Sections 2008

2008 WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HANDBOOK

SECTION I: GETTING ACQUAINTED	Page #
An Overview of the Board and Department	2
Mission and Goals of the State Board of Education	2
Employment Relationship	3
Orientation	3
Equal Employment Opportunity	3-4
Accommodating Employees with Disabilities	4
Harassment	4
Communications	4
Employment Categories	5

SECTION II. WORK AND SALARY SCHEDULES
Work Schedules	7
Flexible Work Hours	7
Overtime/Compensatory Time/Adjusted Work Schedule for Associate Staff	7-8
Adjusted Work Schedule for Professional Staff	8
Salary Schedule	8
Pay Periods and Paydays	8
Delayed Payroll Assignment	9
Payroll Deductions	9
Annual Increment	9
State Experience	9-10

SECTION III. BENEFITS
Holiday Observations	12
Early Release	12
Human Resource Management System (HRMS)	12-13
Leave Donation Program	13
Leave Expectations	13
Annual Leave (Vacation)	14-15
Leave for Illness and Personal Circumstances	15-17
Court Witness and Jury Duty Leave	17
Military Leave	17
Parental/Family Leave	17-18
Educational Reimbursement	18-19
Medical Leave of Absence Without Pay	18
Leave of Absence – Personal	19-20
Medical/Basic Life Insurance	20
COBRA Benefits	20
Flexible Benefits	21
Retirement System	21
Unemployment Compensation	22
Workers' Compensation	22
Other Benefits	22
Staff Development	23

SECTION IV. EMPLOYMENT AND RELATED POLICIES
Employment Process	24
Job Descriptions/Job Postings	26
Employment of Family Members	26
Outside Employment	26
Personnel File	26-27
Performance Expectations and Employee Code of Conduct	27-28
Performance Evaluations	28

SECTION V. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Health and Safety	31
Appearance	31
Attendance and Punctuality	31
Absence Reporting	32
Job Abandonment	32
Political Activities	32-33
Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace/Tobacco Control	33
Tobacco Control Policy	33
Confidentiality	33
Solicitations	34
Membership Fees	34
Internal Operations Procedures	34
Copyright Infringement	34
Electronic Information Systems	35
Personnel Action Forms	35
Telephone Calls	35-36
Use of Department Property	36
Benefits Related to the Performance of State Duties	36
Building Access	37
Travel	37
State Vehicles/Rental Cars	37-38
Conflicts of Interest	38
Relationships with Media	38
Department Stationery	39
Department Publications	39-40
Parking Assignments	40
Workplace Security	40

SECTION VI. DISCIPLINARY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Disciplinary Action	42
Suspensions or Dismissal	42
Grievance Procedure	43-44
Time Limits	44