Staff Handbook

Kingswood Regional High School & Lakes Region Technical Center

2021-2022

Principal’s Advisory Council

KRHS Principal Guy Donnelly

KRHS Assistant Principal Grady Charland 

LRTC Principal Kathy Teterault

Athletic Director Aaron House

Library/Media Director Karen Libby

Food Service Director Karen Michalski

Head Custodian Lisa Rogers

Academic Coordinators & Department Heads

Art/ Music Coordinator Jill Daley-Gibson

Business Department Head Maria DeChiaro

Counseling Coordinator Lara Crane

Language Arts Coordinator Sarah Straz

Math Coordinator Kris Niiler

Science Coordinator Jeremy Fuller

Social Studies Coordinator Jamie Meyers

Special Education Department Head Donna Lehmann

Technology/Health & Consumer Science Kathy Teterault

World Language Coordinator Kara Jacobs

Bronson, Aaron	A-B	HS212		Abraham, Michael	A-B	HS209
Fuller, Christina	B-C	HS133		Burnham, Cassie	B-D	HS178
Fuller, Jeremy	C-D	HS131		Cameron, Jannine	N-P	TC104
Joy, Ken	D	HS207		Essex, Sylvie	D	HS234
Landry, Paul	D-E	HS134		Giessler, Scott	D-F	HS221
McGowan, Emma	E-G	AC146		Freeman, Alyssa	F-H	HS205
Carslon Niiler, Kris	G	HS225		Holmes, Heather	H-P	HS215
Payne, Karen	H	HS147		Keaton, Joshua	K-L	HS248
Place, Daniel	H-J	HS218		Kenison, Kris	L-M	HS217
Quinatoa, Elissa	K-L	HS214		Lachance, Nicole	S	HS129
Reed, Tyler	L-M	TC127		Daggett, Erin	P-T	HS206
Smith, Kristie	M-P	AC147		Reilly, Kaitlin	B-C	HS251
Sanborn, Steve	P-R	TC123		Stephan, Jacob	P-W	HS226
Whitworth, Nathan	R-S	HS153		Libby, Karen	W-Z	LMC
Walsh, Jason	S-Z	HS216
Student Council				Resource Room
Meyers, Jamie		HSLEC		Legere, Jordan
Jacobs, Kara		HSLEC		Health Occ.
				Krivitsky, Cheryl		TC108
updated 9/17/2021

Please do not schedule anything on these dates.  We only meet once a month as a faculty and it is important that you be there to be part of the discussion. It is your responsibility to schedule accordingly.  Meeting Agendas will be emailed through district email prior to the meetings.  If you have an agenda item please see Mr. Donnelly before that Thursday of the next scheduled meeting. 

September 27, 2021 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

October 25, 2021 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

November 15, 2021 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

December 20, 2021 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

January 24, 2022 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

February 21, 2022 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

March 21, 2022 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

April 18, 2022 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

May 16, 2022 Monday 2:40 PM Lecture Hall

 

Kingswood Regional High School

Bell Schedules 

Regular school day

First Bell      7:20

Tardy Bell    7:25

A Block        7:25-8:47                 Split 8:05-8:07

B Block        8:55-10:17               Split 9:35-9:37

TASC           10:22-11:06

C Block        11:11-12:57         Lunches 25min

D Block       1:02-2:24                 Split 1:42-1:44

Lunch Waves

First Lunch 11:11- 11:36

Second Lunch 11:39-12:01

6 Minutes all in class

Third Lunch 12:07-12:32

Fourth Lunch 12:32-12:57

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2 Hour Delayed Opening

(Due to weather conditions or some other type of emergency)

First Bell      9:20

Tardy Bell    9:25

A Block                  9:25-10:17   Split 9:50 to 9:52

B Block 10:21-11:13           Split 10:46-10:48

TASC 11:17-11:44

C Block 11:48-1:28

D Block 1:32-2:24    Split 1:57 to 1:59

 

Lunch Waves

First Lunch              11:48-12:13

Second Lunch        12:13-12:38

Third Lunch            12:38-1:03

Fourth Lunch          1:03-1:28

KINGSWOOD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 Duties

Parking Lot Duties (7:00 - 7:20 a.m.)
Responsibilities
● Pick up a radio in the main office
● Supervise student arrival at the Bus Loop parking lot.
● Insure that students go directly into the school upon arrival.
● Insure that all students are abiding by school rules and regulations. Report excessive speed and traffic violations to the school administration in a timely fashion

Before School Hallway Duty (7:00 - 7:20 a.m.

• Areas of coverage and responsibility:
  ● Faculty members will be assigned to the Front Hallway, 2^nd Floor Front Hallway, Back PE Hallway, and 2^nd Floor Back Hallway.
  ● Staff members who are assigned duty should maintain normal diligence and supervise students at all times while on duty.
• SUPERVISION OF AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION
  ● Students arrive no later than 2:40 p.m.
  ● Students should be spaced so that they will not be encouraged to talk because talking is not allowed during administrative detention.
  ● Students should remain in the room for the entire period of time and work diligently until they are dismissed at 4:30.
  ● The supervising teacher should take attendance and turn the attendance sheet in to the building administrator at the end of the administrative detention duty.
  ● Student passes to the restroom facilities are at the discretion of the supervising teacher
  
   
• LATE BUS DUTY
  ● The teachers are assigned to late bus duty at 3:30 p.m.  They then take full responsibility for students in the cafeteria and those roaming the building.
  ● Because two staff members are assigned this duty, the two of them should work out a system in which one remains in the cafeteria and the other patrols hallways to encourage students to go to the cafeteria.
  ● Students should be relatively quiet, working on homework, and supervised until 4:40 p.m.
  ● The late bus duty supervisor will remain on duty until all students have boarded the buses in an orderly fashion.
  ● The assigned teachers are released at approximately 4:40 p.m.

Duty Roster

Parking Registration Form

School Messenger System Employee Election Form School Emergency Contact Form

A.  Time Requirements

B.  Sign Out

C.  Plan Books

D.  Textbooks

E.  Keys

F.  Keeping Students After School

G. Purchase of Materials

H. Use of School Department Equipment

I.  Staff Meeting

J.  Committee Assignments

K.  Valuables - Protection

L.  Book Labels - Covers

M. Telephone

N.  Bathroom Permission

O.  Placing of Posters, Charts, Teaching Materials

P.  Tutoring

Q.  Absence - Illness - Emergency

R.  Grade Books

S.  Attendance

Teacher Supervision

Duties of the Advisory Teacher

Guidelines for Field Trips

Student Handbook

Student Organizations/Banquets and Parties

Dance Chaperones

Activity Chaperones

Bus Chaperones

Public Relations

Teacher Responsibilities

Homework Policy

Teaching Assignments

Non-Teaching Times

Assemblies

Financial Accounting/Organizations

Calendar of Events and After School Use of Facilities

Use of School Intercom

Course Subsidy Reimbursement Process

Parent Communication

School Related Trips

Parent Communication

School Related Trips

Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students

Tobacco Products Ban

Alcohol, Drugs and Look-Alike Drugs

Professional Dress Code

Guidelines for Professional Dress

Staff Ethics

Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention

Bullying

Definitions

Statement Prohibiting Bullying or Cyberbullying

Statement Prohibiting Retaliation of False Accusations

Protection of All Pupils

Disciplinary Consequences for Violations of this Policy

Distribution and Notice of this Policy

Procedure for Reporting Bullying

Procedure for Internal Reporting Requirements

Notifying Parents of Alleged Bullying or Cyberbullying

Waiver of Notification Requirements

Investigative Procedures

Responses to Remediate Substantiated Instance of Bullying/Cyberbullying

Report of Substantiated In Incidents to Superintendent

Communication with Parents upon Completion of Investigation

Appeal

School Officials

Use of Video or Audio Recordings in Student Discipline Matters

Self-Harm Prevention Protocol for when a student expresses the possibility of                      self-harm

Social Media Use Policy

Teacher’s Role in Working with Paraprofessionals

1. On the first day of classes introduce the paraprofessional to the class:  “This is Mr./Mrs./Ms._____________________.  He/She will be assisting in the class."

2. Get to know the Paraprofessional that will be working in your classroom.

3. Please review the duties and responsibilities of a paraprofessional in the teacher handbook.  

4. Review with the paraprofessional the role they will play in your classroom. Go over specific accommodations for students with disabilities that they will be expected to support in the classroom.

5. Provide the paraprofessional your classroom expectations, course outline, and syllabus. Give them access to Google classroom so they can help students on assignments. If you do not post notes please also supply teacher copies of notes to assure the accuracy of information for paras.

6. Include the paraprofessional in your weekly planning so they can stay ahead of the classroom work, keep him/her in the communication loop.

7. Use the paraprofessional to help increase student achievement in your classroom.

8. If you have an issue with the paraprofessional please speak with him/her after class.

9. Unless you have been notified otherwise, paraprofessionals are assigned to your class for the duration of the class period.  

Paraprofessional Standards

1. Circulate around the room and address student needs.  Instead of just asking a yes or no question such as “Do you need help?”  invite conversation around the work: “What did you get for number one?”, “Let’s start this one together?”, “I can read this one and then we can figure it out together”, etc.  Go to the students; do not wait for them to come to you.

2. Be thorough in your work.  If possible please take notes, get notes off of Google Classroom, and/or ask teachers for copies of notes so that you have accurate information to share with students. Make sure you check it over to see that you have a correct understanding of the assignment.  If uncertain in a particular area, talk with the special education teacher or classroom teacher.

3. Meet assigned deadlines for time cards, etc.

4. Listen to directions and follow them to the best of your ability.  If unclear, ask for clarification.  

5. Work only on teaching concepts the teacher has set for the student.  If unclear, ask questions.

6. Be a team player and establish a working relationship with student(s) and teacher(s).  Know your students’ needs and limitations. If you are assigned to a specific student you may also circulate and support others when your student is working independently.

7. Be willing to assist the teacher in instructional tasks.  

8. Take advantage of training and workshops. 

9. Learn the procedures of the school including restrooms, lunch, school and classroom rules and regulations.

10. Get to know the staff members in the building.  It will help the communication process which is so important for your students to be successful.

11. Keep current on communications via email and check your mailbox frequently.  Email is the main source of information you will need to do your job.

12. In general, cooperate, communicate, and anticipate tasks and teachers’ needs within the classroom.  Become interested and involved in the instructional process of the students. 

13. Keep confidentiality in relation to students and all school matters inside and outside of the building. 

14. Do not make contact with parents or answer questions or phone calls from parents.  Do not share personal phone numbers with parents or text them. That is the responsibility of the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or case manager.

15. If you notice a student having difficulty, academically or socially, inform the classroom teacher.

16. Always conduct yourself as a professional. Remember students are watching.

Paraprofessional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher.

2. Support student progress towards goals as instructed by general and special educators.

3. Take notes and get copies of teacher notes to support student learning.

4. Keep current on student accommodations and assistive technology needs.

5. Assist in preparing instructional materials.

6. Reinforce learning in small groups.

7. Inform the classroom teacher of inappropriate student behavior and let the teacher deal with the situation.  Report any unsafe or inappropriate student behavior you observe in hallways, restrooms, auditorium, and cafeteria to a hall monitor, student coordinator or administrator.

8. Student hall passes from class should be approved by the classroom teacher.

9. If students need help or are having difficulties beyond your ability to assist report these to the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher.

10. Complete assignment sheets daily or weekly as appropriate, and copy and give them to the resource room teachers.

11. Maintain a complete substitute folder with updated schedules and student information.

12. Attend weekly meetings as assigned and keep current on email and communications.

Paraprofessional Confidentiality and Communications

As a paraprofessional, confidentiality laws and procedures apply.  Paraprofessionals should not discuss students with anyone other than school staff and only during the school day.  Paraprofessionals do not have the right to discuss students with others in the community.

Paraprofessionals should not directly communicate with parents, either in writing, E-mailing, texting, or orally, unless directed to do so by the special education teacher or department head.  If a parent requests information from you, you should direct that inquiry to the special education teacher or department head.

Paraprofessional Logistics

A.  Paraprofessional Parking

Parking stickers may be obtained in the attendance office for assigned spaces.  Please pick up a parking form and fill it out completely and you will be issued a parking sticker.

B. Paraprofessional Space/Lockers

Paraprofessionals can obtain a secure locker in which to keep their belongings.  The teacher work/lunch room can be used to store lunches and for breaks and making copies, etc.

C.  Hall Pass 

A pass is used by the offices or staff to admit students tardy to class or study hall.  The pass is also used to allow a student to leave a class or study hall.

D. Paraprofessional Meetings

Unless assigned to a specific student who must have support during TASC, all paras are to attend the Monday Paraprofessionals meeting during TASC time.  These will be used to share information as well as for professional development topics.

E. Keys

All paraprofessionals should have a master classroom key, as well as an entry card for the buildings. These should not be shared with anyone and are for security and access during the school day.

C.  Supplies

There are supplies available in the special education office such as – notebooks, pens, pencils, glue sticks, etc.  If you are not connected to special education, the main office can help you.

D.  Valuables

Valuables should be left in your car or in a designated locker.

E.  Telephones

Paraprofessionals should not be on their phones during classes, either in making calls or texting.  Modeling appropriate phone behavior for students is an expectation of the job. You may use  a school phone to make a local call, but all personal long distance calls are not permitted on school phones.

F.  Absences-Illness-Emergency

For planned absences, please call, text, or email  Christina Downey as soon as you know the date you will be out.  If the absence is unexpected, please call or text  603-393-1858 as early as possible in the morning.  Email notification should not be considered in this case.    You also need to inform the Special Education Department Head , Donna Lehmann, of an absence so that we can plan accordingly if a sub is not available. 

G.  Request for leave

Requests for Leave must be completed  by all full time staff on-line using My Learning Plan when taking a sick or personal day, going on a field trip, or medical appointment.  The link can be found on the Governor Wentworth Website.  Part time staff must inform Christina Downey and Special Education Department Head, Donna Lehmann, but do not need to use My Learning Plan.

H.  Timecards

Each paraprofessional must keep a timecard which is found in the special education office or the main office.  It must be turned into the special education office or the main office by 9:00 AM on Friday of the second week.

I.   Support Staff Meetings

Paraprofessional Meetings are scheduled once a week on Mondays during TASC 10:24 to 11:08 AM.  Paraprofessionals are encouraged to add items to the agenda by presenting them in advance of the meeting to the department head.  This meeting is mandatory unless your immediate supervisor needs you to support a student.