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Frederick County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher’s
Handbook
2010
2011
Revised January 2011
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S HANDBOOK FOR 2010-2011
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
191 South East Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301-644-5089
Dear Substitute Teacher,
We are happy to welcome you as a new or returning substitute teacher. Your job is an important one.
Our students need a quality substitute when their teacher is absent. You will have the responsibility
of providing them a safe environment for learning and continuity in the instructional program. Your
contribution as a substitute will help ensure that we make the best of every day for every student.
This handbook will acquaint you with information that will assist you as a substitute teacher. Please
read it carefully. Refer to it when you have questions. The ­policies and regulations included here are
important ones for substitute teachers. Make sure you understand them as the health and safety of our
children rests in your hands.
Contact our office if we may assist you. We appreciate your work very much, and we thank you for
choosing to substitute teach in Frederick County.
Sincerely,
Nancy S. Dietz, Certificated Personnel Officer
Elizabeth A. Huber, Substitute Coordinator
Mary E. Marshall, Administrative Assistant
Human Resources Department
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Table
of
Contents
Substitute Teacher Pay Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Substitute Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Payroll Information (When Will I Be Paid?) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How Much Will I Be Paid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Do I Receive Benefits? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reporting to Your Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Beginning the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ending the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Employ Effective Classroom Management Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Summary of Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contact the School Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Being Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Break In Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Do Not Use Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Important Workplace Safety Notices for All Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment Policy Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Weapon Possession Policy Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Workplace Policy Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SmartFind Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Substitute Quick Reference Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SmartFind Express Web Browser Access Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Liability, Negligence, and Public School Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Directory of Schools (2010–2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Map of County School Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S HANDBOOK FOR 2010-2011
Substitute Teacher Pay Rates
60 credits to AA Degree – $11.49 per hour / $80.43 per day
Bachelor’s Degree or above – $12.38 per hour / $86.66 per day
Substitute Assignments
SHORT TERM: All short-term substitute teachers must be approved by the Department of ­Human
­Resources. Persons who substitute daily receive their regular hourly rate according to their ­degree
­status. Persons who ­substitute daily will receive calls from the Automated Substitute ­Calling System
each day.
LONG TERM: The long term substitute is responsible for daily lesson plans, student records, and other
duties assigned to the regular teacher. On assignments of 10 consecutive days or more in the same
­classroom, ­compensation is the following:
•Day 1 – 10
$12.38 per hour ($86.66 per day)
•11th Day
$15.91 per hour ($111.37 per day)
Fringe benefits are not provided, and the substitute teacher is not under any type of contract. The long
term substitute teacher reports to school on days students attend class or as directed by the principal.
The substitute teacher should sign the time sheet at the end of each pay period, and secure a copy for
his/her records.
Note: A long term substitute teacher is required to start at the beginning rate of pay for each
­position assignment.
Payroll Information
When Will I Be Paid?
Pay days are the 15th and the last day of every month. Should a pay day fall on a Saturday or ­Sunday,
checks will be distributed on the previous Friday. Checks are mailed to your home ­address prior to pay
day so they arrive on the designated day.
Because the payroll procedures involve a timesheet, wages earned between the first and the 15th are
paid on the last day of that month. Wages earned between the 15th and the end of the month are paid
on the 15th of the following month.
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How Much Will I Be Paid?
Substitute teachers are paid their hourly rate for time worked while school is in session and when
­students are in attendance. During inclement weather, assigned substitute teachers are to listen to
­radio stations that carry news of delayed openings and closings. When school openings are ­delayed,
the ­assigned substitute teachers are to report at the delayed arrival time unless otherwise notified by
an administrator. If a substitute teacher is unable to report as scheduled, he or she must notify the
local school administrator.
Do I Receive Benefits?
Substitute teachers do not receive retirement benefits, medical insurance or other benefits ­provided in
the ­contract between the school system and the regular teaching staff.
You are not eligible for unemployment benefits if you do the following:
• Make yourself temporarily unavailable
• Decline jobs
• Cancel jobs
• Refuse to answer request from substitute calling system
• Change daily availability to avoid accepting jobs from substitute calling system.
Reporting
to
Your Assignment
Plan to arrive on time. If you are contacted so late you cannot be on time, arrive as soon as possible.
The beginning and ending times for each assignment are provided by the sub calling system when you
accept the position.
When you arrive at school, check in at the main office. Use your name as it appears on your
Social Security Card. This is your assurance that your pay can be verified. Ask for the regular
teacher’s schedule, and find out if there are any other duties for the day such as bus duty or
cafeteria supervision. You may also ask for a copy of the school’s staff handbook or substitute
handbook.
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Beginning
the
Day
The substitute teacher is expected to carry out the duties of the regular classroom teacher. Your purpose
is to ensure continuity of instruction until the regular teacher returns. The following are practices you
should follow:
1. When you arrive in the classroom, look for the daily program, seating charts, the ­teacher’s ­lesson
plans, and textbooks. Locate crisis plans, fire drill procedures and ­student health ­concerns
­information.
2. Carefully follow the school’s procedure for reporting absences.
3. Spend the entire day working with students. No personal work of any kind should be done.
Remember, you are legally responsible for students, equipment, and materials.
4. Carefully follow lesson plans provided to you.
5. Supervise students at all times.
6. Do not allow students to leave the room without permission.
7. Do not keep any student after school without the permission of the principal.
8. If you have questions, consult the main office, the principal or assistant principal. For help with
curriculum and materials, the department chair or team leader may also assist you.
Ending
the
Day
Wait until all students are dismissed and gone before leaving the classroom. Plan to leave the building at
the scheduled closing time and after you have completed your assigned tasks. Before you leave, please
do the following.
1. Leave the classroom in good order. Put things where they belong. In most cases, you can get the
students to do this at the end of the instructional period.
2. Organize student work so the teacher will be able to find and evaluate it.
3. Leave a brief description of the day for the teacher. Include any concerns about behavior of individuals or difficulty following lesson plans.
4. Sign out at the main office. Be sure to sign your timesheet and write your employee ID on it.
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Employ Effective Classroom Management Techniques
Students evaluate their substitutes’ competence quickly. You will be most successful if you present a
confident, organized, professional appearance and you are fair and straight forward with students. You
must model exemplary behavior, and expect the same in return. Never return poor behavior in kind; you
are the adult role model who must provide an example for students to follow. Here are some important
guidelines for discipline:
1. Be professional and proactive. Anticipate conflict. Think how to avoid problems before they occur.
2. Treat each student as an individual.
3. Never ridicule or embarrass a student.
4. Conduct disciplinary discussions as privately as possible.
5. Remain fair and objective. Avoid power struggles.
6. Avoid group punishment. Provide group praise where it is merited.
7. Follow through on your promises. Don’t make threats.
8. Stick to the established routine as much as possible.
9. Never initiate physical contact with a student. Do not touch!!
Follow FCPS Policy
on
Computers
1. Do not ask anyone in the school to log you on to the network using their account. This is an FCPS
policy. Violation is cause for termination.
2. Do not supervise students in the computer lab without a qualified staff member present. If you
are scheduled to take students to use the computer lab and no one is there to supervise, notify the
building administrator.
Exercise Common Sense:
Do not share personal information, email addresses or phone numbers with students. Do not contact
students outside of school. Make sure your discussions remain professional. Do not share political or
religious opinions. Maintain the confidentiality of any personal student information.
Focus
on
Achievement.
Let your goal be to successfully bridge the period the teacher is absent by completing assigned work and
helping students learn the day’s lessons.
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Summary
of
Policies
and
Procedures
1. Be present at the school seven and one-half consecutive hours each day in both the ­elementary and
­secondary levels. This includes the thirty minute, duty-free lunch ­period. You may be asked to
cover or assist in another classroom during the teacher’s planning time.
2. Use only those textbooks, courses of study, and other instructional materials that have been
­approved by the Frederick County Public School system.
3. The Board recognizes that the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment is ­important to
­ensure ­students’ success and to protect the health of staff, visitors, and parents. The Maryland
State Board of Education has adopted a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace which prohibits the
sale and use of Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol in any form in school buildings and premises.
4. Maryland law requires that every employee and volunteer of the local school system who
has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or
neglect, shall immediately report that suspicion to the local Department of Social ­Services
and/or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Regulation 400-47 ­provides ­additional
­information.
5. Food or drink should be consumed in approved areas only. The classroom is not an ­approved area
when students are present.
6. Personal, religious and/or political viewpoints should not be promoted.
7. Accompany students to and from the building during fire drills.
8. Announcement of public meetings or entertainment must be authorized by the p
­ rincipal.
9. Advertising or selling to students is prohibited.
10. Observe all Frederick County School Board policies.
11. Administrators are the only staff members authorized to transport students.
12. Do not give out personal phone numbers, cell phone numbers, email addresses or home addresses
to students.
13. Do not accept personal phone numbers, cell phone numbers, email addresses or home ­addresses
from students.
14. Contact with students after the school day has ended is prohibited.
15. FCPS Human Resources Office reserves the right to periodically review your ­substitute teaching
performance. Repeated additions to the Do Not use List can result in suspension and/or termination. Repeated cancellations, frequent unavailability, and ­numerous declinations and hang-ups
can result in suspension and/or termination.
16. If you do not work at least one day during a fiscal year, from July 1 of one calendar year through
June 30 of the next calendar year, you will be terminated as a substitute teacher.
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Contact
the
School Office
No outside agency or person (such as police or parents) is to question or interview a student ­except
in the ­presence of the principal. You have a responsibility to see that the rights of the ­student are not
­violated. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Students are not excused to leave school under any circumstances without office permission. If you
believe a student should be excused, contact the office.
Obtain permission from the principal before sending any notes or other communications to p
­ arents.
Accidents involving any of the students in your care must be reported immediately to the office. If you
are involved in an accident or are injured on the job, contact the principal ­immediately. A report must
be filed before you leave the building.
Students claiming to be ill should be sent immediately to the office. At your earliest ­convenience, check
to see that the student arrived at the office.
Keep students after school only with the principal’s permission. Parents must also be ­informed if a
­student is to be detained after school.
Procedures for using equipment such as duplicating machines vary from school to school. Ask a staff
member for directions. Each school has a technical support employee to a­ ssist you.
Do not leave the building without prior approval of the principal, the assistant principal or, in the
­absence of administrators, his or her designee. You may leave the building at lunch. Please sign out and
in to the building with the school secretary.
Be aware that each school will have rules specific to it. Check with the office secretary for a copy of the
school’s handbook.
Being Professional
1. Maintain a professional attitude toward your work, students, staff, and parents.
2. Criticism of the teacher for whom you substitute is considered unprofessional.
3. Information about any school in which you work is confidential. Any concern you have should be
shared with the principal or with the personnel officer.
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Break In Service
1. If you are a retired FCPS teacher, you must complete an application online and attend the
­substitute teacher orientation. If you have a break in service of more than six months, you have to
be ­refingerprinted.
2. If you are a FCPS substitute teacher and have a break of service you will need to be ­refinger­printed
and may be asked to attend an additional FCPS Professional Development Session.
3. Inactive substitute teaching applications/inactive files are retained for two years.
Do Not Use Lists
Schools have the right to put your name on their Do Not Use list. They can do so for the following
reasons:
• Frequent cancellations, tardiness and not showing up for assignments
• Not following teachers lesson plans
• Inability to successfully manage the classroom
• Not being flexible during planning times
• Unprofessional behavior, i.e., rudeness, inappropriate dress, inability to relate to staff and
­students
• In the best interest of the students, at the principal’s discretion.
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Important Workplace Safety Notices
for
All Employees
The Board of Education maintains a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all ­employees and
students of the Frederick County Public Schools. The following describes Board ­policies and ­regulations
­concerning bullying, discrimination, harassment, weapons, alcohol, drugs, and tobacco and the
­standards of ­conduct with which all employees must comply in regard to these ­policies. For ­additional
detail, please refer to the policies referenced or contact the individual listed.
Bullying – Discrimination – Harassment
All school employees who observe, receive reports of, overhear, or otherwise witness unlawful discrimination, bullying or harassment shall take prompt and appropriate action.
Staff members who engage in or fail to appropriately address bullying, discrimination, or harassment
may be subject to disciplinary consequences up to and including termination.
Contact: Executive Director of Human Resources – 301-644-5097.
Sexual Harassment
The Board of Education prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its educational program,
­activities, or employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Board recognizes sexual harassment as a form of sexual discrimination.
In the belief that sexual harassment is offensive and morally wrong, the Board prohibits sexual
­harassment of or by employees, students, volunteers, vendors, or others having business or contacts
with the school system. The Board will investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take
­appropriate action to end the harassment. Employees and students who violate this policy will be
­disciplined. (See Policy 318.)
Contact: Executive Director of Human Resources - 301-644-5086.
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Weapon Possession
It is a serious offense to possess any rifle, gun, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on any school
­property in Maryland. Offenders face criminal prosecution from the State’s Attorney’s Office and
severe personnel consequences including termination from school system employment. FCPS Reg.
300-39 details the law and consequences. This regulation does not pertain to use of antique weapons
for historical demonstrations and classroom presentations as outlined in Reg. 200-47.
Contact: Executive Director of Legal Services - 301-696-6851
Drug, Alcohol,
and
Tobacco-free Workplace
The Frederick County Public Schools is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free workplace and
school system. The possession, distribution, sale, or use of alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal or illicit
drug, in any form, on school property at any time is prohibited. This includes school buses or other
FCPS vehicles, or while engaged in the discharge of school system duties at a location off school system
properties.
Policy 112 details the provisions applicable for employees and students. The Board of Education will
refer violations to law enforcement officials for prosecution and will take appropriate disciplinary action
against an offender up to and including suspension or termination of employment. The Board may
require the employee to participate in a drug and alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation ­program.
In addition to its own policy, the Board endorses the provisions of Public Law 100-690, Title V,
Subtitle D (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988) and Public Law 101-226 (The Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act of 1989) and their associated regulations.
Contact: Executive Director of Legal Services - 301-696-6851
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COPIES OF POLICIES AND/OR REGULATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FCPS WEB PAGE AT
WWW.FCPS.ORG
AND IN THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES – 301-696-6851
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SmartFind Express
Our automated sub calling system is called SmartFind Express. You can access the system via phone or
Internet. It provides a fast and efficient means for teachers to create absences, and it allows substitute
teachers ­access to their profiles and job assignments.
Substitute teachers can search for available jobs. The lists of jobs can change at any time. The phone
and Internet callout systems work together. The order in which substitutes are offered assignments is
maintained.
Substitute teachers can modify their profiles, including their callback number, ­period of unavailability
and daily availability via phone or internet. Substitute teachers can review and print past, current and
future assignments. Job assignments can also be cancelled via phone or internet.
SFE is accessible from Macintosh or PC compatible computers and uses an Internet ­browser such as
Internet Explorer. The site operates in a secured environment for internet/intranet access and uses a
security certificate for authenticity and confidentiality.
Directions for accessing SFE:
 Log on to www.fcps.org
 Click on Staff
 Open the Substitute Management System Link
 Click on “Click here to log on to SmartFind Express”
 Type in your user ID (your FCPS ID#) and then your Personal Identification Number (the same
PIN number used for the call-in system)
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THE SYSTEM CALLS YOU
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUBSTITUTE QUICK REFERENCE CARD
System Phone Number
301-644-5106
Help Desk Phone Number
301-644-5120
HEAR THE JOB OFFER
PRESS 1 to Hear the job offer
1.
PRESS 2 to Set temporary Do Not Call
PRESS 9 to Exit and hang-up
Write your FCPS Employee ID
2.
If you pressed 1 to Hear the job offer
PRESS 1 to Hear the job description
PRESS 2 to Decline the job (without hearing the description)
Enter the decline reason from page 1 followed by the star
(*) key or wait for a list of reasons
3.
If you pressed 1 to Hear the job description
PRESS 1 to Accept this job
Record the Job Number. You are successfully assigned
to the job.
PRESS 1 to Hear the job number again
PRESS 2 to Repeat the job description
PRESS 2 to Repeat the job description
PRESS 3 to Decline the job
Enter the decline reason from page 1 followed by the star (*)
key or wait for a list of reasons
PRESS 1 to Accept
PRESS 2 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit and repeat this step
4.
If you pressed 2 to Set temporary Do Not Call, hear a time offered
PRESS 1 to Accept the time offered
PRESS 2 to Enter an earlier time in HH:MM format. Enter
two digits for the hour and two digits for the minutes. Enter
1 for am or 2 for pm
PRESS 9 to Exit and hear the job offer
Write your PIN number here
Web Browser URL
http://www.fcps.org > For Staff >
Substitute Management System
THE SYSTEM CALLS SUBSTITUTES DURING THESE TIMES:
TODAY’S JOBS
FUTURE JOBS
Weekdays 6:00 – 11:00 am
5:00 – 10:30 pm
Saturday
None
None
Sunday
None
5:00 – 10:30 pm
Holidays
None
7:30 - 9:00 pm
DECLINE/CANCELLATION REASONS
Number
1. Personal Illness
2. Family Illness
3. Personal Business
4. Substituting in other school system
5. Not comfortable with assignment
HEAR THE CANCELLATION NOTIFICATION
1.
Hear “This assignment has been cancelled” and the job information
2.
TELEPHONE ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
PRESS 1 to Repeat the job information
PRESS 9 to Exit and hang-up
1. Enter your Access ID, followed by the star (*) key
YOU CALL THE SYSTEM
2. Enter your PIN, followed by the star (*) key
(If you do not have a PIN, enter your Access ID again, when prompted
for your PIN. You will then be able to enter a new PIN to use.)
MENU OPTIONS
1 – Review or Cancel Assignments
2 – Hear Available Jobs
3 – Change your Callback Number
4 – Review or Modify Temporary Do Not Call Time
5 – Review or Modify Unavailability Dates
6 – Review or Modify Daily Availability
7 – Change PIN or Re-record Name
9 – Exit and hang-up
When the system calls you, pressing the star (*) key will make the system
wait for 2 minutes for you to enter your Access ID and PIN.
REGISTRATION
1.
Record your name followed by the star (*) key
PRESS 1 to Accept
PRESS 2 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit and hang-up
1 - REVIEW OR CANCEL ASSIGNMENTS
2.
Hear your callback telephone number
PRESS 1 to Modify your callback number
PRESS 1 if Correct
PRESS 2 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit to next step
1.
Hear assignments in chronological order
PRESS 1 to Hear assigned job information again
PRESS 2 to Cancel this assigned job
PRESS 8 to Hear another assigned job
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
3.
If your PIN is the same as your access ID, enter a PIN at least six (6)
digits in length followed by the star (*) key
PRESS 1 if Correct
PRESS 8 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit and hang-up
2.
If you pressed 2 to Cancel assignment
PRESS 1 to Confirm cancellation
Enter cancellation reason from page 1 followed by the star (*) key
or wait for a list of reasons
PRESS 1 to Accept
PRESS 2 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit and hear next assignment
PRESS 9 to Exit and hear next assignment (assignment will not
be cancelled)
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Indicate unavailable all day?
PRESS 1 for Yes
PRESS 2 to Enter time
Enter Start Time in HH:MM format. Enter two digits for the
hour and two digits for the minutes. Enter 1 for am or 2 for pm
Repeat procedure for End time
2 – HEAR AVAILABLE JOBS
1.
Hear assignment information
PRESS 1 to Repeat assignment
PRESS 2 to Accept assignment
PRESS 3 to Decline assignment
PRESS 8 to Hear next assignment
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
2.
If you pressed 2 to Accept assignment, hear the job assignment
PRESS 1 to Repeat assignment
PRESS 2 to Hear next assignment
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
3.
If you pressed 3 to Decline assignment
Enter decline reason from page 1 followed by the star (*) key or wait
for a list of reasons
PRESS 1 to Accept
PRESS 2 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit and hear next assignment
Receive calls for future assignments during unavailable period?
PRESS 1 to Receive calls for future jobs during this unavailability
period
PRESS 2 if you do not want to receive calls for future jobs during
this unavailability period
PRESS 9 to Exit and review or modify unavailability dates
(without saving unavailability period)
6 - REVIEW OR MODIFY DAILY AVAILABILITY
1.
PRESS 1 to Review or delete, hear a time period you are available to
work
PRESS 2 to Enter a new time period you are available to work
PRESS 3 to Review or delete, hear a time period you should not be
called
PRESS 4 to Enter a new time period you should not be called
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
2.
If you pressed 1 to Review or delete a time period you are available to
work, or pressed 3 to review or delete a time period you should not be
called, hear the day and time period in chronological order
PRESS 1 to Delete this time period
PRESS 8 to Hear the next time period
PRESS 9 to Exit to review or modify daily availability
3.
If you pressed 2 to Enter a new time period you are available to work,
or pressed 4 to a new time period you should not be called
Select the day of the week
PRESS 1 for Monday thru Friday
PRESS 2 – 8 for Sunday thru Saturday (2=Sunday, 3=Monday,
4=Tuesday, 5=Wednesday, 6=Thursday, 7=Friday, 8=Saturday)
If you pressed 1 thru 8, enter a time
PRESS 1 for All day
PRESS 2 to Enter start and end time
Enter the time in HH:MM format. Enter two digits for
the hour and two digits for the minutes. Enter 1 for am
or 2 for pm
PRESS 9 to Exit to review or modify daily availability (without
saving changes)
3 - CHANGE YOUR CALLBACK NUMBER
1.
2.
Hear the Callback telephone number
PRESS 1 to Modify callback telephone number
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options (number will not be changed)
Enter new telephone number followed by the star (*) key. Hear the
new telephone number
PRESS 1 if Correct
PRESS 2 to Re-enter the number
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
4 - REVIEW OR MODIFY TEMPORARY DO NOT CALL TIMES
1.
Hear the temporary Do Not Call time
PRESS 1 to Enter a time
PRESS 2 to Delete this time
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
2.
If you pressed 1 to Enter a time, hear a time offered
PRESS 1 to Accept the time offered
PRESS 8 to Enter an earlier time in HH:MM format. Enter two digits
for the hour and two digits for the minutes. Enter 1 for am or 2 for pm
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
7 - TO CHANGE PIN OR RE-RECORD NAME
5 - REVIEW OR MODIFY UNAVAILABILITY DATES
1.
PRESS 1 to Review or delete unavailability period
PRESS 2 to Add a new unavailability period
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
2.
If you pressed 1 to Review or delete, hear the unavailable period
information
PRESS 1 to Delete this unavailability period
PRESS 2 to Hear the next unavailability period
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
3.
If you pressed 2 to Add dates
Enter Start Date; two digits for the month, two digits for the day, two
digits for the year (MMDDYY)
Enter End Date; two digits for the month, two digits for the day, two
digits for the year (MMDDYY)
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1.
PRESS 1 to Change your PIN
PRESS 2 to Change the recording of your name
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
2.
If you pressed 1 to Change your PIN
Enter a new PIN at least six (6) digits in length followed by the star
(*) key
PRESS 1 if Correct
PRESS 8 to Re-enter
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
3.
If you pressed 2 to Change the recording of your name
Record your name; press the star key (*) when finished
PRESS 1 to Accept
PRESS 2 to Re-record name
PRESS 9 to Exit to menu options
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S HANDBOOK FOR 2010-2011
WEB BROWSER ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
AVAILABLE JOBS
SIGN IN
Choose the Available Jobs link to view and accept assignments
Open your web browser and access the SmartFindExpress Sign In page.
Review the messages above the Sign In. Enter your Access ID and PIN.
Review additional announcements on your home page, if any.
To view and accept jobs
• You must be available to work all days and times of the job
• You have specified that you will work at the location
• You are specified for the job
PROFILE
Follow these steps
• Select the date range for your search entering in the dates with
forward slashes (MM/DD/YYYY) or using the calendar icon.
Leaving dates blank will return all data
• Press the Search button to display the list of jobs
• Press the Details link to view the job details. Review the specifics
and choose one of the following
o Select the Accept Job button. A job number will be assigned
to you if the job has been successfully assigned to you.
Please record this Job Number.
o Select the Decline Job button. Select a reason for decline
from the drop-down list, then select the Decline Job button
o Select the Return to List button to return to the job listing
Choose the Profile link to view and update your information
Profile Tab
• Change your Callback Number
Enter the telephone number where you can be contacted by the
system. Include the ‘1’ (long distance indicator) and area code only
if required for the system to call you from the district office
• Add Temporary Do Not Call setting
Enter a time in HH:MM am or pm format for the system to resume
calling (The maximum is 24 hours from the current time)
Schedule Tab
• Create a new Availability Schedule
o Select New button
o Select days of the week for the schedule by leaving boxes
checked by that day
o Select either the times you are available to work or the times
you should not be called, but not both
• Check box for all day or
• Enter a start and end time range in HH:MM am or pm
format
o Select Save button
o To Exit without saving changes, select the Return to List
button
REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS
Choose the Review Assignments link to review past, present and future
assignments or to cancel an assignment
Follow these steps
• Select format for Assignment display. List or Calendar view
• Search for assignments
o Enter the date range with forward slashes (MM/DD/YYYY)
for your search or use the calendar icon. Leaving dates blank
will return all data
o Enter a specific job number (date range will not be used)
• Press the Search button to display the list of assigned jobs
• Choose the Job Number link to view job details
o Select the Return to List button to review other jobs assigned
to you
o Select the Cancel Assignment button to cancel your
assignment. Enter a reason for canceling from the pull
down list. Wait for the “Job was cancelled successfully”
notification. You cannot cancel an assignment that has
already started
• Modify an Availability Schedule
o Choose day or days of the week you want to delete by
checking the boxes by that day
o Select the Delete button
o Select the New button to add a new day of week or time.
Follow the steps for “Create a New Availability Schedule” as
outlined above
Classifications and Locations Tab
• Review classifications and locations you have chosen for possible
assignments
SIGN OUT AND WEB BROWSER INFORMATION
At any time during the session, the Sign Out link can be pressed to end the
session and disconnect from SmartFindExpress. Pressing the browser’s
back button or going to another site on the Internet does not disconnect the
session from SmartFindExpress.
Unavail Dates Tab
• Create Unavailability Schedule
o Select the New button
o Enter Start and End Date Range (MM/DD/YYYY) or use
the calendar icon
o Select the All Day check box or enter the time range in
HH:MM am or pm format
o Select the Call for Future Assignments checkbox, if during
the unavailable time period entered you would still like to
receive calls for future assignments. Leave box unchecked if
you do not want any calls during this time
o Select Save button
•
To ensure security and privacy of information, use the Sign Out link to
disconnect from SmartFindExpress and close the browser when you finish
with your session.
Important Note: Do NOT use the browser’s BACK button to navigate to
screens. Navigation buttons are on the bottom of SmartFindExpress screens,
such as the Return to List and Continue buttons.
Delete Unavailability Schedule
o Place a checkmark in the desired date range box
o Select the Delete button
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S HANDBOOK FOR 2010-2011
Liability, Negligence, and
Public School Students
(What every educator needs to know.)
presented by:
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire
Executive Director of Legal Services
Frederick County Public Schools
School Law Summer Workshops
July 26, 2006
This represents an internal confidential training document for FCPS employees only.
Please do not copy or distribute outside of FCPS without permission.
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There is no liability without negligence.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE NEGLIGENT?
Elements:
DUTY
BREACH – Failure to exercise an appropriate standard of care.
INJURY – Damage or loss of some type.
CAUSE – Was it foreseeable that an injury was likely to occur?
Stated another way, it is when you:
– To protect others.
a) have a duty of care and you do something to
b) breach your duty and
c) an injury results and your actions represented a
d) causal link to the injury.
(i.e., It was foreseeable that if you didn’t have ice removed from the front walkway, an
injury would occur.)
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ADVICE ON MINIMIZING LIABILITY
1. Never leave students unattended.
2. Document accidents and other incidents on the day that the event occurs.
3. Make sure visitors to the school sign in and out and have identification at all
times.
4. Don’t admit fault to parents after the mishap occurs.
5. Don’t throw away evidence.
6. Respond appropriately to staff requests that something needs repaired.
7. Observe your surroundings and report appropriately.
• Are teachers using bookcases as room partitions that are not properly
­secured?
• Are tables in hallways preventing a safe flow of traffic?
• Are rumors escalating that student “A” wants to hurt student “B” after school
(i.e., duty to warn)
• Equipment (swings, bleachers, playground)
• Supervision
• Strangers/registered child sex offenders
8. Be careful placing hands on students.
• Is it necessary for safety?
9. Insure proper notification of child sex offenders.
10. Reporting suspected child abuse/harassment/bullying.
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PROTECTIONS FOR THE SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
• The Annotated Code of Maryland – Education Article
§ 7-307
Principals, teachers, and school security guards
intervening in fights.
• The Annotated Code of Maryland – Courts and Judicial Proceedings
§ 5-518(3)
Immunity Provisions
• Tips on Confidentiality Issues in the Schools
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ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND
EDUCATION ARTICLE
§ 7-307
Principals, teachers, and school security guards intervening in fights.
(a) Authority to intervene; degree of force. — (1) A principal, teacher, school security guard,
or other school system personnel in any public school may take reasonable action necessary to
­prevent violence on school premises or on a school-sponsored trip, including intervening in a fight
or physical struggle that takes place in his or her presence, whether the fight is among students or
other individuals.
(2) The degree and force of the intervention may be as reasonably necessary to prevent
­violence, restore order and to protect the safety of the combatants and surrounding individuals.
(b) Compensation for injury and time lost from duties. — A principal, teacher, school security
guard, or other school system personnel who is hurt while taking preventive action or intervening
in a fight under this section:
(1) Shall be compensated by the county board for any necessary medical expenses that
­result directly from the preventive action and or intervention; and
(2) May not lose any compensation for time lost from school duties that results directly
from the preventive action or intervention, but compensation may be reduced by any payments
made under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.
(c) Legal counsel; indemnity. — In any suit, claim, or criminal charge brought by a parent or
other claimant of one of the combatants against the principal, teacher, school security guard, or
other school system personnel because of the preventive action or intervention, the county board:
(1) Shall provide legal counsel for the principal, teacher, school security guard, or other
school system personnel or may provide reimbursement for the reasonable expenses of the legal
defense of any criminal charge if the county board considers it appropriate; and
(2) Shall save the principal, teacher, school security guard, or other school system personnel
harmless from any award or decree against him. (An. Code 1957, art. 77, § 98A; 1978, ch. 22, § 2;
1991, ch. 21, § 3: 1996, chs. 4, 5; ch. 10, § 16.)
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ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND
COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE
§ 5-518.
Same — County boards of education.
(a) Definitions. — (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Compensation” does not include actual and necessary expenses that are incurred by
a ­volunteer in connection with the services provided or duties performed by the volunteer for a
county board of education, and that are reimbursed to the volunteer or otherwise paid.
(3) “County board employee” means:
(i) Any employee whose compensation is paid in whole or in part by a county board of
­education; or
(ii) A student teacher.
(4) “County board member” means a duly elected or appointed member of a county board
of education.
(5) “Volunteer” means an individual who, at the request of the county board and ­under
its ­control and direction, provides services or performs duties for the county board without
­compensation.
(b) Claims for more than $100,000. — A county board of education, described under Title 4,
Subtitle 1 of the Education Article, may raise the defense of sovereign immunity to any amount
claimed above the limit of its insurance policy, or if self-insured or a member of a pool described
under § 4‑105(c)(1)(ii) of the Education Article, above $100,000.
(c) Claims for $100,000 or less. — A county board of education may not raise the defense of
­sovereign immunity to any claim of $100,000 or less.
(d) Parties in tort claims: separate litigation of issues. — (1) The county board shall be joined
as a party to an action against a county board employee, county board member, or volunteer that
alleges damages resulting from a tortious act or omission committed by the employee in the scope
of ­employment, by the county board member within the scope of the member’s authority, or by the
­volunteer within the scope of the volunteer’s services or duties.
(2) The issue of whether the county board employee acted within the scope of employment
may be litigated separately.
(3) The issue of whether the county board member acted within the scope of the member’s
­authority may be litigated separately.
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(4) The issue of whether the volunteer acted within the scope of the volunteer’s services or
­duties may be litigated separately.
(e) Employees. — A county board employee acting within the scope of employment, without
malice and gross negligence, is not personally liable for damages resulting from a tortious act or
omission for which a limitation of liability is provided for the county board under subsection (b) of
this section including damages that exceed the limitation on the county board’s liability.
(f ) Board members. — (1) A county board member, acting within the scope of the member’s
­authority, without malice and gross negligence, is not personally liable for damages resulting from
a tortious act or omission for which a limitation of liability is provided for the county board under
subsection (b) of this section, including damages that exceed the limitation on the county board’s
liability.
(2) In addition to the immunity provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a county
board member is immune as an individual from civil liability for any act or omission if the member
is acting:
(i) Within the scope of the member’s authority;
(ii) Without malice; and
(iii) In a discretionary capacity.
(g) Volunteers. — (1) The provisions of this subsection apply only to a volunteer.
(2) A Volunteer who acts within the scope of the volunteer’s services or duties is not person-
ally liable for damages resulting from a tortious act or omission beyond the limits of any personal
insurance the volunteer may have unless:
(i) The damages were the result of the volunteer’s negligent operation of a motor vehicle;
or
(ii) The damages were the result of the volunteer’s willful, wanton, malicious, reckless,
or grossly negligent act or omission.
(3) The limitations on liability contained in this subsection may not be construed or applied
to affect any immunities from civil liability or defenses established by any other provision of the
Code or available at common law to which the volunteer may be entitled.
(h) Judgment levied against board. — Except as provided in subsection (e), (f ), or (g) of this
­section, a judgment in tort for damages against a county board employee acting within the scope of
the member’s authority, or a volunteer acting within the scope of the volunteer’s services or duties
shall be levied against the county board only and may not be executed against the county board
employee, the county board member, or the volunteer personally. (1990, ch 546 § 3; 1994, ch. 576;
1995, ch. 370; 1997, ch. 14. § 9.)
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TIPS ON CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES IN THE SCHOOLS
Be careful of the following practices that are sometimes commonly done but represent
­unintentional violations of student confidentiality rights:
1. Posting a list of students who need health services on a bulletin board near the secretary’s
desk.
2. Leaving student files open on desks while “momentarily” stepping out of the o
­ ffice.
3. Publicly indicating when a student “has detention” or “is suspended.”
4. Providing access to confidential information to student aides helping in the office.
5. Sending a student referral with another student who could easily access the i­ nformation.
6. Forgetting to close a door and people outside of the office (especially students) overhear
the trouble you are having with a particular student.
7. Posting IEP agendas that identify students by name in teacher lounges or on a secretary’s
bulletin board; openly placing them on teacher desks.
8. Chatting in the hallway – impromptu discussions that reveal disciplinary action or
­students receiving special education services.
9. Open discussions about students with parent volunteers or school personnel who DO
NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE NEED TO KNOW.1
10. Indicating that an assessment will determine who will be in the higher math group.
1
This term has been defined in legal cases as providing the following advice: “Information should not be conveyed to
other teachers or administrators unless the motive and purpose are to assist and enhance the educational opportunities
of the pupil.”
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FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND, PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directory
of
Schools
10. Kemptown
Steve Parsons, Principal
3456 Kemptown Church Road
Monrovia, MD 21770
Fax 240-236-3501
11. Lewistown
Amy Schwiegerath, Principal
11119 Hessong Bridge Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Fax 240-236-3751
12. Liberty
Gerald DeGrange, Principal
11820 Liberty Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-1801
13. Lincoln
Ann Reever, Principal
200 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(A Building)
Grades Pre-K–1
Fax 240-236-2763
(B Building)
Grades 2-5
Fax 240-236-2651
14. Middletown
Grades 3-5
Suzanne O’Toole, Principal
201 East Green Street
Middletown, MD 21769
Fax 240-236-1150
15. Middletown Primary
Grades Pre-K–2
Mark Pritts, Principal
403 Franklin Street
Middletown, MD 21769
Fax 240-566-0201
16. Monocacy
Jason Anderson, Principal
7421 Hayward Road
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-1401
17. Myersville
Susan Kreiger, Principal
429 Main Street
Myersville, MD 21773
Fax 240-236-1901
(2010-2011)
Elementary 1. Ballenger Creek
Karine Myers, Principal
5250 Kingsbrook Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-236-2501
2. Brunswick
Patricia Hosfelt, Principal
400 Central Avenue
Brunswick, MD 21716
Fax 240-236-2901
3. Carroll Manor
Kevin Cuppett, Principal
5624 Adamstown Road
Adamstown, MD 21710
Fax 240-236-3801
4. Centerville
Stephen Raff, Principal
3601 Carriage Hill Drive
Frederick, MD 21704
Fax 240-566-0101
5. Deer Crossing
Karen Hopson, Principal
10601 Finn Drive
New Market, MD 21774
Fax 240-236-5901
6. Emmitsburg
Kathryn Golightly, Principal
300 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Fax 240-236-1751 7. Glade
Sunora Knill-Wilbar, Principal
9525 Glade Road
Walkersville, MD 21793
Fax 240-236-2101
8. Green Valley
Leigh Warren, Principal
11501 Fingerboard Road
Monrovia, MD 21770
Fax 240-236-3401
9. Hillcrest
Grason Jackson, Principal
1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-236-3201
240-236-2500
240-236-2900
240-236-3800
240-566-0100
240-236-5900
240-236-1750
240-236-2100
240-236-3400
240-236-3200
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240-236-3500
240-236-3750
240-236-1800
240-236-2650
240-236-2650
240-236-1100
240-566-0200
240-236-1400
240-236-1900
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S HANDBOOK FOR 2010-2011
18. New Market
Cindy Alvarado, Principal
93 West Main Street
New Market, MD 21774
Fax 240-236-1301
19. New Midway-Woodsboro
Cynthia Houston, Principal
A) New Midway
Grades 3-5
12226 Woodsboro Pike
Keymar, MD 21757
Fax 240-236-1501
B) Woodsboro
Grades Pre-K–2
101 Liberty Road
Woodsboro, MD 21798
Fax 240-236-3701
20. North Frederick
DeVeda Coley, Principal
1001 Motter Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-2001
21. Oakdale
Randy Perrell, Principal
9850 Old National Pike
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-236-3301
22. Orchard Grove
Cheryl Crawford, Principal
5898 Hannover Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-236-2401
23. Parkway
Elizabeth Little, Principal
300 Carroll Parkway
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-2601
24. Sabillasville
Karen Locke, Principal
16210-B Sabillasville Road
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Fax 240-236-6001
25. Spring Ridge
Deborah Thackston, Principal
9051 Ridgefield Drive
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-1601
240-236-1300
26. Thurmont (Gr. 3-5)
Kate Krietz, Principal
805 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
Fax 240-236-0901
27. Thurmont Primary
Grades Pre-K–2
Debra Myers, Principal
7989 Rocky Ridge Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Fax 240-236-2801
28. Tuscarora
Tracy Hilliard, Principal
6321 Lambert Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-566-0001
29. Twin Ridge
Kimberly Seiss, Principal
1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Fax 240-236-2301
30. Urbana
Jan Hollenbeck, Principal
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
Fax 240-236-2201
31. Valley
Tess Blumenthal, Principal
3519 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
Fax 240-236-3001
32. Walkersville
Stephanie Brown, Principal
83 Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
Fax 240-236-1050
33. Waverley
Barbara Nash, Principal
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-3901
34. Whittier
John Festerman, Principal
2400 Whittier Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-3101
240-236-1500
240-236-3700
240-236-2000
240-236-3300
240-236-2400
240-236-2600
240-236-6000
240-236-1600
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240-236-0900
240-236-2800
240-566-0000
240-236-2300
240-236-2200
240-236-3000
240-236-1000
240-236-3900
240-236-3100
FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND, PUBLIC SCHOOLS
35. Wolfsville
Lynnea Richards, Principal
12520 Wolfsville Road
Myersville, MD 21773
Fax 240-236-2251
36. Yellow Springs
Kathy Prichard, Principal
8717 Yellow Springs Road
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-1701
240-236-2250
44. Oakdale
Michelle Concepcion, Principal
9840 Old National Pike
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-236-5501
45. Thurmont
TBD, Principal
408 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788
Fax 240-236-5101
46. Urbana
Gwendolyn Dorsey, Principal
3511 Pontius Court
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-566-9201
47. Walkersville
Jamie Aliveto, Principal
55 Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
Fax 240-236-4401
48. West Frederick
Daniel Lippy, Principal
515 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-4050
49. Windsor Knolls
Nancy Doll, Principal
11150 Windsor Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-236-5001
240-236-1700
Middle 37. Ballenger Creek
Mita Badshah, Principal
5525 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-236-5701
38. Brunswick
Barbara Keiling, Principal
301 Cummings Drive
Brunswick, MD 21716
Fax 240-236-5401
39. Crestwood
Jennifer Powell, Principal
7100 Foxcroft Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-566-9001
40. Governor Thomas Johnson
Neal Case, Principal
1799 Schifferstadt Boulevard
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-4901
41. Middletown
Frank Vetter, Principal
100 Martha Mason Street
Middletown, MD 21769
Fax 240-236-4250
42. Monocacy
Everett Warren, Principal
8009 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-4701
43. New Market
Brian Vasquenza, Principal
125 West Main Street
New Market, MD 21774
Fax 240-236-4650
240-236-5700
240-236-5400
240-566-9000
240-236-4900
240-236-5500
240-236-5100
240-566-9200
240-236-4400
240-236-4000
240-236-5000
High 50. Brunswick
240-236-8600
Jack Newkirk II, Principal
101 Cummings Drive
Brunswick, MD 21716
Fax 240-236-8601
51. Catoctin
240-236-8100
Bernard Quesada, Principal (Acting)
14745 Sabillasville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Fax 240-236-8101
52. Frederick
240-236-7000
Denise Fargo-Devine, Principal
650 Carroll Parkway
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-7015
240-236-4200
240-236-4700
240-236-4600
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53. Governor Thomas Johnson
Marlene Tarr, Principal
1501 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-8201
54. Linganore
David Kehne, Principal
12013 Old Annapolis Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-566-9701
55. Middletown
Jay Berno, Principal
200 Schoolhouse Drive
Middletown, MD 21769
Fax 240-236-7450
56. Oakdale
Dr. George M. Seaton II, Principal
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-566-9401
57. Tuscarora
Kathleen Schlappal, Principal
5312 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
Fax 240-236-6401
58. Urbana
Kathy Campagnoli, Principal
3471 Campus Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Fax 240-236-7601
59. Walkersville
Michael Concepcion, Principal
81 Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
Fax 240-236-7250
240-236-8200
62. Earth and Space Science Laboratory
240-236-2694
Mark Bowman and Jeff Grills, Directors
210 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 240-236-2693
63. Heather Ridge
240-236-8000
Denise Flora, Principal
1445 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-8001
64. Monocacy Valley Montessori
301-668-5013
Public Charter School
Felacita King, Principal
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax 301-668-5015
65. Rock Creek
240-236-8700
Gayle Brown, Principal
191 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-8701
240-566-9700
240-236-7400
240-566-9400
240-236-6400
240-236-7600
240-236-7200
Other 60. Flexible Evening High
Richard Ramsburg, Principal
44 West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
Fax 240-236-8451
61. Career and Technology Center
Greg Solberg, Principal
7922 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
Fax 240-236-8501
240-236-8450
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FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND, PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Play an Active Role in Education: Family and community involvement go
hand-in-hand with student success. That’s why FCPS offers so many ways for you to get involved.
Stay in touch with
your child’s school
• Reach teachers via phone and
e-mail
• Leave personalized voice mail
messages
• Attend parent-teacher
conferences
• Read school newsletters and
fliers
• Get grades and homework
reports online
• Volunteer at or partner with a
school
Visit www.fcps.org
• Get student forms
• Explore your school’s profile
and Web site
• See test data
• Review policies and
procedures
• Learn about the curriculum
• Find news, reports, budgets
and more
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Watch FCPS TV,
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• Timely snow closing and
emergency bulletins
• See inside the classroom
• Meet the people at FCPS
• Visit schools with the
Superintendent
• Explore news for children and
teens
• Watch FCPS TV programs on
demand
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your choices for
FCPS e-mail!
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www.fcps.org/fof:
• School emergencies
NEW: Phone text messaging
for emergency notices
• Breaking news
• Calendar updates
• Menus
• Board of Education action
• FCPS TV program guide
• Job openings
• Much more