ASBA’s Employee Handbook Services

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Employee Handbook Services

Arizona School Boards Association member districts may subscribe to an Employee Handbook Service that connects district policies to rules, conditions and clear expectations for employment and supports growth and development of employees for member school districts – all in a concise, customizable format.

ASBA offers an employee handbook model document that addresses conditions of employment and related topics important to district employees.

The purpose of an employee handbook is to advise employees of important aspects of the district’s unique culture and organizational mission. It serves to communicate conditions of employment, conduct and behavior. The handbook outlines organizational expectations consistent with local board policies. The handbook model can be locally customized to meet the needs of each district and maintain consistency with the district board policy.

Additionally, the handbook provides employees with guidance regarding specific questions that may arise as a member of the staff. This helps defend against employment claims presented to the district, aid in organization and consistency in the workforce and provide for a common need to be informed and be a productive member of the team. Please keep in mind that this is not a replacement of a district policy manual.

View/download an overview of the Employee Handbook Service

Section 1: Introduction to the District

  • District Mission Statement
  • District Administration
  • District Map
  • Yearly Calendar

Section 2: Governing Board

  • Governing Board Members
  • Governing Board Policy Manual

Section 3: Aspects of Employment

  • Personnel Policies
  • Assignment and Responsibilities
    • Support Staff
    • Professional Staff
  • Assistance Programs
    • Employee Assistance
    • Workers Compensation
    • Wellness Programs
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Nondiscrimination / Equal Opportunity
  • Resignation/Retirement
    • Support Staff
    • Professional Staff
    • Retirement of Professional and Support Staff
  • Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity/ Harassment
    • Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Staff Ethics/Conduct
    • Staff Ethics
    • Staff Conduct
  • Use of Physical Force

Section 4: Employee Benefits

  • Compensation
    • Support Staff
    • Salaried Staff
  • Involuntary Deductions
  • Voluntary Deductions
  • Employee Benefits
    • Bereavement Leave
    • FMLA
    • Jury Duty
    • Leave Without Pay
    • Maternity Leave
    • Military Leave
    • Personal Leave
    • Leave for Conferences/Visitations/Workshops
    • Sabbatical Leave
    • Sick Leave
    • Vacation
      • Professional Staff
      • Support Staff

Section 5: Evaluation of Staff

  • Teachers
  • Support Staff
  • Administrators
  • Other Staff

Section 6: Additional Topics

  • Appropriate Work Attire
  • Arrangements for a Substitute Teache
  • Certification
  • Child Abuse Reporting
  • Communication with Students and Parents
  • Conduct with Students
  • Copyright Compliance
  • Curriculum/Lesson Plans
  • District Keys
  • District Vehicles
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Employee Discipline
    • Professional Staff
    • Support Staff
  • Employee Grievances
  • Employment Outside the District
  • Drugs/Alcohol
  • Identification Badges
  • Participation in Political Activities
  • Personal Property
  • Physical Restraint/Seclusion
  • Prohibited Personnel Practices
  • Public Records
  • Purchasing Procedures
  • Receipt of Legal Papers or Threats of Litigation
  • Smoking/Tobacco
  • Staff Meetings
  • Use of District Equipment/Property
  • Weapons

Section 7: Related Student Information

  • Attendance
  • Cell Phone
  • Ceremonies and Observations
  • Release Time for Religious Instruction
  • Student Evaluation and Grading
  • Special Instructional Programs
  • Students 504 Plans
  • Student Rights
  • Student Conduct, Rules and Discipline
  • Supervision of Students

Contract Addendum Employee Handbook Service

Additional Information

Need More Information?

For more information please contact Nick Buzan, Director of Legal and Policy Services at 602.254.1100