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Guidelines for District Employees During Election Season

Guidelines for District Employees During Election Season

As Round Rock ISD employees, we all appreciate having freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the United States and Texas constitutions. The Constitution gives us the right to freedom of speech and expression. Yet, as public education employees, there are limits to our freedom of speech, restricted by time, place, and manner.

In advance of the upcoming election season, the District is providing a reminder of the guidelines all District employees and officers must abide by during this time. Round Rock ISD encourages and actively supports its employees in our civic obligation to vote. We understand that many of our employees are engaged in various civics, activism, and politics in our community, state, and country.

Seven things you need to know

Seven things you need to know

Hey, there! We’re glad you’re here. The 2023-2024 school year marks our 110th year as Central Texas’s premier school district.

Here are seven things you need to know from HR Services.

Educator input needed for curriculum audit survey

Educator input needed for curriculum audit survey

The District is undergoing a thorough assessment of its educational efforts for students through a curriculum audit conducted by an external evaluation team.

The audit team will conduct in-person interviews and review data in schools from September 11 to 15. Confidential teacher and administrator surveys allow you to share your opinions about your experiences in our schools. Survey data will aid school and District leaders in comprehending the strengths of our schools and identifying opportunities to implement strategies to yield optimal student results.

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends: Important Benefits Update

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends: Important Benefits Update

The government ended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. As a result, some District healthcare benefits for COVID-related expenses have changed. Effective immediately, the copays and deductibles previously in place before the pandemic have been reinstated for COVID-19-related medical visits and prescriptions across all District offered health plans.

Refer a Round Rock ISD teacher. Get paid.

Refer a Round Rock ISD teacher. Get paid.

We’re working throughout the summer to staff our campuses with great teachers. Your referral can earn you money and help us have quality educators in place for Fall. Candidates who submit their applications on or before July 3 and meet eligibility will get you paid during the Fall semester.

1. Refer a new or returning Round Rock ISD teacher to our online job application.
2. Then, complete the Round Rock ISD Refer a Teacher Bonus Program form.
3. After they’re hired, you’ll get up to $500 after the qualifying period.*

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council votes unanimously to update LSSP title to school psychologist

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council votes unanimously to update LSSP title to school psychologist

After extensive advocacy efforts, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), which serves as the licensing board for school psychologists, has unanimously approved a significant change. Now, a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) holds the title of “school psychologist.” This adjustment came into effect in May 2023. School psychologists practicing in Texas have an LSSP credential.

New for 2023-2024, PreK for 3-year-olds

New for 2023-2024, PreK for 3-year-olds

Round Rock ISD Early Childhood Education proudly offers District employees full-day instruction for 3-year-old students at five top-rated District campuses, Berkman Arts Integration Academy, Jollyville, Laurel Mountain, Old Town, and Redbud elementary schools.

The opportunity to declare intent to enroll in on-campus PreK3 is being offered to Round Rock ISD employees. Space is limited and if there are any remaining vacancies they will be offered to the general public. Don’t miss out, complete the PreK3 Eligibility & Tuition-based interest form today!

District Summer Work Schedule

District Summer Work Schedule

Round Rock ISD will once again implement a four-day summer work schedule for employees on duty during the summer months. The four-day schedule will begin the week of June 5 and continue through July 28, with official business hours of Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The District will be closed on Fridays during those weeks.