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Bad Weather Closing

Policy CKC

The district may close schools because of bad weather or emergency conditions.  When such conditions exist, the Superintendent will make the official decision concerning the closing of the district’s facilities.  When it becomes necessary to open late or to release students early, the following radio and television stations and website will be notified by school officials:

                        KLBO, radio station, 1430 AM

                        KMID, television station, channel 2

                        KWES, television station, channel 9

                        Local cable, local television stations, channels 3 and 11

                        District website:   www.mwpisd.esc18.net

Emergencies

Policy CKC

All employees should be familiar with the evacuation diagrams posted in their work areas.  Fire, tornado, and other emergency drills will be conducted to familiarize employees and students with evacuation procedures.  Fire extinguishers are located throughout all district buildings.  Employees should know the location of the extinguishers nearest their place of work and how to use them.

Purchasing Procedures

Policy CH

All requests for purchases must be submitted to the business office on an official district purchase order (PO) form with the appropriate approval signatures.  No purchases, charges, or commitments to buy goods or services for the district can be made without a PO number.  The district will not reimburse employees or assume responsibility for purchases made without authorization.  Employees are not permitted to purchase supplies or equipment for personal use through the district’s business office.  Contact the campus principal for additional information on purchasing procedures.

Name and Address Changes

It is important that employment records be kept up to date.  Employees must notify the main office of the campus if there are any changes or corrections to their name, home address, home telephone number, marital status, emergency contact, or beneficiary.  Forms to process a change in personal information can be obtained from the campus secretary.

Personnel Records

Policy GBA

Most district records, including personnel records, are public information and must be released upon request.  Employees may choose to have the following personal information withheld:  

¨      Address

¨      Phone number

¨      Social Security number

¨      Information that reveals whether they have family members

The choice to not allow public access to this information may be done at anytime by submitting a written request to the Personnel Office, 606 South Betty, Monahans, Texas, 943-6711.  New or terminating employees have14 days after hire or termination to submit a request.  Otherwise, personal information will be released to the public.

Building Use

Policy GKD