1 Introduction This Employee Guide outlines HCCSC’s current personnel policies and employee benefits. If you have any questions about the information provided in this Employee Guide, please speak with your supervisor or contact the Human Resources Department. Please note that the information in this Guide does not and is not intended to create a contract of employment or employment benefits. Except where bound by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for certified staff as set forth in Indiana Code 20 -29- 6- 7, HC CSC has the right to interpret, modify or deviate from this Guide at any time and in its sole discretion. Certified Staff Information regarding salary, wages, and wage -related benefits for certified staff may be viewed in the Teacher Contract book located on the HCCSC Employee Intranet. Classified Staff Information address ing classified staff can be found in the Classified Employee Handbook located on the HCCSC website. Staff Expectations HCCSC has a number of expectations for staff members as individuals. These expectations are in addition to any requirement specified in the job description for the position held by an employee. These expectations are not to be construed as limitations on an employee’s individual rights, but primarily are stated as a guide and interpretation of certain aspects of ethical behavior. All employees have a responsibility to: 1. Be familiar with, and abide by, Indiana State laws applicable to their work and School Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines designed to implement them. 2. Conduct themselves in a manner that not only reflects credit to HCCSC but that sets forth a positive role model for students to emulate. 3. Carry out their assigned responsibilities with conscientious concern. 4. Support and enforce School Board Policies and Administrative Guidel ines in regard to students. 5. Staff will sign a Confidentiality Statement at the time of hire that outlines HCCSC expectations in regard to confidentiality of student information, staff information and general privacy concerns. 6. Be groomed in such a manner that appearance does not disrupt the educational process or cause a health or safety issue .