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Odessa High School Faculty and Staff Handbook 1 2020 - 2021

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Odessa High SchoolFaculty and Staff

Handbook

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ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENTIt is our Mission to provide the opportunity for all students to learn at high levels, so they are prepared for success in life including college, career and achieving their dreams.

ALMA MATERHail, Odessa High School!

Hats off to you!Ever you’ll find us…

Loyal and true.Firm and undaunted

Always we’ll beHail to the School we love.

Here’s a toast to Thee.

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Table of Contents

Mission and Alma Mater..............................................................................................................2Administrative Staff.....................................................................................................................5Intra-School Organizations..........................................................................................................5Announcements..........................................................................................................................6Attendance Accounting...............................................................................................................7Calendar of Events.....................................................................................................................7Conference/Planning Periods.....................................................................................................7Custodial Services......................................................................................................................7Discipline.....................................................................................................................................8District Initiatives/Campus Goals................................................................................................8Dress and Grooming...................................................................................................................8Drills – Fire and Disaster...........................................................................................................11Duty Assignments – Building and Grounds...............................................................................11Duty Assignments – Pep Rally..................................................................................................11Eligibility....................................................................................................................................11Faculty Meetings.......................................................................................................................11Field Trips................................................................................................................................. 12Fundraising............................................................................................................................... 12Grade Books.............................................................................................................................12Grading Procedures/Grading Scale..........................................................................................13Guest Speaker and Visitors/Observers.....................................................................................14Hall Regulations........................................................................................................................15Hazardous Chemical Regulations.............................................................................................15Identification Badges.................................................................................................................15Keys to the Building .................................................................................................................16Lesson Plans ........................................................................................................................... 16Movies and Videos……………………………………………………............................................16Posters/Postings…………………………………………………………………..............................16Professional Code of Ethics......................................................................................................17Publicity.....................................................................................................................................17Purchasing……………………………………………………………..............................................17Schedule/Building Use………………………………………………………………........................17School Hours............................................................................................................................ 18Student Activity Funds..............................................................................................................18Substitute Teachers..................................................................................................................22Tardy Policy……………………………………………………………............................................22Telephones…………………………………………………………….............................................23Tobacco Regulations…………………………………………………............................................23Transportation…………………………………………………………............................................23Tutoring, Mandatory and Teacher Provided..............................................................................24Appendix……………………………………………………………….............................................25

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PURPOSE AND USE OF THIS HANDBOOK

The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a source of reference for the members of our faculty and staff on some of the regulations and situations which they will encounter during the school year.

The contents will be supplemented by other publications, documents and notices as the need arises.

It is expected that all faculty and staff members will study this handbook carefully and act in accordance with this document as well as The ECISD Secondary Student Handbook, The ECISD Code of Conduct, the Educator Code of Ethics and all applicable district and campus directives.

ECISD DISCLAIMER

Ector County ISD does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, nationality, religion, disability, socioeconomic standing, or non-proficiency in English language skills in providing educational services for students’ benefits.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente del Condado de Ector no discrimina en base de genero, edad, raza, nacionalidad, región, incapacidad, estado socioeconómico, o falta de habilidad en las destrezas del idioma ingles, al proporcionar servicios educativos para beneficio de los estudiantes.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Principal............................................................................................................Mauricio MarquezAssociate Principal of Operations............................................................................Hector LimónAssociate Principal of Curriculum & Instruction........................................................Rachel GerigAssistant Principal – Corral 1 .....................................................................................Debra ByrdAssistant Principal – Corral 2.1 .........................................................................Stephanie MoranAssistant Principal – Corral 3 .............................................................................Trisha MontalvoAssistant Principal – Corral 4 .......................................................................................Abel AvilaAssistant Principal – Corral 5 ...............................................................................Stephen CrossAssistant Principal – Corral 6 .................................................................................Jim WorkmanAssistant Principal – Corral 7 ............................................................................Christopher OrtizAssistant Principal – Corral 8 .................................................................................Tracie Chapa

INTRA-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

AcademicAnnouncements.......................................................................................................Hector LimónSchool Store/Supplies......................................................................................Laura SamaniegoGraduation...............................................................................................................Hector LimónLearning Resource Center..................................................................................Rebecca TolbertParent-Teacher Conference............................................Corral Principals/Teachers/CounselorsStudents Records..............................................................................................Corral RegistrarsTextbooks............................................................Abel Avila, Stephen Cross & Christopher OrtizThree-Week Progress Reports and Grades.................................................Classroom TeachersWithdrawals..................................................................................................................Registrars

Business and GroundsBuilding Rental/Usage.............................................................................................Hector LimónCustodial Assistance...............................................................................................Hector LimónEquipment Rental/Usage.........................................................................................Hector LimónEmergency Drills......................................................................................................Hector LimónInventory................................................................................................................Stephen CrossKeys.........................................................................................................................Hector LimónLockers.......................................................................................................................Debra ByrdMaintenance............................................................................................................Hector Limón

Business AffairsPurchasing..............................................................................Department Chairs/Monica OronaBudget Accounts......................................................................Mauricio Marquez/ Monica OronaCheck Requests.......................................................................Mauricio Marquez/ Monica OronaDepositing Monies.....................................................................................................BookkeeperStudent Notification of Fee/Fines.....................................................Teachers/Directors/CoachesDelinquent Accounts..................................................................................................Bookkeeper

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INTRA-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS – cont’d

Student Activities and WelfareAbsentee Printouts/Slips.........................................................................................Corral OfficesAttendance..............................................................................................................Corral OfficesAuditorium Usage....................................................................................................Hector LimónDiscipline.................................................................................................................Corral OfficesFund Raisers..............................................................................................................BookkeeperHealth Problems......................................................................................................School NurseMeal Specialist................................................................................................Cafeteria ManagerOrganizations/Activities....................................................................................Mauricio MarquezSchool Calendar......................................................................................................Hector LimónStudent Parking.................................................................................................Christopher OrtizStudent Passes.......................................................................................................Corral OfficesTextbook Covers..................................................................................................Textbook Room504 Designee......................................................................................Corral Counselor/Principal

Guidance and Counseling CenterGuidance Materials.....................................................................................................CounselorsScholastic Problems...................................................................................................CounselorsStudent Assistant Services........................David Munger, Marisela Sample & Magaly NavarreteVocational Materials.............................................................................................CTE CounselorCTE, College Bound, Recovery..................................CTE/College/Student Support Counselors

Administrative ActivitiesInsurance..................................................................................................Administration BuildingPayroll Data............................................................................................................Monica OronaECISD Police....................Sgt. Upchurch, Ofc. Scheille, Ofc. Mesa, Ofc. Garcia & Ofc. FuentesSubstitutes...............................................................................................................Hector LimónSupplies............................................................................................................Laura SamaniegoStationery and Envelopes.................................................................................Laura SamaniegoStaff Parking..............................................................................................................Bookkeeper

Announcements

If you would like an announcement to be made on Broncho News for an event or an accomplishment, please email Mr. Limón for approval. He will forward the approval to Broncho News.

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Attendance Accounting

Teachers are required to take an accounting of student attendance each school day, each period. This will be completed via the electronic grade book. Attendance should be taken after the 15th minute of class. Any student entering class after 15 minutes should be counted truant. This process is auditable and should be undertaken with care as it impacts district funding and accountability. All mistakes/corrections should be emailed to the student’s attendance clerk ASAP for adjustment. All corrections must be made within 5 days. Teachers are responsible for completing a student attendance verification every six weeks. Additional information including the process will be shared by the attendance clerks.

Calendar of Events

In order to facilitate better communication and carrying out the numerous functions and activities at OHS, we are utilizing an online calendar system. This system is a part of SharePoint and all faculty and staff members have access to it via our login. The site can be found on the ECISD homepage under For Staff/SharePoint Sites/Campuses/OHS. Training is required before staff members can input events on SharePoint. Entry of events on the SharePoint Calendar is the responsibility of the Coach or Sponsor. Check with Mr. Limón for details. All building use must be scheduled and approved in advance. Our district requires a contract for all non-school use. It is a violation of policy to allow individuals or groups to use the building without advance written approval from Mr. Limón or Mr. Marquez, including payment as outlined in district policy. It is also a violation of policy and the code of ethics to personally profit from the use of school property.

Conference/Planning Periods

TEC Sec 21.404: Planning and Preparation Time: Each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation, including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students’ work, and planning. At OHS, you have a daily planning period during the day. Planning includes individual and team planning, therefore, meeting as a group to plan and improve instruction is appropriate and will be utilized as necessary for the obtainment of our mission. Teachers should remain in the building during their conference period. If it becomes necessary to leave the building, you should sign out in the office and sign in when you return.

Custodial Services

Teacher requests for special services will be directed to the Associate Principal of Operations, Mr. Hector Limón. The associate principal will approve requests and contact custodians. All special requests should also be made through the associate principal.

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Discipline

Student behavior at Odessa High School is a concern of the entire staff. It is essential that school rules and regulations be enforced as uniformly as possible. It is, in the long run, the consistency of discipline rather than its severity, which makes it most effective. An orderly and pleasant environment must exist to assure a desirable teaching/learning opportunity. Before a student is sent to the Corral for infractions of school/classroom rules, the following steps should be tried and documented, based upon the particular needs of the student and the situation:• Know the contents of the OHS Student Handbook, the ECISD Secondary Student Handbook

and ECISD Code of Conduct. They can be access on the ECISD Website;• Develop, post and discuss individual classroom rules with students;• Post and discuss consequences;• Use both verbal and non-verbal cues to correct behavior;• Utilize appropriate proximity when addressing the student• Actively monitor students; • Utilize classroom placement modifications;• Document both positive and negative behaviors and classroom disciplinary action for future

intervention by administration, counselors or parents;• Document all parent/teacher/student conversations by phone, written communication, email

or in person and be prepared to share that documentation with the designated administrator when requested to resolve student concerns;

• Assistance can be requested of the counselors and administrators at any time, during this process.

District Initiatives and Campus Goals

By nature of employment, each faculty and staff member is required to assist the school in reaching its goals and accomplishing the mission. Compliance with the district’s initiatives, as well as campus expectations related to teaching, learning and operations are non-negotiable. It is expected that each employee will do their best to accomplish the expectations of the position as defined by their job description or as directed by campus leaders.

Dress & Grooming

Ector County ISD and Odessa High School Standards of Professional Dress

“I represent a profession of value-therefore, I need to look, act and dress as if I value my profession.” ~Anonymous

Board policy DHC (Local) states:

The dress and grooming of District employees shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for their assignments, and in accordance with any additional standards established by their supervisors and approved by the Superintendent. (Board Policy DH Local)

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Additional Standards:Employees may not wear clothing items prohibited by the student handbook.Staff members are not permitted to wear any clothing, paraphernalia, grooming, jewelry, accessories, or body adornments that are disruptive or potentially disruptive to the educational environment as determined by the Principal or Supervisor.

All men’s shirts should be worn tucked in and if the pants have belt loops, a belt should be worn. Women's skirts should be of a modest, professional length, falling at or just above the knee. Skirts (or any clothes) that are too tight, too short or too revealing are not appropriate for the workplace. Employees should not wear clothing that exposes cleavage, the midriff, undergarments, or that is otherwise not modest.

**Jeans are only permitted on days approved by the Principal or Supervisor. Jeans with holes in them may not be worn (see Appropriate/Inappropriate below). Unless otherwise approved by the Principal, the staff may wear jeans on the following days:

• The 1st Friday of each month.

• On College Days (1st Wednesday of the month), must wear your college shirt also.

Instructor apparel that is specific to Career and Technology Courses will be approved by Campus Administrator.

HairHair must be clean and neat in appearance and consistently maintained. Hair styles must not be disruptive to the educational environment and color must be limited to natural tones or shades. Beards and moustaches must be neatly trimmed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)When deemed necessary by district and/or campus administration, all staff must obtain and implement appropriate personal protective equipment. This includes but is not limited to:

face masks that appropriately filter transmission of aerosolized particles,

face shields which appropriately protect from transmission of larger droplet particles

Use of approved hand-sanitizer in combination with appropriate hand-washing practices

ShoesShoes should be kept in good condition. Plastic or rubber flip flops are not permissible. Employees may wear sandal footwear or open-toed shoes when seasonally appropriate.

Tattoos & Piercings

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No piercings (except earrings) or tattoos on the head. Body piercing and offensive tattoos should be covered. Good personal hygiene is required at all times.

Support StaffMaintenance, transportation, food service and technical training employees shall be neat, clean, and well-groomed and in accordance with any additional standards established by their supervisors and approved by the Superintendent.

Professional dress for “Aides”Aides will dress professionally for classrooms, scrubs are appropriate if assigned in special areas (to be determined by the principal).

AdherencePrincipals and other administrative supervisors are delegated the authority and bear the responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy and are expected to counsel and/or discipline employees whom they supervise on professional appearance in conformance with this policy. In addition, a principal or administrative supervisor may deviate from this policy temporarily to meet the needs of a specific division/school/work sites for an appropriately specified purpose. The principal or administrative supervisor must approve temporary deviations. The Superintendent/Designee must approve long-term or non-temporary deviations. (Examples)NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list.

MEN

Appropriate:Dress slacks“Docker” style slacksButtoned dress shirtsPolo or golf style shirtsTurtlenecksSweatersSpirit wearTiesSuits/sport coatsBoots, dress shoes, casual shoesTennis shoes and/or athletic shoes (to be coordinated with professional dress)

Inappropriate:Sweats/active wear (based on assignment)SpandexShortsTorn/Ripped ClothingT-shirts/tank TopsMuscle shirtsFlip flopsCrocsCaps/hatsVisible undergarmentsRevealing low cut pantsSagging pants

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WOMEN

Appropriate:Capri pants/Gaucho pants (below the knee)Dresses/skirtsPant suits/Dress slacksButtoned dress shirtsPolo or golf style shirtsTurtlenecksSweatersDress shoes, casual shoes, sandalsTennis shoes and/or athletic shoes(to be coordinated with professional dress)

Inappropriate:Sweats/active wear (based on assignment)Shorts/SkortsSpandexTorn/Ripped ClothingTank topsFlip flops, CrocsCaps/hatsVisible undergarmentsRevealing low cut pants, Sagging pantsMidriff bearing shirtsBare shouldersLow cut blouses/shirtsTight/revealing clothing

Drills - Fire and DisasterFire and disaster drills are held from time to time without warning. Instructions for both fire drills and disaster drills should be posted in each classroom area and should be reviewed with all classes. See emergency action plans for additional information.

Duty Assignments- Building & Grounds

Faculty and Staff members must assume duties at times and places indicated on the duty schedule or as otherwise assigned. A faculty/staff member who needs to be away from his/her assigned duty station should check with the Associate Principal of Operations. If a faculty/staff member is unable to assume the duty, it is their responsibility to have a colleague substitute for them. Note: Substitute teachers should be assigned specific duty assignments as indicated in each teacher’s substitute folder.

Duty Assignments- Programs & Pep Rallies

When assembly programs are presented in the auditorium or in the field house, ALL TEACHERS are required to be on duty even though certain staff members may have specified duties. The following are examples of duty responsibilities:

1. If the senior class has an assembly, all staff members of seniors should report for duty.

2. If we have a school-wide assembly, all staff members are expected to be on duty except those who have been given specific duty assignments.

3. When we have pep rallies, certain staff members will have enumerated duties, but all are expected to attend and provide general monitoring and support.

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All other teachers will be on duty in the STANDS of the field house. A Duty Station assignment sheet will be distributed.

Eligibility for Contests and School Activities

All students representing Odessa High School in the University Interscholastic League contests must meet the eligibility rules as set forth in the Constitution and Current Contest Rules of the University Interscholastic League and House Bill 71. Please see the UIL Constitution and Rules Manual. Coaches and sponsors are responsible for compliance with all eligibility regulations. The principal will review eligibility requirements with each coach/sponsor who must sign a verification form.

Faculty Meetings

Faculty meetings normally will occur at 8:30 a.m. on announced days. Faculty and staff members are required to attend all meetings unless specifically excused. Faculty meetings will be called by the principal or an associate principal.

Field Trips/Student Travel

Field trips and travel must be approved by the principal. Notification of at least six weeks prior to the field trip is requested. Consideration will be given to those trips that have educational value relevant to the organization making the request. School-approved transportation is required. The requesting organization is responsible for the cost of transportation unless approved in writing in advance by the principal. All trips out of state or out of the country will require the group to provide travel for a designated administrator to act as a chaperone. These trips must also be approved by the ECISD School Board. The director or sponsor will need to work with the principal prior to approval on the details. The principal will assign the administrator as appropriate.

Fundraising

All fundraisers must be approved by the Associate Principal of Operations before the fundraising activity can begin. The first page of the form will be filled out by the sponsor and then submitted to the Associate Principal of Operations and signed for approval. If approved, a copy will be sent to the bookkeeper and the sponsor keeps the original. If more than one product is to be sold, list the financial information for each product on a separate form. At the conclusion of the fundraiser the sponsor will complete the second page of the original form and keep a copy for their records. The original is submitted to the bookkeeper. Sponsors will not accept cash from any student; all fundraisers will include notification of payment methods to include check or money order only. Cash may be accepted by sponsors so long as there is a minimum of two people in charge of the funds and each sign off on the amount submitted for deposit. All fundraising activity, including charitable organizations, requires a completed fundraiser form.

*Fund Raiser Forms – These forms must be completed, submitted, and signed by a designated administrator BEFORE A FUND RAISER BEGINS. The inventory portion, (2nd page), must be

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completed AS SOON AS FUND RAISER IS COMPLETED AND ALL MONEY IS DEPOSITED. If a tax-free day is to be used, it must be indicated on the fund raiser form when submitted. There are no ongoing fund raisers, unless approved by Assistant Superintendent. Raffles are not permitted. No cash will be collected by sponsors, exception listed above.

Grade Books

A student’s grade must be posted weekly in the electronic grade book and in the classroom by ID # within one week of the grade assignment. The student’s grade must reflect student acquisition of teaching and learning. Despite the minimum number of grades required, grades should be recorded and reflect the actual assignments, projects, presentations, etc. for which students participate during the grading period.

All teachers will use and maintain the electronic grade book throughout the academic year. The grade book must contain the following entries: (1) a minimum of six grades each six weeks (labeled including activity description); (2) the six weeks average; (3) the semester exam grade; and (4) the semester average. No exceptions! Electronic grade books must be continuously backed up on a portable media device and printed out at the end of each semester and submitted to the instructional services director. The grade book must be available with the above information to show individual students or parents that part of the grade book pertaining to them. A printed copy of the final grade book must be turned in to the instructional services director on the records day at the end of the school year. Grade books are kept on file for one calendar year. If you are teaching a semester course, grades should be finalized and recorded in the grade book at the end of the semester.

Grading Procedures and Grading Scale

Odessa High School has adopted a campus-wide set of grading guidelines to ensure equity in all our classes. The purpose of these guidelines is to maintain consistency in how much weight assignments are given from class to class and recorded as a grade in their gradebook.

Included are descriptions of two grading plans. The first grading plan will be for all Regular weighted classes. The second grading plan will be for all Advanced weighted classes including Pre-AP, AP, IH (Pre-IB), IB, Honors, GT, and some Dual Credit and Concurrent Classes.

Most Dual Credit classes will not be required to follow the high school grading guidelines. Dual Credit classes are taught by college professors who are governed by their institution, or high school teachers teaching under the supervision of the college. These college professors and teachers work in conjunction with ECISD, but they have the freedom to grade as they choose, as long as they follow their own college’s policies and procedures.

ECISD SCHOOL BOARD POLICYEIA Regulation – Academic Achievement

Grading: “A minimum of six grades per six weeks grading period shall be recorded in grade books used in computing grades.”

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Please see ECISD’s School Board Policies within the school district’s website under EIA Regulations for Academic Achievement / Grading (pages 1 – 5) for a complete description of all secondary grading policies.

Each 6-week grading period, teachers will record a minimum of six instructional grades and two planner grades. Instructional grades will be divided into two categories: (a) Major grades and (b) Daily grades. Teachers have the authority to decide which instructional assignments are major grades and which are daily grades.

REGULAR CLASSES

Major Grades = 50% (Tests, essays, projects, presentations, major labs, etc.) Teachers must have a minimum of 2 grades in this category every 6-week period.

Minor Grades - 45% (Quizzes, labs, homework, daily work, journals, notebook checks, student participation, etc.)Teachers must have a minimum of 4 grades in this category every 6-week period.

Student Planner Grades = 5% Teachers will take two student planner grades every 6- week period.

ADVANCED CLASSES(Pre-AP, AP, IH (Pre-IB), IB, Honors, GT, AVID Elective)

Major Grades = 60% (Tests, essays, projects, presentations, major labs, etc.) Teachers must have a minimum of 2 grades in this category every 6-week period.

Minor Grades - 35% (Quizzes, labs, homework, daily work, journals, notebook checks, student participation, etc.)Teachers must have a minimum of 4 grades in this category every 6-week period.

Student Planner Grades = 5% Teachers will take two student planner grades every 6- week period.

SEMESTER AVERAGES

For any specific semester, the three six-week averages will count 75% and the final examination will count 25% of the semester grade.

Sample Student’s Semester Grades

1st

6-Week Average 90

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2nd

6-Week Average 80

3rd

6-Week Average 95

Final Exam Grade 95

Total 360

Semester Average 90

Guest Speakers and Visitors/Observers

Guest speakers and visitor/observers must be approved by the principal or associate principal in advance. Consideration will be given to the speakers whose presentations or presence will contribute to or enhance the essential elements of the course. Some observers will be allowed based on authorized and recognized educational needs.

Hall Regulations

All staff members are to monitor the hallways at the end of every class period. All teachers and staff members are to stand outside their classroom or assigned area during each passing period. Inappropriate behavior should be corrected at once. The hall is an extension of the classroom. PLEASE BE VISIBLE. You do not have to monitor the hallway the passing period before your conference period begins. Students must have a hall pass when outside of the classroom during instructional periods. It is the responsibility of all teachers or staff members to provide their students with a completed hallway pass on the approved form when students need to leave the classroom for any reason. Teachers should not allow students out of their classroom the first or last 15 minutes of the period (15-minute rule) unless the situation is an emergency, or the student is called from class by the office. Students in the hall without a pass will be escorted to class to determine if they are tardy/truant or out with permission from the teacher but without a pass.

Hazardous Chemical Regulations

Based on state statute, we need to have health information regarding potentially hazardous compounds that are used by school employees. Main areas where many chemicals and compounds are kept have been surveyed. These include: building and grounds, science department, food preparation, art department, industrial arts, vocational departments, and transportation. If you work in one of these areas, you should make certain that all products are LABELED. If you do not work in an area where compounds are kept, but you have chemicals

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which you use in the course of work that have a warning label, i.e., Warning, Danger, Caution, or Flammable, etc., it is important that we have basic information about those compounds.

We require that we receive information if any NEW compounds are brought into the school. Please fill out a New Product Information form available in the associate principal’s office. This information will be forwarded to the appropriate people and safety data will be made available as needed.

If a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) accompanies any new product, please forward this information to any end-user or keep a copy of the MSDS on location. Please see the appendix for additional information.

Identification Badges

All faculty and staff members are required to wear their district and/or campus identification cards while on campus. Faculty and staff members are also expected to monitor students in their classroom or assigned area for compliance with wearing their student identification card. Students without a current OHS ID card should be sent to the library to secure either a temporary or replacement permit.

Keys to the Building

All keys to the building will be issued by Mr. Limón in the Main Office. All staff members are responsible for their key(s) throughout the school year. Students are not to be given building keys. No teacher is to have a duplicate made of any building key, nor are they to allow an individual to borrow their keys for the purpose of having duplicates made. If a key is broken, Mr. Limón will supply the replacement. If a key is lost, teacher must immediately contact Mr. Limón. Teacher may or may not be assigned additional keys. Lost keys are subject to a $50.00 fee for replacement. No locks are to be changed without the permission of the principal. All keys must be turned in at the end of the school year.

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans must be entered in Eduphoria weekly. Lesson plans must be submitted each Monday by 8:30 am for the upcoming week. Administrators and Department Chairs will review lesson plans and provide feedback as appropriate.

Lesson plans should include the following and each blank on the Eduphoria lesson plan template must be complete. (You can use the Microsoft Word alternative as approved)

1. Lesson Objective(s) posted on the board daily2. Language Objective(s) posted on the board daily3. Instructional Strategies4. Materials, equipment, technology5. Procedures, i.e., grouping, strategies, learner-centered instruction

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6. Evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes7. Differentiation strategies

Once the lesson plans are submitted in Eduphoria, campus and district officials have access.

Movies/Videos

There is a distinction between educationally-developed videos and those that are theatrically made. Each department must submit a complete list of educational videos that are shown on a semester basis. Any movie or video that is being shown should be reflected in the lesson plans and should correlate to the objectives being taught. Teachers who wish to show movies/videos that are not on the department lists will have to obtain written approval from their Department chair and their appraiser.

Posters/Posting

Advanced approval (stamped and signed) is required of the Associate Principal of Operations before any posters are placed on the walls. Only the associate principal or principal can approve posters that promote some type of activity other than school activities. Only painter’s tape may be used when placing posters. Sponsors or members should remove postings after the approved period. Postings without approval will be removed when observed.

Professional Code of Ethics

All employees should be familiar with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators and act in accordance with the code. In addition, selling items to students is not appropriate and must not take place. This includes selling items for personal gain by faculty and staff at this school. This includes before, during and after school. Approved fundraisers (by approved organizations) are the exception to this directive.

Publicity

The principal and/or his designee must approve all school publicity and media releases. Information should then be sent to the ECISD Communications Department prior to being sent to the news media.

Purchasing

Materials and equipment for instructional use are purchased by budget funds allotted by Ector County Independent School District. Generally, items will be purchased if they are educationally sound. Each department chair will complete an electronic requisition for each item purchased. No items will be purchased prior to the approval of that year’s budget. Electronic requisitions can be made during the year if needed, according to remaining funds in each department’s account. The principal’s secretary will assist you with the procedures. No requisition will be approved on-line by Mr. Marquez until a printed copy of the requisition is given to the secretary

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to be logged in and entered in the office ledger. Please place the printed copy of your requisition in the requisition approval basket on the secretary’s desk. When the orders arrive, check orders with the packing slip. Report any discrepancies. All orders or services MUST BE REQUESTED AND APPROVED BEFORE THE TRANSACTION. Items or services obtained outside of this procedure will be denied and the organization will be responsible for completing the transaction with non-district funding.

Schedule/Building Use

The Associate Principal of Operations is responsible for scheduling both regular school activities and other activities as they occur. Other necessary routine information, such as special duties, absence report, permits, bells or any problem peculiar to individual schools should be reported. All building use must be scheduled and approved in advance. Our district requires a contract for all non-school use. It is a violation of policy to allow individuals or groups to use the building without advance written approval from Mr. Limón or Mr. Marquez, including payment as outlined in district policy. It is also a violation of policy and the code of ethics to personally profit from the use of school property.

School Hours

School hours for teachers are from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. School hours for all others are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm unless other arrangements are made and approved by the principal or associate principal in writing. Non-Exempt (hourly) employees must work the designated hours as per policy. Exceptions including comp time and overtime MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE IN WRITING by the principal or the associate principal.

Student Activity Funds

Student Activity Funds are funds consisting of resources received and held by the school as trustee to be expended or invested in accordance with conditions of the trust. Specifically, they are funds accumulated from various school-approved money-raising activities and the receipt of student dues or fees, commissions, investment interest and donations. These funds are to be used to promote the general welfare of the school and the educational development and morale of all students. All funds collected by school district personnel from students are defined as activity funds and must be handled through the activity fund accounts.The Ector County Independent School District activity fund policies and procedures manual is available on the district web site. The Activity Fund Manual is found under the tab labeled Departments, then Finance, then, listed in the options on the left of the page, as Activity Fund Manual and Forms. Sponsors and persons helping activity fund sponsors are responsible for reading and understanding the procedures and responsibilities of an activity fund sponsor as stated in the activity fund manual. *Copies of the activity fund manual are also available from the Bookkeeper. * A complete list of all forms used for student activities is also listed on this site.

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The manual contains the accounting procedures for the administration of Activity Funds in the Ector County Independent School District. All persons involved in the handling of these funds should become knowledgeable of these procedures so that the monies entrusted to the Activity Funds may be properly accounted for in a standardized method. The procedures in this manual comply with the Board Policies and Administrative Regulations of the District as well as the TEA Resource Guide. The policies and regulations should be viewed as a means of safeguarding the assets of the student funds and of protecting those persons to whom these assets have been entrusted.As stated above, all Activity Fund Sponsors are required to read and follow the procedures and guidelines as stated in this manual before conducting business with student activities. *Please Note: The Activity Fund Manual contains a Flow Chart that shows various expenditures that will be necessary to transfer activity funds to a proper budget account for disbursement. Please read and study the Flow Chart to become familiar of items that will require transfer of activity funds to budget accounts.

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY FUND FORMSThe following forms are available from the Bookkeeper as well as the district website.

Student Group This form is used to create a new account or update an existing account for a student activity fund group. Upon completing the form, submit the original to the Special Projects Accountant for approval. The form will be sent back to you with approval for the new student group and an assigned account number or disapproval with an explanation. *This form may be submitted to the Bookkeeper, so that a copy can be made for bookkeeping records, then it will be sent to Rebecca Widener, Special Projects Accountant, for approval.

TransferAny student activity fund account may transfer a portion of its money to another student activity fund account with the written approval of the sponsor and principal. Transfers for bona fide student groups must be reflected in the minutes of their meetings. The Special Projects Accountant and the sponsor will get a copy and the original is filed with the activity fund bookkeeper.

Cash Receipt Record When money is collected by authorized individuals, other than the activity fund bookkeeper, this form will be used. The names from which funds are received will be listed on this form. This form serves as official support for the amount of money collected and entered on the “Internal Deposit” form. The sponsor keeps a copy and the original is sent to the activity fund bookkeeper. *This is the purple form that is used for student trips when students are given funds for individual meals, student I.D. sales & other activities when an individual written receipt is not written.

Internal Deposit When money is collected by authorized individuals, other than the activity fund bookkeeper, this form will be used. The sponsor will keep a copy of this form for their records, put the original form and money in a sealed envelope, and submit it to the bookkeeper for processing. *This is the purple deposit form, available in the main office as well as from the Bookkeeper. This form is to be completely filled out and signed by the sponsor. The total on the deposit form must agree with the total of the sponsor’s written receipts or the total of the cash receipt record, whichever applies.

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Request for Check This form serves as the authority for the issuance of a check drawn on the activity fund checking account. The top portion of the form is filled out by the person requesting the check. The bottom portion of the form is filled out by the person doing the data entry to the general ledger. The sponsor keeps a copy and the original is sent to the activity fund bookkeeper. *These check request forms are available in the main office as well as from the Bookkeeper. The top portion must be filled out completely and signed by the sponsor before submitting it to the Bookkeeper.

AREAS AUDITED BY INTERNAL AUDITORSponsor RecordsA notebook or folder must be kept by the activity fund sponsor. Items include a ledger with a current balance, a pre-numbered receipt book/cash receipt records, internal deposit slips, receipts issued by bookkeeper, copies of check request forms, copies of invoices/sales receipts, fund raiser forms, transfer forms, minutes of meetings, list of officers, and copies of any other activity fund business. *Sponsor records are subject for audit at any time. *Sponsor records are kept for a period of 5 years.

*Receipts – Collection of funds must be receipted in a pre-numbered money receipt book or cash receipt record when appropriate. Receipts must be fully completed, and the original copy given to the student/parent. Receipt numbers will be listed on the deposit form when funds are deposited to the Bookkeeper.

*Deposits – Deposits are made daily to the Bookkeeper using the Internal Deposit form (purple form). Form must be completed and signed by sponsor. A detailed description of the fund raiser is to be given for the activity (do not write ‘fund raiser’, instead, list items sold, etc.). The Bookkeeper will verify the deposit amount and write a receipt to the sponsor, which will be signed by both sponsor and Bookkeeper. *Disbursements - Request for Check Form must be completed and signed by sponsor when requesting payments. A detailed explanation is to be written on the check request form. Check requests must have an original invoice, receipt, or approved quote attached when submitted to the Bookkeeper. In addition, the packing slip must be attached to the check request, once merchandise is received. The expenditure must be appropriate in relation to the activity fund account. Timely payment of invoices and reimbursements must be followed. *No cash payments are permitted (monies are to be deposited, and then a check request is to be submitted). Unused or left-over funds must be deposited back to the activity fund account. *CHECKS WILL NOT BE WRITTEN WHEN ACCOUNT HAS INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.

*Fund Raiser Forms – These forms must be completed, submitted, and signed by a designated administrator BEFORE A FUND RAISER BEGINS. The inventory portion, (2nd page), must be completed AS SOON AS FUND RAISER IS COMPLETED AND ALL MONIES DEPOSITED. If a tax-free day is to be used, it must be indicated on the fund raiser form when submitted. There are no ongoing fund raisers, unless approved by Assistant Superintendent. Raffles are not permitted. No cash will be collected by sponsors, exception listed above.

*Accounting Journal/Ledger – A journal or ledger is to be kept by the sponsor. All transactions (checks, deposits, transfers, etc.) are to be listed and a continuous balance should

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be maintained. Periodically, a ledger sheet will be supplied by the Bookkeeper which the sponsor will use to reconcile his/her balance with the Bookkeeper’s balance.

*Minutes of Meetings – Bona fide student organizations are required to have a Charter / By-laws / Purpose included in the activity fund notebook. Also, a list of officers and minutes of meetings is to be included in the activity fund notebook.

ACTIVITY FUND GENERAL INFORMATION

SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES – Responsibilities include attending annual meetings to receive instruction, spending money in accordance with the activity fund policy manual and maintaining records to support financial activities. Questions concerning sponsor responsibilities, fund raising, etc. may be directed to the bookkeeper @ 456-0025.

BOOKKEEPER RESPONSIBILITIES – Responsibilities include recording transactions (receipts, deposits and disbursements), training and assisting sponsors, informing the principal of problems and concerns, reconciling bank statement each month, preparing sales tax report each quarter, supplying reports (balance sheet, etc.) to sponsors, and attending annual training workshops.

DONATIONS – A donation may be made to the school in monetary or property form when the donor does not receive goods or services in exchange for any donations. Equipment or money that is donated to a school by any outside organization will be reported on a “Recommendation to Accept Donation/Gift” form [See CDC (Exhibit A)]. Examples of outside organizations are PTA’s, PTO’s, athletic clubs, booster clubs and businesses (this is not an all-inclusive list). The form is sent to the Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations after the principal signs it. Upon final approval the Special Projects Accountant will receive a copy and issue asset tags for those tangible items valued at more than $500. *A donation form will be completed by the Bookkeeper when a donation is noted on an internal deposit form.

CELL PHONES – Confiscated cell phones may be picked up in the Bookkeeper’s Office before or after school. The parent is the only one allowed to pick up the phone. * See District Policy on high school cell phone use for further information.

PARKING PERMITS – Student parking permits are sold in the Bookkeeper’s Office, and during registration for a fee of $35.00. Students may purchase permits before or after school only. *See District Policy for further information.

STUDENT TRAVEL - All student travel is to be requisitioned through the campus student travel budget. (See ‘Flow Chart’ in manual) Activity funds raised for student travel will be moved to the school travel budget by completing an activity fund check request for the amount needed. A check will be written from the activity fund account to the campus budget account, then, a requisition will be submitted for the travel funds to be issued through the purchasing department downtown. The travel funds may be issued as a district check to the sponsor or on a ‘P’ card. Please note that advance planning is extremely important to successfully receive your

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travel funds by your trip departure date. Questions may be directed to the Bookkeeper or Principal’s Secretary.

CONTRACTED SERVICES – Contracted services are services rendered by companies or persons hired to provide various services to/for students. Examples are judging of competitions, catering and/or banquet services, rental of equipment or building for student activities (venue for Prom, etc.), D.J. services, and other services provided for students by a vendor. A Consultant for Contract of Service form must be completed, signed by an administrator, and submitted before an agreement is made with a vendor. Also, the vendor must be on the ECISD Vendor list in the purchasing department. A check will be written from the activity fund account to the campus budget account, then, a requisition will be submitted for the contracted services. The Purchasing Department will issue payment to the vendor after the services have been provided and an invoice has been received by the purchasing department. *Please note that advance planning is extremely important to successfully receive vendor services by the date as needed. Questions may be directed to the Bookkeeper or Principal’s Secretary.

Students Leaving Campus

No employee at OHS should encourage or direct a student to leave campus without cause and sufficient parental notification. That notification must be documented and maintained on file should it be needed.

In any situation where you are not clear on the appropriate approach, contact an administrator for guidance.

Teacher Absence/ Substitute Teachers

Regular attendance of teachers is an essential element of an effective school. A substitute teacher cannot teach and be as effective as the regular teacher assigned to each class. Teachers are encouraged to be in attendance daily. Securing substitutes for teachers, aides, and office staff will be done through Smart Find Express and Employee Self Service.

All teachers and classified staff (office staff and aides) at Odessa High School are required to call in to report absences and to give the reason why the absence is occurring. Notification should be made before 10:00 p.m. the night before when possible, or before 6:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. Calling after 6:30 a.m. makes it extremely difficult to secure a substitute for that day. If you do not call before 6:30 a.m. you will be required to report to work.

Call or text all of the following individuals to notify them of your absence.

Mr. Marquez - 432-559-1882Mr. Limón – 832-229-9384Mrs. Gerig – 432-661-3727Appropriate Department ChairAppropriate Department Assistant Principal

For advanced leave and for leave occurring during school hours, please contact Mr. Limón, fill out Smart Find Express and Employee Access Website and get Mr. Marquez’s approval. Please complete Smart Find Express and Employee Access Website after returning from an

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unscheduled absence. These two locations must be complete each time an absence occurs for auditing purposes. Coaches and music directors are encouraged to turn in leave requests for the school year’s scheduled events as soon as possible.

Tardy Policy

Students arriving late to your class should be marked tardy (T) in the attendance program. Those who arrive after the 1st 15 minutes should be marked truant (X). Assistant Principals will regularly monitor attendance and tardies and issue student appropriate consequences. If you feel a student is abusing the tardy policy during your class period, you should contact the AP for the student and discuss the situation with them.

Telephones

During the instructional day, calls for teachers and staff members will be forwarded to their voicemail. It is important that you check your voicemail box regularly. One of the District’s goals is to have “timely 2-way communication”. This, in part, means you should return calls and emails within 24 hours. Please initiate/return all telephone calls during your planning period or after school, not between classes. If you receive an emergency call you will be notified immediately. Please maintain student confidentiality when discussing students while talking on the phone.

Tobacco Regulations

Tobacco products are prohibited on school property and school functions for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. See board policy DH (Local). This includes all tobacco products and electronic devices such as E-Cigarettes.

Transportation

Requests for school transportation (suburban, bus) must be turned in to the Associate Principal of Operations by Tuesday of the preceding week. Forms to request transportation are available in the main office. Cost for the transportation will be charged to the requesting organization and that account number is needed on the form. If you need assistance with payment you must visit with the principal.

Field Trip Request Deadline: Requests must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week before the trip. Late requests may be sent back to your campus. Please avoid requesting trips during Transportation peak times, which are 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Requests made during these times may be denied due to the importance of our punctuality to all campuses. If your return time is 2:30 PM—that means you are to be back on your campus no later than 2:30 PM. We appreciate all you can do to help with this.

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Correct Information: Make sure all lines are filled in with required signatures and appropriate account number the trip is to be billed to. The only account number that can be billed is the travel account. If you wish to pay for a trip from another account, that money must be transferred to the campus travel account. Transportation cannot accept a check from your activity account.

Take & Return: If the trip(s) are to be “Take and Return Only” this must be stated on the trip request at the time it is submitted. Any in-town trips that run 4 hours or more are eligible.

Time Changes: Any changes must be done in writing via e-mail or fax on a trip that has already been submitted. Any change in time, date, or location can be e-mailed to Elsa Barragan (Trip Scheduler) or Roger Cleere (Transportation Director). Direct phone line to Elsa is 456-5790.

Trip Cost: One bus with driver can be figured at $15.00 per hour and $1.15 per mile. A Suburban or Car is $ .55. Our Equipment truck costs $ .65 per mile, plus $15.00 per hour if we drive it. Our Activity Buses cost $ 2.30 per mile, per bus - that includes mileage and driver. The campus/department requesting the trip should estimate the cost. The Trip Request Form can be found on our website.

Tutoring - Mandatory and Teacher Provided

At OHS, tutoring is available in a variety of formats. This includes scheduled tutoring before school, after school and even some weekends. Teachers also offer tutoring at designated times in their classrooms. The schedule is compiled and shared with students often so they can visit the teacher of their choice when they need assistance.

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Appendix

Activity Fund Regulations..........................................................................................................26

Forms........................................................................................................................................29

Coaches and Sponsors.............................................................................................................30

Board Policies (Reference, Not Attached)

CNA (Legal) Transportation Management: Student Transportation

CQ (Regulation) Electronic Communication and Management

DGBA (Legal) & (Local) Personnel Management RelationsEmployee Complaints/Grievances

DI (Exhibit A) Drug-free Workplace

DK (Regulation) Assignment & Schedules

DNA (Local) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers

DEC (Legal) Compensation and Benefits

DEC (Local) Leaves and Absences

EIA (Local) Academic Achievement, Grading/Progress to Parents

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Activity Fund Regulations

Bookkeeping Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Most Student Activity Funds are classified as Agency Funds under regulations of the Texas Education Agency. Agency Funds are custodial in nature (assets equal liabilities) and constitute clearing accounts in the assets of which are being held in trust for specific student or other populations. The student Activity Funds belong to the students and those students have a legitimate vote before any decision for earning the funds or making expenditures is finalized.

Deposits

1. All deposits must be made before 3:00 p.m. No exceptions please.

2. Complete deposit sheets in full with all required information. Confirm your account number is correct and your deposit slip is signed.

3. Make sure to initial your receipt at the time of transaction. You will be provided with your receipt as well as a copy of your deposit sheet at the time of the transaction.

4. Please have all bills counted and stacked in like denomination. All coins must be wrapped whenever the count equals an amount that can be wrapped.

5. Do not leave any money with this office without receiving a receipt. Do not leave any money (even checks) in the box of the bookkeeper. No money should be left in any classroom or office overnight.

6. Please see the attached copy of the deposit sheet which shows the information which is required as set forth by the ECISD Audit authorities.

7. Make sure your account number is on every check you deposit. If your student has a different name than the issuer of the check, please provide the students name in addition to your account number.

8. You may allow a student to make a deposit for you. Please remember the same guidelines apply. They must obtain a receipt from the bookkeeper before departing from the bookkeeper’s office.

Check Requests

1. When you submit a request for payment of an invoice, provide a complete and informative description under Explanation. This should include the invoice number as well as a brief, but informative, explanation.

2. Attach to the check request the original invoice. You will receive the yellow copy of the check request with a copy of the invoice attached which will indicate to you that it has been processed for payment. The second invoice copy required is to be mailed to the vendor along

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with payment. The originals of the check request and invoice will remain on file in the bookkeeping office.

3. Make sure that the request is signed. As often as possible, have a student co-sign the request with you.

4. Make sure to submit all requests in a timely manner. The bookkeeper is required to send you with any Past Due invoices to the vice principal before the invoice can be processed for payment.

5. Please remember that we cannot pay sales tax. Call Josette Dobbins office to request a sales tax exemption form and it will be faxed to the vendor.

Donations

All donations deposited by any group must be accompanied by a special form. Please see the example that follows. The monies will be deposited into the properly designated activity fund and the form will be forwarded to the principal for signature.

Sales Tax

1. We are required by law to collect State Sales Tax on certain items. The State of Texas has established a fairly clear list of what is taxable and what is not. A few things are, even though we are a tax-exempt entity. A copy of the Sales Tax Bulletin is on page 38. Each bona fide (official) student organization is allowed to conduct a one-day, tax-free sale twice each calendar year.  A maximum of two tax-free days per calendar year may be used.

2. We are allowed to conduct a one-day, tax-free sale twice each calendar year. You will be notified of the dates as soon as they have been determined.

Travel

1. As you prepare for travel, obtain a travel advance form from the bookkeeper and complete the top section. You must get a signature from the associate principal before submitting the advance request along with the completed check request to the bookkeeper for processing.

2. Your students are required to sign for the designated money that they will be given by you for their meals, etc. You may have them provide their signature on the forms used for activity fund deposits, indicating the amount they are receiving. They are still required to keep up with their receipts and turn them in upon completion of travel.

3. Upon return from the trip, obtain from the bookkeeper and complete the bottom portion of the travel request form. Please be detailed and complete making certain that all of your receipts are in order and that totals agree. Attach all receipts and return to the bookkeeper, along with any monies due ECISD, if applicable. You will receive a receipt and those monies will be returned to your activity fund account.

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4. Receipts/monies are due within ten (10) days following return.

Keep all activity fund records organized and complete. You will be asked (at random) from time to time to provide certain copies to the internal auditor. Please be prepared. It is very easy to keep your records together. You may wish to put them together in a three-ring binder with dividers for deposits, expenditures, miscellaneous. The bookkeeper will provide you with a ledger account balance sheet that will help you to keep a running balance of your account at all times. This will also assist you in easily balancing your account with the bookkeeper and your statement as provided to you each month. Sponsor records must be kept on file for five years.

Delinquent Account Cards

1. Do not complete a delinquent account card (see page 30) on a student if that student has withdrawn. You will have already recorded the information with the registrar’s office.

2. Please complete the delinquent account card as completely and as accurately as possible. Please include:

• Student ID No.• Student Name• Complete Date (including year)• Teacher Name• Class• Price

Please double-check that you have provided the student identification number. This is very important.

3. Please provide as much detail as possible. Also, make a notation of the account where funds need to be deposited into.

4. Make every effort prior to semester-end to collect book and/or payment to help student avoid a delinquency.

5. Direct all delinquent account cards to the bookkeeper. All payments must be directed to the bookkeeper.

6. Reminder: Once a delinquent account card has been reported to the bookkeeper, the student’s name will not be removed from the delinquent list until the student has either brought the book (or item) to the bookkeeper or the funds to cover the delinquency are taken to the bookkeeper and been receipted, or the bookkeeper receives a signed note from you that the account has been cleared. In the event that payment is made, a copy of the receipt will be provided for your records and the student’s name cleared.

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7. Please see the copy of the Delinquent Account Card as follows for a reminder of what information is required before submitting the card to the bookkeeper.

8. You are legally responsible for this account and it will be audited.

FORMS

Many forms can be found on the ECISD website. They are available in the following locations:

Main OfficeBus/Suburban RequestsEligibility Forms Fixed -Assets TransferEmployee Insurance FormsLeave Request FormsMaterial Equipment Loan FormsMedia Request FormStudent Excused from Class for TripStudent Hardship Bus RequestTravel – In District MileageTravel - Out of DistrictTravel AdvanceTravel ApprovalTravel Permit (Student)Workman’s Comp

Corral OfficesDisciplinary ReferralsInterim Failure ReportISS FormsUnsupervised Home-Based Instruction

BookkeeperCheck RequestsDelinquent AccountsFundraising Forms

RegistrarsGrade Change FormCOACHES AND SPONSORS

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Departments/ProgramsBand............................................................................................................................John Mayo

Bronchettes......................................................................................................MaryAnn Vasquez

Broncho News..........................................................................................................Cole Hanson

Cheer.....................................................................................................................Galilea Pineda

Choir.......................................................................................................................Ginger Storey

Color Guard............................................................................................................Jimmy Olague

Debate.........................................................................................................................Aaron Cox

Dance/Showgirls.........................................................................Ashleigh Christian/Kristina Rios

Decathlon....................................................................................................................Javier Ruiz

Guitar...................................................................................................................... Jose Campos

Harp...............................................................................................................Francesca Florance

Mariachi..........................................................................................................Jerimie Hernandez

News Paper/Yearbook.............................................................................................Cole Hanson

Orchestra.................................................................................................................Seth Bedford

ROTC............................................................................................................................................

Spanish Club.......................................................................................................Yesenia Barajas

Stampede...........................................................................................................Christopher Ortiz

Student Council........................................................................Yesenia Barajas/ Naomi Fuentes

Students on Philanthropy.......................................................Ashleigh Christian/ Naomi Fuentes

Theatre..............................................................................................................Chyree LeMaster

U.I.L. Academics...................................................................................................Anita Merrifield

Wild Bunch................................................................................................................Krista Vivian

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Athletic Coaches

Athletic Head Trainer..................................................................................................Caitlin Boal

Athletic Trainer.....................................................................................................Emily Campbell

Athletic Trainer....................................................................................................Tanya Sherman

Basketball - Boys.................................................................................................Harrison Welch

Basketball - Girls....................................................................................................Marcos Chapa

Baseball................................................................................................................... Joshua Hulin

Cross Country – Boys .......................................................................................Cody Valenzuela

Cross Country – Girls .........................................................................................Monica Tavarez

Football ..............................................................................................................Danny Servance

Golf – Boys..........................................................................................................Courtney Hallcy

Golf – Girls ................................................................................................................Shelbye Hill

Gymnastics - Boys..................................................................................................Trey Enriquez

Gymnastics – Girls..............................................................................................Gayla Billingsley

Powerlifting ...............................................................................................................Dean Garza

Softball.....................................................................................................................Rachel Pena

Soccer – Boys.............................................................................................................Eliceo Ortiz

Soccer - Girls...........................................................................................................Cecilia Keller

Swimming.....................................................................................................Lorenzo Masonsong

Tennis....................................................................................................................Katelyn Watts

Track – Boys...........................................................................................................Ryan Jackson

Track - Girls..........................................................................................................Ricky Santiago

Volleyball.................................................................................................................Victoria Smith

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