West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Institutional Education Programs
Pressley Ridge School at White Oak Village
Employee Expectations

The purpose of this document is to outline expectations specific to the West Virginia Department of Education at Pressley Ridge White Oak Village that are not covered in the West Virginia Department of Education Institutional Education Programs Employee Handbook. This document provides information to employees concerning benefits, rights and responsibilities, establishes guidelines and procedures, ensures fairness and consistency and provides a climate, which fosters optimal staff performance and high morale.

School: Pressley Ridge at White Oak
Mascot: Black Bears
Colors: Green and Black
Enrollment: 61
Mission: Student and Staff Actively Engaged in Learning
Vision: Through learner-focused education, transform the lives of students in institutions to foster responsible, productive citizens, thus creating safer communities.
Staff: 15 staff members, 13 full-time staff and 2 part-time transitional specialists

Work Schedules and Pay

Work-Year
The employees at White Oak are employed for 240 days contingent upon the school calendar, which is developed yearly by education staff in conjunction with the host agency. The calendar is approved by the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Board of Education and cannot be altered without their approval.

Workday
The normal workday for a Pressley Ridge White Oak Department of Education employee must be seven and one-half clock hours but may not exceed eight clock hours. In addition, part of the professional responsibilities of instructional and supervisory staff includes the attendance and full participation in activities, which must necessarily take place before or after the workday. It is expected that professional staff will fulfill these