophies of the Wicomico County Board of Education ............ 22 SECTION 1 EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT...................................................................................................... 24 Americans with Disabilities Act Statement ................................................................................................ 24 Criminal Background Checks Policy.......................................................................................................... 24 Classified New Hire 90-Day Probation Statement...................................................................................... 24 Orientation and/or In-Service Training....................................................................................................... 24 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy.................................................................................... 25 Section 504/Title II Grievance Procedure................................................................................................... 25 Retirement Plan Policy ............................................................................................................................... 25 SECTION 2 GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES....................................................................................... 27 Appointments and Assignments, Suspensions and Dismissals of Certificated and Non-Certificated Employees Policy........................................................................................................................................ 27 Assignment of Close Relatives Policy ........................................................................................................ 27 Critical Shortage of Positions Policy .......................................................................................................... 27 Employees Serving on Parent or Parent-Supported Organizations Policy ................................................. 27 Employee Confidentiality Policy ................................................................................................................ 27 Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy ................................................................................................ 27 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Procedure ................................................................................ 27 Media Relations Policy ............................................................................................................................... 27 Media Relations and Communications Procedure ...................................................................................... 27 Acceptable Use of Technology Policy........................................................................................................ 27 Acceptable Use of Technology Procedure.................................................................................................. 27 Tobacco-Free Schools Policy ..................................................................................................................... 28 Tobacco-Free Schools Procedure................................................................................................................ 28 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy ...................................................................................................... 28 Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Policy....................................................................................................... 28 GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................... 29 Advertising in the Schools Policy............................................................................................................... 29 Employee Alcohol, Controlled Substance, and Drug-Free Workplace Policy ........................................... 29 WCBOE Alcohol and Drug Testing Procedure .......................................................................................... 29 Community Use of School Facilities Policy ............................................................................................... 29 Community Use of School Facilities Procedure ......................................................................................... 29 WCPS Printing Services Statement ............................................................................................................ 29
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