FILE:  GDR

PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL WORKING CONDITIONS
The Board recognizes its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and shall seek to establish such working conditions as shall be in the best interests of employees as well as the district.

All paraprofessional personnel shall observe all safety rules faithfully.

In general, the building principals shall be responsible for setting reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the efficient operation of their building(s) which shall be consistent with then existing Board policies, rules, and regulations.

Paraprofessionals shall not be permitted to smoke at any time in classrooms, halls, student rest rooms, or any other areas designated as non-smoking areas by the principal.

The possession or use, on school property, of alcoholic beverages, illegal or controlled substances (as defined by federal, state, and local laws), or drug paraphernalia shall not be tolerated and shall be grounds for dismissal.

School telephones are provided for school business and emergencies only. Staff members shall not make or receive personal calls during the school day except in emergencies.

 
REVISED: 2-14-89
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan