Q: Can an English Language Learner be retained?

A: ELL students must not be retained in grade level because of their language skills. (Tennessee English as a Second Language Program Guide)

Lack of ability to read and write in English cannot be the basis for an F. It is against the law to fail a student because he/she is not proficient in English.(Office of Civil Rights OCR)

However if the regular education teacher AND the ESL teacher feel that a student has failed due to circumstances other than English (attendance or refusal to do modified at his/her level assignments), a student can receive a failing grade. (OCR)

If both the teacher and ESL teacher believe that retention is in the best interest of the child, the following steps must be completed:

1. Parents will be notified when problems are identified and shall be informed periodically of remedial efforts and given progress reports. (Jefferson County School Board Policy 4.603)
2. Documentation of all accommodations/modifications must be made available to assure that the student has had full access to the curriculum content within the context of his/her limited English. (OCR)
3. Parents shall be informed in writing and shall be requested to participate in a conference at least nine (9) weeks before the end of the school year. (JCS Board Policy 4.603)
4. Notification and information must be provided to parents in an “understandable and uniform format, and to the extent practicable, provided in a language that the parents can understand.” (No Child Left Behind Act, 2001).

Q: Where can I find information about Field Trips?

A: Field Trip Information and Documents are located in Board Policy (4.302) and in the JCS Staff Folders under Board Policy Documents and Forms.

Q: How can I access my paycheck stub?

A: Paycheck stubs are available at MyBenefitsChannel.com. Steps on how to view your paycheck stub are located in the Payroll and Timesheets Folder of JCS Staff Documents. 

Q: How do I complete my timesheet if I have overtime?

A: If your actual work hours are over 40 in a work week, your timesheet will alert you to submit an overtime request form for either compensation time or payment.

Q: How do I get Technology Support for Student Devices?

Q: How do I know when to contact the Technology Department vs. the Instructional Technology team?

A: Use the Technology Help Services guidance below to help you determine if you should submit a School Dude Ticket for Technology Support or reach out to the Instructional Technology team,

Q: How do I get Technical Support for my students?

A: Read about the support paths for Traditional Learners and Distance Learners on the Digital Resources Page, under Student Technology Support. Remember that for Traditional Learners, teachers should use school-specific protocol for requesting technical support for student devices via School Dude or reach out to the Instructional Technology department (Deedra Hillard and Amy Sharp) for content support. Distance Learners may be directed to the Student Technology Support Request Form, located in the left sidebar of this page and on the Digital Resources Page.

Q: What should I do if I am injured at the workplace?

A: Workers Compensation Procedure Guide: The school nurse will be our first point of contact. Each nurse will be responsible for following the proper procedures and sending accident reports to the Finance Office within the designated time as noted below. It is important to know that all forms must be completed in full or it may be cause for a delay in worker's compensation benefits to the injured party. Our primary directive is reporting each claim to TN Risk Management Trust in a timely manner.

What should be done if an injury occurs in the workplace.

Forms to be completed and sent to the Finance Office immediately after accident occurs are:

1. Employer's First Report of Work Injury & Illness
2. Form C-42G Employee's Choice of Physician
3. form C-31 Medical Waiver and Consent
4. Athletic & Student Accident Form (student only)

          Fax all forms to the finance Office at 865-397-4537

Procedures to follow are:

• Employee is to report all injuries immediately to employer (Nurse).
• Employer notification is required by law within 30 days of the date of injury. After 30 days, employee may be barred from seeking workers compensation benefits.
• The employer (Nurse) completes a First Report of Injury. Nurse sends the completed form to the Finance Office immediately.
• The employer (Finance Office) must file the form with TN Risk Management Trust within 24 hours of knowledge of the injury.
• Employer (Nurse offers the employee Form C-42G Employee Choice of Physician which is a panel of doctors for treatment. A signed Form C-42G Employee Choice of Physician must be completed, signed and dated.
• The employee selects one of the doctors, who becomes the authorized treating physician and provides treatment at the employer's expense. this completed form offers employer proof that the employee was offered a choice of physicians. A copy of the completed form must be provided to the employee. Nurse sends the original to the Finance Office.
• The employer (Finance Office) must keep the original form on file and upon request provide a copy to the Division of Workers' Compensation.
• Employer (Nurse) provides the employee with Form C-31 Medical Waiver and Consent. This form allows us as the employer to obtain the medical notes for each doctor appointment.
• A completed Form C-31 Medical Waiver and Consent is to be sent to the Finance Office to be kept on file
• For Student Injuries use the Athletic & Student Accident Form. Send completed for the the Finance Office.

COPIES OF ALL FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE ACCIDENT & WORKERS COMPENSATION FOLDER IN JCS STAFF DOCUMENTS  ON THE JCS PUBLIC MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT SITE.