- Gonzales Independent School District
- Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
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Gonzales ISD strives to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff so that the focus can be on student learning.
Workers’ Compensation Process
All work-related injuries must be reported to your supervisor immediately and reported using the information listed below by following steps one through four. All injuries must be reported, even if you do not seek medical treatment.
IMPORTANT: Workers’ Compensation will cover all medical expenses and may provide temporary income benefits if eligible. Employees may use available paid leave for doctor visits and to cover extended absences due to their work-related injury. For questions please call Karen Grauke at (830) 672-9551.
Gonzales ISD provides Workers’ Compensation benefits through the Texas Political Subdivision.
- Employee, supervisor, witness, or campus nurse may complete the First Report of Injury Form.
- Submit form to Karen Grauke at Administration office within 10 days of injury.
- If a doctor’s appointment is needed, you must call Karen Grauke at ext. 1000 and she will contact Siever’s Clinic to inform of them about the incident and make an appointment for the injured employee.
- Attend all follow up doctor’s appointments, and provide HR with any additional information, including paperwork pertaining to your accident/injury.
- In case of an emergency, call 911 or report to the emergency room.
- Emergency room visits must then be reported to Karen Grauke within 3 days. If a follow-up appointment is needed after an ER visit, it is the employee’s responsibility to schedule with Sievers Clinic at (830)672-8502.
Contact Information:
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Karen Grauke-HR Secretary
(830) 672-9551; ext. 1000