New Hire CD - Santa Rosa City Schools
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New Hire CD - Santa Rosa City Schools
Welcome to the Santa Rosa City School District The Santa Rosa City Schools is incredibly rich in its history. Founded originally under the name ‘Courthouse School District’ in 1858, the first school opened in the Christian Church on 5th Street in 1859. By September, 50 pupils between the ages of 4 and 18 were admitted at the cost of $1 per pupil per month. Today, there is no tuition for a student to be educated, but the District spends approximately $9200 per pupil/per year. In 1874, the John C. Fremont School (often referred to as the Fourth Street School) opened as the pride of the town. At this time, public education stopped at 8th grade. In 1875, the District reorganized to include a high school and Santa Rosa High School was born. Ten students were part of the first commencement exercise in 1878. The class consisted of eight girls and two boys. School teachers in the 19th century were subjected to interesting public scrutiny. An annual exam was administered and results were printed in the local newspaper! Examples of questions were: Santa Rosa Classroom in 1895 1. Music: Explain the differences in force indicated by the following: f pp ff mp. 2. U.S. History: What was the cause of the greatest excitement during the J. Q. Adams’ administration? 3. Physiology: How would you resuscitate a person asphyxiated by coal gas? Today, our District consists of more than 1500 employees who serve over 15,000 students in and around the City of Santa Rosa. When we contrast the Santa Rosa classroom seen above in 1895 to the classroom of today, it is amazing to note the following fact. Students today are exposed to more media in one day than students in the 1890’s were exposed to in their entire lives! With outstanding offerings such as the International Baccalaureate programs, Advanced Placement, Art Quest and Career Pathways, as well as targeted educational programs for students who need a more focused classroom and instructional environment, Santa Rosa City Schools continues to attract families to our comprehensive school district. Lewis School 1923 As a new employee, you are now part of our continuing 150 year mission, to educate our next generation and prepare them for their future. We welcome you to our District. Whether you are on the front lines as a Teacher or Administrator, or are in one of our many support roles, we hope that you find your experience rich and fulfilling. Welcome to the Santa Rosa City Schools, where EXCELLENCE IS OUR COMMON GROUND! Santa Rosa High School 1878 HV Satell/Elem 3555 Parker Hill Lewis Opportunity 2230-2232 Lomitas Comstock MS & Cesar Chavez Language Academy 2750 W. Steele Lane Grace HS 1702 Fulton Hidden Valley Elem. 3435 Bonita Vista Maria Carrillo HS 6975 Montecito Rincon Valley MS 4650 Badger Rd. Steele Lane Elem 301 Steele Lane SR Accelerated 4650 Badger Piner HS 1700 Fulton Rd. James Monroe Elem 2567 Marlow Road Proctor Terrace El 1711 Bryden Ln. Biella Elementary 2140 Jennings Ave. Herbert Slater MS 3500 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa MS 500 E. Street Helen Lehman Elem. 1700 Jennings Ave. Montgomery HS 1250 Hahman Dr. Lincoln Elementary 850 W. 9th Street District Office 211 Ridgway Ave. French-American Charter & DHHI 1350 Sonoma Ave Ridgway HS, Nueva Vista & Mesa 325 Ridgway 1237 Mendocino Cook MS 2480 Sebastopol Rd. Elsie Allen HS 599 Bellevue Elementary Middle SR Arts Charter 756 Humbolt Midrose HS 597 Bellevue High Brook Hill Elem 1850 Vallejo St. Santa Rosa HS 1235 Mendocino Luther Burbank Elem 203 A St. Charter/Small Necessary/Continuation Santa Rosa City Schools District Office Updated July 2014 School How It Got Its Name Albert Biella Elementary Named after the principal who opened Piner High School. He very much loved by staff and students. Named after a brook which ran along the side of this school and drained into a pond. There was also a farm of this name on the property. Behind the school was a hill that was leveled to put in Highway 12. Named after a famous horticulturist who wanted to improve quality of plants to increase the world’s food supply. Part of this school was originally founded as a partnership between a local hi-tech company and the Santa Rosa City School District. Named after a noted author of over 5,000 articles and poems. Many of her biographical sketches were published in the History of Sonoma County. A long standing member of the Board of Education. Named after the 16th President of the US who was born to a Kentucky frontiersman. He struggled not only to live but to learn. The school had two names before this one, due to lingering emotions after the Civil War. Controversy exists as to whether this school was named after the 5th President of the United States or a rancher in this area who donated the original land for this school. Named after a prominent citizen who worked as an Express Agent (expediting items on the railroad). He supported an indigent family which was a common practice. He was the original owner of the Santa Rosa Paving Company that defined how roads would be built, once mud was no longer an option. Named after a street, which had been named after a prominent hops grower/farmer of the late 1880’s. Santa Rosa was the Hop Capital at this time. Named after a Superior Court Judge for 35 years. School Board President who oversaw construction of Santa Rosa High and four elementary schools. Named after the first principal at Herbert Slater Middle School. It is rumored that he may have been in line to be the Principal at Cook Middle School when he passed away. Likely named after a Native American word for the local landscape nearby. This area was once the site of over 1,000 olive trees. Named after a city whose co-founder was Julio Carrillo, son of Maria Carrillo and brother-inlaw of General Mariano Vallejo. Named after a correspondent for the San Francisco Examiner and wrote an article that made Luther Burbank a household name. He had been a California State Senator and was given “the key to San Francisco” in 1919. The school motto is, “A nice alternative” Built in 1922. The oldest school standing in its original format. The original street, after which the school was named, is after a local farmer. Named after a professor of mathematics and explorer, who as a major-general in the Union Army in the Civil War, was a strong opponent of slavery. He was also a participant in the Bear Flag Revolt. Named after a fourth generation Native American Pomo basket weaver, known worldwide for her beautiful basketry. Named after a woman known as the “Mother of Santa Rosa” who built one of the greatest ranchos in Northern California. Named after the first person from Santa Rosa to be killed in WWII. He was killed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Named after an early and notorious pioneer family that settled in the area where the school was built. This family helped found the Baptist Church in Santa Rosa, which was only the 4th Baptist Church in California. The 9th oldest High School to be chartered in California. Site of the filming of “Peggy Sue Got Married.” Brook Hill Elementary Luther Burbank Elementary Hidden Valley & Satellite Elementary Helen Lehman Elementary Abraham Lincoln Elementary James Monroe Elementary Proctor Terrace Elementary Steele Lane Elementary Hilliard Comstock Middle School Lawrence Cook Middle School Rincon Valley Middle School Santa Rosa Middle School Herbert Slater Middle School Ridgway High School Lewis Opportunity Santa Rosa Arts Charter (formerly John C. Fremont) Elsie Allen High School Maria Carrillo High School Montgomery High School Piner High School Santa Rosa High School Created by: Cindy Brennan, Director of Human Resources Demographic Information – New Employee EMPLOYEE NAME Last First M.I. Please List an Emergency Contact Below NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT HOME PHONE CELL PHONE RELATIONSHIP OF EMERGENCY CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS ADDRESS Street Address/P.O. Box City State Do you have a permanent disability that would require accommodation in order to successfully perform your job? Yes No Nature of Disability _______________________________________________________ Federal and State Laws require us to collect and report on the Ethnicity and the Race of our staff members. Please select your data for both categories below: Ethnicity: (Select one) ______No, not Hispanic or Latino ______Yes, Hispanic or Latino Race: (Select one or more) _____ American Indian or Alaska Native (N) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Asian (Select from List Below) _____ Chinese (AC) _____ Japanese (AJ) _____ Korean (AK) _____ Vietnamese (AV) _____ Asian Indian (AI) _____ Laotian (AL) _____ Cambodian (AM) _____ Filipino (F) _____ Hmong _____ Other Asian (AX) Demographic Form 2015 (Select from List Below) _____ Hawaiian (PH) _____ Guamanian (PG) _____ Samoan (PS) _____ Tahitian _____ Other Pacific Islander (PX) _____ Black or African American (B) _____ White (W) CONFIDENTIAL This form can be used to manually compute your withholding allowances, or you can electronically compute them at www.taxes.ca.gov/de4.pdf EMPLOYEE’S WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE Type or Print Your Full Name Your Social Security Number Home Address (Number and Street or Rural Route) Filing Status Withholding Allowances SINGLE or MARRIED (with two or more incomes) MARRIED (one income) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD City, State, and ZIP Code 1. Number of allowances for Regular Withholding Allowances, Worksheet A Number of allowances from the Estimated Deductions, Worksheet B Total Number of Allowances (A + B) when using the California Withholding Schedules for 2014 OR 2. Additional amount of state income tax to be withheld each pay period (if employer agrees), Worksheet C OR 3. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am not subject to California withholding. I meet the conditions set forth under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, as amended by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. (Check box here) Under the penalties of perjury, I certify that the number of withholding allowances claimed on this certificate does not exceed the number to which I am entitled or, if claiming exemption from withholding, that I am entitled to claim the exempt status. Signature Date Employer’s Name and Address California Employer Account Number 942-0544-0 Santa Rosa City Schools 211 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 cut here Give the top portion of this page to your employer and keep the remainder for your records. YOUR CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INCOME TAX MAY BE UNDERWITHHELD IF YOU DO NOT FILE THIS DE 4 FORM. IF YOU RELY ON THE FEDERAL FORM W-4 FOR YOUR CALIFORNIA WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES, YOUR CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX MAY BE UNDERWITHHELD AND YOU MAY OWE MONEY AT THE END OF THE YEAR. PURPOSE: This certificate, DE 4, is for California Personal Income Tax (PIT) withholding purposes only. The DE 4 is used to compute the amount of taxes to be withheld from your wages, by your employer, to accurately reflect your state tax withholding obligation. You should complete this form if either: (1) You claim a different marital status, number of regular allowances, or different additional dollar amount to be withheld for California PIT withholding than you claim for federal income tax withholding or, (2) You claim additional allowances for estimated deductions. THIS FORM WILL NOT CHANGE YOUR FEDERAL WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES. The federal Form W-4 is applicable for California withholding purposes if you wish to claim the same marital status, number of regular allowances, and/or the same additional dollar amount to be withheld for state and federal purposes. However, federal tax brackets and withholding methods do not reflect state PIT withholding tables. If you rely on the number of withholding allowances you claim on your Form W-4 withholding allowance DE 4 Rev. 42 (1-14) (INTERNET) certificate for your state income tax withholding, you may be significantly underwithheld. This is particularly true if your household income is derived from more than one source. CHECK YOUR WITHHOLDING: After your Form W-4 and/or DE 4 takes effect, compare the state income tax withheld with your estimated total annual tax. For state withholding, use the worksheets on this form, and for federal withholding use the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 919 or federal withholding calculations. EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING: If you wish to claim exempt, complete the federal Form W-4. You may claim exempt from withholding California income tax if you did not owe any federal income tax last year and you do not expect to owe any federal income tax this year. The exemption automatically expires on February 15 of the next year. If you continue to qualify for the exempt filing status, a new Form W-4 designating EXEMPT must be submitted before February 15. If you are not having federal income tax withheld this year but expect to have a tax liability next year, the law requires you to give your employer a new Form W-4 by December 1. Page 1 of 4 CU EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING (continued): Under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, as amended by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, you may be exempt from California income tax on your wages if (i) your spouse is a member of the armed forces present in California in compliance with military orders; (ii) you are present in California solely to be with your spouse; and (iii) you maintain your domicile in another state. If you claim exemption under this act, check the box on Line 3. You may be required to provide proof of exemption upon request. IF YOU NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH YOUR LAST CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURN OR CALL THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (FTB). IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM WITHIN THE UNITED STATES 800-852-5711 (voice) 800-822-6268 (TTY) IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (Not Toll Free) 916-845-6500 The California Employer’s Guide (DE 44) provides the income tax withholding tables. This publication may be found on the Employment Development Department (EDD) website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/Forms_and_Publications.htm. To assist you in calculating your tax liability, please visit the Franchise Tax Board website at www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/index.shtml. NOTIFICATION: Your employer is required to send a copy of your DE 4 to the FTB if it meets either of the following two conditions: • You claim more than 10 withholding allowances. • You claim exemption from state or federal income tax withholding and your employer expects your usual weekly wages to exceed $200 per week. IF THE IRS INSTRUCTS YOUR EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD FEDERAL INCOME TAX BASED ON A CERTAIN WITHHOLDING STATUS, YOUR EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO USE THE SAME WITHHOLDING STATUS FOR STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING IF YOUR WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES FOR STATE PURPOSES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER “NOTIFICATION.” IF YOU FEEL THAT THE FEDERAL DETERMINATION IS NOT CORRECT FOR STATE WITHHOLDING PURPOSES, YOU MAY REQUEST A REVIEW. DE 4 Rev. 42 (1-14) (INTERNET) To do so, write to: W-4 Unit Franchise Tax Board MS F180 P.O. Box 2952 Sacramento, CA 95812-2952 Fax: 916-843-1094 Your letter should contain the basis of your request for review. You will have the burden of showing that the federal determination is incorrect for state withholding purposes. The FTB will limit its review to that issue. The FTB will notify both you and your employer of its findings. Your employer is then required to withhold state income tax as instructed by the FTB. In the event the FTB or the IRS finds there is no reasonable basis for the number of withholding exemptions that you claimed on your Form W-4/DE 4, you may be subject to a penalty. PENALTY: You may be fined $500 if you file, with no reasonable basis, a DE 4 that results in less tax being withheld than is properly allowable. In addition, criminal penalties apply for willfully supplying false or fraudulent information or failing to supply information requiring an increase in withholding. This is provided for by Section 13101 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code. Page 2 of 4 INSTRUCTIONS — 1 — ALLOWANCES* When determining your withholding allowances, you must consider your personal situation: — Do you claim allowances for dependents or blindness? — Will you itemize your deductions? — Do you have more than one income coming into the household? TWO-EARNER/TWO-JOBS: When earnings are derived from more than one source, underwithholding may occur. If you have a working spouse or more than one job, it is best to check the box “SINGLE or MARRIED (with two or more incomes).” Figure the total number of allowances you are entitled to claim on all jobs using only one DE 4 form. Claim allowances with one employer. Do not claim the same allowances with more than one employer. Your withholding will usually be most accurate when all allowances are claimed on the DE 4 or Form W-4 filed for the highest paying job and zero allowances are claimed for the others. WORKSHEET A MARRIED BUT NOT LIVING WITH YOUR SPOUSE: You may check the “Head of Household” marital status box if you meet all of the following tests: (1) Your spouse will not live with you at any time during the year; (2) You will furnish over half of the cost of maintaining a home for the entire year for yourself and your child or stepchild who qualifies as your dependent; and (3) You will file a separate return for the year. HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: To qualify, you must be unmarried or legally separated from your spouse and pay more than 50% of the costs of maintaining a home for the entire year for yourself and your dependent(s) or other qualifying individuals. Cost of maintaining the home includes such items as rent, property insurance, property taxes, mortgage interest, repairs, utilities, and cost of food. It does not include the individual’s personal expenses or any amount which represents value of services performed by a member of the household of the taxpayer. REGULAR WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES ....................................... Allowance for your spouse (if not separately claimed by your spouse) — enter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowance for blindness — yourself — enter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowance for blindness — your spouse (if not separately claimed by your spouse) — enter 1 . . . . . . . . Allowance(s) for dependent(s) — do not include yourself or your spouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total — add lines (A) through (E) above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (A) Allowance for yourself — enter 1 (A) (B) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (C) (D) (E) (F) INSTRUCTIONS — 2 — ADDITIONAL WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES If you expect to itemize deductions on your California income tax return, you can claim additional withholding allowances. Use Worksheet B to determine whether your expected estimated deductions may entitle you to claim one or more additional withholding allowances. Use last year’s FTB Form 540 as a model to calculate this year’s withholding amounts. Do not include deferred compensation, qualified pension payments, or flexible benefits, etc., that are deducted from your gross pay but are not taxed on this worksheet. You may reduce the amount of tax withheld from your wages by claiming one additional withholding allowance for each $1,000, or fraction of $1,000, by which you expect your estimated deductions for the year to exceed your allowable standard deduction. WORKSHEET B ESTIMATED DEDUCTIONS 1. Enter an estimate of your itemized deductions for California taxes for this tax year as listed in the schedules in the FTB Form 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1. __________________________ 2. Enter $7,812 if married filing joint with two or more allowances, unmarried head of household, or qualifying widow(er) with dependent(s) or $3,906 if single or married filing separately, dual income married, or married with multiple employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 2. __________________________ 3. = 3. __________________________ + 4. __________________________ = 5. __________________________ – 6. __________________________ = 7. __________________________ 4. 5. 6. .... Subtract line 2 from line 1, enter difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter an estimate of your adjustments to income (alimony payments, IRA deposits) . . . . . . . . . . . . Add line 4 to line 3, enter sum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter an estimate of your nonwage income (dividends, interest income, alimony receipts) . . . . . . . . . 7. If line 5 is greater than line 6 (if less, see below); Subtract line 6 from line 5, enter difference . . 8. .............................. Divide the amount on line 7 by $1,000, round any fraction to the nearest whole number . . . . . . . . . Enter this number on line 1 of the DE 4. Complete Worksheet C, if needed. 9. If line 6 is greater than line 5; Enter amount from line 6 (nonwage income) 10. 11. ................................ Enter amount from line 5 (deductions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 10 from line 9, enter difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete Worksheet C 8. __________________________ 9. __________________________ 10. __________________________ 11. __________________________ *Wages paid to registered domestic partners will be treated the same for state income tax purposes as wages paid to spouses for California Personal Income Tax (PIT) withholding and PIT wages. This law does not impact federal income tax law. A registered domestic partner means an individual partner in a domestic partner relationship within the meaning of Section 297 of the Family Code. For more information, please call our Taxpayer Assistance Center at 888-745-3886. DE 4 Rev. 42 (1-14) (INTERNET) Page 3 of 4 WORKSHEET C TAX WITHHOLDING AND ESTIMATED TAX ................................. Enter estimate of nonwage income (line 6 of Worksheet B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add line 1 and line 2. Enter sum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter itemized deductions or standard deduction (line 1 or 2 of Worksheet B, whichever is largest) . . . . . . Enter adjustments to income (line 4 of Worksheet B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add line 4 and line 5. Enter sum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 6 from line 3. Enter difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure your tax liability for the amount on line 7 by using the 2014 tax rate schedules below . . . . . . . . . Enter personal exemptions (line F of Worksheet A x $116.60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 9 from line 8. Enter difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter any tax credits. (See FTB Form 540) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 11 from line 10. Enter difference. This is your total tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. Enter estimate of total wages for tax year 2014 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Calculate the tax withheld and estimated to be withheld during 2014. Contact your employer to request the amount that will be withheld on your wages based on the marital status and number of withholding allowances you will claim for 2014. Multiply the estimated amount to be withheld by the number of pay periods left in the year. Add the total to the amount already withheld for 2014 . ...... 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Subtract line 13 from line 12. Enter difference. If this is less than zero, you do not need to have additional taxes withheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. 15. 15. .. Divide line 14 by the number of pay periods remaining in the year. Enter this figure on line 2 of the DE 4 . . . NOTE: Your employer is not required to withhold the additional amount requested on line 2 of your DE 4. If your employer does not agree to withhold the additional amount, you may increase your withholdings as much as possible by using the “single” status with “zero” allowances. If the amount withheld still results in an underpayment of state income taxes, you may need to file quarterly estimates on Form 540-ES with the FTB to avoid a penalty. THESE TABLES ARE FOR CALCULATING WORKSHEET C AND FOR 2014 ONLY SINGLE OR MARRIED WITH DUAL EMPLOYERS IF THE TAXABLE INCOME IS OVER $0 $7,582 $17,976 $28,371 $39,384 $49,774 $254,250 $305,100 $508,500 $1,000,000 BUT NOT OVER $7,582 ... $17,976 ... $28,371 ... $39,384 ... $49,774 ... $254,250 ... $305,100 ... $508,500 ... $1,000,000 ... and over MARRIED FILING JOINT OR QUALIFYING WIDOW(ER) TAXPAYERS COMPUTED TAX IS OF AMOUNT OVER . . . IF THE TAXABLE INCOME IS PLUS* OVER 1.100% $0 $0.00 2.200% $7,582 $83.40 4.400% $17,976 $312.07 6.600% $28,371 $769.45 8.800% $39,384 $1,496.31 10.230% $49,774 $2,410.63 11.330% $254,250 $23,328.52 12.430% $305,100 $29,089.83 13.530% $508,500 $54,372.45 14.630% $1,000,000 $120,872.40 $0 $15,164 $35,952 $56,742 $78,768 $99,548 $508,500 $610,200 $1,000,000 $1,017,000 BUT NOT OVER $15,164 ... $35,952 ... $56,742 ... $78,768 ... $99,584 ... $508,500 ... $610,200 ... $1,000,000 ... $1,017,000 ... and over COMPUTED TAX IS OF AMOUNT OVER . . . PLUS* 1.100% $0 $0.00 2.200% $15,164 $166.80 4.400% $35,952 $624.14 6.600% $56,742 $1,538.90 8.800% $78,768 $2,992.62 10.230% $99,548 $4,821.26 11.330% $508,500 $46,657.05 12.430% $610,200 $58,179.66 13.530% $1,000,000 $106,631.80 14.630% $1,017,000 $108,931.90 UNMARRIED HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS IF THE TAXABLE INCOME IS OVER $0 $15,174 $35,952 $46,346 $57,359 $67,751 $345,780 $414,936 $691,560 $1,000,000 BUT NOT OVER $15,174 ... $35,952 ... $46,346 ... $57,359 ... $67,751 ... $345,780 ... $414,936 ... $691,560 ... $1,000,000 ... and over COMPUTED TAX IS OF AMOUNT OVER . . . PLUS* 1.100% $0 $0.00 2.200% $15,174 $166.91 4.400% $35,952 $624.03 6.600% $46,346 $1,081.37 8.800% $57,359 $1,808.23 10.230% $67,751 $2,722.73 11.330% $345,780 $31,165.10 12.430% $414,936 $39,000.47 13.530% $691,560 $73,384.83 14.630% $1,000,000 $115,116.76 IF YOU NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH YOUR LAST CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURN OR CALL THE FTB: IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM WITHIN THE UNITED STATES 800-852-5711 (voice) 800-822-6268 (TTY) IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (Not Toll Free) 916-845-6500 *marginal tax The DE 4 information is collected for purposes of administering the PIT law and under the authority of Title 22, California Code of Regulations, and the Revenue and Taxation Code, including Section 18624. The Information Practices Act of 1977 requires that individuals be notified of how information they provide may be used. Further information is contained in the instructions that came with your last California income tax return. DE 4 Rev. 42 (1-14) (INTERNET) Page 4 of 4 Form W-4 (2016) Purpose. Complete Form W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes. Exemption from withholding. If you are exempt, complete only lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 and sign the form to validate it. Your exemption for 2016 expires February 15, 2017. See Pub. 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax. Note: If another person can claim you as a dependent on his or her tax return, you cannot claim exemption from withholding if your income exceeds $1,050 and includes more than $350 of unearned income (for example, interest and dividends). Exceptions. An employee may be able to claim exemption from withholding even if the employee is a dependent, if the employee: • Is age 65 or older, • Is blind, or • Will claim adjustments to income; tax credits; or itemized deductions, on his or her tax return. The exceptions do not apply to supplemental wages greater than $1,000,000. Basic instructions. If you are not exempt, complete the Personal Allowances Worksheet below. The worksheets on page 2 further adjust your withholding allowances based on itemized deductions, certain credits, adjustments to income, or two-earners/multiple jobs situations. Complete all worksheets that apply. However, you may claim fewer (or zero) allowances. For regular wages, withholding must be based on allowances you claimed and may not be a flat amount or percentage of wages. Head of household. Generally, you can claim head of household filing status on your tax return only if you are unmarried and pay more than 50% of the costs of keeping up a home for yourself and your dependent(s) or other qualifying individuals. See Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for information. Tax credits. You can take projected tax credits into account in figuring your allowable number of withholding allowances. Credits for child or dependent care expenses and the child tax credit may be claimed using the Personal Allowances Worksheet below. See Pub. 505 for information on converting your other credits into withholding allowances. Nonwage income. If you have a large amount of nonwage income, such as interest or dividends, consider making estimated tax payments using Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals. Otherwise, you may owe additional tax. If you have pension or annuity income, see Pub. 505 to find out if you should adjust your withholding on Form W-4 or W-4P. Two earners or multiple jobs. If you have a working spouse or more than one job, figure the total number of allowances you are entitled to claim on all jobs using worksheets from only one Form W-4. Your withholding usually will be most accurate when all allowances are claimed on the Form W-4 for the highest paying job and zero allowances are claimed on the others. See Pub. 505 for details. Nonresident alien. If you are a nonresident alien, see Notice 1392, Supplemental Form W-4 Instructions for Nonresident Aliens, before completing this form. Check your withholding. After your Form W-4 takes effect, use Pub. 505 to see how the amount you are having withheld compares to your projected total tax for 2016. See Pub. 505, especially if your earnings exceed $130,000 (Single) or $180,000 (Married). Future developments. Information about any future developments affecting Form W-4 (such as legislation enacted after we release it) will be posted at www.irs.gov/w4. Personal Allowances Worksheet (Keep for your records.) A Enter “1” for yourself if no one else can claim you as a dependent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A • You are single and have only one job; or Enter “1” if: B • You are married, have only one job, and your spouse does not work; or . . . • Your wages from a second job or your spouse’s wages (or the total of both) are $1,500 or less. Enter “1” for your spouse. But, you may choose to enter “-0-” if you are married and have either a working spouse or more than one job. (Entering “-0-” may help you avoid having too little tax withheld.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Enter number of dependents (other than your spouse or yourself) you will claim on your tax return . . . . . . . . D Enter “1” if you will file as head of household on your tax return (see conditions under Head of household above) . . E Enter “1” if you have at least $2,000 of child or dependent care expenses for which you plan to claim a credit . . . F (Note: Do not include child support payments. See Pub. 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, for details.) Child Tax Credit (including additional child tax credit). See Pub. 972, Child Tax Credit, for more information. • If your total income will be less than $70,000 ($100,000 if married), enter “2” for each eligible child; then less “1” if you have two to four eligible children or less “2” if you have five or more eligible children. G • If your total income will be between $70,000 and $84,000 ($100,000 and $119,000 if married), enter “1” for each eligible child . . ▶ Add lines A through G and enter total here. (Note: This may be different from the number of exemptions you claim on your tax return.) H { B C D E F G H For accuracy, complete all worksheets that apply. } { • If you plan to itemize or claim adjustments to income and want to reduce your withholding, see the Deductions and Adjustments Worksheet on page 2. • If you are single and have more than one job or are married and you and your spouse both work and the combined earnings from all jobs exceed $50,000 ($20,000 if married), see the Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet on page 2 to avoid having too little tax withheld. • If neither of the above situations applies, stop here and enter the number from line H on line 5 of Form W-4 below. Separate here and give Form W-4 to your employer. Keep the top part for your records. Form W-4 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate OMB No. 1545-0074 ▶ Whether you are entitled to claim a certain number of allowances or exemption from withholding is subject to review by the IRS. Your employer may be required to send a copy of this form to the IRS. Your first name and middle initial 2 Last name Home address (number and street or rural route) 3 Single Married 2016 Your social security number Married, but withhold at higher Single rate. Note: If married, but legally separated, or spouse is a nonresident alien, check the “Single” box. City or town, state, and ZIP code 4 If your last name differs from that shown on your social security card, check here. You must call 1-800-772-1213 for a replacement card. ▶ 5 6 7 Total number of allowances you are claiming (from line H above or from the applicable worksheet on page 2) 5 Additional amount, if any, you want withheld from each paycheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 $ I claim exemption from withholding for 2016, and I certify that I meet both of the following conditions for exemption. • Last year I had a right to a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I had no tax liability, and • This year I expect a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I expect to have no tax liability. If you meet both conditions, write “Exempt” here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ▶ 7 Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certificate and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Employee’s signature (This form is not valid unless you sign it.) 8 Date ▶ ▶ Employer’s name and address (Employer: Complete lines 8 and 10 only if sending to the IRS.) Santa Rosa City Schools, 211 Ridgway Ave, Santa Rosa, CA. 95401 For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 2. 9 Office code (optional) 10 Employer identification number (EIN) 68-0180139 Cat. No. 10220Q Form W-4 (2016) Page 2 Form W-4 (2016) Deductions and Adjustments Worksheet Note: Use this worksheet only if you plan to itemize deductions or claim certain credits or adjustments to income. Enter an estimate of your 2016 itemized deductions. These include qualifying home mortgage interest, charitable contributions, state 1 and local taxes, medical expenses in excess of 10% (7.5% if either you or your spouse was born before January 2, 1952) of your income, and miscellaneous deductions. For 2016, you may have to reduce your itemized deductions if your income is over $311,300 and you are married filing jointly or are a qualifying widow(er); $285,350 if you are head of household; $259,400 if you are single and not head of household or a qualifying widow(er); or $155,650 if you are married filing separately. See Pub. 505 for details . . . $12,600 if married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) 2 Enter: $9,300 if head of household . . . . . . . . . . . $6,300 if single or married filing separately 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1. If zero or less, enter “-0-” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Enter an estimate of your 2016 adjustments to income and any additional standard deduction (see Pub. 505) Add lines 3 and 4 and enter the total. (Include any amount for credits from the Converting Credits to 5 Withholding Allowances for 2016 Form W-4 worksheet in Pub. 505.) . . . . . . . . . . . . { 6 7 8 9 10 } Enter an estimate of your 2016 nonwage income (such as dividends or interest) . . . . . . . . Subtract line 6 from line 5. If zero or less, enter “-0-” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Divide the amount on line 7 by $4,050 and enter the result here. Drop any fraction . . . . . . . Enter the number from the Personal Allowances Worksheet, line H, page 1 . . . . . . . . . Add lines 8 and 9 and enter the total here. If you plan to use the Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet, also enter this total on line 1 below. Otherwise, stop here and enter this total on Form W-4, line 5, page 1 1 $ 2 $ 3 4 $ $ 5 6 7 8 9 $ $ $ 10 Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet (See Two earners or multiple jobs on page 1.) Note: Use this worksheet only if the instructions under line H on page 1 direct you here. Enter the number from line H, page 1 (or from line 10 above if you used the Deductions and Adjustments Worksheet) 1 2 Find the number in Table 1 below that applies to the LOWEST paying job and enter it here. However, if you are married filing jointly and wages from the highest paying job are $65,000 or less, do not enter more than “3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 If line 1 is more than or equal to line 2, subtract line 2 from line 1. Enter the result here (if zero, enter “-0-”) and on Form W-4, line 5, page 1. Do not use the rest of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 Note: If line 1 is less than line 2, enter “-0-” on Form W-4, line 5, page 1. Complete lines 4 through 9 below to figure the additional withholding amount necessary to avoid a year-end tax bill. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enter the number from line 2 of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . . 4 Enter the number from line 1 of this worksheet . . . . . . . . . . 5 Subtract line 5 from line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find the amount in Table 2 below that applies to the HIGHEST paying job and enter it here . . . . Multiply line 7 by line 6 and enter the result here. This is the additional annual withholding needed . . Divide line 8 by the number of pay periods remaining in 2016. For example, divide by 25 if you are paid every two weeks and you complete this form on a date in January when there are 25 pay periods remaining in 2016. Enter the result here and on Form W-4, line 6, page 1. This is the additional amount to be withheld from each paycheck Table 1 Married Filing Jointly 6 7 8 $ $ 9 $ Table 2 All Others Married Filing Jointly If wages from LOWEST paying job are— Enter on line 2 above If wages from LOWEST paying job are— Enter on line 2 above $0 - $6,000 6,001 - 14,000 14,001 - 25,000 25,001 - 27,000 27,001 - 35,000 35,001 - 44,000 44,001 - 55,000 55,001 - 65,000 65,001 - 75,000 75,001 - 80,000 80,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 115,000 115,001 - 130,000 130,001 - 140,000 140,001 - 150,000 150,001 and over 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 $0 - $9,000 9,001 - 17,000 17,001 - 26,000 26,001 - 34,000 34,001 - 44,000 44,001 - 75,000 75,001 - 85,000 85,001 - 110,000 110,001 - 125,000 125,001 - 140,000 140,001 and over 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. Internal Revenue Code sections 3402(f)(2) and 6109 and their regulations require you to provide this information; your employer uses it to determine your federal income tax withholding. Failure to provide a properly completed form will result in your being treated as a single person who claims no withholding allowances; providing fraudulent information may subject you to penalties. Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation; to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use in administering their tax laws; and to the Department of Health and Human Services for use in the National Directory of New Hires. We may also disclose this information to other countries under a tax treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism. If wages from HIGHEST paying job are— $0 - $75,000 75,001 - 135,000 135,001 - 205,000 205,001 - 360,000 360,001 - 405,000 405,001 and over Enter on line 7 above $610 1,010 1,130 1,340 1,420 1,600 All Others If wages from HIGHEST paying job are— $0 - $38,000 38,001 - 85,000 85,001 - 185,000 185,001 - 400,000 400,001 and over Enter on line 7 above $610 1,010 1,130 1,340 1,600 You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return information are confidential, as required by Code section 6103. The average time and expenses required to complete and file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. For estimated averages, see the instructions for your income tax return. If you have suggestions for making this form simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for your income tax return. SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES RETIREMENT INFORMATION Date: ____________ Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Maiden Former Address: ____________________________________ Female [ ] Male [ ] ____________________________________________ Birthdate: ____________________ Telephone : __________________________________ Soc. Sec. #: __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES 1. Are you currently a member of Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Are you currently a member of State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) ? Yes [ ] No [ ] If YES, in what county? ___________________________ from ___________________ to ___________________ If NO: a. Are you retired and receiving a monthly allowance from the PERS or STRS? Yes [ ] No [ ] b. Have you withdrawn contributions: Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] date: ________________ If yes, from what county: _____________________________ c. Have you re-deposited contributions? date: _________________ 2. Are you currently a member of any other public agency retirement system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES 1. Are you currently a member of State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)? Are you currently a member of Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] If YES, in what county: _____________________ from __________________ to ___________________________ If NO, a. Are you retired and receiving a monthly allowance from the STRS or PERS? Yes [ ] No [ ] b. Have you withdrawn contributions? Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] 2. Are you currently a member of any other public agency retirement system? Yes [ ] No [ ] 3. Have you ever taught in California? Yes [ ] No [ ] c. Have you re-deposited contributions? If YES: a. When was the first date of service? b. Where was last service? date: _________________ date: _________________ _________________________________ month/year _________________________________ county 4. If currently under a contract elsewhere, what is the percentage? ________% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------(for Human Resources use only) Date of hire: _________________________ (retirement info 11-14-07) Indicate Service: ___________________________________ FT, PT, SUB; CERT, CLASS California Public Employees’ Retirement System Customer Account Services Division Retirement Account Services Section P.O. Box 942709 Sacramento, CA 94229-2709 TTY: (877) 249-7442 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377) phone • (916) 795-3005 fax www.calpers.ca.gov MEMBER RECIPROCAL SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM Complete the following information and return this form to your Personnel Office within 10 business days: EMPLOYEE NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR CalPERS ID NUMBER: ______________________________________ NAME OF MOST RECENT RECIPROCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM: _______________________________ PERMANENT SEPARATION DATE FROM MOST RECENT RECIPROCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM: _____ _______________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST MEMBERSHIP DATE IN ANY PRIOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM THAT IS SUBJECT TO RECIPROCITY: ______________________________________________________________ (Check the applicable statement) _____ I have not been a member of another California Public Retirement System within the last six months. _____ I was a member and am retired from the _______________________________ Retirement System and subsequently became employed by a CalPERS-covered employer. _____ I was a member of the _____________________________ Retirement System and became employed by a CalPERS-covered employer within six months after separating from employment with the previous reciprocal retirement system. I understand that by accepting employment in a specific retirement system, I am subject to the applicable laws and regulations of that system. I also understand that completing this form does not constitute a request to establish reciprocity. I must complete and return the “Election to Coordinate Retirement When Changing Retirement Systems,” (PERS-MSD-255) Form to CalPERS. I hereby certify that the foregoing information is true and correct and any information found to be incorrect may require corrections to my account in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System including, but not limited to, my date of membership. CalPERS may make any necessary corrections to my account to ensure I am properly enrolled and eligible to receive the correct retirement benefits. ______________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE ______________________________ DATE TO BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYER ONLY: NAME OF CalPERS AGENCY: CalPERS BUSINESS PARTNER ID: ______________________________________________ _______________________________________ CalPERS MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY DATE WITH YOUR AGENCY: ORIGINAL HIRE DATE WITH YOUR AGENCY: ______________________________________________ _______________________________________ DATE MEMBER RECIPROCAL SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE: ________________ DATE MEMBER RECIPROCAL SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYEE: __________ ______________________________________ (Please Print) DESIGNEE OF EMPLOYER _________________ TITLE _____________ DATE ________________________________________________________________________________________ DESIGNEE’S SIGNATURE PERS-CASD-801 (12/12) MEMBER RECIPROCAL SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM Instructions Reciprocity is an agreement among public retirement systems to allow members to separate from one public employer and enter into employment with another public employer within a specific time limit without losing some valuable retirement and related benefit rights. The Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), effective January 1, 2013, requires a CalPERS covered employer to determine the applicable PEPRA retirement benefit formula for new employees. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the PEPRA definition of a “new member1” as “classic members” who are subject to the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). PEPRA allows a member after January 1, 2013, to retain his/her classic member retirement benefit status if the member continues his/her membership in all previous California Public Retirement System(s) by leaving his/her service credit and contributions (if any) on deposit, and the member enters into employment that results in CalPERS membership within six months of separating from the most recent California Public Retirement System. Classic member status also requires the membership date to be on or before December 31, 2012, in a California Public Retirement System in which reciprocity is established. EMPLOYER INSTRUCTIONS 1. Employers must provide the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form to all new employees upon hire. 2. Employers must sign and date the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form on the date the form is given to the employee. 3. Upon receipt of the completed Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form, the employer will enter the date the employee returns the form. 4. The employer will enroll the new employee into CalPERS membership through my|CalPERS based on the information provided on the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form. my|CalPERS will determine the proper retirement benefit formula. If an employer believes the retirement benefit formula is incorrect, employers may contact CalPERS at 1-888-225-7377. 5. It is the responsibility of the employer to retain the completed Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form in the employee’s employment records for auditing purposes. 1 A new member is defined in PEPRA as any of the following: • A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. • A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has a break in service of greater than six months with another California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity. • A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months. PERS-CASD-801 (12/12) EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTIONS 1. The Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form will assist your employer in determining whether you are considered a new member or a classic member under PEPRA. 2. As the new employee, you must complete, sign and date the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form to self-certify your most recent service in a reciprocal California Public Retirement System, your first membership date in any previous California Public Retirement System and your permanent separation date from the most recent California Public Retirement System; or indicate that you are not a member of any California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity. 3. As the new employee, you must return the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form to your Personnel Office within 10 business days of employment. 4. The completion of the Member Reciprocal Self-Certification Form does not establish reciprocity and is not a request to establish reciprocity. In order to request that reciprocity be established, visit the CalPERS web-site at: www.calpers.ca.gov and download the publication: “When You Change Retirement Systems”, PUB-16. It is the responsibility of the employee to complete and send the “Election to Coordinate Retirement When Changing Retirement Systems,” PERS-MSD-255 Form to CalPERS. Reciprocal 1937 Act Counties Reciprocal Public Agencies Alameda Contra Costa Fresno Imperial Kern Los Angeles Marin Mendocino Merced Orange *City of Concord *City of Costa Mesa (Safety employees only) City of Fresno (Miscellaneous and Safety Retirement Systems) City of Los Angeles (non-Safety only) City of Oakland (non-Safety employees only) City of Pasadena (Fire and Police Retirement System) *City of Sacramento *City of San Clemente (non-Safety employees only) City of San Diego *City and County of San Francisco City of San Jose Contra Costa Water District County of San Luis Obispo East Bay Municipal Utility District East Bay Regional Park District (Safety employees only) Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Non-Contract Employees’ Retirement Income Plan, formerly Southern California Rapid Transit District) Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego San Joaquin San Mateo Santa Barbara Sonoma Stanislaus Tulare Ventura Non-Reciprocal & UCRS Retirement Systems Non-reciprocal systems are not covered by reciprocity retirement laws, but participate in retirement agreements with other systems. State Teachers’ Retirement System Legislators’ Retirement System Judges’ Retirement System Judges’ Retirement System II University of California Retirement System *Also CalPERS-covered agency PERS-CASD-801 (12/12) Loyalty Oath I, _____________________________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. I understand that as a public employee I am a disaster service worker pursuant to Government Code 3100 and 3102 and that I am required to take this oath before entering the duties of my employment. In the event of natural, manmade, or warcaused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property, and resources, I am subject to disaster services activities assigned to me by my supervisor. ________________________________ Signature ________________________________ Address ________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ____________, 20 ___ By: _____________________________ Deputy loyalty oath ADVICEOFDEPOSITVIAE‐MAIL SRCS Payroll Is Going Green! SRCS employees on Direct Deposit will receive their paystub via their work email address. This saves SRCS substantial money on paper, labor, and service costs . . . not to mention saving a tree or two. To insure your paystub is secure, you will be asked to enter your birth date to access the paystub. Employees may request a printed copy instead, although that reduces the cost savings for SRCS. Here are some of the advantages to Direct Deposit: Direct Deposit is fast, reliable, and safe. Saves you time—no more driving to the bank and waiting in line. You don't have to make special arrangements if you're out sick or on vacation on payday. Since there's no paperwork, your paycheck can't get lost or stolen. If you have any questions, please contact your payroll technician. Certificated: Maria Khaleck, mkhaleck@srcs.k12.ca.us, 528‐5693 Classified: A‐L Erin McCarthy, EMcCarthy@srcs.k12.ca.us, 528‐5312, M‐Z Dayna Farber, dfarber@srcs.k12.ca.us, 528‐5354 J:MemorandumstoEEs/AdviceofDepositviaEmail Who is eligible for Direct Deposit? Direct Deposit is available to all contracted employees who bank with an ACH member. SONOMA COUNTY SCHOOLS Can I discontinue Direct Deposit any time? Direct Deposit for Payroll Yes. To discontinue Direct Deposit, please contact your payroll department and complete the cancellation th request no later than the 10 of the month in which you wish to stop Direct Deposit. What are the advantages of Direct Deposit? Direct Deposit is fast, reliable, and safe. What happens when I change my accounts? If you intend to change or close your account(s) or change banks, visit your payroll department and complete the appropriate forms in a timely manner. Save time—studies have shown that the average worker spends anywhere from 8.5 to 24 hours a year cashing payroll checks. Save money—you won't be tempted to make a withdrawal simply because you're already at the bank to make a deposit. You don't have to make special arrangements if you're out sick or on vacation on payday. Since there's no paperwork, your paycheck can't get lost or stolen. Help Us Go Green! Receiving Direct Deposit by email uses less paper and it’s better for the environment! Is there a charge for Direct Deposit? No. Direct Deposit is provided free of charge to the employee. In fact, the district saves money when employees choose to use Direct Deposit. By choosing Direct Deposit and receiving your paystub by email, we save thousands of dollars for paper, printing, folding, etc. It’s good for the environment, too! How do I sign up for Direct Deposit? When will my pay be deposited? To start Direct Deposit, just complete and sign the Direct Deposit Authorization form. Only one signature is required for joint accounts. With Direct Deposit, your pay is available to you on payday at the bank where your account is held. Your Advice of Deposit is your verification of deposit. Return the authorization form to your district’s payroll department, along with a “voided” pre-printed personal check for checking accounts; and/or a notice from your bank with your account number on it for deposits to savings accounts. Your payroll department will advise you of the date when your Direct Deposit will begin. Your accounts will be “pre-noted” the first month and then your deposit will be automatic on the next payroll. What record of earnings will I receive? 5340 Skylane Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA 95403-8246 707-524-2600 • www.scoe.org On payday, each employee on Direct Deposit will receive an Advice of Deposit (paystub) via email. It will contain the same information that currently appears on the check stub. Employees may request a printed paystub instead of receiving the paystub via email, although that reduces the cost savings to the district. SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT I, _________________________________________________________________________________________ employee of (Print Employee Name) ______________________________________________________ hereby authorize the Sonoma County Office of Education (District Name and Number) and the financial institution(s) shown below, to directly deposit the amount I have indicated into my account(s). I understand that all advices of deposit will be sent to my work email address unless I request a printed copy. If funds to which I am not entitled are deposited, I hereby authorize the Sonoma County Office of Education either to direct the financial institution to return such funds, or to request a “stop payment” of the Direct Deposit and to issue a warrant for the correct amount. The authority will remain in effect until I have signed the CANCELLATION section below, or have terminated from the district. ____________________________________________ __________________ ________________ (Employee’s Signature) (Employee ID No.) (Date) Bank Name Name on Account Account # Amount or Percent (C)hecking or (S)avings ________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _________________ __________ ________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _________________ __________ ________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _________________ __________ ________________________ _____________________________ _________________________________ _________________ __________ ATTACH INFORMATION HERE For deposits to checking accounts, ATTACH A VOIDED PREPRINTED CHECK, and/or for deposits to savings accounts, ATTACH A NOTICE OF YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER from your financial institution. DIRECT DEPOSIT CANCELLATION I, _________________________________________________________________________________ employee of (Print Employee Name) ______________________________________________ hereby request that Direct Deposits to my accounts(s) previously (District Name and Number) authorized by the Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement be discontinued effective one pay period after receipt of this request by the above-mentioned school district. ____________________________________________ (Employee’s Signature) ____________________________________________ (Date Processed by District) __________________ (Employee ID No.) _____________________ (Date) DATE: __________________ TO: Payroll Services FROM: Print Name: ______________________________________ Employee ID Number or Last 4 of SSN: ________________ SUBJECT: DEFERRED NET PAY (DNP) The following is my choice of the DNP Pay Plan: Please check () the appropriate box: No – 10 month employee: (Teachers, classified: School Year and 10 option) No – 11 month employee: (Full months: August-June) I do not wish to participate in the DNP plan or I do not wish to participate in the DNP Plan or Yes - I understand that 16.67% of my net pay will be set aside for payment on June 30th. Yes - I understand that 8.33% of my net pay will be set aside for payment on June 30th. Please cancel my DNP: Deferred Net Pay (DNP) is a method in which a percentage of net salary is deducted from an employee’s paycheck during working months in order to cover the employee during non-working months. Once you elect DNP, you do not need to re-elect each year. DNP is not paid out early unless employee is terminated or resigns. To cancel DNP a new form must be submitted to payroll. **** DNP is paid out on June 30th **** Signature of Employee: ____________________________________ Entered in Escape by: Date: J:Forms/DNPSignupForm-3/9/16 TRANSFER OF ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE (Title 5, Section 5601) Mr. Ms. Employee Certificated Classified (E.C. 44979) (E.C. 45202) Please provide the following information within ten days to: Human Resources Department SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS 211 RIDGWAY AVENUE SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 District (new employer)2 Address Thank you for this service. (Signed) Employee Date Days of accumulated (earned but unused) leave of absence for illness or injury1 Date service began in transferring district Date such service terminated X Transferring district (or agency) Address I certify the above statement of accumulated sick leave to be true and correct. X (Signed) Title 1 Date Days of accumulated sick leave other than days regularly earned in the transferring district include: Days transferred to this district (after 9/17/65) for certificated, after 9/18/59 for classified. If none, use a dash. Extra days earned during summer session or in accordance with local board-established policy. If accumulated days were on less than a full-day basis, show the equivalent full days. Explain the computation. 2 Certificated illness leave at Santa Rosa City Schools will be accepted after employment of at least one full school year or more in the transferring district and within the school year following termination in that district. (OR) Classified employment in this district has been accepted after employment for one calendar year or more in the transferring district and within 30 days of termination for the sole purpose of accepting a new position. F:\Hiring Process-Recruitment\New Hire Paperwork\Working File for New Hires\Januay 2015\Transfer sick leave 2015.doc benefitsconnect Making Changes at Open Enrollment benefitsCONNECT is Santa Rosa City Schools’ online enrollment system, and is your one-stop hub for all benefits-related items throughout the year. This is the second year of the system’s implementation, which means the system will be rolling over your plans automatically unless you would like to make changes to your plans this year. (Please note: the Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA require re-enrollment every plan year.) ! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. How do I get to the website? (Page 2) ! 2. How do I log in? What is my password? (Page 2) ! 3. What can I do from the Main Menu? (Page 3) ! 4. How do I make changes to my benefits this year/review my new rates? (Page 4) ! 5. I’ve made my election changes. Now what? (Page 5) ! 1 1. HOW DO I GET TO THE WEBSITE? ! The URL for Santa Rosa City Schools is: https://www.benefitsconnect.net/srcs ! Please note the system is not compatible with Google Chrome. Depending on the web browser you use (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.), the page may redirect you to a different page of the website. Thus, it is important that you enter in the web address exactly as seen above (including the “s” in “https”). When done successfully, you should see the screen below: If you are experiencing problems logging in or you can’t get to the Santa Rosa City Schools login page, please contact your HR Technician or e-mail Daniele Dale at ddale@thessmgroup.com. 2. HOW DO I LOG IN? WHAT IS MY PASSWORD? All Passwords have been reset for Open Enrollment. When you’ve reached the login page, your user name will be the following equation: the first six characters of your last name + the first letter of your first name + the last four digits of your SSN your password to start is your full nine-digit Social Security Number (no dashes) For example: If your name is Kim Peterson and your Social Security Number is 123-45-6789, your login would be: petersk6789 ! If your name is Tim Cain and your Social Security Number is 234-56-7890, your login would be: caint7890 2 3. WHAT CAN I DO FROM THE MAIN MENU? ! When you log into your benefitsCONNECT account, you will come to the following screen: Review demographic information on file and update emergency contact information! Click here to add/edit dependents! Click here to review/ make changes to benefit elections! Personal Information: ! You may access and edit profile information here. You can also change your password or update your emergency contact information. ! Dependent Information: ! You may access and edit information regarding your dependents in this section. If you are looking to add a dependent at Open Enrollment, this is the place to do it! Once you have added the dependent here, you will need to go into the individual benefit plans to add them to the actual benefit. ! Benefit Plan Information: ! This section is where you will make any plan changes during this Open Enrollment and view the new rates for the July 1 plan year. When you have completed your changes, please click the “Consolidated Enrollment Form” link from this section and send to Human Resources. ! Company Communications: ! Items such as forms that are commonly used by Santa Rosa City School employees, News Bulletins, the latest quarterly newsletter, your PocketPal, etc. reside here for you to access at any time! ! ! 3 4. HOW DO I MAKE CHANGES TO MY BENEFITS THIS YEAR OR SEE MY NEW RATES? From the employee menu, select “Benefits Plan Information” Select “Benefit Plan Enrollment,” the first option from the drop-down list. This will take you to the screen showing your new benefits and new rates, should you wish to not make any changes. (Please note the FSA plans require re-enrollment each year.) This page gives a recap of the plans and rates you would be rolling over starting 7/1/2014 should you not make any changes. To review or make a change, click on the benefit in either location above. Please Note: ALL Dependents you wish to enroll must be added by going into the individual benefit plan Click on the benefit you want to review or change. So, if you want to review or switch to a different Medical plan this Open Enrollment, click, either your plan above, or click the “Medical” option on the navigation pane over on the right. DO NOT FORGET TO CLICK “SAVE” WHEN MAKING CHANGES!!! SEE NEXT PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON NOTIFYING HR. 4 5. I’VE MADE MY ELECTION CHANGES. NOW WHAT? ! After you’ve made changes to benefitsCONNECT for the 2014 plan year, will want to confirm that the changes you have made are correct. Your changes can be confirmed by going to the Consolidated Enrollment Form, which can be found below. This button will always show what the system has as your current/ future benefits. ! Please review the Consolidated Enrollment Form and print it out if you have made any change. Sign the document and submit it back to your Human Resources Technician if you have made any changes. Questions on benefits at Open Enrollment? Call Daniele Dale of The SSM Group at ! (707) 992-3797.! ! Technical questions on benefitsCONNECT? Call Michael Galagaran of The SSM Group at (707) 992-3773. Richard Stein Campus Roundbarn Circle O 3975 Old Redwood Hwy 160 Oncology Infusion 170A 180 East Pharmacy Infusion Ctr Lower Level: Info Desk 145 190 Health Ed 140 Allergy Injection Clinic 110 Family Medicine 120 Orthopedics 2nd Floor: Elevator H Conference Rooms Cafeteria Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa 106 • Child & Family Psychiatry Financial Counselors 2 West Pharmacy 240 GI 220 250 Family Medicine 235 Endoscopy 230 Family Medicine Stairs • OB-Gyn 210 OB-Gyn • Cardiology • Cardiac Lab Svcs • Pulmonary • Sleep Lab Svcs 215 OB-Gyn Bicentennial Way Member Services 195 260 270 Elevator • Nephrology • Palliative Care • BP Clinic • HIV Srvcs • Travel • Inf Diseases • Wound Care 285B 285A • Surgery • Breast Care Clinic Family Medicine 310 Dermatology 320 Stein Pharmacy M-F 8:30a-6:15p East Lab M-F 7:00a-8:30p Stein Lab M-F 7:00a-6:00p Family Medicine 3rd Floor: East Pharmacy M-F 8:30a-5:30p Lab Hours: Hospital Lab M-F 7:00a-1:00p Sat 7:00a-1:00p Chronic Conditions 2nd Floor: Elevator • Family Medicine Elevator 185 Lab 2 West Pharmacy M-F 9:00a-5:30p e Family Medicine Stairs • Head & Neck • Audiology • Neurotology u Aven 150 A/B 130 Main Entrance 3558 Pharmacy Hours: 1 West Pharmacy 6:00a-1:00a 7 Days Week cino 1 West Pharmacy Info Desk Info Desk • Adult Psychiatry • Chem Dependency 1st Floor: 170B Oncology Family Medicine Gift Shop 100 East Building 1st Floor: Lab 3554 do Men • Medical Secretaries • Business Office 3550 d Blv rn y Hw Elevator dba d West Building 1st Floor: Medical Imaging Roundbarn Fountaingrove Parkway Hospital Emergency Dept Chronic Pain Endocrinology oo • Pediatrics • Foot & Ankle • Optometry • Ophthalmology • Optical Sales • Health Education • Lab • Stein Pharmacy Neurology un Ro dw Re MOB 4 • Surgery Center • Occ Medicine • Phys Medicine • Physical Therapy • Sports Medicine • Medical Imaging 3559 Roundbarn Blvd. ld 3925 Old Redwood Hwy MOB 5 Updated 04.04.12 E Conf Rooms Urology & Pre-Op 3333 Mendocino Ave. 130 Cosmetic Svcs (1st Floor) 240 Hearing Center (2nd Floor) Centro Médico Richard Stein O MOB 5 y Hw Laboratorio Oncología Infusión Oncología 170A Centro de Infusión 180 • Cuello y Cabeza • Audiología • Neurotología Farmacia Este 185 Escaleras Medicina Familiar H Sala de conferencias Restaurante de autoservios Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Educación para la Salud 140 Alergias Clínica de Inyección 110 Elvador 145 120 Ortopedia 2o Piso: Asesores Financieros Farmacia 2 Oeste 240 Gastroenterología Informaciones 190 • Cardiología • Services de Laboratorio Cardiológico • Pulmonología • Services de Laboratorio de Sueno 260 Elvador 235 Endoscopía 285B Medicina Familiar 230 Medicina Familiar Escaleras Medicina Familiar 310 Servicio al Cliente 195 Crónicas Condiciónes 2o Piso: • Clínica de Cirugía • Centro de Cuidado de los Senos 250 220 • Nefrología • Cuidado Pallativo Clínica de la Presión Arterial Clínica de Viajeros Clínica de Heridas Enfermedades Infecciosas 270 • • • • 285A • Psiquiatría Niños y Familia Elvador 215 Ginecología Bicentennial Way Farmacia Este L-V de 8:30a-5:30p Farmacia de Stein L-V de 8:30a-6:15p Laboratorios: Laboratorio de Hospital M-F 7:00a-1:00p Sat 7:00a-1:00p Laboratorio Este LV de 7:00a-9:00p Laboratorio de Stein L-V de 7:00a-6:00p Medicina Familiar 3o Piso: Dermatología • Ginecología • Medicina Familiar 210 Ginecología Laboratorio e Medicina Familiar Nivel Inferior: 106 Farmacia 2 Oeste L-V de 9:00a-5:30p u Aven 150 A/B 130 Entrada Principal 3558 Farmacias: Farmacia 1 Oeste L-D de 6:00a-1:00a cino Farmacia 1 Oeste Informaciones Informaciones • Psiquiatría Adultos • Dependencia Farmacológica 1er Piso: 170B 160 Medicina Familiar Tienda de regalos 100 do Men Elvador 3550 MOB Este 1er Piso: Diagnóstico por Imágenes Médicas Roundbarn 3554 d Blv rn d MOB Oeste 1er Piso: • Secretaria Médica • Oficina de Negocios Dolor Crónico Fountaingrove Parkway Hospital Emergencia Endocrinología oo • Pediatría • Cirugía de Pie y Tobillo • Optometría • Oftalmología • Optica • Educación para la Salud • Laboratorio • Farmacia de Stein Neurología dba dw Re MOB 4 • Centro de Cirugía • Medicina Ocupacional • Medicina Fiscia • Fisioterapia • Sports Medicine • Diagnóstico por Imágenes Médicas 3559 Roundbarn Circle ld 3925 Old Redwood Hwy un Ro 3975 Old Redwood Hwy Roundbarn Circle 320 E Sala de conferencias Urología 3333 Mendocino Ave. 130 Servicios de Cosmetología (1er Piso) 240 Centro de Audiología (2o Piso) Dear Santa Rosa City Schools Job Applicant, Thank you for your interest in working with us at Santa Rosa City Schools. Assembly Bill 1432 will become effective on January 1, 2015. This will require school districts to provide training on the mandated reporting requirements of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, to employees who have contact with students. Beginning with any newly hired employees as of January 1st, 2014, anyone who has student contact will be required to complete the free, online training module developed by the State Department of Education, prior to the first day of work. Human Resources will collect the certificate of completion as part of our new hire process. All new employees must complete both the General Training and the Educator Training. It will take up to four (4) hours to complete these modules. If you do not have computer access, we will make arrangements to have you complete the training at the District Office. If you wish to get a head start on the training, here are the links to the training. All School Districts in California will have this requirement. General Training: http://mandatedreporterca.com/training/generaltraining.htm Educator Training: http://mandatedreporterca.com/training/educators.htm Thank you. Sincerely, Cindy Brennan Director of Human Resources Santa Rosa City Schools cbrennan@srcs.k12.ca.us INSCRIBASE EN:kp.org Reciba acceso instantáneo KAISER PERMANENTE • Centro Medico de Santa Rosa • Centro Medico de Rohnert Park Use su iPhone o iTouch: Nos gustaría que se inscribiera en kp.org hoy mismo. Solo necesitará unos minutos. Contar con una cuenta activada le permite enviar correos electrónicos a su médico, conectarse a su registro de salud, ver la mayoría de los resultados de los exámenes, solicitar citas de rutina, resurtir medicamentos recetados para usted y los miembros de su familia y participar en programas de salud en línea, como “Health Coach” (Asesor de salud). Visite kp.org y haga clic en “Register to get a user ID” (Registrarse para obtener una identificación de usuario). Paso 1: Ingrese su nombre, número de membresía a Kaiser, fecha de nacimiento y dirección de correo electrónico. Haga clic en “Submit” (Enviar) Paso 2: Lea y confirme su acuerdo con los términos y condiciones del sitio web. Paso 3: Elija sus preferencias para recibir anuncios e información por correo electrónico. Paso 4: Elija una identificación de usuario exclusiva. Paso 5: Confirme su dirección postal actual. Paso 6: Confirme su identidad ingresando los últimos cuatro dígitos de su número de Seguro Social. Paso 7: Responda cinco preguntas cuyas respuestas solo sepa usted. (Este paso garantizará la protección de su identidad. Contará con aproximadamente un minuto para responder cada pregunta. Sus respuestas no se incluirán en su expediente de Kaiser Permanente). Paso 8: Elija una contraseña exclusiva y asegúrela seleccionando 3 preguntas de seguridad a las que usted proporcionará sus propias respuestas. ¡Ha terminado!. Anote su identificación de usuario y su contraseña, y guárdelas en un lugar seguro. Para recibir ayuda telefónica relacionada con la inscripción y activación, llame al 1-800-556-7677. Si usted prefiere usar su iPhone, iPad o iTouch, vaya a la tienda virtual de Apple en su dispositivo donde podrá descargar la aplicación “KP Preventive Care for Northern California” (Cuidado preventivo de Kaiser Permanente) para el norte de California. Es gratis. Hable con su médico y vigile las necesidades de salud de su familia desde su teléfono o tableta. Inscríbase en kp.org (según se indica arriba) después descargue la aplicación y listo. Conéctese desde cualquier lugar donde se encuentre. Sign up for kp.org today! It just takes a few minutes KAISER PERMANENTE • Santa Rosa • Rohnert Park Available on iPhone, iTouch, and iPad: An activated account allows you to email your doctor, connect with your health record, view most test results, request routine appointments, refill prescriptions for you and your family members, and participate in online health programs such as Health Coach. Go to kp.org and click "Register to get a user ID”. Step 1: Enter your name, Medical Record Number, date of birth, and e-mail address. Step 2: Read and confirm that you agree to the Web site terms and conditions. Step 3: Choose your preferences for e-mail announcements and information. Step 4: Choose a unique user ID. Step 5: Confirm your current mailing address. Step 6: Confirm your identity by entering the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Step 7: Answer five questions that only you will know the answers to. (This step will ensure that your identity is protected. You will have approximately one minute to answer each question. Your responses will not become part of your Kaiser Permanente record.) Step 8: Choose a unique password and secure that password by selecting 3 security questions for which you’ll provide your own answers. You’re done! Make a note of your user ID and password and store it in a safe place. For help related to registration and activation call 1-800-556-7677. If you prefer to use your iPhone, iPad or iTouch, go to the virtual Apple store where you can obtain the application "KP Preventive Care for Northern California". It is free. From this app, you can send a secure message to your physician and review your preventive health care needs and those of your family from your phone or tablet. Sign up for kp.org, obtain the application and you are ready. Connect from wherever you are. Santa Rosa City Schools Dental Plan Your Dental Plan The Santa Rosa City Schools dental plan is a self-funded plan designed to minimize administrative costs and maximize the benefits to our covered employees and their dependents A dental plan is more than just about having a nice smile. Research indicates that regular preventive dental visits can yield health benefits beyond improved teeth and gums. The Santa Rosa City Schools provide the dental plan to its employees to help them be healthy, and we recommend regular cleanings and preventive visits (the plan pays for four such cleanings and preventive visits per year). The dental plan pays an increasing percentage of dental claims depending on how long the employee has been employed (and presuming the member used the plan at least once in the contract year). The plan includes a special network of Northern California dentists, but any dentist may be seen. This booklet constitutes the plan’s Summary Plan Description. If you have any questions on the plan, please contact the plan’s administrator: Shirrell Consulting Services 320 College Avenue, Suite 340 P.O. Box 329 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 www.shirrell.members.sonic.net 707-544-1801 800-479-8479 2 YOUR GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN Santa Rosa City Schools TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ! DENTAL HIGHLIGHTS An Important Notice About Continuation Rights ELIGIBILITY FOR DENTAL COVERAGE Employee Coverage Dependent Coverage DENTAL EXPENSE INSURANCE Covered Charges Alternate Treatment Proof of Claim Pre-Treatment Review Benefits From Other Sources The Benefit Provision - Qualifying For Benefits After This Insurance Ends Special Limitations Exclusions List of Covered Dental Services Preventive & Diagnostic Dental Services Basic Dental Services Major Dental Services COORDINATION OF BENEFITS GLOSSARY Qualified Medical Child Support Order Shirrell Consulting Services’ Responsibilities Group Health Benefits Claims Procedure Termination of This Group Plan ! ! 3 4 5 ! ! 5 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 11 12 13 14 14 14 16 IMPORTANT NOTICE SECTION I The Dental benefits are directly funded through and provided by Shirrell Consulting Services, and are not insured by Shirrell Consulting Services. Shirrell Consulting Services has the sole responsibility and liability for payment of Dental benefits. 3 DENTAL HIGHLIGHTS This page provides a quick guide to some of the Dental Expense Insurance plan features which people most often want to know about. But it’s not a complete description of your Dental Expense Insurance plan. Read the following pages carefully for a complete explanation of what the plan pays, limits and excludes. Benefit Year Cash Deductible None This plan is an incentive plan. If the patient has utilized the program during the contract year (December 1 - November 30), the percentage of payment (other than for Major Services) will increase each year to the fourth year, at which point the employee and dependent will be at the maximum percentage. If the member did not use the program during the prior contract year, the percentage reimbursement amount will remain level, but if the member lost eligiblity for the program and then regained eligibility the member would start over at the First Contract Year reimbursement level below. Separate from the above, the plan covers accidents at 100% up to a separate $1,500/year limit at 100% of eligible charges, if the covered service is performed within 180 days of the accident. Payment Rates: For Preventive and Diagnostic (P&D) Services For Basic Services For Major Services Acccidents (if treated within 180 days) Payment Rates: For Preventive and Diagnostic (P&D) Services For Basic Services For Major Services Acccidents (if treated within 180 days) Payment Rates: For Preventive and Diagnostic (P&D) Services For Basic Services For Major Services Acccidents (if treated within 180 days) Payment Rates: For Preventive and Diagnostic (P&D) Services For Basic Services For Major Services Acccidents (if treated within 180 days) First Contract Year of Coverage: 70% 70% 50% 100% Second Contract Year of Coverage: 80% 80% 50% 100% Third Contract Year of Coverage: 90% 90% 50% 100% Fourth Contract Year of Coverage: 100% 100% 50% 100% Benefit Year Payment Limit for Covered Services (Regardless of Year of Coverage): For P&D, Basic and Major Services Up to $1,500.00 4 An Important Notice About Continuation Rights This plan complies with applicable federal continuation laws under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcilation Act of 1985 (COBRA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended. ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE Employee Coverage Eligible Employees Employees are eligible if they work full-time on an active basis and belong to an eligible class of employees. To be eligible, employee must have met the waiting period mentioned below in “When Your Coverage Begins.” Other Potential Requirements In the case of contributory coverage, where employees are required to pay all or part of the cost of employee coverage, you must agree in writing to such an election before you will be eligible for coverage. This election must be made not more than 31 days after first becoming eligible. However, you will be allowed to enter later if you lost other group dental coverage for any of the following reasons: (a) termination of your spouse’s employment; (b) loss of eligibility under your spouse’s group dental plan; (c) divorce; (d) death of your spouse; or (e) termination of the other group dental plan. This except only applies if you sign up for coverage under this plan and agree to any employee contributions within 30 days of the loss of the other coverage for any of the reason listed. In addition, you will be allowed to enter late if an Open Enrollment period is set up and you sign up during that Open Enrollment. When Your Coverage Begins Coverage begins for active full-time employees on the the following schedule: on the first day of the month following date of hire. through the 14th of the month, and you work a minimum number of hours to qualify, coverage would start on the date of hire; if you start on the 15th through the end of the month, and you work a minimum number of hours to qualify, coverage would start on the first day of the following month. If you are not actively at work on the date that coverage would otherwise start, the coverage will be postponed until the day you return to work on a full-time basis. When Your Coverage Ends Coverage ends on the last of the month in which your full-time employment ends. However, coverage ends on the date that you die, you cease to belong to class of eligible employees or this plan is cancelled for all employees. If you are required to pay part or all of the cost of the plan and you fail to do so, the coverage will end as of the last day of the period for which you paid the necessary premium. If coverage ends, you are eligible for continuation coverage under COBRA for a limited period of time if your loss of coverage is due to one of the defined Qualifying Events under COBRA, including reduction in hours or termination of employment. Dependent Coverage Eligible Dependents For Dependent Dental Benefits Eligible dependents are: your legal spouse and domestic partners as defined by Santa Rosa City Schools; your children who are under age 26 and such children of your domestic partner. Definition of a Domestic Partner Domestic partners must be able to attest to the following statement: “We are not related by blood in a degree that would prohibit marriage in the State of California (which bars marriages between parents and children; ancestors and descendants of every degree; brothers and sisters of the half as well as the whole blood; and between aunts or uncles and their nieces or nephews). Each of us is at least 18 years of age, and otherwise capable or entering into a legally binding contract. Each of us is the sole domestic partner of the other, and neither of us has any other domestic partner. We consider each other to be, and hold ourselves out as engaged in a relationship of mutual caring and commitment. Neither of us has any other domestic partner and neither of us has had a spouse or other domestic partner within the last six months. We have resided together for at least the past six (6) consecutive months, currently reside together, and intend to continue residing together indefinitely. 5 We are financially interdependent and consider ourselves responsible for each other’s basic support, including living and medical expenses, and anyone owed such expenses by either one of us can collect them from either of us.” Adopted Children And Step-Children “Unmarried dependent children" includes any child legally adopted by you, including if the child is in your custody under an interim court order of adoption. In addition, any step-children of yours are eligible if they depend upon you for the majority of their support. Dependents Not Eligible Any dependents of yours are ineligible if they are on active duty in the armed forces. Handicapped Children If you have an unmarried child who is older than the normal age limit for dependent coverage and was covered by the plan prior to reaching the plan’s normal age limit, he or she may continued to be covered if he or she has a physical or mental handicap or a developmental disability and is unable to support himself or herself and relies on you for support. The child may remain covered so long as he or she remains unmarried, disabled, and unable to provide for his or her support and remains supported by you. In order to maintain coverage under this provision, you must provide proof in writing that the child is disabled and dependent upon you for support. You have 31 days after the child reaches the normal limiting age to provide this proof. The plan reserves the right to ask for periodic proof of the child’s then current situation. Waiver Of Dental Late Entrants Penalty The Late Entrant penalty will not apply if, when first becoming eligible, you waived the coverage for your spouse, domestic partner or children because they were then eligible for group dental coverage from another employer’s group dental plan but you now wish to enroll them within 30 days of the loss of such other group dental coverage due to any of the following family status events: (a) termination of your spouse’s employment; (b) loss of eligibility under your spouse’s plan; (c) divorce; (d) death of your spouse; or (e) termination of the other plan. The Late Entrants penalty will also not apply to your spouse, domestic partner or eligible dependent children if you are legally obligated to provide group dental coverage under a court order and you enroll them within 30 days of the issuance of such court order. When Dependent Coverage Starts You must already be insured for employee coverage or enroll for employee and dependent coverage at the same time, in order to provide coverage for your dependents.. Subject to the "Exception" stated below and to the terms of this plan, the date your dependent coverage starts depends on when you elect to enroll your initial dependents and agree to make any required payments, or you enroll your dependents later as explained below: Dependents Added at Initial Enrollment If you do this on or before your eligibility date, the dependent’s coverage is scheduled to start on the later of the first of the month which coincides with or next follows your eligibility date and the date you become insured for employee coverage. If you do this within the enrollment period, the coverage is scheduled to start on the later of the first of the month which coincides with or next follows the date you sign the enrollment form; and the date you become insured for employee coverage. Dependents Added After the Initial Enrollment Once you have dependent coverage for your initial dependents, you must notify the plan when you acquire any new dependents and agree to make any additional payments required for their coverage. If you do this within 31 days of the date the newly acquired dependent becomes eligible, the dependent’s coverage will start on the date the dependent first becomes eligible. Exception If a dependent, other than a newborn child, is confined to a hospital or other health care facility; or is home-confined; or is unable to carry out the normal activities of someone of like age and sex on the date his dependent benefits would otherwise start, the plan will postpone the effective date of such benefits until the day after his discharge from such facility; until home confinement ends; or until he or she resumes the normal activities of someone of like age and sex. Newborn Children the plan covers your newborn child for dependent benefits, from the moment of birth if: (a) you are already covered for dependent child coverage when the child is born; or (b) you enroll the child and agree to make any required premium 6 payments within 31 days of the date the child is born. If you fail to do this, once the child is enrolled, the child is a late entrant, is subject to any applicable late entrant penalties, and will be covered as of the date you sign the enrollment form. When Dependent Coverage Ends Dependent coverage ends for all of your dependents at the same time that your coverage ends. It also ends when this plan ends, or when dependent coverage is dropped from this plan for all employees or for an employee’s class. If you fail to make any required payments for dependent coverage the coverage for your dependents will end. It ends on the last day of the period for which you made any required payments (unless coverage ended earlier for other reasons). An individual dependent’s coverage ends when he or she stops being an eligible dependent. This happens to a child at 12:01 a.m. on the date the child attains the coverage age limit. It happens to a spouse when a marriage ends in legal divorce or annulment. Group Open Enrollment Period A group Open Enrollment period may be offered by the plan. If it is offered, it is generally held from May to June for an effective date change of July 1. During this period, you would be able elect to enroll in dental insurance under this plan. DENTAL EXPENSE INSURANCE This insurance will pay many of your and your covered dependents’ dental expenses. What the plan pays and the terms for payment are explained below. Covered Charges Covered charges are reasonable and customary charges for the dental services named in the List of Covered Dental Services. Shirrell Consulting Services maintains a database of average dental costs in its network, and if in-network dental providers are utilized the fees from such providers are deemed approved (for covered expenses). If a non-network dental provider is used, covered fees from such providers are limited to the average fee as determined by Shirrell Consulting Services. This plan only pays for covered services incurred by a covered person while that person is insured. A covered charge for a crown, bridge or cast restoration is incurred on the date the tooth is prepared. A covered charge for any other prosthetic device is incurred on the date the master impression is made. A covered charge for root canal treatment is incurred on the date the pulp chamber is opened. Alternate Treatment The plan reserves the right to base its benefit payments on the least expensive service within a range of professionally accepted standards of dental practice.In the case of bilateral multiple adjacent missing teeth, the benefit will be based on a removable partial denture. If more than one type of service can be used to treat a dental condition, the plan has the right to base benefits on the least expensive service which is within the range of professionally accepted standards of dental practice. In the case of bilateral multiple adjacent missing teeth, the benefit will be based on a removable partial denture. Proof of Claim In order for a claim to be paid, it is required that information acceptable to Shirrell Consulting Services be provided. This information can consist of x-rays, study models, narratives or other diagnostic materials. If the necessary information is not provided, no benefit will be paid. Pre-Treatment Review When the expected cost of a proposed course of treatment is expected to be expensive, the covered person’s dentist may send to Shirrell Consulting Services a treatment plan before treatment is started. This must be done on a form acceptable to Shirrell Consulting Services. The treatment plan must include: (a) a list of the services to be done, using the American Dental Association Nomenclature and codes; (b) the itemized cost of each service; and (c) the estimated length of treatment. Dental X-rays, study models and whatever else the plan needs to evaluate the treatment plan must be sent to us, too. Once the treatment plan is received, Shirrell Consulting Services will review it and estimate what the plan will pay. The estimate will be sent to the covered person’s dentist. If Shirrell Consulting Services does not agree with a treatment plan, or if one is not sent in, it reserves the right to base plan payments on treatment suited to the covered person’s condition by accepted standards of dental practice. This does not guarantee a specific payment by the plan unless the work is performed as stated in the plan and the person remained insured. Such treatment remains subject to all of the other limitations of the plan. 7 Benefits From Other Sources If you are covered by this plan and a similar plan, such as through your spouse’s employer, the plan will coordinate its benefits with the benefits from the other plan. For more information on this, see the section on COORDINATION OF BENEFITS. The Benefit Provision - Qualifying For Benefits Preventive & Diagnostic, Basic, and Major Services There is no deductible for Preventive & Diagnostic, Basic or Major services. The plan pays for such services at the applicable payment rate. All charges must be incurred while the covered person is insured. The plan has an annual maximum payment each benefit year of $1,500. In addition, the plan pays 100% of eligible expenses for covered treatment for a dental accident, if the member has treatment within 180 days of accident, up to a separate limit of $1,500 per benefit year. Orthodontic Services No coverage is provided for orthodontic services. After This Insurance Ends The plan will not pay for charges incurred after this insurance ends. But the plan will pay for the following if all work is finished in the 31 days after this insurance ends: (a) a crown, bridge or cast restoration, if the tooth is prepared before the insurance ends; (b) any other prosthetic device, if the master impression is made before the insurance ends; and (c) root canal treatment, if the pulp chamber is opened before the insurance ends. Special Limitations Teeth Lost Or Missing Before A Covered Person Becomes Insured By This Plan A covered person may have one or more congenitally missing teeth. The plan will not pay for a prosthetic device which replaces such teeth. Exclusions The plan will not pay for: - Oral hygiene, plaque control or diet instruction. - Precision attachments. - Desensitizing medicaments. - Prescription medication. - Treatment which does not meet accepted standards of dental practice. - Treatment which is experimental in nature. The plan will not pay for any appliance or prosthetic device used to: - Change vertical dimension. - Restore or maintain occlusion. - Splint or stabilize teeth for periodontic reasons. - Replace tooth structure lost as a result of abrasion or attrition. The plan will not pay for any service furnished for cosmetic reasons. This includes, but is not limited to: - Characterizing and personalizing prosthetic devices. - Services with respect to congenital (hereditary) or development (following birth) malformations, surgery or dentistry for purely cosmetic reasons, including but not limited to; cleft, palate, maxilliary and mandibular (upper and lower jaw) malformations, enameled hyposplasia (lack of development), flourosis (a type of discoloration of the teeth), and anodontia (congenitally missing teeth). - Making facings on prosthetic devices for any teeth in back of the second bicuspid. The plan will not pay for replacing an appliance or prosthetic device or processed veneer with a like appliance or device, unless: - It is at least five years old and can’t be made usable. - It is damaged while in the covered person’s mouth in an injury suffered while insured, and can’t be made serviceable. The plan will not pay for any service, appliance, device or modality intended to treat disturbances of the temporo-mandibular joint. The plan will not pay for: - Replacing a lost, stolen or missing appliance or prosthetic device. - Making a spare appliance or device. - Implants. - Sealants. - Tooth transplants, - Surgical repositioning of the jaw. - The plan will not pay for treatment needed due to: - An on-the-job or job-related injury. 8 - Overdentures - A condition for which benefits are payable by Workers’ Compensation or similar laws. The plan will not pay for treatment for which no charge is made. This usually means treatment furnished by: - The covered person’s employer, labor union or similar group, in its dental or medical department or clinic. - A facility owned or run by any governmental body. - Any public program, except Medicaid, paid for or sponsored by any government body. But if a charge is made and the plan is legally required to pay it, we will. - Experimental procedures. - All hospital costs and any additional fees charged by the dentist for hospital treatment. - Extra-oral grafts (grafting of tissues from outside of the Temporomandibular Jaw (jaw joints)). - Orthodontic services (treatment of malalignment of teeth and/or jaws) including orthondontic surveys. - Composite restorations for posterior teeth. - If an eligible person selects a more expensive plan of treatment than is customarily provided, or specialized techniques rather than standard procedure, the plan will pay the applicable percentage of the lesser fee and the patient is responsible for the remainder of the dentist’s fee. For example, a gold crown where a filling would restore the tooth, or a precision denture where a standard denture would suffice. - Services for restoring tooth structure lost from wear, for rebuilding or maintaining chewing services due to malocculsion, or for stabilizing the teeth. Such services include, but are not limited to, equilibration and periodontal splinting. List of Covered Dental Services The services covered by this plan are named in this list. Each service on this list has been placed in one of three sections, which are explained below. A separate payment rate applies to each section. All covered dental services must be furnished by or under the direct supervision of a dentist. And they must be usual and necessary treatment for a dental condition. Preventive & Diagnostic Dental Services Prophylaxis, including periodontal prophylaxis (Topical application of fluoride is limited to covered persons under age 15 and limited to four treatments in any one contract year) - Allowance includes examination, scaling and polishing. Office Visits And Examinations Initial or periodic oral examination (limited to four (4) examinations and prophylaxis treaments in one contract year). - Emergency palliative treatment and other non-routine, unscheduled visits. Space Maintainers (Limited to covered persons under age 16 and limited to initial appliance only) Allowance includes all adjustments in the first six months after installation: - Fixed, unilateral, band or stainless steel crown type. - Fixed, unilateral, cast type. - Removal, bilateral type. Fixed And Removable Appliances To Inhibit Thumbsucking - (limited to covered persons under age 14 and limited to initial appliance only) - Allowance includes all adjustments in the first 6 months after installation. Diagnostic Services Allowance includes examination and diagnosis. - X-Rays - Full mouth series of at least 14 films including bitewings, if needed (limited to once in any 36 consecutive month period). - Bitewing films (limited to a maximum of four films in one visit, in any six consecutive month period). - Other intraoral periapical or occlusal films - single films (limited to 4 periapical & 2 occlusal in any 12 consecutive month period). - Extraoral superior or inferior maxillary film (limited to 2 in any 12 consecutive month period). - Panoramic film, maxilla and mandible. Basic Dental Services Office Visits And Examinations Diagnostic consultation with a dentist other than the one providing treatment (limited to one consultation for each dental specialty in any 12 consecutive month period) - The plan pays for this only if no other service is rendered during the visit. Diagnostic Services Allowance includes examinations and diagnosis. - Diagnostic casts - complex restorative cases only. - Biopsy and examination of oral tissue. Restorative Services Multiple restorations on one surface will be considered one restoration. Also see “Restorative Services” below. - Amalgam restorations. - Synthetic restorations: Silicate cement, Acrylic or plastic, and Composite resin. - Crowns: Stainless steel. 9 - Pins: Pin retention, exclusive of restorative material. Endodontic Services Allowance includes routine X-Rays and cultures, but excludes final restoration. - Pulp capping, direct. - Remineralization (Calcium Hydroxide), as a separate procedure. - Vital pulpotomy. - Apexification. - Root canal therapy on non-vital (nerve-dead) teeth: Traditional therapy, and Medicated paste therapy, N2 Sargenti. - Apicoectomy, as a separate procedure or in conjunction with other endodontic procedures. Periodontic Services Allowance includes the treatment plan, local anesthetics and post-surgical care. - Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty, per quadrant (limited to once in 36 months, per quandrant.) - Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty, per tooth (limited to once in 36 months, one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant). - Sub-gingival curettage and root planing, per quadrant (limited to a maximum of 4 quadrants in any 24 consecutive month period). - Periodontal scaling and root planing, per quadrant (limited to once in 24 months, per quadrant) - Periodontal scaling and root planing, per tooth (limited to once in 24 months, one to three teeth per quadrant) - Pedicle or free soft tissue grafts, including donor sites. - Osseous surgery, including flap entry and closure, per quadrant (once every 3 years). - Osseous grafts, including flap entry, closure and donor sites. - Muco-gingival surgery (unless for orthodontic services) - Occlusal adjustment, not involving restorations and done in conjunction with periodontic surgery, per quadrant (limited to a maximum of 4 quadrants in any 36 consecutive month period). Oral Surgery Allowance includes routine X-Rays, the treatment plan, local anesthetics and post-surgical care. - Extractions - Uncomplicated non-surgical extraction, one or more teeth. - Surgical removal of erupted teeth, involving tissue flap and bone removal. - Surgical removal of impacted teeth. Other Surgical Procedures - Alveolectomy, per quadrant. - Stomatoplasty with ridge extension, per arch. - Removal of mandibular tori, per quadrant. - Excision of hyperplastic tissue. - Excision of pericoronal gingiva, per tooth. - Removal of palatal torus. - Removal of cyst or tumor. - Incision and drainage of abscess. - Closure of oral fistula or maxillary sinus. - Reimplantation of tooth. - Frenectomy. - Suture of soft tissue injury. - Sialolithotomy for removal of salivary calculus. - Closure of salivary fistula. - Dilation of salivary duct. - Sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis or bone abscess, superficial. - Maxillary sinusotomy for removal of tooth fragment or foreign body. Prosthodontic Services Specialized techniques and characterization are not covered. Also see “Prosthodontic Services” under Major Dental Services. - Adding teeth to partial dentures to replace extracted natural teeth. - Repairs to crowns - allowance based on the extent and nature of damage and the type of material involved. Other Services - General anesthesia in connection with surgical procedures only. - Injectable antibiotics needed solely for treatment of a dental condition. Restorative Services Cast restorations and crowns are covered only when needed because of decay or injury, and only when the tooth cannot be restored with a routine filling material. Also see “Restorative Services” above. - Inlays - Onlays, in addition to inlay allowance. - Crowns and Posts - Acrylic with metal. - Porcelain. 10 - Porcelain with metal. - Full cast metal (other than stainless steel). - 3/4 cast metal (other than stainless steel). - Cast post and core, in addition to crown (not a thimble coping). - Steel post and composite or amalgam core, in addition to crown. - Cast dowel pin (one-piece cast with crown) - Allowance based on type of crown. - Acrylic or plastic, without metal - Crown buildup. - Labial veneers. - Recementation - Inlay or onlay. - Crown. Major Dental Services Prosthodontic Services Specialized technique and characterizations are not covered. - Fixed bridges - Each abutment and each pontic makes up a unit in a bridge. - Bridge abutments - See inlays and crowns under “Restorative Services.” - Bridge Pontics - Cast metal, sanitary. - Plastic or porcelain with metal. - Slotted facing. - Slotted pontic. - Simple stress breakers, per unit. - Removable bridges, unilateral partial, one piece chrome casting, clasp attachment, including pontics. - Dentures - Allowance includes all adjustments done by the dentist furnishing the denture in the first 6 months after installation. - Full dentures, upper or lower. - Partial dentures - Allowance includes base, all clasps, rests and teeth. - Upper, with two chrome clasps with rests, acrylic base. - Upper, with chrome palatal bar and clasps, acrylic base. - Lower, with two chrome clasps with rests, acrylic base. - Lower, with chrome lingual bar and clasps, acrylic base. - Stayplate base, upper or lower (anterior teeth only). - Denture repairs, acrylic - Repairing dentures, no teeth damaged. - Repairing dentures and replace one or more broken teeth. - Replacing one or more broken teeth, no other damage. - Denture repairs, metal - Allowance based on the extent and nature of damage and on the type of materials involved. - Denture duplication, jump case (limited to once per denture in any 48 consecutive month period). - Denture reline (limited to once per denture in any 24 consecutive month period): - Office reline. - Laboratory reline. - Denture adjustments (limited to adjustments made by a dentist other than the one providing the denture, and adjustments are more than 6 months after the initial installation). - Tissue conditioning (limited to a maximum of 2 treatments per arch in any 24 consecutive month period). - Repairs to bridges - allowance based on the extent and nature of damage and the type of materials involved). - Bridge. Prosthodontic appliances (including, but not limited to, fixed bridges and partial or complete dentures) will be replaced only after five (5) years have elapsed following any prior provision of such applicances under the plan. The plan will pay the applicable percentage of the dentist’s fee for a standard cast chrome, acrylic partial denture or a standard complete denture, up to a maximum fee allowance which is at least the Prevailing Fee for a standard denture. (A “standard” complete or partial denture is defined as a removable prosthetic applicance provided to replace missing natural, permanent teeth and which is constructed using accepted and conventional procedures and materials.) The maximum allowance is revised periodically as dental fees change. Any denture and/or related service for which a charge is made which exceeds this allowance is considered an optional service, and the patient is responsible for the portion of the dentist’s fee in excess of the plan’s allowable amount. 11 COORDINATION OF BENEFITS Important Notice This provision applies to all dental expense benefits under this plan. It does not apply to death, dismemberment, or loss of income benefits. Purpose Of This Provision An employee may be covered for health expense benefits by more than one plan. For instance the covered person may be covered by this plan as an employee and by another plan as a dependent of his or her spouse. If he or she is, this provision allows us to coordinate what we pay with what another plan pays. We do this so the covered person doesn’t collect more in benefits than he or she Incurs in charges. Definitions “The plan” means this self-funded dental plan, as administered by Shirrell Consulting Services. “Plan” means any of the following that provides health expense benefits or services: (A) group, blanket, or franchise insurance plans; (B) group Blue Cross plans, group Blue Shield plans, or other service or prepayment plans on a group basis; (C) union welfare plans, employer plans, employee benefits plans, trusteed labor and management plans, or other plans for members of a group; (D) programs or coverages required or provided by law, including Medicare or other similar governmental benefits. “Plan” does not include Medicaid or any other government program or coverage which the plan is not allowed to coordinate with by law or the medical payment benefits included in traditional "fault-type" automobile contracts. Nor does it include any plan which this plan supplements. “This plan” means the part of the group plan subject to this provision. “Member” means the person who receives a certificate or other proof of coverage from a plan that covers him or her for health expense benefits. “Dependent” means a person who is covered by a plan for health expense benefits, but not as a member. “Allowable expense” means any needed, reasonable, and usual expense for health care incurred by a member or dependent under this plan and at least one other plan. When a plan provides service instead of cash payment, the plan views the reasonable cash value of each service as an allowable expense and as a benefit paid. The plan also views benefits payable by another plan as an allowable expense and as a benefit paid, whether or not a claim is filed under that plan. “Claim determination period” means a calendar year in which a member or dependent is covered by this plan and at least one other plan and incurs one or more allowable expense under such plans. How This Provision Works The plan applies this provision when a member or dependent is covered by more than one plan. When this happens the plan considers each plan separately when coordinating payments. In order to apply this provision, one of the plans is called the primary plan. All other plans are called secondary plans. The primary plan pays first, ignoring all other plans. The secondary plans then pay the remaining unpaid allowable expenses, but no plan pays more than it would have without this provision. If a plan has no coordination provision, it is primary. But, during any claim determination period, when this plan and at least one other plan have coordination provisions, the rules that govern which plan pays first are as follows: (A) A plan that covers a person as a member pays first; the plan that covers a person as a dependent pays second; except that, if the person is also a Medicare beneficiary, Medicare is secondary to the plan covering the person as a dependent. (B) A plan that covers a person as an active employee or as a dependent of such employee pays first. A plan that covers a person as a laid-off or retired employee or as a dependent of such employee pays second. But, if the plan that the plan is coordinating with does not have a similar provision for such persons, then (B) will not apply. (C) A plan that covers a person as an active employee or as a dependent of such employee pays first. A plan that covers a person or that person’s dependent under a right of continuation pursuant to federal or state law pays second. But, if the plan that the plan is coordinating with doesn’t have a similar provision for such persons, then (C) will not apply. (D) Except for dependent children of separated or divorced parents, the following governs which plan pays first when the person is a dependent of a member: A plan that covers a dependent of a member whose birthday falls earliest in the calendar year pays first. The plan that covers a dependent of a member whose birthday falls later in the calendar year pays second. The member’s year of birth is ignored. But, if the plan that the plan is coordinating with does not have a similar provision for such persons, then (D) will not apply and the other plan’s coordination provision will determine the order of benefits. (E) For a dependent child of separated or divorced parents, the following governs which plan pays first when the person is a dependent of a member: (1) When a court order makes one parent financially responsible for the health care expenses of the dependent child, then that parent’s plan pays first. (2) If there is no such court order, then the plan of the natural parent with custody pays before the plan of the stepparent with custody; (3) The plan of the stepparent with custody pays before the plan of the natural parent without custody. If rules (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) don’t determine which plan pays first, the plan that has covered the person for the longer time pays first. 12 If, when the plan applies this provision, it pays less than it would otherwise pay, it will apply only that reduced amount against payment limits of this plan. The Plan’s Right To Certain Information In order to coordinate benefits, the plan needs certain information. An employee must supply the plan with as much of that information from any source. And if another insurer needs information to apply its coordination provision, the plan has the right to give that insurer such information. If the plan gives or gets information under this section it can’t be held liable for such action. When payments that should have been made by this plan have been made by another plan, the plan have the right to repay that plan. If it does so, it is no longer liable for that amount. And if it pays out more than it should have, it has the right to recover the excess payment. Small Claims Waiver The plan doesn’t coordinate payments on claims of less than $50.00. But if, during any claim determination period, more allowable expenses are incurred that raise the claim above $50.00, it will count the entire amount of the claim when it coordinates payment. GLOSSARY This Glossary defines the italicized terms appearing in your booklet. Active Appliance means an appliance, like braces or a functional orthotic used for orthodontic treatment to move teeth or reposition the jaw. Appliance means any dental device other than a prosthetic device. Benefit Year with respect to this plan’s dental expense insurance, means a 12 month period which starts on December 1st and ends on November 30th of each year. Close Relative means: (a) a covered person’s spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters; and (b) any other person who is part of a covered person’s household. The plan does not pay for services and supplies furnished by close relatives. Covered Person with respect to this plan’s dental expense insurance, means an employee or any of his or her covered dependents. Dentist means any dental or medical practitioner the plan is required by law to recognize who: (a) is properly licensed or certified under the laws of the state where he practices; and (b) provides services which are within the scope of his license or certificate and covered by this plan. Eligibility Date for dependent coverage is the earliest date on which: (a) you have initial dependents; and (b) are eligible for dependent coverage. Eligible Dependent is defined in the provision entitled "Dependent Coverage." Employee means a person who works for the employer at the employer’s place of business, and whose income is reported for tax purposes using a W-2 form. Employer means Santa Rosa City Schools. Enrollment Period with respect to dependent coverage, means the 31 day period which starts on the date that you first become eligible for dependent coverage. Full-time means the employee regularly works at least the number of hours in the normal work week set by the employer, at his employer’s place of business. Initial Dependents means those eligible dependents you have at the time you first become eligible for employee coverage. If at this time you do not have any eligible dependents, but you later acquire them, the first eligible dependents you acquire are your initial dependents. Injury with respect to this plan’s dental expense insurance, means all damage to a covered person’s mouth due to an accident, and all complications rising from that damage. But the term injury does not include damage to teeth, appliances or prosthetic devices which results from chewing or biting food or other substances. Newly Acquired Dependent means an eligible dependent you acquire after you already have coverage in force for initial dependents. Orthodontic Treatment means the movement of one or more teeth by the use of active appliances. It includes: (a) diagnostic services; (b) the treatment plan; (c) the fitting, making and placement of an active appliance; and (d) all related office visits, including post-treatment stabilization. 13 Plan means group plan administered by Shirrell Consulting Services. Prosthetic Device means a restorative service which is used to replace missing or lost teeth or tooth structure. It includes all types of dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, pontics and cast restorations. -------- Qualified Medical Child Support Order Federal law requires that group health plans provide medical care coverage of a dependent child pursuant to a qualified medical child support order (QMCSO). A “qualified medical child support order” is a judgment or decree issued by a state court that requires a group medical plan to provide coverage to the named dependent child(ren) of an employee pursuant to a state domestic relations order. For the order to be qualified it must include: • The name of the group health plan to which it applies. • The name and last known address of the employee and the child(ren). • A reasonable description of the type of coverage or benefits to be provided by the plan to the child(ren). • The time period to which the order applies. • A dependent enrolled due to a QMCSO will not be considered a late enrollee in the plan. Note: A QMCSO cannot require a group health plan to provide any type or form of benefit or option not otherwise available under the plan except to the extent necessary to meet medical child support laws described in Section 90 of the Social Security Act. If you have questions about this statement, see the plan administrator. Shirrell Consulting Services’ Responsibilities The dental expense benefits provided by this plan are funded solely by the employer. The benefits are not guaranteed by a policy of insurance. Shirrell Consulting Services supplies administrative services, such as claims services, including the payment of claims, preparation of employee benefit booklets, and changes to such benefit booklets. Group Health Benefits Claims Procedure If you seek benefits under the plan you should complete, execute and submit a claim form. Claim forms and instructions for filing claims may be obtained from the Plan Administrator. Shirrell Consulting Services is the Claims Administrator with respect to processing claims. Shirrell Consulting Services has the right to secure independent professional healthcare advice and to require such other evidence as needed to decide your claim. The Plan Administrator has discretionary authority to determine eligibility for benefits and to construe the terms of the plan with respect to claims. Definitions "Adverse determination" means any denial, reduction or termination of a benefit or failure to provide or make payment (in whole or in part) for a benefit. A failure to cover an item or service: (a) due to the application of any utilization review; or (b) because the item or service is determined to be experimental or investigational, or not medically necessary or appropriate, is also considered an adverse determination. "Group Health Benefits" means any dental, out-of-network point-of-service medical, major medical, vision care or prescription drug coverages which are a part of this plan. "Pre-service claim" means a claim for a medical care benefit with respect to which the plan conditions receipt of the benefit, in whole or in part, on approval of the benefit in advance of receipt of care. "Post-service claim" means a claim for payment for medical care that already has been provided. "Urgent care claim" means a claim for medical care or treatment where making a non-urgent care decision: (a) could seriously jeopardize the life or health of the claimant or the ability of the claimant to regain maximum function, as determined by an individual acting on behalf of the plan applying the judgment of a prudent layperson who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine; or (b) in the opinion of a physician with knowledge of the claimant’s medical condition, would subject the claimant to severe pain that cannot be adequately managed without the care. Note: Any claim that a physician with knowledge of the claimant’s medical condition determines is a claim involving urgent care will be treated as an urgent care claim for purposes of this section. Timing For Initial Benefit Determination The benefit determination period begins when a claim is received. Shirrell Consulting Services will make a benefit determination and notify a claimant within a reasonable period of time, but not later than the maximum time period shown below. A written or electronic notification of any adverse benefit determination must be provided. Urgent Care Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will make a benefit determination within 72 hours after receipt of an urgent care claim. If a claimant fails to provide all information needed to make a benefit determination, Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of the specific information that is needed as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after receipt of the claim. The claimant will be given not less than 48 hours to provide the specified information. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of the benefit determination as soon as possible but not later than the earlier of: the date the requested information is received; or the end of the period given to the claimant to provide the specified additional information. The required notice may be provided to the claimant orally within the required time frame provided that a written or electronic notification is furnished to the claimant not later than 3 days after the oral notification. Pre-Service Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will provide a benefit determination not later than 15 days after receipt of a preservice claim. If a claimant fails to provide all information needed to make a benefit determination, Shirrell Consulting Services 14 will notify the claimant of the specific information that is needed as soon as possible but no later than 5 days after receipt of the claim. A notification of a failure to follow proper procedures for pre-service claims may be oral, unless a written notification is requested by the claimant. The time period for providing a benefit determination may be extended by up to 15 days if Shirrell Consulting Services determines that an extension is necessary due to matters beyond the control of the plan, and so notifies the claimant before the end of the initial 15-day period. If Shirrell Consulting Services extends the time period for making a benefit determination due to a claimant’s failure to submit information necessary to decide the claim, the claimant will be given at least 45 days to provide the requested information. The extension period will begin on the date on which the claimant responds to the request for additional information. Post-Service Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will provide a benefit determination not later than 30 days after receipt of a post-service claim. If a claimant fails to provide all information needed to make a benefit determination, Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of the specific information that is needed as soon as possible but no later than 30 days after receipt of the claim. The time period for completing a benefit determination may be extended by up to 15 days if Shirrell Consulting Services determines that an extension is necessary due to matters beyond the control of the plan, and so notifies the claimant before the end of the initial 30-day period. If Shirrell Consulting Services extends the time period for making a benefit determination due to a claimant’s failure to submit information necessary to decide the claim, the claimant will be given at least 45 days to provide the requested information. The extension period will begin on the date on which the claimant responds to the request for additional information. Concurrent Care Decisions. A reduction or termination of an approved ongoing course of treatment (other than by plan amendment or termination) will be regarded as an adverse benefit determination. This is true whether the treatment is to be provided(a) over a period of time; (b) for a certain number of treatments; or (c) without a finite end date. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify a claimant at a time sufficiently in advance of the reduction or termination to allow the claimant to appeal. In the case of a request by a claimant to extend an ongoing course of treatment involving urgent care, Shirrell Consulting Services will make a benefit determination as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after receipt of the claim. Adverse Benefit Determination If a claim is denied, Shirrell Consulting Services will provide a notice that will set forth: the specific reason(s) for the adverse determination; reference to the specific plan provision(s) on which the determination is based; a description of any additional material or information necessary to make the claim valid and an explanation of why such material or information is needed; a description of the plan’s claim review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, including a statement indicating that the claimant has the right to bring a civil action under ERISA Section 502(a) following an adverse benefit determination; identification and description of any specific internal rule, guideline or protocol that was relied upon in making an adverse benefit determination, or a statement that a copy of such information will be provided to the claimant free of charge upon request; in the case of an adverse benefit determination based on medical necessity or experimental treatment, notice will either include an explanation of the scientific or clinical basis for the determination, or a statement that such explanation will be provided free of charge upon request; and in the case of an urgent care adverse determination, a description of the expedited review process. Appeal of Adverse Benefit Determinations If a claim is wholly or partially denied, the claimant will have up to 180 days to make an appeal. A request for an appeal of an adverse benefit determination involving an urgent care claim may be submitted orally or in writing. Necessary information and communication regarding an urgent care claim may be sent to Shirrell Consulting Services by telephone, facsimile or similar expeditious manner. Shirrell Consulting Services will conduct a full and fair review of an appeal which includes providing to claimants the following: the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to the claim; the opportunity, upon request and free of charge, for reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relating to the claim; and a review that takes into account all comments, documents, records and other information submitted by the claimant relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination. In reviewing an appeal, Shirrell Consulting Services will: provide for a review conducted by a named fiduciary who is neither the person who made the initial adverse determination nor that person’s subordinate; in deciding an appeal based upon a medical judgment, consult with a health care professional who has appropriate training and experience in the field of medicine involved in the medical judgment; identify medical or vocational experts whose advice was obtained in connection with an adverse benefit determination; and ensure that a health care professional engaged for consultation regarding an appeal based upon a medical judgment shall be neither the person who was consulted in connection with the adverse benefit determination, nor that person’s subordinate. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of its decision regarding review of an appeal as follows: Urgent Care Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of its decision as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours after receipt of the request for review of the adverse determination. Pre-Service Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of its decision not later than 30 days after receipt of the request for review of the adverse determination. Post-Service Claims. Shirrell Consulting Services will notify the claimant of its decision not later than 60 days after receipt of the request for review of the adverse determination. 15 Alternative Dispute Options The claimant and the plan may have other voluntary alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation. One way to find out what may be available is to contact the local U.S Department of Labor Office and the State insurance regulatory agency. Termination of This Group Plan Santa Rosa City Schools may terminate this group plan at any time. 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At VSP, we invest in the things you value most—the best care at the lowest out-of-pocket costs. Because we’re the only national not-for-profit vision care company, you can trust that we’ll always put your wellness over profit. You’ll like what you see with VSP. • Value and Savings. You’ll enjoy more value and the lowest out-ofpocket costs. • High Quality Vision Care. You’ll get the best care from a VSP doctor including a WellVision Exam®—the most comprehensive exam designed to detect eye and health conditions. • Choice of Providers. The decision is yours to make—choose a VSP doctor, retail chain affiliate, or any other provider. • Great Eyewear. It’s easy to find the perfect frame at a price that fits your budget. Using your VSP benefit is easy. • Find an eyecare provider who’s right for you. To find a VSP doctor or retail chain affiliate, visit vsp.com or call 800.877.7195. • Review your benefit information. 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Santa Rosa City Schools Flexible Spending Plan Administered by: Shirrell Consulting Services Plan Year: 2012-2013 Santa Rosa City Schools - Flexible Spending Plan Plan Administrator: Shirrell Consulting Services 2012-2013 Plan Year Thank you for your interest in the Santa Rosa City Schools Flexible Spending Plan. This brochure has been created to educate you in the benefits of a Flexible Spending Account. If after reading this brochure, you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office: Shirrell Consulting Services Phone: (707) 544-1801 What is a Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)? A Flexible Spending Plan is an IRS plan offered by Santa Rosa City Schools to help reduce your taxable income. The Flexible Spending Plan consists of three separate programs: • The “Premium Payment Plan” • The “Medical Expense Account” • The “Dependent Care Account” The Premium Payment Plan allows for your medical, dental and vision premiums (district sponsored plans only) to be deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. PLEASE NOTE: IRS regulations do not permit the reimbursement of your premiums as a medical expense. The Medical Expense Account allows you to be reimbursed for eligible out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision and over-the-counter expenses (See List) that were incurred during the plan year using pre-tax dollars. The Dependent Care Account allows you to be reimbursed for eligible dependent care expenses for children under the age of 13 or for expenses paid for the care of a dependent who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for him/her self that were incurred during the plan year using pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Plan Eligibility All employees who are eligible for benefits through Santa Rosa City Schools are eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Plan. Santa Rosa City Schools Plan Year The plan year 2012-2013 runs from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Flexible Spending Plan You will need to enroll to the Premium Payment Plan annually, but your medical/dental/vision premiums will automatically be deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. For the Medical Expense Account and the Dependent Care Account you will first need to estimate your medical/dependent care expenses for the plan year. Make sure you take care with this first step, as there is an IRS “use-it-or-lose-it” rule in effect for the Flexible Spending Account where any unused funds remaining in your account(s) at the end of the plan year/grace period are forfeited. Once you have determined your annual election, it will be divided by the number of paychecks you receive in the plan year. These monthly contributions are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis and are submitted to our office. When you submit a claim for reimbursement, your check will be processed using the funds contributed to your Medical Expense Account and/or Dependent Care Account. Contribution Maximums Medical Expense Account - A maximum election of $2,500 can be tax deferred for approved out-of-pocket expenses for each plan year as determined by Santa Rosa City Schools. Dependent Care Account - A maximum election of $5,000 can be tax deferred for approved out-of-pocket expenses for each plan year as determined by the IRS. • The $5,000 maximum must be reduced to $2,500 if you are married and file a separate federal income tax return (unless you are legally separated.) If your spouse contributes to a separate Dependent Care Account through his/her employer the $5,000 maximum must be reduced by their annual election. • If you or your spouse earns less than $5,000/year, the maximum is then reduced to the lesser of the two incomes. • If your spouse is a full-time student at an educational institution during at least five months of the plan year, or if your spouse is incapable of self-care during any month, your maximum contribution is $250/month if you have one dependent or $500/month if you have two or more dependents. • If your child will turn 13 during the plan year, your Dependent Care maximum should only be calculated for the time your child is under 13. “Use-it-or-lose-it” Rule IRS regulations require that any unused balance remaining in your Medical Expense/Dependent Care Account(s) be forfeited if not used by the end of the plan year and subsequent grace period. If you over estimate your expenses for the year and are unable to request full balance reimbursement you will permanently forfeit the balance of your account(s) for that plan year. Any forfeited balance remains in the Santa Rosa City Schools Account (A non-interest bearing account) and accumulates there. Santa Rosa City Schools can request disbursement of the accumulated balance at any time and is permitted by the IRS to use the money for administrative costs. Grace Periods For the Medical Expense Account only, there is a grace period that begins after the end of the plan year. This grace period is two and a half months long and runs from July 1, 2013September 15, 2013. During this time you are allowed to incur expenses and apply them to any remaining balance in your 2012 account before the difference is “rolled over” to your 2012-2013 account if you elected to re-enroll. EXAMPLE: As of June 30, 2013 (The end of the plan year) you still have $300.00 remaining in your Medical Expense Account you may incur expenses from July 1, 2013 through September 15, 2013, those expenses would first be applied to your 2012 remaining balance before the expenses are applied to your new 2013 account. This eases the “use-itor-lose-it” rule. Unfortunately, this grace period is not available for the Dependent Care Account. All claims for reimbursement for the Dependent Care Account must be for expenses incurred within the plan year (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.) Claims Run-Out Period For both the Medical Expense Account as well as the Dependent Care Account you have 90 days from the last day of the plan year in which to submit claims for expenses incurred within the plan year. This means you are allowed to submit claims for expenses incurred from July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 until September 30, 2013. Claims submitted for reimbursement of your 2012-2013 plan year after September 30, 2013 will not be processed and any remaining balance will be forfeited. Claim Reimbursement Procedures In order to receive reimbursement for eligible health care from your Medical Expense Account, you will need to complete and submit a Santa Rosa City Schools Claim Form for Reimbursement along with legitimate documentation of your expenses: • On the Claim Form for Reimbursement, you will need to provide your name, social security number, home and work phone number as well as your signature and the date. • You will also need to complete the appropriate section of the claim form based on the account(s) in which you are participating. Provide the date(s) of service, the service provider, a brief service expense description, patient name as well as the net amount. • You will need to attach a copy of the Explanation of Benefits from your insurance carrier (Medical, dental and/or vision) or you may submit the printed receipt or billing statement as long as they provide the amount charged for each service/item and the date or service. • PLEASE NOTE: Per IRS regulations, all medical/dental/vision expenses must be submitted to your appropriate insurance carrier regardless of whether or not it is a covered benefit. If you do not have insurance, please make a note on your Claim Form for Reimbursement each time you submit for reimbursement. In order to receive reimbursement for eligible health care from your Dependent Care Account, you will need to complete and submit a Claim Form for Reimbursement along with legitimate documentation of your expenses: • • On the Claim Form for Reimbursement, you will need to provide your name, social security number, home and work phone number as well as your signature and the date. You will also need to complete the appropriate section of the claim form based on the account(s) in which you are participating. Provide the date(s) of service, the name of your dependent care service provider, their address and tax i.d./ social security number and/or license number, the name of your dependent(s) and the amount charged. Claim Submittal Claims can be submitted at any time and claim submittal is decided by the employee. Claims received by Wednesday are prepared for the weekly check run on Thursday and payments are mailed out on Fridays. There is no minimum reimbursement request, we will process a check for any amount. Claim Reimbursement Medical Expense Account - You are eligible to receive your full annual election amount day one of the plan year regardless of the actual current balance of your account. Dependent Care Account - You are only eligible to receive your current account balance under your Dependent Care Account. If you submit a claim requesting more than the current balance of your account you will receive a check for a partial payment, the remainder of your claim will be carried over to the next month for payment until further funds are contributed. Claim Rejection If a claim submitted for reimbursement from your Medical Expense/Dependent Care Account(s) is received and part of the claim cannot be processed, you will receive a letter with your partial check explaining what specifically was denied, the reason for denial and if applicable, what is needed to receive reimbursement if the item/service was an eligible expense. You may then follow the directions in the letter to obtain the necessary documentation/information to re-submit your request. If a claim is submitted for reimbursement from your Medical Expense/Dependent Care Account(s) is received and the expense(s) are ineligible for reimbursement you will receive a letter explaining what specifically was denied and the reason for denial. Employee Statements Employee Statements are provided automatically by mail to you every quarter. These statements show your monthly contributions, payments and remaining funds to date. Your Employee Statement reflects both your Medical Expense Account activity as well as your Dependent Care Account activity. If at any time during the year you wish to request your balance or inquire on your account, you may contact: Shirrell Consulting Services angela@shirrellconsulting.com Phone: (707) 544-1801 Fax: (707) 544-1804 Eligible Dependent Care Expenses The Dependent Care Account can be used for expenses related to the care of your dependent(s) preformed in or outside of your home while you or your spouse is at work or if you or your spouse, attend school full-time. (See IRS publication 503 for further examples of covered expenses: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p503.pdf) • Day Care Center - Licensed day care centers, preschools, nursery schools, and day camps (Expenses paid for over night camps are not a reimbursable expense.) In order to be classified as an eligible dependent care provider, these centers must: Not be for the primary purpose of education Comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the state, city or town in which it is located Receive a payment, fee or grant from the individuals for whom it provides services • Caregiver - An individual providing dependent care services. This could be anyone but: You or your spouse Anyone you claim as a dependent on your taxes You or your spouses child, unless he/she is 19 years or older • Eligible Dependent - You may receive reimbursement for any dependent whom you claim on your tax return as long as they: are you or your spouses child (son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter) under the age of 13 Physically or mentally incapable of caring for him/herself. This could be a handicapped child (regardless of age) or family member who lives with you for more than half of the plan year. Eligible Medical Expenses The Medical Expense Account can be used for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance incurred by yourself or eligible family member. (See IRS publication 502 for further examples of covered expenses: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf) • Eligible Family Member - You may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred by any person who is included as a dependent on your federal tax return: Yourself • Your spouse or a domestic partner who qualifies as a tax dependent You or your spouses child (son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter) Eligible Expenses - Must be incurred for an eligible medical, dental or vision service. Medically necessary Not covered or reimbursable by your insurance Acceptable under IRS publication 502 Many over-the-counter items QUALIFYING MEDICAL EXPENSES *Acupuncture *Ambulance *Artificial limbs *Artificial teeth & eyes *Auto modifications (hand controls, etc.) *Birth control *Blood donor *Braille books & magazines *Chiropractic *Co-insurance *Contact lens solution *Cost of physical or mental illness confinement *Crutches *Deductibles *Dental care, orthodontic treatment *Diagnostic fees *Doctor’s fees *Drugs (legal prescriptions only & insulin) *Elastic hosiery, medically necessary *Eyeglasses/contacts *Eye examination fees SERVICES NOT REIMBURSABLE: *Cosmetic surgery *Dance lessons *Dental bleaching or teeth whitening *Diapers or diaper services *Fitness expenses *Funeral expenses *Hair transplant *Health club dues *Maternity clothes *Medical, dental, vision or COBRA premiums *Swimming Lessons *Special tooth cleaning systems ex: Sonicare *Homeopathic medicine *Hospital *Laboratory *Laser eye surgery *Massages only for stress relief or to treat illness *Nursing care *Oculist *Ophthalmologist *Optician therapy treatment *Over the counter drugs that are medically necessary *Oxygen equipment *Physicians fees *Prescribed medicines *Psychiatric care *Psychologist fees *Seeing-eye dogs *Transportation *Wheelchair *Wigs (for medical reasons only) *X-rays REQUIRES DOCTOR LETTER: Must be reviewed for approval *Acne Medication *Dental Flouride *Exercise programs *Herbs *Hormone therapy and treatment *Orthopedic shoes and inserts *Minerals *Supplements *Vitamins The treasury department and the IRS decided that certain over-the counter (OTC) drugs can be reimbursed through your Flexible Spending Plan. This means that reimbursements for over-the-counter drugs under your FSA plan can be claimed tax free. Allowed FSA medical care expenses include amounts paid for diagnosing, curing mitigating or treatment of disease. Please note that this is not a complete list, but is intended to provide Plan participants with examples of OTC items that may be eligible. Eligible OTC Medical Supplies Itemized receipt required with claim request. · Adult incontinence products (e.g. Depends) · Birth control products (e.g. prophylactics) · Contact lens solution · Denture adhesives · Ear supplies (e.g. ear plugs) · First aid supplies (e.g. band-aids) · Health monitors (e.g. blood pressure, cholesterol, HIV, thermometers) · Hearing aid batteries · Heat wraps (e.g. ThermaCare) · Heating pads, hot water bottles · Insulin & diabetic supplies · Medicine dropper/spoon · Motion sickness devices · Supports/braces (e.g. ankle, knee, wrist, therapeutic glove) OTC Drugs and Medicines Requiring a Prescription · Acne medications · Allergy and sinus medications (e.g. Benadryl, Claritin, Sudafed) · Anti-fungal medications (e.g. Lotramin AF) · Anti-itch medications (e.g. Caladryl, Cortizone) · Cold sore medications · Cough, cold & flu remedies · Decongestants · Diaper rash ointments · First aid creams · Gastrointestinal aids (antacids, antidiarrhea medicines, laxatives – nonfiber, nausea medications) · Lactose intolerance pills · Motion sickness pills · Nasal sprays for congestion (e.g. Afrin) · Pain relievers (e.g. aspirin, Excedrin, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin) · Pre-natal vitamins · Sleeping aids · Smoking cessation medications (e.g. nicotine gum or patches) · Suppositories · Toothache relievers (e.g. Orajel) · Topical ointments for gingivitis · Wart remover medications · Yeast infection creams (e.g. Monistat) Dual-purpose Items Itemized receipt and Certification of Medical Necessity form required with claim request. · Calcium supplements · Fiber supplements · Foot insoles · Herbal medicines · Homeopathic remedies · Hormone therapy · Joint supplements · Nasal strips & snore relief (e.g. Breathe Right) · Vaporizers/humidifiers ·Vitamins/minerals/supp lements Ineligible OTC Items Do not submit for reimbursement. · Baby diapers · Cosmetics · Deodorants · Face creams · Feminine hygiene products · Hair removal products · Insect repellants · Lip balms (e.g. Chapstick, Blistex) · Lotions/Moisteners · Mouthwashes · Shampoos · Soaps · Sport energy liquids, bars, etc. · Stay awake aids (e.g. No Doz) · Suntan lotions · Teeth whitening products · Toiletries · Toothpaste · Tooth brush · Wrinkle reducer Mid-Year Changes/”Qualifying Events” In order to make a change to your original elected election(s), you must have a “qualifying event”. “Qualifying events” allow you to increase or decrease your annual election(s), terminate your contributions or enroll mid-year. Medical Expense Account “Qualifying Events” - A change in status that makes you eligible to change your elections to your Medical Expense Account are as follows: • Becoming a new eligible employee with Santa Rosa City Schools • Marriage, divorce or annulment • Birth or adoption of a child • Returning from a leave of absence • Death of a spouse or child Dependent Care Account “Qualifying Events” - A change in status that makes you eligible to change your elections to your Dependent Care Account are as follows: • Ineligibility of a dependent • Birth or adoption of a child • Death of a spouse or child • Marriage, divorce or annulment • Start or termination of employment for you or your spouse For both the Medical Expense Account as well as the Dependent Care Account regarding a mid-year change you must notify your employer or Shirrell Consulting Services within 30 days of “qualifying event” and be able to provide proper documentation. You will need to revise your open enrollment form so the proper adjustments can be made to your payroll deductions as well as your account(s). Termination of Employment/Leave of Absence If you decide to take a Leave of Absence or if your employment through Santa Rosa City Schools is terminated and you wish to keep your full annual election you may choose to have the remainder of your election taken from your last pay-check on a pre-tax basis. In order to be reimbursed for the balance remaining in your account(s), you must submit your claim with receipts for expenses incurred during the time of employment to Shirrell Consulting Services within 90 days of the last day of employment. To make this easier for you, once Shirrell Consulting Services, is notified by Santa Rosa City Schools of your leave of absence or termination of employment our office will adjust your annual election(s) appropriately, send you a letter informing you of the balance remaining and give you a deadline to submit claims for the disbursement of your account balance(s). If at the time of your leave of absence or employment termination you have been reimbursed more than your total adjusted annual contribution, our office will send you a letter requesting the money that was over-reimbursed to you be returned. Shirrell Consulting Services 320 College Ave., Ste 340 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Phone: (707) 544-1801 Fax: (707) 544-1804 Email: angela@shirrellconsulting.com 1 General Notice of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights (California Employees) Date: __________ Dear: ________________________________________ Name or Status of Qualified Beneficiary(ies) Introduction You are receiving this notice because you have recently become covered under a group health plan (the Plan). This notice contains important information about your right to COBRA continuation coverage, which is a temporary extension of coverage under the Plan. This notice generally explains COBRA continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your family, and what you need to do to protect the right to receive it. The right to COBRA continuation coverage was created by a federal law, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). COBRA continuation coverage can become available to you when you would otherwise lose your group health coverage. It can also become available to other members of your family who are covered under the Plan when they would otherwise lose their group health coverage. For additional information about your rights and obligations under the Plan and under federal law, you should review the Plan’s Summary Plan Description or see the contact information below.. What is COBRA Continuation Coverage? COBRA continuation coverage is a continuation of Plan coverage when coverage would otherwise end because of a life event known as a “qualifying event.” Specific qualifying events are listed later in this notice. After a qualifying event, COBRA continuation coverage must be offered to each person who is a “qualified beneficiary.” You, your spouse, and your dependent children could become qualified beneficiaries if coverage under the Plan is lost because of the qualifying event. Under the Plan, qualified beneficiaries who elect COBRA continuation coverage must pay for COBRA continuation coverage. If you are an employee, you will become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because either one of the following qualifying events happens: • Your hours of employment are reduced, or • Your employment ends for any reason other than your gross misconduct. If you are the spouse of an employee, you will become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because any of the following qualifying events happens: • Your spouse dies; • Your spouse’s hours of employment are reduced; • Your spouse’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • Your spouse becomes entitled to Medicare* benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both); or • You become divorced or legally separated from your spouse. Your dependent children will become qualified beneficiaries if they lose coverage under the Plan because any of the following qualifying events happens: • The parent-employee dies; • The parent-employee’s hours of employment are reduced; • The parent-employee’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • The parent-employee becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (Part A, Part B, or both); • The parents become divorced or legally separated; or • The child stops being eligible for coverage under the plan as a “dependent child.” * The interaction of Medicare and receipt of COBRA benefits is a complex area of the law. Please consult with your legal counsel or a benefits specialist to ensure proper compliance with applicable legal requirements. This Plan provides retiree health coverage, so you should read the following paragraph: Sometimes, filing a proceeding in bankruptcy under title 11 of the United States Code can be a qualifying event. If a proceeding in bankruptcy is filed with respect to this company, and that bankruptcy results in the loss of coverage of any retired employee covered under the Plan, the retired employee will become a qualified beneficiary with respect to the bankruptcy. The retired employee’s spouse, surviving spouse, and dependent children will also become qualified beneficiaries if bankruptcy results in the loss of their coverage under the Plan. When is COBRA Coverage Available? The Plan will offer COBRA continuation coverage to qualified beneficiaries only after the Human Resources Technician has been notified that a qualifying event has occurred. When the qualifying event is the end of employment or reduction of hours of employment, death of the employee or the employee's becoming entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both), the employer must notify their Human Resources Technician of the qualifying event. You Must Give Notice of Some Qualifying Events For the other qualifying events (divorce or legal separation of the employee and spouse or a dependent child’s losing eligibility for coverage as a dependent child), you must notify you Human Resources Technician within 30 days of the qualifying event. How is COBRA Coverage Provided? Once the Plan Administrator receives notice that a qualifying event has occurred, COBRA continuation coverage will be offered to each of the qualified beneficiaries. Each qualified beneficiary will have an independent right to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Covered employees may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their spouses, and parents may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their children. How Long will Continuation Coverage Last? COBRA continuation coverage is a temporary continuation of coverage: • When the qualifying event is the death of the employee, the employee's becoming entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both), your divorce or legal separation, or a dependent child's losing eligibility as a dependent child, COBRA continuation coverage lasts for up to a total of 36 months. When the qualifying event is the end of employment or reduction of the employee's hours of employment, and • the employee became entitled to Medicare benefits less than 18 months before the qualifying event, COBRA continuation coverage for qualified beneficiaries other than the employee lasts until 36 months after the date of Medicare entitlement. For example, if a covered employee becomes entitled to Medicare 8 months before the date on which his employment terminates, COBRA continuation coverage for his spouse and children can last up to 36 months after the date of Medicare entitlement, which is equal to 28 months after the date of the qualifying event (36 months minus 8 months). • Otherwise, when the qualifying event is the end of employment or reduction of the employee’s hours of employment, COBRA continuation coverage generally lasts for only up to a total of 18 months. There are two ways in which this 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage can be extended: 1. Disability extension of 18-month period of continuation coverage If you or anyone in your family covered under the Plan is determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be disabled and you notify Shirrell Consulting or CVT in a timely fashion, you and your entire family may be entitled to receive up to an additional 11 months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a total maximum of 29 months. The disability would have to have started at some time before the 60th day of COBRA continuation coverage and must last at least until the end of the 18-month period of continuation coverage. Notice of an SSA disability determination should be given to: Shirrell Consulting Services (For Certificated, Confidential, Supervisory and Management Employees) 3630 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, CA. 95405 (707) 544-1801 CVT (For Classified Employees) (800) 288-9870 2. Second qualifying event extension of 18-month period of continuation coverage If your family experiences another qualifying event while receiving 18 months of COBRA continuation coverage, the spouse and dependent children in your family can get up to 18 additional months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a maximum of 36 months, if notice of the second qualifying event is properly given to the Plan. This extension may be available to the spouse and any dependent children receiving continuation coverage if the employee or former employee dies, becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both), or gets divorced or legally separated, or if the dependent child stops being eligible under the Plan as a dependent child, but only if the event would have caused the spouse or dependent child to lose coverage under the Plan had the first qualifying event not occurred. Extended Cal-COBRA Coverage for California Employees The Plan must offer any qualified beneficiary who is entitled to less than 36 months of continuation coverage under COBRA and has exhausted such coverage the opportunity to extend coverage under Cal-COBRA to a total of 36 months from the date the qualified beneficiary’s continuation coverage began. A qualified beneficiary electing such further continuation coverage must pay to the group plan, on or before the due date of each payment but not more frequently than on a monthly basis, not more than 110 percent of the applicable rate charged for a covered employee or, in the case of dependent coverage, not more than 110 percent of the applicable rate charged to a similarly situated individual under the group benefit plan being continued under the group contract. In the case of a qualified beneficiary who is determined to be disabled by SSA (see “Disability” above), the qualified beneficiary shall be required to pay to the group health plan an amount no greater than 150 percent of the group rate after the first 18 months of continuation coverage. If You Have Questions Questions concerning your Plan or your COBRA continuation coverage rights should be addressed to the contact or contacts identified below. For more information about your rights under ERISA, including COBRA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other laws affecting group health plans, contact the nearest Regional or District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in your area or visit the EBSA website at www.dol.gov/ebsa. (Addresses and phone numbers of Regional and District EBSA Offices are available through EBSA’s website.) Keep Your Plan Informed of Address Changes In order to protect your family’s rights, you should keep the Plan Contacts informed of any changes in the addresses of family members. You should also keep a copy, for your records, of any notices you send to the Plan Contacts. Plan Contact Information For information about COBRA continuation coverage, contact: Shirrell Consulting Services (For Certificated, Confidential, Supervisory and Management Employees) 3630 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, CA. 95405 (707) 544-1801 CVT (For Classified Employees) (800) 288-9870 I acknowledge that I have received a copy of my Initial COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights ____________________________________ Employee Signature ___________________________ Date ____________________________________ Human Resources Technician Signature ___________________________ Date Section 125 and Retirement Savings Options Certificated Plan Type Administered By Classified 75, 367 and Supervisory Notes Section 125 Shirrell Consulting Pre-tax benefits, FSA, Dependent Care STRS Retirement 8% employee contribution. 8.24% District Contribution CalSTRS 403(b) CalPERS 457 Plan STRS CalSTRS— Tax Sheltered 1-800-892-7494, Annuity—pays www.CalSTRS40 out over time. 3bComply.com CalPERS— 1-800-260-0659 https:// calpers.ingplans. com Mutual Funds, etc. pay out when person wants it. Plan Type Administered By Notes Section 125 American Fidelity Pre-tax benefits, FSA, Dependent Care and other optional benefits PERS Retirement Plan CalSTRS 403(b) CalPERS 457 Plan PERS 7% employee contribution. 10.9% District Contribution CalSTRS— Tax Sheltered 1-800-892-7494, Annuity—pays www.CalSTRS40 out over time. 3bComply.com CalPERS— 1-800-260-0659 https:// calpers.ingplans. com Mutual Funds, etc. pay out when person wants it. Classified Management and Confidential Plan Type Administered By Section 125 Shirrell Consulting Notes Pre-tax benefits, FSA, Dependent Care PERS Retirement Plan PERS 7% employee contribution. 10.9% District Contribution CalSTRS 403(b) CalSTRS— Tax Sheltered 1-800-892-7494, Annuity—pays www.CalSTRS40 out over time. 3bComply.com CalPERS 457 Plan CalPERS— 1-800-260-0659 https:// calpers.ingplans. com Optional Benefits American Fidelity Life, Disability, Accident. Mutual Funds, etc. pay out when person wants it. Business Services (707)528-5382 ______________________________________________________________________________ DATE: January 30, 2015 TO: All Employees of Santa Rosa City Schools FROM: Steve Eichman, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Notice of Eligibility for 403(b) or 457 Plan Participation and 2015 Contribution Limits One of the voluntary benefits that Santa Rosa City Schools offers its employees is the ability to participate in a 403(b) and/or a 457 (often called a “tax sheltered annuity” or TSA) plan. These plans allow you to defer a portion of your paycheck to a retirement plan on a pre-tax basis. Under federal law, you do not have to pay federal or state income taxes on your contributions or account earnings until you take the money out of the plan. The IRS has established an annual limit for contributions to a TSA plan. For 2015, the annual limit is $18,000 per plan. Employees age 50 and over can invest an additional $6,000 per year as a “catch-up” contribution. All employees of the District are eligible to participate in these plans. You can sign up at any time during the year. The deadline to complete enrollment information is: 403(b): Fill out the forms online no later than the 10th of the month, in order to have your contribution deducted at the end of the month. See instructions below to access the CalSTRS 403(b) website. 457: Turn forms in to Reyna Gonzalez, no later than the 10th of the month, in order to have your contribution deducted at the end of the month. See instructions below to obtain forms for the 457 plan. The 457 plan is administered by CalPERS. If you are interested in enrolling or would like more information, you may do one of the following: 1. Obtain an enrollment packet from the District Office: Reyna Gonzalez at 528-5332. 2. Visit the CalPERS website at https://calpers.ingplans.com to download forms. 3. Call the CalPERS 457 Plan Information Line at 1-800-260-0659. 211 RIDGWAY AVENUE ◊ SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 The 403(b) plan is administered by CalSTRS 403bComply, in partnership with JEM Resource Partners. If you are interested in enrolling or would like more information, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to www.CalSTRS403bComply.com. Click on “Login” on the left side of the screen. Choose the Status that applies to you. Carefully read the Login Instructions and click on “Login” a. Login according to the instructions b. The Plan password can also be found on your Employer’s Summary Plan Description under the Plan Descriptions tab on the homepage. 5. If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance, please call JEM Customer Service at (888) 892-7494. In Partnership with JEM Resource Partners Toll Free: 888.892.7494 Fax: 888.989.9247 Email: 403b@CalSTRS403bComply.com Website: www.CalSTRS403bComply.com 403bComply Compliance & Administration Solutions ANNUAL 403(b) PLAN NOTICE TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: WHY DO I NEED TO SAVE IF I HAVE CalSTRS OR CalPERS RETIREMENT? Your pension may not replace all of your income in retirement. The average retiree receives 60-65 percent of their income at retirement. For example, if your current salary is $5,000 per month and your retirement benefit equals 65 percent of your current salary, you will receive $3,250 each month. However, CalSTRS research indicates that retirees must receive 90-95 percent of their income in retirement to maintain their current standard of living. In the above example the member has a shortfall of $1,750 per month. WHY SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE TO A 403(b) PLAN The new school year is an ideal time to make you aware of your eligibility to participate in your employer’s 403(b) retirement plan. The 403(b) plan (often called a “tax-sheltered annuity” or TSA) is a voluntary plan that allows you to defer a portion of your paycheck to a retirement plan. This is a great benefit offered by your employer to help you bridge your retirement income gap and lower your current taxes. Under federal tax law, you do not have to pay income taxes on your contributions or account earnings until you take the money out of the plan. Please continue reading for details on how to enroll and how easy it is to start saving now. Also explore why it is a good idea to invest for retirement. IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT YOUR 403(b) PLAN: A. You may start, stop or change your payroll deduction contribution to the Plan at any time. The deadline for doing this for each pay period is on the CalSTRS 403bComply website. Go to www.CalSTRS403bComply.com,* click on PLAN DESCRIPTIONS on the left side of the page and then scroll down to the material for your employer. This will include a simple Summary Plan Description and a payroll schedule. B. You may contribute 100% of your compensation up to $18,000 for 2016 if you are under age 50. Employees who are age 50 or over at the end of the calendar year can also make catch-up contributions of up to $6,000 in 2016 beyond the basic limit on elective deferrals. There are no other restrictions on your right to make contributions to the Plan. C. To see other Plan features for your employer, such as whether your Plan allows Roth 403(b) contributions, go to the Summary Plan Description as described in item A. above. To make a 403(b) salary reduction election or changes online please: 1. Go to www.CalSTRS403bComply.com.* • Bridge your retirement income gap • Lower your taxes • Automatic saving; payroll deducted • Easy to start saving now CALSTRS 403(b) PLAN LIMITS 2/2016 2. Click on LOGIN on the left side of the screen. 3. To make a change to your current salary deferral, click LOGIN and enter your credentials to access your account 4. To enroll in the Plan, click LOGIN next to “I have never been in a plan”, enter the plan password listed on the summary plan description for your employer and select BEGIN. Ifyouhaveanyproblems,pleasecallCalSTRS403bComplyCustomerServiceat888.892.7494. *If you do not have Internet access or need assistance, please call us at (800) 943-9179 and we can assist you with these services by phone. Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 TO: All Staff FROM: Jason A. Lea, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources RE: Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 The Human Resources Department of the Santa Rosa City Schools is required by Federal and State law, education code and board policy to provide employees with the following notifications and requires signed acknowledgment that such notifications were received and read. (AR 4112.9 Employee Notifications) Please be sure to sign the acknowledgment form with your school secretary, office manager or department supervisor. ~ Thank you ~ The following are provided for your information: PUBLIC NOTICE – SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE 1. Complaints Concerning District Employees; Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 1312.1 (06/08). 2. Uniform Complaint Procedures; Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 1312.3 (03/13). Uniform complaint procedures for students, parents, and guardians are included for your review. 3. Tobacco-Free Schools; Board Policy & Administrative Regulations 3513.3 (10/13) 4. Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace; Board Policy 4020 (04/12) 5. Nondiscrimination in Employment; Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 4030 (02/08). General compliance notice for your review which is to be posted in a visible location for employees, students, parents, and guardians at all district site locations. 6. Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment; Administrative Regulation 4031 (02/08). 7. Employee Use of Technology; Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 4040 (02/08) 8. Oath of affirmation of allegiance required of public employees Administrative Regulation 4112.3/4212.3/4312.3 (2/08) 9. Sexual Harassment; Board Policies & Administrative Regulations 4119.11 (05/13) 1 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 10. Employees with Infectious Disease; Board Policies 4119.41 (02/08) 11. Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens; Board Policy & Administrative Regulations 4119.42 (02/08). This portion includes Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens Exhibit Hepatitis “B” Vaccine Declination4112.3 12. Universal Precautions; Board Policy & Administrative Regulations 4119.43 (02/08) 13. Appointment and Conditions of Employment Administrative Regulations 4212 (04/08) 14. Demotion/Reassignment Board Policy & Administrative Regulations 4313.2 (04/12) 15. Student Conduct; Board Policy 5131 (06/12), Administrative Regulation & Exhibit (06/11) 16. Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting; Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 5141.4 (01/16) For additional Board Policies, follow these steps to access our updated policies and regulations: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to our district website at www.srcs.k12.ca.us. At the bottom of the page, under Quick Links, choose Board Policies and Regulations. Click on the GAMUT Online link in the middle of the screen. Search the Santa Rosa City Schools for key words or policy/code numbers. If further clarification is needed, please call me at (707)-528-5352. Sincerely, Jason A. Lea Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Santa Rosa City Schools – 211 Ridgeway Avenue – Santa Rosa, CA 95401 – (707) 528-5352 - Fax (707) 528-5487 2 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 PUBLIC NOTICE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410, Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) The Superintendent or designee shall provide multiple opportunities for members of the public to give input on district and school issues and operations. Community members are encouraged to become involved in school activities, participate on district and school committees, provide input at Board meetings, submit suggestions to district staff, and use the district's complaint procedures as appropriate. (BP 1100, Communication with the Public) See Board Policies and Administrative Regulations: 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures 3555 – Nutrition Program Compliance 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11/5145.7 – Sexual Harassment 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials 1312.4 - Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment 4144/4244/4344 - Complaints Office responsible for overall district compliance with all nondiscrimination provisions: Santa Rosa City Schools Child Welfare and Attendance 211 Ridgway Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 528-5137 Students, parents or guardians, or any other individual having questions or concerns regarding the nondiscrimination policy of the Santa Rosa City Schools or the filing of discrimination complaints should contact the appropriate district office: Complaint Individual District Office Telephone Gender Equity K-6 Students 7-12 Students Anna Guzman, C&I K-6 Diann Kitamura, C&I 7-12 528-5272 528-5284 Sexual Harassment K-12 Students Employees Mary Ann Ayala, CWA Jason Lea, Human Resources 528-5137 528-5352 Section 504 Handicapped Students Handicapped Employees Steve Mizera, Special Services Jason Lea, Human Resources 528-5322 528-5352 K-6 Students 7-12 Students Employees Students or Employees Students or Employees Anna Guzman, C&I K-6 Diann Kitamura, C&I 7-12 Jason Lea, Human Resources Steve Eichman, Business Services Anna Guzman, State and Federal Programs 528-5272 528-5284 528-5352 528-5381 528-5788 Title IX and Other* CCR Title 5 Title II e.g. race, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, creed, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status. For assistance in determining the application of the District’s policies on nondiscrimination, and in pursuing informal resolution of complaints, you may contact Human Resources at 528-5352. When requested, Human Resources will provide referrals to outside agencies such as *EEOC or DFEH (as to employment) or OCR (as to students or employees). Public Notice Nondiscrimination Compliance 3 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Complaints Concerning District Employees BP 1312.1 Community Relations The Board of Education accepts responsibility for providing a means by which the public can hold employees accountable for their actions. The Board desires that complaints be resolved expeditiously without disrupting the educational process. The Superintendent or designee shall develop regulations which permit the public to submit complaints against district employees in an appropriate way. These regulations shall protect the rights of involved parties. The Board may serve as an appeals body if the complaint is not resolved. (cf. 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) The Board prohibits retaliation against complainants. The Superintendent or designee at his/her discretion may keep a complainant's identity confidential, except to the extent necessary to investigate the complaint. The district will not investigate anonymous complaints unless it so desires. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 33308.1 Guidelines on procedure for filing child abuse complaints 35146 Closed sessions 44031 Personnel file contents and inspection 44811 Disruption of public school activities 44932-44949 Resignation, dismissal and leaves of absence (rights of employee; procedures to follow) 48987 Child abuse guidelines GOVERNMENT CODE 54957 Closed session; complaints re employees 54957.6 Closed session; salaries or fringe benefits PENAL CODE 273 Cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of child 11164-11174.3 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE 300 Minors subject to jurisdiction of juvenile court Management Resources: CDE LEGAL ADVISORIES 0910.93 Guidelines for parents to report suspected child abuse by school district employees or other persons against a pupil at school site (LO:4-93) Policy adopted: June 25, 2008 4 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Complaints Concerning District Employees AR 1312.1 Community Relations AR 1312.1(a) The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether a complaint should be considered a complaint against the district and/or an individual employee, and whether it should be resolved by the district's process for complaints concerning personnel and/or other district procedures. (cf. 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 4144/4244/4344 - Complaints) To promote prompt and fair resolution of the complaint, the following procedures shall govern the resolution of complaints against district employees: 1. Every effort should be made to resolve a complaint at the earliest possible stage. Whenever possible, the complainant should communicate directly to the employee in order to resolve concerns. 2. If a complainant is unable or unwilling to resolve the complaint directly with the employee, he/she may submit an oral or written complaint to the employee's immediate supervisor or the principal. Complaints must be submitted within a reasonable period of time not to exceed three months from the event giving rise to the complaint. 3. filed All complaints related to district personnel other than administrators shall be submitted in writing to the principal or immediate supervisor. If the complainant is unable to prepare complaint in writing, administrative staff shall help him/her to do so. Complaints related principal or central office administrator shall be initially filed in writing with the Superintendent or designee. Complaints related to the Superintendent shall be initially in writing with the Board. 4. in When a written complaint is received, the employee shall be notified within five days or accordance with collective bargaining agreements. 5. A written complaint shall include: a. b. c. The full name of each employee involved A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts surrounding it A specific description of any prior attempt to discuss the complaint with the employee and the failure to resolve the matter 6. Staff responsible for investigating complaints shall attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the parties involved within 30 days. the to a 5 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Complaints Concerning District Employees (continued) AR 1312.1(b) 7. Both the complainant and the employee against whom the complaint was made may appeal a decision by the principal or immediate supervisor to the Superintendent or designee, who shall attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the person involved within 30 days. Parties should consider and accept the Superintendent or designee's decision as final. However, the complainant, the employee, or the Superintendent or designee may ask to address the Board regarding the complaint. 8. Before any Board consideration of a complaint, the Superintendent or designee shall submit to the Board a written report concerning the complaint, including but not limited to: a. The full name of each employee involved b. A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts surrounding it, sufficient to inform the Board and the parties as to the precise nature of the complaint and to allow the parties to prepare a response c. A copy of the signed original complaint d. A summary of the action taken by the Superintendent or designee, together with his/her specific finding that the problem has not been resolved and the reasons 9. The Board may uphold the Superintendent's decision without hearing the complaint. 10. All parties to a complaint may be asked to attend a Board meeting in order to clarify the issue and present all available evidence. 11. A closed session may be held to hear the complaint in accordance with law. (cf. 9321 - Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) (cf. 9323 - Meeting Conduct) 12. The decision of the Board shall be final. Any complaint of child abuse or neglect alleged against a district employee shall be reported to the appropriate local agencies in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation. (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) Regulation approved: June 25, 2008 6 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Uniform Complaint Procedures BP 1312.3 Community Relations The Governing Board recognizes that the district has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The district shall investigate and seek to resolve any complaints alleging failure to comply with such laws and/or alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in accordance with the uniform complaint procedures. The district shall use the uniform complaint procedures to resolve any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in district programs and activities based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used to address any complaint alleging the district's failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities, the requirements for the development and adoption of a school safety plan, and state and/or federal laws in adult education programs, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical education and training programs, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs. (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges) (cf. 3320 - Claims and Actions Against the District) (cf. 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals) (cf. 3555 - Nutrition Program Compliance) (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) (cf. 5148 - Child Care and Development) (cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Program) (cf. 6171 - Title I Programs) 7 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 (cf. 6174 - Education for English Language Learners) (cf. 6175 - Migrant Education Program) (cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education) (cf. 6178.1 - Work-Based Learning) (cf. 6178.2 - Regional Occupational Center/Program) (cf. 6200 - Adult Education) The Board prohibits any form of retaliation against any complainant in the complaint process. Participation in the complaint process shall not in any way affect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant. The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible. The Board recognizes that a neutral mediator can often suggest a compromise that is agreeable to all parties in a dispute. In accordance with the uniform complaint procedures, whenever all parties to a complaint agree to try resolving the problem through mediation, the Superintendent or designee shall initiate that process. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the results are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. In investigating complaints, the confidentiality of the parties involved and the integrity of the process shall be protected. As appropriate for any complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the Superintendent or designee may keep the identity of a complainant confidential to the extent that the investigation of the complaint is not obstructed. (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 5125 - Student Records) (cf. 9011 - Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information) The district's Williams uniform complaint procedures, AR 1312.4, shall be used to investigate and resolve any complaint related to the following: 1. Sufficiency of textbooks or instructional materials 2. Emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of students or staff 3. Teacher vacancies and misassignments 4. Deficiency in the district's provision of instruction and/or services to any student who, by the completion of grade 12, has not passed one or both parts of the high school exit examination (cf. 1312.4 - Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination 8200-8498 Child care and development programs 8 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 8500-8538 Adult basic education 18100-18203 School libraries 32289 School safety plan, uniform complaint procedures 35186 Williams uniform complaint procedures 37254 Intensive instruction and services for students who have not passed exit exam 41500-41513 Categorical education block grants 48985 Notices in language other than English 49010-49013 Student fees 49060-49079 Student records 49490-49590 Child nutrition programs 52160-52178 Bilingual education programs 52300-52490 Career technical education 52500-52616.24 Adult schools 52800-52870 School-based program coordination 54000-54028 Economic impact aid programs 54100-54145 Miller-Unruh Basic Reading Act 54400-54425 Compensatory education programs 54440-54445 Migrant education 54460-54529 Compensatory education programs 56000-56867 Special education programs 59000-59300 Special schools and centers 64000-64001 Consolidated application process GOVERNMENT CODE 11135 Nondiscrimination in programs or activities funded by state 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act PENAL CODE 422.55 Hate crime; definition 422.6 Interference with constitutional right or privilege CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 3080 Application of section 4600-4687 Uniform complaint procedures 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6301-6577 Title I basic programs 6601-6777 Title II preparing and recruiting high quality teachers and principals 6801-6871 Title III language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students 7101-7184 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act 7201-7283g Title V promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs 7301-7372 Title V rural and low-income school programs Management Resources: WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: March 13, 2013 Santa Rosa, California (1/06 3/12 1/13) 3/13 9 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Uniform Complaint Procedures AR 1312.3 Community Relations Except as the Governing Board may otherwise specifically provide in other Board policies, the uniform complaint procedures shall be used only to investigate and resolve complaints alleging violations of federal or state laws or regulations governing specific educational programs, the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participating in educational activities, and unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, as specified in accompanying Board policy. (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. 1312.4 - Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) The district's uniform complaint procedures policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all district schools and offices, including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. If 15 percent or more of students enrolled in a particular district school speak a single primary language other than English, the district's policy, regulation, forms, and notices concerning uniform complaint procedures shall be translated into that language. (Education Code 234.1, 48985) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) Compliance Officers The following compliance officer(s) shall receive and investigate complaints and shall ensure district compliance with law: Child Welfare and Attendance Santa Rosa School District 211 Ridgeway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 528-5137 The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws and programs for which they are responsible. Designated employees may have access to legal counsel as determined by the Superintendent or designee. (cf. 9124 - Attorney) 10 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Notifications The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide written notification of the district's uniform complaint procedures to students, employees, parents/guardians, the district advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. (Education Code 262.3, 49013; 5 CCR 4622) (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges) (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) The notice shall: 1. Identify the person(s), position(s), or unit(s) responsible for receiving complaints 2. Advise the complainant of any civil law remedies that may be available to him/her under state or federal discrimination laws, if applicable 3. Advise the complainant of the appeal process, including, if applicable, the complainant's right to take a complaint directly to the California Department of Education (CDE) or to pursue remedies before civil courts or other public agencies 4. Include statements that: a. The district has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. b. The complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension of the timeline. c. A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. d. The complainant has a right to appeal the district's decision to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the district's decision. e. The appeal to the CDE must include a copy of the complaint filed with the district and a copy of the district's decision. f. Copies of the district's uniform complaint procedures are available free of charge. Procedures All complaints shall be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of the district's receipt of the complaint. (5 CCR 4631) 11 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Compliance officers shall maintain a record of each complaint and subsequent related actions, including all information required for compliance with 5 CCR 4631 and 4633. All parties involved in allegations shall be notified when a complaint is filed, when a complaint meeting or hearing is scheduled, and when a decision or ruling is made. Step 1: Filing of Complaint Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint of the district's alleged noncompliance with federal or state laws or regulations governing educational programs. (5 CCR 4630) A complaint concerning unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying may be filed only by a person who alleges that he/she personally suffered unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying or by a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been subjected to it. The complaint shall be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying occurred, or six months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. However, upon written request by the complainant, the Superintendent or designee may extend the filing period for up to 90 calendar days. (5 CCR 4630) A complaint alleging noncompliance with the law regarding the prohibition against requiring students to pay student fees, deposits, and charges may be filed anonymously if the complaint provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation of noncompliance. (Education Code 49013) The complaint shall be presented to the compliance officer who shall maintain a log of complaints received, providing each with a code number and a date stamp. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. (5 CCR 4600) Step 2: Mediation Within three business days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may informally discuss with all the parties the possibility of using mediation. If the parties agree to mediation, the compliance officer shall make all arrangements for this process. Before initiating the mediation of a complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the compliance officer shall ensure that all parties agree to make the mediator a party to related confidential information. If the mediation process does not resolve the problem within the parameters of law, the compliance officer shall proceed with his/her investigation of the complaint. The use of mediation shall not extend the district's timelines for investigating and resolving the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to such an extension of time. (5 CCR 4631) 12 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Step 3: Investigation of Complaint Within 10 calendar days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer shall provide the complainant and/or his/her representative an opportunity to present the complaint and any evidence, or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. The compliance officer also shall collect all documents and interview all witnesses with information pertinent to the complaint. A complainant's refusal to provide the district's investigator with documents or other evidence related to the allegations in the complaint, failure or refusal to cooperate in the investigation, or engagement in any other obstruction of the investigation may result in the dismissal of the complaint because of a lack of evidence to support the allegation. (5 CCR 4631) In accordance with law, the district shall provide the investigator with access to records and other information related to the allegation in the complaint and shall not in any way obstruct the investigation. Failure or refusal of the district to cooperate in the investigation may result in a finding based on evidence collected that a violation has occurred and in the imposition of a remedy in favor of the complainant. (5 CCR 4631) Step 4: Response Within 30 calendar days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer shall prepare and send to the complainant a written report of the district's investigation and decision, as described in Step #5 below. If the complainant is dissatisfied with the compliance officer's decision, he/she may, within five business days, file his/her complaint in writing with the Board. The Board may consider the matter at its next regular Board meeting or at a special Board meeting convened in order to meet the 60-day time limit within which the complaint must be answered. The Board may decide not to hear the complaint, in which case the compliance officer's decision shall be final. If the Board hears the complaint, the compliance officer shall send the Board's decision to the complainant within 60 calendar days of the district's initial receipt of the complaint or within the time period that has been specified in a written agreement with the complainant. (5 CCR 4631) Step 5: Final Written Decision The district's decision shall be in writing and sent to the complainant. (5 CCR 4631) The district's decision shall be written in English and, when required by Education Code 48985, in the complainant's primary language. For all complaints, the decision shall include: (5 CCR 4631) 1. The findings of fact based on the evidence gathered 2. The conclusion(s) of law 3. Disposition of the complaint 13 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 4. Rationale for such disposition 5. Corrective actions, if any are warranted 6. Notice of the complainant's right to appeal the district's decision within 15 calendar days to the CDE and procedures to be followed for initiating such an appeal In addition, any decision concerning a discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying complaint based on state law shall include a notice that the complainant must wait until 60 calendar days have elapsed from the filing of an appeal with the CDE before pursuing civil law remedies. (Education Code 262.3) If investigation of a complaint results in discipline to a student or an employee, the decision shall simply state that effective action was taken and that the student or employee was informed of district expectations. The report shall not give any further information as to the nature of the disciplinary action. If a complaint alleging noncompliance with the laws regarding student fees, deposits, and other charges is found to have merit, the district shall provide a remedy to all affected students and parents/guardians, which, where applicable, shall include reasonable efforts to ensure full reimbursement to them. (Education Code 49013) Appeals to the California Department of Education If dissatisfied with the district's decision, the complainant may appeal in writing to the CDE. (Education Code 49013; 5 CCR 4632) The complainant shall file his/her appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the district's decision and the appeal shall specify the basis for the appeal of the decision and whether the facts are incorrect and/or the law has been misapplied. The appeal shall be accompanied by a copy of the locally filed complaint and a copy of the district's decision. (5 CCR 4632) Upon notification by the CDE that the complainant has appealed the district's decision, the Superintendent or designee shall forward the following documents to the CDE: (5 CCR 4633) 1. A copy of the original complaint 2. A copy of the decision 3. A summary of the nature and extent of the investigation conducted by the district, if not covered by the decision 4. A copy of the investigation file including, but not limited to, all notes, interviews, and documents submitted by the parties and gathered by the investigator 5. A report of any action taken to resolve the complaint 6. A copy of the district's uniform complaint procedures 7. Other relevant information requested by the CDE 14 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 The CDE may directly intervene in a complaint without waiting for action by the district when one of the conditions listed in 5 CCR 4650 exists, including when the district has not taken action within 60 calendar days of the date the complaint was filed with the district. (5 CCR 4650) Civil Law Remedies A complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of the district's complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders. For complaints alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on state law, a complainant shall wait until 60 calendar days have elapsed from the filing of an appeal with the CDE before pursuing civil law remedies, provided the district has appropriately and in a timely manner apprised the complainant of his/her right to file a complaint in accordance with 5 CCR 4622. The moratorium does not apply to injunctive relief and to discrimination complaints based on federal law. (Education Code 262.3) Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: March 13, 2013 Santa Rosa, California (1/06 3/12 1/13) 3/13 15 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Tobacco-Free Schools BP 3513.3 Business and Noninstructional Operations The Governing recognizes that the health hazards associated with smoking and the use of tobacco products, including the breathing of second-hand smoke, are inconsistent with its goal to provide a healthy environment for students and staff. (cf. 3514 - Environmental Safety) (cf. 4159/4259/4359 - Employee Assistance Programs) (cf. 5030 - Student Wellness) (cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) (cf. 5141.23 - Asthma Management) (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) The Board prohibits the use of tobacco products containing tobacco and/or nicotine, including, but not limited to, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew, clove cigarettes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as electronic cigarettes, any time, in charter school or school districtowned or leased buildings, on school or district property, and in school or district vehicles. However, this section does not prohibit the use or possession of prescription products, or other cessation aids such as nicotine patches or nicotine gum. Student use or possession of such products must conform to laws governing student use and possession of medications on school property. Other vapor emitting electronic devices, such as electronic hookah, with or without nicotine content, that mimic the use of tobacco products, are also prohibited, at any time in district-owned or leased buildings, on district property, and in district vehicles. (Health and Safety Code 104420; Labor Code 6404.5; 20 USC 6083) This prohibition applies to all employees, students, and visitors at any school-sponsored instructional program, activity, or athletic held on or off district property. Any written joint use agreement governing community use of district facilities or grounds shall include notice of the district's tobacco-free schools policy and consequences for violations of the policy. (cf. 1330 - Use of School Facilities) (cf. 1330.1 - Joint Use Agreements) Prohibited products include any product containing tobacco or nicotine, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew, clove cigarettes, betel, and nicotine delivery devices such as electronic cigarettes. Exceptions may be made for the use or possession of prescription nicotine products. Smoking or use of any tobacco-related products and disposal of any tobacco-related waste are prohibited within 25 feet of any playground, except on a public sidewalk located within 25 feet of the playground. (Health and Safety Code 104495) 16 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 48900 Grounds for suspension/expulsion 48901 Prohibition against tobacco use by students HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 39002 Control of air pollution from nonvehicular sources 104350-104495 Tobacco use prevention, especially: 104495 Prohibition of smoking and tobacco waste on playgrounds 119405 Unlawful to sell or furnish electronic cigarettes to minors LABOR CODE 3300 Employer, definition 6304 Safe and healthful workplace 6404.5 Occupational safety and health; use of tobacco products UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6083 Nonsmoking policy for children's services 7100-7117 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 21 1140.1-1140.34 Unlawful sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to minors PERB RULINGS Eureka Teachers Assn. v. Eureka City School District (1992) PERB Order #955 (16 PERC 23168) CSEA #506 and Associated Teachers of Metropolitan Riverside v. Riverside Unified School District (1989) PERB Order #750 (13 PERC 20147) Management Resources: WEB SITES California Department of Education, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at California Department of Education, Tobacco-Free School District Certification: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at/tobaccofreecert.asp California Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/tobacco Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board: http://www.dir.ca.gov/OSHSB/oshsb.html U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Adopted: October 23, 2013, Santa Rosa, California 17 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Tobacco-Free Schools AR 3513.3 Business and Noninstructional Operations Notifications Information about the district's tobacco-free schools policy and enforcement procedures shall be communicated clearly to employees, parents/guardians, students, and the community. (Health and Safety Code 104420) (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) The Superintendent or designee may disseminate this information through annual written notifications, district and school web sites, student and parent handbooks, and/or other appropriate methods of communication. (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) Signs stating "Tobacco use is prohibited" shall be prominently displayed at all entrances to school property. (Health and Safety Code 104420) Enforcement/Discipline Any employee or student who violates the district's tobacco-free schools policy shall be asked to refrain from smoking and shall be subject to disciplinary action as appropriate. (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) Any other person who violates the district's policy on tobacco-free schools shall be informed of the district's policy and asked to refrain from smoking. If the person fails to comply with this request, the Superintendent or designee may: 1. Direct the person to leave school property 2. Request local law enforcement assistance in removing the person from school premises 3. If the person repeatedly violates the tobacco-free schools policy, prohibit him/her from entering district property for a specified period of time (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders) (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) 18 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 The Superintendent or designee shall not be required to physically eject a nonemployee who is smoking or to request that the nonemployee refrain from smoking under circumstances involving a risk of physical harm to the district or any employee. (Labor Code 6404.5) Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Adopted: October 23, 2013, Santa Rosa, California 19 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Drug And Alcohol-Free Workplace BP 4020 Personnel The Board of Education believes that the maintenance of a drug- and alcohol-free workplace is essential to staff and student safety and to help ensure a productive and safe work and learning environment. (cf. 4112.41/4212.41/4312.41 - Employee Drug Testing) (cf. 4112.42/4212.42/4312.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers) An employee shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use any controlled substance in the workplace. (Government Code 8355; 41 USC 701) Employees are prohibited from being under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol while on duty. For purposes of this policy, on duty means while an employee is on duty during both instructional and noninstructional time in the classroom or workplace, at extracurricular or cocurricular activities, or while transporting students or otherwise supervising them. Under the influence means that the employee's capabilities are adversely or negatively affected, impaired, or diminished to an extent that impacts the employee's ability to safely and effectively perform his/her job. (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) The Superintendent or designee shall notify employees of the district's prohibition against drug use and the actions that will be taken for violation of such prohibition. (Government Code 8355; 41 USC 701) An employee shall abide by the terms of this policy and shall notify the district, within five days, of his/her conviction for violation in the workplace of any criminal drug statute. (Government Code 8355; 41 USC 701) The Superintendent or designee shall notify the appropriate federal granting or contracting agency within 10 days after receiving notification, from an employee or otherwise, of any conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace. (41 USC 701) In accordance with law and the district's collective bargaining agreements, the Superintendent or designee shall take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination, against an employee for violating the terms of this policy and/or shall require the employee to satisfactorily participate in and complete a drug assistance or rehabilitation program approved by a federal, state, or local public health or law enforcement agency or other appropriate agency. (cf. 4112 - Appointment and Conditions of Employment) (cf. 4117.4 - Dismissal) (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4212 - Appointment and Conditions of Employment) 20 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) Drug-Free Awareness Program The Superintendent or designee shall establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: (Government Code 8355; 41 USC 701) 1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace 2. The district's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace 3. Available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs (cf. 4159/4259/4359 - Employee Assistance Programs) 4. The penalties that may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 44011 Controlled substance offense 44425 Conviction of controlled substance offenses as grounds for revocation of credential 44836 Employment of certificated persons convicted of controlled substance offenses 44940 Compulsory leave of absence for certificated persons 44940.5 Procedures when employees are placed on compulsory leave of absence 45123 Employment after conviction of controlled substance offense 45304 Compulsory leave of absence for classified persons GOVERNMENT CODE 8350-8357 Drug-free workplace UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 7111-7117 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 21 812 Schedule of controlled substances UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 41 701-707 Drug-Free Workplace Act CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 21 1308.01-1308.49 Schedule of controlled substances COURT DECISIONS Cahoon v. Governing Board of Ventura USD, (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 381 Ross v. RagingWire Telecommunications, Inc., (2008) 42 Cal.4th 920 Management Resources: WEB SITES California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs: http://www.adp.ca.gov California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: April 25, 2012 Santa Rosa, California 21 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Nondiscrimination In Employment BP 4030(a) BP 4030 Personnel The Board of Education prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex, sexual orientation or any other legally required category, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) (cf. 4119.41/4219.41/4319.41 - Employees with Infectious Disease) Any district employee who engages or participates in unlawful discrimination, or who aids, abets, incites, compels or coerces another to discriminate, is in violation of this policy and is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. (cf. 4117.4 - Dismissal) (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) Any district employee who observes or has knowledge of an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment shall report the incident to the principal, district administrator or Superintendent as soon as practical after the incident. Failure of a district employee to report discrimination or harassment may result in disciplinary action. The Superintendent or designee shall regularly publicize, within the district and in the community, the district's nondiscrimination policy and the availability of complaint procedures. Such publication shall be included in each announcement, bulletin or application form that is used in employee recruitment. (34 CFR 100.6, 106.9) The district's policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all schools and offices including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. (5 CCR 4960) The Board designates the following position as Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment: 22 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Nondiscrimination In Employment (continued) BP 4030(b) Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 211 Ridgeway Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-528-5352 Other Remedies An employee may, in addition to filing a discrimination complaint with the district, file a complaint with either the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The time limits for filing such complaints are as follows: 1. To file a valid complaint with DFEH, the employee must file his/her complaint within one year of the alleged discriminatory act(s), unless an exception exists pursuant to Government Code 12960. (Government Code 12960) 2. To file a valid complaint directly with EEOC, the employee must file his/her complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act(s). To file a valid complaint with EEOC after filing a complaint with DFEH, the employee must file the complaint within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act(s) or within 30 days after the termination of proceedings by DFEH, whichever is earlier. (42 USC 2000e-5) Employees wishing to file complaints with the DFEH and EEOC should contact the nondiscrimination coordinator for more information. Legal Reference: CIVIL CODE 51.7 Freedom from violence or intimidation GOVERNMENT CODE 11135 Unlawful discrimination 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act PENAL CODE 422.56 Definitions, hate crimes CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2 7287.6 Terms, conditions and privileges of employment CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 1681-1688 Discrimination based on sex or blindness, Title IX UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 794 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended 23 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Nondiscrimination In Employment (continued) BP 4030(c) 2000h-2-2000h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments 12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 35.101-35.190 Americans with Disabilities Act CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 100.6 Compliance information 104.8 Notice 106.8 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures 106.9 Dissemination of policy COURT DECISIONS Carter v. California Department of Veterans Affairs (2003) 2003 Cal.LEXIS 5694 Shephard v. Loyola Marymount (2002) 102 CalApp.4th 837 Management Resources: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Enforcement Guidance: Vicarious Employer Liability for Unlawful Harassment by Supervisors, June 1999 Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship under the Americans with Disabilities Act, March, 1999 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Non-Discrimination, January, 1999 WEB SITES EEOC: http://www.eeoc.gov OCR: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR DFEH: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov Policy adopted: February 13, 2008 24 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Nondiscrimination In Employment AR 4030 Personnel Unlawful discrimination or harassment of an individual includes: 1. Slurs, epithets, threats or verbal abuse 2. Derogatory or degrading comments, descriptions, drawings, pictures or gestures 3. Unwelcome jokes, stories, teasing or taunting 4. Any other verbal, written, visual or physical conduct against the individual which: a. Adversely affects his/her employment opportunities, or b. Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with his/her work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment Any employee or job applicant who feels that he/she has been or is being unlawfully discriminated against or harassed should immediately contact his/her supervisor, the Superintendent or designee in order to obtain procedures for reporting a complaint. Such complaints shall be filed in accordance with AR 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment. An employee may bypass his/her supervisor when the supervisor is the alleged offender. (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) Any supervisor who receives a discrimination/harassment complaint shall immediately notify the nondiscrimination coordinator or the Superintendent, who shall ensure that the complaint is appropriately investigated in accordance with district policy and regulations. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that annual training is provided to all employees regarding the issues of discrimination. Regulation approved: February 13, 2008 25 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Complaints Concerning Discrimination In Employment AR 4031(a) AR 4031 Personnel The following procedures shall be used when a district employee or job applicant has a complaint alleging that a specific action, policy, procedure or practice discriminates against him/her on any basis specified in the district's nondiscrimination policies. (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) 1. The complaint should be initiated promptly after a complainant knew, or should have known, of the alleged discrimination. 2. All parties involved in allegations of discrimination shall be notified when a complaint is filed, when a complaint meeting or hearing is scheduled, and when a decision or ruling is made. The parties also shall be notified of their right to appeal the decision to the next level. 3. When a complaint is brought against the individual responsible for the complaint process at any level, the complainant may address the complaint directly to the next appropriate level. 4. Meetings related to a complaint shall be held at times the district determines appropriate to the circumstances. 5. For the protection of all the parties involved, complaint proceedings shall be kept confidential insofar as appropriate. 6. All documents, communications and records dealing with the investigation of the complaint shall be placed in a confidential district personnel complaint file and not in employee's individual personnel file. the (cf. 1340 - Access to District Records) (cf. 3580 - District Records) (cf. 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 - Personnel Files) (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) 7. Time limits specified in these procedures may be revised only by written agreement of all parties involved. If the district fails to respond within a specified or adjusted time limit, a complainant may proceed to the next level. If a complainant fails to take the complaint 26 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Complaints Concerning Discrimination In Employment (continued) AR 4031(b) to the next step within the prescribed time, the complaint shall be considered settled at the preceding step. Level I The complainant shall first meet informally with his/her supervisor or the administrator of the school where the alleged discriminatory act occurred. A complaint regarding discrimination away from the school site should be discussed informally with the complainant's supervisor. If the complainant's concerns are not clear or cannot be resolved through informal discussion, the supervisor or other administrator shall prepare, within 10 working days, a written summary of his/her meeting(s) with the complainant. This report shall be made available to the Superintendent or designee. Level II If a complaint cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant at Level I, he/she may submit a formal written complaint to the coordinator within 10 working days of his/her attempt to resolve the complaint informally. The written complaint shall include the following: 1. The complainant's name, address and telephone number 2. The name and work location of the district staff member who committed the alleged violation 3. A description of the alleged discriminatory act(s) or omission(s) 4. The discriminatory basis alleged 5. A specific description of the time, place, nature, participants in and witnesses to the alleged violation 6. Other pertinent information which may assist in investigating and resolving the complaint 7. The complainant's signature or that of his/her representative The coordinator shall assign a staff member to assist the complainant with this writing if such help is needed. The coordinator shall respond to the complaint in writing within 10 working days. The coordinator shall conduct any investigation necessary to respond to the complaint, including discussion with the complainant, person(s) involved, appropriate staff members and students, and review of the Level I report and all other relevant documents. If a response from third parties is necessary, the coordinator may designate up to 10 additional working days for investigation of the complaint. 27 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Complaints Concerning Discrimination In Employment (continued) AR 4031(c) Level III If the complaint cannot be resolved at Level II, either party may present the complaint to the Superintendent or designee within 10 working days. The Superintendent or designee shall review the Level II investigation file, including the written complaint and all responses from district staff. The Superintendent or designee shall respond to the complaint in writing within 10 working days. If the Superintendent or designee finds it necessary to conduct further investigation, he/she may designate up to 10 additional working days for such investigation and shall respond to the complaint in writing within 10 working days of completing the investigation. Level IV If the matter is not resolved at Level III, either party may file a written appeal to the Board within 10 working days after receiving the Level III response. The Superintendent or designee shall provide the Board with all information presented at previous levels. The Board shall grant the hearing request for the next regular Board meeting for which the matter can be placed on the agenda. Any complaint against a district employee shall be addressed in closed session in accordance with law. The Board shall render its decision within 10 working days. (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 9321 - Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) The Board may appoint a hearing panel to review the complaint and previous decisions and make recommendations to the Board. The panel shall hear the appeal and render its decision within 10 working days. Other Remedies Complainants may appeal the Board's action to the California Department of Education. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that complainants are informed that injunctions, restraining orders and other civil law remedies may also be available to them. This information shall be published with the district's nondiscrimination complaint procedures and included in any related notices. (Education Code 262.3) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination GOVERNMENT CODE 12920-12921 Nondiscrimination 12940-12948 Discrimination prohibited; unlawful practices, generally UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 28 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Complaints Concerning Discrimination In Employment (continued) AR 4031(d) 621-634 Age Discrimination in Employment Act 794 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 2001d-2001d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 2001e-2001e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended 2001h-2-2001h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments 12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 35.101-35.190 Americans with Disabilities Act Management Resources: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship under the Americans with Disabilities Act, March, 1999 OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime, January, 1999 WEB SITES EEOC: http://www.eeoc.gov OCR: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR Regulation approved: February 13, 2008 29 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Employee Use Of Technology BP 4040(a) BP 4040 Personnel The Board of Education recognizes that technological resources can enhance employee performance by improving access to and exchange of information, offering effective tools to assist in providing a quality instructional program, and facilitating district and school operations. The Board expects all employees to use the available technological resources that will assist them in the performance of their job responsibilities, and use them according to established policies and district guidelines. (cf. 0440 - District Technology Plan) (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) (cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology) Employees shall be responsible for the appropriate use of technology and shall use the district's technological resources only for purposes related to their employment. Such use is a privilege which may be revoked at any time. (cf. 4119.25/4219.25/4319.25 - Political Activities of Employees) Employees should be aware that computer files and communications over electronic networks, including email and voice mail, are not private. These technologies shall not be used to transmit confidential information about students, employees or district operations unless necessary to conduct the legal business of the district. (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 5125 - Student Records) (cf. 5125.1 - Release of Directory Information) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that Internet access for all computers has technology protection measures that prevent access to visual depictions that are obscene or child pornography, and that the operation of such measures is enforced. The Superintendent or designee may disable the technology protection measure during use by an adult to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purpose. (20 USC 6777; 47 USC 254) To ensure proper use, the Superintendent or designee may monitor the district's technological resources, including email and voice mail systems, at any time without advance notice or consent. 30 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Employee Use Of Technology (continued) BP 4040(b) The Superintendent or designee shall establish administrative regulations which outline employee obligations and responsibilities related to the use of district technology. He/she also may establish guidelines and limits on the use of technological resources. Inappropriate use may result in disciplinary action and/or legal action in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation. (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) The Superintendent or designee shall provide copies of related policies, regulations, and guidelines to all employees who use the district's technological resources. Employees shall be required to acknowledge in writing that they have read and understood these policies, regulations and guidelines. (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) In the event that the use of an electronic resource affects the working conditions of one or more employees, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the employees' exclusive representative. Any employee that uses a cell phone or mobile communications device in violation of law, Board policy, or administrative regulation shall be subject to discipline and may be referred to law enforcement officials as appropriate. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 51870-51874 Education technology 52270-52272 Education technology and professional development grants 52295.10-52295.55 Implementation of Enhancing Education Through Technology grant program GOVERNMENT CODE 3543.1 Rights of employee organizations PENAL CODE 502 Computer crimes, remedies 632 Eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications VEHICLE CODE 23123 Wireless telephones in vehicles 23123.5 Mobile communication devices; text messaging while driving 23125 Wireless telephones in school buses UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6751-6777 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act, Title II, Part D, especially: 6777 Internet safety UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47 254 Universal service discounts (E-rate) CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 47 54.520 Internet safety policy and technology protection measures, E-rate discounts 31 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Employee Use Of Technology (continued) BP 4040(c) Management Resources: WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org American Library Association: http://www.ala.org California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov Federal Communications Commission: http://www.fcc.gov U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov Policy adopted: February 13, 2008 32 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Employee Use Of Technology AR 4040(a) AR 4040 Personnel Online/Internet Services: User Obligations and Responsibilities Employees are authorized to use district equipment to access the Internet or other online services in accordance with Board policy, the district's Acceptable Use Agreement, and the user obligations and responsibilities specified below. 1. The employee in whose name an online services account is issued is responsible for its proper use at all times. Employees shall keep account information, home addresses, and telephone numbers private. They shall use the system only under the account number to which they have been assigned. 2. Employees shall use the system safely, responsibly, and primarily for work-related purposes. 3. Employees shall not access, post, submit, publish, or display harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or political beliefs. (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) 4. Employees shall not use the system to promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law, Board policy, or administrative regulations. (cf. 4119.25/4219.25/4319.25 - Political Activities of Employees) 5. Employees shall not use the system to engage in commercial or other for-profit activities without permission of the Superintendent or designee. 6. Copyrighted material shall be posted online only in accordance with applicable copyright laws. (cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials) 7. 33 Employees shall not attempt to interfere with other users' ability to send or receive email, nor shall they attempt to read, delete, copy, modify, or forge other users' email. All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Employee Use Of Technology (continued) AR 4040(b) 8. Employees shall not develop any classroom or work-related web sites, blogs, forums, or similar online communications representing the district or using district equipment or resources without permission of the Superintendent or designee. Such sites shall be subject to rules and guidelines established for district online publishing activities including, but not limited to, copyright laws, privacy rights, and prohibitions against obscene, libelous, and slanderous content. Because of the unfiltered nature of blogs, any such site shall include a disclaimer that the district is not responsible for the content of the messages. The district retains the right to delete material on any such online communications. (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) 9. Users shall report any security problem or misuse of the services to the Superintendent or designee. Regulation approved: February 13, 2008 34 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Oath Or Affirmation AR 4112.3 Personnel All district employees are declared by law to be disaster service workers and thus shall take the oath or affirmation required for disaster service workers before beginning employment with the district. In the event of natural, manmade or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property and resources, all district employees are subject to disaster service activities as assigned to them by their supervisors or by law. (Government Code 3100-3102) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) (cf. 9224 - Oath or Affirmation) Legally employed noncitizens shall be exempt from taking this oath. (Government Code 3101) At the advice of legal counsel, the Superintendent or designee may exempt an employee from taking the oath if he/she raises a valid religious objection. The Superintendent, deputy or assistant superintendent, principal or other person authorized in Education Code 60 shall administer the oath or affirmation when a district employee is hired. In the case of intermittent, temporary, emergency or successive employments, the Superintendent or designee may determine that the oath shall be effective for all successive periods of employment which begin within one calendar year from the date that the oath was subscribed. (Government Code 3102) (cf. 4121 - Temporary/Substitute Personnel) The Superintendent or designee shall file the executed oath or affirmation within 30 days of the date on which it is taken and subscribed. An employee's oath or affirmation may be destroyed five years after the termination of employment. (Government Code 3105) Reimbursement of Expenses for Disaster Service Workers Whenever an employee seeks compensation or reimbursement of expenses as a disaster service worker, the Superintendent or designee shall ascertain and certify that the employee has taken the oath or affirmation. (Government Code 3107) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 60 Persons authorized to administer and certify oaths 44334 Oath or affirmation required for credential 44354 Administration of oath required for credential 35 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 GOVERNMENT CODE 3100-3109 Oath or affirmation of allegiance CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Article 20, Section 3 Oath of office COURT DECISIONS Chilton v. Contra Costa Community College District 55 Cal. App. 3d 544 (1976) Vogel v. County of Los Angeles (1967) 68 Cal. 2d 18, 22 Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS approved: February 13, 2008 Santa Rosa, California 36 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Sexual Harassment BP 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 Personnel The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against district employees or other persons who complain, testify or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) The Superintendent or designee shall take all actions necessary to ensure the prevention, investigation, and correction of sexual harassment, including but not limited to: 1. Providing training to employees in accordance with law and administrative regulation 2. Publicizing and disseminating the district's sexual harassment policy to staff (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) 3. Ensuring prompt, thorough, and fair investigation of complaints 4. Taking timely and appropriate corrective/remedial action(s), which may require interim separation of the complainant and the alleged harasser and subsequent monitoring of developments All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or to take other subsequent necessary actions. (5 CCR 4964) Any district employee or job applicant who feels that he/she has been sexually harassed or who has knowledge of any incident of sexual harassment by or against another employee, a job applicant or a student, shall immediately report the incident to his/her supervisor, the principal, district administrator or Superintendent. A supervisor, principal or other district administrator who receives a harassment complaint shall promptly notify the Superintendent or designee. 37 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Complaints of sexual harassment shall be filed in accordance with AR 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment. An employee may bypass his/her supervisor in filing a complaint where the supervisor is the subject of the complaint. (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) Any district employee who engages or participates in sexual harassment or who aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces another to commit sexual harassment against a district employee, job applicant, or student is in violation of this policy and is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. (cf. 4117.4 - Dismissal) (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex GOVERNMENT CODE 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act, especially: 12940 Prohibited discrimination 12950.1 Sexual harassment training LABOR CODE 1101 Political activities of employees 1102.1 Discrimination: sexual orientation CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2 7287.8 Retaliation 7288.0 Sexual harassment training and education CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended 2000h-2-2000h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 106.9 Dissemination of policy COURT DECISIONS Department of Health Services v. Superior Court of California, (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1026 Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 2275 Burlington Industries v. Ellreth, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 2257 Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 1989 Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Serv. Inc., (1998) 118 S.Ct. 998 Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson et al., (1986) 447 U.S. 57 38 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Management Resources: OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime, January, 1999 WEB SITES California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: http://www.eeoc.gov U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: May 8, 2013 Santa Rosa, California (11/01 3/04 7/05) 5/13 39 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Sexual Harassment AR 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 Personnel Definitions Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made against another person of the same or opposite sex in the work or educational setting when: (Education Code 212.5; 5 CCR 4916) 1. Submission to the conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of the individual's employment. 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by the individual is used as the basis for an employment decision affecting him/her. 3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual's work or has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. The conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, pervasive, or objectively offensive so as to create a hostile or abusive working environment or to limit the individual's ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity. 4. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the other individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting him/her regarding benefits, services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the district. Other examples of actions that might constitute sexual harassment, whether committed by a supervisor, a co-worker, or a non-employee, in the work or educational setting, include, but are not limited to: 1. Unwelcome verbal conduct such as sexual flirtations or propositions; graphic comments about an individual's body; overly personal conversations or pressure for sexual activity; sexual jokes or stories; unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, innuendoes, derogatory comments, sexually degrading descriptions, or the spreading of sexual rumors 2. Unwelcome visual conduct such as drawings, pictures, graffiti, or gestures; sexually explicit emails; displaying sexually suggestive objects 3. Unwelcome physical conduct such as massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking, or brushing the body; touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way; cornering, blocking, leaning over, or impeding normal movements Prohibited sexual harassment may also include any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district's sexual harassment policy or who participates in the 40 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 investigation of a sexual harassment complaint. Training Every two years, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that supervisory employees receive at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment. All newly hired or promoted supervisory employees shall receive training within six months of their assumption of the supervisory position. (Government Code 12950.1) The district's training and education program for supervisory employees shall include information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state laws on the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment, and the remedies available to the victims of sexual harassment in employment. The training shall also include all of the content specified in 2 CCR 7288.0 and practical examples aimed at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. (Government Code 12950.1; 2 CCR 7288.0) In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all employees receive periodic training regarding the district's sexual harassment policy, particularly the procedures for filing complaints and employees' duty to use the district's complaint procedures. Notifications A copy of the Board policy and this administrative regulation shall: (Education Code 231.5) 1. Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building, district office, or other area of the school where notices of district rules, regulations, procedures, and standards of conduct are posted 2. Be provided to each faculty member, all members of the administrative staff, and all members of the support staff at the beginning of the first quarter or semester of the school year or whenever a new employee is hired (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) 3. Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school's or district's comprehensive rules, regulations, procedures, and standards of conduct 41 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 All employees shall receive either a copy of information sheets prepared by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or a copy of district information sheets that contain, at a minimum, components on: (Government Code 12950) 1. The illegality of sexual harassment 2. The definition of sexual harassment under applicable state and federal law 3. A description of sexual harassment, with examples 4. The district's complaint process available to the employee (cf. 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment) 5. The legal remedies and complaint process available through DFEH and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 6. Directions on how to contact DFEH and the EEOC 7. The protection against retaliation provided by 2 CCR 7287.8 for opposing harassment prohibited by law or for filing a complaint with or otherwise participating in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing conducted by DFEH and the EEOC In addition, the district shall post, in a prominent and accessible location, DFEH's poster on discrimination in employment and the illegality of sexual harassment. (Government Code 12950) Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS approved: May 8, 2013 Santa Rosa, California (3/04 7/05 3/08) 5/13 42 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Employees With Infectious Disease BP 4119.41 Personnel BP 4119.41(a) BP 4219.41 BP 4319.41 The Board of Education encourages each employee to inform the district as soon as possible if he/she contracts an infectious disease which creates a physical or mental disability. The Board will reasonably accommodate the needs of such individuals. The Board may reassign or grant disability leave to an employee who is unable to perform his/her job responsibilities because of illness or because the employee's illness significantly endangers his/her health or safety or the health or safety of others. (cf. 4161.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave) (cf. 4261.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave) No employee will be discriminated against because of his/her disability. Legal protections established for disabled persons extend to individuals significantly impaired by infectious diseases. (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) (cf. 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4 - Health Examinations) When informed that an employee has a disabling infectious disease, the Superintendent or designee may request that the employee sign a release form to provide confidential medical information and records. In determining a reasonable accommodation of the employee's condition, the Superintendent or designee may consult with public health officials or physicians with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The Superintendent or designee may also communicate with the employee's physician regarding the employee's ability to perform the essential requirements of the job with reasonable accommodation and without posing significant health or safety risks to the employee or others. The Superintendent or designee shall prepare a confidential report which includes his/her recommendation and the medical information upon which it is based. These recommendations shall take into consideration: 1. The nature of the disease and the probability of its being transmitted, including the duration and severity of the risk 2. The physical condition of the employee, including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the condition 43 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Employees With Infectious Disease (continued) BP 4119.41(b) BP 4219.41 BP 4319.41 3. The actual requirements of the employee's job and the expected type of interaction with others in the school setting This report shall be forwarded to the Board for confidential review and action. The job assignment of an employee with a disabling infectious disease shall be reevaluated whenever there is a change in medical knowledge or in the employee's medical regimen or health which might affect his/her assignment. Confidentiality The Board and the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employee rights to confidentiality are strictly observed. The district shall disclose medical record information only to the extent required or permitted by law. The medical records of any employee with a disabling infectious disease shall be held in strict confidence. Legal Reference: CIVIL CODE 56-56.37 Confidentiality of medical information GOVERNMENT CODE 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 120975-121020 Mandated blood testing and confidentiality to protect public health CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2 7293.5 et seq. UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 701 et seq. Rehabilitation Act UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 12101-12213 Americans With Disabilities Act COURT DECISIONS School Board of Nassau County, Fla. v. Arline, 408 U.S. 273 (1987) Policy adopted: February 27, 2008 44 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens BP 4119.42 Personnel BP 4119.42(a) BP 4219.42 BP 4319.42 As part of its commitment to provide a safe and healthful work environment, the Board of Education recognizes the importance of developing an exposure control plan. The Superintendent or designee shall establish a written exposure control plan in accordance with state and federal standards for dealing with potentially infectious materials in the workplace to protect employees from possible infection due to contact with bloodborne pathogens, including but not limited to hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (cf. 4119.43/4219.43/4319.43 - Universal Precautions) (cf. 4157/4257/4357 - Employee Safety) The Superintendent or designee shall determine which employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. In accordance with the district's exposure control plan, employees having occupational exposure shall be offered the hepatitis B vaccination. The Superintendent or designee may exempt designated first aid providers from pre-exposure hepatitis B vaccination under the conditions specified by state regulations. (8 CCR 5193(f)) Any employee not identified by the Superintendent or designee as having occupational exposure may submit a request to the Superintendent or designee to be included in the training and hepatitis B vaccination program. The Superintendent or designee may deny a request when there is no reasonable anticipation of contact with any infectious material. Legal Reference: LABOR CODE 142.3 Authority of Cal/OSHA to adopt standards 144.7 Requirement to amend standards CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 8 3204 Access to employee exposure and medical records 5193 California bloodborne pathogens standards CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 29 1910.1030 OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards Management Resources: CDE ADVISORIES 1016.89 Guidelines for Informing School Employees about Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases, including Hepatitis B and AIDS/HIV Infections and Policies for Dealing with HIVInfected Persons in School Settings 45 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) BP 4119.42(b) BP 4219.42 BP 4319.42 WEB SITES OSHA: http://www.osha.gov Cal/OSHA: http://www.dir.ca.gov/occupational_safety.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov Policy adopted: February 13, 2008 46 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens AR 4119.42 Personnel AR 4119.42(a) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 Definitions Occupational exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's duties. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Exposure incident means a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that result from the performance of an employee's duties. (8 CCR 5193 (b)) Parenteral contact means piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions. (8 CCR 5193(b)) A sharp is any object that can be reasonably anticipated to penetrate the skin or any other part of the body and to result in an exposure incident. (8 CCR 5193(b)) A sharps injury is any injury caused by a sharp, including but not limited to cuts, abrasions or needlesticks. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Work practice controls are controls that reduce the likelihood of exposure by defining the manner in which a task is performed. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Engineering controls are controls, such as sharps disposal containers, needleless systems, and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection, that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Engineered sharps injury protection is a physical attribute built into a needle device or into a non-needle sharp which effectively reduces the risk of an exposure incident. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Exposure Control Plan The district's exposure control plan shall contain at least the following components: (8 CCR 5193(c)) 1. A determination of which employees have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials 47 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) AR 4119.42(b) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 The district's exposure determination shall be made without regard to the use of personal protective equipment and shall include a list of: a. All job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure b. Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure c. All tasks and procedures, or groups of closely related tasks and procedures, in which occupational exposure occurs and which are performed by employees listed in item #b above 2. The schedule and method of implementing: a. Methods of compliance required by 8 CCR 5193(d), such as universal precautions, general and specific engineering and work practice controls, and personal protective equipment (cf. 4119.43/4219.43/4319.43 - Universal Precautions) b. Hepatitis B vaccination c. Bloodborne pathogen post-exposure evaluation and follow-up d. Communication of hazards to employees, including labels, signs, information and training e. Recordkeeping 3. The district's procedure for evaluating circumstances surrounding exposure incidents 4. An effective procedure for gathering information about each exposure incident involving a sharp, as required for the log of sharps injuries 5. An effective procedure for periodically determining the frequency of use of the types and brands of sharps involved in exposure incidents documented in the sharps injury log 6. An effective procedure for identifying currently available engineering controls and selecting such controls as appropriate for the procedures performed by employees in their work areas or departments 7. An effective procedure for documenting instances when a licensed healthcare professional directly involved in a patient's care determines, in the reasonable exercise of clinical judgment, that the use of an engineering control would jeopardize an individual's safety or the success of a medical, dental or nursing procedure involving the individual 8. An effective procedure for obtaining the active involvement of employees in reviewing and 48 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) AR 4119.42(c) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 updating the exposure control plan with respect to the procedures performed by employees in their respective work areas or departments The exposure control plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to: (8 CCR 5193(c)) 1. Reflect new or modified tasks and procedures affecting occupational exposure 2. To the extent that sharps are used in the district, reflect progress in implementing the use of needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection 3. Include new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure 4. Review and evaluate the exposure incidents which occurred since the previous update 5. Review and respond to information indicating that the exposure control plan is deficient in any area The district's exposure control plan shall be accessible to employees upon request. (8 CCR 3204(e)) Preventive Measures The Superintendent or designee shall use engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or minimize employee exposure, and shall regularly examine and update controls to ensure their effectiveness. (8 CCR 5193(d)) Hepatitis B Vaccination The hepatitis B vaccination and vaccination series shall be made available at no cost to all employees who have occupational exposure. The hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after an employee with occupational exposure has received the required training and within 10 working days of initial assignment, unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, or antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or vaccination is contraindicated by medical reasons. (8 CCR 5193(f)) Employees who decline to accept the vaccination shall sign the hepatitis B declination statement. (8 CCR 5193(f)) The Superintendent or designee may exempt designated first aid providers from the pre-exposure hepatitis B vaccine in accordance with 8 CCR 5193 (f). 49 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) AR 4119.42(d) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 Information and Training The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all employees with occupational exposure participate in a training program containing the elements required by state regulations, during working hours and at no cost to the employee. This program shall be offered at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place, at least annually thereafter, and whenever a change of tasks or procedures affects the employee's exposure. (8 CCR 5193(g)) Designated first aid providers shall receive training that includes the specifics of reporting firstaid incidents which involve blood or body fluids which are potentially infectious. (8 CCR 5193(g)) Reporting Incidents All exposure incidents shall be reported as soon as possible to the Superintendent or designee. Unvaccinated designated first aid providers must report any first aid incident involving the presence of blood or other potentially infectious material, regardless of whether an exposure incident occurred, by the end of the work shift. The full hepatitis B vaccination series shall be made available to such employees no later than 24 hours after the first aid incident. (8 CCR 5193(f)) Sharps Injury Log The Superintendent or designee shall establish and maintain a log recording each exposure incident involving a sharp. The exposure incident shall be recorded within 14 working days of the date the incident is reported to the district. (8 CCR 5193(c)) The information recorded shall include the following, if known or reasonably available: (8 CCR 5193(c)) 1. Date and time of the exposure incident 2. Type and brand of sharp involved in the exposure incident 3. A description of the exposure incident, including: a. Job classification of the exposed employee b. Department or work area where the exposure incident occurred c. The procedure that the exposed employee was performing at the time of the incident d. How the incident occurred 50 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) AR 4119.42(e) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 e. The body part involved in the incident f. If the sharp had engineered sharps injury protection, whether the protective mechanism was activated and whether the injury occurred before, during or after the protective mechanism was activated g. If the sharp had no engineered sharps injury protection, the injured employee's opinion as to whether and how such a mechanism could have prevented the injury h. The employee's opinion about whether any other engineering, administrative or work practice could have prevented the injury Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up Following a report of an exposure incident, the Superintendent or designee shall immediately make available to the exposed employee, at no cost, a confidential medical evaluation, postexposure evaluation and follow-up. The Superintendent or designee shall, at a minimum: (8 CCR 5193(f)) 1. Document the route(s) of exposure and the circumstances under which the exposure incident occurred 2. Identify and document the source individual, unless that identification is infeasible or prohibited by law 3. Provide for the collection and testing of the employee's blood for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV serological status 4. Provide for post-exposure prophylaxis, when medically indicated, as recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service 5. Provide for counseling and evaluation of reported illnesses The Superintendent or designee shall provide the health care professional with a copy of 8 CCR 5193; a description of the employee's duties as they relate to the exposure incident; documentation of the route(s) of exposure and circumstances under which exposure occurred; results of the source individual's blood testing, if available; and all medical records maintained by the district relevant to the appropriate treatment of the employee, including vaccination status. (8 CCR 5193(f)) The district shall maintain the confidentiality of the affected employee and the exposure source during all phases of the post-exposure evaluation. (8 CCR 5193(f)) (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 9011 - Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information) 51 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens (continued) AR 4119.42(f) AR 4219.42 AR 4319.42 Records Upon an employee's initial employment and at least annually thereafter, the Superintendent or designee shall inform employees with occupational exposure of the existence, location and availability of related records; the person responsible for maintaining and providing access to records; and the employee's right of access to these records. (8 CCR 3204) (cf. 1340 - Access to District Records) (cf. 3580 - District Records) Medical records for each employee with occupational exposure shall be kept confidential and not disclosed or reported without the employee's written consent to any person within or outside the workplace except as required by law. (8 CCR 5193(h)) Upon request by an employee, or a designated representative with the employee's written consent, the Superintendent or designee shall provide access to a record in a reasonable time, place and manner, no later than 15 days after the request is made. (8 CCR 3204(e)) Records shall be maintained as follows: (8 CCR 3204(d), 5193(h)) 1. Medical records shall be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years. 2. Training records shall be maintained for three years from the date of training. 3. The sharps injury log shall be maintained five years from the date the exposure incident occurred. 4. Exposure records shall be maintained for at least 30 years. 5. Each analysis using medical or exposure records shall be maintained for at least 30 years. Regulation approved: February 13, 2008 52 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Exhibit Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens E 4119.42 Personnel Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to myself. ____________________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Employee Name (Please print) ____________________________________ Date Exhibit version: February 13, 2008 53 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Universal Precautions BP 4119.43 BP 4219.43 BP 4319.43 BP 4119.43 Personnel In order to protect employees from contact with potentially infectious blood or other body fluids, the Board of Education requires that universal precautions be observed throughout the district. Universal precautions are appropriate for preventing the spread of all infectious diseases and shall be used regardless of whether bloodborne pathogens are known to be present. (cf. 4157/4257/4357 - Employee Safety) (cf. 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies) (cf. 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases) (cf. 5141.24 - Specialized Health Care Services) (cf. 5141.6 - Student Health and Social Services) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) Employees shall immediately report any exposure incident or first aid incident in accordance with the district's exposure control plan or other safety procedures. (cf. 4119.42/4219.42/4319.42 - Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens) Legal Reference: HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 117600-118360 Handling and disposal of regulated waste 120875 Providing information to school districts on AIDS, AIDS-related conditions and Hepatitis B 120880 Information to employees of school district CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 8 5193 California bloodborne pathogens standard CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 29 1910.1030 OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards Management Resources: CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES 1016.89 Guidelines for Informing School Employees about Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases, including Hepatitis B and AIDS/HIV Infections and Policies for Dealing with HIVInfected Persons in School Settings WEB SITES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov Policy adopted: February 13, 2008 54 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Universal Precautions AR 4119.43(a) AR 4219.43 AR 4319.43 AR 4119.43 Personnel Definitions Universal precautions are an approach to infection control. All human blood and certain human body fluids, including but not limited to semen, vaginal secretions and any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, are treated as if known to be infectious for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and other bloodborne pathogens. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Personal protective equipment includes specialized clothing or equipment worn or used for protection against a hazard. General work clothes such as uniforms, pants, shirts or blouses not intended to function as protection against a hazard are not considered to be personal protective equipment. (8 CCR 5193(b)) A sharp is any object that can be reasonably anticipated to penetrate the skin or any other part of the body and to result in an exposure incident. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Engineered sharps injury protection is a physical attribute built into a needle device or into a non-needle sharp which effectively reduces the risk of an exposure incident. (8 CCR 5193(b)) Employee Information The Superintendent or designee shall distribute to employees information provided by the California Department of Education regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-related conditions, and hepatitis B. This information shall include, but not be limited to, any appropriate methods employees may use to prevent exposure to AIDS and hepatitis B, including information concerning the availability of a vaccine to prevent contraction of hepatitis B, and that the cost of this vaccination may be covered by the health plan benefits of the employees. Information shall be distributed at least annually, or more frequently if there is new information supplied by the California Department of Education. (Health and Safety Code 120875, 120880) (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) (cf. 4119.42/4219.42/4319.42 - Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens) Infection Control Practices The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the worksite is effectively maintained in a clean 55 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Universal Precautions (continued) AR 4119.43(b) AR 4219.43 AR 4319.43 and sanitary condition, and shall implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning and decontamination of the worksite. (8 CCR 5193(d)) Where occupational exposure remains after the institution of engineering and work practice controls, the Superintendent or designee shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment at no cost to the employee. Such equipment may include gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, and other devices that do not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through or reach the employee's clothes, skin, eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use. The Superintendent or designee shall maintain, repair, make accessible and require employees to use and properly handle protective equipment. (8 CCR 5193(d)) The Superintendent or designee shall provide handwashing facilities which are readily accessible to employees. When provision of handwashing facilities is not feasible, the Superintendent or designee shall provide an appropriate antiseptic hand cleanser in conjunction with clean cloth or paper towels, or antiseptic towelettes. (8 CCR 5193(d)) For the prevention of infectious disease, employees shall routinely: (8 CCR 5193(d)) 1. Perform all procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials in such a manner as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, and generating droplets of these substances. 2. Use personal protective equipment as appropriate. a. Appropriate clothing, including but not limited to, gowns, aprons, lab coats, clinic jackets or similar outer garments, shall be worn in occupational exposure situations. If a garment becomes penetrated by blood or other potentially infectious materials, the employee shall remove the garment immediately or as soon as feasible. All personal protective equipment shall be removed prior to leaving the work area. When removed, it shall be placed in an appropriately designated area or container for storage, washing, decontamination or disposal. b. Gloves shall be worn when it can be reasonably anticipated that the employee may have hand contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes and nonintact skin, and when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces. Disposable gloves shall be replaced as soon as practical when contaminated, or as soon as feasible if they are torn, punctured, or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised. They shall not be washed or decontaminated for reuse. Utility gloves may be decontaminated for reuse if the integrity of the gloves is not compromised, but must be discarded if they are cracked, peeling, torn, punctured, or exhibit other signs of deterioration or when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised. 56 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Universal Precautions (continued) AR 4119.43(c) AR 4219.43 AR 4319.43 c. Masks in combination with eye protection devices or face shields shall be worn whenever splashes, spray, spatter, or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated. 3. Wash hands and other skin surfaces thoroughly with soap and running water: a. Immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of hands or any other skin or mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials b. Immediately after removing gloves or other personal protective equipment When handwashing facilities are not available, the employee shall use antiseptic hand cleanser in conjunction with clean cloth or paper towels, or antiseptic towelettes. In such instances, hands shall be washed with soap and running water as soon as feasible. 4. Refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, or handling contact lenses in work areas with a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure. 5. Clean and decontaminate all equipment and environmental and work surfaces after contact with blood or other potentially infectious material, no later than the end of the shift or more frequently as required by state regulations. 6. Rather than using the hands directly, use mechanical means such as a brush and dust pan, tongs or forceps to clean up broken glassware which may be contaminated. 7. Use effective patient-handling techniques and other methods designed to minimize the risk of a sharps injury in all procedures involving the use of sharps in patient care. (cf. 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions) (cf. 5141.24 - Specialized Health Care Services) a. Needleless systems shall be used to administer medication or fluids, withdraw body fluids after initial venous or arterial access is established, and conduct any other procedure involving the potential for an exposure incident for which a needleless system is available as an alternative to the use of needle devices. If needleless systems are not used, needles or non-needle sharps with engineered sharps injury protection shall be used. b. Contaminated needles or other sharps shall not be broken, bent, recapped, removed from devices, or stored or processed in a manner that requires employees to reach by hand into the containers where these sharps have been placed. c. Disposable sharps shall not be reused. 57 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Universal Precautions (continued) AR 4119.43(d) AR 4219.43 AR 4319.43 8. Handle, store, treat and dispose of regulated waste in accordance with Health and Safety Code 117600-118360 and other applicable state and federal regulations. a. Immediately or as soon as possible after use, contaminated sharps shall be placed in containers meeting the requirements of 8 CCR 5193(d)(3)(D). Containers shall be easily accessible, maintained upright throughout use where feasible, and replaced as necessary to avoid overfilling. b. Specimens of blood or other potentially infectious material shall be placed in a container which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport or shipping. (cf. 4157/4257/4357 - Employee Safety) (cf. 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies) (cf. 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases) (cf. 5141.6 - Student Health and Social Services) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) Regulation approved: February 13, 2008 58 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Appointment And Conditions Of Employment AR 4212 Personnel Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education shall approve the appointment of all classified employees. The position shall be reported to the Board at a regular meeting. Individuals appointed to the classified staff shall, at a minimum: 1. Submit to fingerprinting as required by law (Education Code 45125) 2. Not have been convicted of a violent or serious felony (Education Code 45122.1) (cf. 4212.5 - Criminal Record Check) 3. Not have been convicted of any sex offense as defined in Education Code 44010 (Education Code 45123) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) 4. Not have been determined to be a sexual psychopath pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 63006332 (Education Code 45124) 5. If the individual will be working directly and in an unaccompanied setting with minor children on a more than incidental and occasional basis or will have supervision or disciplinary power over minor children, not be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code 290 because of a conviction for a crime where the victim was a minor under the age of 16 (Penal Code 290.95) (cf. 3515.5 - Sex Offender Notification) 6. Not have been convicted of any controlled substance offense as defined in Education Code 44011 (Education Code 45123) 7. Submit to a physical examination or provide proof thereof as required by law and Board policy (Education Code 45122, 49406) (cf. 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4 - Health Examinations) 8. File the oath or affirmation of allegiance required by Government Code 3100-3109 (cf. 4112.3/4212.3/4312.3 - Oath or Affirmation) 9. Submit to drug and alcohol testing as required by Board policy (cf. 4112.41/4212.41/4312.41 - Employee Drug Testing) 10. Fulfill any other requirements as specified by law, collective bargaining agreement, Board policy or administrative regulation 59 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 (cf. 4112.8/4212.8/4312.8 - Employment of Relatives) Notification of Classification and Compensation When first employed and upon each subsequent change in classification, classified employees other than short-term, limited-term or provisional employees shall be given two copies of their class specification, salary data, assignment or work location, duty hours and prescribed work week. Salary data shall specify pay period (monthly) and applicable rates of compensation (daily, hourly, and overtime). Employees shall keep one copy of this information and shall sign and date the other copy and return it to their supervisor. (Education Code 45169) (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) (cf. 4151/4251/4351 - Employee Compensation) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 35161 Powers and duties 44010 Sex offense - definitions 44011 Controlled substance offense - definitions 44066 Limitation on certification requirements 45103 Classified service in districts not incorporating the merit system 45104 Positions not requiring certification qualifications 45105 Positions under various acts not requiring certification qualifications 45108 Restricted positions 45113 Rules and regulations for classified service in districts not incorporating the merit system 45122 Physical examinations 45122.1 Classified employees, conviction of a violent or serious felony 45123 Employment after conviction of sex offense or controlled substance offense 45125 Use of personal identification cards to ascertain conviction of crime 45169 Employee salary data 49406 Examination for tuberculosis 60850-60856 High school exit exam GOVERNMENT CODE 3100-3109 Oaths or affirmations 12940-12950 Unlawful employment practices PENAL CODE 290 Registration of sex offenders 290.95 Disclosure by person required to register as sex offenders 667.5 Prior prison terms, enhancement of prison terms 1192.7 Plea bargaining limitation 1203.4 Discharged petitioner, change of plea WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE 6300-6332 Sexual psychopaths Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS approved: February 13, 2008 Santa Rosa, California 60 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Demotion/Reassignment BP 4313.2 Personnel The Board of Education may authorize the demotion or reassignment of any administrative or supervisory employee upon the recommendation of the Superintendent or designee and when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the district. (cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools) (cf. 0520.3 - Title I Program Improvement Districts) (cf. 4300 - Administrative and Supervisory Personnel) (cf. 4312.1 - Contracts) (cf. 4314 - Transfers) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district complies with all applicable statutory deadlines and due process procedures when an employee is to be demoted or reassigned. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 35031 Senior management employee in the classified service: nonreelection 44660-44665 Evaluation and assessment of performance of certificated employees 44850.1 No tenure in administrative or supervisory positions 44896 Transfer of administrator or supervisor to teaching position 44897 Classification of administrator or supervisor to a teaching position 44951 Continuation in position unless notified 45101 Definitions (including disciplinary action, cause) 45113 Rules for classified service in districts not incorporating the merit system 52055.5 Meeting or exceeding growth requirements 52055.57 Districts identified or at risk of identification for program improvement UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6316 School and district improvement COURT DECISIONS Jefferson v. Compton Unified School District, (1993) 14 Cal. App. 4th 32 Schultz v. Regents of the University of California, (1984) 160 Cal. App. 3d 768 Ellerbroek v. Saddleback Valley Unified School District, (1981) 125 Cal. App 3d 348 Skelly v. California Personnel Board, (1975) 15 Cal.3d 194 Hentschke v. Sink, (1973) 34 Cal. App. 3d 19 Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: April 11, 2012 Santa Rosa, California 61 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Demotion/Reassignment AR 4313.2 Personnel Certificated Administrative Employees Permanent certificated management staff are not entitled to seniority rights in their administrative positions. However, such staff shall earn and/or retain any seniority earned in service as a classroom teacher or site administrator pursuant to Education Code 44893, 44894, or 44956.5. (cf. 4117.3 - Personnel Reduction) (cf. 4117.6 - Decision Not to Rehire) End of Year Release/Reassignment of Certificated Administrators By March 15, an employee serving under a single year contract or appointment shall be notified by either registered mail or in person that he/she may be released or reassigned from his/her position for the following school year. If the notice is presented to the employee in person, the district shall obtain his/her signature acknowledging receipt of the notice on the district's copy of the written notice. (Education Code 44951) If the March 15 notice indicates that release or reassignment is only a possibility, the Board of Education shall take additional action to release/reassign the employee before the new school year and shall send the employee a second notice by June 30 indicating that he/she has been released or reassigned. In the event the certificated administrator is serving under a contract or appointment of two or more years, the required notice shall be given no later than 45 days in advance of the expiration of the contract or appointment. (Education Code 35031) Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS approved: April 11, 2012 Santa Rosa, California 62 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Conduct BP 5131 Students The Board of Education believes that all students have the right to be educated in a positive learning environment free from disruptions. Students shall be expected to exhibit appropriate conduct that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the school program while on school grounds, while going to or coming from school, while at school activities, and while on district transportation. (cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct) Conduct is considered appropriate when students are diligent in study, careful with school property, courteous, and respectful toward their teachers, other staff, students, and volunteers. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school site develops standards of conduct and discipline consistent with district policies and administrative regulations. Students and parents/guardians shall be notified of district and school rules related to conduct. Prohibited student conduct that is related to school attendance or school activities includes, but is not limited to: 1. Conduct that endangers students, staff, or others (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) (cf. 5136 - Gangs) (cf. 5142 - Safety) 2. Conduct that disrupts the orderly classroom or school environment. A behavioral intervention pyramid, student study team process, and process instruments are contained in administrative regulation 5131. (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) 3. Harassment of students or staff, including bullying, "cyberbullying," intimidation, hazing or initiation activity, ridicule, extortion, or any other verbal, written, or physical conduct that causes or threatens to cause violence, bodily harm, emotional suffering or substantial disruption in accordance with the section entitled "Bullying/Cyberbullying" below. Cyberbullying includes but is not limited to, the transmission of communications, posting of harassing messages, direct threats, social cruelty, or other harmful text, sounds, or images on the Internet, social networking sites, or other digital technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order to damage that person's reputation, or actions that create a hostile environment, and/or the transmission of obscene words or images. 63 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) 4. Damage to or theft of property belonging to students, staff, or the district (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti) 5. Possession or use of laser pointers on school premises, unless used for a valid instructional or other school-related purpose, including employment (Penal Code 417.27) Prior to bringing a laser pointer on school premises, students shall first obtain permission from the principal or designee. The principal or designee shall determine whether the requested use of the laser pointer is for a valid instructional or other school-related purpose. 6. Use of profane, vulgar, or abusive language (cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression) 7. Plagiarism or dishonesty in school work or on tests (cf. 5131.9 - Academic Honesty) (cf. 6162.54 - Test Integrity/Test Preparation) (cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials) 8. Inappropriate attire as defined by published school site dress codes (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) 9. Tardiness or unexcused absence from school (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) (cf. 5113.1 - Truancy) 10. Failure to remain on school premises in accordance with school rules (cf. 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus) 11. Possession, use, or being under the influence of tobacco, alcohol, or other prohibited drugs (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs) (cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) (cf.5131.63 - Steroids) Employees are expected to provide appropriate supervision to enforce standards of conduct and, if they observe or receive a report of a violation of these standards, to immediately intervene or call for assistance. If an employee believes a matter has not been resolved, he/she shall refer the matter to his/her supervisor or administrator for further investigation. 64 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Students who violate district or school rules and regulations may be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, suspension, expulsion, transfer to alternative programs, and/or denial of participation in the extracurricular activities in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation: The Superintendent or designee shall notify local law enforcement as appropriate. (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 1400 - Relations between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools) (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) (cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) (cf. 6184 - Continuation Education) (cf. 6185 - Community Day School) Students also may be subject to discipline for any off-campus conduct during non-school hours which poses a threat or danger to the safety of students, staff, or district property or substantially disrupts the educational program of the district or of any other district in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation. Possession of Cellular Phones and Other Mobile Communications Devices No student shall be prohibited from possessing or using an electronic signaling device that is determined by a licensed physician or surgeon to be essential for the student's health and the use of which is limited to health-related purposes. (Education Code 48901.5) During any state or classroom assessment, students may not use electronic devices nor have electronic devices on the desks or their person until all test materials have been collected by the test administrator. Students will stow all electronic devices in their backpacks or lockers during this time so that they are inaccessible until all test materials are collected and secure. Grades K-6: principal. All electronic devices are prohibited without prior approval of the school Grades 7-8: Students may possess but not use electronic devices during the school day in accordance with published school rules. Grades 9-12: Students may possess or use on school campus personal electronic signaling devices including, but not limited to, pagers and cellular/digital telephones, as well as other mobile communications devices including, but not limited to, digital media players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), compact disc players, portable game consoles, cameras, digital scanners, and laptop computers, provided that such devices are used in accordance with published school rules, do not disrupt the educational program or school activity, and are not used for illegal or unethical activities such as cheating on assignments or tests. If a disruption occurs or a student uses any mobile communications device for improper activities, a school employee shall direct the student to turn off the device and/or shall confiscate it. 65 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 If a school employee finds it necessary to confiscate a device, he/she shall return it at the end of the class period or school day. In accordance with the Board's policy and administrative regulation on search and seizure, a school official may search a student's mobile communications device, including, but not limited to, reviewing messages or viewing pictures. (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) Students shall not use mobile communications devices, even in hands-free mode, while driving on school grounds or to or from a school-related activity. A student who violates this policy may be prohibited from possessing a mobile communications device at school or school-related events and/or may be subject to further discipline in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation. Bullying/Cyberbullying The Board desires to prevent bullying by establishing a positive, collaborative school climate and clear rules for student conduct. (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) (cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) The district will provide students with annual instruction, in the classroom or other educational settings, that promotes communication, social skills, and assertiveness skills and educates students about appropriate online behavior, Internet safety, risks, and strategies to prevent and respond to bullying and cyberbullying. (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology) School staff shall receive related professional development, including information about early warning signs of harassing/intimidating behaviors and effective prevention and intervention strategies in regards to bullying and cyberbullying. Parents/guardians may also be provided with similar information. Students may submit a verbal or written complaint of conduct they consider to be bullying to a teacher or administrator and may also request that their name be kept in confidence. The Superintendent or designee may establish other processes for students to submit anonymous reports of bullying. Complaints of bullying or harassment shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with site-level grievance procedures specified in AR 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment. When a student is suspected of or reported to be using electronic or digital communications to engage in cyberbullying against other students or staff or to threaten district property, the investigation shall include documentation of the activity, identification of the source, and specific facts or circumstances that explain the impact or potential impact on school activity, school attendance, or the targeted student's educational performance. 66 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Students shall be encouraged to save and print any messages sent to them that they feel constitute cyberbullying and to notify a teacher, the principal, or other employee so that the matter may be investigated. Any student who engages in cyberbullying using district-owned equipment, or personal equipment on school premises, or off-campus in a manner that impacts a school activity or school attendance shall be subject to discipline in accordance with district policies and regulations. If the student is using a social networking site or service that has terms of use that prohibit posting of harmful material, the Superintendent or designee also may file a complaint with the Internet site or service to have the material removed. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination 32280-32289 Comprehensive safety plan 35181 Governing board authority to set policy on responsibilities of students 35291-35291.5 Rules 44807 Duty concerning conduct of students 48900-48925 Suspension and expulsion 51512 Prohibition against electronic listening or recording device in classroom without permission CIVIL CODE 1714.1 Liability of parents and guardians for willful misconduct of minor PENAL CODE 288.2 Harmful matter with intent to seduce 313 Harmful matter 417.25-417.27 Laser scope or laser pointer 647 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; misdemeanor 653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to safety VEHICLE CODE 23123-23124 Prohibitions against use of electronic devices while driving CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 300-307 Duties of students UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 2000h-2000h6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments COURT DECISIONS J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, (2010) 711 F.Supp.2d 1094 LaVine v. Blaine School District, (2000, 9th Cir.) 257 F.3d 981 Emmett v. Kent School District No. 415, (2000) 92 F.Supp. 1088 Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, (1986) 478 U.S. 675 New Jersey v. T.L.O., (1985) 469 U.S. 325 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, (1969) 393 U.S. 503 Management Resources: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to Ensure Student Success, 2011 Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment for All Students, Policy Brief, April 67 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 2010 Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy Brief, July 2007 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Bullying at School, 2003 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education, Safe Schools Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: http://cyberbully.org National School Boards Association: http://www.nsba.org National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov Policy SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS adopted: February 11, 2009 Santa Rosa, California revised: June 13, 2012 68 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Conduct - Elementary Plan AR 5131 Students In order to provide a safe, orderly, classroom or school environment, elementary schools shall address conduct that endangers students, staff, or others; disrupts an orderly classroom or school environment; especially when students exhibit chronically disruptive behavior. The Behavioral Intervention Pyramid, Study Team Process, and associated instruments in this regulation are for use to address such behaviors. (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plans) (cf. 5131.7 -Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) (cf. 5142 - Safety) The attached plan and instruments were developed and recommended by a collaborative team including teachers, a counselor, a psychologist, an elementary principal, the district Behaviorist, the Director of K-6 Curriculum and Instruction, the Assistant Superintendent of K-6 Curriculum and Instruction, and a representative from the Community Action partnership of Sonoma. They were supported by the Teacher Advisory Committee. The Behavioral Intervention Pyramid, Study Team Process, and associated instruments include fill implementation of the best plan; documents interventions and evaluations; full implementation of written behavior plans; and parent communications. Included are typical interventions and sample behavior plans; resources for parents; behavior support plan professional development with the psychologist or behaviorist; and collaborative behavioral plan writing for support. In order to create consistency with student discipline action, the following forms are used at all elementary schools: K-6 Behavior Referral Form; Notice of Suspension form Class Form; and BEST Think Tank Form. Review of this plan should occur on an annual basis. Regulation SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS approved: February 11, 2009 Santa Rosa, California revised: June 22, 2011 69 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Exhibit Conduct - Elementary Plan E 5131 Students PLEASE SEE DISTRICT MATERIAL IN THE DISTRICT OFFICE FOR EXHIBIT 5131 ENTITLED: "BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PYRAMID" "STUDENT STUDY TEAM PROCESS" "STEPS FOR REFERRAL TO THE STUDENT STUDY TEAM" "STUDENT STUDY TEAM REFERRAL FORM" "CHECKLIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS" "BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PLAN FORM" "BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT" "BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLAN" "DAILY POSITIVE TARGET BEHAVIOR CHECKLIST" "POSITIVE DAILY REPORT" "NOTICE OF SUSPENSION FROM CLASS/PARENT CONFERENCE" "BEHAVIOR REFERRAL FORM" Exhibit : SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS version: June 22, 2011 Santa Rosa, California 70 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Board Policy Child Abuse Prevention And Reporting BP 5141.4 Students (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 5141.6 - School Health Services) (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) Child Abuse Prevention The district's instructional program shall include age-appropriate and culturally sensitive child abuse prevention curriculum. This curriculum shall explain students' right to live free of abuse, include instruction in the skills and techniques needed to identify unsafe situations and react appropriately and promptly, inform students of available support resources, and teach students how to obtain help and disclose incidents of abuse. (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) The district's program also may include age-appropriate curriculum in sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention. Upon written request of a student's parent/guardian, the student shall be excused from taking such instruction. (Education Code 51900.6) The Superintendent or designee shall, to the extent feasible, seek to incorporate community resources into the district's child abuse prevention programs and may use these resources to provide parents/guardians with instruction in parenting skills and child abuse prevention. Child Abuse Reporting The Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures for the identification and reporting of known and suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with law. (cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) Procedures for reporting child abuse shall be included in the district and/or school comprehensive safety plan. (Education Code 32282) (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) District employees who are mandated reporters, as defined by law and administrative regulation, are obligated to report all known or suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect. The Superintendent or designee shall provide training regarding the duties of mandated reporters. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 32280-32288 Comprehensive school safety plans 71 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 33195 Heritage schools, mandated reporters 33308.1 Guidelines on procedure for filing child abuse complaints 44252 Teacher credentialing 44691 Staff development in the detection of child abuse and neglect 44807 Duty concerning conduct of students 48906 Notification when student released to peace officer 48987 Dissemination of reporting guidelines to parents 49001 Prohibition of corporal punishment 51220.5 Parenting skills education 51900.6 Sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention PENAL CODE 152.3 Duty to report murder, rape, or lewd or lascivious act 273a Willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of child; endangering life or health 288 Definition of lewd or lascivious act requiring reporting 11164-11174.3 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE 15630-15637 Dependent adult abuse reporting CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 4650 Filing complaints with CDE, special education students UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 11434a McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; definitions COURT DECISIONS Camreta v. Greene (2011) 131 S.Ct. 2020 Management Resources: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve WEB SITES California Attorney General's Office, Suspected Child Abuse Report Form: http://www.ag.ca.gov/childabuse/pdf/ss_8572.pdf California Department of Education, Safe Schools: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/ap California Department of Social Services, Children and Family Services Division: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Information Gateway: https://www.childwelfare.gov/can (7/02 11/04 12/14) Policy: adopted: 72 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS January 13, 2016, Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Administrative Regulation Child Abuse Prevention And Reporting AR 5141.4 Students Definitions Child abuse or neglect includes the following: (Penal Code 11165.5, 11165.6) 1. A physical injury or death inflicted by other than accidental means on a child by another person 2. Sexual abuse of a child, including sexual assault or sexual exploitation, as defined in Penal Code 11165.1 3. Neglect of a child as defined in Penal Code 11165.2 4. Willful harming or injuring of a child or the endangering of the person or health of a child as defined in Penal Code 11165.3 5. Unlawful corporal punishment or injury as defined in Penal Code 11165.4 (cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) Child abuse or neglect does not include: 1. A mutual affray between minors (Penal Code 11165.6) 2. An injury caused by reasonable and necessary force used by a peace officer acting within the course and scope of his/her employment (Penal Code 11165.6) (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) 3. An injury resulting from the exercise by a teacher, vice principal, principal, or other certificated employee of the same degree of physical control over a student that a parent/guardian would be privileged to exercise, not exceeding the amount of physical control reasonably necessary to maintain order, protect property, protect the health and safety of students, or maintain proper and appropriate conditions conducive to learning (Education Code 44807) 4. An injury caused by a school employee's use of force that is reasonable and necessary to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to persons or damage to property, to protect himself/herself, or to obtain weapons or other dangerous objects within the control of a student (Education Code 49001) 73 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 6159.4 - Behavioral Interventions for Special Education Students) 5. Physical pain or discomfort caused by athletic competition or other such recreational activity voluntarily engaged in by a student (Education Code 49001) (cf. 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) 6. Homelessness or classification as an unaccompanied minor (Penal Code 11165.15) Mandated reporters include, but are not limited to, teachers; instructional aides; teacher's aides or assistants; classified employees; certificated pupil personnel employees; administrative officers or supervisors of child attendance; athletic coaches, administrators, and directors; administrators and employees of a licensed child day care facility; Head Start teachers; district police or security officers; licensed nurses or health care providers; and administrators, presenters, and counselors of a child abuse prevention program. The District may require volunteers to obtain training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and to report known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. (Penal Code 11165.7) Reasonable suspicion means that it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion, based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position, drawing when appropriate on his/her training and experience, to suspect child abuse or neglect. However, reasonable suspicion does not require certainty that child abuse or neglect has occurred nor does it require a specific medical indication of child abuse or neglect. (Penal Code 11166) Reportable Offenses A mandated reporter shall make a report using the procedures provided below whenever, in his/her professional capacity or within the scope of his/her employment, he/she has knowledge of or observes a child whom the mandated reporter knows or reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect. (Penal Code 11166) Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a child is suffering serious emotional damage or is at a substantial risk of suffering serious emotional damage, based on evidence of severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or untoward aggressive behavior toward self or others, may make a report to the appropriate agency. (Penal Code 11166.05, 11167) Any district employee who reasonably believes that he/she has observed the commission of a murder, rape, or lewd or lascivious act by use of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury against a victim who is a child under age 14 shall notify a peace officer. (Penal Code 152.3, 288) 74 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Responsibility for Reporting The reporting duties of mandated reporters are individual and cannot be delegated to another person. (Penal Code 11166) When two or more mandated reporters jointly have knowledge of a known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect, the report may be made by a member of the team selected by mutual agreement and a single report may be made and signed by the selected member of the reporting team. Any member who has knowledge that the member designated to report has failed to do so shall thereafter make the report. (Penal Code 11166) No supervisor or administrator shall impede or inhibit a mandated reporter from making a report. (Penal Code 11166) Any person not identified as a mandated reporter who has knowledge of or observes a child whom he/she knows or reasonably suspects has been a victim of child abuse or neglect may report the known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency. (Penal Code 11166) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) Reporting Procedures 1. Initial Telephone Report Immediately or as soon as practicable after knowing or observing suspected child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter shall make an initial report by telephone to any police department (excluding a school district police/security department), sheriff's department, county probation department if designated by the county to receive such reports, or county welfare department. (Penal Code 11165.9, 11166) Child Protective Services – Sonoma County 1202 Apollo Way Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Child Abuse Hotline – (707) 565-4300 Toll Free (800) 870-7064 (24 hour reporting lines) When the initial telephone report is made, the mandated reporter shall note the name of the official contacted, the date and time contacted, and any instructions or advice received. 2. Written Report Within 36 hours of knowing or observing the information concerning the incident, the mandated reporter shall then prepare and either send, fax, or electronically submit to the appropriate agency a written follow-up report, which includes a completed Department of Justice form (SS 8572). (Penal Code 11166, 11168) 75 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 The Department of Justice form may be obtained from the county probation or welfare department or the police or sheriff's department. Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall include, if known: (Penal Code 11167) a. The name, business address, and telephone number of the person making the report and the capacity that makes the person a mandated reporter b. The child's name and address, present location, and, where applicable, school, grade, and class c. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the child's parents/guardians d. The name, address, telephone number, and other relevant personal information about the person who might have abused or neglected the child e. The information that gave rise to the reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect and the source(s) of that information The mandated reporter shall make a report even if some of this information is not known or is uncertain to him/her. (Penal Code 11167) The mandated reporter may give to an investigator from an agency investigating the case, including a licensing agency, any information relevant to an incident of child abuse or neglect or to a report made for serious emotional damage pursuant to Penal Code 11166.05. (Penal Code 11167) 3. Internal Reporting The mandated reporter shall not be required to disclose his/her identity to his/her supervisor, the principal, or the Superintendent or designee. (Penal Code 11166) However, employees reporting child abuse or neglect to an appropriate agency are encouraged, but not required, to notify the principal as soon as possible after the initial telephone report to the appropriate agency. When so notified, the principal shall inform the Superintendent or designee. The principal so notified shall provide the mandated reporter with any assistance necessary to ensure that reporting procedures are carried out in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation. At the mandated reporter's request, the principal may assist in completing and filing the necessary forms. Reporting the information to an employer, supervisor, principal, school counselor, coworker, or other person shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to the appropriate agency. (Penal Code 11166) 76 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Training Within the first six weeks of each school year, the Superintendent or designee shall provide training on mandated reporting requirements to district employees and persons working on their behalf who are mandated reporters. Any school personnel hired during the school year shall receive such training within the first six weeks of employment. (Education Code 44691; Penal Code 11165.7) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) The Superintendent or designee shall use the online training module provided by the California Department of Social Services. (Education Code 44691) The training shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, training in identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. In addition, the training shall include information that failure to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine as specified. (Education Code 44691; Penal Code 11165.7) The Superintendent or designee shall obtain and retain proof of each mandated reporter's completion of the training. (Education Code 44691) Victim Interviews by Social Services Whenever the Department of Social Services or another government agency is investigating suspected child abuse or neglect that occurred within the child's home or out-of-home care facility, the student may be interviewed by an agency representative during school hours, on school premises. The Superintendent or designee shall give the student the choice of being interviewed in private or in the presence of any adult school employee or volunteer aide selected by the student. (Penal Code 11174.3) A staff member or volunteer aide selected by a child may decline to be present at the interview. If the selected person accepts, the principal or designee shall inform him/her of the following requirements: (Penal Code 11174.3) 1. The purpose of the selected person's presence at the interview is to lend support to the child and enable him/her to be as comfortable as possible. 2. The selected person shall not participate in the interview. 3. The selected person shall not discuss the facts or circumstances of the case with the child. 4. The selected person is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, a violation of which is punishable as specified in Penal Code 11167.5. If a staff member agrees to be present, the interview shall be held at a time during school hours when it does not involve an expense to the school. (Penal Code 11174.3) 77 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 Release of Child to Peace Officer When a child is released to a peace officer and taken into custody as a victim of suspected child abuse or neglect, the Superintendent or designee and/or principal shall not notify the parent/guardian, but rather shall provide the peace officer with the address and telephone number of the child's parent/guardian. (Education Code 48906) (cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension by Law Enforcement) Parent/Guardian Complaints Upon request, the Superintendent or designee shall provide parents/guardians with procedures for reporting suspected child abuse occurring at a school site to appropriate agencies. For parents/guardians whose primary language is not English, such procedures shall be in their primary language and, when communicating orally regarding those procedures, an interpreter shall be provided. To file a complaint against a district employee or other person suspected of child abuse or neglect at a school site, parents/guardians may file a report by telephone, in person, or in writing with any appropriate agency identified above under "Reporting Procedures." If a parent/guardian makes a complaint about an employee to any other employee, the employee receiving the information shall notify the parent/guardian of procedures for filing a complaint with the appropriate agency. The employee also is obligated pursuant to Penal Code 11166 to file a report himself/herself using the procedures described above for mandated reporters. (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) In addition, if the child is enrolled in special education, a separate complaint may be filed with the California Department of Education pursuant to 5 CCR 4650. (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) Notifications The Superintendent or designee shall provide to all new employees who are mandated reporters a statement that informs them of their status as mandated reporters, their reporting obligations under Penal Code 11166, and their confidentiality rights under Penal Code 11167. The district also shall provide these new employees with a copy of Penal Code 11165.7, 11166, and 11167. (Penal Code 11165.7, 11166.5) (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) Before beginning employment, any person who will be a mandated reporter by virtue of his/her position shall sign a statement indicating that he/she has knowledge of the reporting obligations under Penal Code 11166 and will comply with those provisions. The signed statement shall be retained by the Superintendent or designee. (Penal Code 11166.5) Employees who work with dependent adults shall be notified of legal responsibilities and reporting procedures pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 15630-15637. 78 All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 Santa Rosa City Schools Memo of Acknowledgment of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 2015-2016 The Superintendent or designee also shall notify all employees that: 1. A mandated reporter who reports a known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for making a report and this immunity shall apply even if the mandated reporter acquired the knowledge or reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect outside of his/her professional capacity or outside the scope of his/her employment. Any other person making a report shall not incur civil or criminal liability unless it can be proven that he/she knowingly made a false report or made a report with reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the report. (Penal Code 11172) 2. If a mandated reporter fails to timely report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect, he/she may be guilty of a crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. (Penal Code 11166) 3. No employee shall be subject to any sanction by the district for making a report unless it can be shown that he/she knowingly made a false report or made a report with reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the report. (Penal Code 11166) (7/02 11/04 12/14) Regulation: adopted: 79 SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS January 13, 2016, Santa Rosa, California All Staff Memo of Acknowledgment with BP and AR Attached 2015-2016 To Check Entitlement Absences p To Review or Cancel Your Upcoming Phone System Instructions for Employees Main Menu Balances o To Review or Cancel a Specific Absence q Review or Change Personal Information r Change Name recording n 1.800.942.3767 Hear Again n Pressing the star key (‘*’) will always take you back one menu level anywhere in the phone system. Change Pin number o L Change Phone number p • If you work at multiple school locations please refer to the Employee Web guide for detailed instructions. Hear Again o • In the review menu, if a substitute has accepted your absence Aesop will read off his or her name. Cancel Assignment o • You can create an absence up to one month in advance on the phone. Cancel Absence p • If Aesop prompts you, you will need to make a voice recording. This should only be your Name and Title: c Name (First and Last Name) d Title (Grade Level and/or Subject Matter) Listen to next absence q Special Things to Note Aesop Phone Menu at a Glance • To review or change the recording of your name and title, Press n • To change your Pin number, Press o • To change your phone number, Press p • To return to the previous menu, Press To Create an Information, Press r Absence n To Review or Change your Personal c Select Start Date d Enter Number of Days e Enter Start and End Times f Select Absence Reason g Confirm Absence Details h Enter Multiple Days i Save Your Absence When you call Aesop 1.800.942.3767 Learn how to Create absences by phone Review Upcoming absences Personalize the phone system www.aesoponline.com When you call Aesop 1. 2. 3. Dial 1.800.942.3767 Enter your ID number followed by the pound key (‘#’) Enter your PIN number followed by the pound key (‘#’) To Create an Absence, Press n 1. Select the Start Date To enter an absence for: • TODAY, Press n • Tomorrow, Press o • Another Day, Press p • Monday, Press q ¾ If option p is selected then Aesop will prompt you to enter the DAY OF MONTH followed by the pound key (‘#’). 2. Enter the number of days 3. Enter the Start and End times • For a Full Day, Press n • For a Half-Day in the Morning, Press o • For a Half-Day in the Afternoon, Press p • For Specific Start/End Times, Press q ¾ If option q is selected then Aesop will prompt you to enter time in “hh:mm” format and the choice of AM or PM. For example: 8:00 AM a. Enter “800” followed by the pound key (‘#’) b. Press n for AM or Press o for PM www.aesoponline.com When you call Aesop When you call Aesop 4. Select Absence Reason 5. Confirm absence information • If correct, Press n • To re-enter, Press o • To cancel, Press p 6. If aa multiple day absence For multiple day absence c Enter the day of month followed by the pound sign (‘#’) d Aesop will ask the following: • If the details are the same as previous the previous date, Press n date, Press n • To change some of the details, Press o • To change all of the details, Press p 7. Save your absence c If you can decide whether a sub is needed: • If your absence requires a substitute, Press n • If your absence does not require a substitute, Press o d If you can assign a substitute: • If you want to select a specific sub to assign to the absence, Press n ¾ It is your responsibility to contact the sub to see if they are willing to accept this absence PRIOR to assigning. • If you want me (Aesop) to find a sub, Press o ¾ if option n is selected you will need to enter the sub’s full 10-digit phone number. 1.800.942.3767 L When you have successfully created an assignment Aesop will play back the confirmation number. To Check Entitlement Balances, Press o Aesop will play back your entitlement balances. To Review or Cancel Your Upcoming Absences, Press p • To review your absences for the next 30 days, Press p • To return to the Main Menu, Press Aesop will read off all absence details: • To hear this again, Press o • To cancel this absence, Press p • To listen to the next absence, Press q • To return to the Main Menu, Press r To Review or Cancel a Specific Absence, Press q Enter the confirmation number followed by the pound key (‘#’). Aesop will read off the absence details: • To Hear again, Press n • To cancel this absence, Press o • To return to previous menu, Press r Available 24/7 Penal Code § 11165.7. Mandated reporter defined (a) As used in this article, “mandated reporter” is defined as any of the following: (1) A teacher. (2) An instructional aide. (3) A teacher's aide or teacher's assistant employed by a public or private school. (4) A classified employee of a public school. (5) An administrative officer or supervisor of child welfare and attendance, or a certificated pupil personnel employee of a public or private school. (6) An administrator of a public or private day camp. (7) An administrator or employee of a public or private youth center, youth recreation program, or youth organization. (8) An administrator or employee of a public or private organization whose duties require direct contact and supervision of children. (9) An employee of a county office of education or the State Department of Education whose duties bring the employee into contact with children on a regular basis. (10) A licensee, an administrator, or an employee of a licensed community care or child day care facility. (11) A Head Start program teacher. (12) A licensing worker or licensing evaluator employed by a licensing agency, as defined in Section 11165.11. (13) A public assistance worker. (14) An employee of a child care institution, including, but not limited to, foster parents, group home personnel, and personnel of residential care facilities. (15) A social worker, probation officer, or parole officer. (16) An employee of a school district police or security department. (17) A person who is an administrator or presenter of, or a counselor in, a child abuse prevention program in a public or private school. (18) A district attorney investigator, inspector, or local child support agency caseworker, unless the investigator, inspector, or caseworker is working with an attorney appointed pursuant to Section 317 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to represent a minor. (19) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, who is not otherwise described in this section. (20) A firefighter, except for volunteer firefighters. (21) A physician and surgeon, psychiatrist, psychologist, dentist, resident, intern, podiatrist, chiropractor, licensed nurse, dental hygienist, optometrist, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, professional clinical counselor, or any other person who is currently licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code. (22) An emergency medical technician I or II, paramedic, or other person certified pursuant to Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health and Safety Code. (23) A psychological assistant registered pursuant to Section 2913 of the Business and Professions Code. (24) A marriage and family therapist trainee, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 4980.03 of the Business and Professions Code. (25) An unlicensed marriage and family therapist intern registered under Section 4980.44 of the Business and Professions Code. (26) A state or county public health employee who treats a minor for venereal disease or any other condition. (27) A coroner. (28) A medical examiner or other person who performs autopsies. (29) A commercial film and photographic print or image processor as specified in subdivision (e) of Section 11166. As used in this article, “commercial film and photographic print or image processor” means a person who develops exposed photographic film into negatives, slides, or prints, or who makes prints from negatives or slides, or who prepares, publishes, produces, develops, duplicates, or prints any representation of information, data, or an image, including, but not limited to, any film, filmstrip, photograph, negative, slide, photocopy, videotape, video laser disk, computer hardware, computer software, computer floppy disk, data storage medium, CD-ROM, computer-generated equipment, or computer-generated image, for compensation. The term includes any employee of that person; it does not include a person who develops film or makes prints or images for a public agency. (30) A child visitation monitor. As used in this article, “child visitation monitor” means a person who, for financial compensation, acts as a monitor of a visit between a child and another person when the monitoring of that visit has been ordered by a court of law. (31) An animal control officer or humane society officer. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (A) “Animal control officer” means a person employed by a city, county, or city and county for the purpose of enforcing animal control laws or regulations. (B) “Humane society officer” means a person appointed or employed by a public or private entity as a humane officer who is qualified pursuant to Section 14502 or 14503 of the Corporations Code. (32) A clergy member, as specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11166. As used in this article, “clergy member” means a priest, minister, rabbi, religious practitioner, or similar functionary of a church, temple, or recognized denomination or organization. (33) Any custodian of records of a clergy member, as specified in this section and subdivision (d) of Section 11166. (34) An employee of any police department, county sheriff's department, county probation department, or county welfare department. (35) An employee or volunteer of a Court Appointed Special Advocate program, as defined in Rule 5.655 of the California Rules of Court. (36) A custodial officer, as defined in Section 831.5. (37) A person providing services to a minor child under Section 12300 or 12300.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (38) An alcohol and drug counselor. As used in this article, an “alcohol and drug counselor” is a person providing counseling, therapy, or other clinical services for a state licensed or certified drug, alcohol, or drug and alcohol treatment program. However, alcohol or drug abuse, or both alcohol and drug abuse, is not, in and of itself, a sufficient basis for reporting child abuse or neglect. (39) A clinical counselor trainee, as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 4999.12 of the Business and Professions Code. (40) A clinical counselor intern registered under Section 4999.42 of the Business and Professions Code. (41) An employee or administrator of a public or private postsecondary institution, whose duties bring the administrator or employee into contact with children on a regular basis, or who supervises those whose duties bring the administrator or employee into contact with children on a regular basis, as to child abuse or neglect occurring on that institution's premises or at an official activity of, or program conducted by, the institution. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as altering the lawyer-client privilege as set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 950) of Chapter 4 of Division 8 of the Evidence Code. (42) An athletic coach, athletic administrator, or athletic director employed by any public or private school that provides any combination of instruction for kindergarten, or grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (43)(A) A commercial computer technician as specified in subdivision (e) of Section 11166. As used in this article, “commercial computer technician” means a person who works for a company that is in the business of repairing, installing, or otherwise servicing a computer or computer component, including, but not limited to, a computer part, device, memory storage or recording mechanism, auxiliary storage recording or memory capacity, or any other material relating to the operation and maintenance of a computer or computer network system, for a fee. An employer who provides an electronic communications service or a remote computing service to the public shall be deemed to comply with this article if that employer complies with Section 2258A of Title 18 of the United States Code. (B) An employer of a commercial computer technician may implement internal procedures for facilitating reporting consistent with this article. These procedures may direct employees who are mandated reporters under this paragraph to report materials described in subdivision (e) of Section 11166 to an employee who is designated by the employer to receive the reports. An employee who is designated to receive reports under this subparagraph shall be a commercial computer technician for purposes of this article. A commercial computer technician who makes a report to the designated employee pursuant to this subparagraph shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of this article and shall be subject to the protections afforded to mandated reporters, including, but not limited to, those protections afforded by Section 11172. (44) Any athletic coach, including, but not limited to, an assistant coach or a graduate assistant involved in coaching, at public or private postsecondary institutions. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (35) of subdivision (a), volunteers of public or private organizations whose duties require direct contact with and supervision of children are not mandated reporters but are encouraged to obtain training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and are further encouraged to report known or suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to an agency specified in Section 11165.9. (c) Employers are strongly encouraged to provide their employees who are mandated reporters with training in the duties imposed by this article. This training shall include training in child abuse and neglect identification and training in child abuse and neglect reporting. Whether or not employers provide their employees with training in child abuse and neglect identification and reporting, the employers shall provide their employees who are mandated reporters with the statement required pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 11166.5. (d) School districts that do not train their employees specified in subdivision (a) in the duties of mandated reporters under the child abuse reporting laws shall report to the State Department of Education the reasons why this training is not provided. (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided, the absence of training shall not excuse a mandated reporter from the duties imposed by this article. (f) Public and private organizations are encouraged to provide their volunteers whose duties require direct contact with and supervision of children with training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Penal Code § 11166. Report of child abuse or neglect; mandatory reporters; reasonable suspicion defined; form of report; criminal liability for failure to report; investigation; other reporters; joint reports; retaliation prohibited; report by county probation or welfare department, or law enforcement agency, to investigatory agency and district attorney (a) Except as provided in subdivision (d), and in Section 11166.05, a mandated reporter shall make a report to an agency specified in Section 11165.9 whenever the mandated reporter, in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment, has knowledge of or observes a child whom the mandated reporter knows or reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect. The mandated reporter shall make an initial report by telephone to the agency immediately or as soon as is practicably possible, and shall prepare and send, fax, or electronically transmit a written followup report within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident. The mandated reporter may include with the report any nonprivileged documentary evidence the mandated reporter possesses relating to the incident. (1) For purposes of this article, “reasonable suspicion” means that it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion, based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position, drawing, when appropriate, on his or her training and experience, to suspect child abuse or neglect. “Reasonable suspicion” does not require certainty that child abuse or neglect has occurred nor does it require a specific medical indication of child abuse or neglect; any “reasonable suspicion” is sufficient. For purposes of this article, the pregnancy of a minor does not, in and of itself, constitute a basis for a reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse. (2) The agency shall be notified and a report shall be prepared and sent, faxed, or electronically transmitted even if the child has expired, regardless of whether or not the possible abuse was a factor contributing to the death, and even if suspected child abuse was discovered during an autopsy. (3) Any report made by a mandated reporter pursuant to this section shall be known as a mandated report. (b) If after reasonable efforts a mandated reporter is unable to submit an initial report by telephone, he or she shall immediately or as soon as is practicably possible, by fax or electronic transmission, make a one-time automated written report on the form prescribed by the Department of Justice, and shall also be available to respond to a telephone followup call by the agency with which he or she filed the report. A mandated reporter who files a one-time automated written report because he or she was unable to submit an initial report by telephone is not required to submit a written followup report. (1) The one-time automated written report form prescribed by the Department of Justice shall be clearly identifiable so that it is not mistaken for a standard written followup report. In addition, the automated one-time report shall contain a section that allows the mandated reporter to state the reason the initial telephone call was not able to be completed. The reason for the submission of the one-time automated written report in lieu of the procedure prescribed in subdivision (a) shall be captured in the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS). The department shall work with stakeholders to modify reporting forms and the CWS/CMS as is necessary to accommodate the changes enacted by these provisions. (2) This subdivision shall not become operative until the CWS/CMS is updated to capture the information prescribed in this subdivision. (3) This subdivision shall become inoperative three years after this subdivision becomes operative or on January 1, 2009, whichever occurs first. (4) On the inoperative date of these provisions, a report shall be submitted to the counties and the Legislature by the State Department of Social Services that reflects the data collected from automated one-time reports indicating the reasons stated as to why the automated one-time report was filed in lieu of the initial telephone report. (5) Nothing in this section shall supersede the requirement that a mandated reporter first attempt to make a report via telephone, or that agencies specified in Section 11165.9 accept reports from mandated reporters and other persons as required. (c) Any mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect as required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months confinement in a county jail or by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by both that imprisonment and fine. If a mandated reporter intentionally conceals his or her failure to report an incident known by the mandated reporter to be abuse or severe neglect under this section, the failure to report is a continuing offense until an agency specified in Section 11165.9 discovers the offense. (d)(1) A clergy member who acquires knowledge or a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect during a penitential communication is not subject to subdivision (a). For the purposes of this subdivision, “penitential communication” means a communication, intended to be in confidence, including, but not limited to, a sacramental confession, made to a clergy member who, in the course of the discipline or practice of his or her church, denomination, or organization, is authorized or accustomed to hear those communications, and under the discipline, tenets, customs, or practices of his or her church, denomination, or organization, has a duty to keep those communications secret. (2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to modify or limit a clergy member's duty to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect when the clergy member is acting in some other capacity that would otherwise make the clergy member a mandated reporter. (3)(A) On or before January 1, 2004, a clergy member or any custodian of records for the clergy member may report to an agency specified in Section 11165.9 that the clergy member or any custodian of records for the clergy member, prior to January 1, 1997, in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment, other than during a penitential communication, acquired knowledge or had a reasonable suspicion that a child had been the victim of sexual abuse that the clergy member or any custodian of records for the clergy member did not previously report the abuse to an agency specified in Section 11165.9. The provisions of Section 11172 shall apply to all reports made pursuant to this paragraph. (B) This paragraph shall apply even if the victim of the known or suspected abuse has reached the age of majority by the time the required report is made. (C) The local law enforcement agency shall have jurisdiction to investigate any report of child abuse made pursuant to this paragraph even if the report is made after the victim has reached the age of majority. (e)(1) Any commercial film, photographic print, or image processor who has knowledge of or observes, within the scope of his or her professional capacity or employment, any film, photograph, videotape, negative, slide, or any representation of information, data, or an image, including, but not limited to, any film, filmstrip, photograph, negative, slide, photocopy, videotape, video laser disc, computer hardware, computer software, computer floppy disk, data storage medium, CD-ROM, computer- generated equipment, or computer-generated image depicting a child under 16 years of age engaged in an act of sexual conduct, shall immediately, or as soon as practically possible, telephonically report the instance of suspected abuse to the law enforcement agency located in the county in which the images are seen. Within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident, the reporter shall prepare and send, fax, or electronically transmit a written followup report of the incident with a copy of the image or material attached. (2) Any commercial computer technician who has knowledge of or observes, within the scope of his or her professional capacity or employment, any representation of information, data, or an image, including, but not limited, to any computer hardware, computer software, computer file, computer floppy disk, data storage medium, CD-ROM, computer-generated equipment, or computer-generated image that is retrievable in perceivable form and that is intentionally saved, transmitted, or organized on an electronic medium, depicting a child under 16 years of age engaged in an act of sexual conduct, shall immediately, or as soon as practicably possible, telephonically report the instance of suspected abuse to the law enforcement agency located in the county in which the images or material are seen. As soon as practicably possible after receiving the information concerning the incident, the reporter shall prepare and send, fax, or electronically transmit a written followup report of the incident with a brief description of the images or materials. (3) For purposes of this article, “commercial computer technician” includes an employee designated by an employer to receive reports pursuant to an established reporting process authorized by subparagraph (B) of paragraph (41) of subdivision (a) of Section 11165.7. (4) As used in this subdivision, “electronic medium” includes, but is not limited to, a recording, CD-ROM, magnetic disk memory, magnetic tape memory, CD, DVD, thumbdrive, or any other computer hardware or media. (5) As used in this subdivision, “sexual conduct” means any of the following: (A) Sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals. (B) Penetration of the vagina or rectum by any object. (C) Masturbation for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer. (D) Sadomasochistic abuse for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer. (E) Exhibition of the genitals, pubic, or rectal areas of any person for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer. (f) Any mandated reporter who knows or reasonably suspects that the home or institution in which a child resides is unsuitable for the child because of abuse or neglect of the child shall bring the condition to the attention of the agency to which, and at the same time as, he or she makes a report of the abuse or neglect pursuant to subdivision (a). (g) Any other person who has knowledge of or observes a child whom he or she knows or reasonably suspects has been a victim of child abuse or neglect may report the known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect to an agency specified in Section 11165.9. For purposes of this section, “any other person” includes a mandated reporter who acts in his or her private capacity and not in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment. (h) When two or more persons, who are required to report, jointly have knowledge of a known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect, and when there is agreement among them, the telephone report may be made by a member of the team selected by mutual agreement and a single report may be made and signed by the selected member of the reporting team. Any member who has knowledge that the member designated to report has failed to do so shall thereafter make the report. (i)(1) The reporting duties under this section are individual, and no supervisor or administrator may impede or inhibit the reporting duties, and no person making a report shall be subject to any sanction for making the report. However, internal procedures to facilitate reporting and apprise supervisors and administrators of reports may be established provided that they are not inconsistent with this article. (2) The internal procedures shall not require any employee required to make reports pursuant to this article to disclose his or her identity to the employer. (3) Reporting the information regarding a case of possible child abuse or neglect to an employer, supervisor, school principal, school counselor, coworker, or other person shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to an agency specified in Section 11165.9. (j) A county probation or welfare department shall immediately, or as soon as practicably possible, report by telephone, fax, or electronic transmission to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the case, to the agency given the responsibility for investigation of cases under Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to the district attorney's office every known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect, as defined in Section 11165.6, except acts or omissions coming within subdivision (b) of Section 11165.2, or reports made pursuant to Section 11165.13 based on risk to a child which relates solely to the inability of the parent to provide the child with regular care due to the parent's substance abuse, which shall be reported only to the county welfare or probation department. A county probation or welfare department also shall send, fax, or electronically transmit a written report thereof within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident to any agency to which it makes a telephone report under this subdivision. (k) A law enforcement agency shall immediately, or as soon as practicably possible, report by telephone, fax, or electronic transmission to the agency given responsibility for investigation of cases under Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and to the district attorney's office every known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect reported to it, except acts or omissions coming within subdivision (b) of Section 11165.2, which shall be reported only to the county welfare or probation department. A law enforcement agency shall report to the county welfare or probation department every known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect reported to it which is alleged to have occurred as a result of the action of a person responsible for the child's welfare, or as the result of the failure of a person responsible for the child's welfare to adequately protect the minor from abuse when the person responsible for the child's welfare knew or reasonably should have known that the minor was in danger of abuse. A law enforcement agency also shall send, fax, or electronically transmit a written report thereof within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident to any agency to which it makes a telephone report under this subdivision. Penal Code§ 11167. Report; contents; confidentiality of identity of persons reporting (a) Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect pursuant to Section 11166 or Section 11166.05 shall include the name, business address, and telephone number of the mandated reporter; the capacity that makes the person a mandated reporter; and the information that gave rise to the reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect and the source or sources of that information. If a report is made, the following information, if known, shall also be included in the report: the child's name, the child's address, present location, and, if applicable, school, grade, and class; the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the child's parents or guardians; and the name, address, telephone number, and other relevant personal information about the person or persons who might have abused or neglected the child. The mandated reporter shall make a report even if some of this information is not known or is uncertain to him or her. (b) Information relevant to the incident of child abuse or neglect and information relevant to a report made pursuant to Section 11166.05 may be given to an investigator from an agency that is investigating the known or suspected case of child abuse or neglect. (c) Information relevant to the incident of child abuse or neglect, including the investigation report and other pertinent materials, and information relevant to a report made pursuant to Section 11166.05 may be given to the licensing agency when it is investigating a known or suspected case of child abuse or neglect. (d)(1) The identity of all persons who report under this article shall be confidential and disclosed only among agencies receiving or investigating mandated reports, to the prosecutor in a criminal prosecution or in an action initiated under Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code arising from alleged child abuse, or to counsel appointed pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 317 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or to the county counsel or prosecutor in a proceeding under Part 4 (commencing withSection 7800) of Division 12 of the Family Code or Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or to a licensing agency when abuse or neglect in out-of-home care is reasonably suspected, or when those persons waive confidentiality, or by court order. (2) No agency or person listed in this subdivision shall disclose the identity of any person who reports under this article to that person's employer, except with the employee's consent or by court order. (e) Notwithstanding the confidentiality requirements of this section, a representative of a child protective services agency performing an investigation that results from a report of suspected child abuse or neglect made pursuant to Section 11166 or Section 11166.05, at the time of the initial contact with the individual who is subject to the investigation, shall advise the individual of the complaints or allegations against him or her, in a manner that is consistent with laws protecting the identity of the reporter under this article. (f) Persons who may report pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 11166 are not required to include their names. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING STATEMENT I, ______________________, acknowledge I have received a copy of Penal Code sections 11165.7, 11166, and 11167. I have reviewed and familiarized myself with the provisions of these sections, and have had the opportunity to have my questions about these provisions answered. I further understand the following: 1. I am considered a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse. 2. Penal Code section 11166, attached, requires any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or observes a child in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment whom he or she knows or reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect to report the known or suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency immediately or as soon as practically possible by telephone, and to prepare and send, fax or e-mail, a written report thereof within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident. 3. “Mandated Reporters” are those individuals listed in Penal Code section 11165.7, attached, including teachers, instructional aides, classified employees, coaches, administrative officers, supervisors of child welfare and attendance, administrators of a public or private day camp, administrators and employees of child day care facilities licensed to care for children, peace officers, healthcare practitioners, employees or administrators of public or private post-secondary institutions whose duties bring them into contact with children on a regular basis, the supervisors of those employees, and any athletic coach at a public or private post-secondary institution. 4. Penal Code section 11167, attached, generally provides that the identity of a reporter of suspected child abuse, and the written child abuse report that is prepared by the reporter, is confidential and shall be disclosed only among agencies involved in the investigation or by court order. As an employee of ________________________________, I certify that I have read and understand this statement and the above cited Penal Code sections, and will comply with my obligations under the child abuse reporting law. 2013 ___________________________________ Print Name of Employee ____________________________________ Signature of Employee ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Department ing Discrimination and Harassment in Employment are Prohibited by Law Laws enforced by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) protect you from illegal discrimination and harassment in employment based on: • Race ployee or job applicant’s religious beliefs and practices. • Require employers to reasonably accommodate employees or job applicants with a disability in order to enable them to perform the essential functions of a job. • Color • Religion • Sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) • Gender, gender identity, and gender expression • Sexual orientation • Marital status • National origin (includes language use restrictions) • Ancestry • Disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS) • Medical condition (cancer, or a record or history of cancer) • Genetic information • Age (40 and above) • Denial of family and medical care leave • Denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504): • Prohibit harassment of employees, applicants, and independent contractors by any persons and require employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment. This includes a prohibition against sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. • Prohibit employers from limiting or prohibiting the use of any language in any workplace unless justified by business necessity. The employer must notify employees of the language restriction and consequences for violation. • Require that all employers provide information to each of their employees on the nature, illegality, and legal remedies that apply to sexual harassment. Employers may either develop their own publications, which must meet standards as set forth in California Government Code Section 12950, or use a brochure from the DFEH. • Require employers with 50 or more employees and all public entities to provide sexual harassment prevention training for all supervisors. • Require employers to reasonably accommodate an em- • Permit job applicants and employees to file complaints with the DFEH against an employer, employment agency, or labor union that fails to grant equal employment as required by law. • Prohibit discrimination against any job applicant or employee in hiring, promotions, assignments, termination, or any term, condition, or privilege of employment. • Require employers, employment agencies, and unions to preserve applications, personnel records, and employment referral records for a minimum of two years. • Require employers to provide leaves of up to four months to employees disabled because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. • Require an employer to provide reasonable accommodations requested by an employee, on the advice of her health care provider, related to her pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. • Require employers of 50 or more persons to allow eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks leave in a 12-month period for the birth of a child; the placement of a child for adoption or foster care; for an employee’s own serious health condition; or to care for a parent, spouse, or child with a serious health condition. (Employers are required to post a notice informing employees of their family and medical leave rights.) • Require employment agencies to serve all applicants equally, refuse discriminatory job orders, and prohibit employers and employment agencies from making discriminatory pre-hiring inquiries or publishing help-wanted advertising that expresses a discriminatory hiring preference. • Require unions not to discriminate in member admissions or dispatching to jobs. • Prohibit retaliation against a person who opposes, reports, or assists another person in opposing unlawful discrimination. The law provides for administrative fines and remedies for individuals, including the following: hiring, front pay, back pay, promotion, reinstatement, cease-and-desist order, expert witness fees, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, punitive damages, and damages for emotional distress. Job applicants and employees: If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may file a complaint with the DFEH. Independent contractors: If you believe you have been harassed, you may file a complaint with the DFEH. Complaints must be filed within one year of the last act of discrimination/harassment, or, for victims who are under the age of 18, not later than one year after that person’s eighteenth birthday. For more information contact (800) 884-1684; TTY (800) 700-2320: Videophone for the Deaf (916) 226-5285; contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov; or www.dfeh.ca.gov. Government Code Section 12940 and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7287 require all employers to post this document. It must be conspicuously posted in hiring offices, on employee bulletin boards, in employment agency waiting rooms, union halls, and other places employees gather. In accordance with the California Government Code and ADA requirements, this publication can be made available in Braille, large print, computer disk, or voice recording as a disability-related accommodation for an individual with a disability. To discuss how to receive a copy of this publication in an alternative format, please contact the DFEH at the numbers or e-mail adress above. DFEH 162 (11/11)(05/06) DFEH-162 3. Visual harassment Noticeto all Staff Sexualharassmentis prohibitedby this companyand is againstthe law. contractorshould Everyemployeeand independent be awareof: . What sexualharassmentis; . What stepsto take if harassmentoccurs;and . for reportingsexual Prohibition againstretaliation harassment. P l e a s e r e a d t h i s i n f o r m a t i o ns h e e t . l { y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n so r c o n c e r n sa b o u t i t , c o n t a c ty o u r personnel department representative or your supervisor, investigative officerfor furtherinformation. What is SexualHarassment? Althoughmany peoplethink of sexualharassmentas involvinga male boss and a femaleemployee,this is not alwaysthe case.Sexualharassmentofteninvolves co-workers,other employeesof the companyor other personsdoingbusinesswithor forthecompany. lt'salso againstthe law for females to sexuallyharass males or for an employeeto sexuallyharassa personof the samegenoer. CaliforniaLaw lawdefinessexualharassment as harassment California basedon sexor of a sexualnature;genderharassment (includingharassmentbased on gender identityor genderexpression); and harassment dueto pregnancy, or relatedmedicalconditions. childbirth,breastfeeding 1. Verbal harassment Exampfes: Sexualcomments,derogatory commentsor Iing. beIinling. serually expltcil slurs.ep ilhels.name-cal or degrading words to descrrbean individual,sexually explicitjokes,commentsaboutanemployee'sanatomy and/or dress, sexually orrented noises or remarks nt tpctinnc 2hnt il .2. nprenn c Jctr\t nr2rliapq L u tal cr P ts-rou/rJ ,cua'LLo, '^^ r Jg u ^' u/ patronizingterms or remarks,verbalabuse, graphtc verbalcommentarresabout the body. 2. Physical harassment Exampfes: Physical touchrng,assault. tmpedrngor blocking movement,pinching. patting. grabbrng, hrt,ahi^a -^-;-.t ar nolinn ) nt . tl vh tat r t w ut uat ttttu agatt tat ut yvr\r tv u h vn vr 1) , vo tmtnt lPntvve) p < t v o b hazing or rnrtiationthat involvesa seuualcomponent requiring an employee ta wear sexually suggestive clothing,any physical interferencewith normal work or movement.when drrectedat an individual Examples: Displaying sexual prctures, derogatory l/v)tq/ ^-.t^^^^ D. vdt IUvt ^. 1a v] A.a,",iaaa vt dvvtl tgo. A'anla,,l^a vtJPtayll -^',,,-l t!1 >c \udt ^^/: t t tcutd or eleclrontcinformatton. suchas computertmages te\t messages emails.web pages. or multimediacantent. displayingsexualwrittngs or objects,obscenelettersor invitationsslaringat an employees anatomy leertng. se<uallyorrentedgestures.moontng,unwantedlove lettersor notes. 4. Sexualfavors Exampfes:Unwantedsexualadvancesor acts whtch condrtion an emptoyment benefttuponan e<changeo{ sexualfavors.Contrnuedrequestsfor dates any threat of demotron,termtnatton, etc.tfrequestedserualfavors are nAtgtven. n ahtng Or threatentngrepriSalsafter a negattveresponseIo serdaI advances.proposittantng an tnatvtQUat. I tl s i m p o s s i b lt eo d e fi n ee v e r ya c t i o no r a l l w o r d st h a t c o u l d as sexualharassment.The exampleslisted be interpreted above,alongwiththestatedefinitionof sexualharassment, behavior arenotmeanttobea completelistofobjectionable nor do theyalwaysconstitutesexualharassment This companytakes seriouslyits obligationto take all reasonable stepsto prevent discrimination andharassment fromoccurringand recognizes its own responsibility and potential liability forharassment byitssupervisors oragents. lf harassment doesoccur,thiscompanywilltakeeffective action to stop any further harassmentand to correct any effectsof the harassment. This companywill take appropriatedisciplinarymeasures- terminationis one possibleaction- againstany employeewho engagesin sexualharassment. ProtectionAgainst Retaliation Companypolicyand stateand federallawforbidretaliation f iles againstanyemployeewho opposessexualharassment, testifies, in anymanner a complaint, assistsor participates proceeding in an investigation, or hearingconducted bythe theDepartment company, of FairEmployment andHousing or the EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission. retaliation Prohibited includesbut is not limitedto: . Demotion; . Susoension: . Failureto hireor considerfor hire; Failureto giveequalconsideration in making e m p l o y m e ndte c i s i o n s ; FederalLaw . Underfederallaw,unwelcomesexualadvances,requests for sexualfavors,and otherverbalor physicalconductof a when: sexualnatureconstitutesexualharassment . Failureto make impartialemployment recommendations; and . Adverselyaffectingworkingconditionsor otherwise denyingany employmentbenefitto an individual. 1. Submission to suchconductis madeeitherexplicitly or implicitly ofanindividual's employment; atermorcondition 2 . S u b m i s s i o nt o o r r e j e c t i o no f s u c h c o n d u c tb y a n individual is usedas thebasisforemployment decisions a f f e c t i nsgu c hi n d i v i d u a l os r; 3 . S u c hc o n d u cht a s t h ep u r p o s eo r e f f e c t ouf n r e a s o n a b l y i n t e r f e r i nw g i t h a n i n d i v i d u a l 'ws o r k p e d o r m a n c eo r h ,o s t i l eo r o f f e n s i v e working c r e a t i n ga n i n t i m i d a t i n g environment. V e r b a lp, h y s i c aal n d v i s u a lh a r a s s m e nat ,s d i s c u s s e d in t h e a b o v el i s to f e x a m p l e sa, r e a l s oa l l p r o h i b i t e ud n d e r federallaw. HarassersAre PersonallyLiable lf you, as an employee,are found to have engagedin sexualharassment,or if you as a managerknow about t h e h a r a s s i n cgo n d u c o t f a n e m p l o y e eo r n o n - e m p l o y e e d o i n gb u s i n e s sw i t ht h e c o m p a n ya n d c o n d o n eo r r a t i f y it, you may be personallyliablefor monetarydamages. T h i s c o m p a n yw i l l n o t p a y d a m a g e sa s s e s s e da g a i n s t you personaily. Howto Stop SexualHarassment . When possible,talk to the harasserand ask him/ her to stop. The harassermaynotrealizetheadvancesor behavior Whenit is appropriate are offensive. and sensible,you maywantto tellthe harasserthe behavioror advances a r eu n w e l c o maen dm u s ts t o pA . s i m p l ed i s c u s s i owni l l s o m e t i m ees n d t h e s i t u a t i o n . . You are strongly encouragedto report any sexual harassment.Contact your supervisor, personnel departmentrepresentativeor appropriatemember of management. Sexualharassmentor retaliationshould be reportedin writingor verbally.You may reportsuch activitieseven though you were not the subject of the harassment. Employeesshouldneverpressureother employeesnot to comolainof harassment. PREDESIGNATION OF PERSONAL PHYSICIAN In the event you sustain an injury or illness related to your employment, you may be treated for such injury or illness by your personal medical doctor (M.D.), doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) or medical group if: • • • • • on the date of your work injury you have health care coverage for injuries or illnesses that are not work related; the doctor is your regular physician, who shall be either a physician who has limited his or her practice of medicine to general practice or who is a board-certified or board-eligible internist, pediatrician, obstetrician-gynecologist, or family practitioner, and has previously directed your medical treatment, and retains your medical records; your “personal physician” may be a medical group if it is a single corporation or partnership composed of licensed doctors of medicine or osteopathy, which operates an integrated multispecialty medical group providing comprehensive medical services predominantly for nonoccupational illnesses and injuries; prior to the injury your doctor agrees to treat you for work injuries or illnesses; prior to the injury you provided your employer the following in writing: (1) notice that you want your personal doctor to treat you for a work-related injury or illness, and (2) your personal doctor's name and business address. You may use this form to notify your employer if you wish to have your personal medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine treat you for a work-related injury or illness and the above requirements are met. NOTICE OF PREDESIGNATION OF PERSONAL PHYSICIAN Employee: Complete this section. To: ____________________________ (name of employer) If I have a work-related injury or illness, I choose to be treated by: _________________________________________________________________ (name of doctor)(M.D., D.O., or medical group) _________________________________________________________________ (street address, city, state, ZIP) __________________________________________________ (telephone number) Employee Name (please print): _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Employee's Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Insurance Company, Plan, or Fund providing health coverage for nonoccupational injuries or illnesses: Employee's Signature ________________________________Date: __________ Physician: I agree to this Predesignation: Signature: _________________ ___________________________Date: __________ (Physician or Designated Employee of the Physician or Medical Group) The physician is not required to sign this form, however, if the physician or designated employee of the physician or medical group does not sign, other documentation of the physician's agreement to be predesignated will be required pursuant to Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 9780.1(a)(3). Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 9783. Predesignation of Personal Physician; Reporting Duties of the Primary Treating Physician Regulations 8 C.C.R. section 9780, et seq. (Approved 02/12/2014) NOTICE OF PERSONAL CHIROPRACTOR OR PERSONAL ACUPUNCTURIST If your employer or your employer's insurer does not have a Medical Provider Network, you may be able to change your treating physician to your personal chiropractor or acupuncturist following a work-related injury or illness. In order to be eligible to make this change, you must give your employer the name and business address of a personal chiropractor or acupuncturist in writing prior to the injury or illness. Your claims administrator generally has the right to select your treating physician within the first 30 days after your employer knows of your injury or illness. After your claims administrator has initiated your treatment with another doctor during this period, you may then, upon request, have your treatment transferred to your personal chiropractor or acupuncturist. NOTE: If your date of injury is January 1, 2004 or later, a chiropractor cannot be your treating physician after you have received 24 chiropractic visits unless your employer has authorized additional visits in writing. The term “chiropractic visit” means any chiropractic office visit, regardless of whether the services performed involve chiropractic manipulation or are limited to evaluation and management. Once you have received 24 chiropractic visits, if you still require medical treatment, you will have to select a new physician who is not a chiropractor. This prohibition shall not apply to visits for postsurgical physical medicine visits prescribed by the surgeon, or physician designated by the surgeon, under the postsurgical component of the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule. You may use this form to notify your employer of your personal chiropractor or acupuncturist. Your Chiropractor or Acupuncturist's Information: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (name of chiropractor or acupuncturist) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (telephone number) Employee Name (please print): _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Employee's Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Employee's Signature ___________________________ Date: _________ Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 9783.1. (Optional DWC Form 9783.1 Effective date July 1, 2014) Predesignation of Personal Physician; Reporting Duties of the Primary Treating Physician Regulations 8 C.C.R. section 9780, et seq. (Approved 02/12/2014)