2022-23 STAFF ORIENTATION
General Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
2022-23 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
2022-23 Staff Organizational Chart (Updated 3/6/23)
2022-23 Payroll Schedule
2022-23 Courier Schedule
School Messenger App (for school closing notifications)
2022-23 Holiday Schedule
HelpDesk Login (for all maintenance and technology-related help requests)
Mileage Chart (New 3/22/23)
School Safety Legislation - Self-Reporting Requirements (see FORMS section below
for Arraignment and Conviction Disclosure Forms)
ISD Calendars and Common Calendar
2022-23 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Calendar
2022-23 Special Education Calendar
2022-23 Adult and Community Education Calendar
2022-27 Common Calendar
Mandated Reporter Requirements of the Child Protection Law
Child Protection Law (MCL 722.621-722.638)
Mandated Reporters' Resource Guide (Rev June '18)
MDE Memo - Mandated Reporter Requirements (July 11, 2019)
MDE Memo - Mandated Reporter Requirements Updated (August 8, 2019)
MDE Memo - Mandated Reporter Requirements and Code of Ethics Resources (July 30, 2020)
MDE Memo - Legal Obligations of Educational Personnel Related to Student Abuse and Neglect (July 14, 2022) (New 7/21/22)
SafeSchools Training Videos
SafeSchool Training Videos (List)
SafeSchools Training Videos (Link)
SafeSchools Training Videos (Troubleshooting Tips)
Legal Notices
Legal Notice - COBRA
An Employee's Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA
Legal Notice - Assurance of Continued Employment
Legal Notice - Medicare Part D Prescription Coverage (Updated 10/14/22)
Legal Notice - Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options
Reminders
Reminders from Business Office
General Reminders
District Policies
Electronic copies of all District policies may be found here: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/lapisd/Board.nsf.
All District employees should review the following District policies:
- Policy 2260 (Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity)
- Policy 2260.01 (Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability)
- Policy 2266 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in District Programs or Activities)
- Policies 3122/4122* (Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity)
- Policies 3122.01/4122.01* (Drug-Free Workplace)
- Policies 3123/4123* (Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability)
- Policies 3213/4213* (Student Supervision and Welfare)
- Policies 3217/4217 (Dangerous Weapons)
- Policies 3362/4362/5517* (Anti-Harassment) and Forms 3362 F1/4362 F1/5517 F1 (Report of Harassment)
- Policies 3430.01/4430.01* (Family & Medical Leaves of Absence; i.e., FMLA Policy)
- Policies 3437.01/4437.01* (Military Leave)
- Policies 3440/4440* (Job-Related Expenses)
Administrative Guidelines 3440A/4440A* (Job-Related Expenses)
- Policy 5517.01 (Bullying, Harassment, and Other Aggressive Behavior Directed Toward Students)
- Policy 6320 (Purchasing)
- Policy 7230 (Donations to the District)
- Policy 7440 (Security; i.e., Video Surveillance Policy) and Form 7440 F1(Video Surveillance Review Request and Authorization)
- Policy 7540 (Computer Technology and Networks) and Form 7540 F2 (Network and Internet
Access Agreement for Staff Members)
- Policy 7540.01 (Technology Privacy) and Form 7540.01 F1(Permission to Use/Import Software)
- Policy 7540.02 (Web Content, Services and Apps)
- Policy 8315 (Information Management)
- Policy 8325 (Receipt of Legal Documents)
- Policy 8330 (Student Records)
- Policy 8420 (Emergency Situations at Schools)
- Policy 8431 (Preparedness for Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard)
- Policy 8442 (Accidents and On-the-Job Injuries)
- Policy 8453.01 (Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens)
- Policy 8462 (Student Abuse and Neglect)
* Policies in the 3000s apply to Professional Staff Members (as defined by Policy 3120) and policies in the 4000s apply to Support Staff Members as (defined in Policy 4120).
INSURANCE COVERAGES
MESSA Group Plans
AFLAC
AFLAC Agent's Website (New 11/3/22)
EMPLOYEE ACCESS CENTER (EAC) (click here to login)
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS and EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
PROCESSES
FORMS
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
MDE Website - Educator Certification
EduPaths Website
RETIREMENT
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) Website
ORS Publication - Retirement Plan Decision Guide
ORS Publication - Retirement Plan Election Guide
Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Website
403(b) Retirement Plan
Description of 403(b) Retirement Plan (see FORMS section above for 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement)
District's Webpage on Third Party Administrator's (OMNI & TSACG Compliance Services) Website (New 10/28/22)
403(b) List of Approved Investment Product Providers
2022 Annual Retirement Benefits Guide
2022 Meaningful Notice & Plan Summary Information
MISCELLANEOUS
Educational Acronyms