Employee Policies and Regulations
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATED POLICIES/REGULATIONS
Click on the links below to review each policy. It is mandated that the following policies and regulations be reviewed by all staff members on an annual basis.
Policy 1540 |
Administrator's Code of Ethics |
Policy 1550
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Affirmation Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices |
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Residency Requirement for Person Holding School District Office, Employment, or Position |
Policy 2260 |
Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices |
Use of Technology | |
Policy 2416 |
Programs for Pregnant Pupils |
Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities |
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Policy 3211 |
Code of Ethics (Teaching Staff) |
Inappropriate Statff Conduct (Teaching Staff) | |
Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff Members and Students |
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Policy 3321 |
Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computers and Resources by Teaching Staff Members |
Policy 3362 |
Sexual Harassment (Teaching Staff) |
Policy 4159 |
Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities |
Policy 4215 |
Code of Ethics (Support Staff) |
Inappropriate Staff Conduct (Support Staff) | |
Electronic Communications Between Support Staff Members and Students | |
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Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computers and Resources by Support Staff Members |
Policy 4352 | Sexual Harassment (Support Staff) |
Policy 5350 |
Pupil Suicide Prevention |
Policy 5512 |
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying |
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Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct |
Policy 5615 | Suspected Gang Activity |
Policy 5750 |
Equal Educational Opportunity |
Policy 5751 |
Sexual Harassment |
Policy 5752 |
Marital Status and Pregnancy |
Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds | |
Policy 8462 |
Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children |
Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices |
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Affirmative Action Program for School & Classroom Practices Complaint Procedure |
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Regulation R3321 |
Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computers and Resources by Teaching Staff Members |
Regulation R3362 |
Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff Members Complaint Procedure |
Regulation R4321 |
Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computers and Resources by Support Staff Members |
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Sexual Harassment of Support Staff Members Complaint Procedure |
Pupil Suicide Prevention | |
Regulation R5512 |
Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure |
Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct | |
Regulation R5750 |
Equal Educational Opportunity Complaint Procedure |
Sexual Harassment of Pupils |
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Regulation R8462 |
Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children |
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G.R.B.O.E. Maternity Guide
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby!
The guide is to be used as a resource to assist you in navigating your way through the maternity leave process. This guide will provide information and resources on a variety of topics. We encourage you to reach out to the Business Office, (973) 429-8304 if you have any additional questions about maternity leave.
NOTIFICATION:
GREA CBA 13.9, page 24:
“Pregnant employees shall notify the Superintendent of Schools of their condition and anticipated delivery date as soon as possible but in no case later than 120 days prior to the delivery date. Their notice should include the anticipated date to commence the leave and their intention as to use sick days (if available).”
Employees are required to send notice to the superintendent requesting a maternity leave along with a doctor’s note stating the anticipated due date.
Click the link for a sample notice:
LEAVES:
RICE Notice:
All leaves must be approved by the Board of Education. Once you request a leave, you will receive a RICE notice from the District to inform you that your leave request may be discussed in the BOE Executive Session.
Childbirth Paid Leave:
GREA CBA 13.9, page 24:
“Upon normal physician’s certification, a teacher shall be entitled to 20 working days before and 20 working days after the anticipated date of birth (including school holiday and vacation periods). Sick days shall be charged only for days when school is in session. Upon additional specific medical certification, a teacher with pregnancy complications shall be entitled to utilize additional accumulated sick leave as necessary.”
Childcare Unpaid Leave (Extended Leave):
The Board shall grant child care leave without pay to an employee upon request under the conditions listed in the CBA (p. 24 13.9 B).
Tenure Staff:
- If the birth occurs prior to February 1st, the employee can request within thirty(30) days of the birth to extend the leave (unpaid) to the end of the school year.
- If the birth occurs after February 1st, the employee may make application within thirty(30) days of the birth to extend the leave to the end of the following school year. There shall be no further childcare leaves granted.
Non-Tenured Staff:
- A childcare leave shall not extend beyond June 30th of the year in which it was granted.
NJ Family Leave Act:
- Staff members can apply for NJ Family Leave after their maternity leave expires If you are eligible, you can receive approximately $600 a week up to 6 weeks directly from the State of NJ.
- Information about Family Leave
- Below is the link to the State of NJ Family Leave Insurance Benefits application that you may apply for when you are unpaid. The application should be completed online. For assistance in completing the application, please contact them directly at (609) 292-7060.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
- Staff with insurance benefits can retain their health benefits for up to twelve (12) weeks after the delivery date. You are still required to contribute your share of health benefits costs for those weeks.
- If you maintain your health benefits during unpaid leave, you can either arrange advanced benefit contributions or pay a monthly fee after the delivery. Please contact the Business Office to make the necessary arrangements.
- Staff who will be using unpaid childcare leave beyond the twelve (12) weeks may acquire health benefits through Cobra insurance. The district will provide employees with a COBRA notice in accordance with the time periods provided under federal law. Enrollment in and payment for COBRA benefits is handled by OCA (www.oca125.com).
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- Information about Cobra: http://www.cobrainsurance.com/
Disability:
- If you are enrolled with Prudential Disability Insurance or AFLAC, please contact them directly to discuss your options at this time.
- Prudential - www.educators-insurance.com; 1-800-727-3414
- AFLAC – www.aflac.com ; 1-800- 922-3522
POST-DELIVERY TASKS
- If you use the district’s health insurance, you must complete the Health Benefits Change Form as soon as possible after the birth of your child. Please email the form to Payroll at tlaurie@glenridge.org. Although you will not have a social security number, leave that field blank and provide it once that information is available.
Pension:
You are eligible to purchase pension credit for the unpaid time immediately preceding
the birth of your child. It is strongly suggested that you purchase the allowed time from the State as soon as possible when you return. You would do this through the MBOS system (instructions attached). Your pension number can be found on your pay stub. If
you have questions about the process, please contact the Division of Pensions and
Benefits at 609-292-7524 or your financial advisor.
Insurance Changes:
If you need to make changes to any of the following, please login to Frontline Central and submit new forms. Changes to tax shelters must be submitted through Plan Connect.
- Direct Deposit
- W-4--tax status
Returning to Work:
- At your follow-up doctor’s appointment, obtain a note certifying your “return to work date.” Please provide a copy of the note to the Business Office prior to your return to work.
- Staff members who are on childcare leave must notify the Board by March 1st if the employee plans to return for the following year.
SALARY GUIDE MOVEMENT
In order to move up on the salary guide for the following school year, employees will need to be paid for ninety-two (92) or more days (not including school holidays or vacations) of the current school year.
Please contact the Business Office, (973)429-8304, for additional information.