Frenship Substitute Orientation

1. Frenship Substitute Orientation THANKS!

2. AGENDA • Introductions • Fingerprint requirements • Frenship Expectations • Sexual Harassment Prevention • Reporting Child Abuse / Maltreatment • Bloodborne Pathogens • Student Medical Issues • FERPA • Electronic Social Media • Classroom Management and Discipline Procedures • Emergency procedures • Frenship Tiger Pride • Dress Code • AESOP Information • Non Discrimination Clause

3. Frenship Expectations…. • We want subs that are committed to serving our students and that are dependable. We have high expectations for our students and do not expect this to change because a sub is in the classroom. • Our expectation is that you will sub at least 5 times per month. We will run a report every THREE months to determine who is actively subbing in Frenship ISD. If you are not consistently picking up jobs, we will remove you from the Frenship substitute list. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact at 866-9545. • If two or more principals request for you to not sub at their campus, we will contact you and remove you from the sub list. Once you are removed, you will no longer be eligible to sub at Frenship.

4. Substitute Responsibilities… Once a substitute accepts a position, he/she agrees to : • Exercise due care and caution for the safety of the students in his/her care • Appropriately supervise students • Keep all information confidential • Follow the lesson plans for classroom instruction

5. What Constitutes Sexual Harassment? Sexual Harassment is behavior that: • Is unwanted or unwelcomed • Is sexual in nature or gender based • Is severe, pervasive and/or repeated • Has an adverse impact on the workplace or academic environment • Often occurs in the context of a relationship where one person has more formal power than the other (ex. Supervisor/employee, faculty/student)

6. Examples of verbal, nonverbal, and physical/sexual harassment… • Heckling or loud whistling and comments of a sexual nature • Making a sexual comment about a person’s clothing or body • Telling sexual jokes or stories • Referring to an adult woman or man using terms of a sexual nature such as: “hunk, doll, babe, honey…” • Spreading rumors about a person’s personal life • Repeatedly “asking out” a person who is not interested

7. Sexual Harassment General Guidelines: • Don’t say anything or do anything that you would not want printed in the newspaper, broadcast on TV, said to your significant other or said in front of someone else’s significant other. • Sexual Harassment is illegal. Don’t do it and don’t tolerate it!! • The first step is to notify the other person that he/she is making you feel uncomfortable. If the behavior continues after you have asked the person to STOP, then the behavior can be considered harassment.

8. What to do if you feel you are being harassed… • Talk to the harasser if possible. Tell him/her that you find the behavior offensive. • Continue going to work/class. • Document all harassment or sexual harassment incidents. (time, date, place, and people involved) • Put your objection in writing to the harasser and keep a copy. • Report the harassment to Principal, Assistant Superintendent of HR or HR Coordinator.

9. Who to talk to at Frenship if you feel you are being harassed… • The principal at the campus • Rhonda Dillard, Assistant Superintendent of HR • Ashley Fortner, HR Coordinator

10. -Sexual Harassment- STOP With regard to Employee-to-Student, the behavior is ALWAYS forbidden . . . regardless of whether the student “welcomes” the conduct. DHC ( Local) defines sexual harassment of students by staff to include “welcome or unwelcome advances.”

11. Purpose of Reporting Child Abuse… The purpose of child abuse reporting legislation is to protect the best interests of children, offer protective services to prevent harm to children, stabilize the home environment, preserve family life whenever possible, and encourage cooperation in dealing with the problem of child abuse. It is important for you recognize the indicators of sexual abuse victims. By reporting suspicion, it may be the child’s only opportunity to tell.

12. Signs and Symptoms… • Inappropriate sexual knowledge for age • Sexually acting out • Sexual promiscuity • Suicides/Attempted suicides • Cutting • Drug/Alcohol abuse • Criminal behavior • Declining personal appearance • Declining grades

13. Maltreatment of Children… Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment. Neglect is when a parent, guardian, or other caregiver does not provide for a child’s basic needs. Neglect includes not providing food, shelter, supervision, health care, schooling, affection or support

14. Physical Signs of Maltreatment… • Poor hygiene and/or odor • Inappropriately dressed for weather • Unmet medical or dental care needs • Young children left alone and unsupervised for long periods of time • Failure to thrive, malnutrition • Constant hunger - may beg or steal food • Acts as a parent to his/her siblings • Arrives early and stays late at school, play areas, or other people’s homes

15. How you can help the child… • Avoid denial , remain calm, listen and be supportive. • Do not interrogate. Let the child explain what happened in his or her own words. Do not ask questions that direct a child towards a certain answer. • Reassure the child that he/she did nothing wrong and that you believe what he/she is telling you. • Notify an administrator at the campus immediately.

16. YOUR Role As A Professional: REPORT AND SUPPORT • Be aware of the signs and symptoms • Report any suspicion. It is NOT your job to investigate or wait for further evidence before reporting. • Do not interview the child. Simply report and let the child know that you support them.

17. How To Report… Talk to the Administration at the campus. They may have additional information that they may or may not be able to share with you. Two Ways to Report Abuse: • 1-800-252-5400Call the Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide. • www.txabusehotline.org Make your report through a secure web site and you will receive a response within 24 hours.

18. Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission • HBV, HCV and HIV are most commonly transmitted through: • Sexual contact • • Sharing needles • • Blood transfusions • • Direct skin or mucous membrane contact with infected blood • • From mother to baby at birth

19. Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission • Unbroken skin forms a barrier against bloodborne pathogens. However, infected blood can enter your system through: • Open sores • Cuts • Abrasions • Acne • Any sort of damaged or broken skin such as sunburn or blisters • Mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth.

20. Student Medical Issues… • Watch for signs that a child is not feeling well • Send students to the campus nurse if showing signs of not feeling well • If a child hits his/her head, always refer the student to the nurse’s office • If a student is bleeding, do not touch the blood without gloves and send to the campus nurse • Some students may have food allergies. Do not provide food for the students. • The FMS campus is a “PEANUT FREE ZONE”

21. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) • Your responsibility to take reasonable measures to safeguard protected personally identifiable information. • Your responsibility to keep information deemed as sensitive confidential.

22. Electronic Media • School district employees will be held responsible for personal and/or school use of electronic media. Use caution when posting words and/or pictures. These are PUBLIC sites. • It is not a good idea to “befriend” students or parents on Facebook or other social networks. • The employee continues to be subject to applicable state and federal laws, local policies, administrative regulations and the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. • The employee may not set up or update the employee’s personal social network page (s) using the district’s computers, network, or equipment. Best Practice – Remember that you represent Frenship and employees are responsible for their public conduct even when they are not acting as district employees.

23. Classroom Management • Tell who you are and something interesting about yourself • Lay out your expectations – but empower the students • Only send to office after fair warning • Teachers in locale will assist you

24. Suggestions… • Be sure to locate the school wide discipline plan if available • Ask a coworker about discipline procedures • Set expectations for behavior early but remember that students will test the limits • Students are watching for your reaction to ALL behaviors – Calm is BEST!!

25. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE • Ignore the behavior if at all possible. If it stops – great! • Make eye contact with the person. It says, “I see you; stop it.” • Use proximity. Move to his/her area. • Drop his/her name in the lesson. “Did you know, John, that India has…” • Stop teaching and remind student of the rule. “Jill, you are supposed to be doing what?” Wait. “Do that now.” • Pause for student to correct behavior. • Respond, “thank you,” or assign consequences.

26. Reese Education Center A SAFE zone!! The PRIDE program DAEP (discipline program) WINGS (credit recovery) Teenage Pregnancy Daycare

27. District Emergency Response Information: • Be sure to locate EXIT doors in case of evacuation. • Check for Fire and Weather maps in the classroom. • Locate the room that you will take students in case of Severe Weather. • Do not use your cell phone to contact persons outside of school during an emergency situation. The administration will be in contact and will make any announcements.

28. LOCKDOWN • Lock interior doors • Turn out the lights • Move away from sight • Maintain silence • Do not open the door LOCKOUT • Bring everyone indoors • Lock perimeter doors • Increase situation awareness • Business as usual • Take attendance

29. EVACUATE • Lead evacuation to location • Take attendance • Notify if missing, extra or injured students SHELTER • Move to inside room and have students duck and cover • Account for students

30. HOLD (Not an emergency response) • Close and lock classroom door • Do business as usual • Take roll, account for students **Each classroom should have a District Emergency Procedures Checklist**

31. Things You Should Know… • Attendance sheet will probably be given to you – ask when you check in at the office • Each teacher should leave a sub folder or sub plans for the day. If not, check with a neighboring teacher • Lunch is usually 30 minutes so it is best to pack a lunch or buy a lunch and not leave the campus

33. Dress Code… • Casual / Business Attire • Friday - Jeans with spirit t-shirt and/or collared shirt • Shoes should be comfortable and appropriate • Name tags should be worn at all times • Facial hair for males is limited to mustaches, goatee, or neatly trimmed beards. Sideburns cannot be longer than the ear lobe

34. LOCATIONS OF CAMPUSES LE Reese • Elementary Campuses: • Bennett • Crestview • North Ridge • Oak Ridge • Westwind • Willow Bend • Legacy • Upland Heights • Middle School Campuses: • Heritage Middle School • Frenship Middle School • Terra Vista Middle School • Frenship High School & Ninth Grade Center • Reese Education Center NGC UH

35. WORKING THE AESOP SYSTEM • app.frontlineeducation.com • Call 1-800-942-3767 for AESOP • It will not call BEFORE 5:00 AM or AFTER 9:00 PM • When calling enter your ten-digit phone number first. • Enter the last four of your social security number second. • All levels will be called by AESOP at the same time • Certified Teachers • College Graduates • 60 Hours or more • Less than 60 College Hours • High School Diploma

36. You will Create Your Aesop Login Username:We suggest you use your ten-digit phone number and your first and last initials on the end. Do not use hyphens or spaces. Password:Must have at least one alphabet character, one number or special character, and at least eight total characters.

37. AESOP Dashboard…

38. Sub Pay Information: • Pay per day is: Professional positions: $70.00 / no degree $75/degree $80/certified teacher $85 / $90 / $95 for long term in assessment grade or subject Support Staff positions: $65 • Pay day is every two weeks. • Full day is 7.5 hours and half day is 4.5 hours or less. You can check frenship.net for school starting and ending times. • Be sure to sign in and sign out at the office. This is how you get paid. • If you are called for a job and it is a mistake, you must stay at the school and work in order to be paid. • Be sure to look closely at the dates listed for the position. If it is a multiple day job, please do not pick up the job unless you can cover all of the days.

39. The Frenship Independent School District does not discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability.

40. PROBLEMS? . . . QUESTIONS? Call Jennifer Finan 806-866-9545 or email – jfinan@frenship.us