EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

willful and persistent violation of the provisions of the Education Code or of rules, regulations or procedures adopted by the Board of Directors. 6. Political activities engaged in by an employee during his/her assigned hours of employment. 7. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances or use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances which interferes with job performance. Addiction to the use of narcotic or controlled substances. 8. Negligent or willful damage or injury to persons or property. Negligent or willful waste of Agency property, supplies or equipment. 9. Misrepresentation or fraud in securing appointment. 10. Dishonesty. 11. The failure to secure, and maintain or revocation of any license which is required for employment. 12. Conduct unbecoming an employee in the public service. Discourteous, offensive, or abusive conduct or language toward other employees, Agency Officials, pupils, or the public. 13. Violation of or refusal to obey the school laws of the State or the rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education or by the Board of Directors. 14. Abandonment of position. (Three (3) consecutive working days or more of unexcused absence). 15. Absence and/or repeated tardiness without authority or sufficient reason. A consistent pattern of absences due to illness leave. 16. Failure or refusal to perform the duties of the position. 17. Failure to report for review of criminal records or for health examination after due notice. 18. Advocacy of overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State of California by force, violence, or other unlawful means. Membership in the Communist Party. 19. Conviction of a controlled substance offense as defined in Education Code Section 44011. 20. Conviction of a sex offense as defined in Education Code Section 44010. B. ABSENCES Attendance by employees is a vital factor in the continued success of the Agency. There are times when absences are unavoidable, but employees should make every effort possible to address their responsibilities through their attendance. Excessive absenteeism causes a loss of effectiveness in the overall operation, a degeneration of morale of fellow employees, and an increase in pupil management problems. If an absence is anticipated, the employee must speak with a Supervisor or Dispatch no less than one (1) hour before check-in. C. ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY ABSENCE VERIFICATION Sick leave benefits are earned by the employee during their service with the Agency. Unlike holidays or vacation days, these leave days are restrictive and may be used only in accordance with Agency policy and contractual agreements. Employees should consider the sick leave benefits and other benefits as an insurance policy affording them protection from loss of salary when ill or when other approved emergencies occur.

Leave, vacation, or overtime taken without authorization will be subject to

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Revised 8/9/2023