ASD File. GCO
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEACHER PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

The School Board will adopt and the Superintendent will implement a teacher performance and
evaluation system. The performance and evaluation system will include procedures, evaluation
criteria and other components necessary to evaluate certified teaching personnel.

The School Board will involve teachers and administrators in the development of the teacher
performance and evaluation system by providing such teachers with notice and an opportunity
to comment on their provisions. However, all final decisions relative to evaluation procedures,
criteria and components will remain with the School Board.

Legal References: RSA 189:1-a, RSA 189:14-a, NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed. 302.02(n), NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed. 304.01(b)

Adopted: May 8, 2012
Revised: December 9, 2014

ASD File: GCQC
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESIGNATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

All staff members who sign a contract are expected to honor the contract.

Resignations tendered between the time the employee signs the contract and July 1 of a given year may not be accepted unless and until a suitable and fully qualified replacement is hired. Resignations tendered after July 1 of the year of the contract may not be accepted nor will the employee be released from his/her contractual duties.
However, the Board recognizes that extenuating circumstances may arise which warrants it giving special consideration to a resignation request. In these instances, the Board may make exceptions to this policy on a case by case basis.

If an employee under contract breaches his/her contractual obligations to the district, or fails to abide by the terms of this policy, the Board may initiate such legal actions as it deems appropriate, including monetary damages from the employee.

In addition, if a teacher violates the terms of his/her contract, the Board shall notify the teacher certification division of the Department of Education.

Adopted: November 14, 2000

ASD File: GCR
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
NON-SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS

When a person is hired on a regular, full-time basis, the Board considers that it has given
him/her full-time employment. It expects employees to give the responsibilities of their positions
in the district precedence.

Outside work done by a staff member is of concern to the Board insofar as it may interfere with
the position for which the Board has hired that individual to perform. As such, an employee will
not perform any duties related to an outside job during his/her regular working hours employee
may not use any district facilities, equipment, or materials in performing outside work.

Adopted: November 14, 2000
Revised: November 14, 2023

ASD File: GCRD
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TUTORING FOR PAY

No teacher may receive pay for tutoring one of his/her own pupils during the school year. A teacher should also avoid tutoring any child from the Auburn Village School. All questions regarding tutoring should be referred to the Principal.
However, the Board recognizes that extenuating circumstances may arise which warrants’ it giving special consideration to a teacher tutoring his/her own pupil. In these instances, the Principal is authorized to make exceptions to this policy on a case by case basis.
The above does not apply to homebound instruction or summer programming developed in conjunction with school administration.
Adopted: November 14, 2000

ASD File: GDM
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPPORT STAFF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Support staff employees are an integral part of the district’s total staff. Their training and development are essential to the operation of the school.

All classified employees shall be encouraged to grow in job skills and to take additional training that will improve their skills on the job. It shall be the responsibility of the Principal to assist in the training of custodians, clerks, and other classified employees.

Adopted: November 14, 2000

ASD File: GDO
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
EVALUATION OF SUPPORT STAFF

It will be the responsibility of the Superintendent to implement appropriate support staff evaluation procedures.

Adopted: March 26, 2002

ASD File: GCA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

Responsibilities and Duties of Teachers
All teachers shall be certified or certifiable in the area to which he/she is assigned to instruct. Additionally, all teachers will demonstrate knowledge of current teaching and learning theories and practices, and subject content or field of specialization. Teachers will be able to integrate character and citizenship and technology into lesson objectives. They will also be well versed in the characteristics of the learning styles and behaviors associated with the age level of the students who they are assigned to teach. Further, teachers will demonstrate the ability to meet the unique learning needs of their students and understand the legal responsibilities of implementing learning plans associated with Individualized Education Plans and 504 Accommodation Plans.

A standard teaching assignment includes the following expectations: assignment to a class schedule, proper preparation of lessons and student evaluation and assessment procedures, appropriate attention to the completion of forms and paperwork, attendance at meetings which are reasonably scheduled before and after school, attention to duties and supervisory assignments scheduled by the building administration, assistance for students who may need academic help beyond the school day, and management of student behavior. Additionally, all teachers are to be constantly aware of their status as a role model in the community. Finally, each teacher is required to carry out assignments from the building Principal or other responsible administrator in conformance with School Board policies and state, local, and federal regulations.

Subject to Collective Bargaining provisions and individual teaching contracts.

Adopted: June 13, 2000

ASD File: GCB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CONTRACTS

Contracts designed to protect the interests of the employee and the district. Every permanent professional employee shall be required to execute a contract with the district. The contract shall be signed by the employee and the Chairperson of the Board.

Adopted: June 13, 2000

ASD File: GBED
Also ADC and JICG
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOBACCO PRODUCTS BAN
USE AND POSSESSION IN AND ON SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

State law prohibits the use of any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility or
upon any grounds maintained by the District. Students and minors are further prohibited from
possessing such items in or upon any facility, school vehicle, or grounds owned or maintained by
the District.

A. Definitions.
“Tobacco product(s)” means any product containing tobacco including, but not limited to,
cigarettes, smoking tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, smokeless
tobacco, and smokeless cigarettes, as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-
K:2, XI as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“E-cigarette” means any electronic smoking device composed of a mouthpiece, a heating
element, a battery, and electronic circuits that provides a vapor of pure nicotine mixed with
propylene glycol to the user as the user simulates smoking. This term shall include such
devices whether they are manufactured as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, or e-pipes, or under any
other product name as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, II-a as the
same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“Liquid nicotine” means any liquid product composed either in whole or in part of pure
nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes, as well as any
other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, III-a as the same may be amended or
replaced from time-to-time.

“Facility” is any place which is supported by public funds and which is used for the instruction
of students enrolled in preschool programs and in all grades maintained by the District. This
definition shall include all administrative buildings and offices and areas within facilities
supportive of instruction and subject to educational administration, including, but not limited
to, lounge areas, passageways, rest rooms, laboratories, classrooms, study areas, cafeterias,
gymnasiums, maintenance rooms, and storage areas.

B. Students
No student shall purchase, attempt to purchase, possess or use any tobacco product, Ecigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle or anywhere on school
grounds maintained by the District.

Enforcement of the prohibition against students shall initially rest with building principals, or
their designees, who may also report any violation to law enforcement, for possible juvenile,
criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law. Additional consequences may be
administered pursuant to printed student conduct rules.

C. Employees
No employee shall use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine, in any facility, in
any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

Initial responsibility for enforcement of this prohibition shall rest with building principals, or
their designees. Any employee(s) who violate(s) this policy is subject to disciplinary action
which may include warning, suspension or dismissal. Violations may also be referred to
appropriate law enforcement and/or other appropriate agencies for criminal or other
proceedings as provided under state law.

D. All other persons
No visitor, contractor, vendor or other member of the public, shall use any tobacco product,
E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle, or anywhere on school
grounds maintained by the District.

The building principal(s), and where appropriate, other site supervisor (athletic director,
vehicle driver, etc.), or their designee(s), shall have the initial responsibility to enforce this
section, by requesting that any person who is violating this policy to immediately cease the
use of tobacco products, E-cigarette or liquid nicotine. After this request is made, if any
person refuses to refrain from using such products in violation of this policy, the principal,
site supervisor, or designee may call contact the appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) for
possible criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law.

E. Implementation and Notice – Administrative Rules and Procedures.
The Superintendent shall establish administrative rules and procedures to implement this
policy, which rules and procedures may be building level and/or district-wide. Rules and
procedures relating to student violations and resulting disciplinary consequences should be
developed in consultation with building principal(s).

The Superintendent, working with the building principal(s), shall provide annual notice to
employees, students and parents of the pertinent provisions of this policy (e.g., student or
staff handbook) along with applicable administrative regulations and procedures, which may
include prescribed consequences for violations of this policy. Such notice should include
information that violation of this Policy could lead to criminal or other such proceedings.

Signs shall be placed by the District in all buildings, facilities and school vehicles stating that
the use of tobacco products is prohibited.

Legal References:
RSA 155:64 – 77, Indoor Smoking Act, RSA 126-K:2, Definitions, RSA 126-K:6, Possession and
Use of Tobacco Products by Minors, RSA 126-K:7, Use of Tobacco Products on Public
Educational Grounds Prohibited

Adopted: November 3, 1987
Adopted: February 10, 1998
Adopted: June 13, 2000
Revised: October 6, 2003
Revised: June 14, 2016
Revised: December 11, 2018

ASD File: GBA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The District will recruit and consider candidates without regard to age, race, color, religion, country of origin, marital status, and gender.

The District will employ individuals who meet the physical and mental requirements and who have the education, training, and experience established as necessary for the performance of the job without regard to age, race, religion, country of origin, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational requirement), sexual preference, and disabling conditions, except for reasons related to ability to perform the requirements of the job.

Adopted: June 13, 2000