Last Updated: December 20, 2004
1. ACCIDENTS AT WORK
When an accident occurs at work, the employee should report the incident immediately to his/her supervisor or building administrator. All First Report of Injury Forms must be forwarded to the Office of Administrative Services within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident when possible, but not later than the next business day.
All accidents that result in injury must be reported to the appropriate supervisor or building administrator, regardless of how insignificant the injury may appear. Such reports are necessary to comply with the laws and to initiate workers' compensation claims if necessary.
2. DRESS CODE
All employees should report to work dressed appropriately for the duties they perform.
3. OVERTIME ASSIGNMENT
When operating requirements or other needs of the District cannot be met during regular working hours, employees will be given the opportunity to volunteer for overtime work assignments. However, certain employees may be required to accept overtime assignments when no volunteers are available. All overtime work must receive the District's prior authorization. Please refer to the collectively bargained agreement for additional information.
4. SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE
In keeping with the District's intent to provide a safe and healthful work environment and in conformance with state law, smoking is prohibited in all District owned or leased buildings and facilities and at the work place. This policy applies equally to employees and visitors.
5. USE OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
Operation
Equipment and vehicles essential to accomplishing work assignments are expensive and may be difficult to replace. When using District equipment and vehicles, employees are expected to exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines.
Defects/Damage
Employees are required to notify their supervisor or building administrator if any equipment, machine, tool, or vehicle appears to be damaged, defective, or in need of repair, in order to prevent deterioration of equipment and possible injury to employees or the public.
Neglect
The improper, careless, negligent, destructive, or unsafe use or operation of equipment or vehicles, as well as excessive or avoidable traffic and/or parking violations while using District vehicles, can result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Accident
If an employee is involved in a vehicle accident in a District vehicle, he/she must report the accident to their supervisor or building administrator immediately and complete all required forms.
6. USE OF DISTRICT FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Pursuant to School Committee Policy P5233.1 Policy Relating to Personnel Management Employee Use of District Fitness Equipment and Facilities (Appendix 1), the Wachusett Regional School Committee encourages the health and fitness of District employees. As such, the District may authorize the utilization of District fitness equipment and facilities by District employees outside of their normal work hours when not being used by students. Additionally, said use of equipment or facilities shall be according to posted rules and at a time when the District buildings are open and available for use. At no time may District equipment and facilities be utilized by non-District personnel without an appropriate permit issued prior to such use.
Employees using said equipment and facilities shall agree, in writing, to hold the District harmless for any injury caused by the use of such equipment and facilities. The District shall determine an operational mechanism to attain and record such waiver of liability prior to use. Any employee using fitness equipment and facilities who has not waived such liability shall not be authorized to use the equipment and facilities.
The District reserves the right to establish additional rules, regulations, and policies regarding the use of District fitness equipment and facilities, including the amendment or revocation of the use authorization, at any time, in the exercise of its managerial discretion. These rules shall be properly posted and enforced.
7. CURRICULUM CENTER
Employees are encouraged to borrow any materials from the Curriculum Center.
8. PARKING
While the District is not responsible to provide parking for employees, the District will make every effort to accommodate employee’s needs. Employees may park for free in any parking lot owned by the District. Employees at the Wachusett Regional High School must obtain a parking sticker from the principal’s office.