GBA Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Education subscribes to the fullest extent the principles of the dignity of all people and of their labors. It also recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to have persons of diverse backgrounds on the district's staff.

GBAA Sexual Harassment

District 49 is committed to a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is recognized as a form of sex discrimination and thus a violation of the laws which prohibit sex discrimination.

GBC FMLA Eligible Staff Leaves and Absences

The Board of Education shall provide a plan for leaves and absences designed to help members of the staff maintain their physical health, take care of family and other personal emergencies, and fulfill mandatory military orders.

GBC-R FMLA Eligible Staff Leaves and Absences

To initiate a leave request under federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the employee must complete a leave of absence application (GBC-E).

GBCA Non FMLA Eligible Staff Leaves and Absences

The Board of Education shall provide a plan for leaves and absences designed to help employees who are ineligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) maintain their physical health, take care of family and other personal emergencies, and discharge important and necessary obligations.

GBCA-R Non FMLA Eligible Staff Leaves and Absences

For a leave to be granted under this policy, the following steps must be followed:

GBCAG Staff Unpaid Leave of Absence

An employee, having completed three (3) consecutive years of satisfactory performance, may request an unpaid leave of absence for one school year.

GBD Vacation Leave and Holidays

GBDD Employee Benefits

The board of education recognizes that benefits in addition to base salary are an integral part of the total compensation plan for staff members.

GBEA Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest

District employees are expected to perform the duties of the position to which they are assigned and to observe rules of conduct and ethical principles established by state law and District policies and regulations.

GBEA-R Staff Ethics/Conflicts of Interest

GBEB Staff Conduct and Responsibilities

All staff members shall have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with and abide by federal and state laws as these effect their work, and the policies and regulations of the district.

GBEB-R-1 Staff Conduct and Responsibilities - Professional Boundaries

In a professional staff/student relationship, staff members maintain boundaries with students that are consistent with their professional code of conduct and obligations.

GBEB-R-2 Staff Conduct and Responsibilities - Employee Reporting of Criminal Arrest

Notice upon arrest for specific criminal offenses

GBEBA Staff Dress, Accessories and Grooming

School District 49 strives to create the conditions where all students are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be successful, competent, and productive citizens. Student performance, achievement, and preparation for lifetime success are positively affected by the professional appearance of our staff.

GBEC Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace

The Board recognizes the importance of maintaining a workplace that is free from alcohol and drugs to enhance the safety and welfare of employees and students and ensure compliance with applicable law. Accordingly, it shall be a violation of Board policy for any district employee to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs on district property, in or on district vehicles or any other school approved vehicle, at any school-sponsored activity or event, or off district property when the employee is on duty.

GBEE Staff Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications

The internet and electronic communications have vast potential to support curriculum, learning and business activities. The Board of Education believes they should be used in schools as a resource to educate, inform and to conduct day to day business.

GBEE-1 Participatory Media Use

The purpose of this policy is to govern official contributions and engagement in social media and other online communication platforms.

GBEE-1-R Participatory Media Use

It is important to provide district-wide guidance for leveraging participatory media, while facilitating brand engagement and reputation management.

GBGA Staff Health and Medical Examination Requirements

Through its overall safety program and various policies pertaining to school personnel, the Board of Education shall seek to ensure the safety, encourage employees during working hours, and assist them in the maintenance of good health.

GBGA-R Staff Health

The following procedures shall be followed when evaluating the employment status of an employee infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) including those staff members diagnosed as having Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and those suspected of being infected with HIV.

GBGAB First Aid Training

GBGB Staff Personal Security and Safety

Offense against school employees
The following procedures shall be followed in instances of assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, knowingly false allegation of child abuse, or any alleged offense under the “Colorado Criminal Code” by a student directed towards a teacher or other school employee.

GBGD Workers' Compensation

An employee is eligible for workers' compensation leave from the District during the period of time he/she is temporarily disabled as a direct result of injury arising out of and in the course of his/her employment which qualifies for an indemnity payment from the workers' compensation division of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

GBGD-R Worker's Compensation

Medical provider
The District will select at least four medical providers authorized to perform worker's compensation evaluations. These providers must be acceptable to the insurance carrier for which the District contracts for services.