PLYMOUTH JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Plymouth, Wisconsin
STAFF HANDBOOK
2010-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mark Rhyan, President
Tim St. Clair, Vice President
Sally Isley, Clerk
Pam Holzhaueser, Treasurer
Jerry Prahl, Member
John Klemme, Member
Sue Feick, Member
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A (District Section)
Section I
Personnel Roster...... ………………… A-5
District Responsibilities...... ……………… A-15
Section II Policies, Practices and Procedures
A. Board Policies...... ……………….. A-16
B. Administrative Practices and Procedures...... ………… A-16
1. General Procedures and practices governing the faculty...... …... A-16
2. Emergency closing of school...... ………….. A-17
3. Severe storm warning emergencies...... ………… A-17
4. In-service training...... …………….. A-17
5. Student Grades………………………………………………………….. A-18
6. Requisition of supplies and equipment...... ……….. A-18
7. Travel time...... ………………. A-19
8. Budget………………………………………………………………….. A-19
9. Grants...... ………………… A-19
10. Absence and sick leave...... …………… A-19
11. Pupil injury and sickness...... …………… A-20
12. Staff meetings...... ……………… A-20
13. Staff lounges...... ………………. A-20
14. Liability insurance...... …………….... A-20
15. School lunch program and kitchen regulations...... …….. A-20
16. Non Smoking Law...... ……………... A-21
17. Buildings, equipment and custodial service...... ………. A-21
18. Field trips, banquets, etc...... …………… A-22
19. Long distance phone calls...... …………… A-23
20. General Guidelines for Postings and Announcements...... ……. A-23
21. Gifts to teachers...... ………………. A-23
22. Code Blue Procedures………………………………………………….. A-23
23. Code Red Procedures…………………………………………………… A-25
24. Latex Sensitivity ………………………………………………………. A-25
Section III Student Promotion and Retention
A. Philosophy …………………………………………………………………… A-26
B. Guidelines for Decision Making ……………………………………………. A-26
C. Timelines...... …………………. A-26
D. Recommended Alternative Educational Strategies(Exhibit A)...... …. A-27
E. Documentation of Consideration of Retention (Exhibit B)...... …... A-28
Section IV Teacher Evaluation
A. Teacher Evaluation Procedure...... …………… A-30
Section V Audiovisual and Computer Practices & Procedures
A. Media and Technology Repair Procedure…………...... A-30
B. Media and Technology Purchasing Procedures...... …………. A-30
C. Media and Technology Supplies...... ……………… A-31
D. Media and Technology Equipment Inventory...... ………….. A-31
E. Media and Technology Software Inventory...... …………… A-32
F. Preview/Purchase Process of Audiovisual and Computer Software Materials. A-32
G. Selection Process of Audiovisual and Computer Software Materials...... …. A-33
H. Classroom Use of Instructional Materials...... ………… A-34
I. Use of School Facilities and/or Equipment...... ………. A-34
Section VI Manual of Acceptable Communication
A. Purpose……………………………………………………………………….. A-35
B. District Responsibilities……………………………………………………… A-35
C. Access to the System…………………………………………………………. A-35
D. District Limitation of Liability……………………………………………….. A-36
E. Due Process…………………………………………………………………... A-36
F. Search and Seizure…………………………………………………………… A-36
G. Copyright and Plagiarism…………………………………………………….. A-37
H. Academic Freedom, Selection of Materials and Students Rights…………… A-37
I. District Web Site…………………………………………………………….. A-37
J. District Acceptable Communication Practice……………………………… A-37
Section VII Summer School
A. Schedule...... …………………. A-39
B. Curriculum...... ………………… A-39
C. Teacher and Aide Employment...... ………….. A-39
D. Teacher Absences...... ……………… A-39
E. Duties...... ………………….. A-39
F. Lesson Plans...... ………………… A-39
G. Use of Instructional Materials and Equipment...... ………. A-39
H. Report Cards...... …………….. A-39
Section VIII Non-Discrimination
A. Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy...... …………. A-40
B. Grievance Procedure...... ……………… A-40
Section IX Harassment
A. Harassment & Sexual Harassment Policy...... A-41
Section X Youth Suicide Prevention Resources & Services
A. Youth Suicide Preventions…………………………………………………… A-43
Section XI School Closings………………………………………………………..A-45
PART B (Elementary Section)
PART C (Riverview Section)
PART D (High School Section)
SECTION I
2010-11 PERSONNEL ROSTER
ADMINISTRATIVE
Reinke, Clark Superintendent
Dassow, Carrie Assist. Super., Dir. of Curric. & Instr
Gamoke, Anne…………………………………………… Director of Pupil Services
Miller, Jon…………………………………………………. Business Administrator
Anderson, Anna Administrative Assistant
Roberts, Jane Administrative Assistant
Wegner, Barb Administrative Assistant
Williams, Amy Administrative Assistant
SPECIAL SERVICES
Bell, Amy………………………………………………….. Audiologist
Briggs, Michael Coordinator of Technology Support
Dunham, Diane……………………………………………. Hearing Impaired
Ellis, Peggy……………………………………………….. Director of Pupil Services Secretary
Endres, Therese……………………………………………. Interpreter
Hyland, Kristine Occupational Therapist
Kaestner, Diane Physical Therapist
Kaiser, Gary………………………………………………... Computer Technician
Kronberg, Todd Police Liaison Officer
Logan, Edel Occupational Therapist
Marten, Jennifer……………………………………………. PEGASUS
Morris, Jennifer…………………………………………….. Occupational Therapist
Murray, Kathy Community Education Director
Nelson, Char…………………………………………….. Director of Pupil Services Secretary
Niehueser, Richard…………………………………………. Building & Grounds Superintendent
Peschke, Mary……………………………………………… Nurse
Roelse, Tina Nurse
Rooker, Kristin…………………………………………. Food Service Supervisor
Sinclair, Denise…………………………………………….. Visually Impaired
Williamson, Sue Psychologist/Section 504 Coor.
Wolf, Ray Psychologist
Zolp, Kurt………………………………………… Computer Tech./Network Support
HIGH SCHOOL
Mella, Dan Principal
Harney, Pam Assistant Principal
Behr, Sarah………………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Bourniville, Susan……………………………………… Custodian
Cadman, Cathy…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Doebert, Sandy Teacher Aide
Gilliam, Shirley Secretary
Gradinjan, Lynn…………………………………………… Guidance Secretary
Guenther, Ellen……………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Haese, Patti Teacher Aide
Kruschke, Vickie…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Loehr, Gwen………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Lorenz, Burnell…………………………………………… Custodian
Meyer, Patricia…………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Meyer, Heidi……………………………………………….. Custodian
Mueller, Robert Head Custodian
Payne, Kathy……………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Pfrang, Margaret…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Rank, Mary………………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Reinhart, Jennifer………………………………………….. Technology Secretary
Risler, Tammy……………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Rosenthal, Wendy Custodian
Schram, Kathy……………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Scott, Cindy Teacher Aide
Steeno, Laurie……………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Zimmermann, Rochelle Secretary
Armstrong, Thomas Social Studies
Azzalino, James Technology Educ.
Billar, Jennifer……………………………………………… Alternative Educ./Health
Birenbaum, Shelly…………………………………………. ED/Options
Briggs, Michael TV Productions
Budrecki, Dena Head Librarian
Cleary, Lucas ……………………………………………… English/Hi-Lights
Coley, Dave Mathematics
Damp, Andrew Business Education
Daniels, Jack Mathematics
DeJean-Newton, Janet …………………………………….. English
Doebert, Kathy Art
Duff, Jason Social Studies
Dunbar, Ken ……………………………………………… Science/Teacher Coach
Eldin, Ez ………………………………………………….. Arabic
Feick, Brad English
Frey, Eunice Music
Gatyas, Cheryl…………………………………….. Physical Education
Goes, Stephan…………………………………………. CD
Graf, Carl…………………………………………………. Psychologist
Grahn, Gale Social Studies
Granberg, Kay ………………………………………………Math
Gritt, Greg Tech Education
Gritt, Kamie Physical Education
Groblewski, Jane Spanish
Grosshuesch, Jay Chemistry
Hahn, Marlyn Horticulture & Biology
Hannes, Kay Learning Disabled
Hansen, Charles Guidance
Hansen, Sarah……………………………………………… English
Henriksen, Tina Biology
Holdridge, Tracy LD
Hummitzsch. Megan…… English
Johanning, Nancy…………………………………………... Music
Jordan, Catherine Mathematics
Kiszely, Stephan Social Studies/English
Knaus, Dan Physical Education
Koebel, Laura Spanish
Krebsbach, Dawn Mathematics
Krzyzaniak, Paul Physics/Science/Math
Lamb, Daniel Social Studies
Lechnir, Lucas………………………………………… Phy. Ed. & Health
Loehr, Jenny……………………………………………. Science Teacher Coach
Litt, Gale…………………………………………………… Family & Consumer Ed.
Lund, Connie Family & Consumer Ed
Maki, Sarah English
Mier, Donald Agriculture
Meinen, James ED
Munson, Darren Mathematics
Nicholson, Sandra German/Spanich
Pieper, Carrie Science
Ramaeker, Court Spanish
Richards, Scott Social Studies
Rickmeier, Megan………………………………………… Guidance
Ross, Jeremy……………………………………………….. Mathematics
Ross, Stacey Alternative Education/
Salibi, Chuck Math/Science
Schulz, Mike Chorus
Sebranek, Jason Instrumental Music
Sherman, Jake ………………………………………………Technology Education
Sinor, Jessica………………………………………………. CD
Slagle, Michael Science/Athletic Director
Stielow, Maggie……………………………………………. Guidance
Strong, Mary English/Quit Qui Oc
Sturtz, Jenna……………………………………………….. Science
Timler, Jodi LD
Waugh, Karen English
Winkel, June Business Education
Zimmermann, Lynne………………………………………. CDS Music Teacher
RIVERVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Scudella, Chris Principal
Mueller, Tracy Dean of Students
Abler, Libbie……………………………………………….. Secretary
Bermke, Stacey…………………………………………….. Food Service
Calhoun, Lori………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Fink, Gerald Custodian
Griffin, Judy……………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Haese, Patricia…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Henschel, Katrina…………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Hoopman, Debe Secretary
Kapellen, Edie……………………………………………… Food Service
Kloppenburg, Lynn………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Krahn, Diane Teacher Aide
Krebsbach, Debbie…………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Krupp, Jeanine Teacher Aide
Krupp, Patricia Custodian
Laning, Linda………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Lensmire, Cheryl Custodian
Matz, Rebecca…………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Ruh, Dana……………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Perman, Mary Food Service
Reischl, Patricia Custodian
Seefeldt, Richard……………………………………………Head Custodian
Seich, Bonnie………………………………………………. Food Service
Severn, Nancy Teacher Aide
Skelton, Nicki…………………………………………… Food Service
Ubbelohde, Annette……………………………………….. Custodian
VanAnsten, Tonia……………………………………...... Interpreter
Wieser, Mary………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Barrington, Jessica German Cultures/PEGASUS Batzner, Joshua……………………………………………. Grade 5
Billar, Beau Technical Education
Brooks, Eileen Vocal & General Music
Cain, Butch……………………………………………….. Grade 5
Counselman, Donna Grade 7
DePagter, Paul……………………………………………… Grade 8
Diederichs, Diane LD
Dykstra, Judy Grade 8
Ebben-Svitavsky, Victoria…………………………………. Special Education
Gannon-Ward, Abbie ……………………………………… Grade 8
Graening, Lynn…………………………………………….. Study Skills
Gumm, Michael Grade 8
Hoppman, John Grade 8
Jones, Lisa ED
Kaehler, De Anna MC
Keys-Dulmes, Lisa………………………………………… Art
Kiekhoefer, Jennifer Speech/Language Pathologist
Knoener, Rita……………………………………………… Grade 6
Kohler, Matthew Grade 6
Krueger-Grapentine, Gina Physical Education
Langjahr, Aniya…………………………………………… Grade 6
Larsen, Tom Art
LeMahieu, Sandra Library
Lembrich, Taylor Grade 6
Ludvik, Christine Adaptive PE
McFarlane, Gordon Guidance
Mertens, Connie Jo Grade 8
Mey, Brad………………………………………………….. Grade 6
Miller, Lisa………………………………………………… Special Education
Mueller, Branden ………………………………………….. Instrumental Music
O’ Brien, Candi…………………………………………….. Special Education
Olig, Sandy Grade 6
Overby, Julie……….….……….…….…….……….…… Grade 7
Peterson, Noel Physical Education
Peterson, Daphne………………………………………… Special Education
Petrie, Jeff………………………………………………… Grade 5
Pollock, Jordan…………………………………………….. Spanish
Richmond, Tim…………………………………………….. Grade 5
Rortvedt, Kathryn Grade 5
Rupp, Sara……………………………………………… Grade 7, Science
Salkowski, Doreen Grade 7
Schroeder, Kelly……………………………………… Grade 7, Language Arts
Sell, Sue Family & Consumer Ed./Health
Shutter, Brad………………………………………………. Physical Education
Tripp, Joanna Grade 8
Unger, Therese………………………………………… Guidance
Weyker, Linda……………………………………………… CD
Williamson, Sue……………………………………………. Psychologist
FAIRVIEW
Flood, Amy Principal
Awe, Sue ………………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Dellger, Patty………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Erbe, Clare Secretary
Griffin, Judy Teacher Aide
Hoitink, Sylvia Teacher Aide
Holschbach, Terry………………………………………… Teacher Aide
McFarlin, Kelly …………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Miller, Karen…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Nicolaus,Penny…………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Perman, Mary Food Service
Petrie, Linda Custodian
Reilly, Cheryl Custodian
Schneider, Diana…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Steinke, Sheri Teacher Aide
Wiese, Nicole……………………………………………… Food Service
Babiarz, Erin……………………………………………….. Grade 4
Bennett, Karen…………………………………………… Title One
Carlson, Joan………………………………………………. Grade 1
Costello, Melissa………………………………………….. Library Media Specialist
Grimes, Lisa………………………………………………. Four Year Old Kindergarten
Hughes, Faye Guidance
Ingersoll, Shari Kindergarten
Keys-Dulmes, Lisa Art
Kreple, Mary……………………………………………….. MC
Logan, Edel………………………………………… Occupational Therapist
Marsh, David Grade 3
Ott, Pamela Grade 2
Rabe, Donna Grade 1
Randall, Dawn……………………………………………… ELL
Scheible, Kay Grade 2
Scudella, Sandra Vocal Music
Sedlaceck, Jim Phys. Education
Shaffer, Susan Grade 4
Sippel, Rebecca……………………………………………. Four Year Old Kindergarten
Steiger, Betty……………………………………………. Speech
Vanderkin, Mary Grade 3
White, Ben ………………………………………………… LD/CD
PARKVIEW
Mather, John Principal
Abbott, Karee Food Service
Binversie, Barb…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Butters, Melissa……………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Conlin, Michelle Teacher Aide
Galba, Phyllis………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Gatzke, Paula………………………………………………. Food Service
Goodlet, Loretta Teacher Aide
Hansen, Karen Teacher Aide
Hanson, Kay………………………………………………... Teacher Aide
Kline, Christine……………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Nicolaus, Jamison Custodian
Orvis, Kristin………………………………………………. Interpreter
Roehre, John Custodian
Schicker, Cheryl Teacher Aide
Sippel, Cindy………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Vorpagel, Joan Secretary
Waller, Beth……………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Wilde, Karen……………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Arentsen, Andrew…………………………………………. Grade 4
Berg, Kim………………………………………………….. OT
Borth, Jennifer...…………………………………………….Title One
Butters, Barb……………………………………………… Grade 3
Chrisman, Candy………………………………………….. Title 1
Endres, Therese……………………………………………. Interpreter
Gafney, Diane…………………………………………….. Physical Therapy
Jens, Linda Grade 1
Keys-Dulmes, Lisa Art
Koene, Sharon……………………………………………… Kindergarten
Kohlmann, Julie Grade 3
Krueger, Gwen ED
Lee, Sarah Grade 4
Lilly, Ruth Kindergarten
Ludvik, Christine Phys. Education
Nee, Mike Grade 4
Schilling, Victoria…………………………………………. Speech/Language Pathologist
Schmidt, Mary Grade 2
Schneider, Donna………………………………………… Grade 1
Sedlaceck, Jim Phys. Education
Taylor, Shelly Library
Terens, Saralie Guidance
Thaldorf, Barbara Grade 2
Thiel, Lisa CDS
Vanderkin, Shelley…………………………………………. Grade 1
Walvoord, Chris…………………………………………… Grade 2
Wieneke, Franceen Four-Year Old Kindergarten
Zimmerman, Lynne Vocal Music
HORIZON
Hunt, Todd Principal
Abraham, Roger Custodian
Beger, Laurie Teacher Aide
Eder, Deborah Custodian
Flaig, Kelly ……………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Gilhuber, Dana…………………………………………….. Food Service
Klecka, Michelle…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Kolpin, Chris……………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Laack, Sue Teacher Aide
Lensmire, Rose…………………………………………… Food Service
Lorenz, Cindy Teacher Aide
Nelson, Char Secretary
Nicolaus, Penny…………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Novak, Amy………………………………………………. Teacher Aide
Pfeil, Shelly………………………………………………… Teacher Aide
Presley, Diane……………………………………………... Teacher Aide
Rhude, Jill………………………………………………….. Teacher Aide
Rortvedt, Kristin………………………………………….. Food Service
Struve, Shelly Teacher Aide
Wilde, Karen Teacher Aide
Boldt, Ginger……………………………………………….. Early Childhood
Brown, Lori Grade 3
Costello, Melissa………………………………………….. Library Media Specialist
Doebert, Kathy…………………………………………….. Art
Dunbar, Ken……………………………………………….. Instructional Coach
Eernissee, Janel ………………………………………… Kindergarten
Finley-Jurk, JoAnne Grade 1
Gnadt, Margaret Grade 4
Hapeman, Sarah…………………………………………. Reading
Henkel, Sheila Grade 1
Hughes, Faye Guidance
Hyland, Kris Occupational Therapist
Kaestner, Diane Physical Therapist
Kolpin, Amy Grade 2
Krzyzaniak, Lisa Reading
Langhout, John Grade 4
Loehr, Jenny………………………………………………... Instructional Coach
McKerrow, Lorena Grade 3
Michlig, Sarah……………………………………………… Special Education
Murphy, Jacqeline Grade 2
Smith, Sue Kindergarten
Sedlacek, Jim………………………………………...... Phys. Education
Shutter, Brad Phys. Educ &Adaptive PE
Terens, Saralie Guidance
Vorpagel, Marilyn LD
Woelfel, Judith Four-Year Old Kindergarten
Zimmermann, Lynne………………………………………. Music
Zipperer, Nancy Speech
FOOD SERVICE - HIGH SCHOOL
Rooker, Kristin…………………………………………. Food Service Supervisor
Bubb, Karen……………………………………………… Cook
Gatzke, Paula………………………………………………. Cook
Goetsch, Susan Cook
Hall, Dawn Cook
Hicks, Patty Cook
Holzmann, Gayle……………………………………………Cook
Koenigs, Donna Cook
Meerstein, Judith Cook
Ziegler, Susan Cook
MAINTENANCE - DISTRICT
Adams, Kurt Maintenance/Groundskeeper
Bain, Brian Maintenance/Electrical
Clements, Curt Maintenance/HVAC
Lorenz, Bernie………………………………………………Maintenance
Niehueser, Richard………………………………………….Supervisor of Building & Grounds
DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
For a variety of reasons different people, staff and administrative personnel, have been given district wide job related responsibilities of a rather specific nature. Some are evidenced in our district organizational chart, others are obvious because of what we teach.
The following list is being published to recognize those in charge and to help everyone know where to turn for specific leadership.
Director of Community Education -Murray, Kathy
Director of Media & Technology -Mike Briggs
EAP Coordinator -Tina Roelse
Director of Pupil Services -Anne Gamoke
Equity Coordinator -Chris Scudella
Health & Nursing Services Coordinator -Mary Peschke/Tina Roelse
LVEC (Local Voc. Ed. Coordinator) -Sue Sell
AODA Coordinator -Chris Scudella
School Performance Report -Jay Grosshuesch
Section 504 Coordinator -Sue Williamson
Suicide Prevention Coordinator -Saralie Terens
Summer School Directors -Tracy Mueller
-Chris Scudella
-Pam Harney
Teen-Parent Contact -Saralie Terens
Clark Reinke
Superintendent
Carrie Dassow
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
The mission of The Plymouth School District remains:
To encourage everyone to see and be his/her personal best through successful learning experiences...become your best.
SECTION II
POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
A. Board Policies
A complete copy of the Board Policies is on file in the office of the principal of each building. Staff members are encouraged to become familiar with sections of the board policies which affect the employment relationship.
- Administrative Practices and Procedures
1. General procedures and practices governing the faculty
a. Changes in names and addresses are to be reported to the Board in writing and filed in the Superintendent's office within ten days thereafter.
b. Each teacher shall keep the records required by the Board, the Superintendent, and by the Principal.
c. Teachers will attend all meetings called by the Principal and Superintendent. In cases of absence through illness or other unavoidable occurrence, an explanation shall be sent to the Principal or Superintendent.
d. The school district carries workman's compensation insurance for employees including teachers. In case of injury within the scope of employment, the employee should immediately report such injury in writing to the Superintendent's office.
e. Money shall not be solicited from pupils without the sanction of the District Leadership Team.
f. Teachers shall not receive agents during school hours without consent from the Principal or Superintendent.
g. Teachers will recognize the following special observance days by appropriate activities in their classrooms, unless a general program is given by the school.
September 16 Mildred Fish Harnack Day