Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO)

Texans Can employees who work less than 226 days are entitled to the holidays specified in your school calendar, which you can find on the Forms page. Bad weather days shown in school calendars will be considered holidays if unused, but if school is not held due to “bad weather,” then these days will not be holidays and employees will be expected to work.

 The following are the regularly scheduled holidays for all employees: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Employees accrue up to 10 days (80 hours) of personal time off (PTO) per year to each full-time employee, which accrues at a rate 3.33 hours per pay period. These hours roll over, but they are not transferable to other districts. You can use this time as needed, but it is recommended that you do so cautiously to allow for the days to accumulate in case of a personal emergency. Use of all personal leave should be approved by your supervisor before it is taken (except in the case of a medical situation or emergency where time does not allow for prior approval). A request for personal time off (PTO) should be given to your supervisor at least three days in advance. Please note PTO may be denied at certain critical times during the academic school year.

Non-Duty Days

Texans Can employees who work 226 days receive non-duty days. Non-duty days are not paid vacation. Each year the number of non-duty days fluctuates. For the 2020-2021 School Year there are 16 non-duty days, and for the 2021-2022 School Year there are 16 non-duty days.

As with all time off, use of non-duty days should be scheduled in advance and approved by your supervisor.

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Benefits

For information regarding these benefits, please visit the Benefits Portal at mybenefitshub.com/texanscan.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Information

For information regarding FSA and HSA options, please visit the Benefits Portal at mybenefitshub.com/texanscan.

403(b) and 457 Plan Information

Visit tsacg.com/individual/plan-sponsor/texas/texans-can-academies for more information and to sign up or make changes to your contributions.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Texans Can Academies employees participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) in lieu of Social Security (or FICA) contributions. Automatic payroll deductions of pre-tax salary are required of all eligible employees. This contribution is sent to the TRS and is generally matched by a state contribution for the account of the employee.

You can find your yearly and total contributions to TRS in the Employee Access Center (EAC) under "Deductions and Benefits" on the left-hand side.

For more information on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, visit trs.texas.gov.

Employee Discount Program

Texans Can Academies employees receive additional benefits through TicketsatWork. TicketsatWork provides discounts to theme parks, attractions and shows nationwide. The program also offers savings for car rentals, hotels, movie tickets, local activities and attractions across the country, as well as savings on household purchases including electronics, appliances, clothing, food and more.

To utilize TicketsatWork, go to ticketsatwork.com, click on “Become a Member,” and create your account using your email and the company code “TCA” to get started. 

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Life.  Just when you think you've got it figured out, along comes a challenge.  Whether your needs are big or small, your Life Assistance & Work/Life Support Program is there for you.  It can help you and your family find solutions and restore your peace of mind.  This service is free of charge for all employees.  You can access these resources 24/7 by calling 800-538-3543 or visiting the Benefits Portal for more information. 

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

To take FMLA leave, you must have worked for Texans Can Academy for 12 months. You can then provide your employer with appropriate notice. If you know in advance that you will need FMLA leave (for example, if you are planning to have surgery, you are pregnant or you need to care for an immediate family member), you must give your employer at least 30 days advance notice. Please email Olivia Ramirez at benefits@texanscan.org to request FMLA forms. If needed you can also visit dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla for additional information on employee rights under FMLA.  

Other Types of Leave

Information on Military Family Leave, intermittent Family Medical Leave, extension of leave, assault leave, bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty and court appearances, leave for professional development, leave for voting, and the return to work after Family Medical Leave is available in the Employee Handbook, which is located on the Policies & Procedures page.

Request for Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

If you are currently disabled or become disabled during your employment, you should contact your manager and Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations that may enable you to perform the essential functions of your job.

Employees with questions or concerns relating to this policy should contact Benefits Coordinator Kathia Arriaga by email at karriaga@texanscan.org or by phone at 214-944-1995.