Helpful Hints For Bitzteachers 16-17final

HELPFUL HINTS FOR
BITZ TEACHERS
2016-2017
Bitz Intermediate School

2028 Bevin Street
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910)451-2575
Principal: Dewanda Sholar
Web Address:
http://www .am.dodea.edu/lejeune/BitzIS/
BITZ Purpose and Direction:

Bitz Intermediate School, in partnership with military families and the
community, will educate, challenge, and equip all students to be
motivated, healthy, lifelong learners, and productive citizens that are
responsive to an innovative, global environment.
School Mascot: Alligator

**This document of helpful hints in NO WAY supersedes the MLA.
This document
provides explanation for the talking points explained at the beginning of the year faculty
meeting and serves as a resource for faculty and staff throughout the year. The intent is
to provide clarification and assistance to staff and faculty throughout the school year.*

Mid-Atlantic District, DoDEA Americas
2028 Bevin Street
August 1, 2016
Dear Bitz Intermediate School Teachers and Staff,
It seems like yesterday we were telling the students good-bye and I told you to have a restful, fun
and exciting summer. And now I am writing the welcome back letter for SY 16-17. Wow! I cant
believe we will be welcoming our Gator students back in a few short weeks.
With a few changes on our staff, I would like to welcome Mr. Richard Peters (ET) to our Gator
team. Mr. Peters is the new educational technologist and is ready to assist you in any way he can
to enable our students to be able to use technology in their everyday learning. Also, I would like to
welcome Ms. Valerie McKeon who will be joining us to teach 4 th grade. Ms. McKeon taught at JPS
and is excited about becoming a Gator! Mr. Hockman will teach 3 rd grade this year and Ms. Auls
will teach 4th grade. They both are also excited about their new assignments. I am still in the
process of hiring a SLP, secretary, office/media clerk and lunchroom monitor. Believe me; I want
these positions filled as soon as possible.
I previously sent the early return schedule, I hope everyone received it. If you did not, please
contact me at school and I will make sure you are informed. Our Bitz beginning of the year
schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, August 17
Bitz Staff - Nuts & Bolts Day
8:00-2:00
In Media Center (a more detailed schedule will be given that day)
Classroom/School Prep
2:00 3:30
Thursday, August 18
All day
Friday, August 19
Open House: Meet & Greet
8:00 2:00
2:00 3:30
This year, we will look at Igniting or Re-igniting our Why and moving forward in student
achievement. I cant wait for another awesome year with our students and staff! I continue to be
thankful to be a part of this great staff. I know we will continue to have the compassion and
passion it takes to give our students a great education!
Enjoy the last few days of summer!
Sincerely,
Dewanda Sholar
Principal
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES FOR SY 2016-2017
Principal - Dewanda Sholar- Responsible to Superintendent, CLDS

Curriculum Planning
Educational Policies
Extra-Duty Assignments
Labor-Management Relations
Personnel Administration
Public Relations
Master Schedule
Reports, DDESS, District School
Improvement Plans Continuous
School Improvement
Staff Evaluations (shared with Assistant)
Supervision of Students (shared with Assistant)
Supervision of Budget (Approving Officer)
Daily Bulletin Announcements
Handbooks
Staff Development
Scheduling
CSC (share with Assistant)
School Facilities
504, SST, Gifted Ed
Human Resources
Budget - Billing Official/Approving Official
Supervision of SSA & Office Automation
clerks Supervision of Custodial Services
Transportation
Security
School Safety
Facilities
OSHA, Fire Safety, Environmental Compliance, Chemical Hygiene
Administrative Secretary
Human Resource: Processing Personnel
Travel Orders
Leave Records
Payroll
DoDEA Eligibility Records
Administrative Secretarial Duties
Discipline Reporting in Aspen
Front office reception
Registrar Linda Bynum

Registration/Eligibility
Cumulative Records
Records Requests
Report Cards
Attendance
Front office reception
SSA- Francis Sator

Procurement of furniture, supplies, textbooks, and equipment
GPC Cardholder (Government Purchase Card)
Technology Inventory
School keys/Core Key Management
Coordination for Pick-up of Discards
DRMO
Office Automation Clerk / Media ClerkFront office reception

Attendance
Secretarial duties
Assists with registration
Assists in media center
Lunch Monitor
Bitz Intermediate: Master Schedule
GRADE
MONDA
Y
TUESDA
Y
Wednes THURSD
day
AY
4A
8:45 - 9:35
Specials
Specials
4B/Rouse
9:40 10:30
Specials
Specials
5A
10:35 11:25
Specials
Specials
5B
12:05 12:55
Specials
Specials
3A
1:00 - 1:50
Specials
Specials
3B
1:55 - 2:45
Specials
Specials
8:45-9:15
Specials
9:20 10:50
Specials
9:55 10:25
Specials
10:30 11:00
Specials
11:05 11:35
Specials
12:30 1:30
Specials
4A - Parker,
Paschall,
Choquette
4B - Hudson,
Popadines,
Rouse
5A - Smith,
Buckley
5B Hockman,
Jarvis
3A - Eaton,
OLeary, Freed
FRIDAY
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
FLES (see
below)
FLES (see
below)
FLES (see
below)
FLES (see
below)
3B - Cooper, Purcell, Auls,

Buglass
Wednesday
*FLES
Thurs/Fri
*FLES
*FLES
8:45 - 9:05
Cooper
8:45-9:30
Cooper
Cooper
9:10 - 9:30
Purcell
9:35 - 10:20
Purcell
Purcell
9:35 - 9:55
Freed
10:25 - 11:10
Freed
Freed
10:00 - 10:20
Eaton
11:15 - 12:00
Eaton
Eaton
10:25 - 10:45
Oleary
12:35 - 1:20
Parker
Parker
10:50 - 11:10
Auls
1:25 - 2:10
Auls
Auls
12:00 - 12:20
Buglass
2:15 - 3:00
Buglass
Buglass
LLI/READ1
80
M,T,Th,F
8:45 10:15
10:20 10:50
10:55 11:25
11:25 12:40
12:40 -
READ180
LLI
LLI
Lunch/Plan
LLI
Specials
W
Plan
M-W
TBA
Lunch
M, T
W
8:00 - 8:45
11:30 12:00
11: 35 12:05
1:10
1:30 - 3:00
READ180
LUNCH
LUNCH
Hudson
11:00 - 11:30
Freed
12:00 - 12:30
Popadines
11:00 - 11:30
Paschall
11:05 - 11:35
Eaton
12:05 - 12:35
Parker
11:05 - 11:35
Oleary
12:05 - 12:35
Choquette
11:05 - 11:35
Smith
12:15 - 12:45
Purcell
11:20 - 11:50
Buckley
12:15 - 12:45
Buglass
11:20 - 11:50
Jarvis
12:20 - 12:50
Cooper
11:25 - 11:55
Hockman
12:20 - 12:50
Auls
11:25 - 11:55
12:00 - 12:30
August
15 Early return PK-5 math teachers/6-12 ELA/Lit only 16 All Staf Reports, Prof Dev Day
22 First Day 1-12; K orientation 23 First Day Kindergarten
31 BMS & LHS Early Release Day
September
2 Pre-K Orientation 5 Labor Day Holiday
6 First day Pre-K students
14 BMS & LHS Early Release Day 28 No School - Professional Dev Day October
5 BMS & LHS Early Release 10 Columbus Day Holiday
End of 1st Quarter (45 days)
No School Pk-12 / CCR Prof Dev Day 28 No School/Staf Work Day November
3 No School Pk; Pk Parent Conference Day 4 No School Pk-12 Parent Conference Day 11 Veterans Day Holiday
23-25 Thanksgiving Break
December
End of Pk Trimester
No School Pk; Pk Staf Workday 19-Jan2 Winter Break
January
2 New Years Day (obs.) Holiday 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 20 End of 2nd Quarter (44 days)
23 No School; Staf Workday 25 BMS & LHS Early Release February
3 No School Pk-12 /CCR Prof Dev Day 6 No School Pk-12/CCR Prof Dev Day 20 Presidents Day Holiday
March
No School Pk; Pk Parent Conference Day
No School Pk-12; Pk-12 Parent Conference Day 6 No School Pk-12; Prof Dev Day
End of Pk Trimester
No School Pk; Pk Staf Workday 30 End of 3rd Quarter (44 Days)
31 No School; Staf Workday
April
10-14 Spring Break
28 No School Pk-12/CCR Prof Dev Day
NC: CAMP LEJEUNE DISTRICT SCHOOLS 2016/2017 CALENDAR
May
12 Accelerated Withdrawal 29 Memorial Day Holiday June

Last Day Pre-K; End of 3rd Trimester
Last Day grades K-12; End of 4th Quarter (43 days) 12 Graduation; Staf Workday
Early Release for LHS and BMS (Dismiss at 12:00 noon): 31 August, 14 September, 5
October, 25 January Report Cards Issued: 4 November, 30 January, 7 April, 15 June
Revised 3/16/16
Inclement Weather
In case of severe weather or emergency situations, school closing or delay may be

necessary. These decisions are made by the Superintendent of Schools after
consultation with base officials, weather bureaus, and schools transportation. If

conditions warrant school closing or delay, CLDS will utilize the One Call Now rapid
calling system to notify parents. Parents contact numbers should be kept up-todate in the school offices at all times! Local media will be alerted and as well as
the Base Information Line 451-1717 (# 5 for schools).
Accelerated Withdrawal May 12 is the Accelerated Withdrawal Date for students
of sponsors with PCS orders requiring them to REPORT to their new duty
station WITHIN the last 20-days of school
(May 12-June 9). The Sponsors orders must be presented with a written
request to the school Principal.
Camp Lejeune District Schools

Office of the Superintendent
855 Stone Street
Telephone: 910- 451-2461
Child Nutrition/School Food Services Office

910-451-2447
Reporting Periods PreK

Dec 8
End 1st Trimester
March 23 End 2nd Trimester
June 8
End 3rd Trimester
Interim Reports
Interim/Mid Term reports for each 9-week quarter will be sent home so that parents
receive on-going feedback about student progress. Q1: September 22, 2016
Q2: December 7, 2016
Q3: February 28, 2017
Q4: May 11, 2017
Parent-Teacher Conferences Students will not be in school on dates indicated on
the calendar.
These days are designated for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Report Cards
Q1: Given at the November conferences.
Report Cards will be sent home:
Q2: January 30, 2017
Q3: April 7, 2017
Q4: June 15, 2017 (Mailed)
Office Closures
School and Central Offices will be closed on these federal holidays:
SEPT 7, Labor Day
OCT 12, Columbus Day
NOV 11, Veterans Day
NOV 26, Thanksgiving Day
DEC 25, Christmas Day
JAN 1, New Years Day
JAN 18, M. L. King, Jr. Day
FEB 15, Presidents Day
MAY 30, Memorial Day
JUL 4, Independence Day
Schools Transportation Office

910-451-2554

2028 Bevin Street
Telephone: 910- 451-2575
Brewster Middle School

883 Stone Street
Telephone: 910- 451-2561
Delalio Elementary School
1500 Curtis Road, MCAS
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Telephone: 910- 449-0601
Heroes Elementary School

100 Barnett Way
Telephone: 910- 449-8000
Johnson Primary School
2027 Stone Street
Telephone: 910- 451-2431
Offices may be closed on other dates. A notice will be posted on the outside entrance to
notify visitors of office closures.
Tarawa Terrace Elementary School
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
Telephone: 910-450-1635
CLDS Board
The School Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The meeting schedule
(date, time, location) is published annually. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Contact the School Board at camplejeunedistrictschoolboard@ gmail.com
Lejeune High School

835 Stone Street
Telephone: 910- 451-2451
Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools Faculty Calendar SY 2016 - 2017

August
15
Early Return PreK-5 math
16
All Staff returns
22
First day of school Grades 1-12
23
First day of Kindergarten
31
BMS & LHS release 12:00 noon
September
2
PreK Orientation
No School- Labor Day Holiday
First Day of Pre-K Students
14
BMs & LHS release 12:00 noon
22
Quarter 1 Interim Report period
28
No School -CCR Prof Dev Day
October
5
10
No School- Columbus Day
26
End Quarter 1 Report period
27
28
No School -Teacher Workday
November
Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK

Only;NO SCHOOL PreK only
Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK-12; No
School
11
No School Veterens Day
23-25
NO School Thanksgiving
December
7
Quarter 2 Interim Report Period
End of PreK First Trimester 1
PreK Teacher Workday NO school PreK

only
19-30
No School Winter Break
January
2
No School-Winter Break
16
No School -MLK, Jr. Day
20
End Quarter 2 report period
23
No School - Teacher Workday
25
30
Report Cards Go Home K-12
February
3
No School - CCR Prof Dev Day
No School - CCR Prof Dev Day
20
No School -Presidents day
28
Quarter 3 Interim Report Period
March
Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK ONLY;

NO SCHOOL PreK ONLY
Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK-12 No
School PreK-12
23
End of PreK First Trimester 2
24
PreK Teacher Workday NO school PreK

only
30
End Quarter 3 Report period
31
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
April
7
Report Cards Go Home PrekK-8
10-14
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
28
No SCHOOL CCR Prof Dev Day
May
5
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
11
Quarter 4 Interim Report period
12
Accelerated Withdrawal Begins
29
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June
8
Last Day PreK Students; End of PreK 3rd

Trimester
Last Day for K-12
12
No School -Teacher Workday
15
Report Cards Mailed Home
.
FIRST & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
NO SCHOOL
REPORT CARDS GO HOME
ACRONYMS
ASC
AREA SERVICE CENTER ASL
CONUS
CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
ACADEMIC SALARY LANE
CSRS DAPS
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DODEA ALLOWANCE PROCESSING
DCPS
SYSTEM DEFENSE CIVILIAN PAYROLL SYSTEM
DCPDS
DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DATA SYSTEM
DDESS
DOMESTIC DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS DEFENSE FINANCE AND
DFAS
ACCOUNTING SERVICE
DODDS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS DODEA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
EDUCATION ACTIVITY DSODISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE

EEO
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ELWOP
EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
WITHOUT PAY EOPF ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL FILE

EPD
ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL DATABASE FEA
FEDERAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
FEGLI
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEHB
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH
BENEFIT
FERS
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FLSA FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
FMLA
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
FTR
FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATION
GS
GENERALSCHEDULE
JROTC
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
LES
LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT
OPF
OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FILE
PCS
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION
POV
PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE
RAT
RENEWAL AGREEMENT TRAVEL
RIF
REDUCTION IN FORCE
SABB
SABBATICAL LEAVE
SMA
SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
SOFA
STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
TMO
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
TOPS
TRAVEL ORDER PROCESSING SYSTEM
TP
TEACHER POSITION
TSP
THRIFT SAVINGS
PLAN USC
UNITED STATES
CODE WG
WAGE GRADE
DoDEA Core Values

Core values guide DoDEA's internal and external conduct and relationships. Our core values clarify
what we stand for and believe in. All that we do is carried out with these core values in mind.
We Believe...
Students are at the heart of all we do

Each student can realize his or her fullest potential.
Educating the whole child fosters academic, social and emotional well-being.
Learning environments are student-centered, stimulating and relevant.
High-performing educators and leaders make a difference in student success.
Parental engagement and support are vital to student success.
Engaged partnerships enrich the l i v e s of our students.
Our diversity inspires excellence and innovation.
STRATEGIC GOAL 1:
Student Excellence
Challenge each student to maximize his or her potential and to excel academically, socially, emotionally and
physically for life, college and career readiness.
STRATEGIC GOAL 2:
School Excellence
Develop and sustain each school to be high-performing

collaboration, continuous renewal and caring relationships.
STRATEGIC GOAL 3:
within an environment of innovation,
Talent Excellence
Recruit, develop and empower a diverse, high performing team to maximize achievement for each student
STRATEGIC GOAL 4:
Organizational Excellence
Build a great, enduring and responsive organization that provides

and services in pu rsuit of highest student achievement..
STRATEGIC GOAL 5:
the appropriate
resources, direction
Outreach Excellence
Foster family, school and community partnerships to expand educational opportunities for students.
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CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

COMPREHENSION & PROBLEM SOLVING
Bitz Intermediate School has chosen two goals to focus our efforts on as we continually look
at the data that shows how our students are doing and ways to continually improve
achievement.
Goal 1: Reading Comprehension

75% of all students will demonstrate a proficiency of communication in writing by
06/07/2017 as measured by a 3% increase in standardized assessments as well as on
distract and local assessments.
BITZ CORE VALUES

1.
At Bitz, we believe that schools promote the academic and social growth of all students to become
independent and productive citizens in a global community.
2.
At Bitz, we believe that within a safe and secure environment, students with the support of their parents and
teachers, should be responsible and accountable for their educational and social choices.
3.
At Bitz, we believe that a quality instructional program is one in which diverse needs are met for all students
as evidenced by the use of engaging differentiated instructional strategies and learning styles.
4.
At Bitz, we believe that a quality instructional program includes clearly stated goals; positive, caring and
supportive leadership; a dedicated staff who continue to grow in their profession; and a committed
community working together to meet student needs.
5.
At Bitz, we believe that students will become independent as well as cooperative problem solvers using
critical thinking skills to help them persevere and have a lifelong love of learning.
6.
At Bitz, we believe that students will utilize effective written and oral communication skills using a variety of
resources.
7.
At Bitz, we believe that students are provided and actively participate in a variety of technological
experiences to equip them for life.
8.
At Bitz, we believe in and support the unique needs of the military child through the partnership of the
community and families.
ABSENCE AND LEAVE
POLICY:
DDESS managers have the authority to approve employee requests for annual, personal, sick leave
and leave without pay. It is the employee's responsibility to submit leave requests. Certified
employees such as teachers and classified employees such as educational aides should refer to Article
21 of their respective Master Labor Agreements for determining the type of leave to request.
EACH EMPLOYEE WILL:

Request leave in advance to permit planning of substitutes and equitability in granting leave.
Complete and sign an OPM Form 71, Request for Leave or Approved Absence (leave form). Leave
forms are available on the K Drive or in the front office.
For emergency absence due to illness, call the secretary (451-2575) after 0700 and she will arrange for
a substitute teacher. If you must leave before the end of the duty day due to illness, you must contact
the principal. Teachers are NOT to arrange their own substitute teachers. This is the responsibility of
an administrator or secretary.
Request, in advance, approval of leavefor prearranged medical, dental
examination/treatment.
or optical
When possible, schedule medical, dental, optical appointments during off-duty hours or nonworkdays. Please fill out leave forms in advance of your absence so you are accurately paid and the
school can plan ahead for your absence.
Leave requests must be made to the Principal and approved by the Principal.
BULLETIN BOARDS
Bulletin boards for displaying authentic student work and student achievement are located in
the hallways and classrooms. Bulletin boards should be connected to Content Standards and
CSI Goals. Bulletin boards inside and outside of classrooms must be utilized and updated
regularly.
CAFETERIA RULES AND PROCEDURES

1. Classes should enter the cafeteria in an orderly manner.
2. Teachers will walk with the students all the way to the lunch-line. Teachers may then leave.
3. Students move along the line to get silverware, napkins, lunch and milk. Students go through the
lunch line and stop to pay the cashier.
4. Students will remain seated during the lunch, unless a monitor gives permission to do otherwise.
5. Quiet conversations only.

6. When students have finished eating they will ask permission and take trays and trash to the
disposal area, placing appropriate items into receptacles.
7. Students will participate in Healthy Walk, located in in front of the school.
8. Students are not allowed to leave the cafeteria unless they have a pass from a teacher.
9. Teachers will return and meet their students at the end of the lunch period to escort them back to
their classrooms.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Your chain of command for school problems is as follows: Teacher, Principal, Assistant
Superintendent, District Superintendent, and Mid Atlantic DDESS Superintendent. The principal is your
link in the chain. Your principal is your immediate supervisor and has the responsibility of seeking
assistance for those matters which cannot be resolved at the school level. The chain of command
should be used in order to most efficiently and effectively solve situations.
CHILD ABUSE REPORTING PROCEDURES

The Director of DoDEA has mandated that all instances of suspected child abuse must be reported. Do
not investigate the incident; instead, report it to your immediate supervisor. The principal will assist
you in making a formal report to FAP. The principal will report all incidents to the superintendent, who,
in turn, reports to the Director, DoDEA.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Each teacher is required t o report student attendance daily. After the child is absent he/she is
required to give the office a written note from his/her parents (personal parent input will also
suffice) or doctor.
The Aspen computerized list will be the official record of absences and
tardiness, and therefore, should be maintained accurately.
All attendance must be turned i n by 9:00 a.m. daily i n o r d e r f o r the clerk to run the
attendance program. Parents will be notified through the One Call Now system that their child was
absent that day.
Bitz Intermediate School will follow DoDEA Regulation 2095.1 - School Attendance. Please
familiarize yourself with this regulation in order to make sure it is followed for students in your
classroom.
A student is tardy to school if they arrive after

the office entrance accompanied by a parent.
office will write a tardy pass for the students
becomes an issue, communication will be
Administration.
8:30 a.m. They should enter the building through

The parent must sign their child in upon arrival. The
to be able to be admitted to class. If tardiness
made with the parent via the Registrar and the
All staff must be knowledgeable of DoDEA Regulation 2095.01 and follow the aspects of this regulation.
CLASS SUPERVISION
Each teacher is responsible for the supervision and welfare of his/her assigned students. Students are
never to be left unattended. In addition to routine classroom supervision, teachers are expected to
provide supervision for their classes at the following times:
1. in the hallways, before classes and during passing times
2. all the way to the lunch line at lunchtime Please do not drop students off at the door.
3. after lunch when the class is met at their designated area
II
4. to and from special events when most of class is involved. This may also be handled by the
specials teacher.
5.
during school-wide assembly programs
6. during recess
7. during dismissal, walking to the car rider line and buses.
CLASSROOM SECURITY
ROOM SECURITY- When leaving your room for any extended period of time (lunch, etc.) lock all of the
entrances to your room and turn out the lights. The following may help you:
1. Lock your classroom door when you leave it for extended periods.
2. Never leave children unsupervised in the classroom.
3. ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PURSE OR WALLET WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO OR LOCK IT UP IN YOUR CLASSROOM.
4. Announce to the children that they are not to bring large sums of money or valuables to school.
5. Lock your valuable items in cabinets when possible.
6. Classroom doors and windows must be locked when you leave for the day. Do not count on the
custodians to do this for you.
COMPUTERS
Each classroom has student laptops and teacher computers/laptops. Computers are not allowed to be
removed from the room, unless it is done by the school Educational Technologist. Laptops can be
shared among classes but must be in their assigned room every night and plugged into the network.
Each computer has an assigned barcode and the barcode correlates with classroom inventory.
Computers are allowed, however, to be moved within the classroom they are assigned to, but only if
they have a network and electrical outlet to plug into. All computers must be plugged into a network
and electrical outlet AT ALL TIMES. Headquarters and the Area Service Center periodically send out
updates or software which will only be installed on computers that are on.
Classroom teachers should ensure that all computers/laptops are left on at all times. Computer
monitors/screens should be turned off, but please make sure the CPU is left on.
COMPUTER LAB SCHEDULE

A computer lab sign up can be found no the Bitz Outlook Calendar. Please work together and with the
E.T. to schedule times for lab use. When we move to using the C.O.W.S., there will also be a sign up
sheet
for them.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All employees are expected to respect the confidentiality of our students and information concerning
student behavior, lack of academic progress, special problems and needs of our student should not be
discussed except with individuals who have a legitimate educational purpose to be informed.
Do not discuss students or school business while in the presence of by-standers.
CONTACT WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES

All staff members should inform an administrator prior to making any outside agency contacts
regarding a school matter.
CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Bitz Intermediate School is accredited by AdvancEd. Even though CLDS is moving towards district
accreditation there is a continuous school improvement team who guides the process of school
improvement/accreditation, the responsibility of continuous school improvement is that of the ENTIRE
faculty. WE must continuously collect and study student data, as well as, work collaboratively
throughout every year to move Bitz Intermediate School forward.. CSI is our faculty, parents, students
and community working together to determine our school goals and implementing activities to
increase student achievement. CSI never stops! CSI is not just the accreditation visit...this visit
allows a visiting team to review our documentation and observe our school practices to make sure
we are "walking the walk'' and moving in a forward direction for the best education of children.
The Continuous School Improvement Committee for SY 2016-2017 are:
Administrators: Dewanda Sholar, Principal
CSI Chair: Dannette Jackson
CSI Members:
The CSI team meets every _____ Tuesday ______ _ in office conference room.
CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT MATTER

Any subject that you are presenting in your class and that you feel might be of a controversial nature
must be coordinated with administration. After this, it must be explained to the parents of your
students, as a courtesy, so that they may have the option of keeping their children out of that
particular class.
For example: If you are showing a film or discussing a controversial topic, you should send a notice
home to the parents explaining:
1. Who is presenting the topic?
2. What the topic is.

3. When it will be presented.
The administration is to be advised of matters in the above before notices are sent home.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Corporal punishment is not allowed for any pupil, preschool through grade 12, in any DDESS school.
DISCIPLINE PLAN- BITZ POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

Bitz Intermediate School has developed a school wide positive behavior support plan. Positive
behavior support focuses on positive student behaviors while teaching students appropriate ways
to behavior throughout the school. Teachers will work with students in their classrooms and
collaborate with parents to make insure students display appropriate school behavior. The
Guidance Counselor can be used as a resource and the Principal will also work with teachers,
students and parents to assist with positive behavior. DoDEA Regulation 2051.1 will be followed as
necessary.
Good Choices
Attitude
Thoughtful
Open minded
Responsible
Stay safe
Be the person you want to be.
Gators in the Classroom
Good Choices
Do the right thing at the right time
Attitude
Show commitment, pride, and a positive

attitude in completing tasks
Leave centers tidy and ready for someone else
Thoughtful
to enjoy
Leave the classroom tidy and ready for other
students to learn.
Open Minded / Outstanding Student
Always do their best and try all tasks
Responsible
Follow the teacher's directions

Accept responsibility for mistakes and try to do
better
Keep their personal space organized
Stay Safe
Pick up things that fall on the floor

Push chairs under desks and tables when they
get up
Use materials correctly
Gators in the Hallway...

Good Choices
Stop the line and wait if someone needs to

pass by
Attitude
Follow the teacher's directions

Go directly to their destination
Thoughtful
Use quiet voices when talking is needed

Provide others with their personal space
Open Minded / Outstanding Student
Walk quietly on the right side of the hallway

Greet others kindly with a smile
Responsible
Stay with the class or group

Keep hands off of bulletin board displays and
walls
Stay Safe
Keep hands and feet to self

Keep eyes forward and pay attention
Gators in the Cafeteria...

Good Choices
Make healthy food choices
Attitude
Wait patiently for their turn to make food

selections
Clean up after self
Thoughtful
Talk quietly to friends next to them

Open minded / Outstanding Student
Enter the cafeteria quietly and stay in line
Responsible
Know their lunch number and say it clearly or

have money ready
Put trays and garbage in the correct place
Stay Safe
Eat only the food that belongs to them

Gators in the Restroom...

Good Choices
Tell the teacher if there is a problem or if

something is needed in the restroom
Attitude
Wait for their turn

Put used paper towels in the garbage can
Thoughtful
Give others privacy
Open minded / Outstanding Students
Use the restroom for the appropriate reason
Responsible
Flush, clean up and dry off areas that they

have used
Stay Safe
Notice if there is water on the floor and walk

carefully
Wash hands with soap and water
leaving
before
Gators in the Carpool, Bus Area and on the School Bus

Good Choices
Make good decisions if things don't go the way

they should
Attitude
Always be polite
Thoughtful
Follow directions and arrival and dismissal

rules
Stay alert
Go directly where they are supposed to be
Enter and exit the building, bus and cars
Responsible
quietly and orderly

Give the teacher a note if transportation
changes
Stay Safe
Listen silently
to
ensure they
hear the
expectations
Sit facing the front of the bus
Gators on the Playground...

Good Choices
Are willing to try new things
Attitude
Use encouraging words if someone finds an

activity hard
Thoughtful
Walk quietly and orderly as they exit and enter

the building
Include everyone in play
Apologize for accidents
Show good sportsmanship

Actively engage in play and activities
Responsible
Line up quickly and quietly when they hear the

signal
Take turns and share
Take care of equipment and clean up when
play is over
Stay in approved area only
Stay Safe
Leave sticks, rocks, mulch and dirt on the

ground
Wear proper shoes
Gators on Study Trips...

Good Choices
learn new things

Share what they learned with their parents
Attitude
Follow
all
directions
from
the
teacher,
chaperones and study trip hosts

Thoughtful
Use good manners when asking questions

Remember to say "thank you" to study trip
hosts, chaperones and teachers
listen carefully and are attentive
Responsible
Stay focused on the reason for the trip
Stay Safe
Stay with the group

Touch only items that the teacher or host say
are safe
DDESS PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Performance appraisal and the resulting rating are integrated parts of the DDESS performance
management program. The performance appraisal process shall be used for improving performance to
more efficiently accomplish the mission of DDESS. The performance appraisal results will be used to
strengthen supervisor-employee work relationships, improve individual performance by keeping
employees aware of their supervisors performance expectations and judgments of their work
performance, recognize and reward those whose performance so warrants, and to help in the decision
making process for remedial or developmental training, reassignment, promotions, reduction-in-grade
actions, retraining and removing employees.
All teachers will receive an evaluation at the end of each school year. To support this evaluation,
announced and unannounced observations will be made by the administration. The formal visits will
be followed with written comments on the observation and an opportunity for the teacher to discuss
these comments if he/she desires. Teachers are encouraged to pr ovide d o c u m e n t a t i o n of
their performance for their evaluation file in the main office.
Teachers will attend at least one pre-conference with an administrator. Observation notes will be
provided to the teacher during the post conference. New teachers will receive at least three formal
observations. Returning teachers will receive at least one formal observation.
DoDEA Certificate/Licensure
Maintaining current professional certification/licensure is the responsibility of the employee and is a
condition of employment. Information about ongoing licensure will be disseminated by the
administration.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
All DODEA schools have an Educational Technologist at each school. The ET works with classroom
teachers to facilitate the integration and infusion of technology across curriculum areas.
If you are
working on projects, the ET can provide you with technology integration. In addition, the ET assesses
technology training needs and arranges or supports training. If you are experiencing problems with
your classroom computers, email or call the ET so that he can troubleshoot the problem. If he
cannot fix it, you will then need to submit a Help Desk Request (See Help Desk Request).
EMERGENCY CLASS COVERAGE

No staff member may assume another staff members responsibilities without prior administrative
approval (bone fide emergency exempted)
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
Emergency Evacuation in case of Bomb Threats and Acts of Terrorism
I. GENERAL - Given our present day tension-filled world, there is an ever increasing threat of acts of
terrorism. Therefore, prudence requires that we are prepared.
II. B o m b T h r e a t
A. REPORTS:
1.
TELEPHONIC- When a bomb threat is received telephonically, the following steps will
be taken:
a. Do not panic.
b. Acquire as much of the following information as possible:
1) sex of caller,
2) approximate age (teenager, 20's, 30's, middle age, old, etc.),
3) is caller nervous,
4) background noises,
5) does call seem to be hoax,
6) location of device (specific building, room, etc.),
7) time of detonation,
8) reason for threat.
c. Report call IMMEDIATELY to administrator
2.
WRITTEN - When a bomb threat is received in written form, the following steps will be
taken:
a. Handle the contents carefully and try to remember where your fingers touched
it. b. If the letter is handed to you, try to remember who handed it to you.
c. Give the letter IMMEDIATELY to an administrator.
d. The letter will then be given to military authorities.
B. BOMB THREAT ALERT:
1.
ALARM - An administrator will announce the following messages in case of a bomb

threat:.
a. In case of an emergency drill, an administrator will say, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY

EVACUATION DRILL.
b. In case of an actual bomb threat, an administrator will say, "THIS IS AN EMERGENCY
EVACUATION."
2.
EVACUATION- Teachers will evacuate the building immediately with all students, using
the same exits you use during fire drills.
a. Teachers will have their class record/attendance books and "Grab & Go" backpacks in
their possession.
b. Evacuation will be ORDERLY and QUIET.
c. Classes will remain intact and under constant supervision of their classroom
teachers who will take attendance and report any absences at once to an
administrator.
3.
PRECAUTIONS
a. Do not turn lights on or off.
b. Report any suspicious objects in or around your classroom.
4.
WEATHER- Should the weather be inclement or a lengthy stay outside required, further
movement to an inside facility may be necessary. In this event, administrators will
announce the holding area. Follow directions carefully.
5.
ALL CLEAR- The all-clear signal will be given by an administrator and classes will return
to classroom from which they came and await further instructions.
C. MILITARY CONTROL- Once the military has arrived on the scene, overall control of the situation
will transfer to the senior military representative. All instructions however, will be channeled
through the school's administration. It is the military representative's responsibility to declare
the building safe again for use.
III. FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES:

Please follow the rules listed below for evacuating the building for a fire:
1. Fire Drills will be conducted by the base fire department monthly except during August and
September. Weekly drills will be conducted these months. Drills are unannounced.
2. Teachers will ensure that all classroom doors are closed and that no students are left in classrooms
when evacuating building.
3. Upon sounding of the fire alarm, a long blast of the bell, students will be evacuated from the
building by the most expeditious route (posted in each classroom) and escorted to a pre
designated area during the evacuation. Maintaining order is a must.
5. Teachers must take roll to ensure that all students are present or be able to articulate where
students are in the building. Stand in the pre-designated area until the all-clear signal is given.
6. To avoid the possibility of an accident, strict discipline and close supervision must be maintained
by the teacher during each building evacuation.
7. Evacuation procedures for any handicapped students must be provided as appropriate.
8. Teachers should, if possible, have an alternate exit route planned.
9. All teachers should conduct a brief program on fire safety and appropriate exits for all students by
the end of the first week of school.
10. In the event of a drill during outdoor physical education classes or recess, students on the play
fields should "freeze" until the all-clear signal.
SAFETY DRILLS
SEVERE WEATHER WATCH
This watch indicates the possibility of severe weather developing in the area. Upon notification,
teachers should review procedures with students and continue with classroom procedures.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING- GENERAL PROCEDURES
This indicates the presence of severe weather in the area- tornadoes, thunderstorms, high
winds.
Teachers are to relocate all students to inside corridors or designated areas.
During the warning, students should face the inside wall away from windows in a kneeling
position.
Students remain quiet and orderly.

If a severe weather warning is issued at the end of the day, students should be held in the classroom
or other designated areas until advised by an administrator to release them or they are picked up
by parents.
During severe weather warnings, all school personnel shall provide assistance to classroom teachers
in the overall supervision of students.
In the event of a power outage, area fire marshals will keep you informed of procedures,
announcements, etc.
Please post all emergency evacuation plans in your substitute plan
book.
**ALL OTHER EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ACTIONS ARE FOUND IN THE DoDEA SAFE SCHOOLS:
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ACTIONS CLASSROOM GUIDE. There should be a guide in EVERY
classroom.
EMPLOYEES' CHILDREN
Children of employees should not be brought to the workplace when you are on duty status including
staff workdays. Please make arrangements for your own children to be supervised in another manner
during duty hours.
EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

The rate for extra duty compensation pay has been established in the Master Labor Agreement. The
District Superintendent and Director o f D D E S S establish and approve categories of activities that
may be compensated by extra-duty pay. Only those activities conducted outside the duty day may
be considered for extra duty pay. Extra duty positions available at Bitz Intermediate will be posted for
application.
If you are responsible for holding afterschool extra duty assignments/clubs/student activities, it is the
expectation that activities are not cancelled except in the case of emergencies. If you need to cancel a
scheduled activity, approval must be given by administration in advance and then it is your
responsibility to communicate the cancellation with parents involved. You must remain with
students at the conclusion of the activity until they are picked up by parents.
FACULTY MEETINGS
Faculty meetings will be on Wednesday (Early Release Days) @ 1:30 p.m. or when deemed necessary
by the Principal or upon Faculty request. All staff members are required to attend, unless prior
arrangements have been made with your Administrator.
Meetings are 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. All staff members are reminded that these are mandatory
meetings. Appointments and other business should be scheduled on other days or after meetings are
conducted. All staff members are expected to participate fully in all staff meetings.
1st Wednesday - Faculty Meeting & PLC
2nd Wednesday CSI & PLC
3rd Wednesday PD/PLC
th
4 Wednesday CLDS Grade Level PLC
5th Wednesday - TBA
GENERAL TIME SCHEDULE

Grades 3- 5
STUDENTS GO TO CLASS
0820
INSTRUCTIONAL DAY BEGINS
0830
DISMISSAL
1500
WEDNESDAY DISMISSAL
1300
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GRADESPEED
This online grade book helps to keep parents informed about their childs progress. Teachers are expected to
utilize this tool and to include special notes about assignments as needed. DSO guidance requires teachers to
input at least 2 grades on a weekly basis to allow parents access to ongoing, up-to-date student progress. If you
update on specific days, please inform your parents. Grades 4 and 5 use GradeSpeed.
HELP DESK REQUEST

A help desk request must be submitted for any technology issues that you experience with your
teacher computer, student computers, or printers. To complete a Help Desk Request, access the new
Kayako Helpdesk, please open the link below to login.
https://help.ds.dodea.edu/support/
HOMEWORK
Homework is defined as tasks that are assigned by teachers to students that are completed during
non-school hours. The purpose of homework is to make a significant contribution to the student's
learning by (1) practicing and extending skills already taught, (2) providing parents the opportunity to
observe the student's work and participate in the learning process, (3) helping students develop a
positive disposition and attitude towards learning and (4) helping students develop good study habits
and organizational skills.
Reading daily is an expectation at these grade levels, and is not considered part of the time allocation.
Unfinished class assignments should not be sent home for homework. To ensure that students can
work on an independent level on homework assignments, teachers assign tasks that students have
reached mastery level of understanding of concepts. Therefore, homework assignments may not
parallel class work in sequence.
In order to be effective, homework is the responsibility of the students, parents, and teachers working together
to support the objective.
Homework can have beneficial effects other than knowledge acquisition. Homework can help students
develop good study habits. Homework can help students recognize they can learn at home as well as at
school. It can foster independent learning and responsible character traits. Homework can give parents an
opportunity to see evidence of student work. Not all homework is paper and pencil tasks. For example, some
homework in primary grades will be students reading to parents and parents reading to parents and parents
reading to students, taking part in creative art activities or just showing parents the topics of what they are
learning in school.
HONOR ROLL
(Grades 4 & 5)
There are two categories of Honor Roll Lists:
Principal's Honor Roll
All A's
Honor Roll
All A's and B's
All subjects will be utilized to determine eligibility. Certificates will be given each quarter. Teachers
may give additional awards to students as they see as necessary
Third grade may give achievement awards to students for meeting their individual academic goals.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Each teacher should observe extreme caution concerning the amount of physical activity required of
children when the temperature e xc e e d s 90 degrees. When the temperature is below 40 degrees,
students will be brought into the building prior to the beginning of school. Communication regarding
school closings will be made by One Call Now or the staff phone chain.
K DRIVE (FACULTY DRIVE)

The K Drive, also known as the Faculty Drive or Common drive, is a common storage area on our
computers that allow all staff users to access. School documents, information, schedules, etc. are
located on the K Drive. To access the K drive, double click on My Computer from the desktop. Once
the window opens, double click on the drive that says K Drive. Every effort is made to limit the
amount and type of information saved to this drive. Please do not save any documents that pertain
to you or your classroom, grade level, or team. This drive can be accessed by all Heroes Staff users,
so nothing is private.
LESSON PLANS
Lesson plans should be prepared for the following week. Plans for the week should be ready no later
than Monday morning at 0800 hours. Minimal requirements for lesson plans are noted in each staff
member's specific standards.
For example, lesson plans should reflect instructional goals, the plan should be matched with the
system/organization curriculum, the plan should be matched to student needs, etc. All plans should
be congruent with DoDEA standards. Specific modifications for special needs students should be
noted.
Administrators may ask to examine lesson plans periodically throughout the school year. This is a
means of monitoring the instructional program to ensure our instruction is congruent with DoDEA
standards.
Although many educators write specific plans for substitutes when they anticipate an absence in
advance, there are times when we cannot anticipate an absence. In those cases, substitute teachers
and/or administrators should be able to easily follow daily lesson plans. The substitute folder should be
placed either in the top desk drawer or on the desk where it is easily accessible.
MIDTERM INTERIM REPORTS

Midterm Interim Reports are to be sent home mid-way between each marking period. All students will
receive an interim report.
Notices are to be sent to parents of all students who are not making
satisfactory progress or have shown a drop in performance. If you find that a student's grades drop
significantly after the mid-term reports have been sent home, be sure the parent is informed.
A
student's grade should not be a surprise to parents at the end of the grading period.
All Midterm Interim Reports should be signed by parents, returned to the school and kept on file in
the teacher's classroom.
The key is to maintain pro-active communication with parents.
MOVIES IN THE CLASSROOM

User supplied movies can be shown as a supplement or to augment academic, standardsbased lessons. If you would like to show a movie in your class, these guidelines must be used:
1. only G movies are allowed,

2. all Copy Right Laws must be followed,
3. the movie must have an instructional purpose and meet DoDEA Content Standards,
4. you must receive the written approval of administrators prior to the showing,
5. you must notify parents and allow an opt-out activity,
6. a copy of the video use form can be found at the back of this handbook.
NURSE
Bitz Intermediate School has a full time nurse on staff. If nursing services are needed please send the
student to the nurse's office with a nurse pass (sample included on page a). If the child is injured in a
manner that requires them to stay still, please call for the nurse to come to your location.
Head
injuries, breathing troubles, etc. are examples of when the nurse should be called to come to you.
Students taking medications must have a signed permission from the doctor AND their parents. The
forms are located in the nurse's office or the front office. Please remember that students are not
allowed to possess or take any type of prescription or non-prescription medications in the classroom.
Non-prescription includes Tylenol and cough drops.
Please see the nurse if you need further
explanation.
DAILY OPENING & DISMISSAL

The National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, Gator Pledge & announcements will be made daily
at 8:30 every day. Please send electronic announcements to the secretary at least one day prior to
when you need the announcement made or added to the master calendar. Important information
will be found daily on the Bitz Gator Gazette.
During dismissal from school, classroom teachers are responsible for walking their students all the
way to the bus loading area. Additional staff members should be in the hallway assisting with
monitoring students or at their assigned duty area.
PARENT CLASSROOM VISITATION

All parents are welcome to visit classes. Anything we can do to stimulate the interest of the parents in
school work will be a help to both the pupil and the teacher. Parents must come to the office and
obtain a visitors pass before entering the classroom for class observation. Parents must not use
the time to discuss individual issues. Those issues must be discussed before or after school. We
strongly encourage parents to make an appointment to visit classes. A phone call from the office will be
made to the teacher announcing the parent visit.
PARENT CONFERENCES
District-wide parent conferences are listed on the school system's master calendar. Teachers or
parents may request a conference at any time to discuss student achievement and/or behavior.
Parent conferences are a great way to build rapport, collaborate and insure student success.
PARENT CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL NOTICES

Please check all written communications for grammatical and spelling errors before
sending. Its not a bad idea to have a colleague proofread communications.
All letters to parents on an individual basis are to be cleared with the administration if you feel
the topic is sensitive or controversial.
When assigning detentions or disciplinary consequences, parents must be notified at least a
day in advance. Please do not assign an after-school detention unless you have directly
spoken to the parent or have a copy of email correspondence. Do not assume that messages
left on voice mail or answering machines have been received. Do not assume that email
messages are read.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

The Parent Teacher Association is a partnership between parents, and educators. In order to fully
support that partnership, you may join and attend meetings.
PARENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS
Parents and teachers are, ideally, partners in the cooperative enterprise of assisting and giving
students the opportunity to gain the maximum possible benefit from his or her school experience.
To ensure the best possible parent-teacher relationships teachers should:
1. Meet early in the year with parents of your students. A Meet and Greet scheduled for this
purpose will be announced.
2. Encourage the parents to visit you, your classroom, and to become involved in special
projects and instructional activities.
3. Keep parents informed throughout the year concerning what your class is doing. (newsletters,
notes, e-mail, telephone, etc.)
4. Invite parents to have conferences with you before your relationship with a particular student
reaches a crisis point. The conference should be most productive when:
a. parents and the students are made aware in advance of your reason for requesting the
conference.
b. Parents and students are given an opportunity to indicate concerns and questions they
would like discussed.
c. The students' strengths are emphasized.
d. Weaknesses are discussed constructively (with an explanation being given as to what
assistance you have given the student to help him/her overcome them).
e. Specific suggestions are made to parents regarding ways in which they can assist the
student with what you are trying to accomplish.
f. Parents are encouraged to provide information and opinions regarding their child.
g. The conference ends with positive and encouraging comments.
h. An invitation for future visits to the classroom is extended to parents.
The majority of parents cooperate willingly and productively with faculty members. Most of them are
sincerely concerned about their child's progress in school. In those cases where this tends not to be
the case, the following guidelines or procedures should be followed:
1. be positive about some aspect of the student's performance. Do not set the tone for a
conference by placing the parent in a defensive position.
2. All possible efforts should be made to prevent an ongoing parent teacher conference from
becoming negative or hostile in tone. Should emotions reach a level where the outcome is not
going to be positive, suggest to the parents that the conference be continued at another time.
(Reschedule conference for a later date).
3. Parents who approach a faculty member in anger should be dealt with calmly. However, you
are not expected to take abuse and may ask the Principal to intervene "at once". Do not
hesitate to do this.
4. If an issure being discussed with a parent cannot be resolved, suggest arranging for a threeway conference to include an administrator. The teacher should take the initiative for arranging
the conference to ensure follow-up.
The following standard procedure is used when parents contact the Principal with concerns regarding a
faculty member:
1. after determining the nature of the parent's concern, the question is asked, "Have you
discussed this with the teacher concerned?" If not, the parent is advised to do so.
2. If it subsequently becomes necessary to schedule a conference with the Principal, one is
usually arranged with the parents. The faculty member involved is notified in order that he/she
may
be present should this be requested.
Each case is handled on its own merit in terms of the student's welfare and best interest. Every
possible effort will be made to resolve the issue in a manner that is supportive to the faculty
member concerned.
Passes
Students should have a hall pass when they are in the hallway or walking to a different destination
in the building. Teachers can provide their own hall passes; however, items should be small and
conservative in nature. Students should not be in the hallway without a pass or adult
supervision.
PAY
Teachers are paid every 2 weeks. The time and attendance report (T&A) for teachers is maintained in
the office and submitted every 2 weeks. It should be emphasized that leave forms are essential in
keeping track of leave accurately. It is the employee's responsibility to provide a leave form for each
absence. The school secretary is the point of contact for questions concerning pay. If problems remain
unresolved, please inform your supervisor. Leave forms are located in the front office, as well as, on
the K Drive.
RELEASE OF STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL TIME

No student will be released from the school or classroom to any adult other than the parent or
guardian except with written permission. Parents are requested to report first to the school office,
"sign out" the student, and then the office staff will call the student to the office to be released.
Students who are sick and need to go home must be sent to the nurse prior to contacting parents to
pick up the student from school. Teachers are not to call parents to pick up their sick child, this
is the responsibility of the school nurse. If the nurse is unavailable someone from the office will
contact the parent.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be issued at the end of each marking period. Grades will be reported along with
comments. Grades on report cards will be determined by the student's achievement and ability.
Grades are not in any way determined by a student's behavior. Behavior problems are to be handled
separately from academic grades.
DDESS policy prohibits mentioning on the progress report that students receive special education
services. However, in the comment section it is allowable to mention that the curriculum has been
modified. Comments on progress reports should match grades and should be stated in a positive,
proactive, and solution-oriented way.
A report card will be completed for any student present 20 days or more in a quarter. For students
who attended fewer than 20 days, write "Insufficient attendance for assessment" in the column for that
quarter. DDESS policy does not allow students to be promoted to the next grade unless they remain in
school until a date in May that is published on the official school calendar. If a child withdraws in the
spring, but before the specific promotion date, the principal will write a letter stating, "Had John Doe
remained at Bitz Intermediate until the end of the school year, he/she would have been promoted to
grade_."
See the CLDS Master Calendar for report card dates.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
PURPOSE:
This policy describes the Safety Procedures to be employed throughout Bitz Intermediate School.
GENERAL:
We as educators have a moral as well as legal obligation to insure a safe environment in which
students can pursue a quality education. Adequate student supervision should be provided at all
times. Students should never be left unsupervised on school grounds. In order that we may offer a
safe school environment the following procedures are necessary.
SPECIAL AREAS OF CONCERN:
PLAY GROUNDS - rules for playground use and behavior are contained in the parent/student
handbooks. Special emphasis should be given to reminding students of these rules. Adequate student
supervision should be provided at all times. Inspections of all play grounds and equipment will be
made by school officials. Any dangerous, broken, or potentially hazardous situation should be
reported to the administration as soon as it is noted. Teachers and Staff must actively monitor
student activity and behavior while on the playground.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES - Do not leave students unattended. Inspect equipment regularly. At
the beginning of each semester, insure that all students are informed of the special hazards inherent in
a physical education program and of rules for conduct and participation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
School administrators are responsible for:

a. Developing a School Safety Program and designating responsibilities listed
therein. b. Developing a School Sanitation Plan, and insuring that plan is enforced.
c. Developing School Emergency and Security Procedures and complying
responsibilities listed.
d. Insuring that Emergency Evacuation Procedures exist for the school.
e. Insuring that procedures are addressed for Bomb Threats and Acts of Terrorism.
f. Insuring required fire drills are performed.
g. Insuring that an up-to-date Fire Plan is posted in the school.
with
Teachers and other employees are responsible for:

a.
b.
c.
Familiarizing themselves with the School Safety Program.

Familiarizing themselves with the Sanitation Program.
Insuring that the procedures for Bomb Threats and Acts of Terrorism are performed in
such an event.
d. Insuring that the procedures for Emergency Evacuation for school are performed in such
an event.
e. Performing the Fire Plan as designated for them and their students.
f. Providing periodic safety information to their students to include these areas:
g. Playground safety, classroom safety, bicycle safety, traffic safety and fire safety.
SCHOOLWIDE EVENTS
All teachers are encouraged to attend school wide events to support students' accomplishments and
show an interest in their experiences, the teacher who normally instructs a class during the assembly
time will be responsible for the students during the assembly.
All teachers are expected to remind students of the appropriate behavior during assemblies and
programs. Teachers must also actively ensure that students behave appropriately during performances.
STUDENT PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

It is the policy of DoDEA that each student will be provided an appropriate program of studies
designed to foster academic and personal success. Placement of students will be considered on an
individual basis. Decisions will reflect the best interest of the student. The Student Placement
Committee is designed to assist with the other than routine placement of students. This committee is
formed at the direction of the Principal. The committee meets, discusses the student and forms a
placement recommendation to be forwarded to the Principal who in turn renders a decision regarding
the student's placement. (DoDEA Regulation 2000.3)
Class placement will include, but not limited to, the following
considerations:
1.
Student's age
2.
Grade last completed
3.
Previous school performance
4.
Previous retention (retain only once)
5.
Reading level
6.
Social adjustment
7.
Special Educational needs: i.e., Special Education, ESL Specialist
8.
Sibling placement (siblings are separated)
9.
Academic ability
10.
Learning styles
11.
Class size
12.
Class configuration- (maintain balance between classes).
STUDY TRIPS
Study trips can enrich the curriculum and make subjects "come alive" for students. All trips should be
related to curricular studies and be closely tied to units of study. Careful planning will ensure that trips
are meaningful and relevant experiences for children. Teachers should be familiar with the places they
choose to visit before scheduling trips. No more than two study trips per class will be approved
for the school year.
In order for students to participate in study trips, a parent must sign a permission slip prior to the trip.
Please follow this guideline when planning study trips:
1. Submit study trip proposals to the Principal by September 10th. These have to be forwarded
to the DSO. (Unless DSO requests them earlier)
2. Submit a request for a study trip and a Transportation Request to the Principal 4 weeks prior
to the trip. Forms are located on the K Drive or see the Principal.
3. Upon approval, be sure to send a permission slip to parents, informing them of the details of
the trip.
4. It is the duty of the teacher to inform the lunchroom manager at least two weeks in advance
if the class is to miss lunch. Include any requests for bag lunches at least two weeks in advance.
5. Plan standards based activities to prepare the students for the trip and follow-up activities after
the trip.
6. Only one teacher per class is authorized for each trip.
from parent volunteers.
Other chaperons must be arranged
7. Adequate chaperone coverage will usually be six students to one chaperone.

Additional
chaperones may be necessary depending on the composition of the classes. Only parent
chaperones may ride the bus.
8. Teachers are to take school phone numbers, cellular phones, or sufficient change to notify the
school of problems - i.e., bus problems, late return.
9. Know where you are going. A driver may know what town to go to, but not the exact place.
Before returning to school, account for all students by using roll call, head count or buddy
system. It is your responsibility to ensure that the bus returns to school before 2:00 PM. If a
trip is planned with an after school return, it is the staff member's responsibility to see that all
students are picked up.
10. Students who are on Study Trips cannot be expected to turn in work to other teachers as may
otherwise have been assigned. Please make arrangements with students to make up their
work.
11. Enjoy your Trip!!!!
STUDENTS REMAINING AFTER SCHOOL

If teachers choose to keep students after school, it is their responsibility to provide supervision for the
student(s) at all times. Parents must be informed prior to keeping the student(s).
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

The SST process emphasizes that early intervention for struggling students is a function of the general
education program and not of special education. The SST is a school-based problem solving team
composed primarily of general educators who provide support to teachers to improve the quality of
the general education program and reduce the underachievement of students. One might think of the
SST as the "think-tank", a peer support group, or a forum for structured and routine focus on
addressing student needs. The intervention team is a common sense approach that offers a systematic
process to successfully close the gap through which students have traditionally fallen. The team is not
so much a "new" service, but rather it builds on existing services and efforts in order to upgrade the
school's ability to respond effectively to student needs. The SST has a vital role in creating a high
achieving school as expressed in the following goals" 1) enable teachers to teach students more
effectively, 2) enable students to acquire academic and social competencies, achieve standards,
become independent learners for life, and 3) create a collaborative culture among all staff. The SST
should not be viewed as a gatekeeper to the special education process.
The Student Support Team's primary function is routine, structured problem solving in
conjunction with teachers requesting assistance, and the resolution of student-centered problems.
Teams work effectively with other teachers and staff members, analyze student problems, and
design interventions powerful enough to effect the desired change. The functions and services the
teams provide vary with the needs of the individual schools.
SUBSTITUTES AND SUBSTITUTE FOLDERS

SUBSTITUTES:
In the event of an illness requiring the use of a substitute on a short-notice basis the
Principal/secretary should be notified as soon as possible.
Request for leave should be made as far in advance as possible. Request for this leave is to be in
writing. Any concerns with the performance of a substitute in your room during your absence should
be shared with the administration as soon as possible and in writing.
SUBSTITUTE FOLDER PLANS: all teachers must maintain a Substitute Folder for use by a substitute teacher
when the regular teacher is absent. If the regular classroom teacher is absent, the clearly labeled substitute
teacher folder must be on top of the regular teacher's desk where it is easily accessible by the substitute
teacher. When the regular teacher is absent in case of emergency, the folder must be located near their desk
where administration can find it. The substitute teacher folder should contain the following information and
materials:
An up-to-date seating chart, names on desks or class lists,
Applicable names of books currently used,
Daily lesson schedules,
Duties (if any),
Any specific information on special pupils (if any),
Additional worksheets to use if needed by the substitute,
Additional suggestions and materials for projects,
Schedule for students going to special classes. (LD, Cl,
ESL,GRT,ETC.), Teacher roster and rooms,
Fire drill/emergency procedures,
Information concerning reporting of attendance, classroom procedures, lunch, restrooms,
and dismissal procedures,
Location of classroom materials.
SUPPLIES/ROOM REPAIRS
Please see School Support Assistant, Francis Sator, for any supplies you need for your classroom. If
repairs are needed, please email the Principal to schedule those. DO NOT contact the maintenance
department yourself or just ask a maintenance worker to do something for you while they are in the
building. There are procedures that have to be followed.
Teacher Conduct
Teachers are Federal employees in the executive branch of the U.S. Government and are bound by the
standards of ethical conduct in 5 C.F.R. Part 2635. Teachers will conduct themselves with
professionalism. When disagreements occur with another staff member, the parties are strongly
encouraged to resolve it themselves or seek assistance from school administration.
Teachers who struggle with personal issues are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance
Program. Such contact may be kept confidential.
Teachers should never "friend" current or immediate past students on social networking sites. It is not
wise to engage in electronic relationships with students and parents.
Teachers who engage in misconduct can expect to receive progressive discipline such as letters of
caution, letters of reprimand, suspension from duty without pay, or removal from Federal service
in accord with Article 25 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS of their respective MLA.
In the unfortunate circumstance that a teacher is removed from the classroom due to an allegation of
misconduct, a long -term sub will be assigned to the classroom. Teachers may be placed in another
setting while the investigation takes place. The same procedures for child abuse reporting are used
with reporting allegations of staff misconduct. When a long- term sub is hired, the sub will prepare
lesson plans, grade papers, and teach in the absence of the teacher. Permission will be granted for the
sub to access Gradespeed.
Teachers must not touch students, particularly in a disciplinary context. Never, ever touch a student
when angry or frustrated.
Teachers are expected to dress in a manner that is meeting the needs of their students and the lesson
being taught.
TELEPHONES
The phones at school are for official use only. Please do not ask the secretary to place calls for
you. The best way to make sure that there is no misunderstanding between parties is to make
the call yourself. The secretary will take messages and place them in the teachers boxes only or send
phone calls to your voicemail. You will not be called during your class to answer the phone except if
an emergency exists.
When making official calls, please use the phone in your classroom and keep them short and to the
point. The phone is a very poor media for conducting a teacher parent conference, but at times
quite necessary.
Students should not use the telephones unless supervised by a teacher or staff member.
Teachers and staff should not use cell phones to talk or text while supervising students unless an
emergency arises.
VISITOR'S
PASS
No parent/visitor is to be in Bitz Intermediate School or come to a classroom without a
pass.
Should a visitor arrive without a pass, inform them that for security reasons, it is school policy that
they must obtain a visitor's pass from the Principal's office. This i s a security precaution and
prevents interruption of classes.
Visitors must return the pass to the office before leaving.
Training for DoDEA employees, as mandated by law, regulation, Executive Order,

or other memorandums are listed below in three groupings and are found at the
DoDEA Employee Training Portal (ETP) and requires CAC Log In.
The trainings are listed under two tabs once you log into the site:
https://intranet.hq.ds.dodea.edu/ETP/
1. Trainings Tab
2. Other Trainings Tab
Mandated Training
for all Federal Employees 2016
TRAINING FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES
No Fear within 90 days of
employment; then every 2
years
Ethics Awareness one
time, within 90 days of
employment.
OGE 450/278 filers-annually.
(Once every 3 years must be
live).
TRAINING LOCATION
Length of
Training
HQ
25 minutes
DMEO
1 hour
Office of
1 hour
IT, Inform
Branch
20 minutes
Human R
Information Assurance
(IA) - annually
Combating Trafficking In
Persons (CTIP) - annually
Privacy Act and

Personally Identifiable
Information - annually
Antiterrorism annually;
course number JS-US007-14
1 hour
Executive
1-2 hourannual
Office of
1 hour
Office of
20 Minutes
Office of
Counterintelligence
Awareness within 90 days
of employment; then
annually
Hazard Communication
and Chemical Hygiene-All
employees, one time only.
DoDEA Internet
Agreement Form-Annual
for all employees
Occupant Emergency Plan
(Fire Safety) annually
IA Form.pdf
Training given by Host Instillation Fire

Department/Marshall
IT
Office of
varies
Office of
Mandated Training for Specific Groups of

Employees
TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS
New Employee Privacy Act (PA) one hour in
length; to be taken by new employees within first
90 days.
TRAINING LOCATION
Prohibited Personnel Practices and

Whistleblower Protections one hour in
length; required for all supervisors/managers with
in the first 30 days of employment and then
annually
Occupational Safety and Health Training for
Senior Leadership- one hour in length; to be
taken annually by supervisors responsible for
providing and maintaining safe and healthful
working conditions for employees
Forklift Safety varies, hosted by installation;
taken annually by all DoDEA forklift operators.
HQ
Executive
Office of
Office of
Given by Host Instillation
Office of
Playground Safety Half hour in length; taken

annually by all employees who supervise
playground activities.
Given by School Principal using the

DVD provided by DoDEA HQ
(September 2012)
Office of
Information Security- One hour in length; All

employees with Security Clearance; annually
Office of
TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS

Student AT Awareness Training-20
minutes in length for ES and 30 minutes in
length for MS and HS
Mandated Training for Students

TRAINING LOCATION
Vides on OSS website
http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/Safety/antiterro
rism.cfm
Office o
T REFERRAL FORM
Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools
SST REFFERAL
Date:
I Teacher:
Student:
j Grade:
Personal Data
DOB:
Parents/Sponsors:
I Rank:
Phone
Home:
Sponsor's Work:
Other:
Address:
School Historv (Last 5 Yew-s)

Grade
Location/School
I SSN:
# Davs EnroUed
Reason For Referral:
Student's Streneths
Areas of Need
Student's Interests
l\tlotivator
#Absences
SST REFERRAL FORM - {PAGE 2)

SST REFERRAL
LENGTH OF
TIME USED
CLASSROOM
INTERVENTIONS TRIED
EFFECTIVENESS
Possible CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO PROBLEM/CONCERN
Behavior Patterns:
Academic Performance:
Home Situation:
----------------------------------------------------------
Other:
PARENT CONTACT
Teacher explained the meaning and purpose of SST to parentDote:
Teacher's initials:
DATEOF CONFERE NCE(S)
DATE OF PHONE CALL(S)
DATE(S) NOTES SENT HOl\IIE
Person Completing Referral:---------------------------Date Referral Received by SST Chairperson:
SST REFERRAL FORM- (PAGE 3)

DESCRIBE THE STUDENT'S BEHAVIOR PARTICIPATION IN YOUR CLASS
ssT Referral Sheet 3
ART:
P.E.
MUSIC:
OTHER: (Media, Computer, RIS, Administrator, Counselor, LD, Speech, Psychologist- Circle or List Title)
SEATING CHART FOR ASSEMBLIES
STAGE
3rd
3rd
4th
3rd
Grade
3rd
4th
4th
5th
5th
VISITOR'S SECTION
Educator License Renewal (Recertification)

All educators must be recertified every six years. The basic requirements for Recertification are:
Educators must complete six semester hours of undergraduate or graduate level course work taken at a U.S. regionally
accredited educational institution after the date listed on current certificate.
Courses are to be taken in areas related to the current teaching position or administrator assignment or divided among
subject areas the educator is teaching if teaching more than one subject.
Three of the six semester hours may be earned in subject areas that will qualify the educator for another position
category within DoDEA.
Effective January 1, 2006, up to three semester hours of course work taken during the final four months of a renewal
cycle that are not needed for that cycle may be carried over to the next renewal cycle. Hours for a single course may not be
split between two renewal cycles.
Educators must apply for Recertification, at least 12 months prior to the expiration date of their current certificate to avoid
receiving a "Projected Notice of Deficiency (PNOD)."
Procedures for Recertification are:
Complete the DoDEA Certification/Recertification Worksheet Request and check B-Recertification.
FAX to (770) 268-7784 a completed application and official transcripts signed as "true copy" by the building
administrator, or scan and attach to your HQ Licensure Analyst by email.
Follow with hard copy to: Department of Defense Education Activity, Human Resources (Licensure Unit), 4800 Mark
Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350-1401.
Additional Teaching Categories

Educators wishing to add a category(ies), specialty areas / skill sets or advanced placement (AP) courses to a current DoDEA
certificate during a non-recertification year must:
Consult DoDEA Teaching Categories and Requirements on our web site to determine eligibility teaching categories.
Consult Specialty Areas / Skill Sets and Advanced Placement" on our DoDEA Teaching Categories & Requirements
page to determine eligibility for specialty areas/skill sets and advanced placement courses.
Submit the DoDEA Certification/Recertification Worksheet Request and check A-Certification, Add Endorsements or
any other form of written communication, e.g., email or letter request.
Attach updated official transcripts, signed as true copy by building administrator OR current and valid professional state
certificate(s) issued after October 1, 2001.
Underline or list supporting course work thought to meet the category requirements and FAX (770) 268-7784 or scan and
attach to your HQ Licensure Analyst POC by email.
Follow with hard copy to: Department of Defense Education Activity, Human Resources (Licensure Unit), 4800 Mark
Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350-1401.
STUDY TRIP CHECKLIST

Beginning of School Year:
PLAN! Submit all requested field trips to Principal by September 10 for planning purposes and approval
from DSO
4 Weeks in advance:
Submit Study Trip Request and Transportation Form to Dwight Boykin.

Schedule your trip after receiving trip approval from Principal.
Notify Cafeteria, if appropriate, nurse and special area teachers of proposed schedule.
2 - 3 Weeks in advance:
Send written permission slips, if trip is off base, for every student, including appropriate information
(where, when, what, time leaving and returning, lunch arrangements, any money needed, etc.
Note a deadline to parents one full week before the trip.
1Week in advance:
Contact parents of children who have not returned permission
slips. Notify cafeteria manager of number of lunches needed.
Notify special area teacher one week in advance of the trip.
Copy of all students attending trip to: ADMINISTRATION, FRONT OFFICE, NURSE
Ensure students have assignments they will miss in other classes before the trip.
Make arrangements with a colleague to supervise any students not attending (after informing
Principal) The day of the trip:
If taking sack lunches, pick up from cafeteria first thing in the morning.
Obtain medications, as appropriate and First Aid Kit from school nurse.
Leave telephone numbers and location of trip in main office.
Leave a list of students not attending trip and their whereabouts with front office
Ensure that the bus driver knows the destination and has accurate directions.
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Students may not be penalized for participation or non-participation or in a study trip. If a grade is given related to a
trip, an alternative assignment must be provided for non-participants.
Students may not be denied the right to attend a study trip as a punishment.
Contact the school immediately if any emergencies arise while on the trip.
VIDEO USE FORM
VIDEO USE FORM FOR COMMERCIAL VIDEOS
Video Title:
DoDEA Standards and Teaching Objectives Addressed:
Showing Date:
My signature below certifies that this title is a legal film/video and conforms to fair use
regulations. The video is for educational purposes and is rated G. It is in my lesson plans and is
being used in face-to face instruction related to the DoDEA standards.
NO PG or R-RATED VIDEOS WILL BE SHOWN AT BITZ INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
Teacher's signature:
Administrator's initials:
Date:
RANK EQUIVALENCY TABLE
Although we are civilians, we can help in establishing good rapport with our military parents by
addressing them by their rank e.g. SGT Jones, or CPT Smith. Although this may seem confusing
at first, it will not take long before you learn all titles of rank.
Officer Rank
Enlisted Rank
0-10
GEN General
E-9
MCPO Master Chief Petty Officer
0-9
LTG
Lieutenant General
E-9
CMS Command Sergeant Major
0-8
MG
Major General
E-9
SGM Sergeant Major
0-7
BG
Brigadier General
E-8
SCPO Senior Chief Petty Officer
0-6
COL
Colonel
E-8
lSG
0-5
LTC
Lieutenant Colonel
E-8
MSGT Master Sergeant
0-4
MAJ
Major
E-7
GySgt Gunnery Sergeant
0-3
CPT
Captain
E-7
SSGT Staff Sergeant
0-2
1 LT
P' Lieutenant
E-5
SGT Sergeant
0-1
2LT
2nd Lieutenant
E-4
CPL Corporal
First Sergeant
CW5 Chief Warrant Officer 5
E-4
P03
Petty Officer 3rd Class
E-3
LCpl
Lance Corporal
E-3
SN
Seaman
E-2
SA
Seaman Apprentice
WOl
E-2
PFC
Private First Class
Warrant Officer 1
WHAT VISITORS AND ADMINISTRATORS SEE WHEN VISITING

CLASSROOMS
Limited use of worksheets- no "drill and kill"

Activities of CSI plan being implemented
Frequent use of technology
Limited use of lecturing
High levels of student engagement- hands-on tasks
Student peer collaboration
Small, flexible grouping
Differentiated instruction
Ongoing assessment
Standards based lessons and use of current textbook adoption
Co-teaching with inclusion support from SPED teachers
Strict adherence to IEP modifications/accommodationsIts the law.
Superintendent's Office 451-2461

Curkendall, Todd
N/A
Board Room
Custodial
Federico, Jason
Fingerprint/Badge
223
219
248
237
204
210
Gray, Marilyn
Hendrickson, Mary
Hollingsworth,
Jennifer
McQuarrie, Karen
Rodriguez-Sales,
Natasha
Vacant
227
231
Secretary, Office
Automation
ISS, Early Childhood
226
218
ISS, Ed Technology
ISS, BCBA Autism
208
211
Assist Technology Library

ISS, Special Education
X230 for Conference
Phone
ISS, Science
ISS, Math
(BCBA Contractors)
Training Room
234
Williams, Donald
217
Popadines, Kevin
214
Guest Office - Front
221
Guest Office Middle
209
Transportation
451-2554
Office
Baker, Kathy
Miller, Pam
Maintenance/Warehouse
Kellum, Sandy
450-7155
Palmquist, Kim
Child Nutrition
Program
Thomas, Clyde
Bizzell, Patricia
McDowell,
Elizabeth
Slack, Jenna
Information Tech
(IT)
Lasco, Felicia
Barbee, Josh
Bowers, Sherrie
Jarman, Yayoi
OFF SITE
SUPPORT
Simmons,
Kimberlee
Concord, Annette
Cherry, Gloria
Council, Charles
Algarin, Paul
451-5361
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
(conference phone)
ISS, 4-12 Social Studies
(middle of building)
MVO Supervisor
MVO Lead
Facilities Manager
Logistics
Support/Warehouse
451-2447
Director, CNP
CNP Assistant
Accounting Tech
Supervisor
CNP Clerk
451-2564
IT
IT
IT
IT
Customer Service Lead

Contractor
Customer Service Tech
Customer Service Tech
Fort Bragg Schools DSO

FBS DSO
Resource
Mgr
Budget
Clerk
Ed Ops
Chief
Logistics
Mgr
910-907-0229
910-907-0236
910-907-0246
910-907-0266
910-907-0272
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DOMESTIC DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

700 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City GA 30269
(67B)364..SOOOJ sno)s32-sno
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August 17, 2011

NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES
DoD DOMESTIC DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY
ANDSECONDARYSCHOOLS
ANNUAL NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION

Pursuant to Sections 71 I4(a)(2)(B) and 7114(a)(3) of Title 5, United States Code, an
employee shall be given the opportunity to be represented by a representative of the
appropriate bargaining unit at any examination of the bargaining unit employee by a
representative of the Agency in connection \with an investigation if:
(1) the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary
action against the employee; and
(2) the employee requests representation.
Linda L. Curtis
Senior Leader, DDESS/DoDDS-Cuba
USING THESE HELPFUL HINTS

WILL LEAD TO A SENSATIONAL
SCHOOL YEAR FOR US ALL!

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Bitz Intermediate School

BITZ Purpose and Direction:

School Mascot: Alligator

Bitz Intermediate School

Bitz Staff - Nuts & Bolts Day

In Media Center (a more detailed schedule will be given that day)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES FOR SY 2016-2017

Principal - Dewanda Sholar- Responsible to Superintendent, CLDS

Registrar Linda Bynum

SSA- Francis Sator

Office Automation Clerk / Media ClerkFront office reception

Bitz Intermediate: Master Schedule

3B - Cooper, Purcell, Auls,

NC: CAMP LEJEUNE DISTRICT SCHOOLS 2016/2017 CALENDAR

12 Accelerated Withdrawal 29 Memorial Day Holiday June

In case of severe weather or emergency situations, school closing or delay may be

consultation with base officials, weather bureaus, and schools transportation. If

Camp Lejeune District Schools

Child Nutrition/School Food Services Office

Reporting Periods PreK

Schools Transportation Office

Bitz Intermediate School

Brewster Middle School

Heroes Elementary School

Lejeune High School

Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools Faculty Calendar SY 2016 - 2017

Early Return PreK-5 math

All Staff returns

First day of school Grades 1-12

First day of Kindergarten

BMS & LHS release 12:00 noon

No School- Labor Day Holiday

First Day of Pre-K Students

BMs & LHS release 12:00 noon

Quarter 1 Interim Report period

No School -CCR Prof Dev Day

BMS & LHS release 12:00 noon

No School- Columbus Day

End Quarter 1 Report period

No School -CCR Prof Dev Day

No School -Teacher Workday

Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK

No School Veterens Day

Quarter 2 Interim Report Period

End of PreK First Trimester 1

PreK Teacher Workday NO school PreK

No School Winter Break

No School -MLK, Jr. Day

End Quarter 2 report period

No School - Teacher Workday

BMS & LHS release 12:00 noon

Report Cards Go Home K-12

No School - CCR Prof Dev Day

No School - CCR Prof Dev Day

No School -Presidents day

Quarter 3 Interim Report Period

Parent/Teacher Conferences PreK ONLY;

No School -CCR Prof Dev Day

End of PreK First Trimester 2

PreK Teacher Workday NO school PreK

End Quarter 3 Report period

NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday