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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHARTER LEGISLATION....................................................................................................... II
HISTORY .................................................................................................................................... III
CALENDAR FOR 2020-2021 ...................................................................................................... 1
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS ....................................................................................... 2
A Sincere Respect For Others ..................................................................................................... 2
Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators ................................................... 2
Gifts and Favors ........................................................................................................................... 4
Professionalism............................................................................................................................. 4
Rules of Employee Conduct ........................................................................................................ 5
Texas Public Information Act ..................................................................................................... 6
ADMINISTRATION, PARENT, TEACHER COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS .......... 7
Confidentiality .............................................................................................................................. 7
Communications .......................................................................................................................... 7
Communication Between School & Home ................................................................................. 8
COVID-19 Adjustments .............................................................................................................. 8
Discipline ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Disciplinary Referrals ................................................................................................................ 11
Dispute Resolution Policy .......................................................................................................... 11
Mailboxes / E-Mail ..................................................................................................................... 12
Parent Conferences and Student Led Conferences ................................................................. 13
Social Network and Online Message Boards............................................................................ 13
Student / Parent Handbook ....................................................................................................... 14
Updating the Website................................................................................................................. 14
Use of Classroom Social Applications....................................................................................... 15
Use of Communication Systems ................................................................................................ 15
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES...................................... 17
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .................................................................................... 17
At-Will Employment .................................................................................................................. 17
Certification and Licensure of Instructional Staff ................................................................... 17
Criminal Background Checks ................................................................................................... 18
Employment Classifications ...................................................................................................... 18
Equal Employment Opportunity .............................................................................................. 19
Introductory Period ................................................................................................................... 19
Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete Agreement .............................................................................. 20
Performance Appraisals ............................................................................................................ 20
Personnel Files............................................................................................................................ 21
Relationships Between Employees ............................................................................................ 21
Separation from Employment ................................................................................................... 21
GENERAL WORKPLACE POLICIES ................................................................................... 23
Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco/Weapon Free Workplace .................................................................... 23
Building and Classroom Repairs .............................................................................................. 23
Cellular Phone Use ..................................................................................................................... 24

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