Additional HR Policies Manual
1.
Welcome & Introduction
Welcome!
Introduction
2.
Guiding Principles
Employment at Will
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disability And Reasonable Accommodation
NYC Pregnancy Accommodation
Harassment
Workplace Violence Prevention
Open Communications Policy
Confidentiality
Confidentiality to Access Children’s Records
3.
Employment at Launch
Employment Applications
Criminal History and Educational History
Status
Labor Postings
Personnel Files
Personal Data Changes
Offer Letters: Non-Renewal, Renewal
Outside Employment
Conflict of Interest and Outside Activities
Work Product Ownership
Electronic Storage of Launch Documents
Public Image
Professional Appearance
4.
Performance and Conduct
Standards of Conduct
Conduct with Parents and Students
Employee Performance Review and Planning Sessions
Performance Management
Physical Contact with Students and Other Staff Members
5.
Attendance
Punctuality
Unplanned Absences
Arranging Classroom Coverage
6.
Wages and Payroll
Meal and Rest Periods
Compensation Policy
Timekeeping
Overtime
Paydays
Direct Deposit and Paychecks
Error in Pay
Expense Reimbursement
Wage Garnishment
Supplies; Expenditures; Obligating the Company
7.
Benefits
Group Benefits
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Commuter Benefits Plan
COBRA Benefits
Retirement Plan - 401(K)
Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits
Long Term Disability (LTD) Benefits
Teaching Certification Support
Continuing Education Support
8.
Leaves and Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Record Keeping
Holidays
Bereavement
Paid Childcare Leave (PCL)
Paid Parental Leave
NYS Paid Family Leave
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Reasonable Accommodations Policy
Jury Duty
Military Duty
Military Spouse Leave
Nursing Mother’s Expressing Breast Milk
Blood Donation Leave
Bone Marrow Leave
Election/Voting Leave
Victim and Witness Leave
First Responder Leave
9.
Employee Communications
Employee/Student Phone and Email Communication Policy
Use of Personal Phones
Computer, E-Mail and Internet Policy
Employer Information and Property
Electronic Equipment Policy
Social Networking
Visitors to the School
No Solicitation/Distribution
Fee and Cash Collection
Nepotism
10.
Health and Safety
Liability
Safety
Internal Investigations and Searches
Violence in the Workplace
Building Security
Substance Abuse
No Smoking
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closings
11.
Separation of Employment
Employment Termination
Exit Interviews
Return of Launch Property
12.
Appendix: Slide Presentations for New Hires
Payroll & Attendance
Benefits
Clear History
Welcome & Introduction
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Additional HR Policies Manual
Supplement to the TriNet Employee Handbook
2025 - 2026
