Seward Public Schools Teacher Handbook
By Greg Barnes
August 10, 2009
SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER HANDBOOK
This handbook is intended to provide information to staff related to the duties as a teacher in the Seward Public School District. Please familiarize yourself with the information in it and refer to this handbook to answer any questions before contacting any office or administrative personnel. However, the information in the handbook is not intended to cover every possible condition, but is a guide to many of the district procedures and expectations for certificated staff. References in the handbook to "teachers" are intended to apply to all certificated staff. This includes administrators to the extent the handbook deals with professional expectations and conduct.
The guidelines in this book are in effect for the year on the cover of this document. However, these are administrative guidelines, and may therefore be changed at will by the administration if deemed appropriate and necessary for the benefit of staff, students, or the school district, with the change being in effect immediately. The administration will be responsible for interpreting the rules contained in the handbook and shall have the right to make decisions. Should a situation or circumstance arise that is not specifically covered in this handbook, the administration will make a decisions based upon available district policies, state and federal statutes and regulations, and the best interests of the district. Also, teachers may be asked to insert additional information as the year progresses.
Each certificated staff member is responsible for becoming familiar with the handbook and knowing the information contained in it. Although the information in the handbook is detailed and specific on many topics, the handbook is not intended to be all encompassing so as to cover every situation and circumstance that may arise. This handbook is intended to supplement other documents that deal with your employment, including your employment contract. Staff should also be familiar with district-wide board policies not included in this manual, as well as the negotiated agreement between the School District of Seward and the Seward Education Association. In reading this handbook, please understand that where a direct conflict exists, state or federal law, the negotiated agreement, and Board policies and regulations will control.
This Teacher Handbook and forms are on the district website for access. Teachers will also receive a School Improvement Notebook, which will be turned in at the end of each school year to the building principal so that updates may be made over the summer.
All of the files are in .pdf format and are password protected. If you have forgotten the username or password, please contact Craig Williams.
Appendix I - Elementary Behavior and Weather
Appendix II - 2009-10 School Calendar
Appendix III - Lines of Communication Chart
Appendix IV - Employment Rights
Appendix V - District Forms
- Course Approval and Advancement
- Grant
Appendix VI - Professional Development and Curriculum Forms
- Professional Development Evaluation
- 7/12 Curriculum Guide Master NEW
Appendix VII - Activity and Fund Guide
Appendix VIII - Teacher Evaluation Forms
- Teacher Evaluation and Procedures
- Performance Objective Conference (Goal Setting)
- Improvement Plan Track 3 - Phase 1
