Lynnville-Sully High School 2017-2018 Student Handbook

12476 Hwy F62 E Sully, Iowa 50251 PH: (641) 594-4445 Fax: (641) 594-2770

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Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! We are excited about the prospect of another successful year for everyone at Lynnville-Sully High School. It is our hope that you will excel in all of the areas that are important to you and at the same time that you will develop the leadership skills that will help you as you begin your journey beyond high school. As a student at Lynnville-Sully High School, we have high expectations for you related to academic success and your overall responsibility as a student. We encourage you to take advantage of the many clubs and activities at L-S that will make you feel a part of the L-S learning community.

Shane Wheeler High School Principal & Technology Director

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Lynnville-Sully offers career and technical programs in the following service areas: Agriculture Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. It is the policy of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Shane Wheeler, High School Principal/Technology Director, 12476 Hwy F62 E, Sully, Iowa 50251, 641-594-4445 extension 102, [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………........... Pg. 3

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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PAGE ACADEMICS............................................................................................. 6 - 10 Early Graduation Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Grade Level Requirements Physical Education Online Classes High School Grading Drop or Add Classes Progress & Deficiency Reports Honor Roll Honor Plaques/Senior Medallions National Honor Society Academic Testing Academic Assistance At Risk Policy

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Open Enrollment Transfers in/out of District Homework Plagiarism/Cheating Part-time Jobs Internet Inspection of Inst. Mat’l Multi-cultural, Nonsexist Approach to Education Access - Student Records Religion Based Exclusion Homeless Children&Youth Access to Student Record Religious Based exclusion

ATTENDANCE.......................................................................................... 13 - 16 Student Attendance Parental Notification/Make-Up Consequences/Penalties Incomplete Work

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Suspended Students Tardiness Senior Work Release College Visits

STUDENT CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE.......................................................... 16 - 20 Board Policy Freedom of Expression Complaints & Grievances Unsafe School Option Choice Detention Removal from Class Wednesday School

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Suspension Alternative Discipline Expulsion Use and/or Possession of Illegal Substance Weapons Due Process Appeals Process

ACTIVITIES................................................................................................21 - 23 Extra-curricular Activities Co-Curricular Activities Eligibility for Extra-curricular Eligibility for Co-curricular Special Activities

High School Activities Calendar Conflicts Senior Class Trip Commencement Insurance

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GENERAL GUIDELINES…….......................................................

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School Hours, Gum, Passes, Balloons/Flowers, Cell Phones, Illness/Injury, Dress, Interrogation By Outside Agency, School Property/Equipment, Visitors, Leaving School Grounds/Building, Personal Property, Restroom Use, Locker – Search & Seizure, Noon Hour, Beverage Machines, Books, Library, Public Display of Affection, Newspaper & Yearbook Photos, Study Halls, Abuse of Students by School Employees, Student Harassment & Bullying, Family Night/Family Day, Lunch Program, Substitute Teachers, Telephone Calls, Guidance Counseling, Computers & Computer Room, Student Government, Class & Special Meetings, Funds or Dues, High School Dances, Sponsors, Cancellation VI.

HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATES...................................... 34 - 36 Administration of Medication Illness and Injury

Communicable Diseases

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TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................. 36 - 38

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FIRE/TORNADO WARNINGS (DRILLS)................................................... 38 - 39

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GOOD CONDUCT RULES......................................................................... 39 - 43

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Appendix – Discipline Matrix …………………………………………………. 44 - 46

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM In providing the education program of the school district the board shall strive to meet its overall goal of providing the students an opportunity to develop a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept in a teaming environment that provides guidance to and encourages critical thinking in the students for a lifetime. In striving to meet this overall goal, the objectives of the education program shall be to provide students with an opportunity to: • Acquire basic skills in obtaining information, solving problems, thinking critically, and communicating effectively. • Become effective and responsible contributors to the decision-making processes of the social and political institutions of the community, state, and nation; • Acquire entry-level job skills and, also, acquire knowledge necessary for further education; • Acquire the capacities for a satisfying and responsible role as family members; • Acquire knowledge, habits, and attitudes that promote personal and public health, both physical and mental • Acquire an understanding of ethical principles and values and the ability to apply them to their own lives • Develop an understanding of their own worth, abilities, potentialities, and limitations • Learn and enjoy the process of teaming and acquire the skills necessary for a lifetime of continuous teaming and adaptation to change.

MESSAGE TO PARENTS: It is only through your cooperation and support that our school can operate effectively and efficiently. In order for your children to profit most from their school experiences and to develop into worthwhile citizens, it is necessary for parents to: Realize school is the chief business during the school year for your student. Visit the school at any time to discuss your child's educational progress. Check both sides of the story before judging anyone. Teachers are not looking for an opportunity to pick on your children. Know whether your child is working to his/her ability for that is the most important aspect of his/her school career. Make sure your student spends a proper amount of time in home study and does not attend too many social functions on school nights.

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LYNNVILLE-SULLY STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS The following represents a set of principles defining appropriate student behavior. As members of the Lynnville-Sully community, the obligations of the community are as great as the benefits, the responsibilities of choice are as far reaching as the opportunities. In the following Code of Ethics, we affirm our belief in these principles: As a member of the Lynnville-Sully High School, I should understand and carry out my obligations by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Having pride in and loyalty to my school. Making constructive use of school facilities. Being responsible for the care of school property and books. Demonstrating good sportsmanship and exhibiting appropriate behavior at all times. Having respect for other members of the group, appreciating the efforts made by others and realizing the values of life within the school family. Being honest and trustworthy as an individual. Taking advantage of all educational opportunities. Realizing that concern for others is the key to true happiness.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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The board of education, assisted by the professional staff, shall establish graduation requirements for each of the curriculum areas offered by the school district. In all instances these graduation requirements shall meet the standards established by state statute and/or the Department of Education. A total of forty-eight (48) credits will be required for graduation from high school for the class of 2001 and classes thereafter: 26 credits from required courses and 22 from elective courses. The minimum class load for students grades 9-11 shall be six (6) five-day-per-week classes per semester plus physical education. The minimum class load for seniors shall be five (5). Band and choir may satisfy the fifth class requirement for seniors. Any student wishing to take less then the minimum class load may appeal to the secondary principal. Such a request must include parental permission and reasons for the request. The secondary principal and counselor will make the decision to accept or reject the request. Every student is required to be enrolled in physical education during the duration of his/her attendance unless a waiver from P.E. has been granted by the secondary principal. Students will receive one-half credit per year for the successful completion of each year of physical education course work. Students will receive one credit per year for the successful completion of instrumental music and one credit per year for the successful completion of vocal music. With only eight total credits being used for meeting graduation requirements. Students will receive one credit for successfully completing the prescribed course in driver education. Grades will appear on report card and permanent record but will not be averaged into the student’s grade point average. During a student's four years of high school, the following minimum credits must be earned in each of the subject areas: 1 semester = 1 credit ENGLISH - 8 semesters 2 semesters of English 9 2 semesters of English 10 1 semester of Composition MATHEMATICS – 6 semesters SCIENCE - 6 semesters 2 semesters of Physical Science 2 semesters of Biology SOCIAL SCIENCE - 7 semesters 2 semesters of World History 2 semesters of American History 1 semester of American Government 1 semester of Sociology FINANCIAL LITERACY – 1 semester 1 semester of Consumer Math or Business Math or Business Economics

EARLY GRADUATION A student may qualify for early graduation if the student has completed the minimum high school requirements. Students will not be eligible for any school sponsored activity following their early graduation other than Prom and graduation ceremony.

POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION

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The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act (Chapter 261C, Iowa Code) was enacted in 1987 to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to high school students by enabling eleventh and twelfth grade students to enroll part time in nonsectarian courses in eligible post-secondary institutions of higher learning in Iowa. The specific purposes of this Act are to: (1) Promote rigorous academic pursuits; and (2) Provide a wider variety of options for students. The credit is awarded at both high school and the college attended. Each three hours of college credit equals two high school credits. The grades earned in these courses count toward your high school GPA. If you fail the course, you are responsible for all expenses. For information please see your guidance counselor.

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Students in grades nine through twelve will be informed of the number of credits necessary for advancement to the next grade level and the remaining required course work necessary to graduate each year. When it becomes evident a student in these grades may be unable to meet their grade level requirements, the parents will be informed. Grade levels will be determined at the beginning of each school year and remain in effect the duration of the ensuing school year. Students shall advance to sophomore, junior, and senior levels after obtaining at least 10, 22, and 34 credits respectively.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education is required by state law for every student, except for special written medical excuses from a professional. Students must dress properly as prescribed by the instructor. Separate pairs of shoes will be required for use inside only. Students will be required to make up PE classes missed in some manner prescribed by the instructor and approved by the principal.

ONLINE CLASSES Students taking Edgenuity classes must complete the class in the semester it is started. In cases where the class was started at a different time than the start of the semester, an administrator will assign the date the class must be completed for credit. Classes not completed in the a lotted time frame will count as an "F" on the student's report card permanent record.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADING High School students will receive grades and credit for ALL required and elective classes and ALL will appear on the student's permanent record. A grade of "F" will result in NO CREDIT. Grades are intended to reflect teachers’ overall evaluation of a student's performance. Teachers may use various "systems" and/or "factors" in determining student grades. Each teacher will be expected to carefully explain to students the particular system/ factors they will use. Should a student and/or parent/guardian have a major concern with respect to grading they may talk to either the counselor or principal, but only after consulting with the teacher.

K-12 Grade Scale 100-93% 92-90% 89-87 86-83 82-80 79-77

A AB+ B BC+

76-73% C 72-70 C69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 DBELOW 60% F

Quarter and semester grades may involve “+” or ” - “ . Semester grades are NOT NECESSARILY an exact average of the quarter grades, as many teachers use a point system that continues for the entire semester. In such a system, a student who does reasonably well the first or third quarters could still fail the semester by earning a very low point total the second or fourth quarters. G.P.A. will be calculated according to the following scale:

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A AB+ B B-

4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67

C+ C CD+ D

2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00

DF

.67 0

INCOMPLETE quarter or semester grades MUST be made up within a week of the date report cards were issued. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade (no credit). Under legitimate circumstances, an extension can be granted by the instructor, with the consent of the principal. Should such a request for an extension be denied by the teacher, the student can appeal to the principal -superintendent - then School Board.

DROP OR ADD CLASSES Students must pick up a slip and have it signed by the guidance counselor to drop or add a class. This slip then must be signed by the instructors involved. The slip must be turned into the office after all signatures have been obtained. All class changes must take place during the first three school days of the semester except for special circumstances approved by teacher and principal. Students dropping a class after that time will receive a failing grade unless there is mutual agreement among teacher and principal to the contrary.

PROGRESS AND DEFICIENCY REPORTS In addition to REPORT CARDS, which will be issued at the end of each quarter (9 wks.), MIDTERM DEFICIENCY REPORTS will be sent to parent (s) /guardian (s) of students who are doing failing, close to failing, or who are obviously working far below ability level in a particular class. MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS may also be sent to indicate major improvement and/or outstanding performance in a particular class. Online access to student’s grades is available at all times. Parents will be given their username and password at registration. In addition, some teachers may call or email parent (s) /guardians (s) to inform them of particular "problems"/ "deficiencies" a student might have. Since each teacher usually has contact with over 100 different students, such contacts can NOT BE MADE FOR EVERY problem-for every student.

HONOR ROLL Students who earn a 3.5 G.P.A. for a quarter and/or semester will be placed on the High Honors honor roll. Students who earn a 3.0 G.P.A. will be placed on the Honors honor roll.

HONOR PLAQUES/SENIOR MEDALLIONS High school students who earn a 3.25 G.P.A. or better for both semesters will have a plaque placed on the Honors Wall with their name and the year(s) earned. Graduating seniors will receive this plaque during commencement exercises. A medallion is awarded to senior students who have a cumulative 3.5 G.P.A. or above.

HONOR SOCIETY The purpose of the Honor Society shall be to create enthusiasm for Scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. The following procedure will be used to select Honor Society Members at Lynnville-Sully High School; Membership will be open to Sophomore, Junior, or Senior students who have sufficient cumulative scholastic averages of 3.25. These students must also have a 3.25 or higher average rating by the high school faculty in the areas of Academics, leadership, service and character. Students must maintain a 3.25 grade point to retain membership in the society and remain in good standing in leadership, service & character as determined by faculty committee. Any student who is disciplined by the good conduct policy or has other serious disciplinary problems may be eliminated from the NHS. The faculty committee and sponsor will review the problems and determine the appropriate course of action. Selection will be made during the second semester of school each year and the members will be contacted by mail of

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their selection. Each member accepting the invitation to membership will write a letter of acceptance stating why they would like to be a part of the Honor Society. The members will be initiated into membership in the spring of the year.

ACADEMIC TESTING Various types of required or optional academic tests will be given during the year. Such tests are useful to students as well as the school in analyzing academic growth, student/school strengths and weaknesses as well as planning for the future (both the individual and school). Examples of such tests include: *ACT (optional juniors/seniors) * Iowa Assessments. (required 9-11) *ACT WorkKeys (required 10 & 12) *MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) (required 9-10)

*SAT (optional juniors/seniors) *PSAT (optional - juniors)

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Even the most capable and conscientious students need help on occasions. Students/parents are encouraged to SEEK academic assistance--not just to avoid a poor or failing grade--but to get the highest grade desired and/or possible. Our REGULAR CLASSROOM TEACHERS will do their best to make themselves available before and/or after school.

AT RISK POLICY Efforts to assist at-risk students can be categorized under two headings: (1) Assistance programs; (2) Individual assistance with personal problem Assistance programs provide help for students in several situations. Many students would experience difficulties in regular classroom settings. Some of the assistance will take the form of tutoring. Orientation intends to smooth the transition of the student who progresses from middle school to high school. Individual assistance will manifest itself - in many forms. Teachers, counselors, and administrators will work cooperatively to help students, and they will also seek out resource people from the county and state to give specialized aid.

OPEN ENROLLMENT Students are eligible for open enrollment to other districts if they meet certain guidelines. In most cases the application is due March 1 for the following school year. Another feature for students who move out of the district is that they may continue going to our district providing they complete the proper forms. Complete information and guidelines are available at the superintendent’s office.

TRANSFERS IN/OUT OF THE DISTRICT Each student’s record will be evaluated on an individual basis when entering the district. A student’s progress will be accessed from prior district enrollment. This includes age and immunization requirements. If possible, the student must provide the district with proof of the student's grade level and a copy of the student's permanent records from the student's prior school district. If the student is unable to provide the superintendent with proof of the student's grade level or permanent records (for example a homeless student), the superintendent will make the grade level determination. For students wishing to transfer out of the district before graduation, the student's parent(s) /guardian (s) should notify the administration in writing as soon as possible. The written notice should include the anticipated last date of attendance and the name and address of the school district to which the parent would like to have the student's records sent. After such notice is received, the student will receive instructions regarding the return of textbooks, library books, locker equipment, hot lunch accounts, etc. No refunds will be made until all fee or fines have been paid.

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Homework is an important part of learning. Aside from the obvious benefits of gaining additional knowledge or practice, it develops important qualities such as: • •

RESPONSIBILITY BUDGETING TIME /WORKING INDEPENDENTLY/SELF-CONFIDENCE/SELF-DISCIPLINE

Students should expect some kind of daily homework for ALL CLASSES which may involve reading, writing and/or studying. Much of this homework can be finished during study hall (s) -- but some will undoubtedly need to be completed at home. Students (with help of parents/guardians) should attempt to schedule AT LEAST one hour for homework every evening or morning. A reasonably quiet place is suggested. If this is done, VERY FEW academic problems are likely to arise, and students will still have plenty of time to relax and have fun!

PLAGIARISM/CHEATING Students are expected to do their own work. Plagiarism is copying another’s work or parts or passages of that work or ideas or language from that work and passing it off as your own work or ideas. This includes copying any source, including but not limited to internet sites. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Students known to have plagiarized or cheated may face Wednesday school, suspension, expulsion, contract agreement, and loss of credit for the work and/or class. Your parents will also be notified if your teacher finds that you have cheated or plagiarized.

PART-TIME JOBS Students are strongly discouraged from becoming too involved in part-time jobs. Research consistently shows a negative affect of part-time jobs on student grades and/or future aspirations. Anything more than 15 hours per week (including weekends) is not recommended.

INTERNET The students of the Lynnville-Sully Community school district have the privilege to utilize the Internet when doing research. In order for a student to utilize the Internet, the student and parent, will need to have read and signed "The Appropriate Use Policy.” Once the student has turned the signed copy into the office an Internet Pass will be issued from the office.

INSPECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Parents and other members of the school district community may review instructional materials used by the students. The instructional materials must be viewed on the school district premises.

MULTICULTURAL, NONSEXIST APPROACH TO EDUCATION Board Policy 603.4 Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, creed, socioeconomic status, color, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The education program is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunity for the students. The education program will foster knowledge of and respect and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Special emphasis is placed on Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans and persons with disabilities. It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes. The board will adopt a written plan for the implementation of multicultural and nonsexist education and will evaluate this plan at least every five years. During the evaluation process, the board will involve parents, students, employees and community members.

HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH Board Policy 501.16

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The board will make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youth of school age within the district, encourage their enrollment and eliminate existing barriers to their receiving an education which may exist in district policies or practices. The designated coordinator for identification of homeless children and for tracking and monitoring programs and activities for these children is Shane Wheeler, High School Principal. This policy ensures the removal of barriers such as the following which tend to hinder the enrollment of homeless students: • Immediate enrollment of a homeless child pending dispute resolution 281-IAC 33.3(5)(256) • Immunization requirements 281-IAC 33.5(256) • Waiver of fees and charges 281-IAC 33.6(256) • Wavier of enrollment requirements 281-IAC 33.7(256) • Residency of homeless child or youth 281-IAC 33.8(256) • Transportation 281-IAC 33.10(256)

ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS Board Policy 506.1 The board recognizes the importance of maintaining student records and preserving their confidentiality. Student records containing personally identifiable information are kept confidential at collection, storage, disclosure and destruction stages. The board secretary is the custodian of student records. Student records may be maintained in the central administration office or administrative office of the student's attendance center. Parents and eligible students will have access to the student's records during the regular business hours of the school district. An eligible student is a student who has reached eighteen years of age or is attending an institution of postsecondary education at the post high school level. Parents of an eligible student are provided access to the student records only with the written permission of the eligible student unless the eligible student is defined as a dependent by the Internal Revenue Code. In that case, the parents may be provided access without the written permission of the student. A representative of the parents or eligible student, who has received written permission from the parents or eligible student, may inspect and review a special education student's records. Parents, other than parents of an eligible student, may be denied access to a student's records if the school district has a court order stating such or when the district has been advised under the appropriate laws that the parents may not access the student records. Parents may inspect an instrument used for the purpose of collection of student personal information prior to the instrument’s use. A student record may contain information on more than one student. Parents will have the right to access the information relating to their student or to be informed of the information. Eligible students will also have the right to access the information relating to themselves, or be informed of the information. Parents and eligible students will have a right to access the student's records upon request without unnecessary delay and in no instance more than forty-five calendar days after the request is made. Parents, an eligible student or an authorized representative of the parents will have the right to access the student's records prior to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting or hearing. Copies of student records will be provided if failure to do so would effectively prevent the parents or student from exercising the right to access the student records. Fees for copies of the records are waived if it would prevent the parents or student from accessing the records. A fee may not be charged to search or retrieve information from student records. Upon the request of parents or an eligible student, the school district will provide an explanation and interpretation of the student records and a list of the types and locations of education records collected, maintained or used by the school district. If the parents or an eligible student believes the information in the student records is inaccurate, misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of the student, the parents or an eligible student may request that the school district amend the student records. The school district will decide whether to amend the student records within a reasonable time after receipt of the request. If the school district determines an amendment is made to the student record, the school district will make the amendment and inform the parents or the eligible student of the decision in writing. If the school district determines that amendment of the student's record is not appropriate, it will inform the parents or the eligible student of their right to a hearing before the hearing officer provided by the school district. If the parents' and the eligible student's request to amend the student record is further denied following the hearing, the parents or the eligible student are informed that they have a right to place an explanatory letter in the student record commenting on the school district's decision or setting forth the reasoning for disagreeing with the school district. Additions to the student's records will become a part of the student record and be maintained like other student records. If the school district discloses the student records, the explanation by the parents will also be disclosed. Student records may be disclosed in limited circumstances without parental or eligible student's written permission. This disclosure is made on the condition that the student record will not be disclosed to a third party without the written permission of the parents or the eligible student. This disclosure may be made to the following individuals or under the following circumstances: • to school officials within the school district and AEA personnel whom the superintendent has determined to

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have a legitimate educational interest, including, but not limited to, board members, employees, school attorney, auditor, health professionals, and individuals serving on official school committees; to officials of another school district in which the student wishes to enroll, provided the other school district notifies the parents the student records are being sent and the parents have an opportunity to receive a copy of the records and challenge the contents of the records unless the annual notification includes a provision that records will automatically be transferred to new school districts; to the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education or state and local educational authorities; in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received if the information is necessary to receive the financial aid; to organizations conducting educational studies and the study does not release personally identifiable information; to accrediting organizations; to parents of a dependent student as defined in the Internal Revenue Code; to comply with a court order or judicially issued subpoena; consistent with an interagency agreement between the school district and juvenile justice agencies in connection with a health or safety emergency; or, as directory information.

The superintendent will keep a list of the individuals and their positions who are authorized to view a special education student's records without the permission of the parents or the eligible student. Individuals not listed are not allowed access without parental or an eligible student's written permission. This list must be current and available for public inspection and updated as changes occur. The superintendent will also keep a list of individuals, agencies and organizations which have requested or obtained access to a student's records, the date access was given and their legitimate educational interest or purpose for which they were authorized to view the records. The superintendent, however, does not need to keep a list of the parents, authorized educational employees, officers and agencies of the school district who have accessed the student’s records. This list for a student record may be accessed by the parents, the eligible student and the custodian of student records. Permanent student records, including a student's name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed and year completed may be maintained without time limitation. Permanent student records will be kept in a fire-safe vault. When personally identifiable information, other than permanent student records, no longer needs to be maintained by the school district to provide educational services to a special education student, the parents or eligible student are notified. This notice is normally given after a student graduates or otherwise leaves the school district. If the parents or eligible student request that the personally identifiable information be destroyed, the school district will destroy the records. Prior to the destruction of the records, the school district must inform the parents or eligible student the records may be needed by the parents or eligible student for social security benefits or other purposes. In the absence of parents or an eligible student's request to destroy the records, the school district must maintain the records for at least three years after an individual is determined to be no longer eligible for special education. The school district will cooperate with the juvenile justice system in sharing information contained in permanent student records regarding students who have become involved with the juvenile justice system. The school district will enter into an interagency agreement with the juvenile justice agencies (agencies) involved. The purpose of the agreement is to allow for the sharing of information prior to a student's adjudication in order to promote and collaborate between the school district and the agencies to improve school safety, reduce alcohol and illegal drug use, reduce truancy, reduce in-school and out-of-school suspensions, and to support alternatives to in-school and outof-school suspensions and expulsions which provide structured and well supervised educational programs supplemented by coordinated and appropriate services designed to correct behaviors that lead to truancy, suspension, and expulsions and to support students in successfully completing their education. The school district may share any information with the agencies contained in a student's permanent record, which is directly related to the juvenile justice system's ability to effectively serve the student. Prior to adjudication information contained in the permanent record may be disclosed by the school district to the parties without parental consent or court order. Information contained in a student's permanent record may be disclosed by the school district to the agencies after adjudication only with parental consent or a court order. Information shared pursuant to the agreement is used solely for determining the programs and services appropriate to the needs of the student or student's family or coordinating the delivery of programs and services to the student or student's family. Information shared under the agreement is not admissible in any court proceedings, which take place prior to a disposition hearing, unless written consent is obtained from a student's parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian. Confidential information shared between the school district and the agencies will remain confidential and will not be shared with any other person, unless otherwise provided by law. Information shared under the agreement is not admissible in any court proceedings, which take place prior to a disposition hearing, unless written consent is obtained from a student's parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian. The

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school district may discontinue information sharing with an agency if the school district determines that the agency has violated the intent or letter of the agreement. Agencies will contact the principal of the attendance center where the student is currently or was enrolled. The principal will then forward copies of the records within 10 business days of the request. The school district will provide training or instruction to employees about parents' and eligible students' rights under this policy. Employees will also be informed about the procedures for carrying out this policy. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to annually notify parents and eligible students of their right to inspect and review the student's records. The notice is given in a parents' or eligible student's native language. Should the school district collect personal information from students for the purposes of marketing or selling that information, the school district will annually notify parents of such activity. The notice will include a statement that the parents have a right to file a complaint alleging the school district failed to comply with this policy. Complaints are forwarded to Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC. 20202-4605.

RELIGION BASED EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL PROGRAM Board Policy 604.5 Parents who wish to have their child excluded from a school program because of religious beliefs must inform the building principal. Board authorization allows the administration to allow the exclusion if it is not disruptive to the educational process and it does not infringe on a compelling state or educational interest. Further, the exclusion must not interfere with other school district operations. In notifying the principal, the parents shall abide by the following: • The notice shall be in writing. • The objection shall be based on religious beliefs. The objection shall state which activities or studies violate their religious beliefs. • The objection shall state a proposed alternate activity or study. The principal shall have sole discretion to make this determination. The factors the principal shall consider when a student requests to be excluded from a program or activity because of religious beliefs include, but are not limited to, staff available to supervise a student who wishes to be excluded, space to house the student while the student is excluded, available principal approved alternative course of study or activity while the student is excluded, number of students who wish to be excluded, whether allowing the exclusion places the school in a position that it is supporting a particular religion, and whether the program or activity is required for promotion to the next grade level or for graduation. Students who are allowed to be excluded from a program or activity which violates their religious beliefs shall be required to do an alternate supervised activity or study. The principal shall determine alternate activity or study for the student.

II. ATTENDANCE Compulsory Attendance Student Attendance Records Student Absences-Excused Truancy-Unexcused Absences

Code No. 501.3 Code No. 501.8 Code No. 501.9 Code No. 501.10

Students will attend school the number of days school is in session in accordance with the school calendar. Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Truancy is the failure to attend school for the minimum number of days established in the school calendar by the board. Truancy is the act of being absent without a reasonable excuse. As part of the school district’s records, the daily attendance of each student is recorded and maintained on file with the permanent records of the board secretary.

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The absences which are recorded in the office are for full days and half days. Missing one period results in a half day absence. All absences will be recorded on the student’s permanent record as either Excused or Unexcused.

Excused Absences Student Absences - Excused: Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Students will attend school unless excused by the principal of their attendance center. Definition of Absence: The failure of a student to attend school or class. If a student is not in school, then he/she is absent. The determination of whether an absence is excused is made by the school, not by the parent. In re Donald and Katherine Blaess, 4 D.P.I. App. Dec. 199(1985). Student absences approved by the principal are excused absences. Excused absences will count as days in attendance for purposes of the truancy law. These absences include, but are not limited to, illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day and school-sponsored or approved activities. Students whose absences are approved will make up the work missed and receive full credit for the missed schoolwork. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate a procedure with the student's teacher to complete the work missed. Excused Absence with Advance Notice and Principal Discretion: funeral, doctor or dentist appointment, family trip, student needed at home for work purposes, driver’s license (up to 2 periods once), approved college visits, senior pictures (1/2 day).

Unexcused Absences Unexcused Absences include, but not limited to, Tardiness: Shopping; Concerts; Employment; Preparation or participation in parties and other celebrations; Tanning; Haircuts; Pick-Up Tux; Pick-Up Dress; Tulip Time; Excused Absence without parent/guardian Notice and reason within 24 hours; Falsifying excuse or misusing Excused Absence Unexcused Absences - Consequences The first Unexcused Absence from class in a given quarter will be 2 hours Wednesday School and parent/guardian will be given written notification. Wednesday School will be served within one week of Unexcused Absence unless an extension is granted by the principal. Failure to attend Wednesday School will result in suspension. The second Unexcused Absence from class in a given quarter will involve 4 hours Wednesday School time. Failure to attend Wednesday School will result in suspension. • An Unexcused Absence from the entire day of school in a given quarter will involve suspension. Any further Unexcused Absence within the same semester could result in suspension or possible recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion from school for the remainder of the semester.

Make-up Work Procedures Students with Excused Absences will make up the work missed, and upon satisfactory completion within established deadlines, receive full credit for the missed school work. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate the procedures with teachers to complete the work missed. 1. Notice / Advance Notice in writing, by telephone, by voice mail, or by email from parent/guardian; or Permission Slip from teacher/coach to be signed by parent/guardian Parent/guardian must notify the school office of • an unplanned absence and the reason within two school days of absence; • a planned absence several days in advance of the absence.

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It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school office as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school. The principal may request evidence or written verification of the student’s reason for absence. A Written Medical Excuse on Office Stationery may be required for multiple doctor/dentist appointments and/or medical/dental excuses. 2. Make-up Work Students should see teachers the first day they return to school after an absence, regardless if they attend that class that day. Student must complete and hand in work according to each teacher’s policies and deadlines.

Consequences Make Up Work Failure to complete and hand in make-up work by assigned deadlines may result in any or all of the following: • Zero • Lowered grade • Academic make-up time • Detention • Wednesday school • Incomplete Incomplete Work Incomplete grades will be given only for illness or special circumstances. Students given incomplete quarter or semester grades must complete grades within the time-frame established by the teacher or at the end of one week after report cards are issued. Failure to do so will result in “F”, failure for the term. Excessive Absences On a student’s fifth absence from a class, other than school sponsored activities, during a particular semester, parent/guardian will be notified by the office. Further absences will be analyzed carefully by teachers, counselors, and/or administrators, with parent/guardian involvement. Appeals If there are concerns with absence determinations, make-up work deadlines or policies, or consequences, students/parents can make an appeal to the principal, superintendent, and/or Board of Education.

TARDINESS Students who are late to school and/or classes will be marked tardy. A record of tardiness will be part of the student’s permanent record, which once again is a common statistic that prospective employers, colleges, etc. are interested in. Unexcused Tardies: An unexcused tardy is defined as any student entering the classroom after the bell has rung and does not have a pass stating the tardy is excused. Wednesday school consequences begin after the third unexcused tardy: 3rd Tardy = 1 Hour; 4th Tardy = 2 Hours; 5th Tardy = 3 Hours and parent meeting; 6th Tardy and more = Suspension and parent meeting. Late to the First Class of the Day: Students who arrive to school late and miss 20 minutes or more of a class, will be counted as absent for that class. The reason for the lateness will determine whether the absence will be categorized as excused or unexcused.

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SENIOR WORK RELEASE Early work release for seniors is a privilege. The abuse of this privilege or violation of the following guidelines will result in this privilege being withdrawn. Seniors will be allowed to leave after 8th period for work release if the following guidelines are followed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

The student must have earned 34 credits towards graduation. The student must complete a form so that the high school principal can approve the request. This form will include the parents/guardian signature along with the signature of the employer and the hours that the student will be at work. The employer must also agree to notify the school immediately if the employment relationship is terminated. The student will leave the school in a manner which is not disruptive to classes and is not to loiter in the halls, and then go directly to their job. The student will be in good academic standing. (i.e. no chronic or serious attendance problem, not more than 4 tardies a semester, no quarter grade below C- level) The student is not being disciplined by the good conduct policy nor have other disciplinary problems. If the student is involved in a sport, work release will not be given for that season.

Any violation of these guidelines will cause the release to be suspended for the remainder of the quarter or the student eliminated from the program, final decision will come from the principal. Reinstatement of the suspended release will also be determined by the principal.

COLLEGE VISITS Junior and seniors will be permitted two college visits per year provided the following procedure is adhered: 1 Approval of principal IN ADVANCE. Such approval will be granted ONLY under the following conditions: • written parental permission • Information (including telephone number and names) supplied that will allow the principal to "check out" the visit either prior to and/or subsequent to such a visit. This must be done at least 2 days PRIOR to the scheduled visit unless there's good reason that it couldn't have been done within this time-frame). • The student has NO scheduled school "commitments"/activities that day. • Guidance counselor has arranged or is aware of scheduled visit. • these visits may not be taken during the last three weeks of school year - or for seniors - three weeks prior to their last day of school. Student must have a set schedule and the schedule be completed. 2

ADVANCED make-up slip is signed by All teachers of classes they'd miss - AND - activity Sponsors/coaches.

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COMPLETED make-up slip turned in to the office BEFORE leaving.

Additional visits (within reason) will be permitted, using the same procedure above. Failure to follow the above procedure may result in an unexcused absence (which would then entail Wednesday school time).

III. STUDENT CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE BOARD POLICY 503.1 The board believes inappropriate student conduct causes material and substantial disruption to the school environment, interferes with the rights of others, or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors on school premises. Appropriate classroom behavior allows teachers to communicate more effectively with students. The board also believes failure to put forth academic effort could be a conduct issue and may lead to discipline described in this policy. Students will conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with respect and consideration for the rights of others while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district. Consequences for the misconduct will be fair and developmentally appropriate in light of the circumstances.

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Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be disciplined for conduct which disrupts or interferes with the education program; conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to participate in or obtain their education; conduct that is violent or destructive; or conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere. Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, suspension, probation, and expulsion. A student who commits an assault against an employee on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned or school-operated chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school district activities will be suspended by the principal. Notice of the suspension is sent to the board president. The board will review the suspension to determine whether to impose further sanctions against the student which may include expulsion. Assault for purposes of this section of this policy is defined as: • an act which is intended to cause pain or injury to, or which is intended to result in physical contact which will be insulting or offensive to another, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or • any act which is intended to place another in fear of immediate physical contact which will be painful, injurious, insulting or offensive, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or • intentionally points any firearm toward another or displays in a threatening manner any dangerous weapon toward another. The act is not an assault when the person doing any of the above and the other person are voluntary participants in a sport, social or other activity, not in itself criminal, when the act is a reasonably foreseeable incident of such sport or activity, and does not create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or breach of the peace. Removal from the classroom means a student is sent to the building principal's office. It is within the discretion of the person in charge of the classroom to remove the student. Detention means the student's presence is required during non-school hours for disciplinary purposes. The student can be required to appear prior to the beginning of the school day, after school has been dismissed for the day, or on a non-school day. Whether a student will serve detention, and the length of the detention, is within the discretion of the licensed employee disciplining the student or the building principal. Suspension means; either an in-school suspension, an out-of-school suspension, a restriction from activities or loss of eligibility. An in-school suspension means the student will attend school but will be temporarily isolated from one or more classes while under supervision. An in-school suspension will not exceed ten consecutive school days. An outof-school suspension means the student is removed from the school environment, which includes school classes and activities. An out-of-school suspension will not exceed ten days. A restriction from school activities means a student will attend school and classes and practice but will not participate in school activities. Probation means a student is given a conditional suspension of a penalty for a definite period of time in addition to being reprimanded. The conditional suspension will mean the student must meet the conditions and terms for the suspension of the penalty. Failure of the student to meet these conditions and terms will result in immediate reinstatement of the penalty. Expulsion means an action by the board to remove a student from the school environment, which includes, but is not limited to, classes and activities, for a period of time set by the board. Following the suspension of a special education student, an informal evaluation of the student's placement will take place. The Individual Education Program (IEP) is evaluated to determine whether it needs to be changed or modified in response to the behavior that led to the suspension. If a special education student's suspensions, either in or out of school, equal ten days on a cumulative basis, a staffing team will meet to determine whether the IEP is appropriate. It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION Under the U.S. Constitution, all individuals have the right of freedom of expression. Because student expression made on school premises or as part of a school-sponsored activity may be attributed to the school, such expression must be appropriate to the activity. Students will be allowed freedom of expression of their viewpoints and opinions as long as the expression is responsibly done. Student expression shall not, in the judgment of the administration and staff, encourage the breaking of laws, cause defamation of persons or contain obscenity, or indecency, or have sexual connotations. The administration has the right to determine the time, place and manner in which the expression is to be allowed so as to not disrupt the educational program of the district. Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary measures.

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COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES It is the goal of the district to resolve students' complaints and grievances. Students are encouraged to address problems to the student's teacher or other licensed employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint. If the complaint cannot be resolved by the teacher, the student may discuss this matter with the principal within 5 days. If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within 5 days after speaking with the principal.

UNSAFE SCHOOL OPTION CHOICE According to Chapter 11, the state’s policy pertaining to the Unsafe Schools Choice Option, any parent/guardian of a student who meets the definition of “a victim of a violent crime” has an option to transfer their child to a safe school within ten calendar days of the incident.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES DETENTION Relatively minor discipline problems encountered in OR out of classrooms, or during school-related activities or events may result in assigned DETENTION time (amount of time will be determined by a teacher or administrator). Detentions will be served with assigned detention hall teacher--OR--the principal--either before or after school. All assigned detentions MUST be served within one day following the date the detention was originally assigned-UNLESS other arrangements are made with the teacher or principal. FAILURE to serve time as assigned and indicated above will result in doubling of time--and will be served on Wednesday, unless other arrangements are made with the teacher/principal. After a student accumulates four detentions in a semester, four hours of Wednesday school will be assigned. REMOVAL FROM CLASS More serious problems by a student may result in removal from a class, study hall or activity. Removal from the classroom means a student is sent to the building principal office. It shall be within the discretion of the person in charge to remove the student. Such action will normally result in a minimum of one hour of Wednesday school. A student removed from a class a second time during a semester will be assigned 2 hours of Wednesday school. A student removed a third time will not be reinstated to class until a conference with student, parent (guardian), teacher and principal has taken place, along with three hours of Wednesday school. A fourth removal will result in expulsion from the class and the possibility of receiving no credit for the class. WEDNESDAY SCHOOL Discipline problems encountered in OR out of classrooms, or during school-related activities or events and academic problems MAY result in assignment to Wednesday school. Amount of time will be determined by the teacher or administrator. One hour will be the minimum time assigned. Students assigned to Wednesday School MUST report to the supervisor immediately at 3:30 that day. The student MUST bring school work to do and/or study. No use of cell phone/electronics/computers in Wednesday school. FAILURE to report to Wednesday School as assigned will result in 1 day of OUT of school suspension. After 3 out of school suspensions, a student will be required to participate in a behavior contract, signed by both student and parents. Wednesday school hours totaling 12 hours will result in an out of school suspension. SUSPENSIONS •1 - 3 day in school and out of school suspensions may be given for major or chronic discipline problems. According to the Good Conduct Policy, students who have in or out of school suspension will be unable to participate in the day(s) of the suspension. Anyone who is serving a suspension on Friday will be unable to participate in Saturday’s activity.

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ALTERNATIVE DISCIPLINE Alternative discipline is a student-oriented program that MAY be used by teachers, principals, or even the Board of Education. It is an attempt to give a student who has had a serious or chronic problem the opportunity to change and/or correct a problem through a somewhat non-traditional approach. Such an alternative plan or contract must be initiated and developed by the student(s), then presented for approval to the appropriate "authorities" involved (teacher, principal, or school board). Such a plan must also meet the approval of parent(s)/guardian(s). Authorities and/or parents may require certain changes and/or stipulations in the plan prior to approval. If ALL parties involved cannot agree on such a plan, the "normal" disciplinary action will go into effect. EXPULSION

Expulsion is reserved for only the most serious or chronic problem. Expulsion from Class This can only be authorized by the principal. A teacher's recommendation, however, will be considered carefully. Expulsion from class may result in an automatic grade of "F" for the semester or arrangements for the student to complete the class at a different location. Students may request voluntary withdrawal from an elective class after the normal add/drop period, but such requests will be considered only under rare circumstances and with the consent of teacher and approval of principal. Such requests will not be considered after a student has been recommended for expulsion. Expulsion from class will not take place, officially, until a meeting with parent(s)/guardian (s), student, and principal has taken place. Expulsion from School This can only be authorized by the Board of Education. Principal and/or superintendent recommendations will be considered carefully. Expulsion from school will only take place for problems that have put students or staff in serious physical or emotional danger -- or, as a result of continuous or chronic disregard for school rules or common sense and decency.

USE AND/OR POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES (tobacco, alcohol, drugs)

Board Policy 502.7 Abuse of and/or illegal possession of any illegal or controlled substance on school property or at school sponsored events or activities, (participant or spectator) is strictly prohibited. Punishment will consist of: Wednesday school, 1-3 days of in-school suspension or 1-3 days out-of school suspension. Authorities will be notified. If the student(s) is(are) involved in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities the Good Conduct Policy will also go into affect. Eligibility to attend and/or participate in special school sponsored events or activities may also be affected. Such violations will be reported to law enforcement authorities.

TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT Board Policy 905.2 School district facilities and grounds, including school vehicles, are off limits for tobacco use. This requirement extends to students, employees and visitors. This policy applies at all times, including school-sponsored and nonschool-sponsored events. Persons failing to abide by this request are required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco product or leave the school district premises immediately. It is the responsibility of the administration to enforce this policy.

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WEAPONS Board Policy 502.6 The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-a-likes in school district facilities cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district. School district facilities are not an appropriate place for weapons, dangerous objects and look-a-likes. Weapons and other dangerous objects and look-a-likes will be taken from students and others who bring them onto the school district property or onto property within the jurisdiction of the school district or from students who are within the control of the school district. Parents of students found to possess weapons, dangerous objects or look-a-likes on school property are notified of the incident. Possession or confiscation of weapons or dangerous objects will be reported to law enforcement officials, and students will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. Students bringing firearms to school or knowingly possessing firearms at school will be expelled for not less than one year. The superintendent has the authority to recommend this expulsion requirement be modified for students on a case-bycase basis. Disciplinary actions of less than one year may be applied in the event a student possesses an unloaded, properly cased, or broken down hunting rifle or shotgun in a locked vehicle on school property. For purposes of this portion of this policy, the term "firearm" includes, but is not limited to, any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary or poison gas. Weapons under the control of law enforcement officials are exempt from this policy. The principal may allow authorized persons to display weapons, other dangerous objects or look-a-likes for educational purposes. Such a display will also be exempt from this policy. It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

DUE PROCESS Students who are suspended or expelled from school as punishment for infractions of school rules are entitled to due process. In general Due Process consists of: (1) student being informed of the infraction, (2) the opportunity for some type of hearing during which the student is informed of the evidence against him/her and can defend himself/herself, (3) the right to some type of appeal. Any appeal usually begins with the staff member who issues the punishment, and then proceeds to the principal, the superintendent, and finally to the board of education. During the hearing or appeal the student may be represented by a third party.

APPEALS PROCESS 1. Appeal of a discipline decision must be submitted in writing to the building principal within three school days of the declaration or penalty. The principal will meet with the student as soon as possible and provide the student with an explanation of the charges. The student will be given an opportunity to rebut the charges and present evidence on the student's own behalf. The meeting will be informal; however, the principal's decision shall be in writing and shall summarize the evidence upon which the principal relied in making a decision. The principal's decision shall be made within three (3) school days of the meeting with the student. 2. The decision of the building principal may be appealed to the superintendent. An appeal to the superintendent shall be in writing and delivered to the superintendent or superintendent's secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the principal's decision. The appeal to the superintendent shall specify the reasons for the appeal and all supporting information and facts. The decision of the superintendent shall be final unless it involves a suspension, in which case it may be appealed to the Board of Education. This appeal shall be in writing and filed with the Board secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the decision from the superintendent. A Board hearing shall be held as soon as reasonably practical. During the appeal, the student shall remain under suspension pending a decision by the Board, unless otherwise directed by the superintendent or the Board. The Board's decision shall be final. The degree to which due process is allowed for students depends on the severity of the punishment. If the punishment is not serious enough to create interference with constitutional interests in Life, Liberty or Property, then no due process need be given. This is based on a Supreme Court decision in which it found that due process was not required in the administration of corporal punishment.

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IV. ACTIVITIES H.S. EXTRA-CURRICULAR/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DEFINITIONS Extra-curricular activities include all school-sponsored programs that involve representing the Lynnville-Sully Schools publicly. Such activities and/or practices DO NOT, for the most part, occur during the regular school day, and DO NOT earn credit or receive grades. Co-curricular activities are school-sponsored programs that involve school time and may also involve representing Lynnville-Sully Schools publicly. Grades are issued and recorded on the student's permanent record but are NOT used in determining academic honor roll, and/or academic eligibility, or promotion/retention. Extra-curricular/Co-curricular activities offer students the opportunity to become "involved" in group activities and has a positive effect in the development of constructive attitudes for future citizenship and self-esteem. Students are encouraged to participate but must also understand that such participation is a privilege and carries with it conditions and responsibilities. The general guidelines for dress must be followed in extra-curricular activities to participate. ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES To be eligible to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activity, students must meet the requirements of the Boys and Girls Athletic Associations, AND the "GOOD CONDUCT Policy of the Lynnville-Sully School District. In addition, a student must have earned a minimum of 4 credits the previous semester. (A student who successfully completes approved summer school credit may regain his eligibility by the fall semester). Students may also be declared temporarily ineligible by the principal for academic and/or behavioral problems, for which a student has been informed (warned about). Such declarations may be appealed to the superintendent and Board of Education. Students may also be temporarily or permanently "suspended/expelled" from participation by the activity director or coach as a result of violations of pre-established rules/guidelines within the sport. Such "suspensions"/"expulsions" may be appealed to the principal, superintendent, and ultimately the Board of Education. ELIGIBILITY FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES All Lynnville-Sully High School students are eligible to participate in a school-sponsored co-curricular program. In order to represent the school in a public performance or contest, however, a student must meet the requirements of the "GOOD CONDUCT" Policy of the Lynnville-Sully School District. Students may also be declared temporarily ineligible by the principal for academic and/or behavioral problems, for which a student has been informed (warned about). Such declarations may be appealed to the superintendent and Board of Education. Students may also be temporarily or permanently "suspended/expelled" from participation by the activity director as a result of violations of pre-established rules/ guidelines within the activity. Such suspensions/expulsions" may be appealed to the principal, superintendent, and ultimately the Board of Education. A student's grade WILL be lowered for an unexcused absence from a scheduled "performance.” The decision may be appealed to the principal.

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DEFINITION/IMPORTANCE "SPECIAL" activities include any school-sponsored activity that may or may not involve regular school time. Such activities may have academic, social, or entertainment value, but will normally not involve written assignments or grades (e.g. homecoming, homecoming dance, prom, senior trip, etc.) ELIGIBILITY All Lynnville-Sully /High School students will be eligible to participate in such activities, provided they meet preestablished conditions/requirements including, but not limited to, the Good Conduct Policy. Conditions/requirements will be established by the activity sponsor and/or principal. In addition to such conditions /requirements, the principal and/or activity director MAY declare a student ineligible to participate for other not obvious reasons. Problem with one activity MAY cause a student to become ineligible for one or more of the other activities. PLEASE NOTE A student MUST be in school the ENTIRE DAY in order to be eligible to participate in ANY activity (extracurricular or special) UNLESS authorized otherwise by the principal. Such authorization will ONLY result from very special circumstances/situations, including PRE-APPROVED doctor or dentist appointments, funerals, etc. IF IN DOUBT--ASK BEFORE being gone!! Those students who go to doctor/dentist will be required to bring written clearance from the doctor/dentist in order to participate. A student who is more than just a few minutes tardy to school will run the risk of becoming ineligible for any day’s activity, unless they have a legitimate excuse. A student gone the day before an activity to be held on a non-school day will need to receive clearance to participate from an administrator or designee before they can actually participate. Such clearance will usually involve a written excuse from a parent/guardian. The administrator MAY, however, require written clearance from a professional if illness/injury was involved and the activity could involve aggravation of such illness/injury. Any student who is absent for unauthorized and/or unacceptable reasons WILL NOT be eligible to participate.

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES School organizations are any of several groups of students that have a particular interest and/or purpose, that hopefully provide students an opportunity to become "involved", which can then lead to the development and/or improvement of personal qualities/skills that will help students to "grow" as an individual and/or just have "fun"! Some examples of organizations available to Lynnville-Sully high school students include: *Student Council *FFA *Drama

*Honor Society *Foreign Language Club

*FCA

*Drill Team

Most of these organizations have officers and/or positions that involve different types of responsibilities and duties. At times, these organizations form committees that also have particular "jobs"!

CALENDAR CONFLICTS Teachers, sponsors, coaches and administrators will make every effort to see that the students of the Lynnville-Sully Community Schools can participate in all of the events that appear on the calendar. Every effort will be made to have exact dates, sites and times of the events placed on the calendar. There are over 400 scheduled activities in the Lynnville-Sully Schools. The vast majority of conflicts will be eliminated if they occur, with the input of coaches, sponsors, activity directors, and principals. GUIDELINES 1. The Performances, i.e. athletic contests, concerts, presentations, have priority over any practice. In the event this conflict exists, the student is excused from practice without penalty.

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2. When Performances of more than one activity have been scheduled at the same time those of higher priority will take precedence over those ranked lower. The priorities (#1 highest - #5 lowest) are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

State Activity Regional Competition Sectional Competition Conference Tournaments Invitational & Local Scheduled Events

IN THE ABOVE PRIORITY, ITEMS THAT ARE ON THE SCHEDULED CALENDAR WILL HAVE PRIORITY OVER ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SCHEDULED AFTER THE CALENDAR HAS BEEN PRINTED. IF AN ACTIVITY IS RESCHEDULED THE ACTIVITY WILL RETAIN ITS PRIORITY. HOWEVER, IF THEY ARE EQUAL THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITY WILL MAINTAIN PRIORITY. 3. When activities of equal priority have been scheduled, and a conflict cannot be resolved by the professional staff, the student and parent will be permitted to make the choice without penalty from either activity. If the parent and student do not make a decision, the principal will make the decision after reviewing all of the alternatives. 4. In order that individuals do not become involved in semantics, a definition of the priority system is as follows: State Competition: State sponsored Regional Competitions: State sponsored Sectional Competition: State sponsored Invitational, Invited to participate Local Schedule: All activities scheduled, not including above Performance: In front of audience Practice: Not in front of audience

SENIOR CLASS TRIP Standards that students must meet before they are allowed to go on the class trip: 1. The student must be in a position to meet all graduation requirements. 2. The student must pass all L-S required classes. A student who fails a required course must have attempted to retake and pass that course at Lynnville-Sully. Students unable to schedule a time to retake the class after making a reasonable attempt to do so or unable to pass on subsequent attempts to retake the course may apply for reinstatement of eligibility to participate in the senior trip during that student’s senior year.* 3. The student must have met all financial and other class duties/responsibilities. 4. During the student’s senior year, they must have no more than one good conduct violation and zero violations of rule A of the Good Conduct Code or convictions for a felony. The senior year is defined as starting when the junior year is completed. Students are expected to follow school good conduct rules while on the trip. Students serving suspensions for good conduct violations at the time of the trip will be unable to participate in the senior trip. *Application of Reinstatement (applicable only for IEP students, students who have put forth full effort and are still unable to pass the class or students with special scheduling issues that prevent them form retaking a course to pass it.) The student application for reinstatement must be in writing. This application must show evidence of academic growth, an explanation of why the student should be reinstated and any other evidence the student wishes to be considered as a part of the application. In considering reinstatement the principal will, in addition to the evidence contained with the application, consider input from the student’s teachers, including the teacher whose class was failed if that teacher is still employed by the district. If a student wishes to appeal a denial of reinstatement, that student must follow the appeals procedure as described on page 17.

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COMMENCEMENT Only students who have met all graduation requirements shall be granted diplomas and permitted to participate in commencement ceremonies. Students are not required to participate in commencement ceremonies and may voluntarily choose not to. On recommendation of administrators, however, the Board of Directors may exclude students from participation in such ceremonies for violation of rules established for the orderly governance of the school. In such cases, diplomas would be issued privately.

INSURANCE Students participating in intramural or extracurricular athletics must have health and accident insurance. Students must bring written proof of such insurance or participate in the insurance program offered by the school district. The cost of the school insurance is the responsibility of the student, and is a contract between the student and the insurance company NOT between the student and the school district.

V. GENERAL GUIDELINES SCHOOL HOURS Classes begin at 8:20 and end at 3:30 p.m. Students may be in the building at other times, when under the direct supervision of a teacher. Students are to remain on the school grounds from the time they arrive in the morning until they leave at the close of the day. Exceptions must be approved by the administration. GUM Gum and small candy are allowed at the teacher’s discretion in the high school building. Gum and small candy are not allowed in the Middle School building. BALLOONS/FLOWERS Balloons and flowers need to be kept at the office. CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cell phones are allowed to be used in school before 8:20 a.m., between classes (during passing periods) during lunch, and after 3:30 p.m. Penalties for cell phone misuse are outlined in the discipline matrix. The use/possession of cell phones during activities and on busses is left to the discretion of the principal, Activity Director, and/or activity sponsor. I-Pods, MP3 players, and other electronic devices should not be used during the day unless under direct supervision of a teacher.. A student’s refusal to turn over the cell phone to staff or administration when caught misusing the phone can result in consequences of good conduct policy violation and/or may include Wednesday School or suspension. It will also result in the student being banned from using a cell phone on school property for the remainder of the school year. ILLNESS/INJURY If a student becomes ill or injured, he/she should report to his normal classroom or study hall teacher - or to the office and obtain a pass prior to going to the school nurse, who will decide what should be done. If the school nurse is not present, report to the office. Students are NOT to leave the building because of illness/injury without authorization. Normally, a parent/guardian or approved adult will need to take the student home /doctor/hospital if needed. Students with physical or emotional problems are to report to the classroom or study hall teacher BEFORE going to a nurse or elsewhere. Failure to do so may result in an un-excused absence and/or detention. APPEARANCE & DRESS (Code 502.1) Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment. The standards will be those generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting. Standards for participation in voluntary activities may necessitate specific requirements due to the nature of the activity. The board expects students to be clean and well-groomed and wear clothes in good repair and appropriate for the time, place and occasion. Clothing or other apparel promoting products illegal for use by minors and clothing displaying obscene material, profanity, or reference to prohibited conduct are disallowed. While the primary responsibility for appearance lies with the students and their parents, appearance disruptive to the education program will not be

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tolerated. When, in the judgment of a principal, a student's appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications. The following list includes examples of clothing which is considered inappropriate, disruptive or unreasonably infringes on others rights and is not allowed: A. Backless, strapless, spaghetti strap, one shoulder, off-the-shoulder, or halter tops (unless covered by another shirt). B. Suggestive clothing that exposes midriff or cleavage. C. Skirts, shorts, or skorts that are too short. Skirts must be at least as long as the index finger tip with arms naturally extended down from the shoulder. D. Thin t-shirts worn over colored undergarments. E. Pants, slacks, or shorts worn below the hips. F. Pants, slacks, or shorts with holes in inappropriate places. G. Hats or other head coverings in the school buildings. H. Clothing or accessories that: a. Promote the use of alcohol or drugs b. Include profane or offensive language/pictures c. Include sexually inappropriate or racially biased material or references I. Bandannas are not allowed at school. J. Undergarments/Underwear/Bra straps are not to be visible. K. Any clothing that calls undue attention and may disrupt the educational climate. Anyone coming to school dressed in an improper way may be sent home and the time missed will be made up as detention time. The final decision about what is extreme or unusual will rest with the administration. INTERROGATION BY OUTSIDE AGENCY If an individual, such as a law enforcement officer wishes to interrogate a student, the request must go through school administration. The request will be granted when in the discretion of the administration such action is in the best interest of the student's welfare. The request may be made by a child abuse investigator, or the interrogation request may be supported by a court order. Prior to allowing the interrogation, the administrator shall attempt to contact the parent or guardian of the child and inform them of the request and ask if they wish to be present. SCHOOL PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT Students will be held responsible for the proper and reasonable care of school property and equipment. Failure to do so will result in discipline action and/or monetary compensation. Any student caught (or strongly implicated) hanging on basketball rims or nets in the middle school or high school gyms will be charged a minimum of $25.00 for such actions. Should obvious damage result, cost for fixing and/or replacing will be charged to the student as well. VISITORS Parents/grandparents and other interested relatives or adults are welcome and encouraged to visit our school. Advance notice is requested whenever possible. ALL VISITORS (adult and youth) are to report to the office to receive clearance before visiting classrooms. Youth visitors may be asked to supply verification as to the legitimacy of the visit. LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS/BUILDING No STUDENT is to leave the school grounds for ANY length of time--WITHOUT parent permission and approval of an administrator or authorized representative. Students may leave the school building for legitimate reasons to go to the parking lot or other campus locations with the permission of a teacher or administrator. PERSONAL PROPERTY Avoid bringing unnecessary amounts of money or valuables to school and keep such secured as much as possible. Respect the property of others and not take or damage such in any way, as severe punishment/consequences can be expected. Unsecured property that is NOT yours is still NOT yours to take or damage! Personal property should be labeled whenever possible. Articles lost should be reported to the office and an attempt will be made to help locate them. Likewise, articles found should be taken to the office or given to a teacher or custodian.

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RESTROOM USE IF STUDENTS NEED TO USE THE RESTROOM BETWEEN CLASSES, CHECK WITH YOUR NEXT CLASSROOM TEACHER FIRST. Students may request a restroom pass from the classroom teacher. Unless it is an “emergency,” teachers have the prerogative to deny and/or delay such requests. Abuse of this privilege can result in limited restroom privileges and/or detention time. Lockers - Search and Seizure (Code 502.8R1) All school property is held in public trust by the Board of Directors. School authorities may, without a search warrant, search a student, student's locker, desks, work areas, or automobile under reasonable suspicion and scope. If a search needs to take place, it will be done to maintain order and discipline in the school, promote the educational environment, and protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel. School authorities may seize illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search. Types of Searches I.

Searches, in general.

A. Reasonable Suspicion: A search of a student, student protected areas, and school lockers, desks and other assigned school facilities will only be justified when there are reasonable grounds for the suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating the law or school rules, or regulations. Reasonable suspicion may be formed by considering factors such as the following: i)

eyewitness observations by employees;

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information received from reliable sources;

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suspicious behavior by the student; or,

iv) the student's past history and school record. (Note: this factor alone is not sufficient to provide the basis for a reasonable suspicion.) Reasonable Scope: A search will be permissible in its scope or intrusiveness only when the methods and type(s) of search used are reasonably related to the circumstances giving rise to the need for the search and are not excessively intrusive. Reasonableness of scope or intrusiveness is based on factors such as the following: 1.

the age of the student(s);

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the gender of the student(s);

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the nature of the infraction; and

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the emergency requiring the search without delay.

TYPES OF SEARCHES Personal 1. A student's protected areas (e.g., purse, backpack, etc.) may be searched when a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe the student is in possession of illegal or contraband items or has violated school rules or regulations. Such a search may take place without the student being present, provided that the student is informed of the search either prior to or as soon as is reasonably practical after the search is conducted.

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Personal searches of a student require more compelling circumstances to be considered reasonable.

(1) Pat-Down Search: If a pat-down search or a search of a student's garments (such as jackets, socks, pockets, etc.) is conducted, it will be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex as the student and with another adult witness of the same sex present, when feasible. (2) While school authorities cannot conduct a strip search1, a more intrusive search, short of a strip search, of the student's person and personal effects is permissible in emergency situations when the health and safety of students, employees or visitors are threatened. Such a search may only be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex as the student, with another adult witness of the same sex present unless the health or safety of students will be endangered by the delay which may be caused by following these procedures. Lockers and Other School Property 1. Inspections: Although school lockers and other school property are temporarily assigned to individual students, they remain the property of the school district at all times. The student has no expectation of privacy in any locker, desk, or other facility even though they are permitted to lock such school property assigned to them. Unannounced, periodic inspections of all or a random selection of student lockers, desks, and other school facilities may be conducted by school officials in the presence of the student or another person. Any contraband discovered during such searches shall be confiscated by school officials. 2. Searches: The contents of a student’s locker and other assigned school property may be searched when a school official has a reasonable suspicion that such a search may yield evidence that the student has or is violating the law or a school rule and such a search would not be excessively intrusive. Such searches will be conducted in the presence of another adult witness, when feasible. Such a search may take place without the student being present, provided the student is informed of the search either prior to or as soon as is reasonably practical after the search is conducted. Automobile Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots. The interior of a student's automobile on the school premises may be searched if the school official has a reasonable suspicion that the search will produce evidence the student has or is violating the law or a school rule and the search is reasonably related to the objectives of the search and is not overly intrusive.

NOTICE You are hereby given notice that: Pursuant to the Lynnville-Sully Community School District's Search and Seizure policy, school officials (meaning licensed school employees and unlicensed school employees employed for security or supervision purposes) are allowed to conduct periodic inspections of all or a randomly selected number of school lockers without prior notice. Any periodic inspection of lockers pursuant to District policy shall only occur either in the presence of the student(s) whose lockers are being inspected or in the presence of at least one other person. A locker inspection may be accomplished using such methods including, but not limited to, a visual search of lockers by school officials or the use, by school officials or others hired at their direction, of a drug sniffing animal. “ NOON HOUR" There will be only one lunch period for the middle school and one for the high school. Various classes will be dismissed periodically on a rotational basis to eat. All food and/or beverages are to be consumed in the lunch room. High School student who live within the Sully city limits are allowed open-campus privileges for the lunch period with a signed parent permission slip. Open-campus can be removed at the discretion of the administration. 1

Iowa law specifically does not permit strip searches to be conducted by school authorities (however, law enforcement officials are permitted to conduct such a search under certain conditions).

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BEVERAGE MACHINES Beverage Machines are to be used only before school or after school. Deposit containers in proper waste containers. Use beverage machines before and after school, or at other times designated by a classroom or study hall teacher. Beverages are not to be purchased over lunch. Problems in returning cans/bottles to proper places may result in higher prices and/or discontinuance of use. Beverage containers are not to be stored in lockers. Beverages are to be consumed only in the lobby, and occasionally in specific classrooms as a reward, when a teacher gives prior permission. After school beverages should be in the lobby only. For consumption in the classrooms, beverages should be obtained within five (5) minutes of the start of classes to minimize disruption of the study hall atmosphere. Profits go to YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL. BOOKS All students are encouraged to cover their textbooks. Book covers can be purchased in the high school library and middle school office. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT State law forbids schools employees from using corporal punishment against any student. Certain actions by school employees are not considered corporal punishment. Additionally, school employees may use “reasonable and necessary force, not designed or intended to cause pain” to do certain things, such as prevent hard to persons or property. State law also places limits on school employees’ abilities to restrain or confine and detain any student. The law limits why, how, where, and for how long a school employee may restrain or confine and detain a child. If a child is restrained or confined and detained, the school must maintain documentation and must provide certain types of notice to the child’s parent. If you have any questions about this state law, please contact your school. The complete text of the law and additional information is available on the Iowa Department of Education’s web site: www.iowa.gov/educate. LIBRARY The library is for your use and we will do everything we can to help you find what you are looking for: fiction or reference books, magazines, pamphlets, etc. The fiction hardback books are on the shelf alphabetically by the author's last name. The reference books are on the shelves according to the Dewey Decimal system. Biographies are shelved alphabetically as to subject. If you need help, ask your teacher or the person in charge of the library or study hall. There is a card file in the library for fiction and non-fiction books. There is also Compton's Encyclopedia on computer in the library for your use. In order to keep the library functioning properly, there must be rules. A student may visit the library only if he has a library pass issued by his teacher or study hall teacher. A student must behave quietly in the library or he will be asked to leave and will lose his library privileges. Books are checked out for four weeks, magazines for one day. There are, however, certain books which are not to be removed from the library such as encyclopedias. Books such as these will clearly state on the cover "DO NOT REMOVE FROM LIBRARY". To check out a book, write your name on the library card and put it in the holder provided. Take a date due slip and put it in the pocket of the book. Return books to the book cart. DO NOT PLACE BOOKS BACK ON THE SHELF. Return books and magazines promptly so that others may read them. Overdue lists are posted weekly and there are fines for overdue books. Students not returning books at the end of the school year will be expected to pay for them. Refunds will be given if the books are returned at a later date. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION It is the belief of the faculty, administration, and the members of the Board of Education that the school grounds or school sponsored activities /events is not the place for the display of affection between students. The following types of actions are considered as improper in school: embracing, close body contact, holding hands, kissing, and similar types of actions. The one exception is school dances, but moderation will be expected.

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Students who are observed displaying affection on the school grounds or at school-sponsored events /activities will be dealt with in the following manner: 1. 2. 3.

Conference with principal Parent notification Appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken if action continues.

NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK/SCHOOL-RELATED PHOTOS Inappropriate behavior while posing for a photograph will result in: 1. 2. 3.

2 hours Wednesday school 4 hours Wednesday school Suspension

STUDY HALLS GUIDELINES 1.

Students should have a book to read after schoolwork is finished.

2. Students may go to their school locker for schoolwork or books. Students may not access their gym locker during study hall. Students must return within a few minutes. Abuse of a locker pass will result in loss of pass privileges. 3. Teachers may issue a ten-minute pass for one or two students to the library during your class or study hall to look for a book or other library resources. Remember, there are no student computers or adult supervisors in the library. Library hours before school 7:45 am – 8:20 am; after school 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Students will sign books out on their own. 4. Students may use the restrooms by the office or science room; not the locker rooms. Abuse of the bathroom pass will result in loss of pass privileges. 5.

No talking without teacher permission.

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Students may access school computers. No cell phones/electronic devices use in study hall.

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Please call the office to inform Susan or Lorie a student is coming to the office.

ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Any school employee who commits acts of physical or sexual abuse, including inappropriate and intentional sexual behavior, toward students is subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including discharge. The Lynnville-Sully School District will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school employees by investigating or arranging for full investigation of any allegation. The processing of a complaint or allegation will be handled confidentially to the maximum extent possible. All employees are required to assist in the investigation when requested to provide information, and to maintain the confidentiality of the reporting and investigating process. The Lynnville-Sully School District has appointed a level-one investigator(s) and alternate(s), and has arranged for and contracted with a trained, experienced professional to serve as the level-two investigator. The level-one investigator(s) and alternate(s) are trained in the conducting of an investigation. The level-one investigators are Mrs. DeBoef, K-12 Counselor, and Shane Ehresman, Superintendent. The superintendent or designee shall prescribe rules in accordance with the rules adopted by the State Board of Education to carry out this policy.

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ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY Board Policy 104 Harassment and bullying of students and employees are against federal, state and local policy, and are not tolerated by the board. The board is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the board has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment of students by students, school employees, and volunteers who have direct contact with students will not be tolerated in the school or school district. The board prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization, of students, based on any of the following actual or perceived traits or characteristics, including but not limited to, age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Harassment against employees based upon race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability is also prohibited. This policy is in effect while students or employees are on property within the jurisdiction of the board; while on school-owned or school-operated vehicles; while attending or engaged in school-sponsored activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school or school district. If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of this policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion. If after an investigation a school employee is found to be in violation of this policy, the employee shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including, termination. If after an investigation a school volunteer is found to be in violation of this policy, the volunteer shall be subject to appropriate measures up to, and including, exclusion from school grounds. “Volunteer” means an individual who has regular, significant contact with students. Harassment and bullying mean any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions: • Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property; • Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. “Electronic” means any communication involving the transmission of information by wire, radio, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other similar means. “Electronic” includes but is not limited to communication via electronic mail, internet-based communications, pager service, cell phones, electronic text messaging or similar technologies. Harassment and bullying may include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors and circumstances: • Verbal, nonverbal, physical or written harassment, bullying, hazing, or other victimization that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; • Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; • Implied or explicit threats concerning one's grades, achievements, property, etc. that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; • Demeaning jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; and/or • Unreasonable interference with a student's performance or creation of an intimidating, offensive, or hostile learning environment. Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: • Submission to the conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of the student’s education or benefits; • Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a school employee is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that student; or

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The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education environment.

In situations between students and school officials, faculty, staff, or volunteers who have direct contact with students, bullying and harassment may also include the following behaviors: • Requiring that a student submit to bullying or harassment by another student, either explicitly or implicitly, as a term or condition of the targeted student’s education or participation in school programs or activities; and/or • Requiring submission to or rejection of such conduct as a basis for decisions affecting the student. Any person who promptly, reasonably, and in good faith reports an incident of bullying or harassment under this policy to a school official, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability relating to such report and to the person’s participation in any administrative, judicial, or other proceeding relating to the report. Individuals who knowingly file a false complaint may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a bullying or harassment complaint or assisted or participated in a harassment investigation or proceeding, is also prohibited. Individuals who knowingly file false harassment complaints and any person who gives false statements in an investigation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures, as shall any person who is found to have retaliated against another in violation of this policy. Any student found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion. Any school employee found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, termination of employment. Any school volunteer found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, exclusion from school grounds. The school or school district will promptly and reasonably investigate allegations of bullying or harassment. The building principals or designee will be responsible for handling all complaints by students alleging bullying or harassment. The superintendent or designee will be responsible for handling all complaints by employees alleging bullying or harassment. It also is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the investigator and principals, to develop procedures regarding this policy. The superintendent also is responsible for organizing training programs for students, school officials, faculty, staff, and volunteers who have direct contact with students. The training will include how to recognize harassment and what to do in case a student is harassed. It will also include proven effective harassment prevention strategies. The superintendent will also develop a process for evaluating the effectiveness of the policy in reducing bullying and harassment in the board. The superintendent shall report to the board on the progress of reducing bullying and harassment in the board.

ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES Board Policy 104.R1 Individuals who feel that they have been harassed should: • Communicate to the harasser that the individual expects the behavior to stop, if the individual is comfortable doing so. If the individual wants assistance communicating with the harasser, the individual should ask a teacher, counselor or principal to help. • If the harassment does not stop, or the individual does not feel comfortable confronting the harasser, the individual should: -- tell a teacher, counselor or principal; and -- write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the teacher, counselor or principal including; • what, when and where it happened; • who was involved; • exactly what was said or what the harasser did; • witnesses to the harassment; • what the student said or did, either at the time or later; • how the student felt; and • how the harasser responded.

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COMPLAINT PROCEDURE An individual who believes that the individual has been harassed or bullied will notify the building principal, the designated investigator. The alternate investigator is the Superintendent of Schools. The investigator may request that the individual complete the Harassment/Bullying Complaint form and turn over evidence of the harassment, including, but not limited to, letters, tapes, or pictures. The complainant shall be given a copy of the completed complaint form. Information received during the investigation is kept confidential to the extent possible. The investigator, with the approval of the principal, or the principal has the authority to initiate an investigation in the absence of a written complaint. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE The investigator will reasonably and promptly commence the investigation upon receipt of the complaint. The investigator will interview the complainant and the alleged harasser. The alleged harasser may file a written statement in response to the complaint. The investigator may also interview witnesses as deemed appropriate. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigator will make written findings and conclusions as to each allegation of harassment and report the findings and conclusions to the principal. The investigator will provide a copy of the findings of the investigation to the principal. RESOLUTION OF THE COMPLAINT Following receipt of the investigator's report, the principal may investigate further, if deemed necessary, and make a determination of any appropriate additional steps which may include discipline. Prior to the determination of the appropriate remedial action, the principal may, at the principal's discretion, interview the complainant and the alleged harasser. The principal will file a written report closing the case and documenting any disciplinary action taken or any other action taken in response to the complaint. The complainant, the alleged harasser and the investigator will receive notice as to the conclusion of the investigation. The principal will maintain a log of information necessary to comply with Iowa Department of Education reporting procedures. POINTS TO REMEMBER IN THE INVESTIGATION • • • •

Evidence uncovered in the investigation is confidential. Complaints must be taken seriously and investigated. No retaliation will be taken against individuals involved in the investigation process. Retaliators will be disciplined up to and including suspension and expulsion.

CONFLICTS If the investigator is a witness to the incident, the alternate investigator shall investigate.

FAMILY NIGHT/FAMILY DAY Wednesday night is designated as family night. The school tries to cooperate by not scheduling activities on Wednesday unless assigned to participate in a state association activity on a Wednesday night. School sponsored practices and activities should not be scheduled after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sunday is designated as family day. There should be no Sunday activities unless prior approval of the administration and school board is attained.

LUNCH PROGRAM All students must deposit money into their lunch account. Checks should be made payable to the Lynnville-Sully Community Schools. Prices for lunch and milk are listed in the fall school newsletter. Seconds on lunch will be offered and the prices posted by the lunchroom. It is the responsibility of the students to keep a positive balance in their account. If a negative balance persists, an alternative lunch may be provided for the student.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Substitute teachers will be instructed to refer the names of any students who are behavior problems to the principal or the regular teachers. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against these students. Substitute teachers have the same authority for student control as regular teachers!

TELEPHONE CALLS Teachers or students will not be called out of class to answer the telephone except in cases of emergency. Please leave the message or ask that the student call at a later time. Students may use an office telephone during their break times or with permission from their teacher and a hall pass.

GUIDANCE COUNSELING The Counselor is available to see students during the day. It is best to schedule an appointment with her in advance when possible. Students are not to loiter in the counselor's office during the day if the counselor is not in. Students, who are interested in meeting with college/trade school representatives, should check the daily announcements--and the walls outside of the counselor’s office for dates and times. Students are to MAKE SURE they have communicated with classroom and/or study hall teachers BEFORE going--preferable at least a day ahead. Students will be counted as absent from class, but not from school and are responsible for ALL make-up work (a make-up slip is NOT required, however).

COMPUTERS & COMPUTER ROOM Computer Room Use Computer use is a privilege and should be supervised at all times. Students are not to use a computer without the direct permission of a faculty member. Such use is expected to be for school purposes unless approval otherwise by a faculty member. Use of printers and school paper is strictly for school use and can only be used for non-school purposes with proper authorization and financial compensation as determined by an administrator. Passes for the computer lab must state the purpose for being in the lab. Students are not to use computers for games etc - not approved directly and daily by a faculty member. All computers are off limits during the lunch period. Likewise computer use before and after school must be approved by a faculty member who must be in the building and willing to be responsible for the student(s). Misuse or unauthorized use of computers will result in temporary or permanent ban from use of computers as determined by an administrator in consultation with faculty.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student council, composed of representatives of each class, is elected. Classes and groups planning events should first clear the event and proposed date with the administration and then present the event and the date to the student council for approval.

STUDENT FUNDS, DUES, AND FINES All student funds should be turned into the class treasurer or sponsor who will give it to the secretary at the main office where a receipt will be issued for the group's amount. All bills for activities will be paid for by checks from the activity fund by the principal. Class treasurers and any other persons collecting money should not leave money in lockers, desks, restrooms, etc. Students may be assessed fines, charges, or fees for the material needed in a course, for overdue school materials, for participating in activities, or for misuse of school property.

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The board believes students should respect school district property and assist in its preservation for future use by others. Students may be assessed fines, charges, or fees for the materials needed in a course, for overdue school materials, for participating in activities, or for misuse of school property. The superintendent will inform the board of the dollar amount to be charged to students or others for fines, charges, or fees annually. Parents of students meeting specific financial eligibility standards will be eligible for a waiver of student fees or a reduction of student fees based upon the request of the parent. It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

HIGH SCHOOL DANCES Each dance must have the approval of the principal before it can be held. The principal will consider only one dance a month. Approval will require a list of chaperones for the event. Who May Attend High School Dances High school dances are open to all high school students of Lynnville-Sully and their dates. All other dances are reserved for just the high school students attending Lynnville-Sully and their date. Anyone inviting a person from outside the school is responsible for the person's actions. A disruptive guest will not be admitted to future dances. All dates must be signed up at the office 2 days prior to the dance. Except for homecoming and prom dance which may be open until 12:30 a.m. dances will be on a night that school does not convene the next day and will end at midnight or before. Regulations 1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

A student attending the dance must be in attendance within one hour after the dance starts. An exception to this may be made if the principal is contacted during the day preceding the dance, the excuse is accepted and the activity sponsors notified. All students (and guests) must sign in when arriving at the dance and sign out when leaving, noting their departure time. Students leaving the dance will not be allowed back in the building. An adult chaperone may make an exception in rare cases and report it to the principal. All rules and regulations with regard to dress, smoking, use of alcohol and other drugs, etc. will be in effect. In other words, all school rules apply for all students and guests. A. The sponsor organization may apply to the student council to designate another acceptable form of dress. The student council will seek board action before such exceptions are granted. All students must have attended school the entire day to come to the dance unless it was an absence that was approved by the principal prior to the absence. SPONSORS

A minimum of four adult chaperones are to be at the dance. At least three of these are to be teachers. One teacher must be from the sponsoring organization. The fourth chaperone, if not a teacher, must be a parent of a high school student.

1. 2. 3.

CANCELLATION A dance will be canceled at any time the chaperones think that the rules are not being followed. Other dances will be canceled or reduced for the rest of the year if a breach of policies happens or problems arise because of the dances. This will be done by the principal's recommendations to the superintendent. Any violators may be brought before the student council if the council so desires. Problems which could cause cancellation of dances include, but are not limited to: A. B. C. D. E.

Students using alcoholic beverages before, during or after the dance. Smoking, chewing tobacco, or drug usage in the building or on school grounds. Abuse of school property. Complaints from town officials about improper use of vehicles before or after the dance. Complaints from people living near the school about excessive noises or property damage.

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VI. HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATES Students, who wish to participate in athletics or are enrolling in the district for the first time, shall have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of such an examination to the principal. This certificate of health will be kept on file at the building in which the child is attending. Students enrolling for the first time in the district shall also submit a certificate of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, and rubella. Exemptions from this immunization requirement will be allowed only for medical or religious reasons. The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Exemption to be exempt from this requirement.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION Board Policy 507.2 Some students may need prescription and nonprescription medication to participate in their educational program. Medication shall be administered when the student's parent or guardian (hereafter "parent") provides a signed and dated written statement requesting medication administration and the medication is in the original, labeled container, either as dispensed or in the manufacturer's container. When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by an authorized practitioner with the student and the student's parent. Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medications may self-administer their medication. A written statement by the student's parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated. By law, students with asthma or other airway constricting diseases may self-administer their medication upon approval of their parents and prescribing physician regardless of competency. Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse, physician, persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course, or be an authorized practitioner, including, parents. A medication administration course and periodic update shall be conducted by a registered nurse or licensed pharmacist, and a record of course completion kept on file at the agency. A written medication administration record shall be on file including: • date; • student’s name; • prescriber or person authorizing administration; • medication; • medication dosage; • administration time; • administration method; • signature and title of the person administering medication; and • any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions. Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented. Emergency protocols for medication-related reactions shall be posted. Medication information shall be confidential information.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Students with a communicable disease will be allowed to attend school as long as they are physically able to do so and so long as their presence does not create a substantial risk that others will catch the disease. The term "communicable disease" means an infectious or contagious disease spread from person to person or animal to person. Once the administration, in conjunction with the school nurse, decides that the student's condition poses a health threat to other students, the student will be excluded from school for the duration of the period of contagion. In order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, parents should use their good judgment in keeping sick children home from school. When the administration has knowledge of the presence of a communicable disease, the State Department of Health will be notified.

ILLNESS AND INJURY If a student becomes ill or is injured at school, the student's parents will be notified as soon as possible. Emergency or minor first aid will be administered if a person competent to do so is available. In any event, ill or injured students will be

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turned over to the care of the students' parents or qualified medical personnel as quickly as possible. Every year parents will be asked to complete an emergency medical form providing necessary information to be used in the case of an illness or injury. Injuries shall be reported and within 24 hours a "Preliminary Accident Report" will be filed in the principal's office.

VII. TRANSPORTATION REGULAR BUS ROUTES Students will ride in the bus assigned by the Superintendent of Schools on the established route for the current year. Any changes in assignments will have to be approved by the superintendent. SPECIAL EVENTS TRANSPORTATION Where school vehicles are used for transportation of students to out-of-town school sponsored events, all students are expected to ride both to and from said event. Exceptions to this policy are the following: EXCEPTIONS: 1. If the parent or legal guardian personally requests and signs a release form in the presence of the authorized faculty representative in charge of the group. 2. The school administrators may consider a written request presented by the parent or legal guardian in person to have the child return with a grandparent or sibling that has graduated. If the request is granted then “same” must sign the release form in the presence of the authorized faculty representative in charge of the group. Under special circumstances a written request presented by the parent or legal guardian in person to have the child return with one designated “other adult” will be considered by school administration. Only one specified “other adult” may take the responsibility of a student from school sponsored events for the duration of the activity season. This other adult must be 21 years of age and must sign the release form in the presence of the authorized faculty representative in charge of the group. 3. Under highly special circumstances, a student may be allowed to drive to or be taken by parent or other adult to a school-sponsored activity. Such circumstances would need to be carefully explained to an administrator AND approved by them AND the activity sponsor/coach BEFORE authorization would be considered.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Consequences for Bus Misconduct A.

B.

Consequences. Consequences for school bus misconduct will apply to all regular and activity routes. Decisions regarding a student’s ability to ride the bus in connection with co-curricular and extra-curricular events (for example, field trips or competitions) will be at the sole discretion of the School District. Parents or guardians will be notified of any suspension of bus privileges. 1.

The “first note is only a WARNING that the misconduct has taken place. Parents or guardian are asked to contact the bus driver about the warning. (This note must be signed and returned to the driver tomorrow morning.)

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The “second” note will bring DISCIPLINARY ACTION and possible suspension of the bus riding privileges from 1 to 5 days. Parents or guardian must meet with the bus driver, Transportation Supervisor, and Building Principal to address the violation and corrective action taken.

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The “third” note may bring complete SUSPENSION from riding the bus. (Parents or guardian must meet with the bus driver, The Director of Transportation, Principal and Superintendent if student is to be allowed to ride the bus after the suspension period – and then – only if proper corrective measures have been worked out.)

Other Discipline. Based on the severity of a student’s conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time. Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion from school may result from school bus/bus stop misconduct.

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Vandalism/Bus Damage. Students damaging school buses will be responsible for the damages. Failure to pay such damages (or make arrangements to pay) within two weeks may result in the loss of bus privileges until damages are paid.

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Criminal Conduct. In cases involving criminal conduct (for example, assault, weapons, possession or vandalism), the Superintendent, local law enforcement officials will be informed.

E.

Cell Phone/Electronic Devices. Students using a cell phone or other electronic devices in an inappropriate manner on the school bus will be subject to disciplinary consequences. 1. First offense: Cell phone/electronic device remains in the possession of the bus driver for five days at the beginning of each route. At the end of the route, the bus driver will return the device to the student. 2. Second offense: Cell phone/electronic device remains in the possession of the bus driver for ten days at the beginning of each route. At the end of the route, the bus driver will return the device to the student. 3. Third offense: Cell phone/electronic device remains in the possession of the bus driver for 30 days at the beginning of each route. At the end of the route, the bus driver will return the device to the student.

Bus Rules and Regulations 1.

School Bus riders shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Formal classroom behavior is not required of students riding a school bus. An informal atmosphere, which encourages pupils to relax and enjoy the ride is desirable. 2. The driver is responsible for the safety of his/her passengers. The bus driver is in complete charge of the students who ride his/her bus. The driver’s relationship to bus passengers is the same as the relationship between teacher and class. 3. Enter and leave the bus promptly and without pushing and crowding. 4. Remain as quiet as the bus driver wants it. 5. Refrain from shouting or other boisterous activity. Quiet talk and subdued laughter at all times will help prevent the diversion of the driver’s attention, thus averting the possibility of an unnecessary and serious accident. 6. Show due consideration to the bus driver and his/her problems. 7. Riders shall remain in a normal, seated position while the bus is in motion. This is for the rider’s protection. 8. Each student must go directly to his/her seat when entering the bus and remain seated until the bus stops and the driver indicates it is time to leave. 9. The bus driver has every right to assign seats to students riding his/her bus. 10. Students should keep their feet off the seats. 11. The aisle shall be kept clear at all times. 12. Eating, drinking, gum, tobacco products, knives, firearms and explosive products are prohibited on the bus. 13. A student who damages seats or other equipment will be expected to pay the cost for repair or replacement. 14. At no time should students put their hands, heads, or anything else outside the window. No objects are to protrude from bus windows nor should any objects be thrown from the bus. Refuse containers are provided for students use. 15. The bus driver will be the only one allowed to play a radio. 16. No pupil will sit in the driver’s seat, nor shall any pupil sit to either the left or the right of the driver so as to interfere with his or her window. 17. A student is considered to be a bus passenger on the regular daily routes and also on all activity trips. These rules apply, therefore, whenever a child rides a school bus in any capacity.

In addition to the above items, pupils are encouraged and instructed to: a. Follow the bus driver’s instructions promptly and cheerfully. b. Notify the bus driver in advance when he/she will not be riding the bus. The night before would be greatly appreciated. c. Be ready and waiting at the designated loading point BEFORE the bus arrival time. Our drivers are not required to wait, not even one (1) minute. d. Be on time at the school loading location. Our drivers leave the school by 3:35 p.m.

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e. Avoid playing or loitering on the roadway when waiting for the bus. Also, students wishing to go to their mailbox must do so prior to bus arrival or after bus departure. f. Enter and depart from the bus at his/her designated loading point. g. Our school permits students who do not ride a given bus to ride that bus if: 1. Parental request is given to the elementary office secretary 2. The elementary office must approve and issue a bus pass to the student. 3. The student must present this signed request to the bus driver who must keep it. 4. At the discretion of the bus driver, a request may be refused if the bus is already loaded to capacity. 5. The above-mentioned request will only be honored if it involves a designated stop. h. Should the parents want a child to leave his/her bus before he/she arrives at home, a written request may be submitted to the pupils’ principal. This must be signed by the principal and given to the bus driver, who must keep it. Once again this will only take place if it involves a designated stop. i. Rules governing the entering and leaving of buses - Section 321.354, Code of Iowa, gives the school bus driver the legal right to stop his bus on the public highway to receive and discharge pupils. In order to receive or discharge pupils on the public highway with complete safety, it is necessary that all persons involved (pupils included) understand clearly and follow strictly the procedures outlined by law and regulations. 1. Pupils who must cross the road after leaving the bus shall be required to pass in front of the bus, to pause in line with left side of the bus, to check the traffic situation to the left and right for themselves, and to proceed to cross the road only on signal from the driver that it is safe for the pupil to do so. Pupils should remain 10 feet in front of the bus. 2. The emergency door is for emergency use only. 3. Pupils who must cross the road to board the bus in the morning may cross the road only after the bus has arrived, the stop arm extended, receive the “go ahead” signal from the bus driver, and having checked the traffic situation for themselves. j. Loading and unloading pupils on Saturdays and at night, such as activity trips. 1. In accordance with a recommendation of the Transportation Division, Department of Education, our bus drivers are instructed to neither load or unload pupils on the highway during these times. This is because motorists are unaccustomed to having buses operate at these times and are not prepared to stop for the bus. 2. Students must not be rude or abusive to people whom they come in contact with during their trip. Each bus rider is expected to act like a lady or gentleman. 3. Students riding on the bus to any school activity must return on the bus; the only exception will be if the parents notifies the school that the student is going home with him or her or a designated adult and signs a transportation release in advance of the activity. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS, WE INVITE YOU TO DISCUSS THEM WITH KEN VAN SOELEN, TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR.

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION Driving to school is a privilege. Students driving in a careless or reckless manner on or near the school grounds will be subject to a fine, suspension of driving privileges to school and/or assigned Wednesday school. If such driving clearly endangered the safety of others or property, a report to regular law enforcement authorities will occur. Students are NOT to drive in and out of the parking lot. Once in, stay--unless permission to leave has been granted. Students are to park as lines indicate on the blacktop--OR--on the gravel in such a way that vehicles are NOT blocked, AND there is clear path for thru-traffic (including buses). Illegal parking may result in a monetary fine and/or Wednesday school. Parking permit replacement $2.00.

VIII. TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARMS AND EXTINGUISHERS Playing with fire alarms not only can be disruptive to the school day, but it presents a serious situation if these systems were inoperable at the time they might be needed. In accordance with Iowa state law students caught tampering with these pieces of equipment will be immediately suspended from school and will be turned over to the state fire marshal’s office for prosecution. 714.31

FALSE ALARMS OF FIRE. NO PERSONS SHALL CAUSE OR GIVE A FALSE ALARM OF FIRE, BY SETTING FIRE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, OR BY CRYING OR SOUNDING AN ALARM, OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS, WITHOUT CAUSE.

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714.32 714.33

PUNISHMENT. ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE PROVISION OF SECTION 714.31 SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR BY IMPRISONMENT IN THE COUNTY JAIL NOT EXCEEDING 30 DAYS.

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS Regular fire and tornado drills will be held throughout the school year. Teachers direct students to the nearest exits or shelter areas. The fire alarm is a continual alarm and the tornado is one that is irregular. Students must leave the classroom promptly at the sound of alarm, and return when directed to by teacher or administrator.

IX. LYNNVILLE-SULLY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT GOOD CONDUCT RULES I. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY Membership and participation in extra-curricular, co-curricular and special activities and events, including senior trip and prom, have a very positive effect in the development of constructive attitudes for future citizenship. It is important that participants, before participating in an extra-curricular, co-curricular program, or special activities and events, including senior trip and prom, are aware of the philosophy, opportunities and the set of policies and procedures under which they will be participating. Each coach/director/supervisor will hold a meeting that will discuss these policies. Parents /guardians will be informed by receiving the Good Conduct Rules at the August Registration. The student and parent/guardian will sign a slip that will be attached to the back of the rules that they have read and understood the Good Conduct Rules before the student will be able to participate. The Good Conduct Policy is in effect year – round. The extra-curricular, co-curricular and special activities and events phase of the total educational program is one area in which leaders of youth have a unique opportunity to inculcate desirable qualities, among which may be listed principles of justice, fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for rules and authority, respect for others, respect for one's own health and physical well-being, development of leadership, group pride, teamwork, self-discipline, and the values of selfsacrifice. The Lynnville-Sully Community School District recognizes that rules and regulations concerning the decorum and conduct of the student body will vary with the times and mores of the community. It is our belief that the individual family should be the guiding influence and determinant of student behavior. II. STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY It is a privilege and an honor to participate in extra-curricular, co-curricular activities and special activities or events at Lynnville-Sully Community Schools. Appropriate student conduct for participants in these activities is expected at all times, both on school grounds and also away from the school. This policy applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at a school sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or in any place interferes with or obstructs the missions or operations of the school district or the safety or welfare of students, employees, or visitors. The sponsor of extra-curricular, co-curricular or special activities or events and/or a principal may declare a student ineligible when the conduct of that student is contrary to and/or in violation of the established rules and regulations set out in this policy guide. All students participating in extra-curricular, co-curricular and special activities or events shall receive a copy of these rules and regulations. These rules shall apply to all extra-curricular, co-curricular performances and special activities and events that the student participates in including prom and senior trip. Therefore, if a student is participating in two extracurricular, cocurricular or special activities or events at one time and receives a two-week suspension, the suspension shall apply to both activities. If the student is not participating in any activity, then the suspension shall apply to the first activity(s) in which the individual participates. Students will not be allowed to join an activity in progress in order to serve the suspension time. Students must start the activity from the date on which that activity begins and continue throughout the entire activity.

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Any violations of this policy are cumulative during the middle school and then the high school career. The second violation of the policy will invoke the second consequence and the third violation of the policy will invoke the third consequence. These violations may occur at any time during the middle or high school career. III. RULES AND REGULATIONS It shall be a violation of the Good Conduct Rules of Lynnville-Sully Community School District by students of any age to do any of the following: Rule A Consumption, use, or possession of amphetamines, cocaine, or any other drug or substance, except marijuana, defined as a Schedule I, II, or III substance by the 1987 Iowa Code Sections 204.204 through 204.208. Copies of these code sections are available for review in the principal's office. The sale of marijuana or possession of more than one ounce shall also constitute a violation of this rule. Rule B Consumption, use, or possession of alcoholic beverages, prescription drugs (e.g. Ritalin) by someone other than the individual identified on the original prescription, or other illegal drugs not covered in Rule A above. Rule C The possession of marijuana in quantities less than one ounce and not for sale. Any student who is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or upon whose breath alcohol is detected, will be subject to disciplinary action (penalty). Rule D Damage, destruction, or theft of L-S or competing school property and/or real or personal property of employees, students, visitors of the school, and district patrons. Rule E Physical abuse of a person at school or during school activities or coming to and/or going from school or a school activity. Rule F Possession, handling, or transmission of weapons or dangerous instruments, or any object that could be considered a dangerous weapon on the school grounds or at school sponsored activities. Rule G Consumption, use, or possession of any form of tobacco. This includes snuff, dip, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and all other forms of tobacco. Rule H Failure to abide by a reasonable request of a staff member. Rule I Disruption of school and/or school activities. Rule J Repeated failure to attend school without reasonable and acceptable excuses or repeated failure to make up detentions. Rule K Repeated school violations, or a serious violation of a school rule. Rule L Involvement in a misdemeanor or a felony except for minor traffic violations. Rule M Unsportsmanlike conduct, profanity, or verbal abuse toward teams representing other schools, their players, coaches, patrons, game officials, or towards players, patrons, students, or officials of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District.

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Rule N Academic and Attendance Requirements 1. A student should turn in assignments to a teacher in advance if he or she is going to miss a class for a performance, scheduled contest, program or trip or he or she should make special arrangements or such assignments with the teacher involved in order to be eligible to perform in that event. 2. A student must be in school the entire day of a practice, performance, scheduled contest, program or trip if he/she expects to participate. Late to the First Class of the Day: Students who arrive to school late and miss 20 minutes or more of a class, will be counted as absent for that class. Exceptions, if made, must be cleared by the administration. Exceptions may include, but are not limited to, the following: funeral, doctor or dentist appointment, approved college visits, student needed at home for work purposes, or family trip. Rule O Any student suspended from school (in or out) for violation of school rules will be ineligible to participate in any extracurricular, co-curricular or special activity or events during the day(s) of suspension. Anyone who is serving a suspension on Friday will be unable to participate in Saturday activities. NOTE: The sponsor of the extra-curricular, co-curricular activity, or special activities or events may establish and make known rules of conduct and regulations, in addition to those listed above, for the students participating in that activity. Those rules of conduct shall be approved by the building principal or the principal's designee shall be in writing, and a copy shall be given to each student involved in the particular activity prior to their membership or involvement in the activity. If necessary, additional rules of conduct may be established and made during the school year following this same procedure. IV PENALTIES Violations of the Lynnville-Sully Community School District Good Conduct Rules as set out above for extra-curricular, co-curricular activities, or special activities or events can result in a student being suspended from the activities. Suspensions will begin on the first interscholastic contest which counts towards team records. Other extracurricular areas such as band, choir, and drama which contain concerts, adjudicated contests and public performances are also included for the ineligibility period. 1. Violation of Rule A shall result in the student being declared ineligible for 45 school days. If the violation is a second violation of the "Good Conduct Rules" the same will result in the student being declared ineligible for a period of a minimum of one year, and permanently if the board determines it appropriate. 2. Violation of Rules B-M will result in the student being ineligible for four weeks for the first offense, and should the student violate the good conduct rules a second time, that student shall be declared ineligible for all activities for 45 school days. Ineligibility begins with the first scheduled contest, performance or activity after the infraction. A third offense shall result in ineligibility for a minimum of one year and permanent suspension if the board determines that the same is appropriate. An alternative option to violations of Rules B-M is as follows: 1) The infraction is the first against the Good Conduct Rules: With the agreement of the parent(s)/guardian, the student, the sponsor, and an administrator, a student may make a commitment to the school and be suspended for two weeks. In order for this option to be used, the student must admit guilt and inform the administration within 1 week of violation. This will be administered through a Behavioral Contract outlining the specific duties and the timeline on those commitments. An alternative option to violations of Rules B-C and for a second infraction against the Good Conduct Rules: A. With the agreement of the parent/ guardian, the student, the sponsor, and administrator, the Behavioral Contract will be implemented with three major components: 1) There will be direct parental involvement. 2) With the agreement of the parents, the student, the sponsor, and an administrator, a student may make a commitment to the school and be suspended for four weeks

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3) The student will agree to meet with the counselor and be referred to outside agencies that have counseling services for teenagers dealing directly with substance abuse. V. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for athletics, or school-sponsored performance activities (e.g. cheerleading, band, vocal, drama, speech, dance, FFA, etc) students participating must (be) •

Enrolled or dual-enrolled in school as a full time student for eight semesters or less; under 20 years of age.

•

Students participating in athletics and failing a class at the end of a semester are ineligible for 30 consecutive calendar days for all interscholastic athletic contests, beginning immediately (when grades are released) if involved in a sport or the first legal day of competition that the student is a contestant.

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Students participating in school-sponsored performance activities and failing a class at the end of a semester are ineligible for 30 consecutive calendar days for school-sponsored performance activities; beginning with the first day of the next grading period.

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Students failing a class at the mid-term date, are ineligible beginning with the next school day for a minimum of 24 hours, and will remain ineligible until the grade of the failing class has been raised to passing. This will require the student to turn in a progress notice to the principal, signed by the teacher of the failing class. Students failing a class at the end of the quarter will be ineligible for the next 2 weeks of athletics and activities, beginning with the first day grades are released. For example: A student that fails the 2nd quarter of a single semester class will be ineligible for 2 weeks of the 3rd quarter. A student that fails a 4th quarter class will be ineligible for 2 weeks of summer activities, beginning the day grades are released.

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Ineligibility of students with an IEP or 504 plan will be determined by the student’s services team.

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The principal has the right to make adjustments to this policy due to situations that may occur.

If a student receives an incomplete, he/she will be on probation for 2 weeks. Courses not completed after the probation period will result in a letter grade of “F” and ineligibility will start immediately. If a student is administratively withdrawn from a class, it is equivalent to a letter grade of “F”. NOTE: Special considerations will be reviewed and addressed by the secondary principal for both incompletes and withdrawals. Additional Information Students who are ineligible for competition/performances are expected to practice/rehearse with the team/group and expected to sit (not in contest attire) in the proximity of the team/coach/group for all public activities during the period of ineligibility. This applies to conduct and/or academic restriction. Lynnville-Sully Board of Directors also recognizes that extraordinary events may occur which cause or contribute to a students’ academic ineligibility. Examples may include, but are not limited to, automobile or other accidents resulting in permanent or temporary physical or mental impairment, family problems, child or sexual abuse or alcohol dependency, etc. In such instances, a committee comprised of the Secondary Principal, AD, Special Education teacher, and At-Risk Coordinator may, by unanimous consent, restore the eligibility of any such student upon such terms and condition they deem to be in the best interest of such student and the philosophy of the Lynnville-Sully School District. VI. EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION A student ineligible to participate in extra-curricular, co-curricular or special activities or events because of a violation or violations of the Good Conduct Rules will not be allowed to enter an extra-curricular or co-curricular activity already in progress if the first performance, etc., has been held. The student ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities because of a violation or violations of the Good Conduct Rules will be allowed to enter an extra-curricular activity previous to the first performance, etc., if the sponsors involved give their permission. They will be required to continue the activity for the duration of that activity. VII. Any student who is convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony or who enters a plea of guilty to a misdemeanor or a felony and does not report this to a school official within one week could be suspended from all activities for 12 calendar months after this failure to report is discovered. This does not include minor traffic violations.

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VIII. The following may be used as evidence to determine if a student has violated the rules: 1. A finding or plea in a court of law; 2. Admission to a violation; 3. Competent evidence or information supplied by staff member or other employee of the District; 4. Competent evidence or information supplied by other reliable sources. 5. Any other evidence that might normally be used in a legal proceeding. NOTE: The district is not precluded from proceeding with a case where there are also pending criminal charges which have not been resolved. The District shall consider the evidence presented and may decide accordingly. Important - Rumors A student may be called in by a coach, advisor, or administrator if information comes via the "rumor route.” The student will be informed of the situation and updated on the consequences of unapproved conduct. IX. APPEALS 1. A student may contest the declaration of ineligibility or penalty. Appeal of the activity sponsor's decision must be submitted in writing to the building principal within three school days of the declaration or penalty. The principal will meet with the student as soon as possible and provide the student with an explanation of the charges. The student will be given an opportunity to rebut the charges and present evidence on the student's own behalf. The meeting will be informal; however, the principal's decision shall be in writing and shall summarize the evidence upon which the principal relied in making a decision. The principal's decision shall be made within three (3) school days of the meeting with the student. 2. The decision of the building principal may be appealed to the superintendent. An appeal to the superintendent shall be in writing and delivered to the superintendent or superintendent's secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the principal's decision. The appeal to the superintendent shall specify the reasons for the appeal and all supporting information and facts. The decision of the superintendent shall be final unless it involves a suspension of one-third of a season or more, in which case it may be appealed to the Board of Education. This appeal shall be in writing and filed with the Board secretary within five (5) school days of receipt of the decision from the superintendent. A Board hearing shall be held as soon as reasonably practical. During the appeal, the student shall remain under suspension pending a decision by the Board, unless otherwise directed by the superintendent or the Board. The Board's decision shall be final.

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High School Code of Conduct - A Matrix of Consequences Major Infractions - For High School Career - Cumulative 1 2

Assault Assault (the threat of violence) and Battery (actual physical violence) Assault on a School Employee

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Bomb Threats/Explosives

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Cheating & Plagiarism (Refer to Teacher Syllabus) Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco (use, possession, distribution) Extortion/Threats

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False Fire Alarm/Tampering

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False/Misleading Information (forgery,misuse of school passes) Fighting Fireworks(possession/igniting) Gang Involvement/Display Symbols

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9 10 11

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Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language/Materials/Gestures (Student to School Employee)

1st Offense Suspension, possible expulsion, referral to law enforcement

2nd Offense Recommendation for Expulsion, Referral to law enforcement

Suspension, possible expulsion, referral to law enforcement

Recommendation for Expulsion, Referral to law enforcement

Suspension, possible expulsion, referral to law enforcement

Recommendation for Expulsion, Referral to law enforcement

Options: Zero on assignment, Grade reduction on the assignment, Redo assignment, Wednesday school

Options: Zero on assignment, Grade reduction on the assignment, Redo assignment, Wednesday school

Suspension, behavior contract

Suspension, recommendation for expulsion

3rd Offense

Options: Zero on assignment, Grade reduction on the assignment, Redo assignment, Wednesday school Wednesday school, 1-3 days of suspension, notify law enforcement, violation of Good Conduct

Suspension, recommendation for expulsion, contact law enforcement 1 hour Wednesday School

1 day suspension

1-3 days suspension

Suspension Suspension, possible expulsion Informing Law Enforcement, discipline contract, meeting with parents before returning to school

Suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion

Suspension

Suspension, behavior contract

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Suspension , recommendation for expulsion

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Profane, Obscene or Abusive Language/Materials/Gestures (Student to Student)

1-4 hour Wednesday School

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Sexual Misconduct (including on buses and school activities)

Suspension - parent contacted

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Vandalism

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Weapon Use/Possession

Theft

1 day suspension

Suspension, to be determined by principal

Suspension, restitution, referral to law enforcement, parental contact Suspension and restitution

Suspension and restitution

Suspension, restitution and recommend expulsion Confiscation, may be expelled for not less than one year, and may be referred to law enforcement

High School Code of Conduct - A Matrix of Consequences Minor Infractions 1st Offense 1

Cell Phone Misuse

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Insubordination

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Computer Misuse

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Dress Code Violation (All violations are at the discretion of the administration):

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Failure to Report to Detention/ Wednesday School Leaving Campus Parking Issues

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2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Phone stays in office during school for 5 days To be determined by teacher; reported to high school principal Wednesday School, suspension or expulsion

Phone stays in office during school for 10 days Wednesday School, Parent Contact

Phone stays in office during school for 30 days ISS, parent contact

Wednesday School, suspension or expulsion

Wednesday School, suspension or expulsion

Sent home for other clothing, or other clothing will be provided, student must return to school or will be counted as unexcused absence

Same as 1 Offense + 1-4 hours Wednesday School

Same as 1 Offense + ISS

ISS or OSS – 1 day

ISS or OSS – 2 days

ISS or OSS - 3 days

ISS or OSS – 1 day Warning

ISS or OSS ISS or OSS Wednesday School, loss of parking privileges, ISS, OSS

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4th Offense

OSS, parent contact Wednesday School, suspension or expulsion OSS

8

Public Display of Affection

Conference with Principal

1 hour Wednesday School

2 hours Wednesday School

4 hours Wednesday School

9

Removal From Class

One hour of Wednesday School

Two hours of Wednesday School

Conference with parent/guardian, three hours Wednesday School

No Reinstatement to Class. Student receives a F.

10

Tardy

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Use of Unauthorized Equipment (electronics, hats, etc)

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rd

th

Per Semester: 2 Tardy – Warning; 3 Tardy – One hour Wednesday School; 4 Tardy – th Two hours Wednesday School; 5 Tardy – 3 hours Wednesday School and Parent meeting; th 6 Tardy or more: 1 day of ISS/OSS. Item Confiscated, referral Confiscated, ISS - 1 day on File 1-3 hours of Wednesday school

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