D.C. Everest School District by D.C. Everest Area School District

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HANDBOOK 2019-2020

As of 1/15/2020

Welcome to the D.C. Everest School District! We are happy you have chosen to work with our district as a substitute teacher. The work we ask you to do can be demanding but rewarding, and the calls may come at the last minute or weeks ahead, but if you love variety, you will truly enjoy substituting for us!

A little bookkeeping before we begin… (Please understand we cannot activate you until all paperwork is returned) All substitutes must have the following on file in the Human Resources Office: • Completed substitute teacher application in WECAN. • Completed tax forms along with the direct deposit payroll form. • Completed I-9 form with the required forms of identification. • Physical Examination and TB screening questionnaire from our contracted provider. • Completed background check. • Copy of your teaching license or substitute teaching license. Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep the license current. If you wish to be taken off the substitute list at any time, please submit a written request to the Human Resource Office.

D. C. EVEREST SCHOOL BOARD 2019-2020 School Board Members

1720 Highland Avenue Weston, WI 54476

715-571-1774

1802 Fawn Ave. Schofield, WI 54476

715-870-2252

Larry A. Schaefer President Term ends 2021 lschaefer@dce.k12.wi.us

2176 Creciente Drive Mosinee, WI 54455

715-359-7374

Katie Felch Vice President Term ends 2021 kfelch@dce.k12.wi.us

4102 County Rd. J Weston, WI 54476

715-212-2265

Yee Leng Xiong Clerk Term ends 2020 yxiong@dce.k12.wi.us

4809 Augustine Avenue Weston, WI 54476

715-348-6214

Bruce Krueger Member Term ends 2022 bkrueger@dce.k12.wi.us

9503 Cedar Park Street Rothschild, WI 54474

715-355-4701

Lindsey Lewitzke Member Term ends 2022 llewitzke@dce.k12.wi.us

1701 Green Vistas Drive Wausau, WI 54403

715-581-5871

Joshua Dickerson Treasurer Term ends 2022 jdickerson@dce.k12.wi.us Corina Norrbom Member Term ends 2020 cnorrbom@dce.k12.wi.us

WASB Legislature Network Member – Katie Felch CESA #9 Delegate – Bruce Krueger D.C. Everest Area Education Foundation Board – Joshua Dickerson Regular Board meetings are held at the Administration Building Board Room, 6300 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 6300 Alderson Street Weston, Wisconsin 54476 Phone Number: 715-359-4221 Kristine A. Gilmore .................................... Superintendent of Schools Casey J. Nye ............................................. Asst. Superintendent-Curriculum and Learning Jack E. Stoskopf ........................................ Asst. Superintendent-Business/Personnel Services Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Ellen Suckow ......................................... Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Curriculum/Student Services/Technology Office Gloria Degner ........................................ Secretary to Curriculum and Learning Department Jane Kemp ............................................ Secretary to Curriculum and Learning Department Kelly Thompson ......................................... Director of PK-12 Literacy & Assessment Jeff Lindell ................................................. Director of Student Services Heather Mc Millan-Hehir ........................ Pupil Services and SPED Secretary Jennifer Zynda........................................... Director of Special Education Jamie Jablonski ..................................... Secretary to Director of Pupil Services Julie Weller ................................................ Assistant Director of Special Education Terese Baier .............................................. 4K Coordinator Emmett McBride ........................................ Director of Technology Tracy Ravey ......................................... Technology Secretary Business/Personnel Services Office Gary Gadke ........................................... Accounting Specialist Kim Hall ..................................................... Director of Human Resources Kristy Eder ............................................. Human Resources Specialist Riana Michlig ......................................... Human Resources Assistant Pam Knowles ........................................ Payroll Specialist Renae Wiesneski .................................. Payroll Specialist Aaron Nelson............................................. Finance Manager Deb Kaminski ........................................ Accounts Payable Clerk Tracey Blaser ........................................ Accounts Payable Clerk Ann Ziegler ............................................ Receptionist Jason Jablonski ......................................... Director of Buildings and Grounds

EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY

HATLEY ELEMENTARY

Rick Koepke, Principal Andrea Reede, Secretary 1610 Pine Road, Rothschild, WI 54474 Phone – 715-359-6591 (school) Phone – 715-241-7832 (principal's cell)

Lisa Braun, Principal Vicki Timm, Secretary 417 Emmonsville Road, Hatley, WI 54440 Phone – 715-446-3336 (school) Phone – 920-740-5380 (principal's cell)

MOUNTAIN BAY ELEMENTARY

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

Patrick Phalen, Principal Jocelyn Barwick, Secretary 8602 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476 Phone – 715-355-0302 (school) Phone – 715-298-2314 (principal's cell)

Kevin Kampmann, Principal Joan Erdman, Secretary 166543 River Road, Ringle, WI 54471 Phone – 715-359-2417 (school) Phone – 715-297-0594 (principal's cell)

ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY

WESTON ELEMENTARY

Rena Sabey, Lead Elementary Principal Betsy Hart, Secretary 810 First St., Rothschild, WI 54474 Phone – 715-359-3186 (school) Phone – 715-536-2488 (principal's cell)

Sarah Trimner, Principal Trena Loomans, Asst. Principal Cindy Hall, Secretary 5200 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Phone – 715-359-4181 (school) Phone- 715-819-0081 (principal's cell)

D. C. EVEREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

D. C. EVEREST JUNIOR HIGH

Gina Lehman, Principal Fritz Lehrke, Asst. Principal Faye Angeloni, Secretary Dallas Rennie, Dean of Students 9302 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476 Phone - 715-241-9700 (school) Phone - 715-370-0955 (principal’s cell)

Jason McFarlane, Principal Chris Heller, Asst. Principal Randy Weller, Asst. Principal Lisa Becker, Secretary 1000 Machmueller St., Schofield, WI 54476 Phone – 715-359-0511 (school) Phone – 715-359-9516 (principal's cell)

D. C. EVEREST SENIOR HIGH

IDEA SCHOOL/ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY

Michael Raether, Principal Todd Bohm, Asst. Principal Jeff See, Asst. Principal Dawn Seehafer, Secretary 6500 Alderson St., Weston, WI 54476 Phone – 715-359-6561 (school) Phone – 715-842-9915 (principal's cell)

Diane Goetsch, Administrative Liaison Candice Sillars, Secretary 4704 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Phone – 715-359-1040 Phone – 715-573-4406 (principal’s cell)

BUILDING LOCATIONS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 715-359-4221 6300 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Alderson Street in Weston. From Wausau, take Grand Avenue South to stoplights by Target. Turn right onto Alderson Street at lights; continue down Alderson to 4-way stop by Kennedy Park. Continue straight after 4-way stop. As you crest the top of the hill, the entrance to the parking lot will be on your right. It is a brown brick building on your right as you come into the parking lot. From Highway 29, take Rothschild/Schofield/Business 51 exit. Turn right (north) at the bottom of the exit. After passing Shopko (on your right) go about two more blocks. When you get to the lights on the corner of Business 51 and Jelinek Avenue, (McDonald’s and Burger King) turn right onto Jelinek Avenue. Go about one mile to corner of Alderson Street, turn right onto Alderson, go up hill and turn into parking lot. We are located in small brown brick building on your right. EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Richard Koepke, 715-359-6591 1610 Pine Road, Rothschild, WI 54474 Located on Pine Road directly east of Wausau Homes. Take Business Highway 51 south through Rothschild to County Highway XX. Follow XX to Tower Road, (the second road to turn right off XX). Follow Tower Road about one-half mile to Pine Road. Turn right on Pine the school is at the end of the road on your right with staff parking right off the road. The office is just inside the front doors. HATLEY ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Lisa Braun – 715-298-1227 417 Emmonsville Road, Hatley, WI 54440 Located in the village of Hatley on Emmonsville Road. Take Highway 29 east about 14 miles from Weston; turn right on the off ramp to Highway Y. Turn left and follow Highway Y about 1.5 miles to Emmonsville Road, just past the Hatley Community Center, and turn right for one block. The office is just inside the front doors. IDEA SCHOOL – Grades 6-10, Administration Liaison – Diane Goetsch, 715-359-1040 4704 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Camp Phillips Road in the Town of Weston. From Schofield Avenue, go North on Camp Phillips Road thru the 4-Way stop signs. The school will be on your left hand side about ½ mile down Camp Phillips. (Approximately 400 yards past Weston Elementary) JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grades 8-9, Principal – Jason McFarlane, 715-359-0511 1000 Machmueller Street, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Machmueller Street in the Town of Weston. From Wausau, take Business Highway 51 south to Jelinek. Turn left at the stoplight and then turn right at Machmueller. The school is just up the hill on the left. Park at the north end of the building. The office is on the right, halfway down a long hallway just beyond the west entrance. MIDDLE SCHOOL – Grades 6-7, Principal – Gina Lehman, 715-241-9700 9302 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Schofield Avenue in the Town of Weston. From Wausau, take Schofield Avenue east about five miles from Target. The school is on the left hand side of the road, directly across from the Weston Industrial Park. Park in the lot in front of the building. The office is on your left as you enter the main entrance.

MOUNTAIN BAY ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Patrick Phalen, 715-355-0302 8602 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476 Located just off Schofield Avenue in Weston. Take Highway 29 East to County J exit. Turn left at stop sign on corner of Schofield Avenue and County J. Go to first set of stoplights and turn right, take driveway to your left. Main office is located on your left as you enter main doors. ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY– Grades K-5, Principal Liaison – Diane Goetsch, 715-359-1040 4704 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Camp Phillips Road in the Town of Weston. From Schofield Avenue, go North on Camp Phillips Road thru the 4-Way stop signs. The school will be on your left hand side about ½ mile down Camp Phillips. (Approximately 400 yards past Weston Elementary) They are in the same building as the Idea School. The entrance is just north of the Idea entrance. RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Kevin Kampmann, 715-359-2417 166543 River Road, Ringle, WI 54471 Located on the north bank of the Eau Claire River near Ringle. Take Highway 29 east to County Highway J, turn left, cross the bridge, turn right on River Road. The school is about a mile and a half down the road on the right. The office is just inside the front doors. ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Rena Sabey, 715-359-3186 810 First Street, Rothschild, WI 54474 Located off Business Highway 51 in the village of Rothschild. From Wausau, Weston, and Schofield, take Business Highway 51 south until you are past the second set of lights by the Highway 29 bridge, turn left up Everest Drive, turn right at the first street you come to. The school is located at 810 First Street. The teachers usually park across the street from the school or in the south playground area. The office is just inside the front doors. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grades 10-12, Principal – Michael Raether, 715-359-6561 6500 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Alderson Street in Weston. From Wausau, take Grand Avenue South to stoplights by Target. Turn right onto Alderson Street at lights; continue down Alderson to 4-way stop by Kennedy Park. Continue straight after 4-way stop. As you crest the top of the hill, the entrance to the parking lot will be on your right. It is a brown brick building on your right as you come into the parking lot. From Highway 29, take Rothschild/Schofield/Business 51 exit. Turn right (north) at the bottom of the exit. After passing the old Shopko building (on your right) go about two more blocks. When you get to the lights on the corner of Business 51 and Jelinek Avenue, (McDonald’s and Burger King) turn right onto Jelinek Avenue. Go about one mile to corner of Alderson Street, turn right onto Alderson, go up hill and turn into parking lot. The senior high is on the far southern end of the parking lot. WESTON ELEMENTARY – Grades K-5, Principal – Sarah Trimner, 715-359-4181 5200 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Located on Camp Phillips Road about two miles east of Greenheck Fan off Ross Avenue or north of Highway 29 about one-half mile. From Wausau, take Grand Avenue south to Ross Avenue turn left onto Ross. Continue to the 4-way stop sign on Camp Phillips; turn right on Camp Phillips Road. From Schofield or Rothschild, take Highway 29 east to Camp Phillips, turn left and proceed about one-half mile. The school will be on your right. The office is just inside the front doors on your right.

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NOTE: Residents living near a boundary line or within a mobile home park, please contact Lamers for your exact school information 715-298-6110.

D.C. Everest Area Schools 6 Rothschild Elementary

11 Mountain Bay Elementary

3 Greenheck Field House

7 Evergreen Elementary

12 Riverside Elementary

4 D.C. Everest Junior High

8 Weston Elementary

13 Hatley Elementary

9 IDEA Charter School &

14 Twin Oaks Environmental Center

D.C. Everest Senior High 6500 Alderson St., Weston, WI 54476 715-359-6561 6400 Alderson St., Weston, WI 54476 715-359-6563 1000 Machmueller St., Weston, WI 54476 715-359-0511

5 D.C. Everest Middle School

9302 Schofield Ave., Weston, WI 54476 715-241-9700

810 First St., Rothschild, WI 54474 715-359-3186 1610 Pine Rd., Mosinee, WI 54455 715-359-6591 5200 Camp Phillips Rd., Weston, WI 54476 715-359-4181 Odyssey Elementary School

10 4704 Camp Phillips Rd., Weston, WI 54476 715-359-1040

8602 Schofield Ave., Weston, WI 54476 715-355-0302 R12231 River Rd., Ringle, WI 54471 715-359-2417 417 Emmonsville Rd., Hatley, WI 54440 715-446-3336 3321 Pyke Rd., Mosinee, WI 544554 715-693-4118

D.C. Everest District Academic Calendar 2019-2020 School Year AUGUST / SEPTEMBER AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 S

August 19 Middle School Open House/Pictures 2:00-5:30 p.m. 20 Middle School Sixth Grade Transition/Pictures 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 20 Middle School Open House/Pictures 3:00-6:30 p.m. 27 Senior High Junior/Senior Open House 5:00-7:00 p.m. 28 Senior High Sophomore Open House 5:00-7:00 p.m. 28 Elementary Open Houses 4:00-6:00 p.m. *Junior High Orientation - Due to construction, orientation videos/information will be shared through Facebook, webpage, Infinite Campus email, and throughout the first week of school. September 2 Labor Day 3 First Day for Students

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D.C. Everest District Academic Calendar 2019-2020 School Year JANUARY JANUARY 2020 S

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3 Junior High Parent Engagement Night 6:00-8:00 p.m. 25 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m. 27 Elementary Only – No School – Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 28 No School – Teacher Professional Development/Work Day

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ITEMS OF INTEREST Absence Excuses (Elementary) Some students may bring an excuse slip to you, signed by a parent. All excuses should be handled in the office. Additional Assignments Be sure to check with the principal, team leader, or curriculum coordinator (depending on which school you are in) to determine if the teacher you are replacing has an assignment other than the obvious classroom duty. This additional assignment could be study hall, recess duty, lunch duty, resource room, physical education, or a field trip. These duties become your duties unless other arrangements have been made. When you substitute for more than one (1) teacher at the senior high school, be sure to get a schedule of all duties from the assistant principal or the attendance secretary. Anaphylaxis It is the policy of the DC Everest School District to provide a safe environment for all students, including students with a known, anaphylactic allergy. The District works with students, parents/guardians and medical practitioners to minimize the risk of exposure and to provide a positive educational environment for students with an anaphylaxis. Therefore, removing nut containing ingredients and latex from the classroom environment is encouraged at all grade levels. Alternate Lunch (Elementary) When completing your morning attendance on a sub attendance roster which is provided by the secretary in the front office, please also include the lunch count. Please get a total number of students who are eating regular hot lunch for the current day (see menu provided by the teacher - 1st choice listed for that day) and place that on the line "Today's Regular." See the menu for the following day's alternate lunch option (on the menu the regular option is listed first and if there is an alternate it will have an OR between the two options). Please ask the class which students would like the alternate choice for the following day and put that number on the line "Tomorrow's Alternate." Alternate lunches are usually an option for students in grades 2-5, though that may be slightly different at each school. If no alternate is available for that grade, the secretary should mark that accordingly. Ask the students who would like breakfast the following morning - again on the menu but you need to look at the following date on the calendar and put that number on the "Tomorrow's Breakfast" line. If you have any questions, please ask the secretary in the front office. Attendance Records Be sure to take attendance in keeping with the policy of the building. Attendance is taken both in the morning and the afternoon at the elementary level, and per class period at the secondary level. If you have questions about when to take attendance, or how to report it, ask another teacher or an administrator. Bullying Any employee who has knowledge of conduct in violation of Policy 5517.01 is required to immediately report his/her concerns. Any student or third party who has knowledge of conduct in violation of Policy 5517.01 believes s/he has been a victim of aggressive behavior in violation of Policy 5517.01 should immediately report his/her concerns. All complaints will be promptly investigated in accordance with the following procedures:

Any claims of bullying shall be presented to the building principal or assistant principal. Students may also report their concerns to teachers or counselors who will be responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator. Complaints against the building principal shall be filed with the Superintendent. Complaints against the Superintendent shall be filed with the Board President. Information may be initially presented anonymously. All such information will be reduced to writing and will include the specific nature of the offense and corresponding dates. If the person filing the complaint is an adult, s/he must sign the charge affirming its veracity. If the person filing the complaint is a minor, s/he may either sign the charge or affirm its veracity before two (2) administrators. Class Lists Each principal will provide the substitute teacher with the appropriate information to carry out his or her assignment. Class Schedules You should find the class schedule on the teacher's desk or posted prominently near the door. Please do your best to keep to the schedule. Crisis Situations All schools have a safety/crisis plans prominently displayed in each classroom. Please review these procedures and ask a teacher or administrator clarifying questions (or to report that a plan is not available). Classroom doors should remain locked at all times. Digital Resources Some teachers utilize digital resources in their class lessons. If the teacher's lesson plans include digital resources and you need assistance, please check with the IMC Specialist, Technology Integrationist, curriculum coordinator, or lead teacher. Educational Acronyms A list of educational acronyms is available from the building secretary. Employee Benefits Because D.C. Everest does not use a staffing company to hire substitutes, you are considered our own employees and could be eligible for the following benefits: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) • Any employee reported to have worked over 880 hours in a rolling 12 month period will be automatically enrolled in the WRS. • Once enrolled, you will never be unenrolled as long as you continue working. • For 2019, the contribution rate is set at 6.55% of your income; D.C. Everest also matches this contribution rate. Life Insurance • Once enrolled in the WRS, you will be eligible for Life Insurance. • One times your annual gross income of coverage can be provided at no cost to you, and you will have the option of purchasing additional units. • This is a group term life policy that allows you to enroll in coverage up to five times your annual gross income with the option of spouse/dependent coverage.

403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA) • You have the option of opening a TSA account with an approved vendor to save and/or invest before-tax and/or after-tax dollars for retirement via payroll deductions. • Contact HR for the list of approved vendors. 457 Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Plan (WDC) • WDC gives you the option to save and invest before-tax and/or after-tax dollars for retirement via payroll deductions. • Learn more on the WDC website: wdc457.empower-retirement.com Any questions regarding these benefits can be sent to Riana Michlig-HR Assistant rmichlig@dce.k12.wi.us Employee ID Badges All substitutes will be issued employee ID badges. Please remember, you are required to wear them whenever you are on district property. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resource office. End of Day Procedures Leave a note for the teacher explaining what was covered, problems, etc. Straighten up the room. Check in the principal’s office to sign out on the Substitute Sheet with your accurate start and end times for the day. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The D.C. Everest Area School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employersponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Fire Drill Every room in the district will have directions for a fire drill posted near the door or at the front of the room. Look for these directions. Each building principal will provide the specific information for all emergency procedures. State Law requires that at least one fire drill be held each month; it could happen when you are in the building. Grades Under normal circumstances you will not be required to give students a grade for a grading period. Should you substitute on an extended basis, check with the principal or curriculum coordinator about grading policies. Long term substitutes should grade student work by following the procedures and policy of the district department and teacher. Hours of Duty Below is the normal workday for teachers. Substitutes usually have hours somewhat different depending on duties, etc. Substitutes may be allowed to leave the building when work is completed. (This would include responsibilities such as information to regular teacher about how the day went, grading information, etc.) All subs are now paid on a half day/full day basis.

The student day is as follows: Senior High Junior High Middle School Odyssey IDEA School Hatley Evergreen Mountain Bay Riverside Rothschild Weston

7:32 to 2:40 7:50 to 2:55 7:20 to 2:32 7:45 to 2:40 7:45 to 2:40 8:45 to 3:40 8:45 to 3:40 8:45 to 3:40 8:45 to 3:40 8:45 to 3:40 8:45 to 3:40

The teacher day is: 7:25 to 3:25 7:35 to 3:35 7:00 to 3:00 7:20 to 3:20 7:20 to 3:20 7:50 to 3:50 8:00 to 4:00 8:00 to 4:00 8:00 to 4:00 8:00 to 4:00 8:00 to 4:00

Late Reporting Times If school is scheduled to start later than normal for any reason, substitutes are to report to work at the specified time. Substitutes should listen to and watch the local news/media outlets for information regarding late starts. Lesson Plan All teachers should have lesson plans available to the substitute. Many have their lesson plans uploaded into Frontline but should also have a copy available on the desk. If you are unable to find them, please ask in the office. These plans should be written clearly enough so that you can teach them, using whatever teachers' guides (or direction books) are available. If the plans are not available, or you are unable to follow them, please see the principal, curriculum coordinator, or team/program leader. Liability You, like all full-time and part-time teachers, are liable for whatever happens to your students. The district does carry liability insurance to cover all of its employees. In no way does this insurance excuse you from personal negligence or improper conduct. State law is very specific in requiring districts to supervise all children at all times and to provide a "safe place" for the children entrusted to its care. We ask your help in carrying out this charge. Licensing All substitute teachers are required to be appropriately licensed by the Department of Instruction (DPI). Please send Human Resources a copy of your Teacher License and/or Substitute Teacher License. Instructions: • Go to the ELO website and click on “My ELO Login”. Log into your My ELO account; you will need your WAMS User ID and Password • On the Quick start Menu, under Manage Your Existing License(s), click on “Choose Transaction” next to your license. Select “Print Certificate” • Click “Go”. It will then open a PDF of your license. Save the PDF. • If you have more than one license, you will need to repeat steps 2-3. • Email the PDF(s) as an attachment(s) to Kristy Eder. • If you are unable to save the PDF and email it, please print a copy and send it to the Administration Building, ATTN: Kristy Eder.

Lunch Time Each teacher is entitled to one-half hour of duty-free time to eat lunch. Check with the principal to determine when your lunchtime is scheduled. Each school secretary will offer substitute teachers a complimentary school lunch ticket (good for that day only) for one free adult school lunch. At the elementary level, please let the school secretary know your option of Choice 1 or Choice 2 to assist in food planning for the day. Ala Carte items are not included or in place of this ticket. Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect Wisconsin law requires all employees of Wisconsin public school districts to report suspected child abuse and neglect, Wis. Stat. sec. 48.981(2)(a)16m. CPS Intake number is 715-261-7556. Please document that you made the call and notify principal and/or school counselor. Money It may be necessary for you to collect money from the students for any one of a host of reasons. Please do not leave money in the room! At your first opportunity, count the money and turn it in to the principal's office. The school secretary will secure it for you. No-Substitute Required In the event that a substitute teacher reports for work at a building to substitute for a position that does not require a substitute (ex. Frontline error), the substitute teacher will either be: 1) assigned to a different substitute position in the building or different building, or 2) issued a substitute teacher pay for a maximum of a half day for that particular substitute assignment, and release for that day of work. Non-Instructional Duties All teachers may have non-instructional duties, which may be before, after, or during school hours. Be sure to find out about these and report to these duties. Pay Short-Term Substitute Pay Each substitute teacher will be paid on a half day or full day basis and the principal will determine the workday assignment of each substitute teacher. The workday assignment of each substitute teacher may include, but is not limited to, the following activities: supervising lunch, study hall, detention, recess, etc. Each substitute will be expected to fill the responsibilities of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers may use their employee ID badge as their pass to co-curricular activities. Current Short-Term Rate (approved July 24, 2019): Half day - $64

Full day - $128

Long-Term Substitute Pay An individual becomes a “Long-Term Substitute” when they continue to teach in the same position or assignment for more than five consecutive full days. When this occurs, they will be paid the long-term rate beginning with the sixth day of employment. The long-term substitute teacher will then receive the “Long-Term Substitute Agreement” and sign in and out daily in the school office. The principal is responsible for entering the long-term substitute request into the online system when applicable. An individual also becomes a long-term substitute when Human Resources knows in advance that he/she is being called upon for long-term duty and will be expected to fill the responsibilities of the regular teacher. A long-term substitute agreement shall be issued and the substitute teacher will sign in and out daily in the school office.

Long-term substitute teachers who serve for a semester or more may be placed at a level commensurate with their experience, and they will also be provided with prorated sick leave days at the rate of one day earned per thirty days worked and worker’s compensation insurance. The longterm substitute teacher will receive a long-term substitute agreement to cover this period of time and the substitute teacher will sign in and out daily in the school office. The agreement will be nonrenewable. A long-term substitute teacher who is working during a period of time when parent conferences are scheduled is requested by the principal to attend such conferences outside of the regular school day, is expected to work this time as part of the Long-Term Substitute Agreement. Current Long-Term Rate (approved July 24, 2019): Half day - $104

Full day - $208

NOTE: If you have any questions regarding your pay, please contact the Payroll Department at extension 1320 – Pam or 1246 – Renae. School district employees are paid on alternate Fridays (2 weeks in arrears). Substitutes are no longer emailed their paystubs. You will need to access them thru Skyward in Employee Access. All substitutes should have the information on how to access Skyward. If you need additional help, please let the payroll office know and they will help you. If you need log in assistance for Skyward, contact Gary Gadke – phone 715-359-4221 ext. 1238. Principal The principal in each building is there to help you. Any problems you have with your assignment should be called to his/her attention immediately. Be sure to check in and sign the substitute-sign-in sheet at the office when you arrive. This will give the secretary a chance to give you keys, special instructions, or tips you may need before you start to work. Check out with the principal and sign the substitute-sign-out sheet at the end of the day. Leave the keys and any information that the regular teacher may need for the next day. Please convey any concerns you have about your assignment to the principal. He/she is one of the few contacts between you and the district. If things are not going well, we want to know; we do want you to be happy and satisfied when you are working for us. Printing Short-term substitutes do not have printing access. If you need something printed, please ask the building secretary to print It for you. Long-term substitutes will have printing access tied to their employee badge. Related Arts, Elementary All elementary classrooms are served by additional teachers in art, music, library, and physical education. Check your daily schedule to determine the time when these teachers will be in your room. You need not remain in the classroom when the related arts teachers are there. (Oftentimes it will be necessary for you to escort your students to the gym, music room, art room, etc.) Please be careful to return to the room promptly, so that you are there when the related arts teacher is ready to leave; they have very tight schedules and cannot be expected to wait for you to return.

School Closings If school is called off for any reason prior to reporting time, substitutes are not to report to work and will not be paid. Substitutes should listen to and watch the local news/media outlets for information regarding school closures. School Counselor's Role, Elementary All elementary schools are served on a part-time or full-time basis by a School Counselor. The School Counselor may be scheduled to work with your students on a day when you are substituting. Sometimes this work involves the entire class, other times it may involve only a small group. If a student makes a statement of harm to self, call the main office or School Counselor immediately; do not leave student unattended. Student Homework and School Activities on Wednesday Evenings Please be aware of the following district practice relative to assigned homework on Wednesday evenings. “Wednesday nights have been set aside as Family Activity Night. Families are encouraged to be involved in activities in the community or in their homes on Wednesday night. No homework should be assigned for Wednesday night or tests scheduled for Thursdays.” Students with special needs Some of our students receive services from Special Education teachers and/or assistants. Please make sure to help the students keep their scheduled appointments. Many times this will be in the teacher’s notes. If you have questions, please ask the building principal. Staff Injury As an employee of the D.C. Everest Area School District you are required to report all accidents or injuries that you sustain while in the course of your employment. It is required that you report any injuries to your designated supervisor by the end of the day on which the injury occurred. It is required that staff members injured on the job must promptly complete an accident report form. Your safety is our primary responsibility and the School District wants to make every effort to make sure that its staff receives proper medical attention, if necessary. The failure to report an injury on the day that it occurs will subject the School District to increased cost in our Workers Compensation Program. Safety is everyone's responsibility and being accountable to report injuries or accidents is mandatory. If you are injured on the job, be certain to discuss the incident with the principal so that the required documentation can be completed. Student Illness Students who become ill during the day are to be sent to the Health Assistant in the building. If you are unsure whether a Health Assistant is available, send the student to the main office with a note or phone call. Use your own judgment as to whether or not you need to accompany the student (you may want to send another student with them, so your classroom is not left unattended). Please remember it is better to be on the safe side. Student Injury Any injury to a student under your care should be handled as though it were an illness; however, use good judgment before moving a student with what appears to be a head/back injury, or if you suspect a broken bone. In the case of any injury, no matter how minor, be sure to report by note or phone call to the main office.

Student Safety The school is legally responsible for providing the safety of the students. No student should be left in any location without adequate supervision. For example, students should not be allowed to remain in classroom, or in IMC without supervision while teacher eats lunch in another location. Staff are responsible for supervision of the halls. Staff should be present in the hall or doorway while students are entering and leaving. Transitions of students should be supervised by staff. Student Discipline Teacher effectiveness and purposeful, well-planned activities are prerequisites to good discipline. Most students will exhibit appropriate behavior when they perceive the teacher is competent, consistent, fair, and supportive of school policies. The following guidelines should contribute to effective discipline: Establish fair, workable, consistent, and educationally-productive procedures by which the classroom and other areas of learning will operate, based on an analysis A. of the program, the maturity level of the students, and their needs, abilities, and interests.

Plan and conduct learning activities that contribute to accomplishing specified objectives and goals, stimulate and encourage application of thought, and require the active participation of the students. Students should be provided with engaging opportunities to process and apply the information.

Help set the tone for good discipline by modeling the behaviors expected of students.

Inform students of the high expectations regarding discipline and persist in their fulfillment.

Initiate parental contact where appropriate and necessary.

Support District and building administrators in disciplinary matters and avoid undermining the supervisory guidelines.

Technology If technology supplies and/or materials have been planned for the classroom you will be in for the day, they will most likely be in the room. Questions concerning equipment can usually be answered by the building principal, building secretary, or through the IMC. Time Called We use the Substitute Calling system called Frontline. The computer will call starting at 5:00 a.m. and will continue calling until all jobs are filled or approximately 9:30 a.m. The computer will again start calling at 3:45 p.m. thru 10:00 p.m. to fill upcoming jobs. It is highly recommended that you log in or call into Frontline to check on job availability and not wait for the computer to call. Most substitutes found they were able to accept jobs they were interested in very easily this way. Many of our subs have signed up for Jobulator through Frontline. There is a small cost to the substitute, but many of our subs have found it very useful. If you have questions regarding Frontline, please email Riana Michlig at rmichlig@dce.k12.wi.us and she will be able to answer your questions. Tornado Drill Each building principal will provide specific information for all tornado procedures.

2019‐2020 Time Schedule School 4K ‐ AM 4K ‐ PM Odyssey Hatley Hatley Hatley Hatley Hatley Hatley Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Mountain Bay Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside Riverside Rothschild Rothschild Rothschild Rothschild Rothschild Rothschild Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Middle Middle Jr. High Jr. High Sr. High Sr. High Sr. High IDEA School

Grade Instruction Start Noon Hour Start Instruction Start Instruction End 9:00 AM 11:40 AM 12:30 PM 3:10 PM 7:45 AM 2:45 PM K‐5 7:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 2:45 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:10 PM 12:40 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 12:10 PM 12:40 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:10 PM 12:40 PM 3:40 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 12:20 PM 12:50 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 11:20 AM 11:50 AM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 11:50 AM 12:20 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 12:20 PM 12:50 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 12:20 PM 12:50 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:40 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 12:25 PM 12:55 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 12:10 PM 12:40 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 12:40 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:45 PM 1:15 PM 3:40 PM 8:45 AM 3:40 PM K 8:45 AM 12:10 PM 12:40 PM 3:40 PM 1 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 2 8:45 AM 12:20 PM 12:50 PM 3:40 PM 3 8:45 AM 12:35 PM 1:05 PM 3:40 PM 4 8:45 AM 11:50 AM 12:20 PM 3:40 PM 5 8:45 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM 3:40 PM 7:20 AM 2:32 PM 6 7:20 AM 10:31 AM 11:01 AM 2:32 PM 7 7:20 AM 11:24 AM 11:54 AM 2:32 PM 7:50 AM 2:58 PM 8 7:50 AM 11:20 AM 11:46 AM 2:58 PM 9 7:50 AM 12:09 PM 12:35 PM 2:58 PM 7:28 AM 2:40 PM 10‐12 7:28 AM 10:51 AM 11:21 AM 2:40 PM 10‐12 7:28 AM 11:42 AM 12:12 PM 2:40 PM 10‐12 7:28 AM 12:33 PM 1:03 PM 2:40 PM 7:45 AM 2:45 PM 6‐12 7:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 2:45 PM

APPLICABLE DISTRICT POLICIES (Updated 12/14/2018) Please refer to ALL district policies and guidelines as needed. Policies and guidelines are posted on the district website (www.neola.com/dceverest-wi/). If you need assistance in locating a policy, please contact Ellen Suckow, Secretary to the Superintendent, at 715-359-4221, ext. 1220. Policy

Title

1630.01/ 3420.01/ FMLA 4430.01

1662/3362/4362

Employee AntiHarassment

Controversial Issues in the Classroom / Employee 2240 / 3310/ 2270 Expression in Noninstructional Settings/ Religion in the Curriculum

Summary Information A copy of this policy is available upon request of a staff member. The Board of Education is committed to a work environment that is free of harassment of any form. The Board will not tolerate any form of harassment and will take all necessary and appropriate action to eliminate it. Any member of the School District community who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Additionally, appropriate action will be taken to stop and otherwise deal with any third party who engages in harassment against our employees. This includes cyberbullying. The School Board believes that the consideration of controversial issues has a legitimate place in the instructional program of the schools. The School Board acknowledges the right of its professional staff members, as citizens in a democratic society, to speak out on issues of public concern. When those issues are related to the District, however, including matters related to the performance of their job duties or responsibilities, the professional staff member's expression must be balanced against the interests of this District. As a public entity, the District must comply with the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment requirement that the District neither establishes religion in the schools nor prohibit students’ free exercise of religion according to pertinent interpretation and application of those Constitutional provisions by the Courts. Accordingly, no School Board employee will promote religion in the classroom or in the District’s curriculum, or compel or pressure any student to participate in devotional exercises. Displays of a religious character must conform with Policy 8800 and AG 8800A and AG 8800B. Instructional activities shall not be permitted to advance or inhibit any particular religion or religion generally. Teachers shall forward requests for religious accommodation in instruction to the principal and Superintendent.

2260

Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity

Statements of equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. Notice in handbook must list the following information: District Compliance officers are: Kimberly Hall, Director of Human Resources 6300 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476, 715-359-4221, ext. 1225, khall@dce.K12.wi.us and Jack Stoskopf, Assistant Superintendent, Business/Personnel Services, 6300 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476, 715-359-4221, ext. 1243, jstoskopf@dce.K12.wi.us.

3122.01/4122.01

Drug-Free Workplace

The School Board believes that quality education is not possible in an environment affected by drugs. It will seek to establish and maintain an educational setting which is free from alcohol and other drug abuse.

3217/ 4217

Weapons

The School Board prohibits professional staff members, students, and visitors from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control and supervision of the District for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the District including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the District, a school-sponsored event, or in a District vehicle to the extent permitted by law without the permission of the Superintendent.

5350/ ag5350

Suicide Prevention Resources

All school personnel should be alert and report to an administrator or school psychologist, school counselor, or school nurse regarding any student who exhibits symptoms or warning signs of mental health issues or who threatens or attempts suicide. Any such signs or the report of such signs from another student or staff member should be taken with the utmost seriousness.

Bullying

The School Board is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. The Board encourages the promotion of positive interpersonal relations between members of the school community. Bullying toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in the District, including activities on school property, including at any of the school buildings or other property used exclusively or in part, whether leased or owned by the District, for the purpose of school-related functions or events; or while traveling to or from school or to and from school-sponsored functions or events; in transporting vehicles arranged for by School District officials. The policy applies as well during activities that occur off school property if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips athletic events where students are under the

5517.01

supervision of school authorities, or where an employee is engaged in school business, or where there is otherwise a connection to the school such that the conduct at issue affects or is intended to affect the student’s educational environment.

5772

5870

5830 Elementary/MS only

5830 / 8510 / 5830F

Weapons

The School Board prohibits students from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control and supervision of the District for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the District including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the District, a school-sponsored event, or in a District vehicle, to the extent permitted by law without the permission of the Superintendent.

Student Production of Goods and Services

New policy of the School Board that students may produce goods and services for nonprofit community organizations or groups during school hours or in school activities only to the extent that such production furthers the educational development of those students. Care must be exercised by the administration in interpreting this policy to avoid exploitation of the students. Students who develop ideas, concepts, or materials which may carry with them intellectual property characteristics may pursue protection of those rights on their own. No district staff may take steps to claim intellectual property rights relative to any work product created by students, except as expressly approved by the Superintendent and agreed to by participating students prior to the commencement of any projects. The District does not determine the protectable nature of any particular work.

Student Fundraising

If the fundraising activity will involve students under age twelve (12) such students’ parents must provide written permission for the student to participate in the fundraising activity. Any student under nine (9) years of age, or each group containing one (1) or more students under nine (9) years of age, must be physically accompanied by a parent or a person at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Student Fundraising

The School Board acknowledges that the solicitation of funds from students must be limited since compulsory attendance laws make the student a captive donor and may also disrupt the program of the schools. For purposes of this policy "student fund-raising" shall include the solicitation and collection of money from students for any purpose and shall include the collection of money in exchange for tickets, papers, or any other goods or services for approved student activities. The Board will permit student fundraising by students in school, on school property, or at any schoolsponsored event only when the profit therefrom is to be used for school purposes or for an activity connected with the schools. The Board requires that fundraisers by student clubs and organizations that involve the sale to students of food items and/or beverages that will be consumed on campus, the food and/or beverage items to be sold comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Smart Snack Rules. Each student organization shall be permitted two (2) fundraising exceptions per school year where foods and beverages that are not allowable under the Smart Snack Rules can be sold. If approved, fundraisers that involve the sale, to students, of food items or beverages to be consumed on District property shall not compete directly with the sale of reimbursable meals. No restrictions are placed on the sale of food/beverage items sold outside of the school day. Duration of these fundraisers may not exceed two (2) weeks. Organizations/Groups must submit the district fundraising form prior to sales. Funds should be deposited daily in the school office and deposited regularly into an SBAA account.

6605 & ag6605 & Crowdfunding Form 5830F

New policy applies to the use of any form of crowdfunding utilizing an online service or websitebased platform for the financial benefit or gain of the District – be it a specific classroom, grade level, department, school, or curricular or extra-curricular activity. “Crowdfunding” refers to a campaign to collect typically small amounts of money from a large number of individuals to finance a project or fundraise for a specific cause. Through the use of personal networking, social media platforms, and other Internet based resources, funds are solicited or raised to support a specific campaign or project. Crowdfunding activities aimed at raising funds for a specific classroom or school activity, including extra-curricular activity, or to obtain supplemental resources (e.g., supplies or equipment) that are not required to provide a free, appropriate, public education to any students in the classroom may be permitted, but only with the specific approval of the building principal submitted on Form 5830F.

7440.01

Video Surveillance and Electronic Annual notification to staff of the use of video surveillance/electronic monitoring systems in Monitoring their schools.

7530.02

Using a cell phone or other PCD while operating a vehicle is strongly discouraged. Employees may not use a PCD in a way that might reasonable create in the mind of another person an impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated. Staff are subject to all applicable policies and guidelines pertaining to protection of the security, integrity and availability of the data stored on their PCD. Cellular/wireless communications, including text messages, instant messages, and emails sent/or received by a public employee using his/her PCD may constitute public records, if the content of the message concerns District business or an educational record if the content includes personally identifiable information about a student.

8462

Staff Use of Personal Communication Devices

Child Abuse and Neglect

The employee shall immediately call the local office of the Child Welfare Department or local law enforcement agency. Employees shall also notify the building level administrator or the Superintendent.

Book

Policy Manual

Section

3000 Professional Staff

Title

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Code

po3122

Status

Active

Adopted

May 25, 2016

Last Revised

April 24, 2019

3122 - NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Board does not discriminate in the employment of professional staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. District Compliance Officers The Board designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officers" (hereinafter referred to as the "COs"). Kimberly Hall Director of Human Resources 6300 Alderson Street Weston, WI 54476 715-359-4221 ext. 1225 khall@dce.K12.wi.us Jack Stoskopf, Assistant Superintendent Business/Personnel Services 6300 Alderson Street Weston, WI 54476 715-359-4221 ext. 1243 jstoskopf@dce.K12.wi.us The names, titles, and contact information of these individuals will be published annually in the School District Annual Report to the public and on the School District's web site. The COs are responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with the applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District’s duty to address in a prompt and equitable manner any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, retaliation, or denial of equal access. The COs shall also verify that proper notice of nondiscrimination has been provided for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) to students, their parents, staff members, and the general public.

Reports and Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination and Retaliation Employees are expected to promptly report incidents of unlawful discrimination and/or retaliation to an administrator, supervisor, or other supervisory employees so that the Board may address the conduct. Any administrator, supervisor, or other supervisory employees who receive such a complaint shall file it with the CO at his/her first opportunity, but no later than two (2) business days. Employees who believe they have been unlawfully discriminated/retaliated against are entitled to utilize the complaint process set forth below. Initiating a complaint will not adversely affect the complaining individual's employment. While there are no time limits for initiating complaints under this policy, individuals should make every effort to file a complaint as soon as possible after the conduct occurs while the facts are known and potential witnesses are available. The COs will be available during regular school/work hours to discuss concerns related to unlawful discrimination/retaliation. COs shall accept complaints of unlawful discrimination/retaliation directly from any member of the School District community (District employees, students, parent(s), and members of the Board), a resident of the District, or a visitor to the District, or receive complaints that are initially filed with a school building administrator. Upon receipt of a complaint, either directly or through a school building administrator, a CO will begin an investigation, or the CO will designate a specific individual to conduct such a process. The CO will provide a copy of this policy to any person who files a complaint. All members of the School District community must report incidents of discrimination/retaliation that are reported to them to the CO within two (2) business days of learning of the incident/conduct. Any Board employee who directly observes unlawful discrimination/retaliation is obligated, in accordance with this policy, to report such observations to one (1) of the COs within two (2) business days. Additionally, any Board employee who observes an act of unlawful discrimination/retaliation is expected to intervene to stop the misconduct, unless circumstances make such an intervention dangerous, in which case the staff member should immediately notify other Board employees and/or local law enforcement officials, as necessary, to stop the misconduct. Thereafter, the CO must contact the employee within two (2) business days to advise him/her of the Board's intent to investigate the alleged wrongdoing. Investigation and Complaint Procedure (See Form 3122 F2) Any employee who believes that s/he has been subjected to unlawful discrimination or retaliation may seek resolution of his/her complaint through the procedures described below. The complaint procedures involve an investigation of the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claims and a process for rendering a decision regarding whether the charges are substantiated. Once the complaint process begins, the investigation will be completed in a timely manner (ordinarily, within fifteen (15) business days of the complaint being received). The procedures set forth below are not intended to interfere with the rights of any individual to pursue a complaint of unlawful discrimination or retaliation with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). Complaint Procedure An individual who believes s/he has been subjected to unlawful discrimination/retaliation (hereinafter referred to as the "Complainant"), may file a complaint, either orally or in writing, with a Principal, the CO, Superintendent, or other supervisory employees. Any complaint received regarding the Superintendent or a Board member shall be referred to the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal counsel, who shall assume the role of the CO for such complaints. Additionally, if the complaint is regarding a CO, the complaint shall be reported to the Superintendent, who shall assume the role of CO for such complaints. Due to the sensitivity surrounding complaints of unlawful discrimination and retaliation, timelines are flexible for initiating the complaint process; however, individuals should make every effort to file a complaint within thirty (30) calendar days after the conduct occurs while the facts are known and potential witnesses are available. If a Complainant informs a Principal, Superintendent, or other supervisory employees, either orally or in writing, about any complaint of discrimination or retaliation, that employee must report such information to the CO within two (2) business days. Throughout the course of the process, the CO should keep the parties informed of the status of the investigation and the decision-making process.

All complaints must include the following information to the extent it is available: the identity of the individual believed to have engaged in, or be engaging in, the discriminatory/retaliatory conduct; a detailed description of the facts upon which the complaint is based; a list of potential witnesses; and the resolution sought by the Complainant. If the Complainant is unwilling or unable to provide a written statement including the information set forth above, the CO shall ask for such details in an oral interview. Thereafter, the CO will prepare a written summary of the oral interview, and the Complainant will be asked to verify the accuracy of the reported charge by signing the document. Upon receiving a complaint, the CO will consider whether any action should be taken in the investigatory phase to protect the Complainant from further discrimination or retaliation, including, but not limited to, a change of work assignment or schedule for the Complainant and/or the person who allegedly engaged in the misconduct. In making such a determination, the CO should consult the Complainant to assess his/her position to the proposed action. If the Complainant is unwilling to consent to the proposed change, the CO may still take whatever actions s/he deems appropriate in consultation with the Superintendent. Within two (2) business days of receiving the complaint, the CO will initiate an investigation to determine whether the Complainant has been subjected to unlawful discrimination/retaliation. Simultaneously, the CO will inform the individual alleged to have engaged in the discriminatory or retaliatory conduct (hereinafter referred to as the "Respondent"), that a complaint has been received. The Respondent will be informed about the nature of the allegations and provided with a copy of any relevant policies and/or administrative guidelines, including this Policy. The Respondent must also be informed of the opportunity to submit a written response to the complaint within five (5) business days. Although certain cases may require additional time, the CO will attempt to complete an investigation into the allegations of discrimination/retaliation within fifteen (15) business days of receiving the formal complaint. The investigation will include: A. interviews with the Complainant; B. interviews with the Respondent; C. interviews with any other witnesses who may reasonably be expected to have any information relevant to the allegations, as determined by the CO; D. consideration of any documentation or other information presented by the Complainant, Respondent, or any other witness that is reasonably believed to be relevant to the allegations, as determined by the CO. At the conclusion of the investigation, the CO shall prepare and deliver a written report to the Superintendent that summarizes the evidence gathered during the investigation and provides recommendations based on the evidence and the definition of unlawful discrimination/retaliation as provided in Board policy and State and Federal law as to whether the Complainant has been subjected to unlawful discrimination/retaliation. The CO's recommendations must be based upon the totality of the circumstances. In determining if discrimination or retaliation occurred, a preponderance of evidence standard will be used. The CO may consult with the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal counsel before finalizing the report to the Superintendent. Absent extenuating circumstances, within five (5) business days of receiving the report of the CO, the Superintendent must either issue a final decision regarding whether the charges have been substantiated or request further investigation. A copy of the Superintendent's final decision will be delivered to both the Complainant and the Respondent. If the Superintendent requests additional investigation, the Superintendent must specify the additional information that is to be gathered, and such additional investigation must be completed within five (5) business days. At the conclusion of the additional investigation, the Superintendent must issue a final written decision as described above. If the Superintendent determines the Complainant was subjected to unlawful discrimination/retaliation, s/he must identify what corrective action will be taken to stop, remedy, and prevent the recurrence of the discrimination/retaliation. The corrective action should be reasonable, timely, effective, and tailored to the specific situation.

A Complainant or Respondent who is dissatisfied with the final decision of the Superintendent may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's final decision. In an attempt to resolve the complaint, the Board shall review the findings and may meet with the concerned parties and their representatives within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of its decision. The decision of the Board will be final. The Board reserves the right to investigate and resolve a complaint or report of unlawful discrimination/retaliation regardless of whether the employee alleging the misconduct pursues the complaint. The Board also reserves the right to have the complaint investigation conducted by an external person in accordance with this policy or in such other manner as deemed appropriate by the Board. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint shall not be impaired by the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pursuit of other remedies. Use of this internal complaint procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Privacy/Confidentiality The School District will employ all reasonable efforts to protect the rights of the Complainant, the Respondent(s), and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal obligations to investigate, to take appropriate action, and to conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations. All records generated under the terms of this policy shall be maintained as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Confidentiality, however, cannot be guaranteed. All Complainants will be advised that their identities may become known to the Respondent(s) through the investigation process. During the course of an investigation, the CO will instruct each person who is interviewed about the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Any individual who is interviewed as part of an investigation is expected not to disclose to third parties any information that s/he learns and/or provides during the course of the investigation. Sanctions and Monitoring The Board shall vigorously enforce its prohibitions against unlawful discrimination by taking appropriate action reasonably calculated to stop and prevent further misconduct. While observing the principles of due process, a violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including the discharge of an employee. All disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with applicable State law. When imposing discipline, the Superintendent shall consider the totality of the circumstances involved in the matter. In those cases where unlawful discrimination/retaliation is not substantiated, the Board may consider whether the alleged conduct nevertheless warrants discipline in accordance with other Board policies and/or the Employee Handbook. Where the Board becomes aware that a prior remedial action has been taken against an employee, all subsequent sanctions imposed by the Board and/or Superintendent shall be reasonably calculated to end such conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effect. Retaliation Retaliation against a person who makes a report or files a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination/retaliation, or participates as a witness in an investigation is prohibited. Specifically, the Board will not retaliate against, coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any individual because the person opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any Federal or State civil rights law, or because that individual made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under those laws, or because that individual exercised their rights, aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise of any right granted or protected by those laws. Education and Training In support of this policy, the Board promotes preventative educational measures to create greater awareness of unlawful discriminatory practices. The Superintendent shall provide appropriate information to all members of the School District community related to the implementation of this policy and shall provide training for District staff where appropriate. All training, as well as all information provided regarding the Board's policy and discrimination in general. Retention of Investigatory Records and Materials

All individuals charged with conducting investigations under this policy shall retain all information, documents, electronically stored information ("ESI"), and electronic media (as defined in Policy 8315) created and received as part of an investigation, including, but not limited to: A. all written reports/allegations/complaints/statements; B. narratives of all verbal reports, allegations, complaints, and statements collected; C. a narrative of all actions taken by District personnel; D. any written documentation of actions taken by District personnel; E.

narratives of, notes from, or audio, video, or digital recordings of witness statements;

all documentary evidence;

G. e-mails, texts, or social media posts pertaining to the investigation; H. contemporaneous notes in whatever form made (e.g., handwritten, keyed into a computer or tablet, etc.) pertaining to the investigation; I.

written disciplinary sanctions issued to students or employees and a narrative of verbal disciplinary sanctions issued to students or employees for violations of the policies and procedures prohibiting discrimination or harassment;

dated written determinations to the parties;

K. dated written descriptions of verbal notifications to the parties; L.

written documentation of any interim measures offered and/or provided to complainants, including no- contact orders issued to both parties, the dates issued, and the dates the parties acknowledged receipt; and

M. documentation of all actions taken, both individual and systemic, to stop the discrimination or harassment, prevent its recurrence, eliminate any hostile environment, and remedy its discriminatory effects. The information, documents, ESI, and electronic media (as defined in Policy 8315) retained may include public records and records exempt from disclosure under Federal and/or State law (e.g., student records). The information, documents, ESI, and electronic media (as defined in Policy 8315) created or received as part of an investigation shall be retained in accordance with Policy 8310, Policy 8315, Policy 8320, and Policy 8330 for not less than three (3) years, but longer if required by the District's records retention schedule. Revised 10/4/18 ÂŠ Neola 2019 Legal 111.31 et seq., 111.335(d)(2), 118.195, 118.20, Wis. Stats. Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution 20 U.S.C. Section 1681, Title IX of Education Amendment Act 20 U.S.C. Section 1701 et seq., Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 20 U.S.C. Section 7905, Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq., Age Discrimination Act of 1975 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended 34 C.F.R. Part 110 (7/27/93) 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq., The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq., Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended 29 C.F.R. Part 1635