TEACHER HANDBOOKS Clause Samples
The TEACHER HANDBOOKS clause establishes the authority and use of handbooks or manuals provided to teachers as part of their employment. Typically, this clause clarifies that the handbook contains important policies, procedures, and expectations that teachers are required to follow, and may specify whether the handbook is considered a binding part of the employment agreement or simply a reference guide. Its core practical function is to ensure that teachers are aware of and adhere to institutional standards, thereby promoting consistency and reducing misunderstandings about workplace rules and responsibilities.
TEACHER HANDBOOKS. Teachers will be provided with access to up-to-date handbooks by the first day of school to include the applicable negotiated agreement. Board policy books will be provided to the LEA president, the building representatives, and the negotiating team members in digital format. Upon request, a printed version will be provided. Teachers may request copies of the licensed personnel section.
TEACHER HANDBOOKS. A teacher handbook will be available electronically. The handbook will be updated by October 1st. New teachers will be given access to an electronic copy of the teacher handbook and collective bargaining agreement within two weeks of their date of hire. Veteran teachers will receive an electronic note of updates to the handbook and access to the updated electronic version of the teacher handbook no later than October 1st each year.
TEACHER HANDBOOKS. Handbooks may contain rules and regulations applicable to employees at the building level, or district wide. However, handbook rules shall not expand the scope of evaluation criteria. The Board may adopt work rules for teachers by giving five (5) days notice to the Association, so long as the rules are reasonable.
TEACHER HANDBOOKS. Teachers will be issued a handbook. Teachers will have the option of maintaining possession of their Collective Bargaining Agreement. The remainder of the handbook is to be turned in at the conclusion of the school year for appropriate deletions and additions. Any teacher scheduled to remain with the School District for the ensuing school year may keep the handbook at his/her request. All teachers having turned in their handbook shall receive an updated handbook at the beginning of the ensuing year. Any teacher maintaining a handbook which becomes unavailable for use by that teacher for the ensuing school year, shall purchase from the District a new handbook at his/her expense, the cost of said handbook being a reasonable sum representing, at the discretion of the District, the cost of preparation of the handbook. The handbook will be updated by October 1st.
TEACHER HANDBOOKS. Teachers will be provided with access to up-to-date handbooks by the first day of school to include the applicable negotiated agreement. Board policy will be maintained online on USD 469 BoardDocs.