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WELCOME TO SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-UNIVERSAL CITY
ISD!
ContentsWelcome to SCUC ISDWhat we are aboutQuick Reference GuideDistrict School CalendarDistrict MapEmployee LeaveCompensationBenefitsTechnology ResourcesProfessional Development OpportunitiesNTA Session OverviewGeneral Questions and FAQ’sNew Hire Checklist
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WELCOME TO SCUC ISD!We would like to welcome you to our SCUC ISD team! Our District is family-oriented with a small-town atmosphere, valuing the strengths and talents of each individual staff member and families among us. We know that you will take pride in your work as you impact our student successes each and every day.
This guide is designed to provide you with helpful information and resources to ensure a smooth transition into your new career.
We wish you a successful year!
Kelly KovacsChief Academic Officer
JD MosleyExecutive Director
Of Facilities
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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, a diverse community founded in trust & transparency, commits to empower all
students to fulfill lifelong potential through inspiring learning experiences.
District Priorities
1. All Graduates will be College and/or Career and/or Military Ready2. High-performing and Engaged Workforce3. Highly Satisfied Students, Parents and Community4. Efficient District and Campus Operations
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SCUC ISD Belief Statements
District Values Leadership, Character, Commitment, Service, and Learning
● We believe all students have the capacity to learn and excel.● We believe a safe, secure and supportive environment is paramount to learning.● We believe in living our core values of leadership, character, commitment, service and
learning.● We believe engaging, interactive and authentic teaching creates empowered, inspired
learners prepared for our changing world.● We believe technology is a relevant tool that enhances learning in and beyond the
classroom.● We believe in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) that fosters collaboration for
continuous improvement.● We believe transparent, clear and timely communication among all is critical to success.● We believe measures of success go beyond standardized testing.● We believe public education is defined by the local community, with limited state
involvement.
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Dynamic Leader● Help and support others by leading by example with integrity and taking the initiative
willingly.
Self Motivated● Possess and practice grit and perseverance through dedicated application of real
world skills and driven by a sense of purpose.
Skilled Communicator● Communicate with transparency and confidence, tailored to the audience/situation.
Service Oriented● Demonstrate selfless citizenship and a sense of community through volunteering by
serving others.
Future Ready● Utilize resiliency and critical thinking skills to adapt and be prepared for changes in
the real world.
Portrait of an SCUC ISD Graduate
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SCUC ISD Main Phone Number 210-945-6200SCUC ISD Business and Finance Fax Number 210-945-6250SCUC ISD Human Resources Fax Number 210-945-6252SCUC ISD Central Office Address 1060 Elbel Rd.
Schertz, TX 78154
Superintendent Dr. Clark Ealy 210-945-6235
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Damon Edwards 210-945-6228Student and Employee Services
Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Cannon 210-945-6204Human Resources and Benefits
Chief Financial Officer and Wayne Pruski 210-945-6263Chief Operations Officer
Chief Academic Officer Kelly Kovacs 210-945-6227
Executive Director for Operations J.D. Mosley 210-945-6205
Directors:
Athletics, Physical Education and Health Scott Lehnhoff 210-945-6494
Child Nutrition Maggie Cornejo 210-945-6045
Counseling & College, Career and Military Ready Cassandrea Gracia 210-945-6444
Elementary Education Veronica Goldhorn 210-945-6226
Fine Arts Mike Lipe 210-945-6248
Human Resources Shannon Burns 210-945-6204
Purchasing Jesse Luna 210-945-6223
Secondary Education Ernie Reynolds 210-945-6226
Special Education Kimberly Ferguson 210-945-6440
Technology Dr. Karla Burkholder 210-945-6030
Transportation Francisco Perez 210-945-6224
Quick Reference Phone Numbers
Revised as of: 3/19/21
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5 Early Release for Students 5 PLC/PD Staff (PM) 11 Student/Staff Holiday22-26 Student/Staff Holiday
17 Early Release for students17 End of 2nd Grading Period/End of Semester 120-31 Student/Staff Holiday
3 PLC/PD Staff (Student Holiday) 4 Start of 3rd Grading Period17 Student/Staff Holiday
OCTOBER 2021
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NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022
5-11 Staff Development/Teacher Workday12 First Day of School/Start of 1st Grading Period
AUGUST 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021
27 End of 4th Grading Period/End of Semester 227 Last Day of School/Early Release for Students30 Holiday31 (Bad Weather Make-up Day)
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MAY 2022 JUNE 2022 JULY 2022
FEBRUARY 2022 MARCH 2022
15 Student/Staff Holiday22 Early Release for Students22 PLC/PD for Staff (PM)
APRIL 2022
4 Early Release for Students 4 PLC/PD (PM)21 Student/Staff Holiday21 (Bad Weather Make-up Day)
11 End of 3rd Grading Period14-18 Student/Staff Holiday
21 Start of 4th Grading Period
2021-2022 SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-UNIVERSAL CITY ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR
Student/Staff Holiday
PD/Teacher Work Day
(Student Holiday)
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First/LastInstructional Days
Grading Period
STAAR Testing
InclementWeather
Make-up Day
Graduation Dates:(Graduation Information
Updated on 8/23/21)Allison L. Steele ELC
When: TBDWhere: TBD
Time: TBD
Byron P. Steele IIWhen: TBDWhere: TBD
Time: TBD
Samuel ClemensWhen: TBDWhere: TBD
Time: TBD
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If an Emergency Situation Should Occur, Such as Severe Weather: an announcement will be released from the Superintendent’s office to local radio & television stations. Information and updates will also be communicated via School Messenger, Facebook, Twitter & postings on the district website. Stay informed by keeping your contact information current and visiting us at www.scuc.txed.net
STAAR TESTING
Full list of the State Testing dates can be located on the TEA website: https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/.
JUNE 2022:JUNE 21 - English I (retest)
Grade 5 Mathematics (retest)Grade 8 Mathematics (retest)
JUNE 22 - Algebra I (retest)Biology (retest)U.S. History (retest)
Grade 5 Reading (retest)Grade 8 Reading (retest)
JUNE 23 - English II (retest)JUNE 24 - STAAR Make-up
MAY 2022:MAY 3 - U.S. History MAY 4 - Algebra IMAY 5 - Biology
Grade 8 ScienceMAY 6 - Grade 8 Social Studies
STAAR Make-upMAY 10 - Grades 3-4 Mathematics
Grades 6-7 MathematicsGrades 5 Mathematics (retest)Grade 8 Mathematics (retest)
MAY 11 - Grades 3-4 ReadingGrades 6-7 ReadingGrade 5 Reading (retest)Grade 8 Reading (retest)
MAY 12 - Grade 5 Science
APRIL 2022: APRIL 5 - Grade 4 Writing
Grade 5 MathematicsGrade 7 WritingGrade 8 MathematicsEnglish I
APRIL 6 - Grade 5 ReadingGrade 8 Reading
APRIL 7 - English IIAPRIL 8 - STAAR Make-up
DECEMBER 2021: ➣ DECEMBER 7 - English I➣ DECEMBER 8 - Algebra I
BiologyU.S. History
➣ DECEMBER 9 - English II➣ DECEMBER 10 - STAAR EOC Make-up
➣ Retest/Initial Test As Appropriate
Early Release Days:• Friday, Sept. 17• Friday, Oct. 8• Friday, Nov. 5• Friday, Dec. 17• Friday, Feb. 4• Friday, Apr. 22• Friday, May 27
www.scuc.txed.net
Bell Schedule:(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
7:40 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.(Early Release at 12:20)• Cibolo Valley EL• Green Valley EL• Jordan Inter• Rose Garden EL• Schertz EL• Schlather Inter• Sippel EL• Wilder Inter
8:10 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.(Early Release at 12:50)• Corbett JH• Dobie JH• Paschal EL• Watts EL• Wiederstein EL
8:40 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(Early Release at 1:20)• Clemens HS• DAEP• Steele HS
8:30 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.(Early Release at 12:50)• Allison L. Steele
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Employee LeaveHow many days of paid leave do SCUC ISD employees receive per year? The State of Texas provides five days of personal leave each school year. State personal leavemay be used at the employee’s discretion, subject to policy limitations [see policy DEC (Local)] in the SCUC ISD Board Policy Online Manual. The District provides local leave, which is accrued throughout the school year. The number of local leave days provided to employees is based on the number of days worked, according to the table below. Leave balances are available in Employee Access, which run approximately one month behind.
What is the difference between state and local leave? State minimum personal leave is provided by the Texas Education Agency and can be used at theemployee’s discretion, based on the District leave guidelines. Local sick days are provided by
SCUC ISD and are used for employee or family members illness. A medical certification is required for absences more than three consecutive workdays.
What are the guidelines for using state leave? Use of personal leave:A request for personal leave must be submitted through Eduphoria (Formspace) to the principal or supervisor two working days prior to the anticipated absence.Limitations on state leave:● Shall not exceed three consecutive workdays● Not allowed on the day before a school holiday, the day after a school holiday, professional
or staff development days, or days scheduled for district-wide standardized tests● The Superintendent, or designee, may approve exceptions to these limits with documented
emergency circumstances
What happens if I do not use all of my leave by the end of the school year? At the end of each school year, any unused local sick leave or state personal leave is carried over to the next school year. Should you choose to leave SCUC ISD, any accrued state personal leave can be transferred to any K-12 institution within the state of Texas; whereas, accrued local sick leave does not transfer.
Who should I call with questions about leave? Employees should first direct specific questions about leave usage to his/her supervisor. For additional questions regarding leave balances, please contact the payroll office at 210-945-6246.
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Compensation
When will I receive my first paycheck?The date an employee receives his/her first paycheck will depend on their start date. All professional and paraprofessional employees are paid monthly. Auxiliary employees are paid semi-monthly.
Monthly employees are paid on the 20th day of the month or the earliest business day prior if the pay day falls on a weekend. Semi-monthly auxiliary employees are paid twice per month, on the 15th and the last working day of each month, or the earliest business day prior to payday if it falls on a weekend.
The annual salary of a professional or paraprofessional employee is paid in 12 monthly payments, and auxiliary employees are paid in 24 semi-monthly payments. This is intended to provide continuous, year-round income for all employees.During the school year, if you are on a monthly pay cycle and you started work after the 5th of the month, then you will receive your first paycheck on the following month’s scheduled pay day. For auxiliary employees, paychecks will be issued on the designated payroll closing date.
Who should I call with payroll questions?Any payroll questions can be directed to Jeff Teske, Payroll Supervisor, at [email protected] or at 210-945-6246.
What is TRS and when do I qualify? Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is the public pension plan of the State of Texas. TRS provides retirement and related benefits for those employed by public schools, colleges and universities supported by the State of Texas. TRS is an alternative to the Social Security system in which benefits-eligible SCUC ISD employees are required to participate. The money deducted from your payroll check by SCUC ISD is sent monthly directly to TRS and placed in a retirement account in your name. You cannot opt out of these deductions because they are mandated by the state as long as you work in the Texas Public School System. Once you have worked under TRS for five years, you will be vested in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. TRS also has a life insurance benefit, in which you will need to name a beneficiary in order to be valid.
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SCUCISD 2021-2022 Pay Calendars
**Pay dates represent the pay period used to post employee leave dates, supplemental
pay and absence deductions.
Semi-Monthly Employees Employees Paid Two Times per Month
Beginning Date for Pay Cycle
End Date for Pay Cycle Pay Date
8/15/2021 8/28/2021 9/15/2021**
8/29/2021 9/11/2021 9/30/2021
9/12/2021 10/2/2021 10/15/2021
10/3/2021 10/16/2021 10/29/2021
10/17/2021 10/30/2021 11/15/2021
10/31/2021 11/13/2021 11/30/2021
11/14/2021 11/27/2021 12/15/2021
11/28/2021 12/11/2021 12/30/2021
12/12/2021 12/25/2021 1/14/2022
12/26/2021 1/15/2022 1/31/2022
1/16/2022 1/29/2022 2/15/2022
1/30/2022 2/12/2022 2/28/2022
2/13/2022 2/26/2022 3/15/2022
2/27/2022 3/12/2022 3/31/2022
3/13/2022 4/2/2022 4/14/2022
4/3/2022 4/16/2022 4/29/2022
4/17/2022 4/30/2022 5/13/2022
5/1/2022 5/14/2022 5/31/2022
5/15/2022 6/4/2022 6/15/2022
6/5/2022 6/18/2022 6/30/2022
6/19/2022 7/2/2022 7/15/2022
7/3/2022 7/16/2022 7/29/2022
7/17/2022 7/30/2022 8/15/2022
7/31/2022 8/12/2022 8/31/2022
**9/15/21 paycheck will include 8/6-8/13 for CN & Trans. Also 8/9-8/13 for Lunch Monitors.
**260 day employees will be paid supplemental pay for days worked from 8/16 – 8/31.
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SCUCISD 2021-2022 Pay Calendars
**Monthly pay dates represent the pay period used to post employee leave dates, supplemental pay and absence deductions.
Monthly Employees Employees Paid One Time per Month
Beginning Date for Pay Cycle
End Date for Pay Cycle Pay Date
7/25/2021 8/21/2021 9/20/2021
8/22/2021 9/25/2021 10/20/2021
9/26/2021 10/23/2021 11/19/2021
10/24/2021 11/20/2021 12/20/2021
11/21/2021 12/25/2021 1/20/2022
12/26/2021 1/22/2022 2/18/2022
1/23/2022 2/19/2022 3/18/2022
2/20/2022 3/26/2022 4/20/2022
3/27/2022 4/30/2022 5/20/2022
5/1/2022 5/28/2022 6/20/2022
5/29/2022 6/25/2022 7/20/2022
6/26/2022 7/23/2022 8/19/2022
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Employee Benefits
How do I sign up for benefits?Online enrollment for Benefits takes place athttps://www.scucbenefits.com/login.asp
Username: Your Social Security number.Password: Last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) followed by the last two digits of your birth year.
When is benefits enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year?Open enrollment for summer hires and returning employees for 2021-2022 school year willbe July 19 through August 13, 2021. New Hires throughout the year have 30 days from their
date of hire (first duty day) to complete enrollment.
When do my benefits begin?Upon your enrollment, benefits coverage begins on the first of the month after your start date. For example, if your start date is August 11th, your benefits begin September 1st.
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Employee Benefits
What coverage will I have if I don’t enroll in any district benefits?
SCUC ISD offers all employees a $25,000 Life Insurance policy paid by the district. You will need to enroll even if you choose to decline other benefits in order to designate abeneficiary for the Life Insurance. If you do not enroll within the 30 day period, you willhave to wait until the next Open Enrollment.
What happens if I have a life changing event?You may change your benefit election during the year if you experience a life changingevent (birth, death of dependent, marriage, loss of job, etc.). This change must be madewithin 30 days of the event.
Who should I call with benefits questions?
We’re here to help!
Please contact Jackie Portela, Employee Benefits Specialist at 210-945-6216 or by email [email protected], with any questions. Our office is located in the William Malish Administrative Building, 1060 Elbel Rd., Schertz, TX 78154. We are open from 8:00am -4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
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Retirement
SCUC ISD Provides Retirement Plan Services thru National Plan Administrators (NPA), a licensed and bonded third party administration company that specializes in assisting employers with
fringe benefit plans.
403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuities (TDA) is a deferred tax arrangement, which is specifically allowedby Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contribution amounts are not taxable income to the employees until the amounts are withdrawn by or distributed to them.
403(b AND 457 PLAN ADVANTAGES
● Contributions through salary reduction agreements are made on a tax-deferredbasis. These amounts are not subject to federal income taxation until distributed.
● Any interest earnings and/or gains are also tax-deferred.● Saving for future needs is easier when your contribution is made directly from your
paycheck.● This is income in addition to your TRS retirement plan income.
What vendors are approved through National Plan Administrators?Authorized vendors under the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD 403(b) Planhttp://www.scuc.txed.net/Page/31993
403(b) Employee Handbook https://www.scuc.txed.net/Page/31119
To set up or make changes to these accounts, please contact National Plan Administrators directly at 1-800-880-2776.
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TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCESThe District's Intranet is the Launch Page for many items we use for district access. Your username and password are the same as logging onto a computer.
ClassLink is our Single Sign On portal. Your username and password are the same as your email. https://launchpad.classlink.com/scuc
What are TechMates and what do they do? Each campus has at least one TechMate. A TechMate is a regular classroom teacher who has the additional responsibility to help troubleshoot any technology issues staff may have had to assist with campus technology training as directed by their campus administration. A list of TechMates for each campus can be found on the Technology Department page under Campus Technology Contacts.
How do I request Tech Help? You have several options for Tech Help. If you are assigned to a campus, each campus has a TechMate designated to assist you with questions about using your technology. We also have a Tech Help Desk that you can reach by calling 210-619-4357, Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm. If you should need assistance with your computer hardware, you may need to complete a technology work order. This work order should be entered through the Eduphoria System under the Help Desk application.
What is SCUC’s policy regarding BYOD? SCUC has adopted a Bring Your Own Device policy which allows students to bring electronic devices to school for classroom use. Campus and classroom use of those devices varies based on campus preferences. Please check with your campus administrator for more details. Mobile Device standards and contact information can be found on the Technology Department/Mobile Devices page.
Who do I contact for Instructional Technology Help? Lana Scott - Wiederstein, Rose Garden, Paschal, Watts, Green Valley, and Sippel Elementary,[email protected] Oliver - Cibolo Valley & Schertz Elementary/Jordan, Schlather & Wilder Intermediate, [email protected] Coolbaugh - Secondary Campuses, [email protected]
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What browser do I need to use and how do I log into SCUC programs? All SCUC programs currently work well in Google Chrome. Please access the following programs via Classlink, our Single Sign On portal. You will log in with your SCUC email username and password.
● Eduphoria: SCUC username and password● 0ffice 365 eMail, Calendars, Groups, Sites, and Drive: SCUC email address and password● Employee Access● SmartFind SAMS● TxGradebook● Google Drive: username is your district email address and password for your first log in
it is: scucXXXXXX (last two digits are current month)
Please contact the campus TechMate or the Instructional Technology Coordinator assigned to your campus for more information on setting up ClassLink.
Am I required to have a web page? All teachers are required to maintain a webpage. Training opportunities are available during the summer and the campus webmaster will provide training on campus. For additional support or questions, your campus webmaster can be found on the Technology Services website under Campus Technology Contacts.
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD is committed to growing talent from within by accelerating leadership development and providing multiple opportunities for professional development to meet the needs of our students and workforce.
New Administrator Training First year administrators will be provided ongoing professional development on SCUC ISD leadership and expectations. A New Administrator Boot Camp will take place in August. Contact Ernie Reynolds [email protected] or Veronica Goldhorn [email protected] for more information.
Aspiring Leaders Academy Interested in school leadership? Consider applying for Aspiring Leaders Academy! Applications are sent out via district-wide email in the fall of each year. Meetings for those accepted begin in October and usually take place monthly. Topics include everything from what impacts student success to how district budgets are run. Sessions are run by the Student and Employee Services (SES) staff along with guest speakers.
Gifted and Talented All core teachers are required to complete a 30-hour Gifted and Talented Education training by the end of their first year of teaching. After that, teachers must attend a 6-hour refresher training annually. Please contact Michelle Payne [email protected] for more information about training options. If you have completed the 30-hour training at another district, you must be able to show completion of these courses from your previous district/institution.
Counselor Training Counselors will be provided monthly training and planning time during the school day. This schedule will be communicated to the counseling staff by Cassandra Gracia [email protected], Director of Counseling and College, Career and Military Readiness.
Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) In SCUC ISD Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) are developed at every level, from classroom teacher to district superintendent. We believe that meeting regularly in PLC's allows us to work collaboratively on common goals with a deep focus on learning. Meeting and learning from colleagues regularly is a proven way to impact the structure and culture of a school and improve practices at all levels.
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New Educator Support Team (NEST) All educators new to SCUC ISD are asked to attend our three-day professional development, Inspire Academy (New Educator Induction). Participants will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions designed to help with the understanding SCUC ISD expectations in all aspects of teaching and learning. In addition, first year teachers are provided with four professional development days during the school year in which they are hired. These follow-up days allow our new teachers to continue to grow in their craft of teaching, observe fellow teachers, and discuss their areas of opportunity with experienced educators. Teachers new to the district with more than one year of experience will have two follow-up days during the school year to allow them to observe classrooms and hear more about SCUC and teaching and learning. Please see our New Educator Support Team website (http://bit.ly/SCUCNEST) for more information or contact Serena Georges-Penny, Director of Curriculum & PD at [email protected].
Summer Professional Learning Options
We have a number of optional summer Professional Development opportunities available at no charge to you! If you would like to start your professional learning journey at SCUC before August 2nd, take a look at our Summer Professional Learning Catalog at http://bit.ly/SCUCSummerLearning2021. See a session you would like to attend? Just register in Eduphoria (the links are provided in the catalog) and show up! If you have questions about a particular session, simply reach out to the district contact person listed, or contact Serena Georges-Penny, Director of Curriculum & PD at [email protected].
T-TESS Training
All teachers coming to SCUC ISD are asked to complete three hours of T-TESS training, including those who have received this training in a previous district. This T-TESS overview will be provided during our August 3-day professional development, Inspire Academy. Teachers joining SCUC ISD after Inspire Academy will be provided with several options to obtain the training. For T-TESS training options, please see our professional development management system, KickUP.
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What is Inspire Academy and why should I attend?
Inspire Academy is our 3-day new educator induction program designed to help educators new to our district get acclimated and learn more about Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD priorities and initiatives, curriculum and instruction, special programs, and more. This school year, Inspire Academy will take place on August 2nd-4th at Corbett Junior High School. For more information on Inspire Academy, please see our New Education Support Team (NEST) website: http://bit.ly/SCUCNEST.
Inspire Academy also includes year-long support in small cohorts for all teachers new to the district. While the August three-day orientation will focus on student-centered teaching, safe and caring environment, technology, and curriculum support, the follow-up days will reinforce these ideas while providing opportunities for teachers to visit other classrooms in a “Grand Rounds” format, with reflection about what they observed and/or additional support about social media, retirement planning, and more.
What if I am a new hire, but I am not a teacher - do I have to attend Inspire Academy (New Educator Induction)? All educators new to SCUC ISD are required to attend the first day of Inspire Academy. This includes teachers (special education, interventionists, and support staff), administrators, counselors, librarians, and instructional paraprofessionals. Nurses, diagnosticians/LSSPs, and other Special Education support staff such as VI, Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists are not required to attend. However, if you would like to attend Inspire Academy, please review the session information found on our New Educator Support Team website at http://bit.ly/SCUCNEST. We would be delighted to see you there!
Where can I learn more about Inspire Academy (New Educator Induction)? For more information about Inspire Academy, visit our SCUC ISD New EducatorSupport Team (NEST) website at: http://bit.ly/SCUCNEST
Who should I contact with questions about Inspire Academy? Please feel free to Serena Georges-Penny at 210-945-6015 or email [email protected].
Office Hours: Summer Hours – June 1st-July 30th Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm (Fridays Closed) Normal Business Hours – Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
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Annual Required TrainingEach year employees are required to complete specific training courses based on their job assignment. The majority of the courses will be completed through an online training portal called Eduhero. You will need to create an account. Instructions to create an account are below. Once your account is created, you will be assigned a learning plan that outlines the courses you will be required to complete.
● Register: Go to www.eduhero.net - you must use your district email.● Verify: Check your email and verify account. If the confirmation email does not come to
your inbox, please check your clutter, junk mail folders and email quarantine. If you useyour cell phone to check email, please check your"Other" inbox as well. If you do not find the confirmation in any of these locations. Emailthe good folks at [email protected] and they will be able to assist you.
● Please note: During your initial login you are required to select your campus and passwordretrieval question. All other options may be skipped. Please be sure to select your campusor department! If you are not assigned to a campus/department, please select CentralOffice.
● Employees will complete the KnowBe4 CyberSecurity Training, accessible in ClassLink viathe KnowBe4 Security Awareness app.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK The SCUC ISD Employee Handbook is available on the district website under Human Resources Department. The purpose of the handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the way for a successful year. You are expected to read the handbook and are required to sign an acknowledgment form through your Frontline Central account.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access my SCUC e-mail?
During New Hire Orientation, you will set up your network login profile and your emailaccount.
For most employees, your email address will be the first letter of your first name followedby your entire last name @scuc.txed.net.
For example, Jane Smith’s email is [email protected]
To finish setting up your email, log into a district computer by entering your first initial/last name (ie: jsmith) for the user name (in most cases). Your initial password will be given to you at New Hire Orientation. (Ex: scucXXXXXX)
You will then be prompted to change this generic password. Please use at least 8 characters and make sure it is alphanumeric. Type this password in twice. Your Office 365 email account will use the same password you set up in the last step. Please call the SCUC ISD help desk at 210-945-4357 if you need assistance logging into your computer.
What is the dress code for employees? An employee’s dress and grooming shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.
How do I get my employee ID badge? Each campus is responsible for providing photo ID badges and building keys for each staff member. If your position is at the Central Office complex, you will be given an ID badge by Human Resources.
Where can I find the current SCUC ISD school calendar?The current SCUC ISD School Calendar can be found on the district website Home page. SCUC Calendars
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow can I view SCUC ISD employee policies? Employee policies are located on the SCUC ISD website by clicking on “About SCUC,” and then “Board Policy.” A search can be done by a word/phrase or by Policy Code.
After turning in previous employment records, when will my pay be adjusted? Retroactive pay will be issued back to your first duty day upon receipt of all service records, employment verification and official transcripts. Retroactive pay will only be issued within the school year the records are received. You can verify that SCUC has received your service records and transcripts by logging into Employee Access.
What is Employee Access? Employee Access provides all SCUC ISD employees the ability to view and/or print the following information:
● Detailed paycheck information (last 18 pay dates)● Year to date earnings (January - December)● Deductions● Detailed leave activity● W-2 forms (past 10 years)● Self service - Demographic Maintenance (ability to edit address, phone number,
email address, and emergency contact.
How do Paraprofessionals and Auxiliary employees get set up for KRONOS?
● The employee’s supervisor will show each new employee how to get set up in thetime clock.
● You are expected to clock in and out every time you arrive or leave your campus ordepartment.
● Most employees will have four punches per day depending on their job assignment.
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New Hire “To Do List”:We recognize that as a new hire, you have a lot on your plate! We hope this list of
possible “to do” items helps get you started on the right foot.
❏ Review benefits plans and supplemental products, then sign up or declineemployee benefits within 30 days of my hire date (first duty day) at:https://www.scucbenefits.com/login.asp
Username: the first initial of my first name, the first six characters of my
last name, and the last four digits of my Social Security number
Password: my date of birth in a number format in this order (YYYYMMDD).
If I have questions about benefits, contact Jackie Portela, Benefits Specialistat 210-945-6216 or by email at [email protected].
❏ Log into Eduphoria from Classlink within the next few days. My logininformation for district computers, email and Eduphoria is:
Username: ____________ Password:____________
❏ Register for Gifted and Talented Training, Technology, and/or otherprofessional learning in Eduphoria and attend! (Summer Catalog:https://online.fliphtml5.com/ocwej/kbzt/#p=1
❏ Get ready for Inspire Academy on August 2 - 4, 2021.More information: http://bit.ly/SCUCNEST
❏ Check my Employee Access account to ensure my information is accurate.
❏ Call into the absence management system (SAMS) to get my account set up.
❏ Breathe!
❏ Others:
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