May14, 2014
Dear Aldine Employee,
Substitutes are a very important component of our educational system. When a classroom teacher is absent, it is the substitute teacher who keeps the students from falling behind in their education, keeps the classroom functioning, and helps the teacher to achieve educational objectives.
On behalf of the Aldine Independent School District, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your service and contribution in making this year a successful one. I invite you to continue your service as a substitute teacher next school year, which commences August 25, 2014 and ends June 4, 2015.
Please complete the enclosed forms (2) and return them to us by July 11, 2014. The “Substitute Reinstatement” form will allow us to know which day(s) you are available to work and preferred school(s) or area(s) in our district. Please be advised that late reinstatement forms will not be accepted and you may have to reapply for employment with the district.
PLEASE BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE LETTER TITLED “REMOVAL FROM THE SUBSTITUTE LIST” ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER.
I have enclosed a copy of the school calendar for your convenience. Remember to notify the substitute office in writing if your substitute status changes.
Please feel free to call Fred Humber (Substitute Coordinator) at 281-985-7100, if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Raul Fonseca
Director of Human Resources
ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBSTITUTE REINSTATEMENT / INTENTION
2014 – 2015
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Employee Name Social Security Number
Preferred Schools/Area Days Available
q Yes / I am available to substitute on the days stated abovefor the 2014-2015 school year. / q No
q I have received a copy of the substitute removal list
This letter provides notice of reasonable assurance of continued employment with the district when each school term resumes after a school break. By virtue of this notice, please understand that you may not be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits drawn on school district wages during any scheduled school breaks including, but not limited to, the summer, Christmas, and spring breaks. This assurance is contingent on continued school operations and will not apply in the event of any disruption that is beyond the control of the district (e.g., lack of school funding, natural disasters, court orders, public insurrections, war, etc.)
Nothing contained herein constitutes an employment contract. Your continued employment is on an at-will basis. At-will employers may terminate employees at any time for any reason or for no reason, except for legally impermissible reasons. At-will employees are free to resign at any time for any reason or for no reason. Please notify the substitute office in writing.
Your services on behalf of the children of Aldine Independent School District are appreciated, and we hope that you will be able to continue your association with the district.
Please complete the following information and return the original to the Substitute Office by July 11, 2014. Failure to sign and return by this date will be viewed as a resignation.
Address Please check if your address has changed
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City, State, Zip Area Code, Telephone
Signature Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SUBSTITUTE OFFICE
REMOVAL FROM THE SUBSTITUTE LIST
A substitute teacher is subject to being removed from the substitute list if the substitute office receives any negative complaints including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:
1. Failure to follow lesson plans and perform all duties in a prompt and efficient manner, or
2. Falsification of information on documents used for consideration of employment;
3. Failure to comply with Board policy and/or administrative policy;
4. Willful or repeated failure to comply with official directives from supervisors;
5. Insubordination, which is defined as a disobedience of express or implied directions of the Board or other person in authority, infraction of rules, or a generally disaffected attitude toward authority, or any other action importing willful or overt defiance of, or complete contempt for, authority or a conscious disregard thereof;
6. Unexcused tardiness, or continued lateness to work;
7. Use of answering machines during substitute calling hours;
8. Consistent unavailability to work;
9. Use of inappropriate language or behavior, sexual harassment of, sexual abuse of, or physical violence and/or threats against students or other employees;
10. Distribution of non-related school materials without permission from the building principal;
11. Commission of an act which would constitute lewdness, indecency, or pornography;
12. Commission of an act which would constitute either a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; and,
13. Commission of an act which would constitute any crime involving theft, robbery, embezzlement, misapplication of funds, fraud, or organized crime.
14. Substitute employees must make themselves available for assignments. Failure to accept and report for reassignment through AESOP will be considered a voluntary quit.
I have read and understand the reasons for removal from the substitute list.
Signature of Applicant Date