RSD2 Employee Handbook

2010-2011
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RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO

MISSION STATEMENT

Richland School District Two

in partnership with the Columbia Northeast community,
guarantees each student a quality education
by providing appropriate and challenging
learning experiences to equip each individual
for life-long learning, responsible citizenship and
productivity in an ever-changing world.

Cover photo:
Melissa McCloskey
Pontiac Elementary School
2010-2011 District Teacher of the Year

Richland Two is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability in admission to,
access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding
the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Chief Human Resources Officer;
Richland School District Two; 6831 Brookfield Road; Columbia, South Carolina 29206.
Phone: 803.738.3221.
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DISCLAIMER
NOTHING IN THIS HANDBOOK OR IN ANY POLICY MANUAL OF RICHLAND
SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO CONSTITUTES OR CREATES AN EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT; RATHER, THIS HANDBOOK
SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD AS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BENEFITS
OFFERED BY RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND AN OVERVIEW OF
ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THIS HANDBOOK SUPERSEDES ALL
PREVIOUS HANDBOOKS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ADDRESS THE
SAME SUBJECT MATTER AS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED
IN THIS HANDBOOK. IN ADDITION, THIS HANDBOOK CAN BE MODIFIED
OR ALTERED AT ANY TIME BY RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO.
COMPLETE INFORMATION ON RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO’S
BOARD POLICIES IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.RICHLAND2.ORG

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DISTRICT’S HANDBOOK AND POLICY MANUAL

ARE NOT CONTRACTS.

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) DATE

SIGNATURE
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Table of Contents

Preface
Important Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III
Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI
Superintendent’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Our Aims/Professional Ethical Standards . . . . . . . . . 2
Teachers of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Schools and Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Non-discrimination/Harassment/Grievance Procedures . . 9-11
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy . . . . . . . . . 11
Acceptable Use of Richland Two Technology . . . . . 12-13
Richland Two Teacher Forum Employee Code of Ethics . .13-14
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Professional Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Certificate Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco-free Workplace. . . . . . . . 16
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
School Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
High School Graduates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Richland Two and the Northeast Community . . . . . . . 18
Budget, FY 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Richland Two Phone Numbers and Services. . . . . . . . 20
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Employee Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

Health/Dental/Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Long Term Disability/Care Insurance . . . . . . . . . 23
Flexible Benefits Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Workers’ Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES . . . . . . . 25-30
Sick Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Personal/Emergency Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Annual Leave, Transfer of Leave and Leave at Retirement
or separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Family and Medical Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Military Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Extended Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bereavement Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Jury Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Absence Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Salary Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-34
Salary Deductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Annuity/Deferred Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . 31
Direct Deposit/Credit Unions . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32
Payroll Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Payroll Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Salary Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2010-2011 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38
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Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!

As I welcome you to the 2010-2011 school year, I would

also like to thank each of you for welcoming me and my
family into the Northeast community.
Richland Two, with its stellar schools, centers, and
specialized magnet programs, enjoys a world-class
reputation by providing challenging learning experiences
for each child. Our approach is to design work that is
meaningful to students by customizing academic and other
experiences to meet individual needs in engaging and
innovative ways. Clearly this isn’t something that happens
overnight, but something that happens one step at a time, one day at a time, one child at
a time. Together, I am certain we will continue to expand upon the quality teaching and
learning Richland Two has become renowned for.
I am excited about getting to know you throughout the coming school year and encourage
you to contact me should you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns. Often
you will find me out and about in the district; however, wherever I am, I look forward to
hearing from you.
I am confident 2010-2011 will be another memorable year for Richland School District
Two. You have my best wishes for the most successful year ever.

—Katie Brochu, Ed. D.

Superintendent
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OUR AIMS

Excellence in Student Learning To ensure a comprehensive education with a

strong foundation in academic disciplines.

Meeting Diverse Student Needs To ensure that a variety of quality programs

are available to meet the diverse needs and
interests of all students.

Safe and Secure Environment To ensure a safe and orderly environment for
quality teaching and learning.

Quality Teachers and Personnel To ensure that the best employees are recruited
and retained for every job.

Effective Leadership and Management To ensure that leaders demonstrate vision,

of Resources innovation and effective use of resources to
maintain a culture of excellence.

School, Parent, Student and Continually to develop and promote full

Community Partnerships partnerships among students, parents, schools
and community.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL STANDARDS

All Richland School District Two personnel are subject to state laws regarding conflicts of
interest. Board Policy GBEA addresses this subject. In any situation in which an employee
may have a financial interest that will be enhanced by his or her association with the district,
including use of school facilities and access to student information, the employee must
abide by the board policy as well as the opinion of the South Carolina Ethics Commission.
For example, teachers cannot charge fees for tutoring students whom they have taught or
might teach in the future, nor can they use district facilities for private tutoring. Any person
who receives a direct or cash payment for services through the school that has not been
processed through district payroll is in violation of Internal Revenue Service regulations as
well as district policy.
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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Melissa McCloskey
Pontiac Elementary School
Richland School District Two
2010-2011 District Teacher of the Year

*Lara Hodge Sarah Johnson Kolnecca Johnson

Bethel Hanberry Nelson Elementary E.L. Wright Middle
Elementary *Audrey Andrieski *Beth Day
Cassandra Bosier North Springs Elementary Kelly Mill Middle
Bookman Road Kelly Lally Joy Walker
Elementary Polo Road Elementary Longleaf Middle
Kristen Vigrass Jill Weston Norm Ivey
Bridge Creek Elementary Rice Creek Elementary Summit Parkway Middle
Jessica Burkett Mike Lally *Kim Tiedemann
Conder Elementary Round Top Elementary Blythewood High
Rebecca Humphries Ruby Goff Danny Alston
Forest Lake Elementary Sandlapper Elementary Richland Northeast High
Marlena Gore Emily Drotleff Gordon Maynes
Keels Elementary Windsor elementary Ridge View High
Gail King Tameka Sumter Kim Bouchey
Killian Elementary Blythewood Middle Spring Valley High
Tara Morrison
Jill Carroll
Lake Carolina Elementary Dent Middle
*Honor Roll Teacher
of the Year
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2010-2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Honorable William Flemming, Jr.,
D.M.D.
Chair
209 Leaning Tree Road • Columbia, S.C. 29223
Terms: 1994-1998, 1998-2002, 2002-2006,
2006-2010
Home phone: 736.0015; Cell phone: 261.1992
Fax: 794.6483; E-mail: billflemming@sc.rr.com
The Honorable Dan Neal, P.E.
Vice Chair
724 Longtown Road West • Blythewood, S.C.
29016
Terms: 2010-2011
Phone: 803.754.6097: Cell phone: 414.8575
E-mail: familyneals@aol.com
The Honorable Susan Brill
Secretary
401 Oak Brook Drive • Columbia, S.C. 29223
Terms: 2006-2008, 2008-2012
Home phone: 788.8516; Cell phone: 361.4858
Fax: 865.0340; E-mail: sbrill@sc.rr.com
The Honorable Melinda S. Anderson,
9504 Highgate Road • Columbia, S.C. 29223
Terms: 1990-1994, 1994-1998, 1998-2002,
2002-2006, 2006-2010
Home phone: 419.1377; Cell phone: 463.1519
E-mail: spenand@aol.com
the meeting site, at each district school and on the
The Honorable Stephanie Burgess, Ph.D.
709 East Springs Rd. • Columbia, S.C. 29223
Terms: 2004-2008, 2008-2012
Home phone: 736.0870; Cell phone: 530.9899
Business phone: 777.2219; Pager: 690.1294
Fax: 736.1441; E-mail: scburgess@aol.com
The Honorable Calvin “Chip” Jackson
3 Harvest Ridge Drive • Columbia, S.C. 29229
Term: 2008-2012
Home Phone: 736.3111; Cell: 351.3475
Business phone: 647.5166; Fax: 776.9977
E-mail: calvin.jackson@bwcar.org
The Honorable Barbara Specter
5933 Woodvine Road • Columbia, S.C. 29206
Terms: 2002-2006, 2006-2010
Cell phone: 429.8084
E-mail: bspecter@sc.rr.com
BOARD MEETINGS
The Richland School District Two Board of
Trustees meets twice monthly on the second and
fourth Tuesdays. Special meetings are held when
necessary. Before each board meeting, the date,
time, place and agenda are provided to the local
news media. This information also is posted at
district’s web site (www.richland2.org).
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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
Administrative Office
District Office
6831 Brookfield Road
Columbia, S.C. 29206
Dr. Katie Brochu, superintendent
787.1910/Fax 738.7374
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Clemson Road Child
Development Center
2621-A Clemson Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mrs. Debbie Brady, lead teacher
699.2536/Fax 699.2695
Spears Creek Road Child
Development Center
502 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, S.C. 29045
Mrs. Sabina Mosso-Taylor, lead teacher
865.5355/Fax 865.5356
MAGNET CENTERS
Center for Accelerated Preparation
7502 Brookfield Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Theresa Counts-Davis, lead teacher
738.8433 (fax 738.8434)
Center for Achievement
1141-A Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mrs. Stephanie Courtney, lead teacher
691.7216/Fax 691.7214
Center for Inquiry
200 1/2 Summit Parkway
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Dr. Lyn Mueller, lead teacher
699.2969/Fax 699.2963
Center for Knowledge
3006 Appleby Lane
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Dr. Jo Lane Hall, lead teacher
699.2966/Fax 699.2967
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mr. Jeff Williams, principal
691.6880/Fax 691.6883
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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
Bookman Road Elementary
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, S.C. 29045
Mr. Michael Guliano, principal
699.1724/Fax 699.0892
Bridge Creek Elementary
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
Arthur Newton, principal
462.3900/Fax 462.3901
Forest Lake Elementary
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, S.C. 29206
Dr. Kappy Cannon, principal
782.0470/Fax 738.7365
Joseph Keels Elementary
7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Mrs. Lynne Ladue, principal
736.8754/Fax 736.8773
Killian Elementary
2621 Clemson Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mr. Eric Brown, principal Mrs. Denise Barth, principal
699.2981/Fax 699.2971
Langford Elementary
474 Langford Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Dr. Felix Figueroa, principal
691.4091/Fax 738.7535
Lake Carolina Elementary
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Vacant
714.1300/Fax 714.1301
Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary
225 N. Brickyard Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Dr. Maree Price, principal
736.8730/Fax 699.3672
L. W. Conder Elementary
8040 Hunt Club Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Dr. Shirley Watson, principal
736.8720/Fax 699.3688
North Springs Elementary
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
736.3183/Fax 699.2732
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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
Polo Road Elementary
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Mrs. Jane Fancher, principal
419.2226/Fax 462.2173
Pontiac Elementary
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, S.C. 29045
Mrs. Beth Elliott, principal
699.2700/Fax 699.2704
Rice Creek Elementary
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mrs. Jan Fickling, principal
699.2900/Fax 699.2907
Round Top Elementary
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mrs. Jeaneen Tucker, principal
691.8676/Fax 691.8677
Sandlapper Elementary
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mrs. Linda Hall, principal
691.4045/Fax 691.2681
Windsor Elementary
9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Mr. Eric Jeffcoat, principal
736.8723/Fax 699.3648
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Blythewood Middle
2351 Longtown Rd. East
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mrs. Brenda Hafner, principal
691.6850/Fax 691.6860
Dent Middle
2721 Decker Blvd
Columbia, S.C. 29206
Mr. Randall Gary, principal
699.2750/Fax 699.2754
E.L. Wright Middle
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Mrs. Lori Marrero, principal
736.8740/Fax 736.8798
Kelly Mill Middle
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Dr. Michaele Lemrow, principal
691.7210/Fax 691.7212
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2010-2011 RICHLAND DISTRICT TWO SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
Longleaf Middle
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mrs. Katinia Davis, principal
691.4870/Fax 691.4043
Summit Parkway Middle
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mr. Sig Tanner, principal
699.3580/Fax 699.3682
HIGH SCHOOLS
Blythewood High
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mr. Keith Price, principal
691.4090/Fax 691.4097
Richland Northeast High
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Mr. Ralph Schmidt, principal
699.2800/Fax 736.8750
Ridge View High
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Dr. Marty Martin, principal
699.2999/Fax 699.2888
Spring Valley High
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Dr. Greg Owings, principal
699.3500/Fax 699.3541
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Anna Boyd School
7900 Brookmont Lane
Columbia, S.C. 29203
Mrs. Kelli Johnson, principal
935.0124/Fax 935.1212
Blythewood Academy
501 Main Street
Blythewood, S.C. 29016
Mr. Perry Mills, principal
691.6890/Fax 691.4396
ADULT, CONTINUING &
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing &
Technology Education Center
750 Old Clemson Road
Columbia, S.C. 29229
Mr. Curtis Watson, principal
736.8787/Fax 736.8785
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DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT
AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

It is the policy of Richland School District Two to provide a working environment

where employees are free from any form of discrimination or harassment related to ones’
race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or other protected characteristic.
Sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed at students,
either male or female, by district employees, substitutes, other students, volunteers or third
parties associated with schools is strictly prohibited. Engaging in such conduct directed
towards any student, employee, substitute, volunteer or visitor, either male or female, on
school property or while under the jurisdiction of the school, including while on a school
bus, or on a school sponsored trip or activity, is considered a violation that is disorderly,
disruptive, and/or criminal in nature. Such conduct may result in termination and may be
referred to law enforcement for investigation.
Sexual harassment may be generally defined as unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and written, spoken, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed towards students, employees, substitutes,
volunteers or visitors will not be tolerated. For further information regarding the district’s
policy related to the prohibition of sexual harassment of students or inappropriate
conduct of a sexual nature directed towards students, refer to Board Policy JI, Student
Rights and Responsibilities, and its accompanying Administrative Rule. For further
information regarding the district’s policy related to the prohibition of sexual harassment
of employees or inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed towards employees, refer
to Board Policy GBAA, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, and its accompanying
Administrative Rule. For other information regarding sexual harassment, please contact
your school’s administration or the district’s Human Resources Department. A complete
listing of policies is available on the district’s website at www.richland2.org.
Any employee or student who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual
harassment is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with Board Administrative
Rule GBAA-R for employees and JI-R for students. All complaints will be investigated
promptly. Students or employees who file such complaints, or any individuals who provide
information relevant to such a complaint, will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in
any form. Students who have knowledge that sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct
of a sexual nature directed at students is or may be occurring, should notify the school’s
principal, a school counselor or a school administrator immediately. Employees must

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DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT
AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)

notify their school’s principal, or the Human Resources Department immediately. Failure to
report such harassment may result in an employee’s immediate termination and/or criminal
charges being filed against you.
Similarly, harassment, intimidation or bullying of students is prohibited.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying is defined as a gesture, electronic communication or
a written, verbal, physical or sexual act reasonably perceived to have the effect of either
of the following: harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a student’s
property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage; or
insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in,
or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school. If you are aware of
harassment, intimidation or bullying of students, you must notify a school administrator
immediately.
Any student who believes he or she has been subjected to harassment, intimidation
or bullying, as defined in State law and Board Policy JICFAA (Harassment, Intimidation or
Bullying), is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with Policy JICFAA/JICFAA-
R. Reports may be made anonymously. Complaints will be investigated promptly and
thoroughly. Students who file such complaints, or any individuals who provide information
relevant to such a complaint, will not be subjected to retaliation or reprisal in any form.
Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any individual determined to have
engaged in such conduct towards a student.
Any person having inquiries concerning any form of unlawful discrimination or
harassment, or the district’s compliance with the regulations related to Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (sex discrimination), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 (discrimination on the basis of disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act (ADEA) of 1967, or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (racial
or other discrimination), should consult school board policy JI (Student Rights and
Responsibilities), board policy GBAA (Sexual Discrimination and Harassment), or policy
GBK (Complaints and Grievances) or contact the following district representatives:
• Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination)
Traci Batchelder, Human Resources Director of Classified Personnel and Employee
Services

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DISTRICT POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT
AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)

• Title VII/ADEA Coordinator (age or other discrimination)

Mr. Roosevelt Garrick, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Section 504/Title I Coordinator (disability discrimination)
Dr. Karen Lovett, Human Resources Executive Director of Personnel Services
• Title VI Coordinator (racial discrimination)
Michele Taylor-Brown, Human Resources Director of Teacher Quality

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Richland School District Two makes all employment related decisions without
regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or other
protected characteristic.
We wish to emphasize that it is the district’s fundamental policy to provide equal
opportunity in all of its employment practices. This policy extends to, among other things,
hiring, working conditions, employee treatment, training programs, promotion, and all
other terms and conditions of employment. Any employee who believes he or she has
been exposed to conduct that is in violation of this policy should feel free to exercise his/
her rights by contacting the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer; 6831 Brookfield
Road; Columbia, S.C. 29206; (803) 787-1910. The district will not retaliate against any
employee because he or she has opposed any unlawful employment practice.
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ACCEPTABLE USE OF
TECHNOLOGY

With the spread of information technologies throughout the district work place,
Richland Two recognizes that employees are changing the way they share ideas, access
and transmit information, and contact others. The use of new tools and systems bring new
responsibilities.
Employees are expected to communicate in a professional manner consistent with
state laws governing behavior of district employees and with federal laws governing
copyright. Communications over the network are often public in nature, therefore general
rules and standards for professional behavior and communications will apply. Richland
Two encourages staff to make use of information technology to explore educational topics,
conduct research, examine data and contact others for legitimate educational purposes.

THE DISTRICT DOES NOT PERMIT THE FOLLOWING

BEHAVIOR ON DISTRICT NETWORKS:
• Sending, receiving or displaying offensive messages or pictures;
• Using obscene language;
• Harassing, insulting or attacking others;
• Engaging in practices that threaten the network (e.g., loading files that may
introduce a virus);
• Violating copyright rules;
• Using others’ network account or password;
• Trespassing in others’ folders, documents or files;
• Intentionally wasting limited resources;
• Employing the network for commercial purposes;
• Violating regulations prescribed by the system coordinator;
• Accessing or transmitting confidential information without a legitimate
educational purpose; and
• Using removable media (flash drives, portable hard drives, etc.) to store or transport
confidential employee or student information without explicit instruction to do so by
supervisor.
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ACCEPTABLE USE OF
TECHNOLOGY (Continued)

The employee’s personal use of non-district issued electronic equipment outside of

working hours will be the concern of and warrant the attention of the board if it impairs the
employee’s ability to effectively perform his/her job responsibilities or as it violates local,
state or federal law or contractual agreements.

Reports of inappropriate behavior, violations or complaints will be routed to

the employee’s supervisor for appropriate action. Unprofessional conduct may subject
the employee to disciplinary actions consistent with state law, federal law and/or board
policy.

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TEACHER FORUM

EMPLOYEE CODE OF ETHICS
• Comply with all federal laws, state laws, and Richland School District Two Board
Policies.
• Model appropriate professional behavior and conduct.
• Treat colleagues, students and parents with kindness and respect.
• Be a positive role model in the school and community.
• Promote your school and the district in the most positive light.
• Maintain neutrality with regard to political and religious views when expressed on
school property or in one’s capacity as a district employee.
• Recognize and respect diversity of the school and community population.
• Exhibit honesty and integrity.
• Model and provide just and equitable treatment for all.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, teachers and parents.
• Promote knowledge and understanding of all children and their needs.
• Adhere to professional standards of educational practice.

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RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TEACHER FORUM
EMPLOYEE CODE OF ETHICS (Continued)

• Nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social and civic potential for each student.
• Maintain a challenging learning environment.
• Establish an effective and consistent behavior management plan.
• Maintain responsible supervision of students at all school events.
• Assure that each student, staff member and employee is protected from harassment and
discrimination.
• Report violations of the law and non-compliance with regulations designed to protect
children and staff.
• Be present, punctual and prepared for class.
• Dress appropriately and professionally.
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, other professionals, parents and community

GENERAL INFORMATION
Professional Certification
Professional educators who have completed course work for an advanced degree
(Bachelor’s + 18 hours, Master’s, Master’s + 30, or Doctorate) and who desire an updated
certificate must request that their college or university submit sealed official transcripts
to the State Department of Education’s Division of Educator Quality and Leadership,
Office of Educator Certification. Educators must also complete and submit a Request for
Change/Action form to the State Department of Education for updated certificates and
additional endorsements. Educators should complete and submit a Request for Change/
Action form for any changes in name, address, etc. to Jean C. Budden, Certification
Specialist in the Human Resources Department.
Certificate Renewal
The South Carolina Professional teaching certificate is valid for five (5) years.
During the five-year cycle, an educator must earn 120 renewal credits. Educators who
do not hold a master’s degree must earn a minimum of sixty (60) renewal credits of the
120 credits required during each five-year validity period by completing at least three (3)
semester hours of college credit at the graduate level.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Questions regarding all aspects of certification, including acceptable courses,

content areas, advanced degrees and experience credit should be directed to the South
Carolina Teacher Certification Call Center at (803) 734-8466. Call center representatives
are available Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Inquiries may also be submitted
via email at certification@scteachers.org. Please allow approximately seven to ten days
for a response.

NOTE: The pay of certified employees is computed on the basis of credentials on file in
the Human Resources Department. This compensation cannot be updated until a new South
Carolina teaching certificate is presented to Human Resources by the employee. Certificate
upgrades that affect salary will be processed in Human Resources and forwarded to payroll
for salary adjustments. Certificate upgrades that affect a retroactive salary adjustment must
be on file in Human Resources by the final teacher workday of the school year.

Drug-free Workplace
As a condition of employment, all district employees are required to abide by
board policy GBEC. This policy stipulates that no employee will manufacture, distribute,
dispense, transfer, possess or be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance
while on district property or on sites of school or district activities. Employees are also
required to give notice of any criminal conviction resulting from the violation of drug
statutes occurring in the workplace.
A drug testing program is established in the transportation department for all
personnel who drive school buses and/or other district vehicles that require a commercial
driver’s license. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING, RANDOM SELECTION
TESTING AND INCLUSION OF DRUG TESTING ON PERIODIC PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS ARE METHODS USED BY TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISORS
TO MAINTAIN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE.

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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Consistent with policy GBEC, any district employee who, in the judgment of his or
her supervisor, appears to be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol may be tested
upon reasonable cause for the use of alcohol or controlled substances.
Information on the dangers of drug abuse as well as the names and addresses of area
drug counseling and rehabilitation programs may be obtained from the Benefits Department
(738-3295).

Tobacco-free Workplace
The district prohibits the use and/or possession of all tobacco products or
paraphernalia on school grounds or school sponsored events by all students, staff and
visitors. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, bidis,
kreteks, smokeless tobacco and snuff.

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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
2009-2010 FIGURES

School Levels Average Daily Attendance Average Daily Membership

Pre-Kindergarten 619 621
Elementary (K-5) 10,685.13 11,061.44
Middle (6-8) 5,607.69 5,780.37
High (9-12) 7,242.22 7,422.36

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

A total of 1,568 students graduated from Blythewood, Richland Northeast, Ridge View and
Spring Valley High Schools in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Richland Two students were offered more than $67,890,284.00 in scholarships during the
2009-2010 academic year, which is $3,39,000.00 more than the 2008-2009 academic year.

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RICHLAND TWO AND THE NORTHEAST COMMUNITY

Richland School District Two (RSD2) serves the northeastern section of one of
South Carolina’s most populated counties. Located north of Columbia and encompassing
some of the newest residential areas in Richland County, the district covers an area of
242 square miles and comprises
approximately one-third of the land
area of the county. It is bounded on
the north by Fairfield County and
on the east by Kershaw and Sumter
Counties.
Our district is one of the fastest
growing districts in the state. Over
25,000 students are currently enrolled,
with 68% minority representation,
including a burgeoning Hispanic
population. Children of military
parents from Fort Jackson, the largest
and most active Initial Entry Training Center in the United States Army, also attend RSD2
middle and high schools. RSD2 has 17 elementary schools, six middle schools, and four
high schools, as well as three elementary magnet centers, two alternative schools, and an
adult education center. With numerous languages identified within the district, diversity is
as synonymous to the district as growth.
Richland Two remains one of only a few districts within the state to have received
district-wide accreditation by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and
the S.C. Department of Education. The district’s child development program was among
the first in the nation to earn accreditation by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children. Our schools and staff continue to be recognized with awards for
excellence.
More than a dozen of the district’s instructional and extracurricular programs for
kindergarten through grade 12 have served as models for those developed in other districts
across the state and nation. Innovative programs cover the spectrum from academics and
technology to the arts, including 28 magnet programs offered in 2010-2011.
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2010-2011 PROPOSED BUDGET INFORMATION

GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET

2010-2011 PROJECTED 2010-2011 PROJECTED

REVENUE EXPENDITURES
LOCAL: GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:
Local Property Taxes..........$73,690,064.00 Salaries…………………..$128,058,514.00
Interest Income........................$310,000.00 Fringe Benefits…...……….$41,544,256.00
Other Local Revenue..............$400,000.00 *Utilities (Gas, Electric, Water,
$74,400,064.00 Sewer).........................……..$2,609,792.00
STATE: Property Contracts
Property Tax Relief Fund...$44,621,849.00 Contracts...............................$5,023,836.00
Education Finance Act.......$40,171,064.00 Repairs and Maintenance......$1,179,764.00
State Consolidated Funds........$758,824.00 Telephone....……….................$519,293.00
Fringe Benefits...................$21,980,142.00 Purchased Services................$3,214,898.00
Pupil Transportation................$646,430.00 Supplies…….................……$3,151,629.00
EIA Transfer-(TSS)..............$1,836,250.00 Equipment….……...................$552,683.00
Administrative Fee/Charter Other.....……………………....$259,052.00
Schools....................................$139,108.00 Board Contingency Funds....... $150,000.00
$110,153,667.00
FEDERAL: TOTAL PROJECTED
Impact Aid..............................$447,903.00 EXPENDITURES: $186,263,717.00
Indirect Cost...........................$450,000.00
$897,903.00
Carryover Funds/Reserve
Fund........................................$812,083.00 *$4,602,463.00 is budgeted in the Special
Revenue Fund for utilities expenditures as
required. This cost is being paid by the use of
TOTAL PROJECTED Federal Stimulus Funds.
EXPENDITURES: $186,263,717.00

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Richland Two Phone Numbers and Services

Academics…………….....………738.3277 District News……........…......…..738.3306

Accounts Payable…………..……738.3225
Adult and Community
Education......................................736.8787
Benefits..………........................…738.3295
Buses…………….........…………736.3774
Curriculum……….........…………738.3312
Language Arts……….......………738.3254
Mathematics………..........………738.3268
Science/Health………..........……738.3270
Certification……….......…………738.3319
National Board……...……………738.3300
District Auditorium…….......……699-2896
Expulsions……….........……....…738.3228
Food Services..………..…..……..736.3774
Homebound Instruction....…....….738.3261
Payroll……………..………...…..738.3225
Personnel……………...…....……738.3303
Psychological Services..............…738.3256
Purchasing………….....…………738.3298
Student Discipline………...……..738.3275
Superintendent……….........…….738.3236
Technology Education......……….736.8787
Testing Programs……………...…738.3263
Volunteering……...……..……….738.3210

Crimeline: 736.8756

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO’S

24-HOUR SECURITY NUMBER
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

INSURANCE BENEFITS
Health Insurance
All employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week in a regular budgeted
position are eligible to participate in the health insurance program provided by the State of
South Carolina’s Employee Insurance Program (EIP). Employees may choose one of the
four health insurance options: the State Health Plan Savings Plan, the State Health Plan
Standard Plan, BlueChoice Health Plan or CIGNA HMO. New employees have 31 days
from the date of employment to complete an enrollment form. The health election is for a
two-year period. Additions or deletions may also be made when any one of the following
situations occurs: (1) marriage or divorce; (2) birth, adoption or placement of a child into
the home; (3) death of a covered dependent and; (4) gain or loss of the opportunity to have
group coverage through the spouse’s employment. An employee has 31 days to initiate the
change if one of these instances occurs.
Changing from one plan to another can be done only in October, and the effective
date of the change will be January 1 of the following year.
An employee must complete and submit a Notice of Election form (NOE) to the
Benefits Department within the prescribed deadlines in order for health insurance coverage
to be effective.
Employees who terminate employment with the district (for reasons other than
gross misconduct) or their eligible dependents may buy extended coverage for group
health and dental insurance (COBRA). Active employee insurance coverage ends the first
day of the month following the last day of scheduled employment. Persons meeting the
following qualifications are also eligible to buy extended coverage for group health and
dental insurance:
1. Widow or widower of a covered employee.
2. Divorced or legally separated spouse of a covered employee.
3. Covered employee’s child who ceases to be covered as a dependent under the general
application requirements of the plan when his or her dependent status ends.
4. Covered employees whose hours are reduced so that they no longer meet eligibility
requirements under the plan.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

Employees retiring from public education or State employment should contact the Richland
Two Benefits Department at 738.3295 to enroll in retiree insurance programs at least three
weeks prior to their retirement date.
Dental Insurance
The state of South Carolina provides a dental plan at no cost to all eligible
employees. The employee’s spouse and eligible dependents may be covered at the
employee’s expense. Employees may also select supplemental dental coverage at their
own expense. An enrollment form must be submitted within 31 days of employment for
either or both of these coverages to be in effect. The dental election is for a two-year period.
Certain changes may be made when there is a change in family status (see health insurance
section).
Life Insurance
All active employees covered by any of the state-provided health plans are
automatically enrolled for life insurance coverage of $3,000 provided by the state. The
Richland Two Board of Trustees provides additional life coverage to all regularly budgeted
district employees (both part-time and full-time), at no cost to the employees. Coverage is
in the amount of one times the employee’s annual salary, with a minimum of $20,000 for
full and part-time employees. Life insurance provided by the district carries a conversion
privilege for employees whose employment terminates. Conversion must be made within
31 days of separation.
Any contributing member of the S.C. Retirement System (SCRS) or State Optional
Retirement Plan (State ORP) has an additional term life benefit equal to one full year’s
salary if the employee has at least one year of continuous employment. This benefit is
taxable to the beneficiary or can be rolled into another tax-deferred qualified retirement
plan.
Employees who meet the eligibility requirements of the state health program are
eligible to participate in the State Optional Life Insurance plan. This is a benefit for which
the employee pays. Premiums are based upon the amount of coverage selected and the age
of the employee.
For an additional premium, employees may purchase dependent life insurance for
each eligible child or for one’s spouse, if the spouse is not a state employee.
All life insurance provided is term insurance. All employees should keep beneficiary
designations up-to-date. Additional information and forms may be obtained from the
Richland Two Benefits Department.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

Long Term Disability Insurance

The Employee Insurance Program (EIP) offers basic long term disability insurance
at no cost to all active employees covered by any of the state-provided health plans.
Supplemental long term disability coverage is also available. Premiums are based on the
employee’s salary, age, and plan selected.
Long Term Care Insurance
The Long Term Care optional insurance program covers expenses associated with
custodial care on a direct pay basis.
Flexible Benefits Plan
The flexible benefits plan, administered under the MoneyPlus program, is an employee
benefits program which is available on an elective basis to all benefits-eligible employees.
This plan allows participating employees to make nontaxable payments for health and dental
insurance premiums, non-reimbursable medical expenses and dependent care expenses.
All MoneyPlus deductions are excluded from Federal, State and Social Security taxes.
UPON EMPLOYMENT ALL FULL-TIME SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ARE
AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED IN THE MONEYPLUS INSURANCE PREMIUM
PRE-TAXING FEATURE UNLESS AN EMPLOYEE REFUSES ENROLLMENT. Newly
hired employees have a 31-day period from their date of employment to sign up for the
Flexible Benefits Plan (medical spending requires completion of one year of employment
prior to becoming eligible).
One consideration of participating in the plan is that the reduced gross salary amount
will have an effect on the calculation of Social Security benefits. Further, an administration
fee is charged for participation in the MoneyPlus program.
Forms and additional information may be obtained from the Richland Two Benefits
Department (738.3295).
Retirement
All employees interested in retiring (including entrance into the TERI program)
must provide a written statement of their intent to the attention of Faye James in the Human
Resources Department. Ms. James must receive this statement at least three weeks prior to
the employee’s planned retirement date. Employees that elect to begin the TERI program
will be paid for their annual leave at the end of the TERI period.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued)

Workers’ Compensation
All employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation coverage which is provided
by the district. If an injury occurs while an employee is working for the district, then
the employee must complete and submit a “First Report of Injury” form to their school/
location as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours after the accident.
If medical treatment is needed, the employee should receive medical care from
Blythewood Family Care, 738 University Village Drive, Blythewood (461-0270) between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Palmetto Health Works, 1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3-H
(296-3500) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If medical treatment is needed during
after hours, then the employee should visit Doctors Care Ridgeview on Hardscrabble Road
or Doctors Care Northeast on Atrium Way. However, any employee in dire need of medical
attention should seek treatment at the closest medical location, or dial 911 for assistance.
Generally, most medical expenses related to an on the job injury will be covered
by Workers’ Compensation. If an injury requires the employee to lose more than seven
consecutive days of work, then Workers’ Compensation will pay two-thirds of the employee’s
average weekly wage up to a ceiling which is prescribed by the Workers’ Compensation
Commission. Sick leave must be used for days not covered by Workers’ Compensation.

NOTE: Regularly scheduled new employee orientation and benefits information sessions
are open to all employees. For a schedule of the sessions, contact the Richland Two Human
Resources Department.

TOTAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PACKAGE

Example: Teacher - 16 years of experience with a
master’s degree (based on 190 days)
Salary $53,963.00
Matching Social Security 4,128.17
Employer Portion of Retirement 6,955.83
Health&Dental Insurance (Employee/Child) 5,028.17
Worker’s Compensation 195.00
Liability&Life Insurance 155.00
TOTAL SALARY & BENEFITS: $70,425.17
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EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES (Continued)

Sick/Personal Leave
Sick/Personal leave will be granted to all employees of the district who work in
a regular budgeted position. Employees accrue Sick/Personal leave up to the following
annual maximums:
Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 1.2 days per month up to 12 days annually
Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 1.3 days per month up to 13 days annually
Personnel employed 215-235 days will accrue 1.1667 days per month up to 14 days annually
Personnel employed 12 months will accrue 1.25 days per month up to 15 days annually

Leave will accrue periodically as earned and may be taken in advance only with the
superintendent’s approval. If employment terminates prior to the end of the contract period,
or if employment starts after the beginning of the contract period, the leave entitlement will
be prorated. Unused sick leave may be accumulated up to 102 days excluding the current
year’s allocation. Any employee that misses more than five consecutive work days due to
illness must apply for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
Employees using more leave than allowed by policy are subject to loss of pay.
Absence for ANY reason must be reported by the employee in the Employee Portal in Alio,
the district’s payroll application. The appropriate reason for the absence must be listed.

Sick Leave
Of your annual Sick/Personal leave entitlement, the relative number of sick and
personal leave days that accrue will vary based on your length of service.
• For employees with less than 5 years of service, Sick Leave is accrued at the following
rates:
Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 0.9 of a day per month up to 9 days annually
Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 1.0 day per month up to 10 days annually
Personnel employed for 215-235 days accrue 0.916 of a day per month up to 11 days annually
Personnel employed for 12 months accrue 1.0 day per month up to 12 days annually

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EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES (Continued)

• On first day of the month following an employee’s 5th anniversary, Sick Leave is
accrued at the following rates:

Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 0.6 of a day per month up to 6 days annually
Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 0.7 of a day per month up to 7 days annually
Personnel employed for 215-235 days accrue 0.6666 of a day per month up to 8 days annually
Personnel employed for 12 months accrue 0.75 day per month up to 9 days annually

Personal/Emergency Leave
With the supervisor’s prior approval, a maximum of three (3) days of the total
Sick/Personal leave accrual may be used for emergencies or approved personal reasons
(including illness) annually by employees with less than five (5) full years of service in
the district. This amount increases to six (6) days for employees with five (5) full years
of uninterrupted service in the district. The increase from three (3) to six (6) Personal/
Emergency leave days is effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s
5-year anniversary date.
Although Personal/Emergency Leave is a subset of your total Sick/Personal leave
entitlement, it is accrued separately for administrative purposes.
• For employee with less than 5 years of service, Personal/Emergency Leave is accrued
at the following rates:

Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 0.3 of a day per month up to 3 days annually
Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 0.3 of a day per month up to 3 days annually
Personnel employed for 215-235 days accrue 0.25 of a day per month up to 3 days annually
Personnel employed for 12 months accrue 0.25 day per month up to 3 days annually

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• On the first day of the month following an employee’s 5th anniversary, Personal/
Emergency Leave is accrued at the following rates:

Personnel employed for 180-195 days accrue 0.6 of a day per month up to 6 days annually
Personnel employed for 200-210 days accrue 0.6 of a day per month up to 6 days annually
Personnel employed for 215-235 days accrue 0.50 of a day per month up to 6 days annually
Personnel employed for 12 months accrue 0.50 day per month up to 6 days annually

To take more than three (3) consecutive days of Personal/Emergency leave, the
employee must receive approval from the superintendent. The employee should submit a
request in writing to his or her building principal or supervisor, who will forward the request
with a recommendation to the superintendent. If approved, the days will be deducted from
the employee’s current Personal/Emergency leave balance. Employees will be allowed
to use their personal days in advance as approved by their supervisor. In the event of
separation, any negative balance will be deducted from the employee’s final check. If an
employee does not use their full allotment of personal days, the remaining balance will
be transferred to the employee’s Sick Leave balance at the end of the fiscal year and the
accrual for Personal/Emergency leave will start again at zero (0).

Requests for absences in excess of those allowed by the district’s leave policy should
be made in writing to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. Such absences
are subject to loss of a full day’s salary. Individual employees should keep accurate records
of the number of days used in all categories.
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Annual Leave, Transfer of Leave, and Leave at Retirement or Separation

For employees with a minimum of 15 years service in the district, accumulated
Sick/Personal leave in excess of 57 days will be converted to annual leave. Annual Leave
may generally be used for any reason requiring an employee to be away from work, after
proper notification and approval by the employee’s immediate supervisor. Annual leave is
cumulative up to 45 days.
Any employee who leaves the district after completing 15 or more consecutive years
of service in Richland Two may receive reimbursement for days of accumulated leave at
the current rate of substitute teacher pay. Compensation for up to 45 days of annual leave
may be applied to the employee’s annual salary for South Carolina Retirement System
purposes. For TERI participants, compensation for up to 45 days of annual leave will be
paid at the end of the TERI period.
Upon the written request of an employee, accumulated leave will be transferred to
any school district or state agency in the state as required by Section 59-1-400 and Section
8-11-46, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.
At retirement, an employee may receive credit in the S.C. Retirement System for up
to 4½ months (90 days) for unused sick leave. See board policy GCC/GDC.

Family and Medical Leave

Eligible employees will be provided leave consistent with the Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 work
weeks of unpaid family and medical leave in any 12-month fiscal year period. Appropriate
paperwork must be submitted. When the FMLA leave is foreseeable, the employee must
notify the district of the request for leave at least 30 days prior to the date when the leave
is to begin. If the leave is not foreseeable, the employee must give notice as early as is
practical. If the employee does not meet notice requirements, the district may deny the
leave or delay the leave until the notice requirements have been met.
Additional information and request forms may be obtained from each school’s main
office or from the Richland Two Human Resources Department (738.3267). See policy
GCC/GDC.
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EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES (Continued)

Military Leave
Employees who need to take military leave shall submit requests to the district
superintendent in accordance with policy GCC/GDC.
Other options for military leave include:
• Military Caregiver Leave: An eligible employee who is a spouse, son, daughter, parent
or next of kin of a covered service member with a serious injury or illness is entitled to up
to 26 workweeks of unpaid leave during a “single 12-month period” to care for the service
member.
• Qualifying Exigency Leave: An eligible employee is entitled to up to 12 work weeks of
unpaid leave during the normal 12-month period established for FMLA leave for qualifying
exigencies arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent is on
active duty, or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty, in support
of a contingency operation. See policy GCC/GDC for further information or contact the
Benefits Department at 803.738.3295.
Extended Leave
If an employee needs an extended period of time away from work beyond the time
provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act because of his or her own personal health
condition, the employee must submit a request for extended leave to the Human Resources
Department. The employee may use available sick leave while under the care of a physician.
Leave for Bereavement
Employees will be granted up to three (3) days’ leave of absence with pay for
bereavement in their household or in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be
defined as husband, wife, child, parent, brother or sister.
Subject to administrative approval, one (1) day’s leave of absence with pay will be
allowed for bereavement involving other family members such as grandparent, grandchild,
stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, parent-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, aunt, uncle,
nephew or niece.
The superintendent is authorized to extend bereavement leave under certain
circumstances. Authorized bereavement leave is not deducted from sick leave. See Board
policy GCC/GDC.
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EMPLOYEE LEAVES AND ABSENCES (Continued)

Jury Duty
Employees must notify their principal or other immediate supervisor in the event
they are subpoenaed for jury service. Employees will receive up to 10 days of their regular
pay for lost work time due to jury service.
Vacation
Personnel employed as twelve-month employees in a regular budgeted position
earn vacation leave at a rate of .83 days per month. Vacation leave is not cumulative.
Procedures Concerning Reporting Absences
All absences of staff members, whether approved or not approved by their principal
or other administrator, must be recorded in the employee portal.

SALARY INFORMATION

All employees of Richland School District Two are paid according to salary
schedules which are developed by the district administration and approved annually by the
district board of trustees. Salary schedules are published and are maintained in all building
locations within the district.
Individual salaries are determined by degree(s) earned and/or job classification
and experience. Notice of change in an employee’s status which affects salary must be
submitted to the Human Resources Department before any pay adjustments can be made.
Salary Deductions
The following is a list of non-voluntary salary deductions:
SOCIAL SECURITY (FICA) — The Social Security portion of FICA is 6.20 percent of
your covered wages, up to a maximum wage base of $106,800.00 in 2010. The Medicare
tax is 1.45 percent. There is no cap on earnings for the Medicare portion of FICA.
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION — 6.50 percent on all earnings. All teachers and
employees may participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the Optional
Retirement Program (ORP), if eligible. Please contact the district’s Benefits Department
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SALARY INFORMATION (Continued)

for details.
STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — withheld according to schedules provided
by the State and Federal governments.
Voluntary deductions from salary may include:
• INSURANCE - health, dental and life
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES
• CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS (Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union)
• U.S. SAVINGS BONDS
• MEDICAL SPENDING - Funds are deducted through payroll pre-tax and are set
aside to pay for medical expenses.
• DEPENDENT CARE - Funds are deducted through payroll pre-tax and are set
aside to pay for child care.
Annuity/Deferred Compensation
Richland School District Two offers full-time employees a program of payroll
deductions for certain annuity/deferred compensation plans. The contribution into these
plans is tax-deferred until the employee withdraws these funds.
Credit Unions
The district is affiliated with two local credit unions. Employees may join either of
these by contacting the local representative. The Payroll Office will make deductions from
full-time employees’ salaries upon receipt of an authorized statement from the credit union.
Changes can be made upon request to the credit union by the employee. The approved
credit unions in the district are: Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union 3122 Millwood
Avenue
1404 N. Millwood Avenue Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Columbia, South Carolina 29250 1.800.845.5550
803.254.5222

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SALARY INFORMATION (Continued)

Direct Deposit
All employees new to the district who serve in a regular budgeted position will be
enrolled in the direct deposit program. To begin this service, an employee must complete
an Authorization for Automatic Deposits form with an attached voided check or blank
deposit slip. On the first payday, the employee will receive a check. On the second pay
period after direct deposit, pay will be deposited automatically in the designated account.
In order to change accounts, an employee must provide a written request to the district’s
Human Resources Department at least ten days prior to the pay period for which the change
is requested.
Payroll Dates
All district employees are paid on the 15th day and the last day of each month. If the
15th or the last day falls on a weekend or a holiday, checks are issued the preceding Friday.
The following is a list of payroll dates for the 2010-2011 school year:

July 15, 2010 October 15, 2010 January 13, 2011 April 15, 2011
July 30, 2010 October 29, 2010 January 31, 2011 April 29, 2011
August 13, 2010 November 15, 2010 February 15, 2011 May 13, 2011
August 31, 2010 November 30, 2010 February 28, 2011 May 31, 2011
September 15, 2010 December 15, 2010 * March 15, 2011 June 15, 2011
September 30, 2010 December 17, 2010 * March 31, 2011 June 30, 2011

* Subs paid on Dec. 17 only

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SALARY INFORMATION (Continued)

Payroll Distribution
Employees will receive payment of wages according to the following schedule:
Employment Classification Time Location

Certified and support Available no later than 2 Online, direct deposit

employees in budgeted p.m. on district payroll date
positions

Substitute teachers Mailed one (1) day prior to Mailed to permanent

and cafeteria workers, district payroll date address on file
homebound teachers, and
adult education employees

Substitute custodial workers Available no later than 2 Assigned location

p.m. on district payroll date

Substitute bus drivers/ Available no later than 2 Support Services,

monitors p.m. on district payroll date Transportation Office

As RSD2 is now online with Employee Portal, printed pay stubs will no longer be provided
by the district. However, you are free to print and/or view your pay stub and W-2 from
the district’s Employee Portal. To access your electronic pay stubs visit www.Richland2.
org. Once you have accessed the district website’s homepage you will find the My HR
Notification link under the Employee Resources tab. Should you require assistance logging
in, there is a help link conveniently located on the Employee Portal. Please note, to log into
this system you will use your Richland Two Username and your Novell Systems Password.
For a direct link to the Employee Portal, visit https://myhr.richland2.org/EmployeePortal/
employee/login.php.

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SALARY INFORMATION
2010-2011 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR TEACHERS
ANNUAL AND DAILY SCHEDULE – 190 DAYS
Class VII Class VII Class I Class II Class III
Doctoral Degree Master’s + 30 Hours Master’s Degree Bachelor’s + 18 Hours Bachelor’s Degree
Year’s Exp. Annual Daily Annual Daily Annual Daily Annual Daily Annual

0
0 $43,273 $227.75 $40,794 $214.70 $37,937 $199.67 $34,742 $182.86 $33,180 $174.63
1 $43,273 $227.75 $40,794 $214.70 $37,937 $199.67 $34,742 $182.86 $33,180 $174.63
2 $44,573 $234.60 $41,783 $219.90 $38,933 $204.91 $35,585 $187.29 $33,852 $178.17
3 $45,830 $241.21 $42,773 $225.13 $39,928 $210.15 $36,459 $191.89 $34,687 $182.56
4 $47,173 $248.27 $43,766 $230.35 $40,907 $215.30 $37,305 $196.34 $35,494 $186.81
5 $48,468 $255.10 $44,759 $235.57 $41,907 $220.56 $38,176 $200.92 $36,332 $191.23
6 $50,708 $266.89 $46,076 $242.51 $43,080 $226.74 $39,144 $206.02 $37,131 $195.42
7 $52,007 $273.72 $47,078 $247.78 $44,068 $231.94 $40,010 $210.58 $37,958 $199.78
8 $53,296 $280.50 $48,065 $252.97 $45,066 $237.18 $40,863 $215.07 $38,755 $203.97
9 $54,592 $287.32 $49,059 $258.20 $46,054 $242.40 $41,891 $220.48 $39,585 $208.34
10 $55,894 $294.18 $50,054 $263.45 $47,046 $247.61 $42,707 $224.77 $40,382 $212.54
11 $57,526 $302.77 $51,363 $270.33 $48,224 $253.80 $43,577 $229.35 $41,209 $216.89
12 $58,824 $309.60 $52,368 $275.62 $49,217 $259.04 $44,424 $233.81 $42,006 $221.08
13 $60,116 $316.40 $53,364 $280.86 $50,204 $264.23 $45,299 $238.41 $42,837 $225.46
14 $61,416 $323.25 $54,350 $286.05 $51,264 $269.81 $46,095 $242.61 $43,633 $229.65
15 $62,713 $330.07 $55,343 $291.27 $52,190 $274.69 $46,925 $246.97 $44,461 $234.01
16 $63,895 $336.29 $56,228 $295.94 $53,076 $279.35 $47,722 $251.17 $45,260 $238.21
17 $65,076 $342.51 $57,115 $300.61 $53,963 $284.02 $48,549 $255.52 $46,087 $242.56
18 $66,257 $348.72 $58,002 $305.27 $54,850 $288.69 $49,350 $259.74 $46,888 $246.78
19 $67,524 $355.39 $58,554 $308.18 $55,390 $291.53 $49,797 $262.09 $47,318 $249.04
20 $67,862 $357.17 $59,215 $311.66 $56,058 $295.05 $50,248 $264.46 $47,754 $251.34
21 $68,750 $361.84 $59,880 $315.15 $56,719 $298.52 $50,706 $266.88 $48,198 $253.68
22-27 $69,635 $366.50 $60,545 $318.66 $57,385 $302.03 $51,165 $269.28 $48,642 $256.01
*Inc. #1 $70,520 $371.16 $61,211 $322.17 $58,048 $305.51 $51,632 $271.75 $49,092 $258.38
Inc. #2 $71,071 $374.05 $62,162 $327.17 $58,602 $308.44 $51,803 $272.65 $49,127 $258.56
Inc. #3 $71,626 $376.98 $62,316 $327.97 $59,154 $311.34 $52,350 $275.52 $49,698 $261.57
*Advance $72,180 $379.90 $62,866 $330.87 $59,709 $314.26 $52,909 $278.47 $50,266 $264.56

*Advance to inc. #1 upon completing the 28th year and with a valid teacher certificate. Five years’
service and a valid teacher certificate are required for advancement to the next highest increment.
Advancement is automatic.
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2010-11 School Year Calendar

July 4: Independence Day March 9: Early dismissal for

August 12-18: All Teachers Workday/ Elementary Schools

Professional Development March 21: All Teachers Workday/

Professional Development
August 19: First Day for Students (inclement weather make-up day)
September 6: Labor Day (holiday) April 4-8: Spring Break (holidays)
September 29: Half-day for Elementary/ April 22: All Teachers Workday/
Middle Schools for parent/ Professional Development
teacher conference (inclement weather make-up day)
October 22: All Teachers District Inservice April 27: Early dismissal for
October 27: Early dismissal for Elementary Elementary Schools
Schools May 30: Memorial Day (holiday)
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break June 3: Last Day of school
(holidays)
June 4: All Teachers Workday/
December 20-31: Winter Break Professional Development
(holidays)
January 14: All Teachers Workday/
Professional Development
January 17: Martin Luther King Day
(holiday)
February 2: Early dismissal for Elementary
Schools ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
February 21: Presidents Day (holiday
By state law, three inclement weather
inclement weather make-up day) make-up days must be scheduled. If
more than three inclement weather make-
For the latest information on Richland Two please up days are needed, the Superintendent’s
visit our web site at www.richland2.org, watch Faculty Advisory Council will make
R2TV on cable channel 12, or Time Warner Digital recommendations to the superintendent.
Cable subscribers may watch R2TV anytime through (Approved by FAC 11/04/2009)
On Demand by tuning to channel 1234.
(Approved by BOT 12/08/2009)
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