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Section 5000 – Personnel

  • Section 5000 Personnel
  • 5000 Board Goal Personnel
  • 5100 Hiring Process & Criteria
  • 5100F1 Hiring Process Form 1
  • 5100F2 Hiring Process Form 2
  • 5100F3 Hiring Process Form 3
  • 5100P1 Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants
  • 5100P2 – Veteran’s Preference
  • 5105 Certificated Personnel Employment
  • 5107 Informal Review
  • 5110 Criminal History Background Checks
  • 5120 Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
  • 5125 Reporting New Employees
  • 5127 Mentoring and Support Program
  • 5130 Administrative Leave
  • 5200 Applicability of Personnel Policies
  • 5205 Job Descriptions
  • 5210 Work Day
  • 5212C Administrative Process for Employee Telework During Health Emergency
  • 5220 Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers
  • 5230 Accommodating Individuals With Disabilities
  • 5235C Health Examination
  • 5240 Sexual Harassment-Sexual Intimidation
  • 5240F Sexual Harassment Intimidation in the Workplace Policy Acknowledgment
  • 5250 Certificated Staff Grievances
  • 5260 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
  • 5260F Report of Suspected Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect Form
  • 5265 Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
  • 5270 Personal Conduct
  • 5275 Adult Sexual Misconduct
  • 5280 Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Code of Ethics
  • 5285 Solicitations
  • 5290 Political Activity – Staff Participation
  • 5295 Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations
  • 5296 Limits on Local Education Association Activities
  • 5296P Limits on Local Education Association Activities – LEA Activity Personal Leave Bank
  • 5310 Tobacco Free Policy
  • 5320 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
  • 5320F1 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Acknowledgment
  • 5320F2 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Agreement
  • 5320P Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Program and Procedures
  • 5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites, Including Personal Sites
  • 5325P Recommended Practices for Use of Social Media Sites, Including Personal Sites
  • 5330 Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage
  • 5330F Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Use Policy Acknowledgment Form
  • 5335 Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices
  • 5335F Electronic Communications Device Agreement
  • 5340 Professional Development
  • 5345 Evaluation of Certificated Personnel
  • 5347 Probation, Non renewal, or Termination
  • 5350 Certified Personnel Resignation
  • 5360 Dress and Appearance
  • 5365 Residency Requirement
  • 5370 Nonschool Employment by Professional Staff Members
  • 5380 Professional Research and Publishing
  • 5390 Employment Referrals and Prevention of Sexuals Abuse
  • 5395 Whistleblower
  • 5400C Leaves of Absence
  • 5405 Proof of Illness for Sick Leave
  • 5410 Family & Medical Leave
  • 5410P Family and Medical Leave Procedure
  • 5412 Jury Duty
  • 5420 Long-Term Illness Temporary Disability
  • 5420P Long-Term Illness Temporary Disability Procedure
  • 5430 Insurance Benefits for Employees – Trustees
  • 5440 School Holidays
  • 5450 Vacation Leave
  • 5460 Workers’ Compensation Benefits
  • 5470 Leaves of Absence – Military Leave
  • 5485 Compensation Schedules
  • 5500 Personnel Files
  • 5500P Procedures for Releasing Personnel Records to Hiring School Districts
  • 5600C Staff Health
  • 5610C Prevention of Disease Transmission
  • 5620 Safety Management Program and District Personnel
  • 5700 Substitutes
  • 5710 Paraprofessionals, Teachers’ Aides and Paraeducators
  • 5725 Private Service Providers Consultants
  • 5730 Volunteer—Authorization to Release Information
  • 5740 Reduction in Force
  • 5740F Reduction in Force Form
  • 5740P Reduction in Force Procedures
  • 5740PA2F Teacher Evaluation
  • 5750 Employing Retired Teachers and Administrators
  • 5800 Classified Employment, Assignment, and Grievance
  • 5800P Classified Employee Grievance Procedure
  • 5810 Compensatory Time and Overtime for Classified Employees
  • 5815 Payroll Authorization and Control
  • 5820 Evaluation of Classified Employees
  • 5825 Evaluation of Bus Drivers
  • 5830 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
  • 5830P Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
  • 5900 Prohibition on Staff Support of Social Transitions

District Wide Calendar

September 2026

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  • Volleyball Game @ Logos (C, JV, & V)
    Volleyball Game @ Logos (C, JV, & V)
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 3, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Football Game @ Valley (6:00 MST)
    Football Game @ Valley (6:00 MST)
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Home (vs CV) JV & Varsity
    Volleyball Game @ Home (vs CV) JV & Varsity
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 8, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Cross Country Meet @ Clarkston
    Cross Country Meet @ Clarkston
    Starts: 4:00 pm
    Ends: September 9, 2026 - 6:00 pm


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  • Powderpuff Games
    Powderpuff Games
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: September 9, 2026 - 8:30 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Troy (JV & Varsity)
    Volleyball Game @ Troy (JV & Varsity)
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 10, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Football Game @ Home (vs Council) Homecoming Night
    Football Game @ Home (vs Council) Homecoming Night
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 11, 2026 - 8:00 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Potlatch (C, JV, & V)
    Volleyball Game @ Potlatch (C, JV, & V)
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 14, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Jr High Volleyball Game @ Nezperce
    Jr High Volleyball Game @ Nezperce
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 15, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • JV Football Game @ Home (vs Genesee)
    JV Football Game @ Home (vs Genesee)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 15, 2026 - 8:00 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Kamiah (JV & Varsity)
    Volleyball Game @ Kamiah (JV & Varsity)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 15, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Jr High Volleyball Game @ Home (vs CV)
    Jr High Volleyball Game @ Home (vs CV)
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 17, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • Junior High Football Game @ Lapwai
    Junior High Football Game @ Lapwai
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 17, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • Football Game @ Kendrick
    Football Game @ Kendrick
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: September 18, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Cross Country Meet @ Lewiston
    Cross Country Meet @ Lewiston
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: September 19, 2026 - 11:00 am


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  • Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Lapwai) JV & Varsity
    Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Lapwai) JV & Varsity
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 21, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Grangeville) C, JV, & V
    Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Grangeville) C, JV, & V
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 22, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • C Team Volleyball Game @ Orofino
    C Team Volleyball Game @ Orofino
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 24, 2026 - 5:30 pm


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  • Jr High Volleyball Game @ Orofino
    Jr High Volleyball Game @ Orofino
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 24, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • Junior High Football Game @ Home (vs Lewis County)
    Junior High Football Game @ Home (vs Lewis County)
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 24, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Lapwai (JV & Varsity)
    Volleyball Game @ Lapwai (JV & Varsity)
    Starts: 5:00 pm
    Ends: September 24, 2026 - 8:00 pm


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  • Football Game @ Home (vs Kamiah)
    Football Game @ Home (vs Kamiah)
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: September 24, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Cross Country Meet @ Spokane
    Cross Country Meet @ Spokane
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: September 25, 2026 - 11:00 am


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  • Volleyball Game @ Spokane Tournament
    Volleyball Game @ Spokane Tournament
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: September 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm


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  • Junior High Football Game @ Home (vs Grangeville)
    Junior High Football Game @ Home (vs Grangeville)
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 28, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • JV Football Game @ Home (vs Kendrick)
    JV Football Game @ Home (vs Kendrick)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: September 28, 2026 - 8:00 pm


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  • Cross Country Meet @ Timberline
    Cross Country Meet @ Timberline
    Starts: 4:00 pm
    Ends: September 29, 2026 - 6:00 pm


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  • Jr High Volleyball Game @ Kamiah
    Jr High Volleyball Game @ Kamiah
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 29, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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  • Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Troy, Varsity & Logos C & JV)
    Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Troy, Varsity & Logos C & JV)
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 29, 2026 - 9:00 pm


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  • Jr High Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Highland)
    Jr High Volleyball Game @ Home (vs Highland)
    Starts: 4:30 pm
    Ends: September 30, 2026 - 6:30 pm


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Cottonwood Jt. School District #242

P.O. Box 158

1916 East St

Cottonwood, ID 83522

Phone: (208) 962-3971

Fax: (208) 962-7780

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