Rio Rancho High School

RIORANCHOHIGH SCHOOL

2016-2017

Staff Handbook

This handbook is not an employment contract and does not provide any expectation of continued employment. Board Policy, the Negotiated Agreement, or District Directive shall control if there is any discrepancy between this handbook and one or more of those three documents.

It is the express policy and purpose of the Rio Rancho Schools to provide educational and employment opportunities, without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or any other prohibited basis, in conformity with the laws of the United States and

the State of New Mexico.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD...... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bell Schedules...... 5
Calendar for RRHS Administrators and Staff...... 6
RRHS Administration...... 7
Administrative Responsibilities …………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Rams Leadership Council...... 9
RRHS Chain of Command...... 9
Job Descriptions...... 10
Teacher Supervision Design...... 10
Notice of Incident...... 12
PLCs………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….12
Staff and Content/Building Meetings…………...………………………………………………….……13
Professional Dress...... 13
Personnel File……………………………………………………………………………………………….…….13
Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Rio Rancho Public Schools Web Address……………………………………………………..……….14
Damaged Computers……………………………………………………………………………………..…..14
Parent Conferences...... 14
Communication with Parents...... 14
Student Scheduling...... 14
Class Location Changes...... 14
Smoking...... 14
Classrooms: Use and Upkeep...... 14
Student Handbook...... 15
Staff Parking Lot...... 15
Faculty Mailboxes...... 15
Keys...... 15
End of Year Checkout for returning staff…………………………………………………….………..15
Checkout for Resigning and Terminated Staff……………………………………………………….15
Security System – After Hours Facility Use...... 16
Performance Guidelines………………………………………..………………………………………….. 16
Maintenance Requests...... 16
Media Center...... 16
A/V Equipment Usage & Checkout...... 16
Teacher Workroom...... 17
Copyright Law...... 17
Videos...... 17
Guest Speakers...... 17
Distribution of Pamphlets, Notices by Non-School Persons...... 17
Complaints...... 18
Visitor and Faculty Identification Badges...... 18
Food Services at RRHS………………………………………………………………………………….…….18
Health Office
Medications...... 18
Passes to the Health Office...... 18
Student Illness and Injury...... 18
Emergency Information: Student...... 19
Employee Injury...... 19
Hall Passes...... 19
Telephone: Student Use...... 19
Child Abuse...... 19
Sexual Harassment...... 20
STAFF ATTENDANCE
Duty Day...... 22
Leaving Campus During the Duty Day...... 22
Sick Leave...... 22
Personal Leave...... 23
Professional Leave...... 23
Bereavement Leave...... 24
Funeral Leave...... 24
Educational Leave...... 24
Family and Medical Leave...... 24
Jury Duty...... 24
Military Leave...... 25
Voting Time Leave...... 25
Leave Without Pay...... 25
Covering Class for Another Teacher...... 25
Overtime and Compensation Time Policy…………………………………………………………….. 25
Closing Due to Hazardous Conditions...... …..25
Substitutes...... 26
GRADING AND REPORTING
Progress Reports, Report Cards, and Transcript Grades...... 26
Grades...... 26
School Work Make-Up Policy...... 26
Students Assigned Out-of-School Suspension...... 27
Grade Corrections ………………………………….………………………………………………………..…27
Grade Books...... 27
Homework...... 27
Grading Comments for Report Cards………………………………………………………………….. 27
STUDENT DISCIPLINE, ATTENDANCE, AND TARDIES
Student Discipline...... 28
Supervisory Responsibilities...... 28
Discipline Referrals...... 28
Drug and Substance Abuse...... 29
Student Attendance...... 29
Tardy Policy...... 29
After School Detention (ASD)...... 30
In School Suspension (ISS)...... 30
Out of School Suspension (OSS)...... 30
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Philosophy...... 30
Guidelines...... 30
Academic Eligibility...... 30
Club Information...... 31
Cancellation of Activities...... 31
Suspension from Activities...... 31
Fundraisers...... 31
Procedures for Fundraisers...... 31
Classroom or Club Field Trips………………………………………………………………………….…….32
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety and Security Services...... 33
School Resource Officer...... 33
Emergency Response Plan...... 33
Safety Equipment...... 33
Incident Reporting...... 33
Video Surveillance ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Services...... 34
Special Education Discipline...... 34
Types of Special Education Students...... 34
How to Get Information About Your Special Education Students...... 34
Educational Assistants…………………………………………………………………………………………34
Regular Education Teacher Responsibilities...... 35
APPENDIX
Teacher Evaluation Forms:
Reflection on Annual Professional Development Plan…………………………………………..…37
Parent Contact Log…………………………………………………………………………………………….38
Professional Development Log…………………………………………………………………………….39
Student Survey Reflection…………………………………………………………………………………..40
Aesop (Absence Recording/Substitute Request System)……………………………………………..…….41
Computer Sign In Sheet ………………………………………………………….…………………………..………..42
StaffRules of Appropriate Computer Use..…..………………………………………………………………..…43
Student Rules of Appropriate Computer Use…………………………………………………………………….44
Media Consent Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………45
Speaker Consent Form……………………………….…………………..……………………………………………..46
HallPass Tracking List……………………………………………………………………………….……………………47
Club Information Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………..48
Permission to Photograph Form……………………………………………………………………………………..49
Fundraiser Request………………………………………………………………………………………………………..50
Field Trip Forms:
Request for Special Activities Student Trip Form……………………………………………………51
Parent Permission to Participate (Local) ……………………………………………………………….52
Parent Permission to Participate (Out of Town)……………………………………………………..53
Field Trip Teacher Permission Form. …………………………………………………………………..55
Bus Request Form.……………………………………………………………………………………………..56
Privately Owned Vehicles ……………………………………………………………………………………57
Guidelines for Chaperones ………………………………………………………………………………….59

FOREWORD

This handbook contains the written policies and procedures for a RioRanchoHigh School teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to read, understand, and comply with all policies and procedures contained in this handbook. Information enclosed in this manual does not include all of the policies, procedures, and regulations required in Rio Rancho Public Schools.

Rio Rancho Public School Board Policy Manuals are located in the Main Office or in each academy office. A teacher may refer to this manual for further information and clarification of school policies or regulations. It is the responsibility of each school employee to enforce and to comply with all school and school board policies, procedures, and regulations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

7 Period RRHS Bell Schedule 2016-2017

EARLY Dismissal BELL SCHEDULE
Wednesday
Period / Time
Zero Hour / 6:23 / 7:15
1 / 7:20 / 8:05
2 / 8:10 / 8:57
3 / 9:02 / 9:48
4 / 9:53 / 10:39
A Lunch
10:39 – 11:09
5
11:14 – 12:00 / 5
10:44 – 11:30
B Lunch
11:30 – 12:00
6 / 12:05 / 12:51
7 / 12:56 / 1:40
PLC’s / 1:45 / 2:40
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Period / Time
Zero Hour / 6:23 / 7:15
1 / 7:20 / 8:12
2 / 8:17 / 9:09
Announcements
3 / 9:14 / 9:19
9:19 / 10:11
4 / 10:16 / 11:08
A Lunch
11:08 – 11:38
5
11:43 – 12:35 / 5
11:13 – 12:05
B Lunch
12:05– 12:35
6 / 12:40 / 1:32
7 / 1:37 / 2:29
Detention / 2:34 / 3:55

Note: Lunch occurs two times a day with each lunch period being 30 minutes in length and are based on the location of your period 5 class (Humanities, E&T, Gym, and Portables 1-8 are assigned “A” lunch. Fine Arts, SciMatics, B&E, and Portables 9-16 are assigned “B” lunch); this includes lunch for staff. Lunch-time is independent of instructional periods and requires the designation of “A and B” The duty day for staff is 7:10 am-2:40 pm. Instructional periods are 52 minutes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (period 3 is 57 minutes with an additional 5 minutes built in at the start of period 3 for announcements and the daily Pledge of Allegiance). There are no announcements on Wednesdays.

RRHS Administration

Rio Rancho High School Administration Department
Principal / Sherri Carver
Principal’s Secretary / Geri Pribble
Vice Principal / Ryan Kettler
Class of 2017
Assistant Principal / Myra Roosevelt
Guidance Counselor A-K / Vicki Valles-Mora
Guidance Counselor L-Z / Lisa Martin
Secretary / Jane Hier
Class of 2018
Assistant Principal / Javier Ramos
Guidance Counselor A-M / Irene Bolan-Small
Guidance Counselor N-Z / Lorraine Baiardo
Secretary / Ann Villaseñor
Class of 2019
Assistant Principal / Gina Katsaros
Guidance Counselor A-M / Aniesa Trujillo
Guidance Counselor N-Z / Miriah Affentranger
Secretary / Karen Jones
Class of 2020
Assistant Principal / Marsha Hubbell-Espinosa
Guidance Counselor A-K / Ellen Chatterton
Guidance Counselor L-Z / Victoria Ortiz
Secretary / Sandra Wanchek
Athletic Coordinator / Vince Metzgar
Student Activities Director / Bill Duncan
Athletic/Activities Secretary / Sylvia Greenbaum
Site Specialists / Rob Shingleton, Sandra Crawford
IT Computer Technicians / Helena Davidson and Doug Cutshall
Ed Tech / Benton Spradlin
Bookkeeper / Shannon Parsons
Registrar / Wendy Lopez
Nurse / Julie Lords
Librarian / Brenna McCandless
Security / Larry Tafoya/Karen Martinez
Receptionist / Debbie Cordova
Attendance / Michele Rivera
Special Education Secretary / Carly Gallegos

Administrative Responsibilities

In addition to the following in the table below, assistant principal duties include Accountability Reports and School Data with Select Staff; Attendance; Authorize Movies/Speaker Approval with IL; Bell Schedules for Events; Collaborate with ILs on Career Pathways, PLCs, and Academy Operations; Credentialing; Daily AM/PM Duty; Daily Lunch Duty; Discipline; Drop Out Prevention; Evening/Weekend Events; Grade Reporting/Review; Graduation; Hiring of Academy and Content Area Positions with I.L. assistance; Inventory; Master Scheduling - Social Studies and Related Courses; Monthly Academy Meetings; PBS; Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP

Engineering and Technology Academy -- Class of 2018 / Fine Arts Academy -- Class of 2017 / Humanities Academy -- Class of 2019 / Business Entrepreneurship Academy -- Class of 2020 / Activities / Gym and Athletics / Principal
Javier Ramos-Assistant Principal
962-9300
Ann Villasenor-Secretary
962-9301 / Myra Roosevelt-Assistant Principal
962-9400
Jane Hier-Secretary
962-9401 / Gina Katsaros-Assistant Principal
962-5100
Karen Jones-Secretary
962-5101 / Marsha Hubbell-Espinosa - Assistant Principal
962-5200
Sandra Wanchek-Secretary
962-5201 / William Duncan-Activity Director 962-9500 Sylvia Greenbaum-Secretary 962-9501 / Vince Metzgar-Athletic Coordinator 962-
Sylvia Greenbaum-Secretary 962-9501 / Ryan Kettler Vice-Principal
962-5300
Administrative Duties specific to position / Administrative Duties specific to position / Administrative Duties specific to position / Administrative Duties specific to position / Administrative Duties / Administrative Duties / Administrative Duties
Supervise Class of 2018
Oversee Class of 2018 Counselors
Primary Supervisor of Math Dept.
Supervise Math IL
Supervise Master Scheduling for Math courses (includes SE)
Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP for Math (includes SE)
Oversee Registration, InfoSnap, Course Selection
School to Career Coordinator (works with Lorraine and IL's)
Supervise MCJROTC
Carl Perkins Grant
Dual Enrollment Liaison with CNM and UNM
E School Coordinator
Career Tech Information Liaison along with Registrar / Supervise Class of 2017
Oversee Class of 2017 Counselors
Primary Supervisor of FA & Electives Dept.
Supervise FA IL Supervise Master Scheduling for FA & Electives courses (includes SE)
Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP for FA & Electives (includes SE)
IHS/Night School Primary Liaison
AVID Program Coordinator for RRHS
Student Parking
Buses & Transportation
Distributes Bus Referrals
Supervise RAC
Graduation Requirements Access Data Bank with Counselors / Supervise Class of 2019
Oversee Class of 2019 Counselors
Primary Supervisor of Special Ed. Dept.
Supervise and Co-Evaluate Special Education IL
Supervise Master Scheduling for Special Education courses
Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP for CBI (Group D) and some SE Teachers
Observations, Evals, PDP for SLPs, Transition Specialist and Social Workers
Supervise CBI & TIA; SEIL's address CBI Discipline; SEILs/APs - TIA Discipline
Graduation Requirements Access Data Bank with Counselors
Coordinate and produce Staff Duty Roster - / Supervise Class of 2020
Oversee Class of 2020 Counselors
Primary Supervisor of ELA Dept.
Supervise ELA IL
Supervise Master Scheduling for ELA courses (includes SE)
Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP for ELA (includes SE)
Bookroom Supervision
Administrator for Counseling Department
Administration Technology Advisor and Liaison
Supervise Ed Tech, Tech Staff and Coordinate Tech Committee
Administrative PBIS Representative & Reports (Sandra)
Supervise Bilingual and ELL/ESL Program
Supervise Security
Fire Drills/Evacuation Plan/Safety Plan
Administrative Liaison on Safety Committee / Class Assemblies
Accreditation Visits
Activity Club Web Page
Associated Students
Awards Assemblies
Bell Schedules for Events
Collaborate with APs, ILs on Curriculum and Operations
Coordinates Honors Ceremony with Sherri
Credentialing
Daily AM/PM Duty
Dances
Evening/Weekend Events
Facility Usage Contracts Liaison (Cafeteria and Classrooms)
Field Trip Forms (with FA Band Secretary)
Fundraiser authorization
Fusion Calendars
Graduation Ceremony Coordinator
Homecoming
ID's and Pictures
Open House
PBIS
PEP Assemblies (with Athletics Director)
Public Relations
School Calendar
Senior Activities
Senior Prom
Student Elections
Supervise Non-Athletics Campus Organizations
Graduation and Graduation Program / Athletic/PE Hiring of Positions
Athletic Activities Funds
Athletic Eligibility
Athletic Inventory
Athletic Recruiting
Athletic Scheduling
Athletics and PE Discipline
Athletics Buses and Transportation
Attendance in Gym
Authorize Movies/Speaker Approval with AAD
Coaches Athletic Evaluations
Collaborate with Act. Dir in event planning
Collaborate with Assistant Principals
Coordinate Student Athlete Drug Testing Program
Credentialing
Daily AM/PM Duty
Evening/Weekend Events
Facility Use Contract Liaison (Gym & Sports)
Finance Process Training for Coaches
Graduation
Inventory
Master Scheduling - Athletics and PE
Monthly Coaches' Meetings
NMAA Liaison
Observe, Evaluate PDPs for PE Teachers and PE Dept. Chair
Oversee Athletics Boosters
PBIS
PEP Assemblies (with Activity Director)
SST / Parent Contacts
Trophy Cases / In Charge of RRHS in Principal’s absence
A-Team and AP Planning
Develop School Accountability and Data Reports with Sherri
Credit Recovery Administrative Liaison with Counselors
Supervise Master Scheduling Process with Sherri
Newsletters to Parents
Oversee Audit of Transcripts towards Graduation
Coordinate Honors Ceremony
Crimson and Phoenix Dinners/Banquets with Bill Duncan/Counselors
Primary Supervisor of Science Dept.
Supervise Science Il
Supervise Master Scheduling for Science courses (includes SE)
Teacher Observation, Evals, PDP for Science (includes SE)
Oversees Professional Development & In-Service with IL's
Overall School Inventory
Program of Studies with AP's
Review End of Year Check-Out Document and Process
Supervise Media Center -- Librarian, Assistant, and Production Room
Supervise Facilities and Facilities' projects
Attendance - Supervise Attendance Secretary
Supervises Head Custodian and Night Lead
Administrative Duty Monthly Calendar
Staff Licensure/Staff Evaluation List for Assistant Principals
Student & Staff Handbook Updates

RAMS Leadership Council

The RAMS Leadership Council is an organization made up of representatives elected from each faction of the school’s educational team. Its purpose is to serve as a communicative link between staff and the administrative team. RAMS Management Council meets monthly to discuss issues, address concerns, and construct plans regarding school improvement.

RRHS Chain of Command

RRHS adheres to a chain of command procedure that greatly assists in creating solutions to interpersonal and/or educational issues. We request that staff members:

First address the issue with the person most directly involved;

If consensus is not reached, the staff member should take the problem to the assistant principal;

If consensus still is not reached, the assistant principal will schedule a meeting for all involved with the school principal.

The following has been established to generally clarify academy responsibilities and roles:

If you have a curricular or grading question or concern, contact the Instructional Leader or assistant principal.

If you have a social/emotional concern or credits concern, contact the class guidance counselor.

If you have an attendance issue to discuss, contact the attendance officer.
If you have a school security concern, contact the head of security.

Teacher Job Descriptions

The essential job responsibilities of a RRHS teacher will include but not be limited to the following:

Complies with rules, regulations, and directives adopted by the School Board or school administrators.

Enforces policies and regulations as established by the School Board and school administrative staff.

Coordinates teaching program with site based goals and district wide objectives.

Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students.

Provides accurate delivery of curriculum to students within the scope of teaching assignment.

Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students.

Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning.

Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement maintaining documentation to assure accountability.

Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students.

Maintains order in the assigned classroom.

Maintains records of student performance, attendance, and tardies.

Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed time frames.

Supervises students in the building and on the school grounds before, during, and after school hours as well as during lunch periods (This will not include the duty free lunch except in emergency situations).

Attends staff meetings, academy meetings, in-service training activities and other school activities;

Communicates with parents.

Dresses in a manner reflecting the professional standards and expectations of RioRanchoHigh School.

Maintains professional and cordial relationships with colleagues.

Adhere to the yearly supervisory process and procedures established including the PDP and if applicable, professional development monthly meetings for certificates.

Maintenance of licensure.

Complying with the ethics of the profession.

Performs other job duties, as assigned.

Perform case management/credentialing responsibilities.

A teacher will not engage in any activity that constitutes a conflict of interest. To avoid a conflict of interest, a teacher is not permitted to receive payment to tutor a student whom he/she is currently assigned to teach, unless approved through federal programs. A teacher will not use profanity in the presence of students or will be subject to disciplinary action.

Supervision Design

Philosophy and Design – In education, nothing has a greater impact on student achievement than what individual teachers believe, know, and do. This is why the efficacy of the teacher has such an impact on improving student performance. Employed at RRHS are all levels of teachers from beginning teachers with no previous experience to intermediate and master teachers – all who can benefit from the effective linking of professional development and teacher evaluation. We believe there are important and necessary roles for all levels of educators (from principal to beginning teacher) in the continual improvement of teaching at RRHS.

The RRHS Supervision System has been designed to be a reflective process engaging teachers in continuous improvement of their classroom instruction. It requires that teachers advance the instructional practice while supporting their professional growth. Ultimately as teachers search for best practice, classroom instruction improves and student achievement increases. It also provides support for novice teachers to utilize their skills, enthusiasm, and potential for effective classroom instruction. All components of the supervisory system include the examination of student results and teaching practice through individual and collegial reflection.

This system acknowledges teacher’s rights and abilities to shape their own professional development, yet it encourages them to channel their professional development efforts to support school goals as well. It cultivates a climate of openness, collegiality, and experimentation by encouraging teachers to use each other as resources for content and pedagogical knowledge so that they can improve their individual and collaborative practices. It deals with unsatisfactory teaching in ways that are clear, supportive, and decisive. It provides a high degree of support for teachers who are new or in difficulty and emphasizes support for all teachers to pursue the continuous improvement of their teaching.