For the purposes of this policy, telework is defined as a flexible work arrangement where employees perform some or all of their job duties from home or another approved worksite. Employees who are approved to telework are considered present for attendance purposes.

In general, the School of the Osage prefers that employees perform their duties at their assigned district buildings or offices to build relationships with students and families, ensure appropriate supervision and enable collaboration with coworkers. However, there are some positions that require employees to occasionally work remotely. There are other occasions where telework might increase district and student access to qualified employees, decrease absenteeism, be an appropriate accommodation for a disability or be a necessary alternative to closing district operations completely during an emergency.

Telework is not an entitlement and, unless there is a district emergency or disruption of operations, will be approved only when the district benefits from the arrangement and employees can effectively complete their job duties remotely. Teleworking employees will be held to the same performance expectations as other employees and are expected to follow all district policies, procedures and supervisor directives. The superintendent or designee may revise or withdraw permission to telework.

The Board directs the superintendent or designee to create procedures to implement this policy.

District Emergency or Disruption of Operations

The district may include telework in its emergency operations plan. If the district determines that a school building must close due to inclement weather, an epidemic or another emergency or disruption in district operations, an employee may be required to telework. While these situations are not common, telework is an essential function of an employee's position if the district determines that such work is necessary to maintain district operations. The superintendent or designee will include telework requirements in employee job descriptions.

When telework is necessary, the district will provide employees with equipment and reasonable supports to assist with the transition. When telework is considered an essential function of an employee's position, an employee may be disciplined or terminated for refusing to work remotely or may be required to use paid leave days when available.

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