16-17faculty Staff Handbook

FACULTY
POLICIES and
and STAFF
PROCEDURES
2016 2017
CONTENTS
Mission, Philosophy
General Policies
Accident Procedures
Building, Use of
Business Office Functions
Confidentiality
Department Chair Responsibilities
E-mail
Grading
Harassment
Leave
Mail
Media
Office Supplies
Parking Permits
School Keys
Technology, Acceptable Use Policies
Technology, Email Guidelines ____________
Transportation Procedures /
Bus Driver Responsibilities
Work Orders
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
Venue
Website
COMMUNICATION AT BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL:

A FRAMEWORK
Purpose
Frequency
Delivery
Responsible
Notes
Marketing and
public relations;
access to
portals student,
families, faculty,
alumni
Marketing and
public relations
for athletics;
athletic
information
On-going
Internet
In-house
Allie Daus,
Lydia Torrez,
Kate Dailey,
Charleen Doan
Weekly meeting to
review content
On-going
Internet
In-house
Weekly meetings to
review content
Update student
academic
information,
schedules,
contact list,
report cards,
discipline
reports, OEP
Up to date
specific
information
On-going
Internet
Rediker
Delone
Williams, Allie
Daus, Kate
Modrovsky,
Kate Dailey,
Lydia Torrez
Christine Voigt,
Mario Root,
Paul Wood,
Walter
Johnson, Doug
Wine
No more than
twice a week
FinalSite/email
Allie Daus,
Lydia Torrez,
Kate Dailey
Faculty Portal
Academic
information;
policies and
procedures
On-going
Internet
Rediker
Doug Wine,
Mario Root,
Paul Wood,
Christine Voigt
All essential
information through
portal rather than
website
Weekly meetings to
review content
Alumni Portal
Marketing and
public relations
to alumni
On-going
Internet
Your
Membership
Lydia Torrez,
Allie Daus,
Liz Hernandez
External Calendar
Marketing and
public relations,
dates and
Information
Dates and
information for
parents,
students,
faculty, and staff
Accurate
information for
digital
communication
On-going
Internet
In-house
Allie Daus
On-going
Internet
Rediker
School Dude
Allie Daus,
Christine Voigt
Stephen
Guerrero
On-going
Internet
Paul Wood,
Mario Root,
Charleen Doan,
Athletic Website
Parent and Student

Portals (Learning
System)
Push Pages
Internal Calendar
Databases
All essential
information through
portal rather than
website
Lydia Torrez,
Allie Daus, Joe
Martel
Falconer: including
presidents weekly letter
Publicize
students
achievements,
highlight
programs,
parent
announcements,
planning and
activities and
calendars
Timely
dissemination of
current (daily)
news
Emergency
situations
Once a week
on Thursday
and once a
month over
summer
Mail
Chimp/Admin
Plus
Kate Dailey,
Sandra Dennie,
Eleanor
Graham, Allie
Daus, and
Charleen Doan
Goes to parents
who are newly
registered as well
as current parents
and board
members
Daily as
pertinent
Social Media
Allie Daus, Kate

Modrovsky, Liz
Hernandez
As needed
Paul Wood,
Kate Dailey,
Doug Wine,
and Mario Root
Interim Reports and

Final Reports
Assessment
Quarterly
Emergency
procedures:
phone call
followed by
email details
Email and
Hard copy
Twitter links to FB,

FB links to website,
website likes to
Twitter
Activate for weather
warnings and
emergency
situations only
Annual Report
Financial
information and
progress report
Once a year
Online and
printed
Connections
Marketing and
public relations
Twice a year
Printed and
online
Parent Guide Book
Orientation
information and
public relations
Once at
beginning of
year
Printed and
online
View Book and

Admissions Folders
Marketing and
Public Relations
Twice a year
Printed and
online
Advertising
Church Bulletins
TX Catholic
Newspaper Ads
Online ads
Post cards
Open Houses
Admission and
Public Relations
On-going
Printed and
online
Admission and
Public Relations
2 x year
Afternoon and
evening
events on
campus
Social Media (FB,

Twitter, Linked In,
Instagram)
Emergency Phone
System
Mario Root,
Jessica
Perales, and
Doug Wine
Lydia Torrez,
Kate Dailey,
Dwayne
Friesen, and
Allie Daus,
Lydia Torrez,
Kate Dailey,
Allie Daus
Sent to families and

donors
Sent to alumni,
families, and donors
Charleen Doan,
Doug Wine,
Kate Dailey,
Lydia Torrez,
and Allie Daus
Charleen Doan,
Kate Dailey,
Lydia Torrez,
and Allie Daus
Charleen Doan,
Allie Daus,
Lydia Torrez,
and Kate Dailey
Sent to all families
All staff and

faculty
Charleen Doan,
Doug Wine,
Adarely Trejo
Potential applicants
Given to all potential

applicants
Teacher email
correspondence
Frequent
communication
on student
progress
Assessments
On-going
Online
Teachers
2 x year
College admissions
events
College chats
Financial aid
Coaches beginning
of year meetings
Breakfast Meetings
Annual Fund
Strategic Plan
BD 100 Meetings
Parent Social Events
Academic and
athletic
informational
sharing
Scheduled
throughout
the year
One-on-one
scheduled
meetings
during two
days
PickATime
online system
Every event at
6:30 p.m. as
planned
Doug Wine,
Stephen
Guerrero, Mario
Root, Jessica
Perales,
Christine Voigt,
and Faculty
Administration
Team and
Guidance Team
Information and
public relations
As scheduled
Kate Dailey,
Lydia Torrez,
Advancement
Team
Community
building
Throughout
year
Kate Dailey and

Lydia Torrez
Admin Team Coffees
Community
building
Monthly
Administration
Board Meetings,
Advisory Council
Meetings, and
Committee Meetings
Detailed and
special
information
sharing
As scheduled
Alumni Social Events
Community
building
Throughout
year
Kate Dailey,
Lydia Torrez,
Dwayne
Friesen, Sandra
Dennie
Lydia Torrez
and Liz
Hernandez
Office Drop-ins
Information and
Community
building
As needed
Yearbook
Public relations
and memento
for students
Once a year
Print
David Beattie
Rugged Literary
Magazine
To showcase
students writing
and artwork
2 x year
Print and
online
Melanie Gibson
Allie Daus
Online forms
To accept online
payments and
reservations for
events and
classes
On-going
Accessed
through
portals
Paul Wood,
Mario Root,
Dwayne
Friesen
Parent/Teacher
conferences
Admin. Team
Emails to be
positive,
informative, and
helpful
Customer Service
Training in August
Caf payments,
online registration
for OEP, and other
online
payment/registration
forms
admin@bdcs.org
admissions@bdcs.org
advancement@bdcs.org
Website emails
for general
inquiries
Revised June 24, 2016
ORGANIZATION CHART
On-going
Accessed
through
website and
Falconers
Sandra Dennie,
Kate Dailey,
Mario Root,
Lydia Torrez,
Charleen Doan
FACULTY AND STAFF POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2016 2017

Revised June, 2016
Mission
Bishop Dunne Catholic School empowers students to explore, inquire, lead, and serve through a college
preparatory education in a joyful community of faith.
Cornerstone Philosophy
Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a contemporary school of choice grounded in Catholic values. A college
preparatory curriculum combines an individualized academic program with innovative, technology-driven
instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and social responsibility, producing students driven to achieve in an
inclusive learning environment.
The four central directions of our school guide students to explore, inquire, lead and serve.
Explore:
Students explore a progressive curriculum in an innovative and creative environment with Catholic values as their
compass. Exploration through a strong extracurricular program involves collaborative teamwork, develops an
enthusiastic spirit, and prepares students for the challenge of competitive sports. A commitment to the arts
engenders self-expression, a love of culture, and an appreciation of beauty and joy. Discovery learning through
mission trips, travel programs, field work, internships, scientific projects, world language immersion, and
collaborative studies with museums, nature centers, and research centers teaches students to explore and
become resourceful global citizens.
Inquire:
As a college preparatory school, Bishop Dunne sets the highest academic standards embracing an innovative
curriculum with individualized instruction, a positive support system, and progressive technology. An academic
community of inquiry inspires a love of learning, an intellectual curiosity, and the well-rounded development of all
students. Students are prepared to be creative problem-solvers and discerning, independent thinkers who will
succeed in college, career, and life.
Lead:
Bishop Dunne is dedicated to building relational and team leadership through active involvement in the students
local and global community, fellowship, social justice advocacy, and community service. Students are taught to be
involved citizen leaders who work with integrity and perseverance; treat people with compassion, justice, and
respect; and demonstrate leadership and initiative by taking responsibility for ones own actions in a courageous
and honorable manner.
Serve:
The Bishop Dunne family performs faithful acts of service together with communal prayer and meaningful
community involvement which promotes social awareness and activism with particular concern for those coping
with hardship. The community is dedicated to social justice, human worth and dignity, and environmental
stewardship, promoting responsible choices and ethical principles and a commitment to what is right and good.
Serving others is an integral part of a Bishop Dunne education and instills a lifetime formation of character and
spirituality.
Charisms of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur:

Simplicity
Joy
Hospitality
Charisms of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
A Spirituality of the Heart of Christ
Education in the charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart flows from a spirituality of the Heart of Christ, which
permeates the entire school community. This spirituality of love is characterized by relationships based on compassion,
attention, affection, and respect for the individual.
Integration of Faith and Life
By integrating faith and life, our students and staff demonstrate the spirituality of the Heart of Christ. As educators in the
faith, we model for our students and for one another faith in action as a necessary response to the Gospel.
A Spirit of Community
Encountering Christ in each individual, we build community in our schools through close relationships, shared ministry,
and common values. We give special attention to developing a spirit of openness, friendliness, and mutual support.
Hospitality, family spirit, collegiality, teamwork, and appropriate consultation are characteristics of our schools.
Formation of the Whole Person
Because students are valued and treasured gifts from God, we accept responsibility for their formation as a sacred trust.
We form the whole person by developing the God-given intellectual and physical abilities of our students and by advancing
their spiritual, moral, and social consciousness. The total school environment contributes to their formation through
emphasis on the modeling of Christian values, high expectations, personal responsibility, and mutual respect. As
educators, we model these values through our own personal formation and professional development.
Special concern for the Poor and Neglected
Andr Coindre's concern for poor, neglected and dechristianized youth is at the heart of our educational mission. We
share his determination to provide educational opportunities for as many materially poor students as possible and continue
to look for new ways to increase our efforts on their behalf. We work to sensitize the entire school community to the needs
of the materially poor. We strive to address the needs of our students who experience learning, personal or social
problems.
Availability
In our tradition, we view being with the young as privileged opportunities to show expressions of concern, encouragement
and love. We see availability as a witness to the compassionate love of Christ. It is an active presence, which requires
accessibility and approachability. Availability provides the opportunity for accompaniment, support and vigilance.
An Ordered and Structured Environment
We believe that a well-ordered, structured and nurturing environment is essential to teach and to experience love of God,
love of neighbor and love of learning. In such an environment, we strive to teach our students to respect authority and one
another and to develop a sense of self-discipline. In our tradition, discipline respects the dignity of the individual, is
consistent and fair, and is based on relationships of mutual trust and cooperation.
Right to Amend
The president and principal of Bishop Dunne Catholic School have the right to amend policies and procedures.
Notification will be sent to the community via e-mail.
Administrative Team
President Kate Dailey (4048)
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the school and, as such, is ultimately responsible for all areas of
the school. The primary responsibilities of the president are: advancement; alumni relations; approving and
monitoring expenses and accounts; budget development; business management; Catholic identity; committee
oversight and leadership; communication and publications; contracts; finances; governance; spokesperson;
physical plant and facilities management; public relations; and strategic planning. In addition, the president
supervises and evaluates the schools administrators, office staff, and support staff as well as faculty. The
president reports to the Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas and the superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Principal Douglas Wine (4033)
The principal of Bishop Dunne is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, curriculum alignment,
instructional matters, the planning and executing of the schools curriculum, and assisting chairpersons of
academic departments with the implementation of curriculum. The principal supervises and evaluates all faculty
and classroom activities. The principal reports to the president.
Director of Advancement and Alumni Lydia Torrez (4059)
The director of advancement and alumni organizes and is responsible for the execution of the schools fundraising and grant writing efforts and reporting; special events; alumni relations; promotions; public relations;
community relations; and volunteers. The director of advancement and alumni reports to the president.
Dean of Students Walter Johnson (4506)
The dean of students is responsible for the schools disciplinary programs; student life; student attendance; after
school programs; student activities; school fundraisers; club and extracurricular activities oversight; and school
security. In addition, the dean of students has the responsibility to make decisions in matters that concern the dayto-day operations of the school. The dean of students reports to the president and the principal.
Dean of Academics and College Admission Counselor Mario Root (4063)
The Dean of Academics is responsible for assisting chairpersons of academic departments with the
implementation of their responsibilities. The dean of academics also assists the Principal in ensuring grades are
valid and that academic policies are followed. The dean of academics is responsible for the Online Education
Program; liaising with Region 10; college admissions, and college counselling. The dean of academics reports to
the president and the principal.
Director of Technology Paul Wood (4501)
The director of technology is responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the schools technology
program. The director of technology heads the schools technology committee and is the primary contact for
technology vendors. The director of technology reports to the president.
Director of Instructional Technology Christine Voigt (4022)
The director of instructional technology is responsible for the integration of technology into the classroom;
assisting teachers with e-book selections; e-book purchases; technology training; and professional development.
The director of instructional technology reports to the principal, director of technology, and the president.
Vice President of Finances Dwayne Friesen (4029)
The vice president of finance is responsible for business and financial services; the establishment and
administration of budgetary and other controls; the accurate accounting and reporting of financial dealings of the
school; and the day-to-day supervision of business office employees. The vice president of finance reports to the
president.
Director of Admission Charleen Doan (4020)
The director of admission is responsible for organizing and implementing a program of recruitment and retention of
students. The director of admission reports to the president.
Director of Communications and Marketing Allie Daus (4091)
Director of Facilities Isabel Arista (4039)
The director of facilities is responsible for the day-to-day management of the facilities and grounds; managing and
overseeing contracts with vendors, workmen, construction companies, janitorial, and landscaping personnel;
organizing budget and strategic planning for facilities; and assisting in construction planning and management.
The director of facilities reports to the president.
High School Athletic Director Kenneth Davis (4054)
The high school athletic director is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the high school athletic
program of the school. The athletic director reports to the president and the principal.
Middle School Athletic Director Stephen Guerrero (4085)
The middle school athletic director is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the middle school athletic
program of the school. The athletic director reports to the president and the principal.
Middle School Director Jeremy Ratliff (4507)
The middle school director is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the middle school academic
program and communication with parents. The middle school director also works with the dean of students in
managing the discipline program, students activities, and committees, and in promoting middle school
admissions. The middle school director reports to the principal, dean of students, and the president.
Assistant Principal Stephen Guerrero (4085)
The assistant principal assists the principal in supervision and evaluation of faculty, and is responsible for leave
requests, and substitution and facility approval and scheduling. The assistant principal reports to the principal and
the president.
Director of the Online Education Program Hill Copeland
The director of the Online Education Program is responsible for the operation of the program, including the
curriculum, budget, staffing, reporting, and parent and student relations. The director of the Online Education
Program reports to the president, principal, and dean of academics.
Advancement Team
Executive Director Lydia Torrez (4059)
Director of Special Events and Research Mary Gracheck (4066)
Directory of Educational Programs Monica De Le Cerda (4012)
Director of Alumni Elizabet Hernandez (4005)
Admissions Team
Director of Admission Charleen Doan (4020)
Assistant Director of Admission Adarely Trejo (4510)
Admissions Norma Echavarria (4073)
Admissions Nicholas Brandt (4062)
Admissions Assistants Michael Alfers; Kevin Braun, Michael Johnson; and Kalaiha Vaughn
Business Office
Director Dwayne Friesen (4029)
Business Manager Anita DOnofrio (4009)
Accounts Manager Sandy Brooks (4082)
Assistant Business Manager Joe Martel (4041)
Athletic Team
Director for High School Athletics Kenneth Davis (4054)
Director for Middle School Athletics Stephen Guerrero (4085)
Assistant Director of Athletics Delone Williams (4026)

Womens Athletics Rebecca Sivinski (4122)
Director of Transportation Myron Hawthorne (4072)
Athletic Trainer Tye Burch-Bowser (4118)
Communications Team
Director of Communication and Marketing Allie Daus (4091)
Library
Librarian Melanie Gibson (4067)
Assistant Librarian Katie Aycock (4050)
Early Childhood Center Personnel
Director Michelle Jennings (4044)
Lead 3 and 4 Teacher
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lead Infant Teacher
Lead Wobbler Teacher
Lead Infant Teacher
Assistant Toddler Teacher Assistant Wobbler
Assistant Infant Teacher
Alfers, Mike
Arista, Isabel
Avery, Tom
Baker, Brad
Beattie, David
Bell, Isaac
Bov, Katy
Brandt, Nicholas
Brewster, Adrian
Brooks, Sandy
Burch-Bowser, Tye
Burkhardt, Cameron
Cano, Elizabeth
Carr, Perri
Social Studies Department

Head Boys Basketball Coach
Admissions Assistant
Director of Facilities
Science Department
Science Club Moderator
Head Archery Coach
Crime Team Moderator
GeoTech Team Moderator
GIS Website
Facility GIS Maps
Technology Department
Math Department
Head Track Coach
Eligibility Coach
Science Department
Theater Department
Admissions
Campus Minister Community
Outreach
Theater Club Moderator
Campus Ministry Club
Moderator
Assistant Director of
Technology
Accounts Manager
Athletic Trainer
Equipment Manager
Chef
World Language Department
Science Department
469-291-1845
malfers@bdcs.org
469-291-1790
469-291-1822
iarista@bdcs.org
tavery@bdcs.org
469-291-1807
bbaker@bdcs.org
469-291-1819
469-291-1827
dbeattie@bdcs.org
ibell@bdcs.org
469-291-1835
469-291-1842
kbove@bdcs.org
nbrandt@bdcs.org
469-291-1812
abrewster@bdcs.org
469-291-1854
469-291-1859
sbrooks@bdcs.org
tburchbowser@bdcs.org
469-291-1789
?
469-291-1848
cburkhardt@bdcs.org
ecano@bdcs.org
pcarr@bdcs.org
Copeland, Hill
Clifford, Mark
Culton, Erica
DOnofrio, Anita
Dailey, Kate
Daly, Clare
Daus, Allison
Davis, Kenneth
de la Cerda, Monica
Dennie, Sandra
Doan, Charleen
Dovzhanska, Iryna
Echavarra, Norma
Elwood, Cindy
Folz, Leslie
Friesen, Dwayne
Gentry, Joe
George, Sr. Carol
Director of Online Education

Program
Moderator Student Council
Discipline Coordinator
Moderator African American
Awareness Club
Business Manager
President
English Department
NJHS Moderator
Director of Communication and
Marketing
Head Soccer Coach
High School Athletic
Director
Director of Educational
Programs
Director SOAR
Director College Readiness
Program
Assistant to the President
Director of Admission
English Department
Moderator Slavic Club
Assistant to the Director of
Admissions
Volunteer Coordinator
Math Department
Head Coach Middle and High
School Tennis
Moderator Service Club
Director of Learning Resource
Department
Vice President of Finances
Math Department
Learning Resource
Department
Math Department
Use Extension
hcopeland@bdcs.org
469-291-1843
mclifford@bdcs.org
469-291-1823
eculton@bdcs.org
469-291-1778
469-291-1763
469-291-1795
adonofrio@bdcs.org
kdailey@bdcs.org
cdaly@bdcs.org
469-291-1786
adaus@bdcs.org
469-291-1837
kdavis@bdcs.org
469-291-1806
mdelacerda@bdcs.org
469-291-1766
469-291-1768
469-291-1826
sdennie@bdcs.org
cdoan@bdcs.org
idovzhanska@bdcs.org
469-291-1769
nechavarria@bdcs.org
469-291-1794
celwood@bdcs.org
469-291-1778
lfolz@bdcs.org
469-291-1780
469-291-1801
469-291-1814
dfriesen@bdcs.org
jgentry@bdcs.org
sr.carol@bdcs.org
469-291-1781
mgibson@bdcs.org
469-291-1785
mgracheck@bdcs.org
469-291-1833
egraham@bdcs.org
jgrayloin@bdcs.org
Math Lab Instructor

Mentor - Transfer Students
Gibson, Melanie
Gracheck, Mary
Graham, Eleanor
Gray-Lion, Julia
Librarian
Moderator Middle and High
School Book Clubs
Assistant Director of
Advancement
Editor
Music Department Strings
Moderator - Sounds of Bishop
Dunne
After School Strings Program
After School Feeder School
Strings Program
Groden, John
Guerrero, Stephen
Harrelson, Daniel
Hawthorne, Myron
Hernandez, Elizabet
Jennings, Michelle
Johnson, Michael
Johnson, Walter
Keglovits, Alma
Kelly, Donovan
Kistner, Michael
Kouba, Daniel

Theology Department
Assistant Coach - Swim
Middle School Athletic Director
Assistant Principal
Head Cross Country Coach
Head Wrestling Coach
Assistant Coach Track
P.E. Chair
Health teacher
Band Director
Director of Transportation
Athletic Department/PE
Department
Assistant Coach Football
Director of Alumni
Director Early Childhood
Head Football Coach
Supervisor Middle School
Football
Discipline Coordinator for
Athletics
Spring Football Coordinator
Dean of Students
Eligibility Coach
FCA Coordinator
Choir Director
After School Director
Science Department
Moderator - Outdoor Science
Classroom
Aquarium Upkeep
Moderator - Ecology Club
Moderator - Animal Rescue
Club
Advancement Support
English Department
Assistant Coach - Basketball
Chair Social Studies
Department
Moderator NHS
Head Coach - Volleyball
Chair World Language
Department
469-291-1808
jgroden@bdcs.org
469-291-1788
sguerrero@bdcs.org
469-291-1856
469-291-1847
hharrelson@bdcs.org
mhawthorne@bdcs.org
469-291-1862
ehernandez@bdcs.org
mjennings@bdcs.org
mjohnson@bdcs.org
469-291-1815
469-291-1771
wjohnson@bdcs.org
akeglovits@bdcs.org
469-291-1803
469-291-1799
dkelly@bdcs.org
469-291-1846
mkistner@bdcs.org
469-291-1818
dkouba@bdcs.org
MacLellan, Chris
Theology Department
Chair Theology Department
Retreat Leader
Assistant Coach - Cross
Country
Moderator Pro-Life Club
469-291-1816
cmaclellan@bdcs.org
Martel, Joe
Martin, Jim
Assistant Business Manager

Theology Department
School Photographer
Retreat Support
?
469-291-1828
jmartel@bdcs.org
jmartin@bdcs.org
Matassa, Susan
Theology Department
?
Music Ministry
Assistant Band Director
?
Bishop Dunne
Music Director Santa Clara
Health Department
?
Learning Resource Department 469-291-1840
English Department
Writing Lab Instructor
Moderator - Speech
Tournaments
Assistant to the Dean of
469-291-1770
Students
Attendance
Science Department Chair
469-291-1852
Director of Outdoor Education
GeoTech Coordinator
Director of Guidance
469-291-1829
AP Coordinator
Math Department
469-291-1857
Head Golf Coach
Assistant Dean of Students
Online Education Program
Instructor
Science Department
469-291-1853
Piano Accompanist
Organist
School Nurse
469-291-1787
Art Department Chair
469-291-1802
Moderator National Art Honor
Society
Community and School Art
Shows Coordinator
Director of Middle School
469-291-1772
Math Department
After School Co-Director
After School Monitoring
English Department
Theology Department
Dean of Academics
469-281-1765
Director of College Admission
Science Department
469-291-1860
Moderator National Honor
Society
McDannald, Brandon
Modrovsky, Kathryn
Osborne, Mandy
Owens, Aurora
Palmer, Roger
Perales, Jessica
Perez, Tom
Polewski, Sandra
Price, Yvonne
Ramirez, Allison
Ratliff, Jeremy
Richards, Rebecca
Root, Mario
Rusuriye, Van
smatassa@bdcs.org
bmcdannald@bdcs.org
kmodrovsky@bdcs.org
mosborne@bdcs.org
aowens@bdcs.org
rpalmer@bdcs.org
jperales@bdcs.org
tperez@bdcs.org
spolewski@bdcs.org
nurse@bdcs.org
aramirez@bdcs.org
jratliff@bdcs.org
rrichards@bdcs.org
mroot@bdcs.org
vrusuriye@bdcs.org
Schneider, Brinkley
Sivinski, Rebecca
Smith, Audrey
Sosa, Vladimir
Steiger, Ann
Sustaita, Kristin
Sweeny, Erica
Thornburg, Tyler
Torres Rivera, Diane
Torrez, Lydia
Trejo, Adarely
Vaughn, Kalaiah
Voigt, Christine
Wagner, Linda
Williams, Delone
Wine, Douglas
Wood, Paul
York, Amanda
Zeske, Robbie
English Department Chair

Moderator - Poetry Club
Moderator - Creative Writing
Club
Assistant Moderator - Animal
Rescue
Assistant Athletic Director for
Womens Athletics
PE Department
Math Department
Science Department
Moderator - Engineering Club
Moderator Robotics Club
Moderator Middle School
Robotics Club
Assistant Coach Wrestling
School Nurse
English Department
Middle School Soccer Coach
English Department
Director of Advancement
Theology Department
Learning Resource Specialist SOAR
Summer Programs Academic
Coordinator
English Department
Director of Instructional
Technology
Theology Department
Assistant Athletic Director/PE
Department
Athletic Summer Camps
Coordinator
Athletic Webmaster
Principal
Director of Technology
Advanced Placement Chair
TAPPS Moderator
Art Department
Head Swim Coach
Early Childhood, Maintenance, and Cafeteria Staff

Lead 3 and 4 Teacher
Assistant Toddler
Teacher
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lead Infant Teacher
Martinez, Bertha
Housekeeper
Martinez, Silvia
Cashier/ Prep Cook
469-291-1809
bschneider@bdcs.org
469-291-1791
rsivinski@bdcs.org
469-291-1805
469-291-1861
asmith@bdcs.org
vsosa@bdcs.org
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469-291-1811
nurse@bdcs.org
ksustaita@bdcs.org
469-291-1777
esweeny@bdcs.org
tthornburg@bdcs.org
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469-291-1775
469-291-1797
ltorrez@bdcs.org
atrejo@bdcs.org
469-291-1773
cvoigt@bdcs.org
lwagner@bdcs.org
469-291-1820
dwilliams@bdcs.org
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469-291-1776
469-291-1804
dwine@bdcs.org
pwood@bdcs.org
ayork@bdcs.org
469-291-1850
rzeske@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
Munoz, Maria
Penny, Vincent
Ponce, Kristina
Reyes, Maria
Wilson, Vickie
Cashier/Prep Cook
Lead Wobbler Teacher
Handyman and Security
Officer
Substitute
Line Cook
Lead Infant Teacher
Dishwasher
Assistant Infant Teacher
vpenny@bdcs.org
kponce@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
@bdcs.org
Classification of Employees
Full time personnel are administrators and members of the teaching staff with full time responsibilities and
support staff who work more than 30 hours per week. A full time teaching assignment includes six classes,
cafeteria supervision, after school duty, and presence at school functions and meetings. These employees are
eligible for the schools full personal leave policy and the school insurance policy benefits. If an employee works
less than 12 months a year, the employee must work at least 1,560 hours during the 12 month calendar year to be
considered full time.
Part Time employees are members of the staff contracted for less than full time teaching/support staff
responsibilities. Part-time employees work less than 30 hours per week. Part time employees are eligible for five
(5) personal days.
An exempt employee is one who is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
A non-exempt employee is one not classified as temporary, and who is scheduled to work at least 30 hours per
week on a regular, continuing basis.
A temporary worker is a person employed directly or through an agency to accomplish a specific job, to work for
a specific period of time, or otherwise to work on an as-needed basis. Temporary workers are not eligible for any
employee benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
Catholic schools value the diversity and gifts of all people and therefore commit to equal employment opportunity
in all its employment policies and practices. These policies and practices are administered without regard to race,
color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status, or mental or physical
disabilities not affecting ones ability to perform the essential functions of ones job.
All employment, however, in the school requires compliance with moral standards acceptable to the Catholic
Church. There are certain positions in the school for which it is necessary to be Catholic, and some positions for
which preference in hiring shall be given to people who are Catholic, who evidence an understanding of the
Catholic faith and a commitment to living that faith. Such preference is allowed under state and federal law, and
does not constitute an illegal act of discrimination. If an employee believes he or she has been treated in a manner
that is in violation of this policy, the employee should promptly submit a complaint with the President.
Employment at Will
Employment at Bishop Dunne is usually on an at-will basis. This means that employees are free to resign their
employment at any time, for any reason, and the school retains that same right. In those cases in which an
individual is offered an employment contract or some other form of written agreement, the document must be
signed by the President in order to bind the organization.
GENERAL POLICIES
Access to Building
All exterior doors are on an automatic lock system controlled from the reception desk. Faculty and staff are not to
open the doors to any person (whether students, parents, or others) within reason, but should allow the receptionist
to control access by means of the automatic system. Each faculty and staff member is issued a card key to the
electronic lock; such card key may not be lent to a student under any circumstances. Lost or misplaced cards and
keys must be reported to Technology Office immediately.
Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged not to enter the buildings after hours or on weekends.
Accident Procedures
If a student has an accident on the field, in the school, or in the gym, please follow these procedures.
1.
Do not leave students unattended. All classes and practices have more than one teacher so that one
teacher can contact the receptionist immediately for help.
2.
Assess the situation. If a head or neck injury is suspected, the student must not be moved. If serious, lifethreatening injury or illness occurs, call 911. The Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and School
Nurse should be sent for immediately.
3.
School staff should render first aid when it is safe and practical to do so, but should only provide a level of
care for which they have received competent training. When in doubt, in case of emergency, school staff
should call 911, comply with instructions given by emergency personnel when doing so would not place any
person in danger, and should take reasonable steps to safely prevent the situation from becoming worse when
possible.
4.
Uninjured students must be moved from the scene of injury, quickly and quietly, and under the supervision of
another teacher in order to avoid traumatizing uninjured students.
5.
If the students injury is minor, he or she should be moved to St. Marys Hall for the nurses attention. The
teacher must inform an administrator about the situation before leaving the student. Other uninjured students
must not be left unattended or left at the scene of the accident. Other faculty must be contacted to remove
these students, supervise them, and attend to their needs. If the accident is serious, the director of guidance
should also be immediately informed to help the uninjured students.
6.
Always don rubber gloves when dealing with bodily fluids.
7.
Students should not be involved in assisting injured students except in extreme situations. In such a case,
students must wear rubber gloves at the teachers direction.
8.
If an emergency situation warrants and there is parental and student permission on record, the receptionist will
provide a copy of the medical information/emergency information form to paramedics.
9.
In all situations, the receptionist will call parents of injured student and notify them as to whether their child is
still at school or has been transported to a hospital.
10. In case of transport to a hospital, a staff member will accompany the student in the ambulance, or will follow to
the hospital. The staff member will contact administration from the hospital with information as soon as
possible.
11. Teachers need to identify witnesses as well as victims, and to provide administration with complete
information about the accident. Note that sometimes witnesses are traumatized (e.g., in the case of an auto
accident); in that case, notify the Guidance Department.
12. Administrators and teachers must secure the scene of the accident to prevent further occurrences.
13. In case of a serious accident, the Principal will notify the Superintendant.
14. The teacher or staff member having direct knowledge of the accident or injury must complete the Accident
Report form as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours after the incident. Accident Forms may be found
online, and are to be handed directly to the President, Principal, and the School Nurse.
Admissions
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, color or national origin. The school does not
discriminate on the basis of disability, if with reasonable accommodations the student can meet the academic and
behavioral requirements of the school. Successful admission to Bishop Dunne Catholic School is dependent on a
clean discipline record and academic ability, acceptable credits and a record of no failures.
After-School Activities, Cancellation of
In the interest of student and parent convenience, no previously-planned athletic or extracurricular activity may be
canceled without 24 hours notice to students, or a Fridays notice in regard to a Monday activity, except in the case
of an emergency. All cancellations must be arranged through the dean of students office and notification made
through the technology office. Students should be allowed to call home if necessary.
Aggressive Students, Parents or Other Adults
Remaining calm is the most important key to defusing a confrontational situation when a question is asked in a
hostile manner, a teachers authority is questioned, or if there is aggressive behavior of any other kind exhibited by
a student, parent, or other adult. The aggressive student or adult wants the other person to lose control and
respond angrily, or to feel intimidated and to retreat. The natural reaction to such aggression is to feel threatened
and to be aggressive in response. However, this is exactly the opposite of what is needed. Maintaining a calm
exterior is absolutely necessary. Faculty and staff need to remain calm and respectful, attempting to de-escalate
the situation, and encourage the aggressor to go to the front office for immediate access to senior administration.
Students must not be left unattended and all incidents need to be documented and reported to the Dean of
Students.
Techniques of calmness, non-threatening responses, and good listening skills defuse volatile situations. In a
conflict, it is the person who has more power in the relationship who must take more risk in trying a different course
to achieve a better outcome for all involved.
Alarm System
Rooms 304, 308, 310, and St. Marys Hall are on an alarm system. Please do not attempt to enter these rooms
unless you are authorized and know the disarm code.
Alcohol and Tobacco
Faculty and staff are not to consume alcohol or tobacco while supervising students at dances or on field trips,
games or events. If students are present at an official fundraising dinner event where alcohol is to be served,
parent permission and an official waiver must be on file. Faculty and staff are not to consume alcohol or tobacco on
school grounds or at school events off campus. An exception may be granted for alcohol consumption for evening
advancement events.
Assemblies
Teachers are expected to move to the auditorium, gym, or other designated assembly area with their classes for
assemblies. Teachers must sit in their assigned area during assemblies and pep rallies.
Attendance:
Attendance:
Attendance:
Attendance:
Faculty and Staff

Full Time Faculty 7:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m.
Guidance Staff 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Office Staff and Professional Staff 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Teachers are to be in the classroom with the students during class, and monitor movement and order in the halls
between classes.
In the event that a teacher or staff member must be absent, he or she should contact the assistant principal.
Teachers are required to arrange substitution within the appropriate departments for their classes, fill out a Leave
Request form indicating the substitute teachers for each class, and duty period, obtain the approval of the assistant
principal and provide a detailed lesson plan and seating chart. In cases of emergency, teachers must personally
contact the school secretary so she can make arrangements for a substitute teacher. Complete assignments must
be given for classes. Do not leave a message on voice mail regarding absences, as this may not be picked up until
later in the day. Absent teachers must arrange their own substitutions for duty.
Personal Leave after vacations or long weekends may not be granted to faculty on a 190 day contract.
Faculty and staff are expected to sign in or out with the receptionist when leaving campus during work hours.
Faculty and staff are expected to be present at the following events:
Event
Professional Staff
Presence
Required
Office Staff
Presence
Required
All-School Masses
In-services
Department Meetings
Faculty Meetings
Mini-School Night
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Open Houses
Admissions Testing
Admissions Interviews
Class Parent Meetings
Baccalaureate Mass
Commencement Exercises
GeoTech
School Assemblies/Pep Rallies
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
As Assigned
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Varies
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
As Assigned
Yes
As Assigned
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Teachers, coaches, and staff are required to attend all designated meetings that pertain to the functioning of the
school community.
Attendance, Students
Attendance records must be sent electronically in the first five minutes of class. Attendance record keeping is very
important and must be completely accurate, as it is a legal document, and kept on record for six years.
Building, Use of
Requests for use of any portion of the school building for extracurricular purposes during times outside normal
school hours must be made by means of the Request for Use of Facility for School Purposes/School Dude form
online. Such form must be submitted to the assistant principal at least three working days in advance of need.
Persons desiring use of any of the schools athletic facilities must first also receive clearance from the athletic
director as to the availability of the area desired. No function will be considered authorized without the completed
form on file with the office of the assistant principal. Persons using the building during non-school hours are strictly
charged with ensuring that the facility is locked and secure after the scheduled event.
Requests for use of the auditorium, cafeteria, library, or conference rooms during school hours should also be
made by means of the online Facility Use Request Form.
Requests for use of the building(s) or grounds for non-school purposes must be made by means of the Request for
Use of Facility for Non-School Purposes form and approved by the assistant principal, vice president of finance,
(and athletic director, if applicable). Non-school purposes are any uses that involve individuals or groups not
composed of at least 50% Bishop Dunne faculty/staff or students and/or are for uses not related to school
business. There are applicable rental fees, and mandatory Diocesan special events insurance fees for such use,
and these fees are set forth on the request form. Any use of school grounds by outside organizations including
Non-Parish Based Organizations, non-profit community organizations, and any other organization) must be
conditioned on the signing of an approved Facility Use Agreement pursuant to the Diocese of Dallas Use of Entity
Facilities Policy. These forms contain, among other things, hold harmless and insurance provisions that will protect
the school/parish/diocese in the event of a claim. These forms are drafted so as to assure that not only a diocesan
institutions legal interests are adequately protected, but also to allow appropriate intervention in the event that any
activity is proposed, or in fact occurs, which is in conflict with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as
determined by the then-sitting Bishop of Dallas, school or diocesan policies, the safety of the school community, or
orderly school administration.
Business Office Functions
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Employees are paid over 12 months from July 1 through June 30. All employees are paid on the 15 and the last
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day of every month. In the event that the 15 or the last day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the payday
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will be the last working day before the 15 or the last day of the month. Payroll checks will be directly deposited by
the end of the payday, and employees will receive a non-negotiable voucher showing amounts of pay and
deductions. These vouchers will be distributed via employee mailboxes or U. S. Mail if an employee is out of the
office for an extended period of time.
Withholding (W-H)
Every employee must fill out and sign an IRS Form W-4 on or before his or her first day on the job at Bishop
Dunne. These forms can be obtained from the business manager. This form must be completed in accordance
with federal regulations. An employee may fill out a new W-4 form at any time. Every employee will receive an
annual Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) for the preceding year on or before January 31.
Bishop Dunne withholds amounts from an employees paychecks to comply with federal, state, and local law.
Mandatory deductions will be made from every employees gross wages for items such as federal income tax,
social security tax (FICA), and all applicable state and local taxes. In addition, when an employee authorizes
Bishop Dunne to do so, voluntary deductions will be made from paychecks for items such as payments, elected by
the employee, for the 403B program and/or dependent insurance coverage.
Health insurance enrollment forms, summary plan descriptions, 403B investment designation forms, and other
informational brochures are available in the business office from the business manager. Participation is available
on the first day of employment. Should participation not be elected at this time, it becomes unavailable until the
next designated enrollment period.
Health Insurance
Full-time returning employees are covered by health insurance on a 12-month basis. Claim forms are available
online. New employees are required to complete enrollment forms obtainable from the business manager.
Petty Cash
Requests for petty cash reimbursement of $25 or less must be made on the Petty Cash Request Form, and be
accompanied by receipts documenting the expenditure. The department chair or supervisor must authorize the
request before reimbursement may be made. Sales tax exemption certificates may be obtained from the Business
Office and are to be used for school purchases only.
Requisitions/Check Requests
Even if prior verbal approval is received from the president or department chair, all faculty and staff requests for
approved purchases must be made in advance in writing by means of a Requisition Form, Check Request, Credit
Card Request, Travel Request, or Petty Cash Voucher. A requisition must be used unless the vendor will not
accept a purchase order. These forms must be fully completed, with accompanying documentation, (receipts,
statements, correspondence from the vendor, registration forms, etc.) showing the amount of payment being
requested, and signed by authorized individuals (department chair, athletic directors, sponsor). State and local
taxes are not a reimbursable expense. Sales tax exemption forms may be obtained from the business office and
are to be used for school purchases only.
If the request is approved in writing, the business office will issue a purchase order to the vendor. Unless otherwise
arranged with the president and documented in writing, all orders placed outside of these procedures may be
considered unauthorized and may not be processed, or may be billed to the person placing the order. Deliveries of
merchandise addressed to the school, or invoices billed to the school, not supported by a purchase order
previously on file, may be refused.
Completed and approved requests received by Friday will be processed on the following Tuesday. Vendors are
normally scheduled for payment within 30 days from the date the statement or invoice is received in the business
office, if all products have been received or all services have been satisfactorily performed. Packing lists should
indicate that all items were received, be initialed and forwarded to the business office. Incomplete information will
delay processing. All reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchase or payment will not be
made.
Moderators/Sponsors of Student Activities
If any scheduled event or activity requires payment of a fee, the business office must be informed in advance that
collection of such fees is taking place. A Student Activity Fund Form must be completed, listing all checks and cash
collected. The form must be deposited within 36 hours of receiving the money to the business office. Checks must
reflect the name and grade of the applicable student. The adult moderator must make deposits of cash and/or
checks with the business office. It is incumbent on the moderator/sponsor to make sure that all funds are collected
from students before orders are placed for any items. Copies of deposits highlighting the student name and amount
paid must be attached to the request. These items should at least add up to the amount being requested. All funds
must be on deposit at Bishop Dunne at least two weeks in advance of the date the business office will cut the
check. Parents are not to collect or spend money on behalf of Bishop Dunne.
Travel Requests
This form should be used for any overnight travel and is to be submitted one month in advance of the requested
travel. No travel arrangements should be made until this form is signed by the president. Travel reimbursements
will be denied unless the director of finances has approved arrangements. All required documentation must be
attached for reimbursement. The business office can provide the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.
Catholic School Teachers
The principal shall lead the staff in developing and implementing the faith formation opportunities according to the
directives of the Catholic Schools Office, and shall maintain appropriate liaison and cooperation with other parish religious
education programs. It is the teachers responsibility to implement the formal religious instruction program.
Teachers
Each school is a ministry of the diocese or the parish church with which school is affiliated and each teacher is
considered part of the ministry of the faith of the Catholic Church and is required to perform religious duties
through and throughout his or her daily activities at the school. Every teachers essential functions at the school
include teaching the faith and beliefs of the Catholic Church to students and carrying out the Catholic Churchs
mission of ensuring the formation of faith and intellectual development illumined by Gospel message to students
through the school. Every teacher serves as a teacher of the Catholic faith and should integrate such teachings in
the course curriculum throughout the lessons of the school day, may lead the class in prayer when appropriate,
and will regularly attend Church services at the school with his or her students.
In addition, all teachers in the school, need to
a) Continue to be fully informed on the rationale and provisions of the program (through attendance at faculty
meetings, orientation sessions, etc.)
b) Support the program by word and action, especially in interpreting it to parents.
c) Demonstrate sensitivity and competence where religious values and issues cross over to other subjects.
d) Cooperate actively in correlating religion/theology and other subjects in appropriate ways.
e) Express awareness of the liturgical seasons of the year.
f) Participate, as teachers of the parish school, at parish celebrations and functions where the mutual interests of
school and parish are affected.
g) Take advantage of in-service and adult religious education opportunities offered by the parish, the diocese, or
other competent agencies.
Cell Phones
Teachers should ensure that their cell phones are in vibration mode during class periods. Calls and texts are never
to be made or read during class periods.
Personnel must never use cell phones while driving a school vehicle or while operating machinery.
Check Requests
See Business Office Services.
Child Abuse
If a teacher suspects child abuse, a report must be made by that teacher to the Childrens Protective Services and
the Diocese. The principal and the director of guidance must be informed immediately, and they will assist the
teacher in making the report, filing the necessary paperwork, and with interviews.
Under Texas law, any person who has cause to believe that a childs physical or mental health or welfare has
been adversely affected by abuse or neglect by anyone must immediately report the possible abuse or neglect.
Additionally, professional school and child care personnel (including but not limited to teachers and daycare
workers) must make the required report within 48 hours of suspecting the abuse or neglect. Reporting should be
made to the Texas Department of Family Services hotline at 1-800-252-5400, or via the website at
www.txabusehotline.org. Because of the potential for subsequent legal proceedings, an employee of a diocesan
school who reports abuse or neglect under this policy must advise the Catholic Schools Office at 214 528 2240 as
soon as reasonably possible thereafter.
Suspected abuse or neglect includes:
physical injury or injuries inflicted by other than accidental means by any person,
sexual molestation,
neglect occurring from deprivation of necessary food, care, clothing, shelter, or medical attention,
infliction of physical or mental suffering.
Mandated reporters are immune from civil or criminal liability for reporting in good faith a known or suspected child
abuse.
Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Faculty shall also inform the principal who shall in turn notify the Catholic Schools Office.
Investigation Concerning in Home Abuse or Neglect
Texas Family Code Section 261.302 authorizes a child protective worker who is investigating suspected child abuse or
neglect to, among other things, interview and examine the alleged victim at school during the school day. The child may
request that a school representative be present during the interview but the investigator has final say as to who is present
during the interview. In the event a child protective worker requests an on-campus interview with a student related to
suspected abuse or neglect, the principal or dean of academics should be notified as soon as possible. They shall notify
the students parent or other legally responsible adult of the interview unless the child protective worker states that doing
so would endanger the students safety or welfare. Neither parents nor school personnel may interfere with such an
interview. The dean of academics will keep a written account of all interactions with child protective workers investigating
suspected abuse or neglect of a student.
Interview of Victim at School Related to Child Abuse at Home
When a representative of a child protective agency deems it necessary a suspected victim of child abuse may be
interviewed during school hours on school premises, concerning a report of suspected child abuse that occurred
within the childs home. The following procedure will be followed by the child protective agency worker and the
administration.
a) The child will be afforded the option of being interviewed in private or selecting any adult who is a member of
the staff of the school including any certificated or classified employee or volunteer aide to be present at the
interview. The principal or his designee must witness the offer of this option.
b) A representative of the child protective agency will inform the child of that right prior to the interview. The
purpose of the staff persons presence at the interview is to lend support to the child and enable him/her to be as
comfortable as possible.
c) The faculty member will not participate in the interview.
d) The faculty member will not discuss the facts or circumstances of the case with the child.
e) The faculty member must maintain strict confidentiality.
f) The principal or his designee will inform a member of the staff so selected by a child of the requirements of this
section prior to the interview.
g) If the faculty member selected agrees to be present, the interview will be held at a time during school hours
when it does not involve an expense to the school.
h) In most cases the child protective agency worker will notify the parents of the meeting which was held with the
child. If this is not made clear to the principal, there should be a discussion between the child protective agency
worker and the school representative to make a decision as to who will notify the parents.
Mandatory Reporting of School-Related Crimes to Law Enforcement
Texas law requires the principal or dean of students to notify the police department of the jurisdiction in which
the school is located if the principal has reasonable grounds to believe that any act listed below has occurred at
school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored or school related activity, whether on-campus or offcampus:
A felony involving the use or display of a deadly weapon;

Conduct that places another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury;
Discharge of a firearm;
A threat to commit a crime involving violence to any person or property made with the intent to 1) cause a reaction
to the threat by emergency services (e.g. a bomb threat), 2) place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily
injury, 3) prevent or interrupt the occupancy or use of a building, 4) impair or interrupt public communications or
utilities, 5) place the public or substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury, or 6) influence
government activities;
The use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, or marijuana;
The possession of a dangerous weapon;
Organized criminal activity; or
Violent crime committed by a student
Notice is not required if the principal reasonably believes that the conduct does not constitute a crime.
The notice provided to the police must include the name and address of each student the person believes may have
participated in the activity, and must also be provided to each employee of the school who has regular conduct with a
student whose conduct is the subject of the notice.
Classrooms
Classrooms are to be kept clean and tidy. Because of LEEDS environmental standards in the classrooms, personal
items such as carpets, chairs, and cloth are not to be brought into the classrooms. The teachers desk is to remain
in the designated area. Doors are to be locked when classrooms are not in use and windows are to be kept closed.
Classroom Management
Teachers should strive to be living models of Christian charity. Teachers should never underestimate the influence
they exert on young people.
1.
Classes should start and end promptly. Teachers are to use the entire block effectively, and not use rewards
such as free time and game time. Teachers are to teach for the entire year, including the days leading up
until exams. On very rare occasions when it might be necessary to keep a student after class, the detaining
teacher will give the student a note for the receiving teacher. It will include the date and time of departure.
2.
Classroom discipline is the responsibility of the teacher (see Parent/Student Handbook). The administration
does not condone and will not support corporal punishment.
3.
Classroom attendance is to be accurately reported by the teacher each block of the day. Students arriving
after 8:00 a.m. will be marked tardy by the teacher. Students arriving tardy after 8:05 a.m. during the first
period of the day may not be admitted to class without a tardy pass from the attendance office. Students
arriving 5 minutes late to all other class periods may not be admitted to class without a tardy pass from the
attendance office.
4.
Students may not leave the classroom during instruction time without a hall pass. Only one student at a time
should be allowed to leave a classroom.
5.
No food or drink may be consumed in the classroom except by teachers having lunch at their desk, during
their lunch break.
6.
Parties may not be held in the classrooms without specific prior approval of the dean of students.
7.
If a teacher wishes to hold class in a place other than the assigned classroom, approval must be received
from the dean of students prior to the day the change is requested. After receiving permission, the teacher is
responsible for informing the receptionist. Before arranging to take a class to the library, the librarian must be
notified. The teacher is to remain and supervise the class in the library.
8.
Each teacher is responsible for the good order and neatness of the classroom. Teachers will keep the
classrooms physically attractive and welcoming.
9.
The last teacher to use a classroom on a given day is responsible for seeing that the windows are closed and
locked and that the mini-blinds or shades are uniformly closed, and that classroom computers are shut down,
and SMART Boards are off.
10.
A teacher seeing that something is broken or in need of repair or replacement is to report this in writing to the
director of facilities. Teachers need to constantly check that their classrooms are in good working order and
provide a safe environment for students.
11.
Particular vigilance is required to see that students do not write on desktops or desk chair backs.
12.
If a teacher wishes to screen movies or short movie clips relevant to the subject being taught, that teacher
must get express permission from the department chair to do so.
13.
Teachers should never leave their classes except for emergency situations. In these cases, the teacher will
notify the teacher in the adjacent room, or an administrator.
14.
Teachers should be in the hallways, preferably at the door to their classroom, during the passing periods, in
order to attentively monitor students.
15.
Teachers and coaches are to be mindful of security at all times and lock classrooms and locker rooms to
protect student possessions and electronics.
16.
Teachers and coaches must stay with students and closely and actively supervise students after practices,
games, and after school events until the last student is picked up.
17.
Teachers are not to send students on errands off campus during school hours.
18.
Teachers may be observed at any time during the school year.
Communication External
The objective of the external communication policy is to communicate in a pastoral manner the position of the
school. In using the news media to communicate, every attempt will be made to show compassion, concern, and
willingness to extend the love of Christ to all parties involved, consistent also with the privacy concerns of
individuals.
Communication in Normal Situations
If contacted by the media, all faculty and staff must notify the director of advancement and the president first, and,
through their offices, contact the director of communications for the Diocese and the superintendent of Catholic
Schools. School officials shall work with the Diocesan director of communications and superintendent of Catholic
Schools.
The president is the most appropriate spokesperson. If she is not available, the spokesperson is the director of
advancement and/or the principal.
The president may designate staff members to be interviewed by media.
Employees must seek assistance from the Director of Advancement in preparing public statements or in meeting
with the media.
Employees are not to make statements in public expressing their opinions or to act as a spokesperson for the
school, unless specifically requested by the president.
All non-routine matters of the school that require news releases or public statements must be reviewed and
coordinated with the Diocesan director of communications and the superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Communication in Crisis Situations
In matters involving the schools of the Diocese, the superintendent of Catholic Schools will be the first point of
contact at the Diocesan level when the president is not available, unless another individual is designated.
NO STATEMENT MAY BE MADE ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL UNLESS IT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND THE DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.
The president is the official spokesperson for Bishop Dunne. Employees who receive a request from the news
media for information (whether written or oral) or for an interview relating to the school or its business, should
directly refer the inquiry to the president and the director of advancement.
Concession Stand Collections Procedure
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At the end of the 1 quarter, 2 quarter, half-time, and close to the end of fourth quarter of a game, one
administrator or administrators designee and one member of the business office will gather the excess
concessions money from the change boxes in the concession stand and place it immediately in a bag in the gate
box.
The funds from the concession stands and gate will be brought under police escort to the business office safe
immediately after collection.
The collection from the concession stand and gate will be counted the following school day by a minimum of two
members of the business office in the same room at the same time and deposited that same day.
Conduct
Bishop Dunne expects all employees to observe certain standards of behavior while at work and at school
sponsored events. Employees shall be responsible for ensuring that the conduct of any of their guests at a schoolsponsored function is respectful and not offensive to anyone in attendance.
School employees shall not engage in any behavior at school that could damage the public image of the school,
parish, or diocese as a Catholic Christian institution. School employees shall further refrain from any actions,
publicly or privately, that could be an embarrassment, cause scandal, or bring discredit to the school, parish, or
diocese. School employees shall support the Catholic philosophy of the school and exemplify Catholic ideals and
principles in demeanor.
These standards include, but are not limited to:

Completing all documents and records accurately;
Maintaining satisfactory attendance and punctuality;
Performing duties and operating equipment with care to protect the safety of the employee, co-workers, students
and the public;
Carrying out assigned duties and following reasonable instructions or requests from administrators;
Not posting any literature, handbills, petitions, posters, or other materials on the premises without the prior
approval from the dean of students;
Refraining from soliciting funds or selling any item, commodity, or service;
Not possessing weapons on the premises;
Refraining from any manner or form of discrimination and/or harassment, regardless of whether it is sexual,
racial, religious or related to anothers gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability;
Using school property or that of another employee in an appropriate manner;
Obtaining authorization to remove school property or another employees property from its location;
Refraining from misuse, theft, or destruction of school property or another employees property;
Remaining in work area, on the job, and awake during working hours;
Reporting to work fit for duty and not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and refraining from using,
selling, or possessing illegal drugs on school premises or while attending school activities or while on school
business. While working, employees should only possess and take drugs that are medically authorized,
approved, and determined by the employee, the employees physician, and the school not to impair job
performance or cause a safety hazard. Employees are responsible for notifying the president that they are taking
prescription medication if it would affect their performance on the job;
Passing a mandatory drug and/or alcohol test or not refusing to take a drug and/or alcohol test;
Refraining from fighting, threatening, intimidating, or coercing fellow employees during working hours or at school
sponsored functions;
Refraining from the use of foul or offensive language;
Disclosing or using confidential or proprietary information only with proper authorization;
Using school telephones for school purposes only and not for personal business other than emergency local
calls; and
Not accepting full-time employment elsewhere while still employed full-time by Bishop Dunne.
Failure to observe the above standards could lead to corrective action up to, and including, termination.
Code of Conduct
It is the responsibility of every school employee to act in an honest and forthright manner in all workplace
concerns and to treat all people, including but not limited to co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, parishioners,
students, and visitors with respect and conduct oneself in an ethical manner consistent with the teachings and
principles of the Catholic Church.
If an individuals behavior interferes with the orderly and efficient operation of the school or reflects negatively on
the school or the Diocese of Dallas or the Catholic Church, corrective disciplinary actions will be implemented up
to and including termination.
The following standards, although not exhaustive, will be observed:
Employees will, at all times, engage in moral and ethical conduct consistent with the teachings and principles of
the Catholic Church;
Employees will not engage in outside employment that results in a conflict of interest with duties that pertain to
his or her church/school related responsibilities;
Employees will not use school property other than for approved purposes;
Employees will not disclose confidential information without proper authorization;
Employees will not accept, without approval from a supervisor, any gift from any individual or entity engaged in
business dealings or seeking to engage in business dealings with the school;
Violations of these guidelines are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Outside Employment
Employees should not have outside employment that could be considered immoral, a conflict of interest, or
contrary to the Church's teachings, or interfere with providing their best performance.
Any employee participating in outside employment must notify the president, in writing, so a determination can be
made that a conflict does not exist. The notification must include the employers name and address, the title of the
second position held, and the nature of the business. It shall be grounds for immediate termination if an employee
fails to give notice and/or refuses to relinquish second employment deemed to be a violation of this policy.
Off-Duty Conduct
Employees are expected to maintain the highest degree of integrity and honesty both on and off campus to protect
the reputation of the school. Employees who engage in illegal, immoral or unethical behavior when off duty or off
campus (whether on duty or not) may be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of
employment.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is a necessary aspect of an effective counseling and mentoring relationship. For individuals to feel
safe sharing their thoughts, feelings and experiences, they must know that their confidence will be kept. For this
reason, confidentiality is a critical component of the relationship between guidance department staff, student
formation team, and students and/or parents. Students will be informed of and reassured of that confidentiality,
unless there are health, life or safety issues.
The only principle that supersedes confidentiality is that of the individuals well being. Due to the nature of the
crises that some adolescents face, the limitations of their life experiences, and the role of safekeeping which
Bishop Dunne has been entrusted, the concern for a students well being results in a broader definition of
confidentiality than is found in other counseling settings.
Confidentiality is an important issue for the Business Office and financial information should only be shared
between staff members on an as-needed basis. Information about one family should never be shared with another
family.
Confidentiality and Students
At no time and for no reason will any information about a student be shared with another student. This prohibition
includes not revealing that a student has spoken with Guidance staff. There is no situation in which this principle
will be breached.
Confidentiality Between Students and Parents
In general, no information that a student shares will be shared with the students parent or guardian. The
exceptions to this principle are in cases where the students well being must be protected, or when general
comments regarding the students situation, thoughts, or feelings will help in a parents support for the child. In such
cases, the comments must be kept general. For example, parents may find it useful to know that their child is
feeling overwhelmed by school so that they know not to add any undue pressure. While the general nature of
conversations with students will be shared, the details of those conversations will be kept confidential.
Any action taken by the guidance staff, or other staff or faculty, may be shared with the parent; the sharing of such
information is encouraged so that parents are aware of what the school is doing to help their child academically,
emotionally, developmentally, and spiritually. Information to be shared includes the establishment of tutorial
schedules, the establishment of a mentoring or check-in relationship with staff or faculty, or the development of an
academic improvement plan. Academic progress and evaluations are always to be shared with the parent or
guardian. Students should be informed of the fact that this information will be shared with their parent or guardian,
and be reassured that no additional information of a personal nature will be shared.
Confidentiality Between Students and Faculty and Staff
The only information that a student shared with guidance staff that will be communicated to a teacher is information
that pertains to the students academic success or his or her development. Any information shared should be as
general as possible while still being useful. For example, guidance staff may let a teacher know that a child who
has not been doing well is conscientiously working to improve his or her grades, and may suggest that the teacher
provides added academic support and praise for academic success.
Confidentiality Between Students and Administration

Within the guidance department and with the president and the principal, information regarding a student will be
shared to ensure that efforts to provide support are coordinated. Any information shared should be as general as
possible while still being useful. For example, letting staff and administration know that a student is dealing with
family problems, or that he or she is having social difficulties, is appropriate and helpful.
All conversations with parents, where the faculty member has a concern, are to be documented via email to
president, principal, and other appropriate administrators.
Confidentiality Between Students and Outside Agencies or Individuals
At no time and for no reason is any confidential information relating to a student to be shared with any entity,
agency, or person outside the school, except in cases where information is needed by law enforcement or Child
Protection Services. In these cases, appropriate notification to parents must be made and documentation is
required.
Cases of Student Well Being
The following are cases in which the president, principal, guidance staff, and parent or guardian MUST be notified
of the situation immediately;
Suicide attempts or suicidal intentions
Pregnancy
Suspected eating disorders
Suspected mental illness
Physical or sexual abuse by an adult (parent or guardian will be notified if they are suspected of
being the perpetrator, and report will be filed with Child Protective Services within 24 hours of the
students disclosure)
Physical or sexual assault or abuse by a peer
Suspected drug or alcohol use
Suspected criminal activity
Threat to students safety or well being
Anorexia/Bulimia
Bullying and cyber-bullying
In all cases in which confidentiality must be breached in order to safeguard the students well being, the
cooperation and involvement of the student will be encouraged and supported. The student is to be given as much
choice as possible regarding how the various persons are to be notified, and the student is to be involved in
notification to the fullest extent possible. Student involvement will ease the difficulty of other people knowing about
the situation, and will transform the disclosure from a case of breaching confidentiality to a case of seeking the help
that is needed.
Parent Confidentiality
The guidelines of confidentiality outlined above will also be applied to contacts with parents.
Confidentiality and Journal Writing
Teachers are not to assign journal-writing projects unless they plan to read every part of the journal. Students
cannot label part of their journals as sections not to be read. The same policies for confidentiality apply to whatever
a student has written in his or her journal. If there is a threat to that students safety, health or welfare, the teacher
is bound to inform the president and principal immediately.
Confidentiality and Disclosure of School Information
It is vital to the interests and success of the school that confidential business information is protected. Confidential
information includes, but is not limited to, the following examples:
compensation data
computer processes
computer programs and codes
student and parent lists
student grades
student and employee health information
financial information
proprietary educational testing and/or curriculum unless authorized
Because security breaches are considered to be very serious, faculty and staff who improperly use or disclose
confidential business information will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of
employment, even if there is no benefit from the disclosed information.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Individuals serving Bishop Dunne shall at all times act in a manner consistent with their fiduciary responsibilities. If
an individual believes that he or she may have a conflict of interest, the individual shall promptly and fully disclose
the conflict to the President and shall refrain from participating in any way in the matter to which the conflict relates
until the conflict question has been resolved.
It is the schools policy not to enter into any business transactions with related parties unless approved by the
finance committee and Diocesan attorneys after full disclosure as referred to herein.
Related parties refers to School Advisory Council members, Board members, parents, employees, and
significant donors who have a direct or indirect interest or influence in an outside commercial entity, whether an
individual, firm, or corporation.
Business transactions includes purchases of goods or services, loans, deposits, leases, rentals, transfers of
assets, the use of privileged school information, or any other business dealings, whether or not money payment is
involved.
The purposes of this policy are to assure that all business transactions with the school are transparent; to
eliminate the potential for conflict of interest, and/or the appearance of conflict of interest that may arise should the
school and a related party propose to enter a business transaction together; and to secure the best combination of
pricing and quality available to the school.
In the event that the administration believes a transaction with a related party may be in the best interest of the
school, the administration may submit a recommendation to the finance committee, the Board, and Diocesan
attorneys for review, evaluation, and recommendation.
Copyright Policy
It is the legal and ethical responsibility of the Bishop Dunne Catholic School Community (students, faculty and
staff), to respect the intellectual property of others, whether that property is available in printed or electronic form.
Accordingly, the following general policies have been adopted to protect the work of copyright owners and to
protect the school against expensive litigation:
All printed and electronic material, including material available on the Internet, should be assumed to be
protected. It is not necessary for the material to bear a copyright notice or a copyright symbol to carry
copyright protection.
If there is any doubt as to whether the material in question falls within the public domain, permission should
be sought from the owner.
Only a portion of copyrighted material may be used, as established by the Agreement on Guidelines for
Classroom Copying in Not-for-Profit Educational Institutions with Respect to Books and Periodicals. While
it is lawful to use small portions of a volume of copyrighted material, using a significant portion may be a
violation of copyright law.
Copying or otherwise duplicating material from textbooks, workbooks, periodicals, music recordings,
computer software, or other copying material instead of purchasing the material is strictly prohibited. In
other words, while duplicating copyrighted material for educational purposes is legal, duplicating it for the
purpose of avoiding purchase is not.
Do not copy, distribute, or use protected material without including the notice of copying present in the
original work. The following is a satisfactory notice: NOTICE: THIS MATERIAL MAY BE PROTECTED BY
COPYRIGHT LAW.
Materials obtained from the Internet or other electronic sources may not be duplicated or disseminated
without the express written consent of the owner. For specific guidelines concerning electronically available
material or posting material on the Internet, consult the schools AUP.
For specific guidelines concerning the educational fair-use of copyrighted material, see the Agreement on
Guidelines for Classroom Copying in Not-for-Profit Educational Institutions with Respect to Books and
Periodicals, which may be found at the website http://www.publishers.org/home/about
a/highered/pguide.htm. Also check Circular 21: Reproduction of copyrighted Works by Educators and
Librarians, available online from the U. S. Copyright Office at http://www.loc.gov/copyright.
Copyrighted material may not be posted on the schools website or otherwise be disseminated over the
Internet without the owners express written consent.
Electronic images should not be copied and posted on the Schools website or disseminated over the
Internet without the owners express written consent.
Substantial portions of copyrighted material available on the Internet should not be downloaded for
personal use, except when such use conforms with the fair-use factors set forth in the Copyright Act.
Access to, and use of, the schools electronic resources, including access to the Internet, is contingent on
compliance with copyright law. Any violation of copyright law will result in the loss of access to such
resources.
Corrective Action
When it becomes necessary to address an employees actions in the workplace, general guidelines of acceptable
conduct will be followed. Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the employees actions, corrective action
may begin at any step of the corrective action process. The purpose of the process is to ensure that employees
are informed of exactly what behavior needs to be corrected, the measures the employee must take to correct
unacceptable behavior, and give the employee adequate opportunity to correct the situation.
Corrective Action Process
Step One: Verbal Notice
The employee's immediate supervisor will meet with the employee and inform him or her of the specific behavior
that is unacceptable. The administrator will clearly identify the behavior and set a time by which the situation must
be rectified. A written record of this conversation should be forwarded to the President to be placed in the
employees personnel file.
Step Two: Written Notice
Follow the same procedure as the Verbal Notice, but in addition, ask the employee to sign the written record
indicating that he or she has read the document. The employee may wish to write his or her own comments on the
notice or attach comments to that document.
Step Three: Final Written Notice
Follow the same procedure as the Written Notice. The Final Written Notice must specify to the employee that the
consequences of failing to remedy the behavior will be termination of employment.
Step Four: Termination
An employee who does not correct his or her behavior will be terminated if the behavior continues. In cases
involving more serious problems or violations of school policy, the process may be accelerated. All documentation
may be considered to establish an overall conduct record.
On rare occasions, an employee may be terminated for a single occurrence of behavior or violation of policy
without having been previously warned. Such action may be justified because the offense is severe enough to
make a warning unnecessary and any employee would normally know that such behavior is unacceptable. In
these rare cases, administrators should place the employee on administrative leave, with or without pay, pending
a complete investigation of the situation before terminating the employee.
Course Expectations
All teachers are expected to outline their course expectations clearly for each course they teach using the provided
template. Expectations will then be posted to the learning management system prior to the first day of class. The
course expectations will be a guide for students and parents to use to understand better the demands of the
curriculum and personal expectations of the individual instructor. Course Expectations must be approved by the
department chair prior to posting.
Course Planning
Teachers are to maintain a written course outline for each class. The outline format will be in the template provided.
The outline will include: general goals, objectives, and specific aims for each semester, as well as required
materials and any major assignments for the course. These class syllabi should be as specific as possible. They
will serve as a guide for students, parents and teachers to ensure that the total curriculum is covered, and should
be available to parents and students on the learning management system.
In addition to the course outline, teachers should prepare daily lesson plans which should be posted to the learning
management system each day, and which will be randomly examined by department chairs and administration.
Course outlines are to be approved by the department chair, prior to posting, on a semester basis. Teachers will
post Course Outlines in the departments share folder for collaboration.
Contracts
Contracts for returning faculty must be signed by June 1 with the president or principal in order for a teaching
position to be kept. Contracts are on a year-to-year basis and there is no expectation of tenure. All policies in this
handbook are a contractual obligation of all employees.
Credit Card Policy
The president authorizes the use of school credit cards by designated employees to facilitate payment of
expenditures that have been preauthorized. The company credit card is intended for valid school expenses only.
The receipts, along with a school credit card form, should be turned in to the business office for the payment of the
monthly credit card bill.
Credit Card violations include:
Purchase of items for personal use
Purchase of unauthorized items
Allowing unauthorized users to use the corporate credit card
Use of the credit card for cash advances.
The cardholder shall be responsible for the safeguarding of the credit card. The cardholder shall immediately
(within 24 hours) report to the business office if the credit card is lost or stolen.
Crisis Management
The schools comprehensive crisis management plan is posted online. There are duffle bags with emergency first
aid kits in Room 111, Room 211, Room 306, Room 406, and in St. Marys Hall.
Custody Issues
Bishop Dunne will always abide by court documents that specify custody. Faculty will be informed of any specific
situations, and are asked to deal with parents struggling with custody issues with understanding and compassion,
but adherence to court mandates.
Communications
The president must approve all official written communication to parents and students.
Department Chair Responsibilities
Department Chairs will:
Review and revise strategic academic action plan; follow through with recommendations; check on
responsibilities and benchmarks of strategic plan; and adjust as necessary throughout the year.
Determine and communicate grade weight at the beginning of the year for whole department.
Review course outlines for department approval and ensure they are posted on the learning
management system for review.
Hold monthly meetings with department members to review progress, curriculum, technology
infusion, assessment, different student learning styles, cross-curricular approach, and team
teaching approaches. Minutes must be kept and copies submitted to the principal and president.
Check grades weekly, ensuring teachers adhere to stated outline, and all assignments and their
grades are legitimate and fairly assessed.
Observe all department members once a month with mentoring and guidance for new teachers
and redirection, if necessary, for continuing teachers. Organize peer reviews for department
members once a semester.
Keep up-to-date with the latest technology and educational practices to guide teachers in
professional development and instruction.
Verify credibility of final exams. Department members must submit copies of their finals to
chairperson for approval two weeks prior to the exam. Exams must be professional, have a writing
component, and examine higher-order thinking skills. Chair must then make available copies of
approved exams to Principal for electronic storage.
Continually assess curriculum development and resource selection. Review use of curriculum in
classes.
Determine that AP curriculum and assessment is according to College Board standards.
Incorporate use of the library into the curriculum as needed.
Ensure all members of department are providing tutoring hours and that these hours are posted on
the tutoring schedule.
Department Chairs
Advanced Placement
Art
English
World Language
Guidance
Math
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Theology
Amanda York
Allison Ramirez
Brinkley Schneider
Daniel Kouba
Jessica Perales
Kevin Braun
Stephen Guerrero
Roger Palmer
Michael Kistner
Paul Wood
Chris MacLellan
Advanced Placement Faculty Expectations

Faculty who teach Advanced Placement classes are held to the following expectations:
Complete APSI Training: for teachers new to the program, completion of an APSI Program prior
to teaching the AP course, after the first year, and any time the test or curriculum changes; for
veteran teachers, completion of a training session, or involvement in grading is required every two
to three years.
Attend AP parents night
Actively attend AP committee meetings
Participate in AP online discussions
Access the AP College Board practice exams in subject area
Design the course to complete material from audit by mid-April to allow time for review before the
exam and review Course Outline with department chair
Maintain communication with department chair and AP chair on pace and implementation of the
AP course
Provide a curriculum that parallels AP Testing guidelines and recommended curricula beginning
with the expected rigor on first day and continuing throughout the year
Promote AP standards of excellence
Aim for excellent AP Scores

Complete AP Audit as requested by AP chair or coordinator
Use AP practice tests with the following minimum requirements: one to dissect, one given in full,
and one broken up throughout the year. These exams should be both MAJOR grades and a tool
for students to predict their scores when deciding to take exams.
Design all tests to include a minimum of one free response question and 20 multiple choice
questions from an AP exam.
Hand out study guides within the first week of classes and use guides throughout the year to
strengthen students understanding.
Meet with AP chair at the beginning of the year to review AP scores, instructional reports, and
grade/score alignment, and set goals for the year.
Work closely with the guidance department and the principal on class selection process.
Ensure that a student who fails an AP course does not continue with AP courses in the same
subject area.
Dress Code
Faculty and staff members shall dress appropriately to suit the individual professional position with Bishop Dunne
Catholic School. Teachers are expected to dress and groom in accordance with accepted business standards.
Jeans, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, shorts (unless worn by athletic staff), tight clothing, worn or torn
clothing, and short skirts are not considered professional dress. Underwear is never to be visible, tattoos must not
be visible, and males are not to wear earrings. Flip flops are never acceptable. If a male has hair over his collar, his
hair must be neatly tied back and if a male has facial hair, it must be well groomed. Male teachers are to wear a tie,
unless they are wearing the official Bishop Dunne polo shirt.
Faculty and staff must look professional at all times, including given dress down days. At such times, faculty and
staff are not to wear sweats, workout attire, or flip-flops. Dirty, torn, frayed, or wrinkled clothing is unacceptable.
Faculty and staff must remember that there are always visitors to the school and employees need to be seen as
professional at all times.
Death
When the death of a student, faculty or staff member or parents affects the school, there are several procedures
and policies as a school community that should be followed.
1. The impact of the death should never be underestimated.
2. The sooner emotional assistance is offered, the better the adjustment.
3. Facultys processing of the death should be first and mandatory.
4. Meetings for parents should be scheduled and emails sent to parents.
5. As many facts as possible need to be shared.
6. Opportunities for faculty and students to talk about their emotions need to be provided. There are long-term
implications.
7. Test and major assessments can be postponed.
8. As normal a schedule as possible must be kept.
After a death in the immediate community has been verified and the community informed, the Guidance
Department will advise on methods of dealing with the distress. Other Diocesan schools may be contacted for
assistance.
Suicide
School will not be closed and funeral attendance is not encouraged during school hours. Students must attend a
funeral with their parents. There will not be a large-scale school assembly. Individual and group counseling will be
provided.
National School Tragedies
When there is a national school tragedy in the media, students may have increased feelings of fear for safety. All
efforts must be made to reassure students.
Loss and Grief

Students experiencing the loss of a loved one will be under the care of the guidance department. Postponement of
assessment may be a recommendation.
Disability Accommodation
Bishop Dunne is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal
opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are
conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. Our hiring procedures have been reviewed and provide persons with
disabilities meaningful employment opportunities. Pre-employment inquiries are made only regarding an
applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation is available to an employee
with a disability if the disability affects the performance of job functions. We make all employment decisions based
on the merits of the situation in accordance with defined criteria, not the disability of the individual.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal pay and other forms of compensation (or changes in
compensation) as well as job assignments, classifications, organizational structures, position descriptions, lines of
progression, etc. Special leave of all types is available to all employees on an equal basis. The school is also
committed to not discriminating against any qualified employee or applicant because the person is related to or
associated with a person with a disability. We will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with
disabilities greater protection than the ADA.
This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Bishop Dunne is committed to taking all other actions necessary to
ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other
applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Discipline
Our students will be guided by the desire to model Christ in all their behavior.
At Bishop Dunne Catholic School, we believe in an atmosphere of self-discipline and responsible citizenship. Teaching the
tools to empower young people with a positive attitude towards success in all areas of life is an integral part of the education
experience at Bishop Dunne. We believe that each student is a unique individual with unique personal, social, and educational
needs. As a result, every disciplinary situation is unique in nature. Consequences for misbehavior provide the best learning
value when matched to the students unique situation.
The Bishop Dunne community works to nurture young people and give them the skills and attitudes that will help them to be
happy, contributing members of society. As a result, students should never experience humiliation when they fail. We want to
create an environment in which the five core principles of Love and Logic are used to help students feel safe and secure
knowing that administrators, faculty and staff love them enough to set limits. They should feel empowered by the opportunity to
learn from their mistakes. Students should learn cooperation.
Students and teachers are encouraged to collaborate to find solutions to problems that will inevitably occur. Mutual respect is a
key aspect in avoiding an environment where students are controlled and/or manipulated. We strive to create an environment
that inspires excitement for life and learning where all students are seen as valuable resources with worthwhile skills and ideas.
These five core principles are the tools that help Bishop Dunne Catholic School help students build strong and lasting
relationships. We believe that students are entitled to:
strong relationships with administrators and faculty,
empathy before consequences,
more thinking to help them learn to solve their own problems,
shared control within limits and
their dignity when given consequences.

Classroom discipline is the responsibility of the classroom teacher and discipline on the field and court is the responsibility of the
head coach. Referred discipline issues are administered by the Dean of Students office with support from the grade level
coordinators and in collaboration with the Principal. Grade level coordinators are responsible for overseeing the implementation
of discipline procedures in their respective year level and following through with students and parents.
Drug Testing, Random
All employees, whether full- or part-time, are subject to random drug testing under certain circumstances if, in the
opinion of the administration, there is reasonable suspicion that:
an employee may be under the influence of non-prescription drugs that impair his or her judgment or
ability to perform professional duties;
an employee may appear addicted to prescription drugs prescribed for an accident, illness, weightloss program, etc.;
an employee exhibits behavior that appears consistent with ingestion, inhalation, or other exposure to
illicit substances.
Bishop Dunnes drug screening policy is intended to comply with all state laws governing drug testing and is
designed to safeguard employee privacy rights to the fullest extent of the law. The Diocese and the school
requires bus drivers who hold a commercial drivers license (CDL) to submit to and pass an initial and any ongoing
drug screens in order to satisfy state/federal licensing and insurance requirements. Additionally, the school
reserves the right to require that employees injured at the school submit to a drug screen.
Any drug testing required or requested by the school will be conducted by a laboratory licensed by the state. All
expenses related to the test will be incurred by the school. If the employee receives notice that the employee's test
results were confirmed positive, the employee will be given the opportunity to explain the positive result. In
addition, the employee may have the same sample retested at a laboratory of the employee's choice (at the
employees cost).
If there is reason to suspect that the employee is working while under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol,
the employee will be placed on administrative leave until the results of a drug and alcohol test are made available
by the testing laboratory. Where drug or alcohol testing is part of a routine physical or random screening, there will
be no adverse employment action taken until the test results are in.
All testing results will remain confidential. The employee must sign a consent form prior to the release of results.
Test results may be used in arbitration, administrative hearings, and court cases arising as a result of the
employee's drug testing. Results will be sent to federal agencies as required by federal law. If the employee is to
be referred to a treatment facility for evaluation, the employee's test results will also be made available to the
employee's counselor.
Failure to submit to a drug test or drug screening, when requested, may result in corrective action, up to and
including, termination of employment.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Bishop Dunne is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment for all employees.
Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition
for work. To help achieve this goal, employees are prohibited from:
Possessing, distributing, selling, manufacturing, or being under the influence of any illegal drug;
Consuming alcoholic beverages and/or tobacco products while on school premises, at school events, in school
vehicles, or bringing them onto school premises while on school business or time; and
Abusing prescription drugs or possessing prescription drugs that have not been prescribed for the employee by a
physician.
An employee who violates this policy is subject to corrective action up to, and including, termination of
employment. Use of some drugs is detectable for several days. Detection of such drugs or the presence of alcohol
will be considered being under the influence. Employees using prescription drugs according to a physicians
instructions or using over-the-counter drugs for medicinal purposes should, in the event such drugs would impair
their physical, mental, emotional, or other faculties, notify their immediate supervisor.
When there is evidence to reasonably suspect that an employee has reported to work or is working impaired due
to alcohol or drugs, the employee may be asked to submit to alcohol and drug testing. Any employee involved in
either a job-related accident or incident involving the apparent violation of a safety rule or standard, which did or
could have resulted in serious injury or property damage, may be asked to submit to alcohol and drug testing.
Refusal to submit to a drug and/or alcohol screen is grounds for immediate termination.
All information relating to drug and/or alcohol screens is to be kept strictly confidential. Under no circumstances
may the results of a drug and/or alcohol screen be discussed with individuals who do not have a work-related
need to know. While the school does not condone the abuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, and/or use of illegal
drugs, it does recognize that addiction to drugs and/or alcohol can be treated. If an employee recognizes a
personal addiction or abuse problem, he or she is encouraged to use the schools health insurance plans, as
appropriate. Conscientious efforts to seek help for an alcohol or substance abuse problem will not jeopardize a job
and will not be noted in personnel records. In addition, the confidential nature of the employees counseling and
rehabilitation for drug and/or alcohol abuse will be preserved.
All employees of Bishop Dunne must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of this policy, submit to
drug and alcohol testing, and report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off
school premises while conducting school business. A report of a conviction must be made to the President within
five days after the conviction.
This requirement is mandated by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Duty
Duty is an expectation of all teachers whether part time or full time. Active presence, both mentally and physically,
is required during duty. Teacher supervision must be close, personal and active during class time and in the
hallway during passing time.
All teachers are expected to complete duty outside the classroom as well. Teachers will be assigned to cafeteria
duty and after school duty. Duty must be active and involved, with teachers paying attention to students activities.
Teachers cannot be distracted during duty by personal conversations with other teachers or via cell phone, and
they must move around, keeping an eye on different groups of students.
Teachers must report to cafeteria duty immediately after the lunch bell and sign in with the administrator on duty.
Teachers may order and eat their lunch first in the cafeteria before going on active duty. All teachers on duty need
to walk among tables, making sure that students are courteous and cleaning their tables after they have finished
lunch. Tables are to be wiped and floors cleaned by students. Cafeteria duty is not complete until that lunch period
is over.
There are four teachers on after school duty, which begins immediately after the dismissal bell at 3:00 p.m.
Teachers need to meet and assign themselves to positions. One teacher needs to be in the senior parking lot and
three teachers need to be in the north parking lot, with one teacher occasionally checking the front area. Teachers
need to walk among students and make sure that their supervision is active and involved. Students need to be
directed to pick up litter if they drop it, to be courteous to each other, to be mindful of traffic, to not pull their shirts or
blouses out or to have their uniform in disarray, and to show respect and courtesy for visiting parents. After school
duty is complete when all students still on the property are escorted to supervised study hall at 3:30 p.m.
Teachers are expected to report to duty promptly. If a teacher is absent, it is his or her responsibility to find a
substitute and notify the assistant principal of this. Again, teachers are to be actively present while on duty and
paying attention.
E-mail
Each faculty and staff member is assigned a school e-mail address. Teachers are encouraged to use e-mail to
communicate with those parents who have access to that service. E-mail should be retrieved daily, and every effort
should be made to respond within 24 hours. E-mail should not be used to proliferate chain messages, political
messages or virus warnings. Each faculty and staff member must sign an Electronic Acceptable Use Form for the
use of the Internet, and abide by its policies. Employees have no expectation of privacy with electronic devices
issued by the school. Messaging and communication on such devices are subject to monitoring.
All e-mail to parents must be filed by teachers and all e-mail correspondence of concern must be copied to the
chair of the appropriate department and the principal.
Emergency Information Forms
Each faculty or staff member is required to complete an Emergency Information Form, which is to remain on file
with the presidents Office. Any change in address or telephone number should be reported to the presidents office
and to the business manager as soon as possible after the change occurs.
Employee Benefit Programs
Insurance and Other Benefits
Bishop Dunne provides a wide range of benefit programs to eligible employees. Certain legally required programs,
such as Social Security and workers' compensation insurance, cover all employees in the manner required by the
laws. Eligibility for each benefit program depends on a variety of factors, including employee classification. The
business office should be contacted for clarification.
Benefits can only be claimed by faculty who are full time or teach five classes and for staff who work more than 30
hours a week.
Health Insurance
Bishop Dunne is a mandatory participant in the Diocesan Group Insurance Plan (Health Plan). The school pays
100% of employee premiums for the basic HMO plan. The employee is responsible for dependent premiums and
the additional cost of the PPO plan (if selected at enrollment). Enrollment forms for dependents can be obtained in
the business office.
Dependents can only be added during enrollment time unless they have a Qualifying Event. The Health Plan
year begins on January 1 and dependent premium rates are adjusted at that time. For detailed information
regarding the Health Plan benefits login in at www.bcbstx.com or refer to the Health Plan Benefit Book.
Health insurance is covered for faculty who are full time or teach five classes and for staff who work more than 30
hours a week.
403(b) Plan
Bishop Dunne offers a 403(b) Plan through the Diocese of Dallas. It is a tax-sheltered retirement program utilizing
a payroll deduction system. It is designed to help employees of a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, such as Bishop
Dunne, set aside money regularly toward their retirements. After one year of service in which the employee has
worked at least 1,000 hours or more (approximately 20+ hours a week), the employee is eligible to receive the
employer match.
To enroll in the plan, an account application and salary reduction agreement must be completed and returned to
the Business Office. These forms can be obtained either in the Business Office or at www.mutualofamerica.com
by selecting the administrative forms link. All employee investment designations should be done online. The
amount an employee contributes may be changed by completing a new salary reduction agreement and returning
it to the Business Office.
Bishop Dunne makes a mandatory 1% contribution on each employees behalf after completion of the year of
service requirement previously mentioned. An employee does not have to contribute to the 403(b) Plan to receive
the mandatory contribution. Bishop Dunne matches up to 3% of funds contributed by an employee. In order to
receive this employer matching contribution, employees must contribute their own money to the plan. Employees
can receive clarification about catch-up plans from the Business Manager.
Employee contributions, plus related investment gains, are always 100% vested. Employer contributions, plus
related investment earnings, vest over five years.
Termination of Benefits
An employee separating from Bishop Dunne is eligible to receive benefits as long as the appropriate procedures
are followed as stated above.
Unused vacation days and unused sick leave are not paid.
Health insurance terminates the last day of the month of employment, unless employee requests immediate
termination of benefits. Information for continuation of health coverage will be provided. Employees will be
required to pay their share of the dependent health plan premiums through the end of the month. If an employee
does NOT choose to continue insurance coverage, a form must be signed stating he or she was given the option
and chose not to continue.
Benefits Continuation for Group Health Insurance
Medical and dental insurance may be continued at an eligible employees own expense at the published rates.
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Payment must be received in the business office by the 10 of the month for that months business. If payment is
not received at the designated time then insurance will be permanently cancelled. Continued insurance coverage
may be carried for a maximum of eighteen months from the resignation or termination date.
Unemployment Compensation
Schools are exempt from mandatory participation in the Unemployment Compensation program. Therefore, there
is no unemployment benefit accrued as an employee of a school within the Diocese of Dallas.
Employee Expense Reimbursement
Bishop Dunne will pay ordinary and necessary business-related expenses reasonably incurred by employees in
the performance of their job responsibilities. The school reimburses employees for authorized business expenses
as non-taxable income via check. Employees who have incurred authorized business expenses must submit
required receipts and a completed requisition form with the appropriate approvals (including backup receipts) to
the Director of Finances office no later than 30 days after the expense has been incurred. Submissions after 30
days may not be reimbursed. All such expenses incurred by an employee must be approved by the president on a
standard requisition form. The school reserves the right to not reimburse an employee for an unauthorized
expense incurred. The employee who incurred an unauthorized expense is subject to corrective action, up to and
including termination of employment.
Tax Exempt Status
Bishop Dunne is a 501c3 corporation; therefore, does not pay sales tax. If purchases are made on behalf of the
school they should also be tax exempt. Bishop Dunne will not reimburse sales tax, unless in extraordinary
situations.
Energy Policy
Faculty and staff must model responsible stewardship of the earth at all times. Recycling must be taught and
practiced, lights, SMART Boards, and computers turned off in the evenings and when not in use, and doors and
windows kept closed.
Faculty and Staff Tuition Discounts
Faculty and staff receive a tuition discount for students attending Bishop Dunne. Part time teachers and staff
members will receive a percentage of the established discount based on the number of hours they work per week.
If faculty and staff members need more financial assistance than the employee discount, they must apply for
financial aid.
The Early Childhood Center is subsidized by the school, with faculty and staff members paying a reduced rate of
tuition, based on the age of the child registered.
Faculty Meetings
Faculty meetings are held on a regular basis on Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. All members of the faculty, including
coaches, are expected to be present. Unless prior approval for an absence has been obtained from the principal,
missing a faculty meeting is considered an unauthorized absence.
Front Office Area
The front office area is a business and visitor center. It is to be kept clear of accumulation of items at all times. Any
student property left by parents is to be delivered immediately or kept in the photocopier room. There are to be no
personal items on the receptionists desk.
Field Trips
Teachers/Moderators must complete a Trip Request on School Dude and provide the principal with the educational
purpose of the trip, after checking for appropriate dates. Requests will be evaluated for educational purposes and
compatibility with other scheduled activities. Requests should be submitted one semester in advance for any
overnight trip, and two months in advance for local trips whenever possible. Class field trips should be scheduled
on the day that the class meets. All appropriate correspondence and waiver forms to parents must go through the
principal or his designee. All communication to parents must request permission from the parents for the childs
participation, contain a parent release of the school from liability for injury in consideration for the childs
participation in the field trip, and statement of the educational purpose. If a teacher is suspicious about a signature
on a collected form, he or she must check with the office for a comparison with signatures on the Emergency
Forms. Emergency forms and transportation should be arranged in advance by the teacher/moderator with the
school nurse and transportation director.
If the field trip involves payment of a fee, the business office must be advised of this at the time information is
provided to parents and students. The business office, dean of students office, and the receptionist must have a
complete roster of all students participating. The cafeteria must be advised a week in advance if students will be
absent for lunch.
Field trip moderators must have with them copies of the Emergency Information Forms on file for each student
participating. Such copies must be obtained from the school nurse with as much prior notice as possible. Teachers
may not remove Emergency Forms for copying. Moderators should also have with them several Consent to
Medical Treatment Forms.
Teachers must use the checklist below as a guide for all local trips. For all overnight trips, teachers meet with the
principal to discuss any adjustments to the checklist.
Field Trip Procedure
Prior to planning field trip please consider the following:
1. Plan so students miss minimal class time, using subject area class time
2. Ensure the educational objective is clear
3. Call or email the destination to discuss logistics
4-8 weeks prior (or sooner)
___Complete field trip request online in School Dude Trip Request. Fill form out completely. If you are unsure of
chaperones, please fill in what you can and email the principal when you finalize the chaperone list.
___Recruit chaperones including appropriate number of administrators
___Budget cost of the trip, including transportation costs such as fuel, and bus driver salary, ($12 an hour) and
meals for bus driver; cost of administrator attendance as well as school chaperones.
___Make collection arrangements with business office
2 weeks prior
___Hand out permission forms to all students. Forms will be provided to you by the administrator designee once
your trip has been approved by the principal and director of transportation.
___Email details to parents
___Coordinate all of the chaperones subs and complete leave request forms.
1 week prior
___Collect permission forms
___Have business office finalize collection of funds
___Check forms to ensure teachers and parents have signed
___Check all students fines paid
___Check all students are eligible
___Send list of students to the front desk, nurse, principal / administrator designee, school chef, and attendance
office, including time and location on trip.
___Check with the nurse about medication, emergency forms, and first aid kit. Designate one chaperone to give
medications. The designated chaperone must meet with the nurse before the day of the trip for instructions
concerning medication administration.
___Check with the principal / administrator designee to finalize full complement of attendees
___Send a reminder email to parents
___Check with the Director of Transportation on any transportation specifics
Day of the trip
___Make sure administrator on the trip has the emergency forms and medications.
___Email the front desk, nurse, and attendance office with any changes (students who are absent, etc.)
Fundraising and Capital Projects
Fundraising requests must be approved by the dean of students. Any project where there is solicitation from
parents or other supporters must have prior approval from the president and director of advancement.
In all cases, any event to raise funds for any school or school-affiliated program must exist only for the benefit of
the school and may not raise money for any other cause or organization absent approval of the superintendent of
Catholic Schools.
Fundraising and Collections
Fundraising must be done in such a way that students do not become promoters of commercial enterprises or
carriers of commercial advertising, either directly or indirectly. Students should not be involved in public
solicitation, house-to-house selling, or other activities that would jeopardize their safety.
The dean of students will establish criteria for a minimum of fundraising activities that will not interfere with the
educational program of the student.
Gate, East Parking Lot

The east parking lot behind the school buildings is reserved for approved personnel, and no student parking is
authorized at any time. The gate code is strictly confidential, and should not be given to anyone other than school
personnel.
Grading
Teachers are to keep careful records of student work and be able to substantiate their judgment with objective
evidence. All teachers are expected to utilize the grade book software and enter grades in a timely manner. Grades
must be entered within one week of the due date, except in the case of a major project or paper where grades are
to be entered within two weeks.
No major piece of assessment may count for more than 8% of the total semester grade. Minor grades should not
be more than 4% of the semester grade. Departmental exceptions need to be approved by the principal or dean of
academics and communicated effectively with parents.
Final examinations are to be administered according to the school schedule. Only the dean of academics and
principal may grant exceptions to this schedule. Other tests are to be administered at the discretion of the individual
teacher.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no exam exemptions outside of the AP program. All final exams are to be
cumulative, covering the semesters work.
Evaluation is a paramount responsibility of the teacher, and is based on prudent judgment of these factors:
Degree of mastery of course objectives

Concrete evidence of achievement
Observation of overall participation
Ability and effort of the student
Weighting of grades per departmental guidelines

AP Guidelines and testing materials for AP classes
Since the teacher should frequently advise students regarding their achievement status, grades should never come
as a surprise. Teachers must contact parents and students as soon as they become aware that a student is failing.
Written notes, e-mail or phone calls to parents in cases of unusually good or poor progress are strongly
recommended. Please ensure that grades are updated weekly.
Grades are not to be used as a device for improving discipline.
Instances of academic dishonesty are to be handled by the classroom teacher, the principal, the dean of students,
and the writing lab coordinator. Every effort must be made to educate students about academic dishonesty and
plagiarism. Students must submit written work to anti-plagiarism software (turnitin.com) when teachers request
them to do so. Serious or repeated instances of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action. Records of
grades are kept for six years.
Grievances
As Catholic school employees, we are instructed to teach as Jesus did. Faculty and staff are encouraged to
respect each other and treat each other as they would want to be treated. Faculty and staff need to solve
disagreements and differences with each other, positively and constructively, with the overall benefit of the school
and its students in mind. Faculty and staff should never allow differences and disagreement to be aired in the
community. If assistance is needed in solving a disagreement, the parties should involve the chairs in their
respective departments, and the principal. Faculty and staff are encouraged to solve disagreements in person,
rather that via e-mail.
Gum
Chewing gum while teaching, during class time, while conducting an interview, or tutoring is not considered
professional, and is not acceptable.
Harassment and Intimidation
There is no place at Bishop Dunne for harassment or bullying of any kind. Faculty and staff must be very aware of
student relationships and guard against any form of intimidation or demeaning treatment of students.
Faculty and staff are also to treat each other with utmost respect and to refrain from making each other feel
uncomfortable, ridiculed, or bullied. Intimidation of faculty and staff is not tolerated.
Sexual harassment and bullying has no place in the work force or in the school and is prohibited. Sexual
harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances or propositions, verbal or
nonverbal abuse of a sexual nature, subtle pressure or requests for sexual activities, unnecessary or unwanted
touching of an individual, graphic verbal commentaries about an individuals body, sexually degrading words used
to describe an individual, display in the workplace of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, sexually explicit or
offensive jokes, sexual innuendoes, obscene gestures, suggestive sounds, and physical assault.
No school employee shall be subjected to explicit or implicit threats or insinuation that refusal to submit to sexual
advances will adversely affect employment, work status, performance evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned
duties, work hours, or any other facet or condition of employment or career development. No school employee
shall promise, imply or grant any preferential treatment in connection with anothers engaging in sexual conduct or
submitting to misconduct described in the preceding sentence.
A school employee, volunteer, or contractor who has suffered sexual harassment should prepare a brief written
statement explaining the alleged harassing conduct as soon as possible after it occurs. This written statement
must be forwarded immediately to the chancellor of the diocese, directly or through the president. The school
and/or diocese will immediately investigate the complaint with the assistance of consultants, counsel, experts,
diocesan and parochial personnel and/or any other person deemed appropriate. The diocese and/or school will
take prompt action as warranted by the results of the investigation and the diocese and/or school shall have
discretion to appropriately respond as the facts may reveal. To the extent that remedial action is appropriate, the
complainant, the alleged harasser, the pastor, the chief administrator, and other church personnel may be
involved as appropriate in working out a remedial plan of action, up to and including the termination of the
accuseds employment or other relationship with the school and/or diocese. If the accused is not terminated, steps
for implementing the remedial action will be put in writing and signed by appropriate individuals.
There will be no retaliation for reporting harassing conduct. The complainant may, and the alleged harasser and
the person to whom the complaints are reported must, keep all information regarding the complaint and
investigation confidential, except to the extent reasonable necessary to conduct the investigation and act on the
result thereof.
Further information is contained in the Diocese Sexual Misconduct Policy, located at
https://www.cathdal.org/SexualMisconductPolicy.pdf.
Inclement Weather, Campus Closings or Online Days
When the campus closes for inclement weather or construction reasons, school business will go online. In order
for Bishop Dunne to function effectively and students and personnel to remain safe, all classwork will switch to the
online curriculum. Faculty should be available for students during the day for 75% of the allotted class time for that
day.
Online Curriculum Guidelines:

1. In the event of a campus closing, each teacher will post assignments on portals. Teachers must alert both
students and parents of online expectations at the beginning of the school year.
2. Directions for all online assignments will also be emailed to students and parents.
3. The online curriculum must be valid and pertinent and a continuation of what is covered in class at that
particular time.
4. There should be no new material that students will have trouble understanding on their own on online
days. Directions should be clear and precise.
5. The assignment should be completed with the use of e-books and links to articles.
6. Due dates for all work should be at least two days after the online day.
7. No work assigned will count as a major grade.
8. If it is a purple day that students are out, students will defer to the blue day classes.
9. Work assigned should be 1-1.5 hours in length per class.
10. Teachers need to be available to students via email, Skype, or Twitter. The preferred method of
communication should be listed in the assignment and email.
11. A virtual classroom or media where student attendance is mandatory must be during class time and there
must be an alternative assignment for students who do not have Internet access because of a power
outage.
12. If teachers do not have Internet access, they must contact the technology director so that directions can
be relayed to students.
13. Teachers must be aware of students who are learning differenced who may have a little more difficulty
with online curriculum, and may need more support or time back at school.
14. The online curriculum is an opportunity to be creative.
Non-exempt employees are expected to either work at home or make up the hours missed.
Delayed Opening Days
All administrators, support staff and maintenance personnel need to try to be present at their regular reporting
time. If the delayed opening is weather-related, personnel will strive for regular arrivalconsistent with the need to
be aware of the necessity for safe travel. Teachers and other personnel will report at least forty minutes prior to
the announced start of the school day to assist students and parents.
Intellectual Property
Materials created, designed or modified by an employee in the course and scope of employment shall be
considered and remain the property of Bishop Dunne. Materials shall include, but shall not be limited to: lesson
plans, course outlines, all graphic design working files, videos, written works, presentations, computer programs,
manuals, instructions, advertisements, bulletins, magazines, books, music, newsletters, and newspapers in either
electronic or printed form.
Leave
Full-time Personnel (30 hours per week or more)
Each full-time employee is entitled to eight paid days per contract year for illness or family emergency.
Personal leave days for employees on a 190 day contract may be taken at any time during the school year
except for the following periods:
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At the beginning of the school year (except to complete a college course with prior approval of the
principal), or the beginning of a semester
On Bishop Dunne in-service or Diocesan in-service days
Two days before or two days after the end of the semester
Two days before or two days after Thanksgiving holiday, winter break, spring break, or other
holidays
Two days before the close of the school year
Only approved conferences will count as school related
Exceptions to these guidelines may be made by the principal if they are considered unusual or of an
emergency nature. Refusal to follow these directives may result in loss of pay and/or termination of duties.
Missed meetings or functions will be counted as .5 or one day against paid personal or illness leave,
depending on the meeting or the function.
Office and Professional Staff (Advancement, Admissions, Technology, Senior Administration) Leave (12 month
employees only)
Full-time employees working 12 months follow the official school calendar and enjoy school holidays off as
well as two weeks vacation time off during the summer. These employees will limit vacations to times when
school is not in session in order for the school to operate smoothly and to maximize student learning. Leave
for 12 month personnel hired after the school year has begun shall be prorated for the remainder of the
school year. When possible, these days should be taken between mid-June and the end of July. All offices
should be fully staffed the first Monday in August.
All PTO (paid time off) requests must be in writing in advance and submitted to the President for approval.
Approval will be given subject to workload. Extensive PTO must be avoided around major holiday periods.
The equivalent of not more than five days unused PTO may be carried over from one fiscal year to the
next.
Full-time, 12-month employees, who have provided at least two weeks advance notice of their resignation,
will be paid for earned, unused PTO upon termination. Employees who do not give the requisite notice will
not be reimbursed for earned, but unused PTO. Employees who are terminated involuntarily are not eligible
to receive earned but unused PTO.
Part-time Personnel (20 to 29 hours per week)
Part-time employees (those working 20-29 hours per week) will be provided eight days paid time off but the
day will be equivalent to the employees average work hours per day.
Accumulation of Leave
Unused leave days will accrue from one year to another under the following conditions: that such
accumulated leave may not exceed thirty (30) days (including paid time off for the current school year); that
there is no financial remuneration for unused accumulated paid time off; and, that paid time off may not be
carried from one school to another. All leave balances are calculated according to the schools fiscal year,
which begins July 1 and ends June 30.
Depletion of Leave
When leave is depleted, a days salary is deducted for each additional days absence. A days salary for a
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10 month employee shall be computed at 1/190 of the total annual salary. A days salary for an 11 month
employee shall be computed at 1/220 of the total annual salary.
Prolonged Illness
Employees absent for five consecutive days or more due to illness must submit a doctors note. In case of
an extended illness, a doctors release will be required in order to return to work.
Jury Duty
Jury Duty is not counted against personal days. Leave with pay will be granted for jury duty, upon
presentation of appropriate documentation. An employee is expected to work on days when the jury is not
in session.
Voting Leave
In most circumstances, a normal school day provides sufficient time for employees to vote during nonworking hours. In the event of unusual circumstances, schools will comply with Texas law to ensure that
employees have an opportunity to vote.
Legal Appearance Leave
Employees required by a written legal summons to make a legal appearance will be given the time off with
pay necessary to make the appearance provided the appearance is job related. When the employee is
required to appear for a legal matter that is not job related the leave is without pay or the employee may
use any available paid time off (PTO).
The employee must provide the written legal summons to the principal in order to be eligible for paid leave
or PTO.
Military Duty
If an employee has to leave on military duty, his or her job or a similar job will be an entitlement on his or
her return.
Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) days of bereavement leave with pay may be granted in the event of death in the immediate
family of the employee. Immediate family includes the employees spouse, child, parent, sibling,
grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, or father-in-law.
Attendance at other funerals will be subject to the provisions of paid time off and will require approval.
If a death occurs at a time when work is not scheduled, payment will not be made. When a holiday or
vacation occurs on any of the days of absence, the employee will not receive holiday or PTO pay in addition
to paid bereavement leave.
Maternity Leave
Leave due to pregnancy is treated the same as any other short-term disability. An employee who becomes
disabled due to pregnancy shall be granted a reasonable leave of absence during such period of actual
disability.
Upon learning of pregnancy, an employee shall notify the president and principal, in writing, reasonably in
advance of the anticipated date of delivery.
Pregnancy leave shall be granted only for the period of time that the employee is unable to work because
of the pregnancy or childbirth.
Any accumulated paid time off (PTO) may be taken during the period of such disability. If the employee has
no accumulated PTO, or has used her accumulated PTO, this leave shall be without pay.
FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible school employees to take up to twelve (12) work weeks
of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for the following reasons: because of the birth or placement for
adoption or for foster care of a child; because of the serious health condition of a spouse, child, or parent;
or because of the employees own serious health condition. A serious health condition is defined by the
FMLA as an illness, injury, impairment or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care in a
hospital, hospice or residential medical care facility, or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
Additionally, a qualifying employee may have FMLA leave available to care for a covered family member
who has been serving in the Armed Forces, or to assist a covered family service member with things like
short-term deployment.
The 12 month period for schools will be from July 1 to June 30. When feasible, an employee must give
the employer at least 30 days written notice of the necessity for the leave.
Unpaid FMLA leave time does not count toward earning PTO but such time does count toward vesting
in the 403B Retirement Savings Plan.
Short-Term Disability
Short-term disability provides income protection if an employee becomes disabled and cannot work due to
a non-occupational illness or other injury lasting more than 14 consecutive days. If the employee has
leave or PTO available it will be applied to the 14 calendar day period. If the employee does not have any
leave or PTO available then the 14 calendar day elimination period will be without pay. All full-time
employees are eligible for this benefit. Benefits from STD insurance will equal 60% of weekly earnings not
to exceed $1,000 per week. STD benefits are paid for up to 11 weeks after a 14 calendar day elimination
period (14 calendar days after the onset of the non-occupational illness or other injury). In the case of
maternity, STD will pay 60% for 4 weeks for normal delivery and for 6 weeks for Cesarean section birth
after the 14 calendar day elimination period.
If the employee is not actively at work due to short term disability he or she must continue to pay insurance
premiums for his or her medical and dental coverage as well as any elected voluntary coverage. If the
employee elects not to continue coverage while on short term disability, then the employee will be subject
to pre-existing condition exclusions and/or underwriting requirements.
Social Security, Medicare
Lay employees of school entities are covered by Federal Social Security and Medicare programs. Schools
contribute amounts as required by these programs.
Unemployment Compensation
Schools are exempt from mandatory participation in the Unemployment Compensation program.
Therefore, there is no unemployment benefit accrued as an employee of a school within the Diocese of
Dallas.
COBRA
Because of its position as a religious institution, the Federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1986 (COBRA) benefits extensions do not apply to employees of schools and parishes of the
Diocese of Dallas.
Leave Without Pay
Leave without pay may be authorized, for justifiable reasons, by the president, upon written request by the
employee. If such leave is authorized but is in excess of 90 days, the leave may result in a loss of position
for the employee.
The educational needs of the students being affected by the absence of the employee, the financial
burden which may be placed on the school, and the demands of the school calendar will be considered
before leave is granted.
Prior to the leave of absence, any agreements concerning the job description, the salary and benefits
commitment, the medical and retirement benefits, and any other agreements regarding the employees
return must be specified in writing, and signed by the President and the employee. If an employee does
not return at the end of an authorized leave of absence, the employee will be considered as having
voluntarily resigned.
If an employee is not actively at work due to a leave of absence, the employee must continue to pay
insurance premiums for his/her medical and dental coverage as well as any voluntary coverage that the
employee elected. If the employee elects not to continue coverage while on a leave of absence, the
employee must be aware that upon return to an active work status he/she must rejoin the insurance
program and may be subject to pre-existing exclusions and/or insurance underwriting requirements.
Workers Compensation
Employees are eligible for the State Workers Compensation Program benefits as appropriate. Schools in
the Diocese of Dallas comply with the Workers Compensation Act of Texas. Employees must immediately
report all work related illnesses and injuries to the president or her designee. An Employers First Report
of injury of illness must be completed by the administrator and submitted directly to the third party
administrator of the plan for the Diocese. Eligible employees who are unable to work as a result of a jobrelated injury or illness may qualify for Family Medical Leave. Therefore, such employees must complete a
Leave of Absence Request Form and provide a medical certificate of their inability to work.
Absence Control Policy
Schools are not staffed such that long-term absences can be accommodated without materially affecting
the schools ability to educate children. A school cannot keep a job open beyond 90 days. If an employee
cannot return to full duty at the end of 90 days, irrespective of the reason (work related or non-work
related) the school will be forced to fill the position.
Compensation Time
1. Compensation time is not recognized. Therefore, for teaching staff, professional staff, support staff,
maintenance staff, guidance staff, remote office staff, and administrators, there is no compensation
leave. Exempt personnel are expected to devote sufficient time to accomplish the objectives of his or
her position. Non-exempt personnel are to be paid overtime for excess time.
2.
Teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, nursing staff, and administrators are all considered
professional staff, and, according to the Department of Labor do not qualify for compensation leave.
Overtime is an expectation of professional staff.
3.
The handbook makes it clear when professional staff and other staff are expected to be at evening
meetings. This is a contractual obligation and part of salaried expectations, and not overtime.
4.
Non-exempt staff must be considered overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a 7 day work week.
Office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If a staff member is asked to complete overtime, the
overtime compensation is one and one-half times (1.5) the regular hourly rate for each hour over forty
(40) hours worked. The smallest part of an hourly rate will be determined to be half an hour.
5.
It is an expectation for both professional staff and office staff to be on time. All offices are to be ready
for business by 7:30 a.m.
Lounge, Faculty
The Faculty Lounge is for the use of teachers and staff only, and students are not to be admitted unless under
exceptional circumstances. Parents and volunteers are welcome. Coffee and tea are provided for general use.
Personnel are reminded to clean up after themselves. Food placed in the refrigerator is not for general
consumption unless so marked. The refrigerator is emptied and cleaned on a weekly basis and any items left are
discarded on Fridays.
Lunch
Faculty and Staff will receive a 50% discount on cafeteria food if they eat in the cafeteria and help with cafeteria
duty.
Mail
Mail relating to school business may be placed for metering in the tray in the copy room across from the copier.
Personal stamped mail should be placed in the tray in the copy room across from the copier. Only those trained in
its use may use the postage meter.
Mailboxes
Each faculty and staff member is assigned a mailbox, either in the workroom or in the hallway outside the
Presidents Office. Some written communications to faculty and staff will be placed in these mailboxes. Personnel
should check their mailboxes at least twice a day so that mail will not accumulate.
Most communication is via e-mail. Faculty and staff should check mailboxes and email before 8:00 a.m. each
workday.
Media
The spokesperson on behalf of the school to the media is always the president. If she is not available, it will be the
director of advancement. In the event of a crisis, all faculty and staff questioned by a reporter should refer that
person to the designated spokesperson. Diocesan policy dictates prior permission from the Diocese of all media
exchanges.
See Communication External
Medication, Student
Faculty or staff are never to advocate to a parent, student, or other faculty member the advisability or applicability
of medication for a students learning difference, condition or perceived disorder, or attempt to diagnose a
perceived learning difference.
Merit Raises
Merit raises may be given at the end of the school year if budget allows and approved by the finance committee.
Merit raises will be based on:
Attendance
Positive attitude
Outstanding teaching and mentoring
Support of administration and colleagues
Availability for students for tutoring
Support of Bishop Dunne Catholic School policies and guidelines
Meeting deadlines in a timely manner
Completion of duties
Moderators Club/Activity
Each class, club and activity has a moderator who is responsible for the conduct and direction of its activities. All
staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend school activities whenever possible. Stipend payments will
be made after satisfactory completion on duties.
The duties of the moderator are as follows:
Have a written set of guidelines for membership, including dues, number of service hours, and
repercussions if students do not fulfill their duties as members.
Include a service component in the club, either a specific number of hours per semester or
specific number of activities. A minimum of one service project is required per semester. Club
moderators will meet during in-service to discuss service options and club plans.
Hold monthly, weekly, or bi weekly meetings where an agenda is posted, listing who is present
and absent.
Place photos of club events in the yearbook folder in the share drive in a sub folder with the club
name. Inform the yearbook teacher of club events, and write a brief description of the club
activities for the yearbook staff.
Participate in club fair hosted by student council;
Have a table during all Open Houses;
Post a list of all members to the shared folder titled club rosters in a sub folder titled with the
individual clubs name.
Meet at the beginning of the year during in-service with all other club moderators, to share each
clubs fund raisers and/or events, so as to not overlap.
Certify club every year with the dean of students. The following documents must be presented by
moderator at contract signing:
o Mission statement
o Why it benefits Bishop Dunne.
o Plan of events for the following years.
o List of officers for next school year.
o Calendar of anticipated events for the next school year.
o List of funds raised, why they were raised and where the money was spent for the past
school year.
o List of everything that the club has done and number of members that participated.
Ensure that for clubs who have officers:
o Elections should be held in April/May for the following fall.
o Students choosing to run for office must be registered to return for the next year.
o All fines must be paid.
o Must be up to date with tuition.
o Discipline must be no more than three level 1s.
Foster class and school spirit.
Aid in the leadership training of students by taking the role of facilitator in planning and
coordinating activities.
Be present at all meetings and activities of the class or club.
Schedule the use of school facilities.
Arrange for chaperones; inform chaperones of their duties.
Open and close the building and the areas being used, and see that the facilities are left in good
order.
Distribute and collect parent permission slips for off-campus field trips. These are to be turned in to
the dean of students office before the activity takes place.
Handle all class or club accounts through the business office, using the Student Activity Deposit
Form. See business office for specific instructions.
Approve all communications (bulletins, speeches, posters, etc.) of the class or club
Publicize activities of the group.
Report to the dean of students any serious infractions of school rules and regulations that occur
during any activity under the moderators direction.
Ministry
Each school is a ministry of the diocese or the parish church with which school is affiliated and each teacher is
considered part of the ministry of the faith of the Catholic Church and is required to perform religious duties
through and throughout his/her daily activities at the school. Every teachers essential functions at the school
include teaching the faith and beliefs of the Catholic Church to students and carrying out the Catholic Churchs
mission of ensuring the formation of faith and intellectual development illumined by Gospel messages students
through the school. Every teacher serves as a teacher of the Catholic faith and should integrate such teachings in
the course curriculum throughout the lessons of the school day, may lead the class in prayer when appropriate,
and will regularly attend Church services at the school with his or her students. Additionally, all teachers of religion
and/or school campus ministers must be practicing Roman Catholics.
Moral Turpitude
All employees of Bishop Dunne are expected to follow the most honorable and respectable moral code in their
professional and personal lives. Adherence to the laws of the Catholic Church and the expectations of Christian
teaching is required.
Office Supplies
Paper for printers is available from the vault outside the conference room; no permission is required to obtain this
paper, but teachers are asked to take only the amount of paper needed. Faculty and staff should always replenish
the copier paper supply after running numerous copies. Office supplies such as staplers, paper clips, and overhead
marking pens are available from supply cabinets. Faculty and staff are to indicate what supplies they have taken,
so that the cabinets can be kept stocked.
Overtime
Overtime occurs when non-exempt employees work more than 40 hours during any workweek (excluding
mealtimes and breaks). Unauthorized overtime is prohibited. The workweek begins on Sunday and ends at
midnight on Saturday. Nonexempt employees are responsible to know and maintain the number of hours worked
during each workweek. Only non-exempt employees are eligible to receive overtime compensation in an amount
of one-half their regular hourly rate of pay for each hour over forty(40) hours he or she works. All overtime duties
for non-exempt employees must be assigned and approved by a supervisor in writing and in advance and prior to
payment.
Right of Parental Access to Records
Parents have a right to inspect and review their students education records. Records will always be reviewed in
the presence of school personnel appointed by the principal. The school is not required to provide copies of
records unless it is impossible for parents to review the records. If the school provides copies, it may charge a fee.
In the event a court order is in place which governs the parents the parents rights regarding custody (or
conservatorship) of the student, the school should obtain a final copy of the order signed by the judge from one
or both parents. The school should review those sections of the order which govern the parents respective rights
to access the students educational records. A specific court order signed by a judge controls
over the general rule that both parents have a right to access student records if the order restricts one or both parents
right of access to records. If there is a dispute over a parents right of access to student records, the school should contact
the Catholic Schools Office.
Parents may request that the school correct a record they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school does not
amend the record, the parents may request a formal hearing before an independent hearing officer appointed by the
schools chief administrator, who shall make non-binding recommendation to the school regarding the parents request. If,
after the hearing, the school does not amend the record, the parents have the right to place a statement in the record
explaining their position regarding the contested information. Portions of this policy which apply to parents also apply to a
non-parent who has legal custody of a student and to students 18 years of age or older.
A school may not release a students records to any third party (other than a parent) without the written consent of the
students parents. As an exception to this rule, schools may disclose student records to or for:
School officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
Parking Permits
Each faculty member parking on school property is assigned a hangtag parking permit, which should be on display
each time the vehicle is parked on school property. Vehicle identification information will be kept on file with the
school secretary along with a copy of current drivers license and insurance. Faculty members are encouraged to
park in the south or west parking lots.
Pay Periods
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Pay periods are the 15 and last day of each month. Paychecks will be directly deposited by the end of the payday,
and employees will receive a non-negotiable voucher showing amounts of pay and deductions. These vouchers will
be distributed via employee mailboxes or U.S. mail if an employee is out of the office for an extended period of
time.
Performance Reviews
The principal, assistant principal, dean of academics, dean of students, director of middle school, and department
chairs will conduct observations of all classes throughout the year. Department chairs will visit classes of those in
their departments. All observations and evaluations will be done through the iObservation program at
effectiveeducators.com. Faculty members will review each evaluation as it is submitted and respond with any
necessary feedback. The final evaluation will be a compilation of all observations throughout the year for each
individual. The principal will meet with each faculty member to review his or her final evaluation.
The results of the observations will be shared in writing with the teacher immediately. Teachers have access to all
observations and their evaluation status at effectiveeducators.com throughout the year. They are encouraged to
use the available resources to help strengthen any areas designated as developing, beginning, or not using. All
observations will be complete by April 15 of the school year.
Teachers are encouraged to give students the option of surveying each course and submitting their surveys to the
teacher or department chair.
Performance Reviews For Non-Contract Employees
All non-contractual employees will be appraised at least once during the school year using the instrument
specified by the Catholic Schools Office. The purpose of such appraisal is to allow the employee, in consultation
with the president, to set goals for the future, evaluate the success with which previously set goals have been met,
commend the employee for work well done, and help improve performance when necessary. The goal will be to
complete the appraisals by May 1 of the school year. A copy of the appraisal, signed by the administrator and the
employee, is given to the employee and a copy is retained in the employees file at the school. This appraisal does
not follow the employee.
Personal Behavior
There are distinct boundaries that faculty and staff may not cross. Teachers cannot be a friend or a substitute
parent to a student, and must maintain an emotional distance for the sake of fairness and objectivity. Bishop Dunne
employees must support the integrity of its sacred mission, and must support the teachings of the Catholic Church
in their professional and personal life.
Behavior that is perceived as inappropriate includes visiting a students home; frequent calls to a students home or
cell phone to speak to a student; allowing student calls to a teachers cell phone; social trips other than school trips;
drinking or taking drugs; monopolizing certain students at school or at functions; hanging out in classroom after
school hours; inappropriate use of social media; and sharing personal details.
An employee who is convicted of, or who admits to, a crime, will be terminated. An employee who is accused of a
crime will be placed on administrative leave pending the results of an investigation of trial.
Correct titles must always be used. Students are not to be allowed to address faculty or staff by first names, last
names, or nicknames.
Faculty and staff are not to promote risky behavior on personal websites or in chat rooms or on blogs. The
administration reserves the right to review all such communication and to hold faculty and staff to the highest
standards of professionalism. Faculty should submit addresses of blogs and wikis to the director of technology for
review. Communication that suggests or encourages illegal or immoral behavior will lead to termination of that
employee. Faculty members must never manipulate students to act on promoting that faculty member or that
faculty members agenda.
Personal Property
Personal belongings brought onto the premises are the employees responsibility. Never bring valuables onto
school grounds, and never leave handbags, wallets, or other valuables unattended or unsecured. Cars should be
locked. The school accepts no responsibility for theft or damage to personal property of employees on school
premises. If employees notice property missing or damaged, they should report it to their immediate supervisor as
soon as possible.
Personnel Files and Payroll Files
A personnel and payroll file is maintained on each employee that includes the job application and related hiring
documents, training records, performance documentation, salary history, and other employment records.
Personnel files and payroll files are the property of Bishop Dunne. Because this information is highly confidential,
only persons with a legitimate business reason will be allowed access to the files.
If faculty or staff members wish to see his or her personnel file, contact the principal. If faculty or staff wish to see
his or her payroll file, he or she needs to contact the business office. With reasonable advance notice, faculty and
staff may review his or her own files in these offices and in the presence of a person authorized by the school.
Personnel Records
The information recorded in the personnel records is extremely important to the individual and the school. If there
is a change in marital status, address, phone number, number of dependents, additional academic or degree
credits, this should be reported to the principal. The personnel file should include official transcripts, teaching
certificates, background screening report, yearly evaluations, and completed employment application.
Persons Educated in Another Country
Evaluation of credentials of persons educated in another country will be conducted by a service that is affiliated
with one of the following national organizations: National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (NACES),
the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), or the National Council on
the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials (NCEFC). Before any offer of employment is made, the
superintendent of Catholic Schools must review and approve the results of the evaluation of the individuals
transcripts along with complete credentials.
Photocopying
Only the copiers located in the teachers workroom next to the cafeteria and the copier room in the front office are
to be used by faculty. Photocopiers outside the presidents office, outside the business office, and in the guidance
area are for occasional use of individual sheets of paper. Each faculty member is expected to do his or her own
copying in advance, and is never to send a student to the office with the request that materials be duplicated,
especially when the class session has already started, or leave the classroom unattended to run copies during the
class session.
If a faculty member has a project that will require volume copying, please complete a Photocopy Form at least 24
hours in advance and turn it in to the Front Office for assistance.
Faculty members are reminded to be considerate of the next person to use the copier, and to refill the paper drawer
when the supply is running low. Additional paper is available from the vault outside the conference room.
The Xerox copier located in the workroom may be used for photocopying from a teacher or staff members personal
computer. However, training is required for this.
Service problems with any copier should be reported to Mrs. DOnofrio and Mr. Friesen using a Work Order Form.
Police
Police and other civil authorities are always welcome on the premises. If police request an interview with a student,
an administrator must be present, and every attempt made to notify parents beforehand.
Professional Behavior
There are distinct boundaries that faculty and staff may not cross. Teachers cannot be a friend or a parent to a
student, and must maintain an emotional distance for the sake of fairness and objectivity. The Catholic educator
always shows a commitment to students, to the ministry of teaching and to the community. Faculty and staff are not
to have private parties or functions at their home for students and parents without prior and express permission of
the principal. Faculty and staff are to maintain professional behavior with students and parents at all times and in all
places. As professionals in a Catholic school, faculty and staff must take care not to do anything that would reflect
poorly on Bishop Dunne, either on or off campus. Faculty and staff are not to friend current students or allow
current students to friend them on Facebook. Professional standards apply to faculty and staff on Facebook. See
Personal Behavior.
Professional Education
All instructional personnel shall have completed at least twelve semester hours of credit in professional education
and twenty four credit hours in teaching content area. Instructional personnel shall have two years in which to
complete a professional deficiency if necessary.
Bishop Dunne faculty is expected to have a masters degree in teaching content area or be working toward one.
Professional Growth
Each faculty member is responsible for at least 12 hours annually of continuous educational growth, as required by
the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. To meet the professional growth standard required by the
Southern Association of Colleges and High Schools, educators must earn six credit hours every five years. Bishop
Dunne further distinguishes this guideline by requiring three of the six hours to be earned for college credit. To
remain updated, teachers should never have a gap of more than five years between this earned college credit. The
remaining three hours may be equivalency credits: workshops and in-service programs approved by the president
or principal. Ten workshop clock hours equal one half semester hour. In addition, the Diocese requires at least
eight hours of professional development to strengthen competency. This training should take place outside the
normal school day.
Professional In-Service Days

According to standards specified by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department, each school will have
at least ten teacher in-service days. Professional in-service scheduled by the Catholic Schools Office may be
included as part of the ten required days. At least two of these days will be designated for spiritual formation. The
annual Ministries Conference is scheduled as one of the ten required in-service days for schools. All professional
staff members are required to attend the first day of this conference. Teachers are also required to earn 8 hours of
professional development outside the 10 scheduled in-service days. Documentation of these hours must be
submitted to the Assistant to the President.
At least four hours of any regular in-service day must be devoted to issues of professional growth.
In-service days are regular work days for all personnel. Absence from these days will be treated as any other
absence. In-service days are intended to provide professional growth opportunity for the professional staff.
Therefore, if absent, the employee will be required to make up the work on his or her own time and provide
documentation to the principal.
Recommendation Letters
All recommendations for faculty, staff and administration who are leaving Bishop Dunne Catholic School, whether
in good standing or not, must go through the principals office. No administrator, other than the principal, is to give
a recommendation as an official from the school, unless delegated by the president.
Requisitions
See Business Office Functions.
Safe Environment
All school personnel, including volunteers, will comply with the tenets of the Charter for the Protection of
Children and Young People issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as the
procedures and/or regulations of the school, of the Diocese of Dallas, and the State of Texas for providing a safe
environment for children and minors.
All school employees and school volunteers as identified by the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Dallas
must be cleared through the Safe Environment Office of the Diocese of Dallas at the time they are hired.
Personnel must also successfully complete the required ongoing training as a condition of continued employment.
No employment will be finalized or considered valid until the background investigation is completed. See Diocesan
website,www.cathdal.org.
School Keys and Cards
All personnel are to request cards and keys from the technology office using the appropriate form. Under no
circumstances are these cards or keys to be lent to any students. The technology director issues the computer
controlled card keys, and the business manager issues all other keys. All personnel must guard their school keys
carefullykeys should not be displayed in such a way that invites theft or risks loss. Loss of any key must be
reported immediately to the technology director. Head coaches are responsible for retrieving all keys from part time
coaches who are non faculty members at the end of the season.
Search and Seizure
Schools are permitted to proactively isolate and reduce perceived threats to school personnel and students, while
providing a safe learning and working environment. Search and seizure is permitted when it is in the best
educational interest of all the students and when the goal is to maintain school discipline and order.
Bishop Dunne administration has the right to search student lockers, vehicles, and possessions based on a
reasonable suspicion that there is danger to the school community. Searches are also permitted by canines and
through drug testing.
Searches and Seizures:
Must be conducted by members of administration.

Must never be unreasonable.
Must have a second adult witness present.
Must never consist of a strip search or body search.
Must include notification of parents.
Separation of Employment
Separation of employment can occur for several different reasons. Employment may end as a result of
resignation, retirement, release (end of season, assignment or contract), reduction in workforce, or discharge.
Separation from the Catholic School
An individuals employment is terminated upon resignation, retirement, discharge, reduction in force, or death. In
the event of resignation, a written letter of resignation will be submitted to the president, or, if when the president
resigns, to the superintendent of Catholic Schools.
All property of the school including but not limited to grade books, class lesson plans, keys, teacher manuals as
well as other materials purchased by the school for the employees use will be returned to the business office
before the final paycheck is issued.
The president will complete a separation form indicating the employees last day of work, the reason for
termination, and will notify the appropriate person in order that the final paycheck can be calculated.
Types of Separation
Resignation
Resignation is a voluntary act initiated by the employee to end employment with Bishop Dunne. In the interest of
maintaining proper staffing levels, employees are expected to give the president a minimum of two weeks prior
written notice of resignation. Employees under contract are expected to give notice according to the provisions of
their contract.
Retirement
Employees who wish to retire are required to notify the president in writing at least one month before the planned
retirement date.
Job Abandonment
Employees who fail to report to work or contact the president for three consecutive workdays shall be considered
to have abandoned the job without notice, effective at the end of their normal workday at the end of the day.
Employees who are separated due to job abandonment are ineligible for rehire.
Discharge
Employees of Bishop Dunne, unless otherwise stated in a written employment contract or agreement signed by
both parties, are employed on an at-will basis, and the school retains the right to discharge an employee with or
without notice or with or without cause at any time.
Reduction in Workforce
The need to engage in a reduction of force is the administrative judgment of the president. The following factors
will be taken into account:
The mission of the school
The needs of the curriculum
The needs of the extracurricular programs
Enrollment and expenses related to programs
In determining what employees or positions shall be retained during a reduction in force, greater weight shall be
given to the schools mission, curriculum needs, and extracurricular requirements than to seniority.
Out-Processing
When terminating employment, whether the termination is by resignation or involuntary, employees must complete
certain procedures before receiving a final paycheck. These procedures are to verify that all obligations have been
met and are outlined in a checklist available from the business office. The completed exit checklist must be turned
into the business office one full week before the last day on campus. All final paychecks will be a live check
mailed to the address on file with payroll. A final paycheck cannot be released until a completed exit checklist is
returned to the business office.
Return of Property
The separating employee must return all school property at the time of separation, including but not limited to cell
phones, keys, laptops, and identification cards. Failure to return some items may result in deductions from the final
paycheck.
Smoking Regulations
Bishop Dunne is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is strictly prohibited in any of the schools buildings or grounds.
Students with Learning Differences
A learning specialist is on staff to provide services additional and supplemental to those provided in the regular
classroom to students with learning differences, and to provide support to both faculty and parents. Learning
modifications must be honored and followed. Teachers are not to recommend curriculum modifications or to advise
parents on learning differences, and are never to recommend medication. Other learning specialists work with
students after school.
Students Who Are Becoming Parents
Bishop Dunne Catholic School will support positively any student who is becoming a parent. We are a Catholic
school, with a very strong pro-life position. According to our Catholic mission we strongly promote the individual
well being of each student, including intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Any girl who becomes
pregnant can expect the total support of the faculty and staff, with the understanding that she behaves and acts
with true dignity. Without compromising the standards set forth in the schools mission statement and in the School
and Family Handbook, Bishop Dunne Catholic School will strive to attend to the personal needs of any student who
becomes pregnant.
Specifically:
She must not advertise or in any way draw attention to her pregnancy.
She must be discreet and confide in as few other students as possible about her condition.
She must work with administration and her teachers to make sure that the school has all relevant
medical information.
She must undergo counseling, either through the guidance department or through a schoolapproved counselor.
She must not undertake any extracurricular activities, field trips, or retreats for the duration of her
pregnancy.
There must not be any baby showers sponsored by students or faculty of the school.
After the birth, she must not bring the baby to any school-related functions, whether on or off
campus.
When the father is a Bishop Dunne student, the same conditions and restrictions apply.
The president, in her discretion, may decide that it is necessary for the student to withdraw before the birth of the
baby. In this case, the student will be schooled online via the faculty of Bishop Dunne, and will not be allowed to be
on the school campus until after the birth of the baby. She will still receive the full support of the counseling,
teaching and administration staff of the school.
If a student chooses to have an abortion, she and the father, if he is a Bishop Dunne student, are no longer
welcome at Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Abortion is a deliberate action that contradicts Catholic beliefs and
values.
Substitutions
If faculty members are going to be out of school they must notify the assistant principal as far ahead of time as
possible. If faculty members are sick or calling in for an emergency, he or she must speak to the assistant principal
personally. For advance absences, faculty must arrange substitutes within the appropriate department for classes,
fill out a Leave Request form indicating the substitute teachers for each class, obtain the approval of the principal,
and provide lesson plans and seating chart. Class rosters and emergency lesson plans must be provided.
Emergency lesson plans must be productive and relevant. Videos are not to be shown. Teachers are also
responsible to find substitutes for lunch and outside duties on the day(s) of the absence if scheduled for duty.
Suspicious Mail
The following guidelines for suspicious mail are issued by the United States Centers of Disease Control and
Prevention.
For handling a suspicious unopened letter or package
1. Dont shake or empty the contents.
2. Put the envelope or package in a plastic bag or other container to prevent leakage. If a bag or
container isnt available, cover the envelope or package with anything. Do not remove the
covering.
3. Leave the room and close the door or section off the area.
4. Keep others from entering.
5. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Steps to follow if powder from a suspicious envelope or package has spilled out
1. Do not try to clean up the powder.
2. Cover the spill contents with anything. Do not remove the covering.
3. Leave the room and close the door or section off the area. Keep others from entering.
4. Wash your hands with soap and water.
5. Remove heavily contaminated clothing as soon as possible. Place it in a plastic bag or other
container that can be sealed. Give the bag to the emergency responders.
6. Shower with soap and water as soon as possible. Do not use bleach or other disinfectant on
your skin.
When aerosolization of a biological agent is suspected
1. Turn off local fans or ventilation units in the area.
2. Leave the room and close the door or section off the area. Keep others from entering.
In all cases
1. Dial 911 to report the incident to local police and the local FBI office. Notify the president, the
principal, and the director of facilities.
2. Make a list of all the people in the room or area. Provide the list to law enforcement and public
health officials and the president.
Telephone Messages
All staff members are assigned voice mailboxes and direct line to the classroom so that they can retrieve
messages. Teachers are encouraged to include on their course expectations those times when they are most
easily available during the school day. Voice mail should be retrieved daily, and every effort should be made to
respond within 24 hours.
Technology, Acceptable Use Policies
Employee Network / Internet Acceptable Use Agreement 2015-2016
A fully executed Network / Internet Acceptable Use Agreement must be on file at the School prior to accessing the
Internet.
Bishop Dunne Catholic School recognizes that local and wide area network services offer a wide variety of
opportunities to further educational goals and objectives and therefore provides network access to its staff and
students. Access to this vast resource of information is an educational opportunity requiring responsible use by
each individual. As such, every Bishop Dunne Catholic School user should act in an ethical and legal manner
consistent with school goals and objectives and should conform to educationally appropriate use and network
etiquette that includes being polite, using appropriate language, and respecting the privacy of others.
The local and wide area networks provided by the Bishop Dunne Catholic School include networked computers in
the school buildings, and the Internet, which gives access to computers around the world. Opportunities provided
by this network may include:
Electronic mail (e-mail) communication
Access to information from sites worldwide
Discussion groups on a wide variety of topics consistent with district educational goals
and objectives
Distance learning
Development of curriculum-related projects for publication on the World Wide Web
Users of Bishop Dunne Catholic School network services should remember that the level of confidentiality on
school-owned computers may not be the same as that expected when using their own equipment or Internet
services. Email files and other Internet records may be examined for educational and administrative purposes and
to verify that acceptable-use guidelines are being followed.
Bishop Dunne Catholic School has taken reasonable steps to ensure that network use is primarily for activities
that support school goals and objectives. Use of the school network or the Internet is a privilege that may be
revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. Network use is primarily for educational use to assist employees in
the performance of their jobs. Limited, occasional, or incidental use of electronic media (sending or receiving) for
personal, non-business purposes is understandable and acceptable, and all such use should be done in a manner
that does not negatively affect the systems use for educational purposes. However, employees are expected to
demonstrate a sense of responsibility and not abuse this privilege. To access the Internet for brief personal
searches and inquiries during meal times or other breaks, or outside of work hours, provided that employees
adhere to all other usage policies is acceptable.
INAPPROPRIATE ON-LINE CONDUCT includes, but is not limited to:
Using the network for illegal activities, including unauthorized installation, use, storage,
or distribution of copyrighted software or materials in violation of copyright laws.
Using the network to access, or download any of the following: gross, indecent, hate, or
sexually-oriented materials; gambling sites; or illegal drug-oriented sites.
Using the network for private business or commercial enterprise.
Using the network for political activities.
Accessing or distributing files that contain pornographic materials or obscene, harmful
or hateful matter.
Unauthorized use of another individuals name or password or allowing another user
access to your account or password.
Providing another individuals personal information.
Violating privacy rights and/or accessing information of other individuals.
Vandalizing equipment or data.
Sending or exchanging messages that are inconsistent with school policies.
Knowingly transmitting, retrieving or storing any communication that is threatening,
discriminatory, harassing or derogatory to any individual or group.
Distributing electronic media in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or
significantly hamper the ability of other people to access and use the system (e.g.
downloading huge files during prime time; sending mass e-mail messages; downloading
of video and audio files not directly related to school goals; excessive chat or instant
message use for non-educational purposes).
Distributing chain letters is prohibited.
Sharing electronic mail account passwords, leaving passwords available in obvious
locations, or leaving signed on computers unattended.
Using the network to breach security or transmit viruses.
Use of personal computing equipment on the schools network for any purpose.
For the use of school equipment for activities not at Bishop Dunne, equipment must be
checked out through the director of technology. This includes but not limited to, projection devices,
laptops, iPads, and GPS equipment.
RESPONSIBILITY
As a user of the Bishop Dunne wide area and local area networks, faculty and staff agree to:
Report any known misuse of the network to the responsible person.
Use network access in an acceptable manner, following all rules and regulations
regarding network use, including being polite, using appropriate language, respecting
others privacy, and using e-mail for lawful purposes only.
Use on-line time and other network resources efficiently.
Monitor network use by students under supervision.
Ensure that students permitted to use the network have a signed Network/Internet
Acceptable Use Agreement.
Regularly delete unnecessary mail from mail directory to avoid excessive use of
school web servers.
Assist in keeping the BDCS network free from virus attack by refraining from opening
attachments from unknown sources and being alert to virus warnings.
Make every effort to see that all e-mail is clearly written and professional. The primary
goal in providing e-mail for employees is to increase and improve communication.
Employees are prohibited from retrieving or reading any e-mail or voice mail not addressed or directed to them
without proper authorization. Violation of Diocesan policies, or inappropriately accessing computer files, data
and recordings in violation of this Policy are grounds for discipline, up to and including termination of
employment.
Employees who violate the Network/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement, misuse electronic resources, or
violate state or federal laws may be subject to disciplinary action including loss of access privileges and/or legal
action.
EMAIL GUIDELINES
Things to Think About:
Is e-mail the right way to communicate this message? Would it be inappropriate if the wrong person
received it? Wait and think twice about sending the message. E-mail messages can be misinterpreted,
especially when discussing sensitive or emotional subjects. Re-read it before sending and consider
getting a second opinion.
Never use email to harass others or use it in such a way that it will bother people. Limit the number of
email messages you send - email is for quick and efficient communication, not to attempt to prove a point
or have the last word.
Is the e-mail going to the right people? "Reply to all" is often not the right choice. Do not use "Reply to all"
unless you are sure you want everyone on that list to get your message. Likewise Send to All is usually
not the best method either. Take the time to create your own group. For example, if you are looking for
subs for H Block look at the master schedule and create a group of people who are free H block.
What is your relationship to the receiver? Never assume a position of informality in your business e-mails
with people you do not know well. Communicate as if e-mail is on school letterhead.
Respect the privacy of others. Remember e-mail is not private. E-mails are easily forwarded (accidentally
or on purpose) and the e-mail administrator has the ability to read all messages. E-mail may not be the
best option for conveying sensitive information.
Don't send confidential or secret information (such as credit card information, Social Security numbers, or
passwords) through email. Email messages are more like postcards than sealed letters; they pass through
many computers to get to their destination.
Body language and tone of voice don't come across in email. Be more careful than you are in
conversation. Don't type in all capital letters.
Don't send email to large groups of people who might not be interested in your message. Never send or
forward spam mail, and remember that any form of chain mail is illegal.
Don't send messages you wouldn't want forwarded (at least not without a "For your eyes only" notation).
Think before you forward! Do you have the sender's permission?
Content
Subject field:
Use a descriptive, specific subject line. This is important for filing, deferring, or delegating.
When an email is about a student, always place the grade level as well. This will save hours of filing time.
Always capitalize the first letter of words in your subject line or use initial caps on all appropriate words
(e.g., Faculty Meeting 8/14/16 Cancelled).
If conversation goes back and forth and changes direction, change the "Subject:" field to reflect the new
topic.
E-mail body:
Make the first paragraph a single, well-written sentence that builds from/repeats the subject line. When
people jump from one e-mail to the next, they may skip the subject line altogether.
Keep messages brief and to the point.
People are much more action-oriented when they're online. State up front what action you want them to
take as a result of your e-mail (e.g., FYI, follow up on work items, please review and reply by Friday noon,
click to special pages on Web site). If you have multiple action items, number them.
Use subheadings to break up your copy to help absorb key points in a hurry.
Include only one idea per paragraph, and try to keep paragraphs to three sentences or less.
Use hard returns to create line breaks, making white space so your message has visual breaks.
Do not use all capital letters for body text or subject lines. All capital letters can be used as short headers
within e-mail.
Do not use emoticons in professional e-mails. Use them only if you have a well-established relationship
with someone.
Do not use abbreviations unless they are already common to the English language, such as FYI. ROTFL
(rolling on the floor laughing) is not a phrase you would use in letterhead.
Check spelling and grammar and placement of punctuation. Proofread your messages.
External/formal e-mails:
Address parents with the highest level of courtesy (e.g., Dear Ms. McKinley) until your contact indicates
that less formal is appropriate.
Have a salutation (e.g., Hello) and sign off (e.g., Sincerely,) in every e-mail, just as you would in business
letterhead.
Signature
Use school approved signature block and approved disclaimer only.
Format
Etiquette:
When initiating an e-mail, in the "To:" and "From:" fields, have your contacts' names and your name typed
with proper capitalization and punctuation (e.g., John B. Doe, not john b doe or JOHN B DOE).
When replying to e-mails, your reply should be the first item in the body of the e-mail. Do not place your
reply below the original e-mail, causing people to have to search for it.
Do not just hit reply or forward and start typing! Edit your replies. Do not make the recipient scan your
forwarded e-mail for the part that you wanted them to see. Remove parts of the previous e-mail that do
not apply to your response, including headers and signature files, and ">" symbols and extra spaces.
Do not grab an old e-mail to send a new message. Start a fresh e-mail with a new subject line and no old
content.
Use "Bcc:" when e-mailing a group of people who do not personally know each other. Putting addresses
in the "To:" or "Cc:" fields makes e-mail addresses available to others. This is a privacy issue. Bcc is also
a way to hide long recipient lists and make the message easier to read.
Use "Cc:" when a couple of people need to be kept informed on information. "Cc:" means FYI and no
action is needed. Only Cc people if they really need to be kept informed or want the information.
Send only messages of relevance. Use "Reply to all:" and "Cc:" only if all of the parties need to know. An
untargeted message will be considered spam by many.
Before sending, double-check the recipient list and subject line. Make sure that any attachments are
actually included.
Mechanics:
Send e-mails in plain text. Do not use color or picture backgrounds. Use black text on a white background
only. Recipients may not have their e-mail program configured the way you do. Your text and each of your
graphics may arrive as separate attachments in the e-mail or be a major irritant to busy people.
Do not mark as urgent (flag). If it's urgent, call.
Do not use the return receipt feature unless you absolutely need it. This feature notifies senders when
their messages have been opened. Recipients might feel that this is an invasion of their privacy.
Attachments can be an issue. They can use up an e-mail account's limited capacity. If you need to send a
large file, check with your recipient first. Remember that attachments can spread viruses and people may
be leery of opening them.
Set a 65-character line length, especially if you send formal business e-mails and electronic newsletters.
This inserts hard carriage returns so that lines are no longer than 65 characters. It keeps line wrap
problems caused by different e-mail programs to a minimum. Individual words are not broken, but be
aware that long URLs will be broken between lines. Many people do not realize that they can easily reconnect the pieces to restore the hyperlinked URL. If you forward an e-mail set at a longer line length, you
will get bad line breaks.
SOCIAL MEDIA
See Diocesan policy on social media on Faculty Portals.
ALL NETWORK USERS
Use of the Internet through school computers and equipment is primarily for educational purposes, and faculty and
staff are not guaranteed any rights to privacy with respect to e-mail or Internet records, and that from time to time
school administration may review such e-mail or Internet records for general security purposes and in order to
ensure compliance with this agreement.
Travel Reimbursements
All travel, conference, and meeting expenses must clearly serve the objectives of Bishop Dunne and be approved
prior to the travel by the President. Employees will be reimbursed for documented reasonable and necessary
expenses related to performance of their duties. Job related and documented mileage (excluding commutes to
and from employees residence) will be reimbursed at a rate established and published by the IRS. All travel and
expense reimbursements must be approved by the president.
In order for the trip to be considered for reimbursement, an estimated travel budget must be submitted to the
director of finance and approval on the budget must be obtained one month prior to departure. Each out of town
trip reimbursement will require a summary report on the nature, results, actions, and contacts of the trip attached
to the expense report. Expense reports will not be processed for payment without the summary report and
requisition form attached. Air travel must be economy class, unless personal upgrades are used. Per Diocesan
policy, if a rental car is necessary, the additional insurance provided by the rental agency should be purchased.
Lodging expenses are to be reimbursed at actual cost. Unless special circumstances dictate otherwise, mid-price
lodging facilities shall be selected. Room accommodations will be honored only for one person per room, per
night. Expenses for a non-employee are not reimbursable. Exceptions include meals for business associates
when discussing school-related business or for other legitimate school-related meetings and conferences. Should
a non-employee companion accompany an employee on a business trip, the single rate for lodging should be
noted on the bill. Reimbursement for food and other incidental travel expenses are reimbursed as actually
incurred. Tipping should be limited to 15% - 20%. Receipts are required and should be submitted with an
approved complete requisition form to the director of finance for reimbursement.
If an employee chooses to drive to a destination instead of fly, reimbursement will be made at a rate
commensurate with an appropriate airfare.
Expenses Reimbursed by Bishop Dunne Policy for Approved Trips
Coach class airfare or train fare

Taxi fare, tolls, and parking
Car rental, including mandatory insurance
Lodging for out of town trips. Hotels must be reasonable and over 60 miles from employees home.
Exempt from state occupancy tax.
Meals tipping should be no less than 15% and no more than 20%
Meals and/or entertainment with donors at a maximum of $50 per person unless with written exception
from the President - tipping should be no less than 15% and no more than 20%
Automobile mileage if a local destination
Items NOT Covered or Reimbursed
Dry-cleaning
Alcohol
Mileage to and from home and the campus
Spouse travel expenses
Car wash/car detail/car repairs (ONLY necessary car maintenance will be provided for school owned
vehicles)
Newspaper subscriptions or general business periodicals
Country club dues
Office furniture beyond supplied or upgrades
Day timers or brief cases
Gifts to constituents (Donor gifts must be approved by president and be within budget)
Any item not listed and not pre-approved by president.
Meal Reimbursement
The IRS guide to city costs will be used as a guide, but employees are asked to be reasonable with meal costs,
using an average of $25 to $50 a day as a guideline
Mileage Reimbursement
When an employee decides to uses his or her personal vehicle for approved Bishop Dunne business,
reimbursement will be at the current standard mileage rate approved by the IRS. Use of a personal vehicle is
never required by Bishop Dunne and is discretionary on the part of the employee. Employees must receive
approval from the president or the director of advancement for travel in private vehicles.
Requests for reimbursement of school-related travel must be submitted to the director of finance on a Mileage
Form for approval within a week of travel and must include the following information:
1. Date of travel
2. Travel destination
3. Google map with route indicated and mileage calculated
In using his or her vehicle for Bishop Dunne purposes, the employee assumes liability for his or her vehicle.
Academic and Athletic Event Travel
The presiding event teacher or coach will be responsible to complete the necessary forms needed to pay for hotel
rooms and meals for the students and teachers attending the event.
If a hotel cannot be located that would include breakfast, the breakfast cost per individual should not exceed $4.00
per person/per day. Lunch should not exceed $6.00 per person/per day. Dinner should not exceed $8.00 per
person/per day.

Transportation and School Vehicle Use Policy
No school vehicle may be used for personal reasons without the express prior permission of the President.
If transportation is with an outside company, each student passenger in the vehicle must have and use a
working seat-belt. The use of 12-15 passenger vehicles is strictly prohibited.
Common carriers must be contracted using a written contract form approved by the Office of Risk
Management and/or diocesan legal counsel. Entities that operate buses are solely responsible for
understanding and compliance with all applicable state and/or federal regulations, laws and ordinances at
all time. All buses must be operated in accordance with all applicable state and / or local traffic laws,
ordinances, and all state and federal safety regulations at all times.
Personnel operating school vehicles must have name, type of drivers license, and current Texas
operators license number on file with the presidents office and the business office for insurance purposes.
Personnel transporting students in a school bus must have a current commercial drivers license (CDL) on
file, as well as updated physical, and safety training certificate.
Use of vehicles is scheduled in writing with the Vehicle Reservation Form/School Dude submitted online to
the Transportation Director, at least two weeks before the departure date. After online approval is issued,
the vehicle key(s) will be given to the bus driver prior to departure. Fire extinguishers are to be carried on
vehicles at all times. Keys are to be returned immediately after the vehicle is used.
Any driver leaving campus with students must have in the vehicle a copy of each students Emergency
Information Form, along with several Consent to Medical Treatment Forms. Copies of Emergency
Information Forms must be obtained from the nurse with as much prior notice as possible.
Bus drivers who teach are not to be pulled from a class in order to drive a bus, unless the majority of that
class is being driven to a destination.
No school employee may transport students in the employees personal vehicle to school activities.
As mandated by federal law, all bus drivers who hold a commercial drivers license are subject to random
drug tests at the schools expense.
Use of Bishop Dunne Catholic School vehicles is limited to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area, unless
authorized by the president.
Vans are not to be rented and/or used to transport faculty or students at any time.
On any occasion that an athletic team desires to travel out of town for a non-district game (such as to
Waco, Tyler, Austin, San Marcos, Houston, etc.), the athletic director and transportation director must give
prior approval. For any events other than district or playoff contests where a rental vehicle/charter bus is
required, coaches or teachers are responsible for fundraising to fully offset the cost of the trip. Such
fundraising must be held in advance of the desired travel, and may include requesting payments from the
athletes parents, or fundraising through efforts of the athletes.
Fuel charge cards are available from the business office. Fuel charge cards must be approved for use by
the director of finance and transportation director. Cards must be returned the following day along with
charge receipts. Gasoline can only be purchased via schools charge cards, for schools approved trips.
Staff use of personal vehicles for trips approved by the president will be reimbursed at the current Internal
Revenue Service mileage rate upon return from the trip. If $25 or less, this amount can be reimbursed
through petty cash; otherwise, a check request must be completed for reimbursement.
Bus Drivers Responsibilities

1. Be punctual.
2. Inspect the bus before every departure. This includes walking around the bus to examine it. Report any
concerns to the Transportation Director as soon as possible.
3. Drive responsibly and courteously.
4. Obey all traffic rules and obey the speed limit when driving.
5. Do not use a cell phone or any listening device (iPod, ear phones) while driving (State and Federal Law).
Pull over safely to the side of the road or safe parking lot when calling on the cell phone or receiving a call.
6. Maintain order and uphold school rules on the bus. Rules of Conduct for students are listed in the School
and Family Handbook, and a copy should be carried on each vehicle. Blank copies of the Discipline Roster
are to be kept in the vehicle, and the driver is authorized to use that roster to list students who misbehave
or refuse to follow the rules of conduct. Report to the dean of students and transportation director the
names of students who violate the rules. Vehicle Discipline Rosters should be turned in to the dean of
students immediately.
7. Students must enter and exit the vehicle from the front door. The rear exits are to be used only for
emergencies.
8. Lock the doors when the bus is not in use to avoid theft of drivers and students possessions.
9. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves while on the bus. Hold them responsible for
removing any trash or litter.
10. Copies of student Emergency Information Forms must be carried on every trip.
11. Keep all doors locked while traveling.
12. Turn on your personal cell phone at the start of the route. Do not use cell phone while driving. If there is an
incoming call, pull the bus over to the side of the road with every caution.
13. Be familiar with the Information/Emergency card.
14. In the event of bus trouble while en route, students are to remain on the bus until they are transferred to
another means of Bishop Dunne transportation.
15. Return keys to transportation director immediately upon completion of route.
16. Report any mechanical concerns to the transportation director as quickly as possible after discovering
them.
17. Consult with the transportation director on a regular basis.
18. Obtain a physical examination annually, and have results on file in presidents office.
19. Maintain current School Bus Driver Safety Education Training certification.
20. Do not have bus idle while waiting for students. Actively conserve fuel.
21. Park rear first into school parking spaces.
22. Complete pay time sheets and note any mechanical issues after every route.
The compensation rate for bus drivers is $12 per hour (from time of departure from Bishop Dunne to time of arrival
at Bishop Dunne) on regular workdays. On holidays and weekends the compensation rate is $15 per hour.
Coaches who drive their own team to a competition will be compensated at the rate of $20 per trip.
Due to federal and school regulations, all personnel who hold a Commercial Drivers License are subject to random
drug testing at school expense.
Student / Athlete Rules of Conduct on Bus
1. General: Every student is personally responsible for his / her own conduct at all times. Students are
expected to behave in a manner that reflects favorably upon Bishop Dunne Catholic School.
2. Students wishing to ride the Bishop Dunne Catholic School bus must observe the following rules of
conduct which are necessary for the safety of all and for the maintenance of the bus.
Be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond the scheduled time of departure.
Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting on the bus.
Stay in your seat. Refrain from changing seats or walking in the bus while it is in motion.
No food or drink will be consumed on the bus.
Keep the tone of your conversation reasonably low; no screaming, yelling, or use of profanity.
Keep everything inside the bus. Do not stick heads, hands, legs, or any other object out of the
bus whether the bus is stationary or in motion.
Do not throw anything from the bus or within the bus.
Refrain from talking or distracting the bus driver while the bus is in motion.
Smoking or chewing tobacco is prohibited on the bus.
In the event of bus trouble en route, students will remain on the bus until they are transferred
to other means of Bishop Dunne transportation.
Rear exits will be used only in case of emergencies. All students will enter and exit from the
door at the front of the bus.
Students will not write on, deface, or damage the bus. If a student accidentally damages the
bus, notices defacing or damage to the bus, he or she should report such to the driver.
Students are responsible for maintaining their areas and ensuring that there is no litter on the
bus.
Only registered students may use the bus. Students will not bring guests to ride the bus
unless approved by the transportation director.
Rules of Conduct in the Student Handbook also apply on the bus routes.
3. The bus driver and Coach are representatives of Bishop Dunne Catholic School and are in charge of the
bus. Students will listen to the driver and coach and obey his or her instructions. The driver is authorized
to use the discipline roster for student misbehavior or failure to follow the rules of conduct. The driver is
required to report the names of students violating these rules to the dean of students.
4. Following these rules will contribute to the safety of all the bus passengers and will help preserve the
useful life of the bus.
5. Violators of these rules will be appropriately disciplined in accordance with the Bishop Dunne Catholic
Schools discipline rules, except that such discipline may also include a students being temporarily or
permanently suspended from use of the bus with no refund. Five discipline infractions on the bus will
result in a one week suspension from riding on the bus. Any further infractions will result in the student
losing his or her privilege to use Bishop Dunne vehicles.
Sponsors / Teachers / Coaches are responsible for completing a Vehicle Request form/School Dude online to the
Transportation Director.
Sponsors / Teachers / Coaches are responsible for contacting and arranging a bus driver.
Coaches who have a CDL and drive their athletic team will receive $20 per trip.
Coaches who do not have a CDL and hire a driver will be responsible for paying the drivers salary out of their
team budget. Bus Drivers will be paid $12 per hour on regular workdays (Monday-Friday) and $15 per hour for
holidays and weekends. Transportation director will be responsible for effecting payment.
Transportation Protocol / Athletic Protocol / Faculty and Staff Handbook / Coaches Handbook
Dallas / Fort Worth Trips
1. Bus Drivers are to receive $10/meal. Coaches are to pay for the bus drivers
meal out of the sports budget.
2. Coaches are to make the bus driver feel a part of the organization as the bus driver is a vital part of
that organization.
Out of Town Trips
1. Bus Drivers are to receive $10/meal. Coaches are to pay for the bus drivers meals out of the sports
budget.
2. Coaches are to make the bus driver feel a part of the team.
3. Coaches are to arrange hotel accommodations for the bus driver. Bus drivers are to have their own
private room.
Multiple day trips will be $60 per day plus any driving time over five hours at $12 per hour or $15 per hour for
holidays and weekends.
Bus Drivers at Bishop Dunne

BUS DRIVER
School Voice
Mail
**Alfers, Mike
469 291 1845
**Baker, Brad
*
**Chase, Leaston
469 291 1807
**Guerrero, Stephen
*
**Hawthorne, Myron
469 291 1788
**Kistner, Mike
PHONE NUMBERS
214 339 6561
Cell 214 801 6782
214 339 6561
817 360 3678
Email
Cell 214 606 2881

214 339 6561
214 683 1134
leaston_iii@yahoo.com
mhawthorne@bdcs.org
469 291 1846
Cell 972 757 4390

214 339 6561
Cell 214 693 7329
smornelas@yahoo.com
Perez, Tom
*
** Roberson, Mar-K
**Walton, Brandon
**Watkins, Sharon
469 291 1857
Cell 469 576 1973

214 339 6561
Cell 214 728 7564
Cell 214 579 0936
Cell 214 414 6848
Cell 214 417 7252
marroberson@yahoo.com
brandonwalton49@yahoo.com
swatkins@yahoo.com
**Zeske, Robbie
469 291 1850
Cell 972 979 4809
rzeske@bdcs.org
N/A
469 291 1847
**Ornelas, Sergio
Special Note
malfers@bdcs.org
bbaker@bdcs.org
sguerrero@bdcs.org
mkistner@bdcs.org
tperez@bdcs.org
*Denotes the Bus Driver has a permanent morning and / or afternoon route
**Denotes bus driver can drive any Bishop Dunne Bus
Tutoring
All teachers are expected to set up tutoring times to assist students. These times should be submitted to the
director of guidance.
Use of Bishop Dunne Logo
Use of the Bishop Dunne trade name or logo must be approved by the president and the director of
communication and marketing. Placement of trade name or logo on brochures, posters, programs, apparel,
websites or other items for distribution to the public must be approved prior to reproduction. All of the above must
be proofread and approved by the president well before an event or publication.
Visitors
All visitors to the school are to check in with the receptionist. Prior approval from the principal is required for guest
speakers or visitors to the classroom. The principal will refer to the Diocesan Contract Review Policy for
requirements applicable to all outside parties who speak or present at a school for compensation. Speakers who
have not been Safe Environment-cleared should at all times be escorted by a Safe Environment-cleared employee
of the school.
It is the responsibility of every employee to maintain building security by questioning unknown persons seen on
school grounds, and notifying the receptionist immediately of any unauthorized persons on campus.
Whistleblower Protection
Individuals who raise issues of illegal, dishonest, or unethical behavior will not be the target of subsequent
recrimination. A whistleblower is defined by this policy as an employee of a Catholic school who reports an activity
that he or she reasonably believes to be illegal or dishonest or reports unethical behavior to one or more of the
parties specified in this policy. The whistleblower is not responsible for investigating the activity or for determining
fault or corrective measures; appropriate management officials are charged with these responsibilities.
Dishonest or unethical is defined as violating some objective and publicly identifiable standard of conduct, not
merely the reporters subjective opinion. Examples of illegal or dishonest activities include, but are not limited to,
violations of employer policies in the Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Catholic Schools, and/or
policies contained in the employee handbook of Bishop Dunne as well as general policies of the Diocese of
Dallas. If an employee has knowledge of or a concern of illegal, dishonest, or fraudulent activity or of unethical
behavior, the employee is to contact the president and/or the superintendent of Catholic schools, as appropriate.
The employee will be required to articulate the whistleblower concern in writing so that an appropriate
investigation may be conducted.
An employee who intentionally files a false report of wrongdoing will be subject to discipline up to and including
termination. Whistleblower protections are provided in two important areasconfidentiality and protection against
retaliation. Whenever possible the confidentiality of the employee will be maintained. However, identity may have
to be disclosed to conduct a thorough investigation. A school will not retaliate against a whistleblower. Any
whistleblower who believes he or she is being retaliated against must contact the superintendent of Catholic
Schools immediately either by signed letter or person to person visit. The right of a whistleblower for protection for
against retaliation does not include immunity from personal complicity in wrongdoing or any other misconduct.
Work Orders
When there is need for a repair, an online Work Order/School Dude form should be completed and submitted to
the appropriate person, as follows.
Athletic Equipment Athletic Director
Furniture or fixtures Director of Facilities
Photocopiers Business Office
Telephone or computer equipment Director of Technology

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FACULTY

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

COMMUNICATION AT BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL:

Parent and Student

Allie Daus, Kate

Interim Reports and

Twitter links to FB,

Parent Guide Book

View Book and

Social Media (FB,

Sent to families and

Sent to all families

All staff and

Given to all potential

Kate Dailey and

Admin Team Coffees

Alumni Social Events

Revised June 24, 2016

FACULTY AND STAFF POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2016 2017

Charisms of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur:

Assistant Director of Athletics Delone Williams (4026)

Social Studies Department

Director of Online Education

Math Lab Instructor

Social Studies Department

Assistant Business Manager

English Department Chair

Early Childhood, Maintenance, and Cafeteria Staff

Always don rubber gloves when dealing with bodily fluids.

Faculty and Staff

A felony involving the use or display of a deadly weapon;

Teachers may be observed at any time during the school year.

These standards include, but are not limited to:

Confidentiality Between Students and Administration

Advanced Placement Faculty Expectations

Aim for excellent AP Scores

Loss and Grief

strong relationships with administrators and faculty,

empathy before consequences,

more thinking to help them learn to solve their own problems,

shared control within limits and

their dignity when given consequences.

Drug Testing, Random

Gate, East Parking Lot

Degree of mastery of course objectives

Weighting of grades per departmental guidelines

Online Curriculum Guidelines:

Professional In-Service Days

Must be conducted by members of administration.

Think before you forward! Do you have the sender's permission?

Coach class airfare or train fare

Items NOT Covered or Reimbursed

Bus Drivers Responsibilities

No food or drink will be consumed on the bus.

Do not throw anything from the bus or within the bus.

Smoking or chewing tobacco is prohibited on the bus.

Bus Drivers at Bishop Dunne

469 291 1845

469 291 1807

469 291 1788

Cell 214 606 2881

469 291 1846

Cell 972 757 4390