Handbook Committee
BOE Meeting Room 205
Agenda — 94 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Notice of the meeting was properly posted on August 7, 2025.
- 4 For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending, approving, approving as amended, deferring, denying, giving instructions to staff, making a recommendation to another public body, receiving documents or presentations, referring to committee, reconsidering, re-opening, returning, or striking the item.
- 5 Approval of Minutes
- 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of July 7, 2025.
- 7 Departmental Items
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook providing clear rules regarding holiday leave for 28-day cycle employees, as recommended by the Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector during the audit of the FY 22-23 ACFR. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 4. Discussion and possible action to adopt a revised cover page for the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 5. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to “Employee Personnel Policy Handbook Acknowledgement Form”. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 6. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Compensatory Time Off for Overtime Agreement”. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 7. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Introduction” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 8. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Recruitment/Job Posting” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 9. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Hiring Procedures” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 10. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination and Complaint Procedure” section of the handbook draft and to move the section to immediately follow the “Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.” Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 11. Discussion and possible action to move the “Complaint Resolution Procedure (Open Door Policy)” section to immediately follow the “Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination and Complaint Procedure.” Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 12. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Medical Exams” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 13. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Nepotism” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 14. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Personnel Records” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 20 Roll Call
- 15. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Employment Classifications” section of the handbook draft, to include definitions listed within. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 16. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Time Recording (Non-Exempt Employees)” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 22 Recess
- 17. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Payment of Wages” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 23 Roll Call
- 18. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Payroll Deductions” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 24 Return
- 19. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Hours of Work” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 20. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Work Week and Work Period” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 26 Roll Call
- 21. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Telecommute” section of the handbook draft and to move the section to immediately follow the “Nepotism” section (falls under employment policies rather than compensation policies). Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 22. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Earning Overtime” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 23. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Compensatory Time Off for Overtime” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 24. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Leave Benefits” section of the handbook draft to include Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Professional Development Leave, Emergency Shutdown Leave, Public Health Emergency Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Disaster Leave, Election Leave, Workers’ Compensation Leave, Administrative Leave, and Absent without Leave Available. These revisions are based on leave codes used in the Tyler Time and Attendance System. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 25. Discussion and possible action to remove the definitions in the “Family and Medical Leave Act” section of the handbook draft and replace with the statement “Oklahoma County shall utilize the terms and definitions established under federal FMLA regulations.” Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 31 Recess
- 26. Discussion and possible action to accept additional changes to the “Family and Medical Leave Act” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 32 Return
- 27. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Leave Sharing Policy” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 28. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Fringe Benefits” introductory section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 29. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Health Care Insurance” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a new draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Handbook, including potential revisions or changes. Requested by Rick Buchanan, Handbook Chairman.
- 30. Discussion and possible action to move the “Changes in Family Status” section of the handbook draft to immediately follow the “Health Care Insurance” section. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 31. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Retirement” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 32. Discussion and possible action to add a section to the handbook draft titled “Additional Benefits” to immediately follow “457 Retirement Plans” to distinguish the benefits following from the “Retirement” section. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 33. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the proposed “Additional Benefits” section of the handbook draft to include Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Live Well, Credit Union, and Optional Benefits. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 34. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Holidays” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 35. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Annual Leave” section of the handbook draft and to move the section to immediately follow the “Leave Benefits” introductory section. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 36. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Sick Leave” section of the handbook draft and to move the section to immediately follow the “Annual Leave” section. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 37. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 38. Discussion and possible action to delete the “Social Media Policy” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 39. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Absenteeism/Tardiness” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 40. Discussion and possible action to delete “Employee Conduct” header. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 41. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Personal Appearance and Demeanor” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 42. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Political Activity” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 43. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Use of County Property” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 44. Discussion and possible action to assess language regarding the Oklahoma Constitution and IRS Codes contained in the “Mobile Phone Policy,” “Vehicle Usage,” and “Uniform and Safety Equipment” sections of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 45. Discussion and possible action to move the “Mobile Phone Policy” section to immediately follow the “Use of Communications Systems” section. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 46. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Use of Communications Systems” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 47. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Vehicle Usage” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 48. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Firearms/Weapons” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 49. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Complaint Resolution Procedure” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 50. Discussion and possible action regarding the “Statement of Policy Regarding Drug and/or Alcohol Use by Employees” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 51. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Employment Separation” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 52. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Authority to Search” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 53. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Tobacco Free Policy” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 54. Discussion and possible action to delete the “Telephone Use” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 55. Discussion and possible action to delete the “Voting” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 56. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Service Animals Policy” section of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 57. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Oklahoma County Personal Use of County-Owned Vehicle Agreement” of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 58. Discussion and possible action to accept changes to the “Telephone, E-mail, Internet, and Voicemail Employee Acknowledgement Form” of the handbook draft. Requested by Erin McConnell, County Clerk’s Office.
- 65 Recess
- 66 Return
- 67 No Citizen Participation
- 68 Board Comments
- 69 Adjourn