Educators may be permitted to attend special workshops, conferences, and other meetings of inservice training and educational improvement when such attendance is planned with and approved by the administrative staff.

Alpine School District has a responsibility to maintain public trust and confidence by providing a safe school environment for students and a safe workplace for employees. The District is committed to provide a drug-free, smoke-free, and alcohol-free workplace. Employees of the Alpine School District are expected to follow the federal, state, and local laws regarding use, distribution, manufacturing, and/or possession of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Violation of this policy may result in suspension, remediation, and/or dismissal.

Faculty meetings are necessary to discuss problems and procedures at the local school level, and all educators are required to attend unless excused by the principal. Principals are to make wise use of written bulletins, memorandums and emails to minimize the time required for faculty meetings. The principal has the right to call faculty meetings. The frequency, content, time, and other details pertaining to faculty meetings shall be determined by the principal after consultation with the faculty. Faculty meeting should not be held in place of collaboration. In addition when calling and holding faculty meetings, contract time should be taken into consideration and every attempt to avoid going over contract time should be taken.

As fads and extremes of dress and appearance tend to attract improper attention to the individual, the Alpine School District Board of Education requires its personnel to conform to standards that avoid extremes and exemplify personal cleanliness.

The great majority of our educators are commended for their professionalism including their investment of time in their responsibilities far beyond contractual requirements.

Educators shall keep such records and reports and compile information necessary for the successful execution of their work that may be required by their principal or the district staff.

Educators will submit an oral report to the principal regarding all student injuries. A written report shall be submitted regarding serious injuries.

Each educator shall act as a reasonably prudent individual in safeguarding pupils. Pupils should not be sent on errands off the school grounds unless the principal grants permission.

Educators shall become thoroughly acquainted with school rules, regulations, and equipment concerning student safety. They shall teach the students the proper methods of evacuating the building when the alarm is sounded.

Educators function as collaborative teams in Professional Learning Communities, using the essential questions and data, with student learning as the focus.