AWBFCS 2008-09 Staff Handbook

A.W.
Brown-Fellowship Charter School
Staff Handbook
FOREWORD
The purpose of this handbook is to provide a ready source of information for the
faculty and staff of A.W. Brown-Fellowship Charter School (“AWB-FCS”). It is
required reading and contains important Personnel Policies and information for
daily school operations and procedures. It cannot be all-inclusive and all
encompassing for every possible situation, but it will serve as a directive upon
which the school will operate.
The official policies of AWB-FCS are found in the Board Policies and
Administrative Regulations. The intent of this guide is to translate those policies
and regulations into our daily school procedures.
Hopefully, as we work through the printed words, suggestions and revisions will
be made by staff members to clarify and improve procedures regarding factors
that impact the learning environment of Brown-Fellowship STUDENTS and
STAFF. This edition of the handbook supersedes all previous publications.
Further, it is the policy of AWB-FCS not to discriminate on the basis of sex,

handicap, race, color and/or national origin in its programs, activities, or
employment as required by Title IX, section 504 and Title VI.
Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 1

Mission Statement
The vision of A.W. Brown-Fellowship Charter School is to provide a learning
environment in which children are trained, prepared and equipped for life
leadership and academic excellence.
Academic Education ~ The Brown-Fellowship student experiences a curriculum

designed to open children to the richness of their own intellect, as well as content
area mastery. The academic rigor characteristic of a Brown-Fellowship education
requires that the student attain a considerable level of proficiency in these
disciplines. All the academic structures of Brown-Fellowship assist the student in
discovering himself as an individual of reason, education and culture.
Character Education ~ every subject area, every teaching method, every

attitude, every action of student or teacher is a means of training character.
Character training takes place throughout the day, no matter what else is being
taught. Teachers maintain orderly, structured classrooms and expect the
students to work hard to learn content, and in the process, teach them to: love
wisdom, respect authority, pay attention, and obey willingly and immediately. In
addition, they are taught to be diligent workers, honest at all times, and orderly
and organized.
Social Education ~ the development of the student's academic, character and

social maturity is a task shared jointly by the family and Brown-Fellowship. The
school provides both individual and collective opportunities where a student can
grow as an individual and work as part of a group. Brown-Fellowship strives to
promote an increase in acceptance of people of diverse cultures culminating in
respectful attitudes toward all people. Personal responsibility and responsibilities
toward the wider community is taught through unselfish public service and
dedication to honoring one's commitments.
School Motto ~ "Soaring to Success"

School Mascot ~ Golden Eagle
School Colors ~ Red, White and Gold
School Pledge ~ “As a proud member of the A.W. Brown-Fellowship
Charter School, I promise to respect my teachers and fellow students at all times; to obey
all the rules, to protect the physical beauty of the building and to strive daily to improve
myself in attitude, intellect, character, and body”.

A. W. BROWN-FELLOWSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
DISTRICT-WIDE RULES
1. We will respect ourselves by being on time and bringing all

supplies and assignments to class.
2. We will respect our teacher by raising our hands for

permission to speak or to move about the classroom.
3. We will respect our classmates and their property by keeping

our hands, feet, and all other objects to ourselves.
4. We will respect adults by being quiet when a visitor enters our

classroom.
5. We will respect our parents’ training by being polite, helpful,

and following directions on the first request.
6. We will respect our environment by keeping our classroom

neat and orderly.
7. We will respect other classes and people by being quiet in

the halls and all common-use areas.
SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

PEOPLE
Habit 1: Be proactive.
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind.
Habit 3: Put first things first.
Habit 4: Think win/win.
Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Habit 6: Synergize.
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw.
Schedule for Staff and Students
Cafeteria staff sign-in………………………………………………………….6:30 a.m.
Professional/Office/Support Staff sign-in …………………………………..7:20 a.m.
Professional, office, and support staff members reporting

after 7:25 are considered tardy.
• Teacher assistants should then report to Ms. Holmes or Ms. Hurst
• IT professionals should report to Ms. Key
• Office personnel should report to Ms. Key or Ms. Hurst
Breakfast served…………………………………………………..7:30 am – 7:55 a.m.
Teachers sign-in……………………………………………………………….7:50 a.m.
Teachers reporting after 8:00 are considered tardy.

• Pre-Kindergarten teachers should then report to Ms. Hurst
• Kindergarten – Second grade teachers to Ms. Key
• Third – Sixth grade teachers to Ms. Royal
• SPED teachers to Ms. Newton
Teachers pick-up classes from Gym ........................................................7:55 a.m.
Morning Announcements ..........................................................................8:10 a.m.
Student Dismissal (PK Campus) ..............................................................3:15 p.m.
Student Dismissal (Elementary Campus) .................................................3:30 p.m.
Professional Period........................................................................3:30 – 3:50 p.m.
Teacher Dismissal ....................................................................................3:50 p.m.
Professional and Support Staff Dismissal ………………………………….4:20 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION
ABSENCES
If a staff person finds it necessary to be absent, notify your campus office
manager by the time school closes on the day preceding the absence or no later
than 6:00 a.m. the day of the absence. An employee may not contact his/her
own substitute. Notify the school office by 2:30 p.m. prior to the day of your
return. If you do not call by 2:30 p.m., a substitute will be retained for the
following day.
ACADEMIC EXPOS
Academic expos, inclusive of health, science, math and language arts are an
essential part of the AWB-FCS experience. Staff participation is strongly
encouraged. Participation in the math and language expos, however, is
mandatory and comprises a portion of hours contributing to the 190 contracted
days.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
The following competitions are mandatory and are meant to build higher order
thinking and oral language skills in students:
Oratorical Contest - (PK – 6th)

Science Fair - (K – 6th)
Spelling Bee - (4th – 6th)
In-class competitions will be followed by school-wide competitions.
ARRIVAL
Teaching Staff:
Teachers must sign in between the times of 7:50 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The sign-
in/out sheet will be removed from the counter after 8:00 a.m. and replaced prior
to 3:50 p.m. Late arrivals shall see Ms. Benson (PK), Ms. Key (K-2), Ms. Newton
(SPED/ESL) or Ms. Royal (3-6) to sign in. Please remember that sign-in/out is
the only way to be credited for days worked.
Professional and Support Personnel:

All professional and support personnel (meaning IT, teacher assistants, office
and clerical staff) are to report 40 minutes prior to the instructional day and
remain 40 minutes after; therefore, working an eight-hour day with one hour for a

lunch break. Thus, information technology, teacher assistance, office, and
clerical staff members are expected to report to work at 7:20 a.m. and remain
until 4:20 p.m.
Custodial and Maintenance Personnel:

Staff members who are compensated according to an hourly pay schedule must
report promptly and fulfill their prescribed hours.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance must be recorded via PowerSchool and submitted to the school
office by 10 a.m. each day. Place office tardy slips and parent notes in the
attendance folder and send them to the front office. Substitute teachers will not
have PowerSchool access and will use traditional methods to record attendance.
These methods are as follows: For students who are absent, mark the space
provided with a “U.” For students who are present, no mark is necessary.
Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. are tardy and should be marked as such (“T”).
Students arriving after 10 a.m. are absent. School attendance records are
auditable documents and must never contain any type of correction fluid or film.
All attendance records must be maintained in ink. Simply cross through any
mistakes and initial the error.
PowerSchool Attendance Reporting Procedures:
1. Click on the picture of the chair next to the attendance course. (Note: If the
chair appears translucent, it means that that class section is not in
attendance for the current day.)
2. After clicking the chair, it will load the "Record Meeting Attendance"
screen.
3. Select the Attendance Code you wish to set in the "Current Attendance
Code" drop-down list.
4. Click in the empty box next to the student(s) for whom you need to set this
particular attendance code. The code will appear in the box for that
student. Repeat the process for the remaining students who must have
this particular code set.
5. If you need to set a different Attendance Code for other students, repeat
steps 3 and 4 as needed.
6. When finished, click the submit button.
7. For added security, click "Logout" at the top right-hand corner of the page
when leaving your workstation.

Substitute Attendance Reporting Procedures:
 Recording Absences
1. Use your Attendance Sheet to record absences.
2. Place absence excuse in the Attendance Folder.
3. If a student has been marked absent but arrives in class before the
Attendance Sheet is picked up, change the absence to a tardy. If the slip
has been picked up, keep the tardy card as a reminder to change the
status the following day. Place the tardy card with your Attendance Sheet,
after the change.
4. If a student is present, do not indicate their attendance with a
checkmark ( ).
 Follow this format…

Excused ABSENT A
Unexcused ABSENT U
MEDICAL M
TARDY T
Please use a black point pen for marking--do not use pencil. Do not make
any other marks on the Attendance Sheet. Students are not to check the roll;
student accountability is the responsibility of the teacher.
 Corrections
Always use ink to make entries or corrections in the attendance records. Never
record manual entries in pencil or use liquid correction fluid or use a
signature stamp. If errors are made on any official attendance document, strike
through the error with a vertical line, enter correction(s) nearby, and initial.
CHANGE – A T AB
 Attendance Codes
E .......The day each child entered school (this code will appear only once)
W ......The day the child withdrew from our school
Tr ......The day any child was transferred to another class in our school
A .......Excused absence (requires note from parent)
U .......Unexcused absence
M.......Medical (requires note from doctor dated the same day)
T........Tardy

CHAIN OF COMMAND
In an organization as close-knit as ours, it can be difficult to realize the
importance of following the chain of command. If you, as an employee, have an
issue that needs to be resolved, a complaint against another employee, a
request for a special allowance or any other situation requiring special
consideration, you must bring the issue to your immediate supervisor. If the
situation is not resolved with your immediate supervisor, you may bring the issue
at hand to the principal/executive director. If the issue is still not resolved, then,
and only then, will the matter be taken to the Chief Executive Officer. Failure to
follow the chain of command seriously disrupts the effective operation of our
organization and will not be tolerated. It will be grounds for disciplinary action.
If the principal is unavailable, please report your concern or problem to another

administrator.
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Character education is one of the foundational tenets upon which our charter is
founded. The faculty and staff are unified in its efforts to promote honesty,
integrity, responsibility, gratitude, respectfulness, and compassion, to name a
few.
“Caught you Being Good” is the district-wide effort to ensure positive

reinforcement of these traits. The school also sponsors monthly Character
Education parties to reward all students who consistently make the effort to set a
good example and become “Smart, Effective, Efficient, and Disciplined.”
Please see Appendix D for further information.
CHILD CARE SERVICES

Staff members who have children enrolled in AWB-FCS will have child care
services provided free of charge. The hours of service are from 4:00 pm – 6:00
pm. Service is available ONLY to ENROLLED students who are related to
the first degree of consanguinity, meaning children or grandchildren; not
other relatives or those for whom you provide transportation. Students are
encouraged to bring snacks as food service will not be provided by the school.
Any school personnel who are required to report to work prior to 7:30 am will
have before-school care provided in the cafeteria. Arrangements must be made
with the Cafeteria Manager or Asst. Manager prior to services being rendered so
children can be properly enrolled and identified.

CLASSROOM PARTIES
Let us keep in mind that this is an educational institution. Birthday parties are
allowed. However, the teacher must be notified in advance and the party should
be confined to the final half hour of the school day.
COLLECTION OF FUNDS
Any funds collected on behalf of the A. W. Brown-Fellowship Charter
School must be submitted to the Office Manager on the same day they are
collected. The funds will then be forwarded to the finance office. Monies
received off-site must be fully accounted for and turned in on the very next
business day. Utilizing school collected funds for personal use is grounds for
termination.
Anyone who collects funds should adhere to the following procedures:
1. Monies should only be accepted when the recipient has access to a

receipt book
2. Issue the receipt
3. Make the corresponding notation in PowerSchool
4. Ensure that the funds are immediately turned in to the Office
Manager or grade level designee
5. Receive “acknowledgement of funds collected” signature
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Corporal punishment has been approved by the Board of Directors as an
appropriate disciplinary consequence for all Code of Conduct violations.
However, corporal punishment may only be administered by an
administrator.
Corporal punishment is limited to spanking or paddling the student. The principal
or his/her designee shall administer the corporal punishment. At least one other
professional staff member of the school shall be present as a witness.
Our policy does not permit the use of the following forms of punishment:
 Emotional punishment, including ridicule, embarrassment or
humiliation
 Withholding food, light, warmth, clothing or medical care
 Physical restraint other than the restraint necessary to protect a
student or others from harm
Discipline of Students With Disabilities:

Students with disabilities shall be disciplined in accordance with:

1. Their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
2. State and Federal laws pertaining to discipline of students with disabilities
Only an ARD/504 Committee may impose a change in placement of a student

with a disability. Prior to any removal constituting a change in placement, an
ARD/504 Committee meeting shall be held to determine whether a link exists
between the student's behavior and his/her disabling condition.
CRISIS PLAN
If ever a threatening or security-related crisis exists in the building, an
administrator will make the following announcement: “Staff and Students,
Professor Brown will return to his standard schedule immediately.” With
that notice, all staff should remain in and keep all students confined in the
classroom until further notice.
If a parent meeting or any other occurrence seems to have the potential to

escalate to a threatening situation, give your “Black Folder Grade Book” to a
student and instruct them to take it to a neighboring staff member.
Staff members, there is no real reason that a teacher would send you his/her
grade book. If this occurs, be on alert that a crisis situation exists. Notify the
front office immediately. (For Lockdown procedures, please see information
below.)
CUSTODIAL HOLIDAYS
Authorized custodial holidays calendar is listed below, taken from work dates
beginning August 4, 2008 and ending July 31, 2009 (working 237 of the required
240 days):
September 1
October 3
November 26 – 28
December 24 – 31
January 1 – 2; 19
February 16
March 18 – 20
April 10
May 25
July 1 – 3

DISASTER DRILL (FIRE, TORNADO, OR LOCKDOWN)
FIRE SAFETY – FIRE DRILL:
The fire drill signal will always be a siren sounding at two-second intervals.
Upon hearing the siren, all occupants will follow the standard procedures (printed
below) in exiting the building before proceeding to their designated point. Fire
captains will be strategically placed throughout the building to help in the
evacuation process.
Drill Instructions to Teachers:

1. Class lines up by rows quickly and quietly.
2. Students exit the room quickly and quietly, with the last student
having already been instructed to close the door.
3. Students walk in single file line without talking, with the teacher at
midpoint, being able to see both ends of the line.
4. Having exited the building, students wait quietly in line under the
supervision of their teacher.
5. After the proper notification, the classes re-enter the building using
the same procedures as for exiting.
There are two types of fire drills – obstructed and unobstructed. This helps
accommodate the “Be sure to know two ways out” rule.
Unobstructed Drill:
All personnel will follow the primary designated evacuation route.
Obstructed Drill:
If there is an obstruction of some sort in the way so that the hallway or door is
blocked, the first person(s) to discover the obstacle should raise their hands.
(The “obstruction” will consist of a monitor holding up a sign reading “smoke” or
“exit blocked by fire.”) The group will “about face” and leave the building by the
alternate route.
TORNADO:
Let us remember that these drills are to be given the utmost seriousness as each
teacher is responsible for his/her class’s conduct, welfare, and knowledge of
procedures.
This drill is practiced as a safety precaution against possible tornado, cyclone,

bombing and other emergencies which require all students to be kept in the
building in the safest place, an interior corridor.
During this drill, the signal will be the blast from a whistle over the Public Address
System: one long and one short. Students should quickly and quietly be led into
the hall where they will kneel and cover their heads with their arms. All personnel
should stay away from the glass entry.

LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES:
It is the responsibility of the school district to work with the police and Emergency
Management to ensure the safety of all. The purpose of the lockdown is to
ensure that safety. Until the police are certain that there is not a weapon in the
building, students and staff must remain in areas such as classrooms. If there
truly is a shooter present, to permit anyone to exit their area and enter the halls
could put that person at risk if the shooter is in the hall.
Communication:
In the event of an intruder on campus, the individual making the discovery shall
immediately contact Administration or the Office Manager and provide as much
information as possible.
• The Office Manager will announce the following statement over the
intercom: “A stranger is on campus or in the building. This is a
lockdown situation.”
• This will be followed with a description and approximate location of the
individual(s). Note: Fire evacuation alarms are not to be sounded.
• The Office Manager will call 911 immediately.
• The Office Manager will contact the Superintendent notifying him of the
current situation.
• The Office Manager and Receptionist are to immediately take cover.
Procedures:
• Classroom teachers will direct students to move away from direct line of
the classroom windows and doors.
• Lock classroom and other doors.
• Close windows & window blinds.
• Everyone will crouch down in areas that are away from doors and
windows.
• Turn off lights.
• Everyone is to remain quiet.
• No one is to answer incoming phone calls or make outgoing calls
• Custodial and administrative staff will lock internal and external doors to
the building.
• No one is to enter hallways.
• Students in hallways are to seek shelter in the nearest classroom.
• Students in the courtyard area will be immediately escorted to the
cafeteria if it is safe to do so. If the threat is outdoors on campus grounds,
all outdoor activities will be cancelled.
• Should the fire alarm sound, do not evacuate the building unless:
a. You have first hand knowledge that there is a fire in the building, or
b. You have been advised by the police to evacuate the building.
• The ‘lockdown’ will remain in effect until law enforcement officers verify it
is safe to resume school.

• Students will be dismissed at the end of the school day unless otherwise
directed by the Superintendent to send children home earlier. In the event
that the school needs to dismiss students, the ‘Early Dismissal
Procedures’ will be in effect.
• If conditions warrant that students remain under supervision beyond the
end of the school day, the students will remain at school until they are
released to the parents or an authorized adult.
E-MAIL
Check e-mail at least twice daily: morning and afternoon. Please remember that
your “@awbrown.org” account is your professional, not personal e-mail address.
Any e-mail directed to the entire staff must have professional relevance
and prior administrative approval.
E-MAIL DIRECTORY:
Please see Appendix C for a complete listing of e-mail contact information.
EARLY DEPARTURE FOR STAFF

Complete an on-line leave request form and submit via email to your direct
administrator as well as to the office manager. All staff members, however, are
permitted to leave the campus during lunch periods with the proviso that returns
to campus are made in a timely manner. Teachers may also leave campus
during planning periods if no conferences, meetings, or trainings are scheduled.
EARLY DEPARTURE FOR STUDENTS

In an effort to assure the safety of all students, never permit anyone to take
students from your classroom without a security card ticket or an “Office Permit
to Go Home” form. Please ensure the placement of the ticket or permit in your
security folder.
The school’s office issues permits to leave campus. Do not excuse a

student to leave without proper authorization.
EMPLOYEE DRESS STANDARDS

A.W. Brown-Fellowship Charter School employeess shall act as role models by
exemplifying the highest standard of professional appearance. We will be on the
front lines of educating our students and our community by setting the standard
in proper grooming and hygiene. Professional personnel are expected to dress in
a manner that projects a professional image for the employee and the school.

Female professionals shall wear professional dresses or skirts which are NO
SHORTER THAN TWO INCHES in length above the bend of the knee. Dressy
slacks are also permitted.
Male professionals shall wear a dress shirt, tie, dress slacks or other appropriate
professional clothing.
General office and paraprofessional personnel shall wear attire in conformity with
the workplace.
AWB-FCS polo shirts are considered appropriate and can be worn by any staff
member.
The following items of clothing are considered INAPPROPRIATE: shorts,

revealing or provocative shirts and tops, mini skirts, slippers, flip-flops, house
shoes, sneakers, etc.
Employees shall not wear any jewelry or similar artifacts that are either obscene,
distracting or which may cause disruptions to the educational environment.
Male employees shall keep their hair, beards and/or mustaches groomed neatly.
Male employees may NOT wear earrings or any facial jewelry.
Administrators shall have the discretion of determining whether staff attire and
grooming are appropriate and may make special exceptions for instructors who
teach physical education, vocational courses, or those who require medical
accommodations.
The above standards are meant to enhance school and community values and
shall not infringe on any individual’s religious beliefs or protected freedom of
speech.
EXTENDED LEAVE
There may be occasions when an employee finds it necessary to be absent for a
period of more than ten working days due to illness, etc. In these instances, the
employee may opt to have their deduction divided over the remaining pay
periods in a given academic year.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPONSORS
The District appreciates the efforts of sponsors/directors to help build the whole
child. However, it is imperative that the tenets of decorum and responsibility are
adhered to in the following ways:

• Sponsors are responsible for staying with students until they are picked
up
• Corporal punishment is not permitted
• School discipline management requirements must be followed
• Meetings and/ or practices should not be cancelled without a minimum of
24-hour notice to both the administration and participants’ parents
• Practice dates, times, and sites must be clearly posted and adhered to
• Practice dates, times, and sites must be posted to calendar.awbrown.org
• Participation is limited to AWB-FCS students only
• Funds collected must be submitted to the Office Manager on the same
day that they are collected. The funds will then be forwarded to the
finance office. Monies received off-site must be fully accounted for and
turned in on the very next business day. Utilizing these funds for any
reasons other than those for which they were intended is grounds for
termination.
• Scheduling for the use of building facilities, i.e., gymnasium, cafeteria, etc.
can only be made through the office managers.
• Practice and/or rehearsal schedules must not conflict with after-school
tutorial in that:
o Practices and/or rehearsals should be scheduled on Mondays or
Fridays; OR
o Tuesday – Thursday practices and/or rehearsals must begin at 5:00
or later
• Audition and/or Try-out Procedures:
o Eligibility guidelines must be posted a minimum of two weeks in
advance, inclusive of date(s), time, and locale
o Extra-curricular physical exams for athletes are only available to
AWB-FCS students
o Authorization forms/permits must be signed by parents
o Doctors’ physicals slips must be on file
o Judges must be selected and approved in advance
o Judges should be respectful of student efforts and not engage in
behavior that can be deemed derisive
o Rubric for judging criteria must be distributed a minimum of two
weeks prior to the judging event
o Ensure that one of the two Deans of Instruction has approved
and will be present for the judging event
EVALUATIONS
Faculty and staff will be evaluated on a continual basis in a variety of ways.
Walkthrough Evaluations:
“Walkthrough” evaluations will be performed on a regular basis and staff will be
given immediate feedback on the results of walkthroughs. Walkthroughs
performed in August will not be included in the individual’s personnel file, while
walkthroughs performed after this time will be included. Walkthroughs will take a
brief look at classroom management, mastery of the lesson cycle,
implementation of Reading Mastery, Everyday Mathematics, incorporation of
TAKS/TEKS objectives, lesson plans, grade books and other issues as
necessary.
Periodic Evaluations:
A periodic evaluation is longer in length than the walkthrough evaluation ---
typically 30 to 45 minutes in length. A complete lesson cycle or activity will be
observed. The components reviewed will be the same as those outlined in the
walkthrough evaluation.
Formal Evaluations:
All faculty and staff will have a formal evaluation. The formal evaluation tool will
be reviewed during staff in-service.
FACILITY CARE AND RESERVATIONS

Scheduling for the use of building facilities, i.e., gymnasium, cafeteria, etc. can
only be made through the office managers. Reservation procedures are as
follows:
• Confirm reservation date and time with Office Manager.

• Secure Facility Reservation form from Office Manager.
• Complete “Existing Condition” section of the form.
• Host meeting.
• Complete “Post-Meeting Condition” section.
• Sign and turn the form in to the Office Manager by the next school day.
FACULTY MEETINGS
Faculty meetings are routinely scheduled monthly in the elementary cafeteria at
4:30 and will be called as needed. This is a required portion of staff development
for all faculty and staff. There will be no routine and ongoing exemptions for
attendance.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips can greatly enhance a student’s scope of learning. Several guidelines,
however, must be followed:
 Obtain written permission (field trip approval form) from the office
manager. This form must be approved by an administrator.
 Determine whether there will be fees connected with the trip. If so, collect
them ahead of time and turn them into the office daily. Monies should
never be left in a classroom.

 Advise parents of the nature of the field trip, the destination(s), time and
purpose(s) at least one week in advance. (For students with behavioral or
disciplinary problems, ask the parent/guardian to attend.) Please be
reminded, however, that students may only be excluded from “reward”
field trips because of misbehavior. Every student must be permitted to
attend educational trips.
 Ensure that the Cafeteria Manager is notified at least two weeks prior
to any field trip so proper arrangements for lunches can be made.
 Advise students what to expect on their foray and that school T-shirts or
uniforms must be worn.
 Advise parents that federal and state law requires that criminal
background checks are required for volunteers.
Special Note: Teachers are required to take contact information for each
student on the field trip in case of an emergency. All field trips must be
completed by 2:00 p.m. if Dallas County transportation is utilized. If a
privately owned bus company is utilized, ensure that students return in time
for dismissal.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In an effort to support the welfare of AWB-FCS family members, please be
advised that our district offers the following types of assistance:
A salary advance is available one time during a fiscal year but is limited to
one-half of your monthly salary
$150 per month pre-paid by the district for health insurance
Free child care for enrolled students of staff members
Certification and limited tuition reimbursement
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness
HUD home mortgage assistance information
FIRE SAFETY – FIRE DRILL

Please see Disaster Drill information.
GENERAL MEETINGS
An administrator will be notified of any and all meetings scheduled in this school
building. When meetings are called, please be on time. Tardiness is unfair both
to the person conducting the meeting as well as those who assume the
responsibility of being on time.

GRADE BOOKS
Grade books must be appropriately maintained and available for viewing by the
principal staff at any time. All borderline grades, eg., “69”, “79”, “89”, etc,
should be re-examined to be sure they are reflective of the students’
academic success in that subject matter.
Absences/Make-up Work:
• Work assigned prior to the student’s absence will be considered late
if it is not turned in at the beginning of class on the day the student
returns to school.
• A student returning from an absence will have one through three school
days (depending upon the assignment) to make up his/her work.
Late Assignments:
• Assignments not turned in on the due date will be considered late.
• Late assignments will only be accepted one day after the due date.
However, 20 points will be deducted if it is a regular assignment; 30
points will be deducted if it is a special assignment.
GRADING
Students will receive a report card each six week period. Each teacher should
post his/her grading guidelines the first week of school.
It is imperative that a minimum of two grades per week are recorded for
each core content area. Additionally, new grades must be posted to
PowerSchool within a two-week period.
Formal Grading for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten:

The student profile/report card for students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
shall follow the essential knowledge and skills. In recording grades for pre-
kindergarten and kindergarten, the following letters will be used:
"E" - excellent progress
"S" - satisfactory progress
"N" - needs improvement
“U” - unsatisfactory progress (kindergarten only)
Documentation of mastery shall include multiple measures such as observations,
checklists, portfolios, anecdotal records, work journals, and performance-based
tests.
Auxiliary Teacher and Conduct Grading for Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6:

Conduct in each class shall be communicated to parents by the homeroom
teacher with an assessment of “E”, "S", “N”, or "U" for each six-week period on
the report card.

Formal Grading for Grades 1 - 6:
In grades one through six, numeric grades shall be used in all courses. The
grade range shall be:
70 - 100..........Passing
Below 70 ........Failing
Grade Changes:
Occasions may arise that necessitate the need for a student’s grade to be
changed. A grade change form must be completed and approved before a grade
will be changed.
Absences/Make-up Work:
• Work assigned prior to the student’s absence will be considered late
if it is not turned in at the beginning of class on the day the student
returns to school.
• A student returning from an absence will have one through three school
days (depending on the assignment) to make up his/her work.
Late Assignments:
• Assignments not turned in on the due date will be considered late.
• Late assignments will only be accepted one day after the due date.
However, 20 points will be deducted if it is a regular assignment; 30
points will be deducted if it is a special assignment.
GRADING/CHECKING PAPERS
Teachers should only allow pupils to check daily work. Grading tests and any
other written, subjective work is a professional function of the teacher, cannot be
delegated, and can be deemed a breach of student confidentiality.
GRAMMAR
We believe that the utilization of correct grammar is essential in instructing young
children as well as properly communicate with parents and our community at
large. Our language and language patterns serve as an example for the
elementary student. Consequently, all classroom teachers employed by the
A.W. Brown-Fellowship Charter School will be required to pass the Praxis
Writing Exam. Employees will be given three opportunities to pass the
assessment. Failure to pass the assessment will result in the employee’s
contract not being renewed for the ensuing year. (See Appendix).
GROUPING

Students should never be grouped homogeneously only. There are certain areas
where homogeneous grouping is more effective. However, heterogeneous
groups where students are selected from above average, average and below
average categories MUST also be used.
HALL TRAFFIC
For safety reasons, do not allow a student to leave your classroom alone unless
it is absolutely necessary. Unaccompanied students should always have a hall
pass. Students should not be sent to the office to make copies or to pick
up items in the teacher’s mailbox.
HOLIDAYS
Please be cognizant of and sensitive to the fact that not all constituents of our
staff and/or student body are members of the same religious faith. Further,
members of some faiths observe certain Holy Days which are not school
holidays. If you are aware of such circumstances, do not schedule weekly or six-
week tests on those days.
HOMEWORK
Homework is an essential part of a student’s learning process. The concepts
taught in class must be practiced at home in order for the student to master the
objectives. While homework in an early childhood environment should never be
excessive, it should be assigned Monday through Thursday nights of each week.
Teachers in kindergarten through second grades must send the homework sheet
for the week home on Monday of each week.
HOMEWORK PACKETS:
Homework packets may only be distributed by Kindergarten – Second grade
teachers. Third – Sixth grade teachers may also distribute homework packets
during review weeks.
HONOR ROLL
Students earning all A’s for a six week period will be placed on the “A” honor roll.
Students earning all A’s and B’s for a six week period will be placed on the “A/B”
honor roll. The names of honor roll students will be posted each six weeks.
HOUSEKEEPING

Teachers should make sure that their classrooms are kept neat. Students should
clean their immediate seating area before dismissal. The contents of shelves
should be orderly. Bulletin boards should be attractive, informative and display
current student work. Please consult an administrator before making any
changes in the physicality of your room which requires mounting or removal of
previously mounted materials.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATION

All employees are to make every effort to report to their respective assignments
on time when the decision is made to open school. Employees who fail to report
for duty must use a personal business day for absences. If all personal business
days have been used, the day(s) will be deducted from salary. The discretion of
the Principal will be exercised in instances where employees report late during
this time. STAY TUNED TO THE LOCAL NEWS ON DAY(S) OF INCLEMENT
WEATHER.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN

Morning Arrival: Elementary Campus:
Our normal morning arrival procedure requires students to report to the enclosed
courtyard. However, in the case of precipitation or extremely cold weather,
students will enter the building and proceed to the following locations. They will
remain there until they’re dismissed to class.
Grade/Section: Location: Supervisors:

Kindergarten – Second Grades Gymnasium Carter
Third – Fourth Grades Gymnasium Lett, Hudson
Fifth – Sixth Grades Gymnasium Harper
All Students Cafeteria Bean
All Students Cafeteria Cisneros
All Students Sixth Grade Hall Dunn
All Students Cafe Entry Hall B. Harris
Recess:
Students will be dismissed to the courtyard for recess immediately following
lunch. However, in the case of precipitation, dangerous ozone alerts, or when
the temperature, inclusive of wind chill, is 45 degrees or lower, students will
proceed to the gymnasium.
Supervisors:
Teacher Assistants
JURY DUTY
A letter from the Central Jury Bailiff must be submitted to the principal’s
office. A jury summons is not acceptable. Staff members who fail to bring such a
letter will be assessed a personal business day. If there are none remaining, the
day will be deducted from salary.
KEYS
Once keys have been issued, the recipient is responsible for the safekeeping of
the key(s) and for any charges incurred if the key(s) have to be replaced.
LEAVING MONEY AT SCHOOL

It is recommended that money is never left in or on your desk during school
hours as the school will not be held responsible for it. Monies should never be
removed from the premises. If you are collecting money from students,
please record it on the proper form and give to the Office Manager by 4:00
p.m.
LESSON PLANS
Weekly lesson plans are required from ALL instructors. Plans should include
TAKS/TEKS objectives. Lesson plans must be submitted to your direct
supervisor by Monday at 8:00 a.m. All expected homework assignments for the
week must also be posted to PowerSchool by Monday at 8:00 a.m.
LOUNGE/TEACHER WORK ROOM

This is an area for adult work and/or relaxation. No children, including children
of staff members, are allowed nor should they be sent there for any reason.
MAIL
U.S. Mail service is located near the front office.
MAILBOXES
Please check and empty your mailbox at least twice per day. Conference
requests, telephone messages, etc., will be placed there when received. Do not
send students to the office to check the mailboxes.
MEETINGS FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS

The following meetings are considered part of contracted days:
a. Parent Orientation
b. Parent Conferences
c. Christmas Program with assigned rehearsals
d. Awards Program
e. Meet the Teacher Night
f. Open House(s)
g. Math and Reading/Language Expos
h. School-Wide Academic Competitions
i. Required PTA Meetings:
i. Whichever month your grade level performs
MEMOS/LETTERS TO PARENTS
All formal memos, letters, etc., sent home with the student(s) MUST have an
administrator’s prior approval.
MOVIE LIBRARY
Movies shown in class must be “G” rated and/or checked out from the movie
library. “PG” movies must have prior administrative approval.
MUSIC
Neither instrumental nor vocal music with suggestive or age-inappropriate lyrics
may be played on campus or at school-sponsored events.
NEXTEL/SPRINT PHONES
All AWBFCS employees have the opportunity to procure a Nextel cellular phone.
The full amount of the cellular bill as recorded by the provider will be deducted
from the employee’s payroll disbursement each month. Each employee is
allowed to add one additional individual to their Nextel account, the full amount of
this individual’s cellular bill will be deducted from the employee’s payroll
disbursement each month. If the employee would like to purchase additional
equipment or change their cellular plan, a Nextel Notification of Change form
must be completed and signed by the employee. These forms are available in
the business office and must be completed before the equipment is ordered.
The full amount of the equipment will be deducted form the employee’s monthly
payroll disbursement each month.
PARENT CONTACTS
Every professional staff member is required to send home a communication to
each parent during the first six week period. The first few communications to
parents must be positive in nature. In extreme cases where more serious
reports need to be conveyed, please ensure that your direct supervisor is
consulted.
PARENTS AND VISITORS

Parents and visitors should ALWAYS check in with the office. All staff members
should check that strangers in the corridors or on the grounds have a
permit/badge provided by the office. If suspicious or disruptive activity is
witnessed or suspected, dial 86 and ask Mr. Solomon and Mr. Walton to
report to your area.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Teachers are required to participate in parent-teacher conferences as part
of the reporting process. Parents will be requested to meet with teachers
formally twice per year --- at the end of the first and fifth reporting periods.
Conferences with parents of potential retainees will be conducted throughout the
year for documentary purposes as well as to keep the parent abreast of the
student’s progress.
PLAYGROUND
Teachers, aides, custodial and administrative staff will assist in observing
children on the playground. Students are never to be unattended in or out of
the building.
PROFESSIONALISM
As members of an educational institution, we are all expected to model
professional behavior in the following ways:
o Carry out duties as assigned or requested for required school events

o Foster work environment conducive to staff collegiality.
o Address fellow staff members by appropriate title, i.e. Mr. or Ms.
o Maintain appearance and demeanor conducive to the workplace
o Supervise students in common-use areas
o Positively represent the school’s image in both speech and behavior
o Maintain a clean, orderly, inviting work area
o Promote positive school climate by communicating in a respectful tone.
o Adhere to district policies relating to absenteeism, arrival and departure.
o Routinely monitor e-mail, voice mail, mail boxes, and review written
communiqués and respond as is appropriate.
o Adhere to district policy regarding dress, grooming, and hygiene standards.

o Meet all deadlines
o Model correct grammar.
o Responsibly care for school supplies and equipment.
o Adhere to district policy in regard to music, movies, and other forms of media.
o Adhere to district policy regarding telephone use.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Students who have mastered the essential objectives of the core area subjects
with an overall average of 70 or above for their particular grade level will be
promoted to the next grade level. However, students will be retained in Grades 1-
6 if they HAVE NOT mastered the core area essential objectives. Unless there
are unusual circumstances, there should not be more than one retention during
Grades 1-3 and 4-6. Students may also be retained for failure to perform
satisfactorily on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. A Notice of
Retention Form should be completed. Please see annual master schedule for
specific dates.
RECORDING GRADES
PowerSchool Grade books must be maintained regularly. At least two grades
per week MUST be recorded and labeled for each core area subject.
RECYCLING
The faculty and staff make every effort to model good stewardship in the care of
our environment. Please ensure that you encourage parents and students to
participate in the paper recycling drive.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued every six weeks. Due to the high level of rigor attendant
to the curriculum required at AWB-FCS, district policy supports students in the
following ways:
 Students who are not meeting IEP requirements can receive failing
grades. However, SPED students cannot legally receive a grade below
70 without a failure ARD preceding the report card grade.
 District policy discourages the issuance of a grade of 69 except in extreme
circumstances that should be brought to the attention of your direct
supervisor.
 District policy discourages the issuance of a failing grade on the first report
card. See copy of form issued to parent/guardian below:

“In an effort to support our students during the transition to the rigors of a new
grade level, it is the policy of the A. W. Brown-Fellowship Charter District to post
only passing grades on the first six weeks’ report card. However, for
documentary purposes, please be advised that the actual grade for
_____________________________ was ____________________ in
(student’s name) (averaged grade)
__________________________.
(subject area)
After this point, all reported grades will reflect the earned average. If concerns
about your child’s academic progress persist, please call 972-709-4700 to
arrange a conference with the homeroom or subject area teacher.”
RESIGNATION
Any person wishing to resign should notify the Principal, who in turn will notify the
Board of Directors. Resignations must occur 45 days prior to the start date of the
upcoming school year; the deadline for receipt is June 12, 2009. If this condition
is not met, contract employees will be required to pay the school liquidated
damages in the event the Board does not approve the employee’s mid-contract
resignation. Employees may be charged up to an amount equal to three
months’ gross wages.
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION
The Response to Intervention Team (Rti) is composed of an administrator, two
classroom teachers, and a special education representative as needed. The
purpose of the Rti Team is to collect and evaluate data concerning students who
are experiencing deficiencies and/or behavioral problems that may require
additional or different educational or behavioral interventions in order to succeed.
A student may be referred by any teacher on the staff or his/her parent or
guardian. Referral packets may be obtained from the Special Services office.
SALARY
Please be reminded that salary increases are reflected on the September
check, corresponding with the beginning of a new fiscal and budget year.
Proof of new certifications and/or degrees must be presented prior to September
1 in order to receive adjusted salary amounts applied to the upcoming school
year.
SCHEDULE CHANGES

All schedule changes should be approved by the appropriate administrator
as any change by one class can affect other classes. Please be mindful that
actions taken by one person can affect many.
SCHOOL FURNITURE/PROPERTY
All furniture items are inventoried in the office. A record of items added or
removed during the school year are required in the office. No furniture is to be
moved without the approval of an administrator. Moreover, please assist in
teaching students to take care of school property.
SICK LEAVE/PERSONAL BUSINESS ABSENCE

Salaried Employees:
Each staff member is allocated ten sick or personal business absences over the
course of a school year. In order to encourage good attendance, these days are
accumulative up to twenty. Should the number of absences exceed the allocated
number, those additional absences will be deducted from the salary. New
employees earn their leave time at the rate of one day per month.
New employees are not eligible for leave/absence with pay until after the
completion of the thirtieth day. If a new employee exceeds one absence per
month, they will receive a payroll deduction in the amount of their daily rate for
each day absent.
Employees may carry a maximum of 160 hours at the end of each fiscal year.
Any employee who has more than 160 hours will be monetarily
compensated for the time in excess of the 160 in hours in September.
Hourly Employees:
Hourly employees earn leave time at the rate of eight hours (one day) per
month. They are not eligible for leave/absence with pay until after the
completion of the thirtieth day. If an employee exceeds one absence per
month, he/she will not receive compensation for that time missed.
If the employee does not use his/her first year’s allotted time, any
remaining hours (up to 80) will carry over to the new school year.
Any hours in excess of 80 will be compensated at the employee’s hourly

rate and will be paid in September of that year.
SIGN-IN DOCUMENTS
All staff is expected to sign in and out each day. If you fail to sign in, it will be
inferred that you were absent.

SMOKING
State and federal law as well as Board policy prohibits smoking on school
property.
SNACKS
The approved list of student snacks is as follows:
Low fat pudding, Jell-o, graham crackers, low fat animal crackers, cereal or
cereal bars, trail mix, nuts, seeds, fruit or fruit cups in light syrup, low fat
mozzarella cheese, yogurt, baked chips, jerky, and pretzels.
SPEAKERS/INVITED GUESTS/PERFORMERS
All guest speakers or performers must have a supervisor’s approval prior to
being scheduled.
SPECIAL PROGRESS REPORTS

At the end of the first three weeks’ grading period, the Secretary/Office Manger
will mail a potential failure notice to the parent or guardian of a student whose
grade average is 75 or lower and is in danger of failing. The report will be placed
in the mailboxes and must be returned within three school days. See annual
master schedule for dates. Progress reports will be mailed to parents of
students for whom a 10-point decrease in previous average is discerned.
STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Any staff member who wishes to keep a student after school (whether it is for
tutorial, extra-curricular or behavioral/disciplinary purposes) may only do so if
s/he has notified the parents/guardians at least twenty-four (24) hours in
advance. If contact is not made, the student must be released at the regular
dismissal time. The staff member who requires the student(s) to stay must
remain with them until they’re picked up.
STUDENT SECURITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Designated personnel will be assigned to each student event (i.e., awards
programs, Christmas extravaganza, etc.,) for the purpose of student check-out to
parents. Those persons will be provided with student rosters for nighttime events
so parents may check students out early if necessary. Student check-out forms
will be provided for daytime events. A copy should be given to the homeroom
teacher and either Ms. Holmes, Coach Carter, or Ms. Lacey so that dismissal
staff members will be aware that the student is no longer present.
Moreover, please be reminded that district policy does not allow non-enrolled
children under the age of 21 on campus. It is the district’s objective to protect
enrolled students from harm, building furniture and equipment from damage, and
visitors from the specter of false accusation. Strict adherence to this policy is
required.
STUDENT PROFILES
Individual instructional folders will be maintained for each student. These folders
should contain samples of student work for documentation of student mastery of
TAKS/TEKS objectives. These samples should further be used for teacher
conferences. At the end of the school year, folders of passing students may be
sent home. Folders of students being retained or transferred should be stored by
the teacher.
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

Please see Response to Intervention Team
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER(S)
It is very difficult to obtain a substitute teacher. Without advance notice, it is
nearly impossible. Please alert your campus office manager as soon as possible
when learning that an absence is necessary.
Please keep in a visible place on the teacher’s desk, a Substitute Folder

containing all of the following items: class schedule, seating chart(s),
specific procedures as it pertains to lavatory and water breaks, lunch,
special duty assignments, etc., specific assignments from textbooks,
worksheets, and enrichment sheets/activities.
TAKS OBJECTIVES
All grade levels will be responsible for teaching the objectives associated with the
TAKS tests as all students will be required to take a TAKS-based test appropriate
for their grade level.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEXTBOOKS

Classroom Use:
In the classroom, the teacher is responsible for:
1. Ensuring that all textbooks are numbered prior to issuance.

2. Conducting periodic textbook inspections for damaged and lost textbooks
and requisitioning replacements if needed at least one time each six
weeks.
3. Checking the issuance number and condition of the textbooks as they are
turned in by the student.
Record Keeping:
The teacher is responsible for keeping accurate records of all textbooks received
and issued to the student. The teacher is responsible for keeping a written
record, by student, of all serial numbers of textbooks that are issued. Teachers
must complete a textbook assignment list.
Lost Textbooks:
Once a textbook has been lost, make a report to the office manager. The office
manager will notify parents and collect funds.
After the office manager has made at least three documented attempts to collect
payment, the student’s name is placed on the “not clear” list.
Destroyed Textbooks:
A teacher must immediately notify the office manager about a destroyed textbook
or the loss of a textbook by the student if it is deemed that the student was not at
fault. The teacher should obtain the following information from the student or
parent/guardian.
 Type of destruction or loss;

 Date of destruction or loss;
 Last known location;
 Explanation of why the student was not at fault.
This information, along with the title, textbook serial number, and quantity must
be reported to the office manager as soon as possible. The teacher should
requisition a replacement textbook, if needed.
TECHNOLOGY
Staff will employ electronic mail on a twice-daily basis at work as a primary tool
for communications. The district may rely upon this medium to communicate
information, and all staff will be responsible for checking and reading messages
daily.

The network is provided for staff and students to conduct research, complete
assignments, and communicate with others. Communications over the network
are often public in nature; therefore, general rules and standards for professional
behavior and communications will apply.
Care should be used in communicating by electronic mail and

telecommunications in sharing confidential information about students or other
employees because messages are not entirely secure.
Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system

integrity and to ensure that staff members are using the system responsibly.
Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will be private.
The following behaviors are not permitted on district networks:
• sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

• assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the
promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition
• using obscene language
• harassing, insulting or attacking others
• engaging in practices that threaten the network (e.g., loading files that
may introduce a virus)
• violating copyright laws
• using others' passwords
• trespassing in others' folders, documents, or files
• intentionally wasting limited resources
• employing the network for commercial purposes, financial gain, or
fraud
• violating regulations prescribed by the network provider
• conducting union or employee association business, except as may be
agreed to in writing between the union/employee association and the
District, and subject to the usage guidelines and conditions contained
in this policy.
The Technology Director will report inappropriate behaviors to the employee's

supervisor who will take appropriate disciplinary action. Any other reports of
inappropriate behavior, violations, or complaints will be routed to the employee's
supervisor for appropriate action. Violations may result in a loss of access or
other disciplinary action. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be
involved.
Each employee will be given copies of this policy and procedures and will sign an
acceptable use agreement before establishing an account or continuing their use
for the upcoming school year. The District reserves the right to amend its policies
and procedures regarding staff access to Networked Information Services and
acceptable use agreement medium to communicate information. Again, all staff
will be responsible for checking and reading messages twice daily.

Tech Support/Help Desk Procedures:
The AWBFCS IT Staff supports all AWBFCS technical issues, telecommunication
issues, and audio/visual issues. This may include:
• setting of proxies for the internet
• troubleshooting problems a user may have in accessing the PC
• resetting passwords for e-mail and network access
• PowerSchool issues
Please Note: Priority response will be given to Student Information

applications, financial, procurement and administrative issues
Tech Support can be reached by submitting a repair request at any time.

Please include as much detail as possible about your problem in any
repair/trouble request. All such requests should be made via a Tech Support
Ticket on the school’s website:
http://www.awbrown.org/support OR http://www.awbrown.org and clicking on

AWB Technical Support on the right column under Teacher Links
As part of your access privileges, a Tech Support username and password will
be issued for use with this function. In most cases, a user’s login username will
be comprised of FIRST INITIAL & LAST NAME. There are exceptions (where
username is too short or duplicate username already exists), see the IT
Department for details.
If, for any reason, the website is unavailable, please use e-mail as an alternate
means to convey your request. Any e-mail should be directed to
repair@awbrown.org.
TELEPHONES
Please remember that this is an educational and business environment. There
should be no personal phone calls that are excessive in either number or amount
of time taken. Moreover, students should not be allowed to answer classroom
telephones. Finally, please see that classroom voice mails are set up with one of
the following messages:
Routine Message:
“Hello, you have reached ___________________, (grade level___
grade (subject)*___ instructor. My planning period is from
_________ to ________. Please try to reach me during this time, or
feel free to make an appointment with our Office Manager to see me.
If you leave your name, telephone number, and a detailed message, I

will phone you back as soon as possible. If you would like to reach
me via the internet, my e-mail address is ______________.
Thank you.”
*Subject not required for PreK-2.
EXTENDED LEAVE/SICKNESS:
“Hello, you have reached ____________. Today is (date) and I
am away from the office (or) out of the classroom all day. I will be
back in the office (or) classroom on (date). If you would like to
reach me via the internet, my e-mail address is _____________.
Otherwise, at the tone, please leave your name, telephone number,

and a detailed message, and I will be happy to call you back upon
my return. Thank you.”
It is imperative that classroom telephones are set at a volume that can be

distinctly heard during dismissal and that a caller is informed when s/he is on
speaker or is being taped.
Cellular phone usage will be limited to lunch and planning times. Cellular
phones must be turned off during instructional time.
VIDEOS/DVD’S
Movies shown in class must be “G” rated and/or checked out from the movie
library. “PG” movies must have prior administrative approval.
VISITORS AND STRANGERS

Faculty and staff should be on alert to observe people in the building who do not
have identification badges, ribbons, etc., indicating that they have checked in at
the office. Anyone without proper identification should be directed to the office.
If suspicious or disruptive activity is witnessed or suspected, dial 86 and
ask Mr. Solomon and Mr. Walton to report to your area.
WALKIE-TALKIES
The effective and safe use of all Walkie-Talkies necessitates that we follow the
ensuing guidelines:
 Office, support, and custodial staff should keep the radios in your work
area or on your person at all times.
 Ensure that the walkie-talkie radios are removed from the charger upon
arrival in the mornings and are not replaced until after dismissal in the
afternoon as this will impact your battery’s memory and the length of
charge it will retain.
 Since the radios will be negatively affected if left on a charger for more
than five days, please see that all chargers are unplugged whenever
school is dismissed for holidays.
 For contact purposes during the school day, the following designations
should be followed:
o Elementary Campus - Channel 1

o Pre-kindergarten Campus - Channel 2
o Custodial Staff - Channel 3
 Immediately notify your campus Office Manager if your radio malfunctions.
WELLNESS POLICY
Please see Attachment E.

A.W. BROWN-FELLOWSHIP
CHARTER SCHOOL
Staff Handbook Agreement
This form must be signed and turned in to the Office Manager prior to the first
day of classes.
Employee Name: ________________________________
I have read, understand and agree to abide by all the standards outlined in the A.
W. Brown-Fellowship Charter School Staff Handbook. I realize that these
guidelines will govern my behavior while employed by the school and that failure
to be guided by the standards could result in disciplinary action, including
dismissal.
Employee’s Signature: _________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: _________________________

A. W. BROWN-FELLOWSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Wellness Policy
In compliance with Section 204 of Public Law 108 – 265 --- June 30, 2004; Child
Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004
Sec. 204 LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
(a) IN GENERAL – Not later than the first day of the school year beginning after
June 30, 2006, each local education agency participating in a program authorized
by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) or
the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) shall establish a local
school wellness policy for schools under the local educational agency that, at a
minimum ---
1. Includes goals for nutrition education, physical activity and other

school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness
in a manner that the local educational agency determines is
appropriate;
2. Includes nutrition guidelines selected by the local educational agency
for all foods available on each school campus under the local
educational agency during the school day with the objectives of
promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity;
3. Provides an assurance that guidelines for reimbursable school meals
shall not be less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the
Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section
10 of the Child Nutrition Act (42 U.S.C. 1779) and section 9(f)(1) and
17(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.
1758 (f)(1), 1766(a)0, as those regulations and guidance apply to
schools;
4. Establishes a plan for measuring implementation of the local wellness
policy, including designation of one or more persons within the local
educational agency or at each school, as appropriate, charged with
operational responsibility for ensuring that the school meets the local
wellness policy; and
5. Involves parents, students, and representatives of the school food
authority, the school board, school administrators, and the public in the
development of the school wellness policy.

Therefore,
I. The A. W. Brown-Fellowship Charter District adopted and has

implemented the following local wellness policy as of June 5,
2006.
II. Development of policy involved the following parties consisting

of the identified diverse groups:
A. Parents:
Janetta Smith
Christi Mayes
John Sanders
Melissa Gregg
Sheryl Carter
Tekiyah Murphy
Rudy Tamez
Chelsa Labbe
Tosaha Lacy
Tonya Shaw
Jill Fance
B. Students:
Richard Guy
Sylvia Johnson
Montrel Williams
Zenora Leggett
Rachel Dupard
Adriana Davis
Ashlyn Mack
Taylor McKnight
Telor Chism
Kendrick Warren
C. Representatives of the school food authority:

Linda Carlisle
Vickie Holmes
Delois Linley
D. School Board Members:

Cynethia Belton
Judy Carroll
E. School Administration, Health, and Physical Education:

Paula Brown
Lonnie Carter

F. Community Leaders:
Paula Lewis
Lisa King
Lorenzo Brown
III. GOALS AND GUIDELINES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION:
A. Students in grades preK-6 receive nutrition education that is interactive

and teaches the skills they need to adopt healthy eating behaviors via
science and health curricula, center activities, inclusive of technology and
physical education.
B. Nutrition education is offered in the school dining room (via visuals) as
well as in the classroom (curriculum and centers).
C. Students receive consistent nutrition messages throughout the school and
classroom.
D. State and district health education curriculum standards and guidelines
include both nutrition and physical education.
E. Nutrition is integrated into the health education curricula.
F. The school will link nutrition education activities with the coordinated
school health program (ex: basketball, track, health fair, walk-a-thon,
dance)
G. Staff who provide nutrition education have appropriate training.
IV. GOALS AND GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
a. At a minimum, students should have 160 minutes of physical activity

weekly.
b. Students should be given opportunities for physical activity during the
school day through daily recess periods, physical education (PE classes),
walking programs, and the integration of physical activity into the
academic curriculum.
c. Students should be given opportunities for physical activity through after-
school programs; i.e. interscholastic athletics.
d. Students should acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that
provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development
through physical activity, and access to a physically-active lifestyle.
e. The student exhibits a physically-active lifestyle and understands the
relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
On-going monitoring will be measured through quarterly parent surveys.
f. The student will understand the benefits from being involved in daily
physical activity and factors that affect physical performance (See TEKS
4A-E; pg 5.)
g. The student knows and applies safety practices associated with physical
activities.
h. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to
work independently and with others in physical activity settings.

i. We will provide an individualized physical fitness growth plan which will
be inclusive of the following:
i. Cardio:
1. Tread mill
2. jumping jacks
3. laps around gym
4. timed running in place
5. jumping rope
ii. Gross Movement/Motor Skills:

1. Lunges
2. Squats
3. Knee lifts
4. Throws/Tosses
5. Toe Touches
iii. Strengths/Weights/Muscular Endurance:

1. Sit-ups
2. Push-ups
3. Chin-ups
4. Free weights
5. Climbing
iv. Tandalay Curriculum adoption: (Please see attachment one.)

1. Includes correlation to the TEKS
2. Includes grade level specific lesson plans
3. Features “Character Counts” ideas for expanding the lesson
across the curriculum, health and nutrition tips
4. Emphasis is on fun and movement rather than traditional
sports
5. Minimal equipment is needed
v. Nutrition:
1. Weigh-ins
2. The students will be able to describe the relationship
between food intake and physical activity such as calories
consumed and calories expended
3. The students will be able to explain the link between
physical activity/inactivity and health such as reduce stress
and burn calories
4. The students will be able to explain the relationship
between physical activity and stress relief and demonstrate
stress relief activities such as brisk walking, gentle
stretching, and muscle tension and release.
5. The students will be able to describe the need for rest and
sleep in recovering from exercise

6. The students will identify sources of information on skill
improvement, fitness, and health such as books and
technology.
7.
V. GOALS AND GUIDELINES FOR OTHER SCHOOL-BASED

ACTIVITIES:
a. Provide a clean, safe, enjoyable meal environment for students.

b. Provide adequate time for students to enjoy eating healthy foods with
friends, scheduled as near the middle of the school day as possible.
c. Prohibit use of food as a reward or punishment.
d. Provide enough space and serving areas to ensure student access to school
meals with a minimum of wait time.
e. Ensure fundraising efforts are supportive of healthy eating.
f. Provide on-going professional training and development for foodservice
staff and teachers in the areas of nutrition and physical education.
g. Provide student access to physical activity facilities outside school hours.
h. Parent advisory groups will coordinate regular parent-staff physical
activities, e.g., parent-teacher basketball games, co-ed volley ball, softball
and bowling leagues
i. Aerobics/Pilates classes will be offered to staff and parents after hours
j. Monthly Saturday morning nutrition classes will be offered to the
community
VI. GOALS AND GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOODS AVAILABLE

ON EACH SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY:
a. Students in grades Pre-K – 6 receive nutrition education that is interactive

and teaches the skills they need to adopt healthy eating behaviors via
science and health, technology, and center activities.
b. Students receive consistent nutrition messages throughout the school,
classroom, and cafeteria.
c. State and district health education curriculum standards and guidelines
include both nutrition and physical education.
d. Nutrition is integrated into the health education and science curricula.
e. Schools link nutrition education activities with the coordinated school
health program i.e., health faith, walk-a-thon, dances, basketball, and
track).
f. Staff who provide nutrition education have appropriate training.
Special Note: Please see attachments regarding the lunch schedule, inclusive of a
fifteen minute recess period for all grade levels, Tandalay Curriculum information
packet, and personnel recommendations facilitating implementation of Wellness Plan
guidelines.

E-Mail Directory
(Revised July 7, 2008)
admin@awbrown.org:
Paula Brown - Executive Director/Principal
Judy Carroll - Vice-Principal
Cynethia Belton - Vice-Principal
Margaret “Peggy” Signall - Special Education Director/Diagnostician
Tammy Benson - Pre-Kindergarten Dean
Jayson Walton - Elementary Dean/Athletic Director
Benjamin Solomon - Information Technology Director
Portia Royal - PEIMS Coordinator/Registrar
awbstaff@awbrown.org:
All staff members
Maxx Frank - Production Director
Takiyah Murphy - FEP Office Manager
Nicole Brown - FEP Asst. Manager/Girl’s Basketball Coach
Brenda Daniels - Nurse
Sarah Green - Staff Child Care
Mary Hooper - Staff Child Care
board@awbrown.org:
All board members
custodial@awbrown.org:
Sandy Hudson - Facilities Manager
Clennard Holmes - Building Maintenance Manager
Larnell Johnson - Part-Time Custodian – PK Campus
Lawrence Dudley - Custodian – PK Campus
Thomas Dudley - Custodian – PK Campus
Erin Holmes - Custodian –Elem. Campus
Iketrick Duncan - Custodian – Elem. Campus
Steven Murphy - Custodian Elem. Campus
Gwendolyn Moore - Custodian – Elementary Campus
Brian Carroll - Part-Time Custodian – Elem. Campus
Patrick Mitchell - Custodian – Elem./Finance Campuses
Sam Hills - Groundskeeper
directors@awbrown.org:
Executive board members
elem@awbrown.org:
*All elementary staff members

elemta@awbrown.org:
Lynette Lett - Elementary Building Assistant
Angela Cisneros - Elementary Building Assistant
Cecily Scott - Elementary Building Assistant
Linett Harper - Elementary Building Assistant
Benny Dunn - Elementary Building Assistant
Yolanda Bean - Elementary Building Assistant
excurric@awbrown.org:
*Paula Brown - Executive Director/Principal
Cynethia Belton - Vice-Principal
Delecia Key - Elementary Office Manager
Angela Cisneros - Safety Patrol Supervisor
Cherish Robinson - Vocal and Instrumental Choirs
LaShannon Coleman - Cheerleading
Tosaha Lacy - Cheerleading
Chasity Pitts - Pep Squad
Torina Johnson - Pep Squad
William Holmes - Golden Eagles Step Team
Winfred Dalcour - Lady Golden Eagles Step Team
Open - Chess Club
Don Broden - Chess Club
Cynethia Belton - Student Council
Twanna Mead - Student Council
Cynethia Belton - Student Mentoring (Girls to Women)
Sam Hills - Student Mentoring (Boys to Men)
finance@awbrown.org:
James Montfort - Chief Financial Officer
Ann Thomas - Finance Manager/Treasurer
Wanda Peer - Finance Administrator
Janice Taylor - Benefits Manager
k2@awbrown.org:
Judy Carroll - Vice Principal
William Holmes - KA - 104
Chavalla Arnold - KB - 106
Lisa Martin - KC - 108
Felicia Harrison - KD - 103
Melynda Morrow - KE - 105
Tammy Williams - KF - 107
Artrey Gipson - 1A - 109
Danecia Johnson - 1B - 110
Chasity Pitts - 1C - 111
Lywanda Knox - 1D - 112
Torina Johnson - 1E - 113
Christiana Lars - 1F - 114
LaShannon Coleman - 2A - 115
Latrice Freeman - 2B - 116
Tyrone Harvey - 2C - 117
Jessica Flores - 2D - 119
Rhonda Taylor - 2E - 121
Tinika Chism - 2F - 200
langarts@awbrown.org:
Cynethia Belton - Vice Principal
Karea Scroggins - 3B - 204
Sumiko Hart - 3D - 209
Annette Wingo - 3E - 211
Kanetra Faison - 4A - 213
Kendrah Rougeau - 4C - 215
Kurian Alex - 4E - 302
Vanessa Duckett - 4F - 303
Adjuana Ellis - 5C - 306
Twanna Mead - 6B - 311
mgmt@awbron.org:
*Sandy Hudson - Facilities Manager
Vickie Holmes - Cafeteria Manager
Delois Linley - Assistant Cafeteria Manager
Clennard Holmes - Building Maintenance Manager
math@awbrown.org:
Tammy Benson - PK Dean/Math Chairperson
Michel Hart - 3A - 202
Winfred Dalcour - 3C - 207
Anthony Gordon - 3F - 212
Annette Bradford - 4B - 214
Sher’rie Thurmon - 4D - 301
Patricia Boyd - 5B - 305
LaShonte’ Smith - 6A - 310
mobile@awbrown.org:
All Nextel/Sprint telephone users
office@awbrown.org:
Adjuanita Hurst - Office Manager – PK Campus
Delecia Key - Office Manager – Elementary Campus
Jessie Newton - SPED/ESL Administrative Assistant
Daphne Guy - Receptionist – Elementary Campus
Vickie Holmes - Cafeteria Manager
William Holmes - ILT
Patricia Boyd - ILT
prek@awbrown.org:
Paula Brown - Principal
Tammy Benson - PK Dean
All Pre-kindergarten staff members
pkta@awbrown.org:
Maria Arreguin - Assistant
Sharon Henderson - Assistant
Patricia Cooper - Assistant
Ashley Holmes - Assistant
Tammy Davis - Assistant
Janetta Smith - Assistant
Shania Davis - Assistant
Rosalynn Pinkney - Assistant
Lora Handy - Assistant
Tosaha Lacy - Building Assistant/Receptionist
pkteachers@awbrown.org:
*Judy Carroll - Vice-Principal
Tammy Roberson - PK3A/D - 102PK
Ora Simmons - PK3B/E - 103PK
Rachel Bolden - PK3C/F - 104PK
Carla Butler - PK4A - 201PK
Sha’vonn Waller - PK4B - 202PK
Kim Dalcour - PK4C - 203PK
Gloria Washington - PK4D - 204PK
Sandra Washington - PK4E - 205PK
Pamela Smith - PK4F - 206PK
rotation@awbrown.org:
Lonnie Carter - Physical Ed - Gym
Cherish Robinson - Music - 316
Toyia Curry - Science Lab - 120
Mahogonei Whitten - Computer Technology - 210
Colleen Jordan - In-School Suspension/Character Ed - 315
science@awbrown.org:
Danny Dillard - 5A - 304
Dwaine Thompson - 6C - 312
Toyia Curry - Science Lab - 120
sped@awbrown.org
Margaret “Peggy” Signall - Special Education Director/Diagnostician
Tonja Adair - Diagnostician - 205B
Dr. Karen Kreuder - Counselor/Psychologist
Amy Reed - Intervention Specialist - 405
Linda Cedor - Reading and Dyslexia Therapist - 205A
Dawn Simms - Speech Pathologist - 203
Robert White - Special Ed Teacher - 307
Anika Maiden - Special Ed Teacher - 309
Marc Morrow - ESL Teacher
Robert Signall - Part-Time Diagnostic Assistant
Jessie Newton - SPED/ESL Administrative Assistant
Beverly Harris - SPED Teacher Assistant
Vickie Hudson - SPED Teacher Assistant
supportstaff@awbrown.org
Kestin Wheeler - Information Technician
Ama Grandberry - Information Technician
36@awbrown.org:
Cynethia Belton - Vice Principal
Michel Hart - 3A - 202
Karea Scroggins - 3B - 204
Winfred Dalcour - 3C - 207
Sumiko Hart - 3D - 209
Annette Wingo - 3E - 211
Anthony Gordon - 3F - 212
Kanetra Faison - 4A - 213
Annette Bradford - 4B - 214
Kendrah Rougeau - 4C - 215
Sher’rie Thurmon - 4D - 301
Kurian Alex - 4E - 302
Vanessa Duckett - 4F - 303
Danny Dillard - 5A - 304
Patricia Boyd - 5B - 305
Adjuana Ellis - 5C - 306
Twanna Mead - 6A - 310
LaShonte’ Smith - 6B - 311
Dwain Thompson - 6C - 312


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Brown-Fellowship Charter School

Further, it is the policy of AWB-FCS not to discriminate on the basis of sex,

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 1

Academic Education ~ The Brown-Fellowship student experiences a curriculum

Character Education ~ every subject area, every teaching method, every

Social Education ~ the development of the student's academic, character and

School Motto ~ "Soaring to Success"

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 2

1. We will respect ourselves by being on time and bringing all

2. We will respect our teacher by raising our hands for

3. We will respect our classmates and their property by keeping

4. We will respect adults by being quiet when a visitor enters our

5. We will respect our parents’ training by being polite, helpful,

6. We will respect our environment by keeping our classroom

7. We will respect other classes and people by being quiet in

SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

Professional/Office/Support Staff sign-in …………………………………..7:20 a.m.

Professional, office, and support staff members reporting

Breakfast served…………………………………………………..7:30 am – 7:55 a.m.

Teachers sign-in……………………………………………………………….7:50 a.m.

Teachers reporting after 8:00 are considered tardy.

Teachers pick-up classes from Gym ........................................................7:55 a.m.

Morning Announcements ..........................................................................8:10 a.m.

Student Dismissal (PK Campus) ..............................................................3:15 p.m.

Student Dismissal (Elementary Campus) .................................................3:30 p.m.

Professional Period........................................................................3:30 – 3:50 p.m.

Teacher Dismissal ....................................................................................3:50 p.m.

Professional and Support Staff Dismissal ………………………………….4:20 p.m.

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 4

Oratorical Contest - (PK – 6th)

In-class competitions will be followed by school-wide competitions.

Professional and Support Personnel:

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 5

Custodial and Maintenance Personnel:

PowerSchool Attendance Reporting Procedures:

6. When finished, click the submit button.

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 6

 Follow this format…

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 7

If the principal is unavailable, please report your concern or problem to another

“Caught you Being Good” is the district-wide effort to ensure positive

Please see Appendix D for further information.

CHILD CARE SERVICES

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 8

Anyone who collects funds should adhere to the following procedures:

1. Monies should only be accepted when the recipient has access to a

Discipline of Students With Disabilities:

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 9

Only an ARD/504 Committee may impose a change in placement of a student

If a parent meeting or any other occurrence seems to have the potential to

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 10

Drill Instructions to Teachers:

This drill is practiced as a safety precaution against possible tornado, cyclone,

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 11

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 12

EARLY DEPARTURE FOR STAFF

EARLY DEPARTURE FOR STUDENTS

The school’s office issues permits to leave campus. Do not excuse a

EMPLOYEE DRESS STANDARDS

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 13

The following items of clothing are considered INAPPROPRIATE: shorts,

Faculty and Staff Handbook (2008-2009) 14

FACILITY CARE AND RESERVATIONS