Instructional Resources The Service Center offers an Instructional Resources Cooperative to school districts which includes (1) Discovery Streaming Content, (2) Route Delivery Service, and (3) Audio-Visual Repair Services Coordination. The Discovery Streaming digital video library offers core- curriculum; TEKS correlated video clips, lesson plans and assessments. ESC media van route delivery The Service Center maintains a route delivery system to school districts participating in the Instructional Resources Cooperative. The media van is used to transport only ESC related materials. Maintenance (Building and IT) Non-Emergency Employees should promptly report building maintenance or vehicle maintenance problems using the ESC web-based system. Should the system not be accessible, use a maintenance form and submit it to the maintenance secretary. A vehicle maintenance form is in the check-out book assigned to each vehicle. Access to the Web-Based system is through the DesktopMenu (Click Admin Tab) or www.iwebesc3.net. Evacuation of Building In the event of fire, explosion, or natural disaster which merits the evacuation of the building, the following procedures shall be in effect: 1. Be familiar with the fire exits from your work area. 2. Upon hearing the alarm to evacuate the building, you should proceed to the nearest unobstructed exit following the evacuation route designated on the maps posted throughout the building. 3. Exit of the building should be immediate and you should not take anything with you. 4. All doors should be shut as the last person goes through. 5. Most important is that you should remain calm. 6. Upon exiting the building, employees should take an inventory of all personnel within their work area. 46 Region 3 ESC Employee Handbook August 16, 2019
Termination of employment Section 10 Resignations Policy DC http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1194 All Employees may resign their positions at any time. A written notice of resignation should be submitted to Executive Director at least two weeks prior to the effective date. Employees are encouraged to include the reasons for leaving in the letter of resignation but are not required to do so. Once submitted and accepted, a resignation may not be withdrawn without the consent of the Executive Director. The Executive Director will notify the Texas Education Agency when an employee resigns and reasonable evidence exists to indicate that the employee has engaged in any of the acts listed. (See Reports to the Texas Education Agency) Dismissal of employees Policy DC http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1194 All employees are employed at will and may be dismissed without notice, a description of the reasons for dismissal, or a hearing. It is unlawful for the ESC to dismiss any employee for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, any other basis protected by law, or in retaliation for the exercise of certain protected legal rights. Employees who are dismissed have the right to grieve the termination. The dismissed employee must follow Policy DGBA when pursuing the grievance. Exit interviews and procedures Policy DC http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1194 Exit interviews will be scheduled for all employees leaving the ESC. Information on the continuation of benefits, release of information, and procedures for requesting references will be provided at this time. Separating employees are asked to provide the ESC with a forwarding address and phone. All ESC keys, books, property, and equipment must be returned upon separation from employment. Reports to the Texas Education Agency In addition to the reporting requirement under Family Code 261.101, the Executive Director must report to the Division of Investigations at TEA if there is evidence that the employee was involved in any of the following: Any form of sexual or physical abuse of a minor, or any other unlawful conduct with a student or a minor 47 Region 3 ESC Employee Handbook August 16, 2019
Soliciting or engaging in sexual contact or a romantic relationship with a student or minor The possession, transfer, sale, or distribution of a controlled substance The illegal transfer, appropriation, or expenditure of district or school property or funds An attempt by fraudulent or unauthorized means to obtain or alter any certificate or permit for the purpose of promotion or additional compensation Committing a criminal offense or any part of a criminal offense on ESC property or at a ESC sponsored event The reporting requirements above are in addition to the Executive Director’s ongoing duty to notify TEA when a certified employee or an applicant for certification has a reported criminal history. “Reported criminal history” means any formal criminal justice system charges and dispositions including arrests, detentions, indictments, criminal information, convictions, deferred adjudications, and probations in any state or federal jurisdiction that is obtained by a means other than the Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse of Texas (FACT). Reports concerning court-ordered withholding The ESC is required to report the termination of employees that are under court order or writ of withholding for child support or spousal maintenance. Notice of the following must be sent to the support recipient and the court or, in the case of child support, the Texas Attorney General Child Support Division: Termination of employment not later than the seventh day after the date of termination Employee’s last known address Name and address of the employee’s new employer, if known 48 Region 3 ESC Employee Handbook August 16, 2019
Student Issues Section 11 Student records Policy FL http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1194 Student records are confidential and are protected from unauthorized inspection or use. Employees should take precautions to maintain the confidentiality of all student records. The following people are the only people who have general access to student’s records: Parents: Married, separated, or divorced unless parental rights have been legally terminated and the ESC has been given a copy of the court order terminating parental rights The student: The rights of parents transfer to a student who turns 18 or is enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education. An ESC is not prohibited from granting the student access to the student’s records before this time. ESC Officials with legitimate educational interests. Psychotropic drugs Policy ED http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1194 An employee may not use or threaten to use the refusal of a parent, guardian, or managing or possessory conservator of a child to administer or consent to the administration of a psychotropic drug to the child, or to consent to any other psychiatric or psychological testing or treatment of the child, as the sole basis for making a report of neglect of the child under Subchapter B, Chapter 261, Family Code, unless the employee has cause to believe that the refusal: 1. Presents a substantial risk of death, disfigurement, or bodily injury to the child; or 2. Has resulted in an observable and material impairment to the growth, development, or functioning of the child. Education Code 26.0091 Psychotropic drug means a substance that is: 1. Used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication; and 2. Intended to have an altering effect on perception, emotion, or behavior. Family Code 261.111(a) 49 Region 3 ESC Employee Handbook August 16, 2019
Appendix The following can be found on the ESC intranet website: Organizational chart: https://www.esc3.net/Page/667 Job Classifications: https://www.esc3.net/Page/727 Pay Range Schedules: https://www.esc3.net/Page/727 ESC and ECI Calendar: https://www.esc3.net/Page/656 FMLA Rights & Responsibilities: https://www.esc3.net/Page/748 50 Region 3 ESC Employee Handbook August 16, 2019
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