Midlothian ISD 2026-2027 Employee Handbook - Revised August 12, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

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Midlothian ISD’s 2026–2027 Employee Handbook provides district-wide policies and administrative guidance for employees. It covers employment conditions, equal employment opportunity, certifications, searches and drug testing, safety and training, transfers, ADA accommodations, and leave categories including FMLA and workers’ compensation-related provisions. The handbook also outlines compensation and benefits, payroll practices, employee conduct, professional dress, reporting and grievance procedures, and safety/security standards such as firearms rules and emergency procedures. An acknowledgment receipt section is included.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages78

Reading Time3 h 17 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

District Information

Description of the District

Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Certification and Licenses

Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries, Wages, and Stipends

Timekeeping for Employees

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Leaves and Absences

Personal Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Military Leave

Employee Conduct and Welfare

Standards of Conduct

Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Professional Dress Code

Safety and Security

Possession of Firearms and Weapons

Visitors in the Workplace

Emergency School Closing

Midlothian ISD 2026-2027 Employee Handbook Revised August 12, 2026 If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document because of a disability, please email [gaya.jefferson@midlothianisd.org](gaya.jefferson@midlothianisd.org). Table of Contents Introduction 6 District Information 7 Description of the District 7 Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives 7 Board of Trustees 8 Board Meeting Schedule 8 Helpful Contacts 9 Administration 9 School Directory 10 School Calendar 12 Employment 13 Equal Employment Opportunity 13 Job Vacancy Announcements 14 Employment after Retirement 14 Contract and Non Contract Employment 14 Certification and Licenses 15 Recertification of Employment Authorization 15 Searches and Alcohol and Drug Testing 16 Health Safety Training 17 Reassignments and Transfers 17 Workload and Work Schedules 17 ADA Accommodations 19 Breaks for Expression of Breast Milk 19 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 20 Notification to Parents Regarding Qualifications 20 Outside Employment and Tutoring 21 Performance Evaluation 21 Employee Involvement 22 Staff Development 22 Mental Health Training 22 Compensation and Benefits 23 Salaries, Wages, and Stipends 23 Timekeeping for Employees 23 Paychecks 24 Automatic Payroll Deposit 24 Payroll Deductions 24 Overtime Compensation 25 Travel Expense Reimbursement 26 Health, Dental, and Life Insurance 26 Midlothian ISD Employee Handbook 1 Revised 06/25/2026 Supplemental Insurance Benefits 27 Cafeteria Plan Benefits (Section 125) 27 Workers’ Compensation Insurance 27 Unemployment Compensation Insurance 27 Teacher Retirement 28 Employee Retirement Benefits 28 Leaves and Absences 29 Personal Leave 30 State Sick Leave 31 Local Leave 32 Non-duty Days 32 Vacation 32 Sick Leave Bank 33 Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA)—General Provisions 33 Local Procedures for Implementing Family and Medical Leave ( FML) Provisions 36 Temporary Disability Leave 37 Workers’ Compensation Benefits 38 Assault Leave 38 Jury Duty 38 Compliance with a Subpoena 39 Truancy Court Appearances 39 Religious Observance 39 Military Leave 39 Hardship Leave 40 Payment for Accumulated Leave Upon Retirement 41 Employee Relations and Communications 42 Employee Recognition and Appreciation 42 District Communications 42 Complaints and Grievances 43 Employee Conduct and Welfare 44 Professional Dress Code 44 Physical Education and/or Coach Dress Code 45 Non-instructional Support Staff (custodial, maintenance, transportation, etc. ) Dress Code 45 Standards of Conduct 45 Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics 46 Monitors for Noncurricular Student Groups 49 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation 49 Harassment of Students 50 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse 50 Sexual Abuse and Maltreatment of Children 51 Reports to Texas Education Agency 52 Midlothian ISD Employee Handbook 2 Revised on 7/21/2026 Reporting Crime 52 Scope and Sequence 53 Technology Resources 53 Personal Use of Electronic Communications 53 Electronic Communications between Employees, Students, and Parents 55 Public Information on Private Devices 57 Classroom Libraries 57 Parental Consent 58 Criminal History Background Checks 58 Employee Arrests and Convictions 58 Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Prevention 59 Tobacco and Nicotine Products and E-Cigarette Use 59 Fraud and Financial Impropriety 60 Conflict of Interest 61 Gifts and Favors 61 Copyrighted Materials 61 Associations and Political Activities 61 Charitable Contributions 62 Safety and Security 62 Possession of Firearms and Weapons 63 Visitors in the Workplace 63 Asbestos Management Plan 63 Pest Control Treatment 64 General Procedures 65 Emergency School Closing 65 Emergencies 65 Purchasing Procedures 65 Name and Address Changes 66 Personnel Records 66 Facility Use 66 Termination of Employ

FAQs

What should employees do if they have difficulty accessing information in the handbook due to a disability?

Email the designated contact listed in the handbook to request assistance accessing the information.

What main employment topics does the handbook cover?

It covers equal employment opportunity, job vacancy announcements, certification and licenses, recertification, searches, alcohol and drug testing, reassignments and transfers, and workload and work schedules.

Which categories of leave are addressed?

The handbook includes personal leave, state sick leave, local leave, vacation, sick leave bank, FMLA provisions and local procedures, temporary disability leave, and multiple other leave types such as jury duty and military leave.

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