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Q: Where do I find School Board Policies? A: Go to the School District's "Community" Web site, then click on the School Board tab.
Q: Who do I contact regarding my in-service points? A: Contact Professional Development at (561) 963-3895.
Q: I need to verify employment. A: Please contact the
HR Customer Contact Center at (561) 434-8777 or toll free
Q: Who do I talk to regarding concurrency? A: Contact the Planning Department at 434-8800.
Q: How do I find the student capacity for my child's school? A: Contact Program Management at 882-1923.
Q: Where do I find information on the adult classes held at local high schools? A: Go to http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9039/index.asp or contact the Adult & Community Education Department at 434-8712.
Q: My child is in danger of dropping out. Who can I contact for assistance? A: Contact the Alternative Education Department at 681-5900.
Q: Where do I find information on workshops available through the School District? A: Contact Professional Development at 776-3696 or go to their web
site,
Q: How do I
find out if there have been any complaints/disciplinary investigations
A: Go to http://www.myfloridateacher.com/discipline/summary.aspx on the Florida
Q: Who do I speak with regarding aftercare for my child? A: You may contact the person in charge of aftercare
at the school your child
attends or
Q: Who do I contact to become a vendor with the School District? A: Vendor applications
and information are available at
Q: Where can I find information on the number of disciplinary problems at a school? A: The Gold Report contains information on in-school and out of school suspension as well as other statistical information for each school.
Q: Who do I contact about renting space at a school or the School District? A: For school rental
information, please contact the school or community school directly.
Q: Who do I contact about fingerprinting and/or information
on the Jessica A: Contact School Police at 434-8300.
Q: Who do I contact about enrolling my child in preschool/VPK? A: Contact the Early Childhood Education department at 969-5826.
Q: What is the number for CTA, Classroom Teachers Association? A: The number is 683-4623.
Q: Who do I contact about free and reduced priced lunch? A: Contact the school's
Cafeteria Manager for an application and questions/information.
Q: Where can I find the school grades? A: Go to www.palmbeachschools.org and click on Schools, then Schools
and Principals.
Q: Where can I find a list of the schools? A: Go to www.palmbeachschools.org and click on Schools.
Q: Who do I contact regarding retirement? A: Contact Compensation & Human Resources Planning Department at 963-3896.
Q: I need to talk to someone about my benefits. Who do I contact? A: Contact the Risk & Benefits Management Department at 434-8580.
Q: Where do I go to find information on employee discounts? A: http://palmbeach.perkspot.net/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fHome.aspx
Q: How do I find the location of my child’s bus stop? A: You may contact
the school that your child attends for the bus schedule, or go to www.palmbeachschools.org,
click on the Schools tab, then click on
Find My Bus Stop.
Q: Does the School District offer classes for children
that need help with English/ A: Please contact the Multicultural Department at 434-8620.
Q: When is the first day of school. Spring break, Christmas break etc. for next year? A: For calendar questions pertaining
to the next school year, please contact Van Ludy at
Q: How do I find out what school my child is zoned to attend? A: Go to www.palmbeachschools.org, click on the Schools tab, then Find My School or contact the Boundaries Department at 434-8100.
Q: What is an Alternative School? A: An alternative school provides
educational opportunities designed to meet the unique
A: A charter school
is a public school that is run privately. It operates independently
Q: How do I get my child into a magnet school? Where can I obtain an application? A: Contact the Choice Programs and School Choice Department at 434-8755 or visit their Web site: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9044/
Q: How do I get my child into the gifted program? A: Contact the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department at 434-8626.
Q: I would like to speak with someone about applying for a position. A: Visit http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9267/JobOpportunities.asp or call
Q: I have a problem at my child's school. Who can I talk to? A: Contact the assistant
principal and/or principal of the school your child attends. If you
Q: I want my child to go to another school. Who do I speak with? A: Go to http://www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms/Reassignment.asp or call the Reassignment Department at 434-8823.
Q: Who do I contact about home schooling my child? A: Contact the Home Education Office at 434-8052 or visit their web site at www.palmbeachschools.org/HomeEducation.htm.
Q: Where do I find a list of private schools? A: Go to the Florida Department of Education Web site, www.fldoe.org.
Q: Who do I contact about getting a copy of my transcript? A: Contact Records at 649-6813.
Q: How do I become a school volunteer? A: Contact the volunteer coordinator at the desired school or call the Office of Community Involvement at 434-8771 or 434-8789.
Q: How are school volunteers screened? A: A Level 1 background check is
completed by the School District Police Department on
Q: What are the qualifications to become a school volunteer? A: All necessary training will be
provided by the teacher, staff, or school volunteer
Q: What should an employee do if injured on campus? A: Report the matter within 24 hours
or as soon as possible to the school timekeeper,
Q: What should a student or visitor do if injured on campus? A: Report the matter within 24 hours
or as soon as possible to the head secretary,
Q: Who do I contact about getting a copy of my COLLEGE transcripts that
I A: Call 434-8777, toll free 1-877-477-3722, or email AskHR@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.
Q: How do I view and apply for jobs? A: Visit http://www.palmbeachschools.org/jobs/EmploymentOpportunities.asp or call
Q: Does the District pay for relocation expenses? A: The District does not reimburse candidates for relocation expenses.
Q: What is the starting pay for different non-instructional positions? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/compensation/
Q: Does the District pay for advanced degrees? A: Please call (561) 434-8777.
Q: How do I apply for certification? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9266/Certification/index.asp
Q: Will my out-of-state certificate transfer to Florida? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9266/Certification/index.asp
Q: How does alternative certification work? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9266/Certification/index.asp
Q: How do I know what my starting pay will be in Palm Beach? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9268/ or call (561) 434-8777.
Q: Am I required to verify my previous teaching experience? Will the district
accept A:http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9268/ or call (561) 434-8777.
Q: How do I determine my starting pay as a teacher? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9268/ or call (561) 434-8777.
Q: How do I find out where and when job fairs will be held by the District? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/Employees/
Q: I interviewed with a principal and he said he could not hire me
because I was A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9266/Certification/index.asp
Q: What is the difference between being certified and being highly qualified? A: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9266/Certification/index.asp
Q: What do I need to do to become a substitute teacher? A: If you have 30 or more college credits, you may apply
to substitute teach by going
Q: Whom should I use as my references when applying for a position? A: Ask your three most recent supervisors to complete and
submit District reference
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