WEST FRANKLIN U.S.D. #287 This handbook has been developed as a guideline for students, parents and staff. It is not intended to cover every circumstance that may arise. Administrators are responsible for the enforcement of the rules of the handbook. However, it is recognized that administrative discretion will be used on a case by case basis. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Unified School District #287 is organized to provide a comprehensive elementary, middle and secondary education, which will meet the needs of every child. The school district will strive to instill in each student: a positive self-image, self-discipline, self-respect for others and their property, a sense of patriotism and a respect for authority. The school district will provide a curriculum that enables individuals to think creatively, critically, and constructively, and to recognize and solve problems logically. The school district will provide the best personnel and facilities within its means to meet the needs of all students. The school district will emphasize that each student’s family has a major role in training and educating their children. The district acknowledges that it cannot replace the family but does commit itself to assist each family in the maturing and educating processes that will enable each child to function as effective and responsible citizens.
WEST FRANKLIN U.S.D. #287 DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT We believe all students can learn. Our responsibility is to ensure students acquire knowledge, skill, and capability to function effectively as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (PLAGIARISM) ...................................................................... 7 ACCIDENTS ............................................................................................................................. 7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ......................................................................................... 36 ACTIVITY TRIPS .................................................................................................................... 7 ACTS OF BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE ................................................ 8 ACTS TOWARDS TEACHERS AND STAFF ....................................................................... 8 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ...................................................................................................... 6 ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 8 ATHLETIC PASS ..................................................................................................................... 8 ATTENDANCE POLICY ......................................................................................................... 8 BOARD OF EDUCATION ....................................................................................................... 6 BULLYING POLICY ............................................................................................................... 9 BUS TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................... 10 BUS TRANSPORTATION ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN .......................................... 10 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS............................................... 10 CELL PHONE ......................................................................................................................... 11 CHILD ABUSE/ NEGLECT .................................................................................................. 11 CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ......................................................................... 11 COACHING PHILOSOPHY, WEST FRANKLIN USD #287 ............................................ 12 COMPUTER USE ................................................................................................................... 12 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................... 12 CONTESTS AND CONFERENCES ..................................................................................... 12 CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................... 12 DETENTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 12 DIRECTORY INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 5 DRESS CODE ......................................................................................................................... 13 DRIVERS TRAINING ............................................................................................................ 13 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ........................................................................................ 13 EARLY GRADUATION ........................................................................................................ 14 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ...................................................................................................... 15 ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY OF KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION .................................................................................................................. 15 EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS ...................................................................... 16 ENROLLMENT ...................................................................................................................... 19 EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL FOR NON-IMMUNIZED STUDENTS .......................... 19 EXIT OUTCOMES ................................................................................................................... 4 FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)..................................... 5 FIGHTING .............................................................................................................................. 19 FIRE DRILLS ......................................................................................................................... 19 FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 14 FUNDRAISING ....................................................................................................................... 19 GANG ACTIVITY .................................................................................................................. 20 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 37 HEAD LICE............................................................................................................................. 20 HONOR ROLLS ..................................................................................................................... 20 IMMUNIZATIONS ................................................................................................................. 20 KINDERGARTEN SNACKS ................................................................................................. 20
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LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS .......................................................................................... 20 LOCKERS ................................................................................................................................ 20 LUNCHES CHARGED – USD 287 & THREE LAKES STAFF ......................................... 21 LUNCHES CHARGED—DISTRICT-WIDE POLICY ....................................................... 21 LUNCHES, BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON MILK ...................................................... 21 MAKE-UP WORK .................................................................................................................. 21 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................... 21 MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................................... 2 OUT OF ATTENDANCE CENTER STUDENTS ................................................................ 22 OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS .......................................................................................... 22 PARTIES, DANCES, EVENING EVENTS........................................................................... 22 PE CLASSES ........................................................................................................................... 22 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................... 2 PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS ..................................................................................... 22 PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION ................................................................................... 23 RACIAL AND DISABILITY HARASSMENT ..................................................................... 23 RECRUITING INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 6 REPORT CARDS AND GRADING ...................................................................................... 24 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ............................................................................. 24 SCHOOL DISMISSAL DUE TO WEATHER ...................................................................... 25 SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTORIES ................................................................................... 6 SCHOOL INSURANCE .......................................................................................................... 25 SCHOOL MASCOTS AND COLORS .................................................................................. 25 SEARCHES .............................................................................................................................. 25 SENIOR TRIP AND GRADUATION.................................................................................... 25 SEXUAL HARASSMENT ...................................................................................................... 25 SPECIAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 27 SPORTS.................................................................................................................................... 27 SPORTSMANSHIP ................................................................................................................. 27 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ........................................................................ 4 STUDENT FEES ..................................................................................................................... 28 STUDENT HEALTH .............................................................................................................. 28 STUDENT PICTURES, NAMES & ORIGIONAL ARTWORK ON WEBSITES ............ 36 STUDENTS NOT IN GOOD STANDING ............................................................................ 29 SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION ......................................................................................... 29 TECHNOLOGY POLICY ...................................................................................................... 33 TECHNOLOGY/CHROME BOOKS .................................................................................... 31 TELEPHONE .......................................................................................................................... 29 TOBACCO USE, POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION .................................................... 29 TORNADO DRILLS ............................................................................................................... 30 USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY ADULTS .................................................................. 29 USE OF TRAINED DOGS TO SEARCH ............................................................................. 25 VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN, AND CLASS RANK........................................... 30 VEHICLE USAGE .................................................................................................................. 30 VISITORS ................................................................................................................................ 30 WEAPONS POLICY ............................................................................................................... 30 WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL ....................................................................................... 31
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WEST FRANKLIN U.S.D. #287 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
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demonstrate academic competency that will allow attainment of skills necessary for success in higher education and/or employability;
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demonstrate work ethics which will enable them to acquire and maintain gainful employment;
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utilize technology to access information as needed to increase knowledge;
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demonstrate effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in order to understand and be understood in both social and learning environments;
The West Franklin Unified School District #287, 510 E. Franklin St., Pomona, Kansas 66076 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact: Jerry Turner, Superintendent, 510 E. Franklin St., Pomona, Kansas 66076, (785) 566-3396 (Title IX Coordinator & Section 504 Coordinator) or to:
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use decision-making skills and accept responsibility for their actions as contributing members of a family, community, state, nation, and world;
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 400 State Ave., 9th Floor Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 551-5655
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demonstrate respect for self and others, recognizing individual and cultural differences;
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respect property;
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possess the ability to access information and think creatively and critically to analyze, synthesize, solve problems, and communicate effectively in the adult world;
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display effective organizational and time management skills;
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exhibit qualities and behaviors befitting a sportsman, by taking defeat without complaint, victory without gloating, and by treating all competitors with fairness, generosity, and courtesy;
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Kansas Human Rights Commission 900 SW Jackson, 8th Floor Topeka, KS 66603 (785) 296-3206 Or United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor Kansas City, MO 64153-1367 (816) 880-4247
be able to work together cooperatively to accomplish a task.
To reach these outcomes requires the entire community contributing to each child’s education.
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FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) The purpose of this Act is to ensure access by parents to their child’s educational records. However, whenever a student has attained the age of 18 years of age, the rights accorded to the parents then become the rights of the student. At this time parents need to get permission from their child in order to view any educational records.
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the school has your prior written consent for disclosure, the information is considered “directory information” and there is no objection to the release of such information; or disclosure without your prior consent is permitted by law, including: 1.
As part of FERPA, each year the district notifies the public regarding the release of certain types of student information (without parental consent). This type of information is known as “directory information” and includes the following: Student’s name Address Phone listing Date and place of birth Major field of study Participation in officially recognized activities & sports Weight and height as a member of an athletic team Dates of attendance Degrees and awards received Most recent previous school attended
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(3) The right to request that educational records be amended if the parent or student, 18 years of age or older, believes the records are misleading, inaccurate, or otherwise in violation of your rights. This right includes the right to request a hearing at which evidence may be presented to show why the record should be changed if a request for an amendment to records is denied in the first instance. (4) The right to file a complaint with the Family Policy and Regulations Office at the US Department of Education if believed that West Franklin USD #287 has failed to comply with FERPA’s requirements. The address of this office is 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4074, Washington, DC 20202-4605.
Parents do have the right to deny release of this information. If you desire to deny release, please notify your student’s principal immediately.
PARENT AND STUDENT RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (Board Policy JRA)
DIRECTORY INFORMATION: For purposes of FERPA, West Franklin USD #287 has designated certain information contained in education records as directory information. This information may be disclosed for any purpose without your consent. This information can be disclosed without consent because it is the type of information that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. The following information is considered directory information: name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors and awards received, the most recent previous school attended by the student, class designation or grade level, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate, fulltime or part-time), major field of study and photographs.
Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of students and eligible students (those who are 18 or older) are afforded various rights with regard to educational records that are kept and maintained by West Franklin USD#287. In accordance with FERPA, parents/guardians are required to be notified of those rights which include: (1) The right to review and inspect all educational records, except those which are specifically exempt. Records will be available for your review within 45 days of the day the district receives your request for access. (2) The right to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in educational records to other persons, with certain limited exceptions. Disclosure of information from your education records to other persons will occur only if: District Handbook
The district may disclose, without consent, personally identifiable information to school officials with legitimate educational interest. The district will disclose, without consent, all educational records to officials of another school district in which a student seeks to enroll or intends to enroll.
You have a right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the above information as directory information. If you refuse, you must file written notification to this effect with West Franklin USD #287 at 510 E. Franklin, 5
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Pomona, KS 66076, on or before September 1st of each year. If a refusal is not filed, West Franklin USD #287 assumes you have no objection to the release of the directory information designated.
West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg 140 N. Louisa, PO Box 407, Williamsburg 66095
(785)746-5777 (866)829-8111 (toll free) (785) 746-5250 (fax)
RECRUITING INFORMATION:
West Franklin District Office 510 E. Franklin, Pomona 66076
(785)566-3396 (785)566-8325 (fax)
Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled under federal law to a list of names, address, and telephone numbers of high school students unless you object to the release of this information. If you notify your principal in writing at any time that you do not wish your child’s name, address, and telephone number released without your written consent, we will honor that request.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). That law requires all schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade, to be inspected for asbestos-containing building materials. In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials because of its insulating and fire retarding capabilities. Virtually any building built before the late 1970’s contain at least some asbestos in pipe insulation and structural fireproofing. We also have buildings that contain asbestos materials. The primary concern arises when these materials begin to deteriorate or become damaged.
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605
BOARD OF EDUCATION U.S.D. #287 contracted with Hall-Kimbrell Environmental Services to bring our schools into compliance with the AHERA regulations. Hall-Kimbrell is the nation’s largest and most experienced environmental engineering and analytical testing firm specializing in asbestos. The objectives of our contract with the consulting firm were to:
Members of the USD #287 Board of Education are: Curt Altic Rusty Ecord Blaine Flory Matt Froggatte Brandy Nichols Ryan Sink Julie Spielman
785-255-4665 785-453-2464 785-566-8458 785-214-1144 785-566-0193 785-242-5631 785-566-8450
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SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTORIES West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose 600 Shawnee Rd., Pomona 66076
(785)566-3386 (877)750-8057 (toll free) (785) 566-3750 (fax)
West Franklin Middle School 331 E. Tyler, Pomona 66076
(785)566-3512 (877)750-8052 (toll free) (785) 566-3634 (fax)
West Franklin High School 511 E. Franklin, Pomona 66076
(785)566-3392 (877)750-8051(toll free) (785) 566-8454 (fax)
West Franklin Learning Center 140 N. Louisa, PO Box 407, Williamsburg 66095
(785)746-5777 (866)829-8111 (toll free) (785) 746-5250 (fax)
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Sample, analyze and quantify asbestos-containing materials in our schools. Determine any potential for exposure of building occupants to asbestos fibers. Provide recommendations for corrective actions. Establish priority levels for abatement activities. Provide estimates for removal and replacement of asbestos-containing materials.
Our schools were inspected in accordance with the regulations by the EPAaccredited Hall-Kimbrell inspector. Samples of suspect materials were taken and analyzed at the firm’s EPA-Accredited laboratory. Based upon those findings, a Management Plan was written which outlines our intent in controlling and abating any asbestos-containing materials.
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The Management Plan has been submitted to the Governor’s office, as required by the law. A copy of the Management Plan is on file for your review in the district administrative office at 510 East Franklin and individual building Management Plans can be found in each school’s administrative office. The Management Plan includes an Operation and Maintenance Program developed for our schools. This program is the primary foundation by which we will control exposure to any asbestos-containing materials through a systematic schedule of monitoring, employee training, record keeping, and periodic re-inspections. Our maintenance 2017-2018
and custodial personnel have received special training to qualify them to conduct their routine activities around asbestos, to handle accidental releases of asbestos fibers if the materials become damaged and to monitor the condition of the materials. Hall-Kimbrell made recommendations for a phased schedule of removing asbestoscontaining materials. Over the years, this removal is expected to cost approximately $285,151. The schedule was determined by the exposure potentials, taking into consideration such factors as location, accessibility, condition, friability (easily crumbled) and the asbestos content of the materials. Concentration of asbestos fibers in building are generally lower (10,000 times) than those levels reported in asbestos industry workplaces which have been linked to disease among workers. Evidence suggests that the mere presence of asbestos in a building does not necessarily pose a hazard. Research indicates that unless asbestos is disturbed, allowing fibers to become entrained into the air, the potential health consequences appear to be negligible. However, our concern is to control the potential for asbestos to be disturbed in our schools, releasing fibers into the air. Therefore, if the material is in a state that requires its removal or containment that will be done. If the material is in controllable form, it will be systematically controlled until the phased plan calls for its abatement. The Appanoose school buildings as of July 1990 were deemed to be free of all known friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials.
Accreditation: #KUVII6388000-24R). The Inspection covered wallboard and joint compound used in building construction throughout the district. Samples were taken in compliance with 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E. Results were negative or less than 1% and thus none of the materials tested are considered asbestos. These test results are on file. Please remember, copies of the Management Plan as submitted to the State of Kansas are on file for your review at either the district administrative office or school’s administrative office.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (Plagiarism) Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. Cheating, defined as copying another’s work and claiming it is your own and plagiarism, defined as the use of another person’s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author, are both prohibited practices. Materials taken from electronic sources are covered by this policy. A student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to the loss of credit for the work in question, as well other disciplinary measures. ACCIDENTS Accidents which involve injury to a person or damage to property should be reported immediately to the office or to a teacher .
The West Franklin Middle School at the conclusion of August 1988-89 abatement project was reported to be free of exposed friable asbestos and is currently under the Operations and Maintenance Program as outlined in the District’s Management Plan.
ACTIVITY TRIPS In transportation of students to athletic contests other school activities, the following rules are to be observed:
The West Franklin High School Buildings were deemed free of exposed friable asbestos at the conclusion of the August 1988-89 abatement project. The buildings are currently under the Operations and Maintenance Program as outlined in the Districts Management Plan.
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The West Franklin North High School building was constructed at the period in time where the ACM hazard was known and thus built to asbestos free specifications. The inspection report by Hall-Kimbrell Environmental Services during our initial asbestos inspection verified this fact to be true and was incorporated as such in the Management Plan. 3.
The Williamsburg School building was found free of friable asbestos and is currently under the Operations and Maintenance Program as outlined in the Districts Management Plan. Supplemental Asbestos Inspections and Management Plans were requested from and results provided by Southeast Kansas Education Service (Kansas District Handbook
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All students and/or team members travel under the supervision of the teacher, coach, and/or the bus driver. When students travel on the bus to an activity, they are under the direct supervision of the teacher, sponsor, coach, and/or bus driver. If a student rides to an event on the bus they must return on the bus, unless they are signed out, by a parent, with a coach/sponsor or his/her designee. If a student wishes to ride home with another parent, their parent must receive approval from an administrator prior to the event. All other District policies.
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The results of all tests are used to help us evaluate student achievement, but are also used to document our relative strengths and weaknesses as a school so we can continually make changes for improvement.
ACTS OF BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE Acts of behavior which interfere with the maintenance of good learning environments or which are antagonistic to the welfare of other people will be considered unacceptable. The specific acts of behavior, but not all inclusive, applicable to pupils or students in respect to school activities or on school property which are deemed to be grounds for discipline including suspension/expulsion are:
ATHLETIC PASS A District Athletic Pass is available in the office. The pass will admit the holder to any home West Franklin District athletic event, except tournaments. An individual pass costs $30.00. A family pass for $75.00 will admit family members. Dependents must be living with their parents and be under 18 years of age to be eligible for a family pass. Seniors (age 60 and above) may secure a free senior pass at the district office.
Being under the influence of, or having the presence of drugs in a student’s system is regarded as possession. Breaking of school rules repeatedly Bullying Excessive unauthorized absences Extortion Failure to comply with reasonable request (willful disobedience) Fighting Harassment Intimidation Insubordination Obscenity Open defiance Plagiarism/Cheating/Academic Dishonesty Possession or use of weapons Possession, use, consumption or sale of narcotics or drugs, or drug paraphernalia, to include alcohol and tobacco Profanity Stealing Tardiness, excessive Temper tantrums Threats (by word or deed) Unruly conduct Vandalism
ATTENDANCE POLICY West Franklin School District #287 A student’s absence from the classroom learning experience disrupts the continuity of the student’s instructional progress. The benefits of classroom instruction include class discussion, teacher presentations, and student participation. Many of the benefits are lost during extended absences and cannot be entirely regained even by extra after-school instruction. Students who miss school frequently usually become marginal students who may become high school drop outs. Thus, compulsory school attendance is necessary and the school district requires regular attendance in compliance with state law.
ACTS TOWARDS TEACHERS AND STAFF
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In case of student absence, a parent should call the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. If the office has not received a call by that time, school officials may call to determine the reason for the absence. If the parent cannot call, a note must be sent by the parent the day the student returns to school.
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The principal is responsible for determining whether an absence/tardy is excused or unexcused.
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The following absences may be excused by the principal: illness, doctor appointments, family emergencies, business that cannot be taken care of outside the school day, or religious reasons. The principal reserves the right to request a doctor’s note for illness. Absences will not be excused for shopping trips, babysitting, hair appointments, working part-time jobs or general absences for personal business which could be taken care of outside the school day.
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If a student is absent for two or more hours but less than four hours, it will be counted as a half day absence. All absences four or more hours will be considered a full day absence.
Students are expected to show a proper amount of respect toward ALL teachers and staff members. Substitute teachers are considered staff members as are all secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, etc.
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM The West Franklin district uses several types of assessments with our students. These required tests are a result of the Student Success Act law and KS accreditation requirements.
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The State of Kansas expects schools to have an attendance rate above 90%. By Kansas Statute 72-111, all children between the ages of 7 and 18 are required to attend school on a regular basis. Five unexcused absences a semester, three unexcused absences in a row or seven unexcused absences in a year will lead to referral to the appropriate authorities (KSA 72-113).
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Students may be required to make up time missed for any unexcused absence. Credit for missed work during suspension will be granted for all work if received by the time the class starts on the day of return to school. In cases of unexcused absences, the parents may be notified and be asked to meet with the principal. Any unexcused absence may also lead to suspension. When an absence is excused, a student will have two days for each day of absence to make up the work missed. In no case will a student have more than two weeks to make up work.
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Students are responsible for all missed academic assignments.
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Students should understand that attendance in school is a requirement for attendance at or participation in any extra-curricular activity. In order for a student to be eligible to attend or participate in a school activity after school, the student must be in attendance at school. Any exception to this rule must be approved prior to the absence by the principal. It is the primary responsibility of the student and the coach or sponsor to see that this policy is enforced. This policy does not apply to absences caused by a school sponsored activity.
Any individual who feels they have been bullied needs to report the situation to a teacher, staff member or administrator immediately. Situations reported to teachers or staff should be immediately forwarded to a building administrator. Administrative staff shall investigate each allegation of bullying. Should such allegation be substantiated by the administration, the person responsible for violation of the bullying policy will be disciplined as follows: 1st offense Warning and conference with a building administrator. The student will be given the opportunity to correct the behavior. Parents of the offender will receive notification from the building administrator. 2nd offense Three day in-school suspension 3rd offense Three day out-of-school suspension
BULLYING POLICY The USD # 287 Board of Education prohibits bullying in any form during the school day, on school property, in a school vehicle, (school bus, school van, other school vehicle and private vehicle used to transport students or staff members to and from school or any school-sponsored activity or event) or at a schoolsponsored activity or event. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. The following is a list of types of bullying and is not intended to cover every possible situation:
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes: Teasing, name-calling, inappropriate sexual comments, taunting, threatening to cause harm District Handbook
Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes: Leaving someone out on purpose, telling others not to be a friend with someone, spreading rumors about someone, embarrassing someone in public Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying includes: hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting, tripping, pushing, taking or breaking someone’s things, making mean or rude hand gestures Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology including cell phones, computers, tablets, communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat and websites. Cyber bullying includes: Mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos websites or fake profiles
Additional bullying offenses may result in out-of-school suspension of three to ten days and possible long term suspension/expulsion. A copy of this policy shall be included in the USD #287 District Handbooks. Violations of this policy shall be reported by staff, students or parents to building administrators. Bullying data will be collected and reported in the same manner as all other student conduct violations.
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BUS TRANSPORTATION Transportation by bus is provided for all students who live within USD #287, who request it at enrollment and who live outside the city limits. The following procedures apply to students while on a school bus. 1. 2.
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The driver is in charge of the bus and the riders. The driver may assign seats. Students must obey the driver immediately. Students must be at their designated bus stop prior to actual pick-up time. Driver will wait up to 1 minute, if rider is not there, driver will continue on route. Keep the bus clean; do not throw trash on the floor or out of windows. Students are to remain seated at all times unless boarding or departing the bus. Keep head and arms inside bus at all times. Any damage to the bus must be reported to the driver. When leaving the bus, students must observe the directions of the driver. No profanity or vulgar language will be tolerated. Pets and animals are not allowed to ride on the school bus. Unnecessary conversation with the bus driver is prohibited. The same rules and regulations practiced and followed in the classroom will be maintained on the bus. Beverages are not permitted on the bus except by permission on activity trips. Bus transportation is a privilege, not a right. Protect this privilege. If students will not be riding the bus on a given day, the parents are asked to notify their bus drivers whenever possible. A note must be provided to the office in order for students to deviate from their usual pick-up or drop-off location. Any student riding a bus other than their regular bus must have a note for the school office and bus driver. Guests on busses will be permitted only with permission from principal and written notice from both parents or guardians.
Any student who violates the above rules will be subject to losing his/her privilege of riding the bus.
“DON’T LOSE YOUR RIDING PRIVILEGE” CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS The Kansas State Board of Education has in recent years been encouraging career and technical education programs in the public schools to reorganize and improve their curriculums. The purpose of the reorganizations is to better prepare graduates to directly enter the workforce or continue their education in a related vocational field. Programs offered at West Franklin High School that have met the criteria to merit full career and technical education accreditation from the State Board of Education include the following: Comprehensive Agriculture Science Power, Structural and Technical Systems Construction & Design AV Communications Business Finance Restaurant & Events Management Family & Community Services Marketing
BUS TRANSPORTATION ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN RULES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Follow Directions. Sit in Seat Correctly. Keep Hands and Feet to Self. No Disrespectful Language or Behavior. No Eating, Drinking, Gum, or Tobacco.
Students are encouraged to consider enrolling in the above listed educational programming. The teachers involved with the approved programs have spent considerable time and effort to update their programs and meet the approval criteria. Their programs can offer prospective students excellent preparation and training for vocational opportunities and/or furthering their education.
CONSEQUENCES:
One day suspension from bus (written report—third notice). Three day suspension from bus (written report—fourth notice). Five day suspension from bus (written report—fifth notice). Seven day suspension for bus (written report – sixth notice). Bus privileges revoked (written report—sixth notice). Severity Clause - Principals have the authority to skip steps. Principals have the authority to reinstate a student on a previous step.
Warning and student conference with driver (written notice). Driver reassigns seat, informs the building principal and a bus conduct (written report-first notice), principal contacts parent. Conference with the principal, parent, student, and driver (report written—second notice). Conference will be scheduled by the principal. District Handbook
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CELL PHONE High School Cell phones are not to be used during class time or lunch. Students may use their cell phones during passing period, break time, and before and after school. Students caught violating this policy will surrender their phone to a teacher or administrator.
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Cell phones are not to be used during the school day. Students caught violating this policy will surrender their phone to a teacher or administrator.
Educate students about appropriate on-line behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms as well as on cyberbullying awareness and response; Hinder unauthorized access (hacking) and other unlawful on-line activities by students; Prevent unauthorized disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal information regarding minors, which shall include, but may not be limited to, personally identifiable information contained in student records; and Comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Access to Inappropriate Material Electronic devices used during the day may be confiscated, also, if it disrupts the educational process. Students are encouraged to leave their electronic devices at home to prevent loss or theft.
To the extent practicable, technology protection measures or Internet filters shall be used to block or filter the Internet or other forms of electronic devices from accessing child pornography as well as obscene, inappropriate, or harmful material given the age and maturity levels of district students.
Using a cell phone or electronic device in an unauthorized manner or in violation of the above policy will result in confiscation of the phone. Students will be permitted to pick up a confiscated phone from the office at the conclusion of the school day on the first offense. On successive offenses, phones will be released to an adult only and a detention assigned. The administration reserves the right to modify the consequences, as appropriate.
Subject to administrative approval, technology protection measures may be minimized only for bonafide research or other lawful purposes that are closely monitored by district staff.
CHILD ABUSE/ NEGLECT
To the extent practicable, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the district’s on-line computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Inappropriate Network Usage
By statute any school employee that has reason to suspect that a child has been abused is required to report to county CPS office. Patrons that observe or suspect abuse are encouraged to notify CPS also.
Specifically, in accordance with CIPA, measures to prevent inappropriate network usage shall include frequent monitoring of the District’s network, computer systems, and equipment to detect any unauthorized access to prohibited materials as described earlier in this plan, hacking, and other unlawful activities by students or staff members. Such monitoring shall also strive to detect unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information regarding students.
CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT (CIPA) SAFETY PLAN (Board Policy IIBGA) Goals: It is the policy of USD 287 to take the following measures in order to better protect our district students from harmful on-line and electronically transmitted content: Install blocks or internet filters to the district network in order to limit access by both minors and adults to child pornography or visual materials that are obscene, inappropriate, or harmful to minors and/or the transmission thereof: Monitor the on-line activities of students while at school, at school sponsored activities, or while utilizing the district’s network, computer system, computers, e-mail system, or electronic devices having access to the Internet; Address issues related to the safety of students when using e-mail, chat rooms, and other electronic communications; District Handbook
Education, Supervision and Monitoring It shall be the responsibility of all members of the District’s staff to educate, supervise, and monitor appropriate usage of on-line computer network access to the internet in accordance with this policy and CIPA. If, during the course of such monitoring, a student or staff member discovers a violation of this policy, the student or staff member shall make a report as follows: 1) Students shall report suspected violation of this policy to any classroom teacher.
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and universities. Costs associated with any dual credit course are the responsibility of the student.
2) Staff members shall report suspected violations of this policy to their immediate supervisor when possible.
The district retains the right to discipline any student, up to and including expulsion, and any employee, up to and including termination, for violation of this policy.
Students enrolling in “dual” credit classes will receive both high school and college credit for respective courses. Students enrolling in these classes must be a junior or senior on track to graduate and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. In the event of special circumstances, the building principal and counselor may approve enrollment in specialized courses with a lower GPA.
Adoption
CONTESTS AND CONFERENCES
Disciplinary Measures
This Children’s Internet Protection Act Safety Plan was adopted by the Board of USD 287 at a public meeting, following normal public notice and a hearing on September 10, 2012
When students are involved in state or national level contests or conferences, they are expected to represent themselves, the organization, the school, and the community with pride. Expectations for appearance, behavior, and effort are to be excellent.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY, WEST FRANKLIN USD #287 CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
West Franklin USD #287 provides a variety of extracurricular activities for middle and high school students. These activities include athletics. Students are encouraged to become involved in these opportunities. USD #287 believes that athletics build character in student athletes. Some of these characteristics are: sportsmanship, leadership, discipline, dedication, respect, and the importance of teamwork. At the middle school or high school levels, junior varsity experience is provided to develop skills and character with participation emphasized. The goal at the varsity level is to be competitive and to provide varsity teams the greatest chance of success with participation of all team members a secondary goal. The coaching staff will determine which individual players, regardless of grade level, will enhance the opportunity of success. Consideration will be given to practice, attendance, work effort, attitude, skill level, academic eligibility, and those characteristics that edify our philosophy. Coaches will provide expectations of participants prior to the first practice with the presumption that every athlete will meet such expectations.
Each school has a crisis management plan to direct the staff on procedures to follow in the event of a crisis. In the event of a crisis, a predetermined and trained team of personnel will be in charge of the situation. Please recognize and respect the massive responsibility of the team during a crisis. Because of advance planning and training, the school has confidence in our ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment during a crisis. However during a crisis we recognize that parents are very anxious to know of their child’s well-being, Parents also may want to remove their child from the school to protect their wellbeing. Should a crisis occur, all children must be accounted for at all times. Therefore, if the parent wishes to remove the child from the crisis, the child must be checked out from the school office. Following a crisis, some or all students may need counseling to help deal with grief. The crisis team will determine such needs. However, parents need to realize grief needs to be dealt with at home also, and therefore some of the responsibility for counseling will rest with the family through other agencies.
COMPUTER USE All students, staff and parents must sign an agreement concerning acceptable use of computers and networks before a student will be permitted to use school computers. (See Technology Policy).
DETENTIONS School staff is authorized to use detentions as a form of discipline. Each school may establish procedures for assigning detention. If a detention is given to a student, the student must be provided at least 24 hours to serve the detention so that appropriate transportation can be provided by the parents. Students receiving detention assignments should understand that such an assignment takes priority over any activity, practice or game.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Two types of concurrent enrollment are offered to students at West Franklin High School. The first type of “dual” credit courses available to juniors and seniors is typically offered through Neosho County Community College and taught by qualified instructors employed by USD 287. The second type of “dual” credit courses are online courses offered to juniors and seniors through accredited college District Handbook
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Student apparel and grooming must also meet requirements of any courses which are part of the approved curriculum in which they are enrolled. Approved by BOE 2/10/16
DRESS CODE Appropriate student dress and appearance help set the tone for a positive school climate. Dressing cleanly and nicely shows pride in yourself, family, and in your school. A neat and clean person is more likely to be attentive in class. We expect students to use good judgment in their personal appearance and follow these criteria: 1. Shoes or sandals must be worn. 2. 3. 4.
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DRIVERS TRAINING Driver’s education will be offered as a summer program. Students must meet the state age requirements to participate and will be assessed a fee for participation in the program. The fee will be determined annually by the superintendent and will be computed by estimating the cost of the program, subtracting state aid and dividing by the number of enrolled students. The fee will be determined by the board.
Sun glasses are not to be worn in the classroom during the academic day unless prescribed by a doctor. Hats, sweatbands, head bandannas, or any other head coverings are NOT to be worn in school buildings during the academic day. T-shirts, accessories, or other attire displaying sexually suggestive connotations or vulgar language, symbols or slogans, or anything pertaining to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs are not to be worn. Halter tops, half T-shirts, or other tops not sufficiently covering the body to insure modesty (including mesh or net shirts which can be seen through), may not be worn. Sleeveless shirts (not undershirts) properly covering the body may be worn. Shorts of moderate length may be worn. Biking, Spandex and similar shorts may be worn if worn under hemmed shorts. Sweats worn to PE may not then be worn to other classes until they have been washed. Gang related clothing may not be worn. Underwear shall not be visible. Tattoos, real or temporary, that symbolize drugs, alcohol, obscenities, gang activity or membership may not be displayed. No facial piercings that take away from the learning environment. No sagging of pants below the belt line. Anything that distracts or takes away from the learning environment and safety of students is not permitted. The principal or other assigned personnel have the right to determine whether or not the dress code has been violated.
Out of district students currently enrolled in USD 287 may be accepted in the program.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY - West Franklin USD 287 Use, Under the Influence, Possession, Transportation, Sale, Manufacture, and Distribution of Illegal Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, Chemicals, Pre-Cursor Chemicals, Cereal Malt Beverages, Alcohol. A student shall not possess, be under the influence, use, or transport cereal malt beverages, alcohol, controlled substances (unless following medication guidelines) or illegal drugs in school, on school owned property or during any school sponsored activity or organized trip. A student shall not possess, use or transport drug paraphernalia, chemicals or precursor chemicals, in school, on school owned property or during any school sponsored activity or organized trip. Any student who does will be dealt with in the following manner. (School administration reserves the right to skip step 1 depending on the seriousness of the offense.) 1.
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Dress Code (Board Policy JCDB) Neatness, decency, and good taste are guidelines of the district dress code. Students must dress in a manner that is not obscene; offensive; or substantially or materially disruptive to the learning environment. Apparel that is sexually suggestive; promotes violence, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco; or is determined to be gang related is prohibited. District Handbook
First Offense - short term suspension, proper authorities will be contacted if there is a violation of Kansas Statutes, and parents must attend a formal conference with the principal to reinstate the student. Second Offense - long term suspension up to expulsion from school, proper authorities will be contacted if there is a violation of Kansas Statutes, and parents must attend a formal conference with the principal to reinstate the student.
Any student shall not dispense, distribute, sell, furnish or manufacture cereal malt beverages, alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, chemicals, or pre-cursor chemicals, in school, on school owned property or during any school sponsored activity or organized trip. Any students who do will be dealt with in the following manner:
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* Suspension up to expulsion from school, proper authorities will be contacted if there is a violation of Kansas Statutes, and parents must attend a formal conference with the principal to reinstate the student.
FLEX SCHEDULE AGREEMENT (SUBMIT TO COUNSELOR BY MARCH 15 OF JUNIOR YEAR) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
EARLY GRADUATION/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Flex scheduling is designed for a second semester senior who wishes to pursue part-time enrollment. To be eligible for flex scheduling, a student must be enrolled in all courses needed to meet graduation requirements. The guidelines below must be agreed upon by the student and his/her parent(s). The agreement must be completed, signed, and submitted prior to October 15 of the junior year. Any changes made after that date must be approved by the building principal. 1. Arranging a flex schedule must be done no later than October 31 st of the senior year. 2. Flex schedule seniors will be held to the same guidelines/expectations as any other student, as per student handbook. 3. A flex student should arrive no more than five (5) minutes before his/her scheduled class begins unless the class is a first hour class. 4. To participate in KSHSAA activities, students must be enrolled in and passing at least five new subjects of unit weight. Each student planning to participate in KSHSAA activities must have cleared his/her schedule with the building principal and/or counselor prior to signing this agreement. 5. Band and choir participation at local activities such as concerts, pep band, or singing groups is approved for flex students, but the KSHSAA rule mentioned above governs participation in contests, KMEA, or regional and state events. 6. Dual credit courses will be considered as part of the student’s “five new subjects of unit weight.” 7. If a student flexes out during the lunch block, he/she may eat during the first lunch shift prior to leaving school. Following his/her lunch, the student must leave the building. 8. Flex students are to be in the building only during class, meeting with a teacher, or during lunch block. I/We understand that _____________ will (will not) be eligible to participate in KSHSAA activities during the semester in which he/she flexes classes.
Early Graduation Guidelines: Students who complete all state and local graduation requirements may request permission to graduate early. Procedures to be completed by high school students to give notice about the intent to graduate early shall be well-publicized to students and their parents annually. Students who graduate early shall no longer be considered USD 287 students after credit requirements are completed and may not participate in school activities. However, students shall be invited to participate in the graduation exercises conducted at the end of the school year in which they receive their diploma. Early Graduation Procedures: Students must submit an application by October 31st of their senior year and must have attended USD 287 the two semesters prior to the semester of application, unless a waiver is granted by the principal. The student and parents shall consult with the guidance counselor to develop a graduation plan, a copy of which they shall forward to the principal along with the student’s written statement of reasons for the request and a letter of support from the parents/guardians. The principal shall approve or deny each request based on the circumstances of the individual student. The decision of the principal shall be final unless appealed to the Board of Education. Flex Schedule Guidelines: Seniors who are on schedule to graduate in eight semesters may apply no later than October 15th of their senior year (unless a waiver is granted by the principal) for permission to attend school part-time (flex schedule) the second semester of their senior year. All completed applications with student and parental signatures shall be submitted to the counselor and will be reviewed by the administration and the counselor. A meeting shall be held which shall include parent(s) or guardian(s), the principal or designee, and the student. If approved, the application shall be signed by all involved parties and filed in the student’s permanent file. Seniors who attend part-time second semester are to be in the building only during class, meeting with a teacher, or during lunch block. Seniors attending part-time during second semester shall be allowed to participate in senior class activities and must be passing at least five new subjects of unit weight or they will not be eligible for KSHSAA activities.
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before you participate individually or on a team in any game, training session, or tryout conducted by an outside organization.
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You have passed an adequate physical examination by a practicing physician and have the written consent of your parents or legal guardian. (The completed form must be in the hands of your principal prior to your first practice.)
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You are regularly enrolled and in attendance not later than Monday of the fourth week of the semester in which you participate. You are a transfer student and have met the requirements of the Transfer Rule. Contact the principal concerning this regulation.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Due to security problems and the distractions involved, students are not to bring personal electronic devices, with the exception of cell phones, to school unless given permission by a supervising staff member.
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ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY OF KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (KSHSAA) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT Schools may have rules that are more strict than those listed below. Contact the principal or coach on any matter of eligibility. In order to be eligible for participation in interscholastic activities, a student must be certified by the school principal as meeting all eligibility standards. The complete regulations are published in the official KSHSAA Handbook which is distributed annually and is available at your school principal’s office.
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You are not a member of any fraternity or other organization prohibited by law or by the rules of the KSHAA.
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You have not competed for money or merchandise of intrinsic value, and have observed all other provisions of the Amateur and Awards Rules.
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This is a brief summary of important eligibility requirements. Consult your coach and principal on any questionable items. Read Amateur Rules carefully.
You are a bona fide undergraduate student in good standing. Your conduct and standard of sportsmanship are satisfactory and do not bring discredit to yourself or school.
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You are not nineteen years of age (sixteen, fifteen, or fourteen for junior high students) on or before September 1 of the school year in which you compete.
Eligibility will be determined by the principal in accordance with KSHSAA guidelines; additionally, each teacher will take part in compiling a list to give to the principal that will record any students who are failing a class (F List).
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You have not completed eight semesters of competition and /or attendance nor more than four seasons in one activity in a four-year school, six semesters and three seasons in a three-year school, four semesters and two seasons in a two-year school. You passed five subjects of unit weight your last semester of attendance. (If you are a first semester high school student, you must have passed five subjects of unit weight in your last semester of junior high attendance).
Step 1: The first time a student is on the F List they will be placed on warning.
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You are attending and enrolled in five subjects of unit weight. The last two semesters of possible eligibility are consecutive.
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You do not engage in outside athletic competition in the same sport while you are a member of a school squad. Consult your coach or principal District Handbook
Step 2: If the student is on the F List for the second week in a row, even if it is in a different class from the first week, they will be ineligible to practice and participate. The student will remain on step 2 until they have raised all grades to a passing level. Once a student removes themselves from the F List they will begin at Step 1 if they earn another failing grade. The F List will be compiled starting with each third Monday of each quarter and continue every Monday until the end of the quarter.
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“Parent” means: (1) a natural parent; (2) an adoptive parent; (3) a person acting as a parent as defined in K.S.A. 72-1046(d)(2), and amendments thereto; (4) a legal guardian; (5) an education advocate for a student with an exceptionality; (6) a foster parent, unless the student is a child with an exceptionality; or (7) a student who has reached the age of majority or is an emancipated minor.
EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS (Board Policy GAAF) The board of education is committed to limiting the use of Emergency Safety Intervention (“ESI”), such as seclusion and restraint, with all students. Seclusion and restraint shall be used only when a student's conduct necessitates the use of an emergency safety intervention as defined below. The board of education encourages all employees to utilize other behavioral management tools, including prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies.
“Physical Escort” means the temporary touching or holding the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back of a student who is acting out for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe location. “Physical Restraint” means bodily force used to substantially limit a student’s movement, except that consensual, solicited, or unintentional contact and contact to provide comfort, assistance, or instruction shall not be deemed to be physical restraint.
This policy shall be made available on the district website with links to the policy available on any individual school pages. In addition, this policy shall be included in at least one of the following: each school’s code of conduct, school safety plan, or student handbook. Notice of the online availability of this policy shall be provided to parents during enrollment each year.
“School resource officer” means a law enforcement officer or police officer employed by a local law enforcement agency who is assigned to a district through an agreement between the local law enforcement agency and the district.
Definitions “Campus police officer” means a school security officer designated by the board of education of any school district pursuant to K.S.A. 72–8222, and amendments thereto.
“School security officer” means a person who is employed by a board of education of any school district for the purpose of aiding and supplementing state and local law enforcement agencies in which the school district is located, but is not a law enforcement officer or police officer.
“Chemical Restraint” means the use of medication to control a student’s violent physical behavior or restrict a student’s freedom of movement.
“Seclusion” means placement of a student in a location where all of the following conditions are met: (1) the student is placed in an enclosed area by school personnel; (2) the student is purposefully isolated from adults and peers; and (3) the student is prevented from leaving, or reasonably believes that he or she will be prevented from leaving the enclosed area.
“Emergency Safety Intervention” is the use of seclusion or physical restraint, but does not include physical escort or the use of time-out. “Incident” means each occurrence of the use of an emergency safety intervention.
“Time-out” means a behavioral intervention in which a student is temporarily removed from a learning activity without being secluded.
“Law enforcement officer” and “police officer” mean a full-time or part-time salaried officer or employee of the state, a county, or a city, whose duties include the prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal or traffic law of this state or any Kansas municipality. This term includes a campus police officer. “Legitimate law enforcement purpose” means a goal within the lawful authority of an officer that is to be achieved through methods or conduct condoned by the officer’s appointing authority. “Mechanical Restraint” means any device or object used to limit a student’s movement.
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Prohibited Types of Restraint All staff members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions with all students: Using face-down (prone) physical restraint; Using face-up (supine) physical restraint; Using physical restraint that obstructs the student’s airway; Using physical restraint that impacts a student’s primary mode of communication; Using chemical restraint, except as prescribed treatments for a student’s medical or psychiatric condition by a person appropriately licensed to issue such treatments; and 2017-2018
A seclusion room shall be a safe place with proportional and similar characteristics as other rooms where students frequent. Such room shall be free of any condition that could be a danger to the student, well-ventilated, and sufficiently lighted.
Use of mechanical restraint, except: o Protective or stabilizing devices required by law or used in accordance with an order from a person appropriately licensed to issue the order for the device; o Any device used by a certified law enforcement officer to carry out law enforcement duties; or o Seatbelts and other safety equipment when used to secure students during transportation.
Training All staff members shall be trained regarding the use of positive behavioral intervention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and prevention techniques. Such training shall be consistent with nationally recognized training programs on ESI. The intensity of the training provided will depend upon the employee’s position. Administrators, licensed staff members, and other staff deemed most likely to need to restrain a student will be provided more intense training than staff who do not work directly with students in the classroom. District and building administration shall make the determination of the intensity of training required by each position.
Use of Emergency Safety Interventions ESI shall be used only when a student presents a reasonable and immediate danger of physical harm to such student or others with the present ability to effect such physical harm. Less restrictive alternatives to ESI, such as positive behavior interventions support, shall be deemed inappropriate or ineffective under the circumstances by the school employee witnessing the student’s behavior prior to the use of any ESI. The use of ESI shall cease as soon as the immediate danger of physical harm ceases to exist. Violent action that is destructive of property may necessitate the use of an ESI. Use of an ESI for purposes of discipline, punishment, or for the convenience of a school employee shall not meet the standard of immediate danger of physical harm.
Each school building shall maintain written or electronic documentation regarding the training that was provided and a list of participants, which shall be made available for inspection by the state board of education upon request. Notification and Documentation The principal or designee shall notify the parent the same day as an incident. The same-day notification requirement of this subsection shall be deemed satisfied if the school attempts at least two methods of contacting the parent. A parent may designate a preferred method of contact to receive the same-day notification. Also, a parent may agree, in writing, to receive only one same-day notification from the school for multiple incidents occurring on the same day.
ESI Restrictions A student shall not be subjected to ESI if the student is known to have a medical condition that could put the student in mental or physical danger as a result of ESI. The existence of such medical condition must be indicated in a written statement from the student’s licensed health care provider, a copy of which has been provided to the school and placed in the student’s file.
Documentation of the ESI used shall be completed and provided to the student’s parents no later than the school day following the day of the incident. Such written documentation shall include: (A) The events leading up to the incident; (B) student behaviors that necessitated the ESI; (C) steps taken to transition the student back into the educational setting; (D) the date and time the incident occurred, the type of ESI used, the duration of the ESI, and the school personnel who used or supervised the ESI; (E) space or an additional form for parents to provide feedback or comments to the school regarding the incident; (F) a statement that invites and strongly encourages parents to schedule a meeting to discuss the incident and how to prevent future incidents; and (G) email and phone information for the parent to contact the school to schedule the ESI meeting. Schools may group incidents together when documenting the items in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) if the triggering issue necessitating the ESIs is the same.
Such written statement shall include an explanation of the student’s diagnosis, a list of any reasons why ESI would put the student in mental or physical danger, and any suggested alternatives to ESI. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, a student may be subjected to ESI, if not subjecting the student to ESI would result in significant physical harm to the student or others. Use of Seclusion When a student is placed in seclusion, a school employee shall be able to see and hear the student at all times. All seclusion rooms equipped with a locking door shall be designed to ensure that the lock automatically disengages when the school employee viewing the student walks away from the seclusion room, or in case of emergency, such as fire or severe weather. District Handbook
The parent shall be provided the following information after the first and each subsequent incident during each school year: (1) a copy of this policy which indicates when ESI can be used; (2) a flyer on the parent’s rights; (3) information on the parent’s right to file a complaint through the local dispute resolution process 17
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(which is set forth in this policy) and the complaint process of the state board of education; and (4) information that will assist the parent in navigating the complaint process, including contact information for Families Together and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. Upon the first occurrence of an incident of ESI, the foregoing information shall be provided in printed form or, upon the parent’s written request, by email. Upon the occurrence of a second or subsequent incident, the parent shall be provided with a full and direct website address containing such information.
year, each building principal or designee shall review the documentation of ESI incidents with appropriate staff members to consider the appropriateness of the use of ESI in those instances. Reporting Data District administration shall report ESI data to the state department of education as required. Parent Right to Meeting on ESI Use After each incident, a parent may request a meeting with the school to discuss and debrief the incident. A parent may request such meeting verbally, in writing, or by electronic means. A school shall hold a meeting requested under this subsection within 10 school days of the parent’s request. The focus of any such meeting shall be to discuss proactive ways to prevent the need for emergency safety interventions and to reduce incidents in the future.
Law Enforcement, School Resource, and Campus Security Officers Campus police officers and school resource officers shall be exempt from the requirements of this policy when engaged in an activity that has a legitimate law enforcement purpose. School security officers shall not be exempt from the requirements of this policy. If a school is aware that a law enforcement officer or school resource officer has used seclusion, physical restraint, or mechanical restraint on a student, the school shall notify the parent the same day using the parent’s preferred method of contact. A school shall not be required to provide written documentation to a parent, as set forth above, regarding law enforcement use of an emergency safety intervention, or report to the state department of education any law enforcement use of an emergency safety intervention. For purposes of this subsection, mechanical restraint includes, but is not limited to, the use of handcuffs.
For a student with an IEP or a Section 504 plan, such student’s IEP team or Section 504 plan team shall discuss the incident and consider the need to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, develop a behavior intervention plan, or amend the behavior intervention plan if already in existence. For a student with a section 504 plan, such student’s section 504 plan team shall discuss and consider the need for a special education evaluation. For students who have an individualized education program and are placed in a private school by a parent, a meeting called under this subsection shall include the parent and the private school, who shall consider whether the parent should request an individualized education program team meeting. If the parent requests an individualized education program team meeting, the private school shall help facilitate such meeting.
Documentation of ESI Incidents Except as specified above with regard to law enforcement or school resource officer use of emergency safety interventions, each building shall maintain documentation any time ESI is used with a student. Such documentation must include all of the following: Date and time of the ESI, Type of ESI, Length of time the ESI was used, School personnel who participated in or supervised the ESI, Whether the student had an individualized education program at the time of the incident, Whether the student had a section 504 plan at the time of the incident, and whether the student had a behavior intervention plan at the time of the incident.
For a student without an IEP or Section 504 plan,, the school staff and the parent shall discuss the incident and consider the appropriateness of a referral for a special education evaluation, the need for a functional behavioral assessment, or the need for a behavior intervention plan. Any such meeting shall include the student’s parent, a school administrator for the school the student attends, one of the student’s teachers, a school employee involved in the incident, and any other school employees designated by the school administrator as appropriate for such meeting. The student who is the subject of such meetings shall be invited to attend the meeting at the discretion of the parent. The time for calling such a meeting may be extended beyond the 10-day limit if the parent of the student is unable to attend within that time period. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the
All such documentation shall be provided to the building principal, who shall be responsible for providing copies of such documentation to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee on at least a biannual basis. At least once per school District Handbook
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development and implementation of a functional behavior assessment or a behavior intervention plan for any student if such student would benefit from such measures.
ENROLLMENT To enroll in school for the first time in the state of Kansas, students will need an immunization certificate, a certified copy of birth certificate, and a physical before they can attend school. These certificates should also be brought to Kindergarten Round-Up; however, it is not absolutely necessary to have them until the beginning of school. When enrolling for the first time, please bring record of attendance from previous schools (see Board Policy JGC-R).
Local Dispute Resolution Process If a parent believes that an emergency safety intervention has been used on the parent’s child in violation of state law or board policy, the parent may file a complaint as specified below. The board of education encourages parents to attempt to resolve issues relating to the use of ESI informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent before filing a formal complaint with the board. Once an informal complaint is received, the administrator handling such complaint shall investigate such matter, as deemed appropriate by the administrator. In the event that the complaint is resolved informally, the administrator must provide a written report of the informal resolution to the superintendent and the parents and retain a copy of the report at the school. The superintendent will share the informal resolution with the board of education and provide a copy to the state department of education. If the issues are not resolved informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent, the parents may submit a formal written complaint to the board of education by providing a copy of the complaint to the clerk of the board and the superintendent within thirty (30) days after the parent is informed of the incident.
EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL FOR NON-IMMUNIZED STUDENTS Non-immunized students, including those with a religious, medical, or other statutory exemption, shall be excluded from attending school during an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease in their attendance building. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis by a licensed employee. Recommendations from a licensed physician and/or local health department official shall determine the duration of exclusion from school. Vaccinepreventable diseases may include but are not limited to the following diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox). FIGHTING
Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the board president shall assign an investigator to review the complaint and report findings to the board as a whole. Such investigator may be a board member, a school administrator selected by the board, or a board attorney. Such investigator shall be informed of the obligation to maintain confidentiality of student records and shall report the findings of fact and recommended corrective action, if any, to the board in executive session.
Physical violence is an unacceptable method of settling personal disputes. Not only is it immature, it is also disruptive and dangerous. Individuals who are involved in fighting will be suspended. Students involved in actions that cause physical harm to another person or destruction of property will be appropriately disciplined.
FIRE DRILLS
Any such investigation must be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the formal written complaint by the board clerk and superintendent. On or before the 30th day after receipt of the written complaint, the board shall adopt written findings of fact and, if necessary, appropriate corrective action. A copy of the written findings of fact and any corrective action adopted by the board shall only be provided to the parents, the school, and the state department of education and shall be mailed to the parents and the state department within 30 days of the board’s receipt of the formal complaint.
The State of Kansas requires each school to have a fire drill at least once a month. All persons in the school are to exit during a fire drill. Appropriate fire exits will be posted in a conspicuous place in each room throughout the school buildings.
FUNDRAISING Each organization may conduct one money-making project per year if approved by the principal. Extra projects take prior principal approval. In general, community oriented fund-raising projects will be promoted over professional fundraising.
If desired, a parent may file a complaint under the state board of education administrative review process within thirty (30) days from the date a final decision is issued pursuant to the local dispute resolution process. Revised by Board of Education 8/10/16
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Concession rights for all home football and basketball games will be determined by the administrator.
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The Junior Class may conduct a magazine sales campaign during September. The money from this campaign will be used to pay for the Junior-Senior Prom. Juniors not selling the minimum number of magazines as set by the class during the first meeting may not attend the Prom unless they pay a standard fine.
HONOR ROLLS Each school will provide the criteria for determining students to be placed on honor rolls.
IMMUNIZATIONS
GANG ACTIVITY
Kansas State Law requires all students to have up-to-date immunization records prior to starting school in the fall. Parents will be notified by mail if their student’s immunizations need to be updated prior to the beginning of the next school year. Students without up-to-date immunizations by September 30th of each year will be excluded until immunizations are up-to-date. Students new to the district must show proof of up-to-date immunization status prior to enrolling. Students new to the district who are not up-to-date on their immunizations will be given 30 days to complete immunizations required. Students transferring in from another state will be given 30 days to complete immunizations required in Kansas that were not required by the state in which they are transferring from. Students with medical exemptions or religious exemptions are to have the appropriate form signed yearly. Medical and religious documentation must be provided prior to the students 1 st day of school. They are to have the appropriate form signed yearly. Those students with religious exemptions need to sign a form upon entry to school.
Gang activities which initiate, advocate, promote, or threaten the safety or wellbeing of persons or property on school grounds or which disrupt the school environment are prohibited. The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attribute which indicates or implies membership or affiliation which such a group is prohibited. Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidation, and/or related activities of such group affiliations are prohibited. Any activity which calls attention to the student as affiliated with a gang and/or promotes gang activity will result in the student being warned if the principal deems the action has not been disruptive to the school process or has not harmed any individual. Repeat violations of the policy will result in an out-of-school suspension and/or expulsion. Any activity which is associated to any form of gang activity and is deemed by the principal to be disruptive to the school process or has harmed any individual will result in an out-of-school suspension and/or expulsion for any and all students involved in or promoting such activity and law enforcement authorities will be notified. Repeat violations will result in the principal recommending long term expulsion.
Note: During suspected vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, any student who claims any of the exemptions will be subject to automatic exclusion from school.
KINDERGARTEN SNACKS
Excerpts from Unified School District 287 Policies JHCAA & JHCAA-R
A nutritional snack will be provided to kindergarten students. This snack will cost $27.00 per semester or $54.00 per year (this does not include milk). If a student desires milk an afternoon milk ticket may be purchased.
HEAD LICE
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students may not attend school if infected with head lice. If a student is determined to be infected with head lice, they will be asked to go home and shampoo with Quell or another recommended shampoo. Students may return to school when they are live lice free. This is usually accomplished in two days or no longer than three days. In order to be readmitted, the student’s parent must accompany the student to the school office where a check will be made by the principal or their designee. The principal or their designee will make the determination if the student is live lice free and can be readmitted to school. Any students who are absent more than three days will be reviewed and could be counted as truant or as having an unexcused absence.
Students may not leave the school grounds for lunch unless directly picked up in the office by and returned to school by parents or guardians. Permission must be secured from the principal before a student leaves the school grounds for lunch. Students leaving school after morning arrival must be checked out in the office by parents or guardians before leaving school grounds.
District Handbook
LOCKERS School lockers are the property of USD #287 and there is no expectation of privacy by the user of the school lockers.
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parent/guardian signature. A form for permission will be available in the school office.
LUNCHES, BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON MILK All schools in the district will have closed lunch hours. Lunch prices are as follows: Elementary $2.75, Middle School $2.85, High School $2.85, Reduced .40, and Adult is $3.75. Extra milk is .50. We also serve breakfast. Price for breakfast is: Elementary $1.80, Middle School $1.85, High School $1.85 and Adult $2.30. Reduced breakfast is .30. Afternoon milk tickets are priced as follows: $38.00 per semester or $76.00 for the year, paid at enrollment. Afternoon milk cannot be purchased on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. No adjustments will be made for student absence. (Children on free/reduced status must pay for afternoon milk per state requirements)
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All medications must be in a properly labeled container including the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, and when the child is to take the medication.
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All medications will be given to the school secretary for safekeeping. MEDICATIONS NEEDING REFRIGERATION NEED TO BE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. Eligible students requiring inhalers may keep them in their possession and are encouraged to be responsible, taking care not to leave them where other students might attempt to use them. Teachers must be aware of all students having inhalers, and as for all other medications, inhalers must have the proper permission forms at school. Any student using his/her inhaler must immediately report to the office to sign medication log.
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LUNCHES CHARGED—DISTRICT-WIDE POLICY Students are allowed to charge no more than two meals, unless previous arrangements have been made between the legal guardian and the secretary. When a student reaches the two meal limit, no hot lunch will be served until the student’s account is cleared. Until the student’s account is cleared the parents or legal guardians will need to provide his or her child with a sack lunch from home.
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Medications that are taken on “as needed” basis, such as: hay fever, cold, cough medications, etc., need to have the parent permission forms signed only once a school year. Only those doses that might be needed during one school day will be kept in the office. When used, the container will be returned to the parent for a refill. This will also apply to students with bee-sting or allergic reaction kits at school.
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Any changes in type of drugs, dosage and /or time of administration should be accompanied by a new permission slip signed by the student’s doctor or the medication will not be given.
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Only oral medications will be administered except in emergency situations.
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An individual record will be kept of each medication administered. The record should include student identification, date prescribed, name of medication, time and date(s) administered, signature of person administering and section for comments.
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“Over-the-counter” and non-prescription medications should not be maintained on any school premises, including athletic areas, unless written parent permission has been provided to the administrator.
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Failure to follow the stated medication administration policy will result in disciplinary action including verbal reprimand up to expulsion.
LUNCHES CHARGED – USD 287 & THREE LAKES STAFF All West Franklin USD 287 staff, including Three Lakes Coop employees, are allowed to charge no more than two meals. When the two meal limit is reached, no hot lunch will be served until the staff member’s account is cleared.
MAKE-UP WORK Students are responsible for contacting teachers and arranging make-up work. When an absence is excused, a student will have two days for each day of absence to make up work missed. In no case will a student have more than two weeks to make up work. No credit will be issued for work when a student has an unexcused absence. Credit for missed work during suspension will be granted for all work if received by the time school starts on the day of return to classes.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION To ensure the safety of students at school and under the supervision of school personnel, the guidelines listed below will be used when administering medication (s) to students at school or school activities. The guidelines are as follows: 1. Written permission from the student’s parent/guardian and doctor should accompany all prescription medication. The permission form will identify the student, date permission given, identify the medication, dosage, time of day to be given, anticipated number of days to be taken and District Handbook
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The proper authorities will be contacted if there is a violation of Kansas Statutes.
OUT OF ATTENDANCE CENTER STUDENTS The Superintendent shall assign students to the appropriate building. Any student desiring to attend a school outside the attendance area in which the student resides may do so only with the prior written permission of the Superintendent. OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS Students that reside outside the boundaries of West Franklin USD 287 and want to attend school in West Franklin USD 287 must complete a written application. Applications will be dated upon receipt. Each applicant must be completed in full to be considered. Non-resident students will be admitted only to the extent that staff, facilities, equipment, and supplies are available. These factors will be considered in determining if a non-resident student will be accepted. Additionally, consideration will be given to academic achievement; to behavioral concerns; to attendance and tardiness of the student; transportation issues; if a parent/guardian is a staff member of West Franklin USD 287; and, if the student has attended West Franklin Schools previously. Non-resident students will be considered for enrollment on a first applied basis. West Franklin USD 287 reserves the right to assign each student to a West Franklin School. Tuition of $1,150 per year will be established for each non-resident student. The Board may choose to waive tuition for non-resident students at the August Board Meeting held on the second Monday night. Tuition may be billed to the parents at the discretion of the Superintendent of West Franklin USD 287 anytime during the school year following the August Board Meeting. If billed, the tuition must be paid within thirty days of being billed or the student will be dropped from enrollment.
PARTIES, DANCES, EVENING EVENTS Events may vary from year to year. In no case may outside guests attend without previously registering and obtaining permission from the principal. In all cases the students will not leave the building once they have entered and expect to return.
PE CLASSES All students that are enrolled in a physical education class will need a pair of gym shoes to be used only for PE classes. These shoes are to be left at school for the duration of the year. Middle school students are required to dress out in the approved school attire. District Handbook 22
PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (Board Policy IDAE)
Surveys: Parental Inspection Rights Parents shall have the right to inspect any survey created by a third party before it is administered or distributed to students in the school. Prior to distribution, parents shall have the right to inspect any survey that seeks information about: political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family; sex behavior or attitudes; illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). Written Permission Required If such survey is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, a survey that seeks this information shall not be administered without the express written consent of the parent. If the survey is not federally funded, parents must be given direct notification of the survey, through U.S. mail or e-mail, and provided with an opportunity to opt their child out of the survey. If the survey is part of the curriculum, parents shall have the right to inspect any instructional materials used in conjunction with the survey. Physical Examinations Prior to the administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school, scheduled by the school in advance and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student, the school shall provide parents with notice of the activity and provide parents with an opportunity to opt their child out of the activity. This requirement does not apply to routine dental, hearing and vision screenings required under Kansas law. Parental Rights: Marketing Information If the school collects, discloses or uses personal information from students for the purposes of marketing or selling that information, parents shall have a right to inspect any instrument used for the collection of such information before it is administered or distributed to students in school. Parents shall be provided with notice of such activities and provided with an opportunity to opt their child out of the activity. The requirements concerning activities involving the collection and disclosure of personal information from students for marketing purposes do not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing 2017-2018
educational products or services for or to students or educational institutions, such as the following: 1. College or other postsecondary education recruitment, or military recruitment. 2. Book clubs, magazines, and programs providing access to low-cost literary materials. 3. Curriculum and instructional materials used by elementary schools and secondary schools. 4. Tests and assessments used by elementary schools and secondary schools to provide cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic, clinical, aptitude, or achievement information about students. 5. The sale by students of products or services to raise funds for schoolrelated or education-related activities. 6. Student recognition programs. Release of Information – FERPA Rights Unless the information collected from students is designated as directory information, no information gathered about students shall be released to third parties without the express written consent of the parent or eligible student. (See JRB)
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Kissing, hugging, and other intimate displays of affection are considered inappropriate as school acceptable behavior.
RACIAL AND DISABILITY HARASSMENT
with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee, or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to so harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Prohibited conduct under this policy includes racially or disability-motivated conduct which: Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color, national origin, or disability, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school; Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment; or Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school. Racial or disability harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material.
(Board Policy JGECA)
The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, or disability. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin (“racial harassment”) or on the basis of disability (“disability harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district. Racial or disability harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. Disability harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All forms of racial or disability harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial or disability harassment against individuals associated District Handbook 23
The district encourages all victims of racial or disability harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of racial or disability harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial or disability harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial or disability harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial or disability harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a 2017-2018
formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure in policy KN.
handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator. Notification of the policy shall be included in the school newsletter or published in the local newspaper annually, if applicable. Revised 8/12/15 by Board of Education
Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial or disability harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial or disability harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially or disability motivated.
REPORT CARDS AND GRADING Student progress is reported to parents each nine weeks. A semester grade is an average of two nine weeks. Grade cards are normally issued within one week of the end of each nine weeks. For grades second through five, a report card is used that indicates the percentage of correct work for a subject. For grades kindergarten through five each subject has critical objectives listed on the report card. The critical objectives are those curricular objectives necessary for a student to master to expect success for the future. Critical objectives that have been taught are also marked on the report card so parents can tell specifically what has been mastered and which objectives are yet to be mastered.
If discrimination or harassment has occurred, the district will take prompt, remedial action to prevent its reoccurrence. An employee who witnesses an act of racial or disability harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial or disability harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial or disability harassment may also face disciplinary action.
At the high and middle school levels letter grades are provided for each class. Progress reports are issued at mid-nine weeks to report unsatisfactory progress or to call special attention to problems or achievements.
When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or DCF authorities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION The Board of Education recognizes the opportunity for education normally only exists once, and that the West Franklin Schools offer quality educational opportunities. As every student is expected to progress and improve oneself in the educational process, it is deemed that it is in the best interest of students to require eight semesters of full time attendance for high school graduation, which may include participation in a work study program through a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or participation in the West Franklin Internship Program and/or attendance at an accredited post- secondary school when approved dual credit classes are not available at school. Seniors ineligible for graduation will not be permitted to participate in commencement exercises or senior trip. Eighth graders ineligible for graduation will not be permitted to participate in commencement exercises.
To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial or disability harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing involving a racial or disability harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.
The only exception to the rule would be an extreme hardship situation. In this case, a student and parents must first file a written request with the principal stating the reasons. The principal would then review the request and present it to the Board of Education for consideration. Pregnancy is not considered a hardship.
False or malicious complaints of racial or disability harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent, and employee District Handbook
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SCHOOL INSURANCE Graduation Requirements
The school does not carry insurance to cover accidents or injuries of students, staff, or visitors. The school policy protects the school district from loss, but not an injured person
A total of 28 units is required for graduation which includes:. A.
Four (4) units of credit in Language Arts, English I, English II and English III or Junior English Prep
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Three (3) units of credit in Mathematics.
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Three (3) units of credit in Science.
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One-half (1/2) unit of credit in Health and one and one-half ( 1 ½ ) units in Physical Education.
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Three (3) units of credit in Social Science, which shall include World History, U.S. History and U.S. Government
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Two (2) units of technology/business education.
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One (1) unit of fine arts
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One-half (1/2) unit of personal finance Electives to be taken to meet the total requirements for graduation.
If you or your child is injured at school, the full financial responsibility for the injury rests with the parent. Do not expect or request the school to cover medical expenses or other damages.
SCHOOL MASCOTS AND COLORS School West Franklin Middle School West Franklin High School
Colors Blue, Silver, Black & White Blue, Silver, Black & White
SEARCHES Searches of students or their personal possessions may be conducted by the principal or his/her designee when there is reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of an object that can jeopardize the health, welfare or safety of themselves, other students or staff. School lockers are the property of USD 287 and there is no expectation of privacy by the user of the school lockers .
USE OF TRAINED DOGS TO SEARCH At the request of the administration, law enforcement officers or licensed private agencies may use trained dogs on school premises to identify student property which may contain illegal or illicit materials and to determine whether materials are present which may threaten the general health, welfare and safety of students and/or district employees.
Requirements for promotion to high school, eighth grade students not maintaining an overall average of 60% in all core subjects combined for all four quarters will be retained. Successful completion of summer school may be used to raise the average for promotion to high school.
SENIOR TRIP AND GRADUATION Senior trip and commencement exercises are held in recognition of students who have met all the requirements necessary for graduation. These activities are privileges for achievements over a period of several years. Keeping this in mind, students not meeting all requirements for graduation will not have earned the privilege of participating in these activities. Seniors ineligible for graduation may not participate in the Senior Trip.
SCHOOL DISMISSAL DUE TO WEATHER When school is dismissed due to inclement weather, the following policies apply: *
Snow/Ice Dismissal - school activities or practices may not be held on days when school is dismissed for snow or ice. Any deviation from the above policy must be approved by the Superintendent of Schools.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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(Board Policy JGEC) The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment shall not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and 2017-2018
any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal or district compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure in policy KN.
Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds.
Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee, or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee, or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.
If discrimination or harassment has occurred, the district will take prompt, remedial action to prevent its reoccurrence.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual’s education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment.
An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or DCF authorities.
Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student’s grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc.
To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment shall not reflect upon the individual’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing involving a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.
The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building District Handbook
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A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator. Notification of the policy shall be included in the school newsletter or published in the local newspaper annually. Revised by Board of Education 8/12/15
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The student must declare a primary sport on their application. This cannot be changed. The primary sport always takes precedence over the secondary sport as it relates to conflicting competition dates. 4. The student must have attained a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be considered for dual participation. 5. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA during the sport season of dual participation. 6. If a student becomes ineligible at any point during the sport season, the student will only be permitted to participate in the primary sport after regaining eligibility. 7. The student must travel with the team to all away events. If there are two events on the same day that do not have conflicting times, the student may be transported only by the parent/guardian to the next event. 8. If the student is dismissed or quits the primary sport, they are ineligible to participate in the secondary sport. Exceptions can be made for major injuries affecting performance in the primary sport. 9. The student may only miss school for a sporting event two times per week. Exceptions can be made by the administration in cases of weather cancellations/postponements. 10. KSHSAA Post-Season competition does not factor into #9; however, #3 is still applicable. 11. The student is limited to 1 after school practice per day.
SPECIAL SERVICES West Franklin is a participating member of the Three Lakes Educational Cooperative. This provides specialized personnel to meet special needs of children. Personnel for each school includes teacher(s), psychologist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, paraprofessionals and additional staff as needed to meet the special needs of each child. Title 1 services are provided for grade school students who qualify for extra help in communications and/or math. Skills Labs are provided in each grade school to provide an early intervention for any child experiencing difficulties mastering a critical objective in any subject. Counselors/social worker are provided in each school to assist students with enrollment, career choices, class choices, personal problems, and for instructional purposes.
SPORTSMANSHIP The most visible evaluation of a school by outsiders occurs during athletic events. Our school and our community are judged by others at each contest. Sportsmanship is a quality that is expected of all students, whether participating or not, and of all persons attending an athletic event.
SPORTS West Franklin High School students are permitted to participate in dual sports during the same season. A student-athlete wishing to participate in dual sports during the same athletic season must adhere to the following guidelines in order to be eligible to participate in both sports. The guidelines have been established to enable all parties involved (students, coaches, parents/guardians, and administrators) to understand expectations that must be maintained throughout the particular season.
As a member of KSHSAA, we follow Rule 52: INTRODUCTION- The effective American secondary school must support both an academic program and an activities program. We believe that these programs must do more than merely coexist-they must be integrated and support each other in “different” arenas. The concept of “sportsmanship” must be taught, modeled, expected and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities. Therefore, all Kansas State High School Activities Association members stand together in support of the following sportsmanship policy. PHILOSOPHY-Activities are an important aspect of the total education process in the American schools. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, to understand and to value the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP and teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and school staff to teach and model SPORTSMANSHIP, to build school pride, and to increase student/community involvement; this ultimately translates into improved academic performance. Activities are also an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its support for
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The student must complete the application process to be considered to participate in dual activities. This application should be turned in no later than 1 week prior to the beginning of practice for that sport season. A meeting between the students, head coaches of both sports, parents/guardians, and school administration/athletic director must be held prior to the 1st practice of the sports season. At this meeting, a practice schedule, event schedule, and expectations from all parties will be discussed. District Handbook
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the participants and the school, and to model the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP for our youth as respected representatives of society. Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action! ALL ACTIONS are to be FOR, NOT AGAINST; POSITIVE, NOT NEGATIVE or DISRESPECTFUL! Section 1-General Regulations (apply to grades 7-12) Art. 1: SPORTSMANSHIP is a general way of thinking and behaving. The following sportsmanship policy items are listed below for clarification a) Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans). b) Know the rules, abide by and respect the official’s decisions c) Win with character and lose with dignity. d) Display appreciation for good performance regardless of the team. e) Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, team and school. f) Permit only positive sportsmanlike behavior to reflect on your school or its activities. Art. 2: Enforcement Procedure: a)
It is encouraged and recommended by the Kansas State High School Activities Association that local boards of education adopt these regulations and reinforce them as indicated herein. b) The Executive Board of the Kansas State High School Activities Association shall be responsible for the interpretation of these regulations, including “desirable and unacceptable behavior” and shall publish them in the Association’s Citizenship/Sportsmanship Manual. Rule 52 Interpretations The following interpretations and policies were adopted by the KSHSAA Executive Board on November 17, 1988, in regard to Citizenship/Sportsmanship Rule 52. These are meant to clarify and assist member schools in their enforcement of this regulation. Desirable and unacceptable behavior illustrations are “examples” and are not to be considered all inclusive.
performance with applause; all showing concern for injured player; respectfully addressing officials during competition and thanking them for their performance, regardless of agreement with all calls, and host school extending hospitality to visiting players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans. Unacceptable Behavior – Fans reading newspapers, turning their backs, making disrespectful actions, etc. with introduction of opponents; yelling, waving, etc., during opponent’s free throws; derogatory/disrespectful yells, chants, songs, gestures, including “goodbye,” “air ball,” “you, you, you,” “What’s the score?” “warm up the bus,” and other such expressions. KSHSAA RULE 52
Administrators and teachers are directed to remove any student or adult from an athletic contest when poor sportsmanship is displayed. If any person is removed for poor sportsmanship twice in a school year, that person is not permitted to attend any athletic event for the remainder of the school year. The code of conduct is in support of KSHSAA rule 52.
STUDENT FEES Book Rental Charges 100% (beginning to 90 days) 50% (90 days to 180 days)
$50.00 $25.00
If a family is approved for free lunch and they are unable to pay the required textbook rental fees, they may make application to the board of education to have the fees waived. Applications are available from the principal. Refunds 50% (beginning to 90 days) 0% (90 days to 180 days)
$25.00 No refund
Students are responsible for all books rented to them. Charges will be made for lost, stolen, or damaged books.
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$15.00 (To be used for the acquisition of technology such as computers, printers, servers, DVD etc.)
STUDENT HEALTH In regard to 52-1-1a – Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans): Desirable Behavior-Cheerleaders’ “Welcome/Good Luck” yells to opposing fans/cheerleaders, combined yells by both cheerleader squads to the entire crowd, opposing coaches and players shaking hands before/after game: applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials; players shaking hand of opponent fouling out while both sets of fans recognize player’s District Handbook 28
Hearing and vision screenings are done yearly on students in grades K-3, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th. Parents will be notified of all referrals. USD 287 will be providing a free dental screening to all students enrolled K-12. In compliance with Kansas State Statute 72-5201, all district students will be screened unless the parent does not want their child to participate in the screening. The screening will be provided at your child’s school and will be at no charge. If you 2017-2018
wish to opt out of the dental screening process, you must submit a written request to the school office. 6. Any student who cannot participate in normal school activity such as PE classes must have a written excuse from their physician.
Students who are suspended or expelled shall not participate in or attend any extra-curricular school activity.
Students with severe cough, sore throat, fever greater than 100 degrees, or unexplained rash will not be able to remain in school. If student is sent home with a fever of greater than 100 degrees, he/she must stay at home 24 hours after the fever subsides without the use of fever reducing medications. Any student with an unexplained rash will be excluded from school until they are released by their physician.
TELEPHONE The school phone is a business phone. Please do not use the phone unless it is absolutely necessary and you have the permission of the office secretary or Principal. All personal long distance calls must be made collect. Students will not be called to the phone during a class period, except for extreme emergencies.
USD 287 will offer only emergency first aid to students. If illness or injury is severe, the parents will be called. If we are unable to reach the parents, the emergency contact procedure indicated on the student’s enrollment form will be followed.
TOBACCO USE, POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION Using, possessing or distributing any form of tobacco (including smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes) on school owned property or at any school sponsored activity or organized trip is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy constitutes a violation of Kansas State Statutes for minors under the age of 18. Violation of this policy will be dealt with in the following manner:
STUDENTS NOT IN GOOD STANDING Students will not be able to attend or participate in any West Franklin activity if they are declared not to be in good standing. Infractions which may lead to a student being declared “not in good standing” include, but are not limited to: absences, excused or unexcused, exceeding ten in a semester; repeated disciplinary action, and excessive tardies. Students being declared “not in good standing” may appeal their status to the superintendent of schools stating the reasons for reinstatement in writing.
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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION (Board Policy JDD & JDD-R) Students are subject to suspension (in school, out of school) and /or expulsion according to state law and board of education policy if they are guilty of any of the following: 1. Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct adopted and approved by the board of education. 2. Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of any public school. 3. Conduct which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others. 4. Conduct which has resulted in the conviction of the student of any offense specified in the Kansas Statutes or any Criminal Statute of the United States. 5. Disobedience of an order of a teacher, or school authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption, or interference with the operation of any Public School or District Handbook
substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others. Credit for missed work during suspension will be granted for all work if received by the time school starts on the day of return to classes.
First Offense - one day suspension, proper authorities contacted. Second Offense - three day suspension, proper authorities contacted. Third Offense - five day suspension, parents must attend a formal conference with the principal to reinstate the student, proper authorities contacted. Subsequent Offenses - may result in long term suspension up to expulsion from school, proper authorities contacted.
USE OF TOBACCO/ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS BY ADULTS ON/IN USD 287 PROPERTY No student, staff member, or school visitor is permitted to smoke, inhale, dip, use electronic cigarettes or chew tobacco at any time during the school day or school sponsored activity, in any building, facility, or vehicle owned by USD 287. Adults, who are not students of any K-12 public school, who wish to smoke or use any kind of tobacco products, must do so in the parking lots, beyond the bus lanes of any school building or facility of USD 287. Adults who wish to smoke at any USD 287 baseball/softball complex, where a school team is playing or practicing, must do so in the parking lot of that facility. No longer will smoking be permitted adjacent to entrances of school buildings. Individuals violating this policy will be reminded of the policy and asked to comply. Persons who will not comply will be asked to leave school grounds or 29
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face trespassing charges and reported to the school resource officer or the Franklin Sheriff’s Department.
VISITORS Parent visitation to school is encouraged with advance permission from the office. All other visitors are discouraged during the school day unless approval has been given by the principal. In general, student-aged visitors will not be approved for visitation since this distracts from the classroom purpose. Any non-student must report to the office if they are on school grounds during the normal school day. The lone exception to this provision is that non-students may pick up students at the end-of-the-day if they wait in their vehicle and the meeting has been prearranged. Students may not have visitors during noon hour on school grounds.
TORNADO DRILLS Each school will hold at least three tornado drills annually. Instructions for tornadoes are to be posted conspicuously in each room and throughout each school.
VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN, AND CLASS RANK It is the endeavor of West Franklin USD 287 to provide an education to every student that maximizes the individual’s achievement. Honors, scholarships, and other awards are frequently bestowed upon students based upon grades and credits for high school classes.
WEAPONS POLICY A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a schoolsponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.
It shall be the policy of this district to select a valedictorian and salutatorian for each high school graduating class. To be eligible to be considered for either valedictorian or salutatorian, students will have to complete a core of academic offerings. To be so considered students will complete English 9, 10, 11, 12, and one year of foreign language. Additionally students will complete at least eight of the following classes: Algebra 1; Geometry; Algebra 2; Advanced Math; Calculus; Physical Science; Biology; Biology 2; Chemistry; Physics; and one additional year of foreign language. Grade Point Average will be determined by an A(+ or -) equals 4; B (+ or -) equals 3; C (+ or -) equals 2; and a D (+ or -) equals 1. After each semester, grade point averages may be computed. Upon high school completion the grade point average of all graduates will be determined. If a tie exists for valedictorian, there will be shared valedictorians and no salutatorian. If a tie exists for salutatorian, there will be shared salutatorians. A student not successfully completing the above listed minimum requirements may not rank higher than third or higher than any valedictorian or salutatorian. Otherwise students will be numerically ranked in the same order as their grade point average for class rank.
Weapons and Destructive Devices As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destructive device shall include, but shall not be limited to: any item being used as a weapon or destructive device; any facsimile of a weapon; any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any weapon described in the proceeding example; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, mine or similar device; Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device described in the two immediately proceeding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled; any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles or throwing star; any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in that the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement;
VEHICLE USAGE A student who drives to school will remain out of the vehicle until he/she leaves to go home at the end of the school day. Students must have permission from the office to get in their vehicles during the school day. Safe driving rules must be observed as we have many students who walk to and from school. No student is to park in such a way that would block the free flow of traffic or the sidewalk. Vehicles should only be used on proper drives or in designated parking areas. Students not in high school are not allowed to drive to school even if they possess a valid driver’s license.
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any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun. Penalties for Possession Possession of a firearm or other weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.
On the first breakage, the student will not be responsible for cost of repair. The district will pick up the cost of the repair. Tier 2: Second breakage of the Chromebook or portable electronic device
Other weapons or facsimile of weapons not included in the list may result in suspension up to expulsion of a student.
On the third or subsequent breakages, the student will be responsible for 100% of the cost to repair the Chromebook or portable electronic device .
Students violating this policy shall be reported as having a felony or misdemeanor and also referred to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and if a juvenile to SRS or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice.
Intentionally Damaged, Lost or Stolen Chromebook or portable electronic device
On the second breakage, the student will be responsible for 50% of the cost to repair the Chromebook or portable electronic device . Tier 3: Third or subsequent breakages of the Chromebook or portable electronic device
Students will be responsible for the full cost of replacement if it is determined that damage has been caused by intentional abuse or misuse, lost or stolen.
Reporting Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Student It is a crime for any person to possess a firearm at school or on school property. A student who possesses a firearm shall be reported to law enforcement for criminal prosecution. (See Board Policy KGD)
Return While enrolled at WFMS/WFHS, the District maintains ownership of the device. If requested by the Technology Department, students may be required to turn in their Chromebooks or portable electronic device for maintenance or inspection.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL Students who are planning to withdraw from school must do so through the guidance counselor or principal. Withdrawal from school takes parental authorization and must be formally completed well in advance of the student’s final day in school.
Any student who transfers, withdraws, or is expelled from West Franklin Schools prior to the end of the school year will be required to return his/her Chromebook or portable electronic device and accessories upon termination of enrollment. The Chromebook or portable electronic device and accessories must be in good working order when returned. If the Chromebook or portable electronic device and accessories are not returned in working order, the parent/guardian will be held responsible for payment in full.
TECHNOLOGY/CHROME BOOKS Repair, Lost or Stolen Policy Protection Plan All students shall be assessed a Technology Fee at the time of enrollment. This fee is not exempted for students who qualify for free lunches. This protection plan does not cover for loss of the Chromebook and/or its accessories, cosmetic damage, or damages caused by intentional misuse and/or abuse. Replacement is at the discretion of the principal.
Digital Citizenship District-issued Chromebooks or portable electronic device should be used for educational purposes and students must adhere to the West Franklin School District Acceptable Use Policy as well as related policies and procedures at all time when using Chromebooks, on or off campus.
Repair policy: The West Franklin Schools Chromebook or portable electronic device repair will follow a three tiered approach.
While working in a digital and collaborative environment, students should always conduct themselves as good digital citizens by adhering to the following:
Tier 1: First breakage of the Chromebook or portable electronic device 1. Respect Yourself – Show respect through your actions. Select online names that are appropriate. Use caution with the information, images, and other District Handbook
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media that is posted online. Carefully consider the personal information you share about yourself.
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2. Protect Yourself – Ensure that the information, images, and materials posted online will not put you at risk. Do not publish personal details, contact details, or personal activity schedules. Immediately report any inappropriate behavior directed at you while online. Protect your passwords, accounts, and resources. Never share this information with others.
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3. Respect Others – Show respect to others. Do not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass, or stalk people.
1. Portable electronic devices are defined as: Chromebooks, laptops, ipads, mp3 players, cameras, or any other electronic device used in the classroom. Not all devices or grade levels will be allowed to check out or take devices home.
4. Protect Others – Protect others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications. Avoid unacceptable materials and conversations.
2. I assume responsibility for any damage to, and responsibility for, the repair and/or replacement of the portable electronic device according to the repair, lost or stolen policy while it is in my child’s custody.
5. Respect Intellectual Property – Request permission to use copyrighted or otherwise protected materials. Properly cite the use of websites, books, media, etc.
3. I assume responsibility for any unauthorized use of the portable electronic device while it is in my child’s custody and will supervise its use to see that the portable electronic device is used only for academic purposes as assigned by school staff.
6. Protect Intellectual Property – Do not use pirated software or distribute music or media in a manner that violates license agreements.
4. I will assume responsibility to pay for any damage, repair and/or replacement for any damage done to district software/hardware from a virus introduced as a result of my child’s use of the portable electronic device. 5. I will not allow my child to use the district’s portable electronic device in a manner that may violate federal, state and/or local laws. No Expectation of Privacy Students have no expectation of confidentiality or privacy with respect to the usage or content of a district-issued Chromebook, regardless of whether that use is for district-related or personal purposes, other than as specifically provided by law. The District may, without prior notice or consent, log, supervise, access, view, monitor, and record use of student Chromebooks at school. Chromebooks are subject to confiscation at any time and without prior notice. At no time will webcams be used to monitor students. By using a Chromebook, students agree to such access, monitoring, and recording of their use.
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A student who continues to engage in serious or persistent misbehavior by violating the district’s communicated written standards of conduct may be removed from any computer/Internet privileges for the remainder of the school year or remaining school years. If a student engages in illegal conduct on the Internet as defined by state or federal law he/she may be recommended for suspension or expulsion from school. Any student expelled for misuse of technology will also lose computer privileges for the remainder of the school year or school years.
Parent/ Guardian: I agree my child will abide by the district guidelines and conditions for the use of the technology of West Franklin USD 287 public schools and access to the Internet. I further understand any violation of the district guidelines is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should my child commit any violation, his/her access privileges will be revoked. School disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. The district makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the district system will be error free or without defect. I agree not to hold West Franklin USD 287 public schools, nor any of its employees, nor any of the institutions or networks providing access to networks responsible for any damage suffered, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service; nor for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system; nor for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system. I agree to be financially responsible for any harm to the system as a result of intentional misuse.
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Guidelines: 1st Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for one week. 2nd Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for three weeks. 3rd Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for six weeks. 4th Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for nine weeks. 5th Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for twelve weeks.
Student: I understand and will abide by the district guidelines and conditions for the use of the technology of West Franklin USD 287 public schools and access to the Internet. I further understand any violation of the district guidelines is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges will be revoked. School disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
2. Users will access and create information appropriate for the educational environment. Examples of Violations: Creating obscene files, folders or directories. Creating explicit files within software programs. Accessing educationally inappropriate areas within public networks. Downloading files w/o instructor consent.
TECHNOLOGY POLICY (Board Policy IIBG)
User Expectations for Computers, Networks, and Internet. Use of the computers for programs, software, e-mail, and to access telecommunications resources is a privilege, not a right. Violations of the policies and procedures of West Franklin USD 287 schools concerning use of computers and networks will result in disciplinary action. While the levels may be implemented in order, nothing prevents the administration from selecting any step depending on the facts and the severity of the violation or to grant technology access to students based on educational needs of the student.
Guidelines: 1st Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for one week. 2nd Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for three weeks. 3rd Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for six weeks. 4th Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for nine weeks. 5th Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for twelve weeks.
Student would lose computer privilege/Internet access until a parent conference is held. Any additional loss of privileges as determined by the administration will be discussed in this conference.
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Users will respect the privacy of other individual’s login name, password, and data. Examples of Violations: Accessing a user ID or network directory other than your own. Changing the system setup in the Mac/Windows/DOS environment.
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3. Users will respect software developer’s copyright on software, CD-ROMs and manuals.
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Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any inappropriate language.
Examples of Violations: Copying of copyrighted programs on software, CD-ROMs, Internet, or manuals. Copying of any material that has been copyrighted without written permission of the owner/company. Guidelines: 1st. Confiscation/Elimination of materials. 2nd. Confiscation/Elimination of materials and loss of computer and /or lab privilege for the rest of the semester. 3rd. Loss of computer and/or lab privileges for the rest of the year.
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Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers or that of other students or colleagues. Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
Users will use hardware and peripherals for their intended purposes. Examples of Violations: Destruction, theft and/or vandalism of computer hardware and furniture. Downloading any .exe files Destruction, theft and/or vandalism of computer hardware and furniture. Use or abuse of computer hardware beyond intended purposes. Guidelines: Pay for damage and/or replacement costs and enforcement of school policy on vandalism
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All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property which is subject to copyright laws. Do not place unlawful information on any network system. Keep paragraphs and messages short and to the point. Focus on one subject per message. Do not use the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users (e.g., downloading very large files during prime time; sending mass e-mail messages)
ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) Students shall have no expectations of privacy when using district e-mail, computer systems or electronic devices. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administration. Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers, computer systems or electronic devices is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system, on any individual computer or on any electronic device. Students who violate these rules, or any other classroom rules relating to computer or electronic device use are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school.
All of the policies and handbook procedures for acceptable use of computers and network are intended to make the computers and networks more useful to students and teachers. They are also intended to minimize the burden of administering the networks, so more time can be spent enhancing services.
‘ETIQUETTE’ ON THE INTERNET
21-3775. Computer crime; criminal computer access.
All users of the West Franklin USD 287 public school’s computers and networks are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette (netiquette.) Informal rules of behavior have evolved for the use of and communication on the Internet and other on-line services. These rules of behavior include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Be polite. Do not write or send abusive messages to others.
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As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed thereto: (1) “Access” means to approach, instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve data from, or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system or computer network. (2) “Computer” means an electronic device which performs work using programmed instruction and which has one or more of the capabilities of storage, logic, arithmetic or communication and 2017-2018
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“Property” includes, but is not limited to, financial instruments, information, electronically produced or stored data, supporting documentation and computer software in either machine or human readable form.
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“Services” includes, but is not limited to, computer time, data processing and storage functions and other uses of a computer, computer system or computer network to perform useful work.
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Using a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property for the purpose of devising or executing a scheme or artifice with the intent to defraud or for the purpose of obtaining money, property, services or any other thing of value by means of false or fraudulent pretense or representation; or
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Intentionally exceeding the limits of authorization and damaging, modifying, altering, destroying, copying, disclosing or taking possession of a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property.
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Computer crime which causes a loss of the value of less than $500 is a class (A) non-person misdemeanor. Computer crime which causes a loss of the value of at least $500 but less than $25,000 is a severity level 9, non-person felony.
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“Computer system” means a set of related computer equipment or devices and computer software which may be connected or unconnected. “Financial instrument” means any check, draft, money order, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, bill of exchange, credit card, debit card or marketable security.
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includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities which are connected or related to such a device in a system or network. “Computer network” means the interconnection of communicational lines, including microwave or other means of electronic communication, with a computer through remote terminals, or a complex consisting of two or more interconnected computers. “Computer program” means a series of instructions or statements in a form acceptable to a computer which permits the functioning of a computer system in a manner designed to provide appropriate products from such computer system. “Computer software” means computer programs, procedures and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a computer system.
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“Supporting documentation” includes, but is not limited to, all documentation used in the construction, classification, implementation, use or modification of computer software, computer programs or data.
Computer crime which causes a loss of the value of $25,000 or more is a severity level 7, non-person felony.
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In any prosecution for computer crime, it is a defense that the property or services were appropriated openly and avowedly under a claim of title made in good faith.
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Criminal computer access is intentionally, fraudulently and without authorization gaining or attempting to gain access to any other computer, computer system, computer network or to any computer software, program, documentation, data or property contained in any computer, computer system or computer network. Criminal computer access is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
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This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas criminal code.
Computer crime is: (1)
Intentionally and without authorization gaining or attempting to gain access to and damaging, modifying, altering, destroying, copying, disclosing or taking possession of a computer, computer system, computer network or any other property; District Handbook
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Please read the following carefully before signing. This is a legally binding document.
I, the parent or guardian of this student and I, the student, have read the terms and conditions for West Franklin USD 287 public schools' facilities use, internet access and the Portable Electronic Device policies. We understand that this free access is designed for educational purposes. However, we also recognize that it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials and we will not hold West Franklin USD 287 public schools responsible for materials acquired or sent via the network.
PARENT CONSENT FOR: USE OF STUDENT PICTURES, NAMES & ORIGIONAL ARTWORK ON WEBSITES POSTING OF STUDENT WORK WITH STUDENTS NAME ON BULLETIN BOARDS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXCHANGE ASSIGNMENTS AND EDIT OR CORRECT EACH OTHER’S WORK.
For more information, the West Franklin Technology Use Guide can be seen at www.usd287.org/Home/technology I ,________________________________________________, guardian of ___________________________________________ authorize the following:
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Our district and schools have websites on the internet. A component of the site may include pictures of students and faculty members. However, no student’s picture will be placed on a website without written consent from the student’s parent or guardian.
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PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The district believes the posting of student work and the exchange of some student assignments between students in a school class, under the supervision of the student’s teacher, serves to benefit the students educationally.
I grant _____ or I do not grant _____ permission for my child the ability to checkout a portable electronic device to bring home as needed for academic use. Not all devices or grade levels will be allowed to check out or take devices home. At this time, only WFHS students will be allowed to take chromebooks off campus.
Please read the two options below and check the one you approve. _______I give my consent for my child’s picture to be used on a district or school website and for my child’s picture or name to be published in the school yearbook and with a local media (newsletter, honor roll, newspaper etc) and for my child to participate in class activities where there may be an exchange of student work under the direct supervision of the student’s teacher.
CONSENT TO USE DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Student’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________
_____I do not give permission for the above.
Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________________ Date________________
Student Name_____________________________________________Grade__________
Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________________ Date________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature__________________________________________Date___________ This form will be retained on file with student records.
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The grievance committee will consist of three members that represent a cross section of the community.
WEST FRANKLIN U.S.D. # 287 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES For ALL Education Agency Students
1) The Grievance Committee shall meet within a period of ten (10) working days after appointment and set the matter for hearing and shall render its decision as promptly as possible. A decision of the Grievance Committee may be reached upon the concurrence of any two (2) of the three members.
This is to certify that MR. JERRY TURNER, SUPERINTENDENT, is the duly designated Authorized Representative for: WEST FRANKLIN U.S.D. # 287 for the following Grievance Procedures.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES A. The board of education has adopted the following resolution relating to Grievance Procedures:
2) The Grievance Committee shall keep a complete record of any hearing before it, including any exhibits or papers submitted to it in connection with the hearing and a complete transcript of any testimony taken. Upon rendering its decision, the complete record shall be filed in the office of the superintendent and shall be available to the grievant; the grievant’s representative or the LEA’s representative.
1. The Local Education Agency recognizes the right of students to express their grievances and to seek a solution concerning disagreements arising from differences of interpretation of policy which might arise between the LEA and its students pertaining to equal rights and access to program, classes, facilities, or equipment. 2.
The procedures for processing grievances shall be as follows: A. Should a grievant or the representative feel, after oral discussion with the principal, that the grievance’s rights under LEA Policy have been violated, they may originate a grievance. The grievant and/or the representative shall, within 15 days of the date the grievance occurred, present the facts, in writing, to the proper principal. The decision of such official shall be made, in writing, to the grievant within ten (10) working days. B.
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Should the grievant decide that the reply of the principal is unsatisfactory, the grievant shall, within ten (10) working days, submit an appeal to the superintendent. The decision of the superintendent shall be made, in writing, to the grievant or the representative within ten (10) days. Should the grievant decide that the reply of the superintendent is unsatisfactory, the matter may be appealed, within ten (10) working days, to a Grievance Committee which shall be appointed by the superintendent. District Handbook
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In the event the decision of the Grievance Committee is unsatisfactory to either the grievant or the superintendent, either way, within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision of the Grievance Committee, file a written notice of appeal to the local board of education.
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Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the President of the local board shall cause the transcript of the hearing before the Grievance Committee to be filed with the local board of education who shall review such record. The decision of the local board of education, upon such review, shall be final.
F.
If the decision is deemed unsatisfactory by the complainant(s), a complaint of the alleged discrimination may be filed with the: Kansas Commission on Civil Rights Landon State Office Building, 8th Floor 900 Jackson, Suite 851 South Topeka, Kansas 66612-1258
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights 10220 N. Executive Hills Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64153 Equal Employment Opportunity 911 Walnut, 10th Floor Kansas City, Missouri 64106
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