COMMUNITY RELATIONS 1001 1002 1002.1 1003 1003.1 1003.2 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 AR 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019
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Community Relations School-Sponsored Media Social Media Communication with the Public Annual Education Report Parent/Guardian Involvement School Directory Publications, Radio & TV School News Releases School Meetings Student Involvement Responsibilities of School Personnel School-Community Associations Cooperation of School Personnel Citizens Assistance to School Personnel Citizens Advisory Committees for the Board Superintendent's Advisory Council Access to School Procedures & Materials Police Department Fire Department Health Department/Communicable Disease Control/School Clinics Federal Government Relations between Local, State, Regional, & National Associations & Schools Relations with Parochial & Private Schools Community Use of School Facilities Schedule of Fees for Use of School Property Smoking in School Facilities (4501, 5401) Smoking in School Facilities (4501, 5401) Visits to Schools Loitering or Causing a Disturbance Participation in Community Activities Lifeguard Political Activities Complaints Concerning School Personnel Cancellation of School Due to Inclement Weather Inclement Weather Procedures (AR 4153) Gifts to School Personnel (4147, 5148) Soliciting Funds from School Personnel Public Performances by Students Contests for Students Gifts to Students Fund Raising & Solicitation Fund Raising Advertising & Promotion Student Production of Goods & Services Board Appointments to Community Boards & Commissions Parks & Recreation School Volunteers Naming District Facilities Facilities Named After Geographical Locations & Individuals
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1001
Community Relations The Grand Blanc Board ofEducation believes that the best interests ofthis school district are served when citizens and school professionals work together toward school improvement. Residents of the school district should be encouraged to express their desires for the quality of education they wish to have in their school district. The Board sees as one its prime functions the channeling of citizen aspirations for their schools to the professional staff.
Adopted June 20, 1977. Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1002
School - Sponsored Media It is the Board's belief that adequately informed citizens and staff support the schools. The administration is responsible for all informational services to and from the public, except for those matters that the Board may wish to deal with directly. The Superintendent is encouraged to use all available means of communication to keep the goals, programs, achievements, and needs of the schools before the public. He/she may delegate his/her authority to the administrative staff and the school principals but the ultimate responsibility is the Superintendent's.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 1002.1 1. POLICY STATEMENT The Grand Blanc School District will use social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Flickr. Social media applications may be added or deleted at the discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Grand Blanc Community Schools social media outlets will be provided for the district community by the Grand Blanc Community Schools Technology & Communication Departments. This page will be updated as often as possible to share district information about the Grand Blanc Schools District and the achievements of the students and staff, as well as other relevant district community information. 2. DEFINITION OF SOCIAL MEDIA “Social Media” includes various internet based tools that are used for two-way communicating, sharing and discussing information and other content with stakeholders. Social Media can include text, audio, video or other multimedia communication. 3. PURPOSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media purpose for the Grand Blanc Community Schools will be to promote and improve communication with the community. This will be done by: Engaging the community through the sharing of continual information regarding the district Highlighting academics, students success stories, athletic news, and technology Promoting positive news stories Notifying of fan base of upcoming district/individual school events, programs, and school closing information Serving as an emergency notification service in regards to school closings, event dates/time changes, etc. Creating a positive space for students, parents, staff, and the community 4. PROTECTING AND MANAGING OUR BRAND Logos officially representing Grand Blanc Community Schools are only to be used on social media sites registered through this policy. 5. MODERATION AND MONITORING All posting of comments on this page are at the discretion of the page administrators. The intent of this policy is not to keep any negative or critical information from being posted, but to protect the privacy and rights of Grand Blanc Community School staff and students. Naming specific employees or students in a negative way will not be allowed. The page administrators will review all postings to make sure they do not violate any Board policies, including but not limited to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy regarding Internet access and or any of the rules set forth in this document. Thoughts, comments and questions are welcomed. However, we will not leave postings that:
Break the law or encourage others to do so. This includes respecting copyright and fair use laws. If you are talking about somebody else’s work, reference this or the person, and where possible include a link.
Contain abusive or inappropriate language or statements. This includes remarks that are racist, homophobic, and sexist as well as those that contain obscenities or are sexually explicit.
Easily identify students and/or staff in defamatory, abusive, or generally negative terms.
Do not show proper consideration for others’ privacy or are considered likely to offend or provoke others – i.e. don’t pick fights or goad others into inflammatory debates.
Are spam – i.e. repeatedly posting the same comment or comments that are simply advertising/promoting a service or product.
The page administrators reserve the right to post or remove any comments at any time, for any reason.
6. REQUEST FOR DISTRICT APPROVED SOCIAL MEDIA SITE Individual Grand Blanc schools and departments may choose to establish an official presence on public online social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) with prior administrative approval. Please use the Social Media Request form to obtain district approval. Sites activated prior to this policy must be registered within 30 days of being notified using this same process. Approval or denial will be provided to the school or department. If the request is denied, the school or department may request reasons for the denial in writing. When a presence is established, the sponsoring school or department is responsible for keeping the site current and monitoring the content of the site.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AR 1002.1 Social Media Request Form As per Board Policy 1002.1, individual Grand Blanc schools and departments may choose to establish an official presence on public online social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) with prior administrative approval. Please use this form to obtain district approval. Approval or denial will be provided to the school or department. If the request is denied, the school or department may request reasons for the denial in writing. When a presence is established, the sponsoring school or department is responsible for keeping the site current and monitoring the content of the site. Sponsoring School or Department_________________________________________ Proposed Social Media Site URL___________________________________________ Main Contact Name____________________________________________________ Main Contact E-Mail____________________________________________________ Main Contact Phone Number_____________________________________________
Purpose/Description of Site ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ How will you ensure all district policies will be followed? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Please describe your plan for monitoring the site, addressing policy violations, and ensuring current content. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Adopted August 26, 2013
COlVIMUNITY RELATIONS
1003
Communication With The Public It is the desire of the Grand Blanc Board of Education that two-way channels of communication be kept open at all times between the school system and the people of the school district. The Board will continuously attempt to create and maintain schools that reflect the public's wishes, and will keep the people informed of the affairs of the school system. To help achieve the above goals, the Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools: ..
To prepare or guide the preparation of informational materials including district newsletters, articles for periodicals, newspapers andlor radio releases, special pamphlets, and other assigned material, and to maintain close liaison with mass media and publicity organizations for improved output of school information. To organize or assist in development of speakers bureaus and speaking engagements with civic-school-parent organizations, churches, and other groups. To provide staff members with assistance and materials for working with educational conventions meeting locally and in preparation of material for community and staff consumption. To assist in coordinating work with civic and other groups which contribute to school system values. To serve as community relations counselor to the Board and other staff members.
Adopted June 20,1977. Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1003.1
Annual Education Report An essential element in the District's effort to maintain effective communication with parents and the community is the report on the educational program which will be provided by the Board of Education annually. The annual education report shall include, but not be limited to, the following for each school in the District: A.
The accreditation status of each school in the District and the process by which students are assigned to a school and a description of each specialized school in the District.
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The status of each school's three-to-five year plan as contained in the District's School hnprovement Plan
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A copy of the Core Curriculum and a description of its implementation along with an explanation of any variations from the State model curriculum and a description ofhow students are assured enrollment in the courses which ensure they are receiving adequate instruction in all of the core curriculum areas
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Aggregate student achievement, by school, in the District's testing program
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Student performance data disaggregated by gender
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A description ofhow the school is ensuring that any gender-equity issues that arise from an analysis of the disaggregated student performance data are being resolved through the school's improvement plan
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An explanation to the community as to why any particular race gender-equity issue is not being addressed by the school
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Comparison of current preceding year's student-retention rate, defined in Section 6 of the State School Aid Act
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Number of parents participating in parent-teacher conferences at each level
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A comparison of items A-I with those of the preceding year
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Number and percentage ofstudents enrolled in at least one (1) or more postsecondary courses in the immediately preceding year
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Number ofcollege level equivalent courses offered to students enrolled in the school, in the District, and in cooperative programs
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Number and percentage of students enrolled in at least one (1) college level equivalent course during the immediately preceding school year, disaggregated by grade level
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Number and percentage of students enrolled in at least one (1) college level equivalent course during the immediately preceding school year who took a college level equivalent credit examination
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Number and percentage of students who took a college level equivalent credit examination and achieved a score that is at or above the level recommended by the testing service for college credit
This annual education report shall be distributed at an open meeting called by each school by October 15th each year for the purpose of communicating this information to parents and other interested parties. The Superintendent shall prepare appropriate administrative guidelines to ensure these reports are properly prepared and distributed each year, in accordance with State and Federal law. The Superintendent shall also ensure that the report is posted on the District's website and provided to the Intermediate Superintendent.
ADDITIONAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR TITLE 1 In any year that the District receives Title 1 funding, its annual report must also include the following information: A.
Number and percentage ofschools identified for school improvement and how long they have been in that category
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Comparison ofthe achievement by the District's students on the State-wide academic assessment the achievement of students in the State as a whole
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For each school. 1.) Whether it has been identified for school improvement, and 2). Comparison of the school's student achievement on the statewide achievement assessments and other adequate yearly progress indicators to those students in the District and the State as a whole
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Aggregated achievement infornmtion on State assessments in math and reading! language arts
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Disaggregated achievement infonnation by subgroups (race/ethnicity, disability, socio-economic level, gender, migrant status, English Language Learners, except in cases where numbers are too small to be statistically robust or where individual student results are identifiable
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Percentage of students not tested, disaggregated with the same conditions as above
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Infonnation that can be used to compare actual achievement levels with State objectives for each group
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Most recent two (2) year trend data in achievement by subject area and grade level in areas where assessments are required
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Aggregate infonnation on State indicators used to detennine adequate yearly progress
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Graduation rates for high school students and an elementary school indicator of the State's choice
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Infonnation about perfonnance of schools making adequate yearly progress, as well as the numbers and names of schools identified for school improvement under "Consequences for Low-Perfonning Schools"
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Teacher qualifications/credentials, including percentage of teachers with emergency credentials and percentage of classes not taught by "highly qualified" teachers, both in the aggregate and dis aggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools
This infonnation must be disseminated annually, not later than the beginning ofthe school year, to all buildings and all parents, and make the infonnation widely, publicly available through such means as posting on the Internet and distribution to local media and public agencies. Distribution to parents should be in an understandable fonnat and in a language that parents can understand. This report to parents may be included with the student report cards at the end ofthe year, ifall students receive report cards.
M.C.L.A.380.1204a(1)
20 V.S.c. 6311
Adopted March 3, 2003
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1003.2
Parent/Guardian Involvement The Board of Education recognizes that a student's education is a responsibility shared by the school and family. Research has proven a significantly positive correlation exists between student achievement and the degree of parent involvement. The Board ofEducation, in recognition ofthis relationship has incorporated in the district's Strategic Plan a specific strategy, Strategy 5 - To Address the Needs ofthe Changing Family as They Affect School for Children. To enhance collaboration with parents, the Board of Education, as a component of this strategy, has agreed to submit a fonnal resolution annually to maintain membership in the Johns Hopkins University Partnership Program. The Board of Education agrees to meet the requirements for continued membership by timely submission of data regarding action teams, goals and planning processes for the Parent Partnership program at each school, as well as the filing of an "End of Year" evaluation fonn.
Adopted December 17, 2004
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1004
School Directory The school's directory will be distributed only to those governmental agencies and other school related parties which have been authorized by the Superintendent. Under no circumstances will it be distributed for political or commercial use. A copy of the directory will be kept in the Superintendent's office for review by authorized persons.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1005
Publications, Radio, and Television The Orand Blanc Board of Education invites and welcomes the active participation of newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations in promoting the cause of quality education. Suggestions and advice from representatives of such media on how to best facilitate the flow of information to them by the Board and school personnel will be welcomed. Newscasts, spot announcements, sports and other school activity coverage and programs dealing with the schools must be presented in the public interest. No identification of the schools with the promotion of any commercial or political enterprise will be permitted.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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School News Release The Superintendent, or hislher designee, will be the press liaison for coordinating release of infonnation concerning the school system and actions of the Board. The principal of each school, or hislher designee, will be responsible for maintaining liaison with infonnation media for the dissemination of infonnation relating to hislher school. The use of all information media for keeping the public continuously infonned concerning schools, cost, curriculum changes, expansion, special events, and otheritems of public interest is encouraged. Good relationships with publishers, editors, and reporters are vital, not only in the best interest of the school, but in the best interest of the public who need to be accurately informed.
Adopted June 20.1977. Revised April 15. 2002
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School Meetin(:s The Grand Blanc Board of Education encourages exploration and utilization of ways by which each school building or campus can be used to provide additional channels of communication between the citizens of the district and the schools.
Adopted June 20. 1977. Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1008
Student Involvement The Grand Blanc Board of Education believes that public school students must not be exploited by organizations or individuals in the community. Students who desire to represent a school in an outside activity must receive permission from the principal of the school before participating in the activity. The student must be supervised by school-authorized personnel.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Responsibilities of School Personnel School personnel shall represent the school district in a truthful and accurate manner. Unless official documentation is available to the school personnel, that person will confirm data with the appropriate office before representing the district to others.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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School - Community Associations The Grand Blanc Board of Education looks upon school-community associations, such as the PTO, as integral parts of the school community which can aid substantially in promoting a finer educational program. Among the many services such associations can offer, the Board especially endorses a voluntary aide program in our schools. The Board encourages support of and cooperation with school-community associations by teachers and other employee units.
Adopted June 20,1977. Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Cooperation of School Personnel Representatives and members of school-community associations shall, in all circumstances, be treated by district employees as sincerely interested friends of the schools and staunch supporters of public education in the district.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15, 2002
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1012
Citizens Assistance to School Personnel The Grand Blanc Board of Education encourages professional staff members to use citizens where appropriate in areas of special interest as resource persons with the approval of administrative staff.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1013
Citizens Advisory Committees for the Board The Grand Blanc Board ofEducation shall seek the advice of the Superintendent before establishing or dissolving any advisory committee. However. the Board shall have sole power to dissolve any of its advisory committees and shall reserve the right to exercise this power at any time during the life of any committee. Specific topics for study or well-defined areas of activity shall be assigned in writing to each committee immediately following its appointment. Upon completing its assignment, each committee shall be dissolved promptly. Each committee shall be instructed as to the length of time each member is being asked to serve, the service the Board wishes it to render, the resources the Board intends to provide, and the approximate date on which the Board wishes to dissolve the committee. Furthermore, the committee shall be instructed as to its relationship to the Board, to indi vidual Board members, and to the Board member assigned to provide liaison to the committee and the remainder of the professional staff.
STRUCTURE: The Board shall adopt whatever citizens advisory committee structure and organization it deems appropriate to the assignment at hand. The type of Board-appointed committee shall be as follows: •
A committee of citizens and/or staff personnel shall be chosen for their interest and/or expertise in a special field and appointed for brief terms. There shall be a beginning date, purpose, and ending date.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: The Superintendent shall maintain a list of citizens and staff members who express a willingness to serve, and who have been or appropriately might be recommended for such service. When committee members are needed, the Superintendent shall submit names of qualified persons. The Board may appoint members from this list or any other individuals it deems appropriate.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15,2002
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Superintendent' Advisory Council A Superintendent's Advisory Council will operate each year composed of twp representatives of each elementary parent advisory council, three representatives of the middle school parent advisory council, and four representatives of the high school parent advisory counciL The Superintendent's Advisory Council will meet with the Superintendent monthly during the school year and will serve as a vehicle to provide two-way communications between each building parent advisory council, central office, and the Board of Education. Information on the operations of the district will be shared with the council by the S uperin tendent and members will have an opportuni ty, on a monthly basis, to ask questions and share concerns about the operations of the district. The council will also serve in an advisory capaci ty to the Superintendent and the Board regarding specific actions that are being contemplated.
Adopted July 9.1984. Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Access .to School Procedures and Materials Ideas, operating procedures, records, and publications developed in or for the school district shall be made available to outside nonprofit or profit organizations for use or distribution when such use or distribution will reflect favorably upon the school district and community. No outside organization shall be granted exclusive access to or control over the material made available to it. Records containing privileged or confidential information about staff or pupils will be restricted to the extent permitted by law in the interest of the individuals involved.
Adopted June 20. 1977. Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1015
Police Department A cooperative effort shall be maintained between the officials of the school district and law enforcement agencies. It is paramount that the rights of the school, home, civil authorities, and the individual be clearly understood and protected. Educational programs designed to make the youth of our schools sensitive to the need for the practice of good safety habits will be sponsored jointly by the district and police department. The school staff and administrators are urged to cooperate with personnel of the police department in every possible way.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Fire Department Educational programs designed to make the youth of our schools sensitive to the need for the practice of good safety habits will be sponsored jointly by the district and fire department. The school staff and administrators are urged to cooperate with personnel of the fire department in every possible way.
Adopted June 20. 1977, Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Health Department/Communicable Disease Control/School Clinics The public schools shall cooperate with the health department in developing procedures for the control of communicable disease in the schools. All procedures shall conform to the regulations for communicable disease control set up by the State Health Department. A limited number of school immunization clinics, under the direction of the health department, will be scheduled where there is a special need. The need for a school clinic is based on estimated school and community immunization levels and shall be determined by the Superintendent.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April1S. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1018
Federal {;overDIJOent Funds for educational pUIposes made available by the federal government will be accepted by the district so long as the conditions of their availability are in harmony with the purpose and policies of the district and of the state statutes.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1019
Relations Between Local, State, Rer:ional, and National Associations and Schools The Grand Blanc Board ofEducation supports the concept ofmembership for this school district in association that will enable our schools to benefit from cooperative development and supervision of our educational program. The Board, in entering into any such membership, recognizes and agrees that any administrative or legal action contemplated by the Board in the name ofthe schools must conform to the published policies, rules, and regulations of the association. It shall be the responsibility ofthe Superintendent to review all memberships on an annual basis to determine the relative value to the district.
If conflict between policies, rules, and regulations ofthis school district and those ofany association in which this district maintains membership should arise, the Board reserves the right to decide in the best interest ofthe school district whether its policies, rules, and regulations should be placed in harmony with those of the association or the membership should be terminated.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1020
Relations with Parochial and Private Schools In recognition of the educational, cultural, and economic values that parochial and private schools provide to the parents, citizens, and taxpayers of the community, the Board shall make available, within the limits of the applicable federal and state restrictions, the full range of public school services to resident pupils of the community who attend parochial or private schools.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1021
Community Use of School Facilities LEGAL: The buildings and properties of the school district shall be available for community use under conditions prescribed by law and in accordance with the adopted policies of the Grand Blanc Board of Education.
USE OF BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: The Grand Blanc Board of Education wishes to accommodate, when possible, responsible organizations located within the school district. Permission to use buildings, grounds, and facilities may be granted when such use does not interfere with school activities and shall be for the education, recreation andlor entertainment ofthe people, including adults and children, and for the discussion of all topics lending to the development of personal character and civic welfare.
CLASSIFICATION OF GROUPS: Group 1:
(In order of priority)
School Functions This category is construed to be such as functions that are sponsored by or through the Board of Education. For example: Class & club activities and Community Education programs.
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Parks and Recreation programs, school-parent groups, scouting, and City/Township governments, Vision 2020 and Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce.
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Community organizations, homeowner groups, recreation groups, clubs, nonprofit organizations and church groups whose membership includes Grand Blanc community members.
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Outside groups, private gathering andlor all functions for the purpose of raising funds or where an admission is charged by any organization ofGroup 2, 3, or 4, unless such funds be made available for school activities, improvement or programs. Groups outside ofthe district will be discouraged from use of bUildings. Approval will be at the discretion of the Community Education Director andlor hislher supervisor.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR:
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Promulgating any theory or doctrine subversive to the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof advocating governmental changes by violence. Any activity that may violate cannons of good morals, manners, or taste or be injurious to the buildings, grounds, or equipment. Commercial advertising. Any group for an indefinite or prolonged period oftime. Private or individual gain. Use of facilities at times other than when school is normally in session may be considered, depending upon the nature of the activity and work schedule. Gambling with an exception for school related fundraisers, such as raffies, etc., that are run with proper state permits. Any group or individual under the influence, serving or selling alcoholic beverages or controlled substance(s) on school property. Sale, display or possession ofweapons or components of such consistent with federal and state guidelines.
APPLICATION FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: Upon approval of the application by proper authority, a permit to use the building shall be issued. Any organization or group using school facilities must designate one member of its group and an alternate as being in charge of and responsible for the program or activity. The names of these individuals must accompany the application for building use and they shall be designated permit holders. One of the permit holders must be physically present at the activity and shall in turn be responsible to the Community Education Coordinator or building supervisor and the principal ofthe school in which the event is taking place. Some applications necessitate the Grand Blanc Community Schools be added on as a rider to the applicant's insurance policy absolving the school system of financial liability.
DESTRUCTION OR LOSS OF PROPERTY: The renter or group using the building shall agree to restore to the original condition any unwarranted destruction or loss of property. The Board of Education shall be the sole judge of unwarranted destruction of property and/or loss of property.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SCHEDULE OF FEES: Groups 1&2:
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(See Appendix I-V)
No charge except to reimburse any expenses incurred by the Board as a result of the activity; i.e, custodial service, supervision, stage technician, water safety instructor, etc. Service fee may be charged, depending on the scope ofthe activity. This cost will be in addition to reimbursement for any expense incurred by the Board as a result of the activity; i.e, custodial service, supervision, stage technician, water safety instructor, etc. Rental fee will be prescribed by a schedule established by the Board. This cost will be in addition to reimbursement for any expense incurred by the Board as a result of the activity; i.e., custodial service, supervision, stage technician, water safety instructor, etc. If it is necessary to assign school employees over and above their regular work assignments to attend such functions, they shall be compensated at their established rate of pay. This cost is to be over and above the fee prescribed.
STUDENT OFF -CAMPUS FUNCTIONS Sites utilized for student off-campus functions related to school activities are considered an extension of the public school and are governed by Board Policies. Purchase and consumption of alcohol, gambling, and other limitations set forth in Board Policy 1021 will be enforced. Students in attendance at such functions are regulated by Board Policy as stipulated in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook." Adults in attendance at such off-campus functions are also regulated by Board Policy.
SUNDA Y USE OF FACILITIES The Board may grant use of school facilities on Sundays to community groups under the guidelines established in this policy. However, the Board will not provide facilities for school-sponsored activities on Sunday.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised December 4, 1978, November 7, 1983, September 16, 1985, April 15, 2002, July 7,2003, September 7, 2004, June 30, 2005, November 19, 2007
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AR 1021
Schedule of Fees for Use of School Property Rental charges begin with arrival for set~up and end when the facility is empty. The following fee schedule will be effective January 1, 2008 for groups 2, 3 & 4: Week Day Rates FacilitylRoom High School Gymnasium Robert Tartoni Field House i Robert Tartoni Field House Concession Stand* • Middle School Gymnasium Elementary School Gymnasium - Anderson & Cook Elementary School Gymnasium - All Others High School Cafeteria (when food is to be served)* Middle School Cafetorium (when food it to be served)* Elementary School Cafeteria (when food is to be served)* High School Cafeteria* Middle School Cafetorium* Elementary School Cafeteria* Elementary School Community Room Middle School Lecture Hall High School Conference Room High School Small Auditorium** High School Large Auditorium** High School Library** Middle School Library** High School East Pool*** High School West Pool*** High School Locker Room**** Computer Lab** Kitchen*
Hourly Rates Staff Rate $ 0 0 50 0 50 30 0 40 0 20 35 20 35 20 20 35 0 0 35 20 0 20 0 0 30 25 0 0 30 15 65 30 '30 30 30 50 20 i 20 50 20 25 30 i 25 20
Facility Rental $ 45 50
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*The Robert Tartoni Field House concession stand, kitchens, cafeterias and cafetoriums (when applicable) require mandatory district staff who are trained in food handling regulations at all times. Staff coverage is to be scheduled through the district Food Service Director. The contract holder will be invoiced separately by the Food Service Department. **Libraries and computer lab rentals require mandatory district computer technicians present at all times. Auditorium rental requires a mandatory District~approved stage technician when the control panel for sound and light is needed. Technician coverage is to be scheduled through the district Technology Office. *** A district certified lifeguard must be in attendance at all times. ****Available with Pool rental only
Note: Additional district staff, if needed, will be charged at the current reimbursement rate.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS Week End Rates (Saturday & Sunday) FacilitylRoom r-tIigh School Gymnasium Robert Tartoni Field House Robert Tartoni Field House Concession Stand* Middle School Gymnasium · Elementary School Gymnasium - Anderson & Cook Elementary School Gymnasium All Others High School Cafeteria (when food is to be served)* Middle School Cafetorium (when food it to be served)* i Elementary School Cafeteria (when food is to be served)* ! High School Cafeteria* Middle School Cafetorium* · Elementary School Cafeteria* i Elementa'1'-School Community Room I Middle School Lecture Hall High School Conference Room High School Small Auditorium** • High School Large Auditorium** High School Library** Middle School Library** High School East Pool*** r::-:: High School West Pool*** · High School Locker Room**** I Computer Lab * * Kitchen *
AR 1021
Hourly Rates Facility ! Staff Rental Rate Total $ 45 $ 45 $ 90
50 50 30 40 35 35 20 35 35 20 20 30 25 30 65 30 30 50 50 20 25 25
45 80 45 45 45 80 80 80 . 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 75 75 I 60 I 60 i 95 80
95 80 95 75 85 115 115 115 80 80 65 65 75 70 75 110 105 105 110 110 20 120 105
*The Robert Tartoni Field House concession stand, kitchens, cafeterias and cafetoriums (when applicable) require mandatory district staff who are trained in food handling regulations at all times. Staff coverage is to be scheduled through the district Food Service Director. The contract holder will be invoiced separately by the Food Service Department. **Libraries and computer lab rentals require mandatory district computer technicians present at all times. Auditorium rental requires a mandatory district stage technician. Technician coverage is to be scheduled through the district Technology Office. *** A district certified lifeguard must be in attendance at all times. **** Available with Pool rental only
Note: An energy usage charge will be assessed for facilities used on weekends. Staff rates include reimbursement for custodial and/or other district staff as required.
Adopted January 1987; Revised June 1993; April 15. 2002; July 7. 2003: September 7, 2004; June 30. 2005; November 19. 2007
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BUILDING USE REGULATIONS The Board of Education wishes to accommodate, when possible, responsible organizations located within the school district. Permission to use buildings, grounds, and facilities may be granted, when such use does not interfere with school activities and shall be for the education, recreation, and/or entertainment of the people, including adults and children of school age, and for the discussion of all topics lending to the development of personal character and civic welfare. RULES GOVERNING USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY l. 2. 3.
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The school building or grounds may not be used for private or individual gain. Permit holders shall not assign, transfer, sublet, or charge a fee to others for the use of school property. Only the room(s) or area listed on this permit and approved by the Community Education Department will be available to the permit holder. It is the permit holders responsibility to contain the participants oftheir event to only the approved areas. Custodial staffwiII be unable to open any space not approved by the Community Education Department. The permit holder is responsible for providing all equipment and supplies for their event. Sound, lighting, and kitchens will be made available only ifthe permit holder has contracted with an approved source. The Community Education Department will make available a list of those contractors upon request. All banquet permits will be supplied with a list ofexpectations/regulations, by the Community Education Department, with approved permit. Proper supervision is required for all activities. This will be determined by the building principal or the Community Education Office. The purpose of this supervision is to insure protection of school property, and the enforcement ofthese rules and regulations. The permit holder must be physically present at the activity and shall in tum be responsible to the Director of Community Education, building supervisor and the principal of the school in which the event is taking place. The applicant accepts fuIl responsibility for any and all damages to school property as a result ofthe activity which are over and above ordinary wear or depreciation. The renter or group using the building shall agree to restore to original condition any unwarranted destruction or loss of property. The Board of Education shall be the sole judge of unwarranted destruction of property and/or loss of property. Decorations shall be erected in a manner that will not be destructive of school property and such erection will be approved through building principal or Community Education Office. Smoking, alcoholic beverages or liquor are prohibited on school property at any time. The pennit holder agrees to save and hold harmless the said community schools and agrees to assume responsibility for any liabilities arising during the said occupancy of said premises. Groups who fall under a fee requirement for obtaining facilities, are obligated to pay in advance and follow through with its commitment or face a retaining penalty fee which will be determined by the Director ofCommunity Education, For single date permits, payment will be due no less than one week in advance. For ongoing permits, payment will be due the I" half ofthe year followed by payment for the 204 halfofthe year, also due one week prior to the start date on the permit. A security deposit may be charged for some events. Failure to remit payment on time may be cause for this permit to be canceled at the discretion of the Community Education office. This penalty, however, will be waived with a 48-hour or earlier advance notice of cancellation. When school is closed for any reason, activities will not be scheduled. In the event of inclement weather, all activities scheduled for that particular evening will be canceled also. Sale, display or possession ofweapons consistent with federal and state guidelines is prohibited.
SUNDAY USE The Board may grant use ofschool facilities on Sundays to community groups under the guidelines established in this policy. However, the Board will not provide facilities for school-sponsored activities on Sundays.
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POOL USE A fully certified lifeguard employed by the Grand School District must be in attendance at all times regardless ofother guards furnished by or included in the membership of the group using the pool. Use ofthe pool must be in accordance with pool regulations posted in the natatorium. No diving is allowed in the High School pool.
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GROUNDS The varsity soccer, football, baseball and softball fields are not available for rental by any group. Tennis courts may be rented when in compliance with Board Policy.
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CONCLUDING STATEMENTS Whenever a permit is issued, it will not be canceled except in the possible instance of a conflict with a school-related activity. Such decisions l to be reached jointly by the Community Education Department and the building principal. Please allow two weeks for the processing of the . permits. Permits may be canceled at any time by the Board ofEducation, ifthey find that rules and regulations are being violated. The Board ofEducation assumes no liability other than return of advanced fee that may have been paid if it is necessary to cancel any permit. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any application for the use of school buildings or grounds.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1021.1
Smokine in School Facilities PH:n..oSOPHY STATEMENT: To ensure the highest standards of learning as well as the safety, health, and well-being of students and employees the Grand Blanc Community School District enforces Enrolled Senate Bill 459, the Tobacco-Free Schools Law and Genesee County Regulation to Prohibit Smoking in Enclosed Places with a policy which will: aid students and employees to abstain from use of all tobacco products; intervene early when use is detected; take corrective disciplinary action when necessary; and make accessible aftercare support for students.
POLICY DIRECTION: Staff and students have a right to work in or to attend school in an environment free of second hand smoke. The district has the responsibility to enforce compliance with the law by prohibiting the use of any tobacco product on school property. The Grand Blanc Community School District will be in compliance with the legal requirements and acknowledge their health responsibility to: provide a healthier environment in which students can learn and staff can work; limit the possibility of students seeing adult role models smoke; work cooperatively with applicable law enforcement agencies; and to promote healthier behaviors among staff and students. The Grand Blanc Community School District shall establish and maintain an assistance program and provide available resources to aid staff and students who currently use tobacco products to successfully address this harmful involvement and eliminate this behavior. The Grand Blanc Community School District will work cooperatively with the student, employee, parent(s), and community resource personnel, to support assistance in non-use of tobacco products. There will be no use of tobacco products at any time inside any district buildings, on any district property, or in any vehicles owned or operated by the Grand Blanc Community School District. The use of tobacco by any persons in violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the administrative regulations, and for students as outlined in the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook.
Adopted January 19,1987, Revised OClober4, 1993, April 15. 2002, September 7,2004,
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AR 1021.1
Smokin2 in School Facilities Board of Education Policy on ffRegulatory Use of Tobacco Products on School Property" in compliance with the Tobacco-Free School Law and the Genesee County Regulations to Prohibit Smoking in Enclosed Places stipulates that there will be no use oftobacco products at anytime inside any district buildings, on any district property, or in any vehicles owned or operated by the Grand Blanc Community School District. The use of tobacco products by adults/community members in violation of Policy 1021 may result in the following:
FIRST OFFENSE AND BEYOND: 1. 2.
Warning - review non-smoking on school property law with the violator. Written complaint filed withlby appropriate law enforcement agency.
Adopted January 19,1987, Revised October 4, 1993. April 15, 2002, September 7, 2004
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1022
Visits to the School The Grand Blanc Board ofEducation and school district staffwelcome and encourage members of the community and other interested persons to visit their schools. The Superintendent is authorized to establish regulations that will maintain a safe and orderly school environment. Visitors to our schools will obtain and wear proper identification badges immediately upon arrival report to the office. Provide appropriate hospitality for visitors. ...
Expressions of approval as well as constructive criticism will be reported to the Board. Insure that such visitors will enhance the effect of the educational program rather than hinder it.
Adopted June 20. 1977. Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1023
Loiterine or Causine a Disturbance Any unauthorized person who loiters on or about any school building or grounds or who causes disturbances will be considered guilty of disorderly conduct and may be prosecuted according to law.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1024
Participation in Community Activities School personnel are urged to participate in community activities. They should accept community responsibilities when such duties do not interfere with their regular work.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15. 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1025
A fully certified lifeguard, who meets all American Red Cross standards and is 18 years of age or older, must be employed by the school district or the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commission, and be in attendance at all times school pools are used by members of the community, regardless ofother water-certified personnel furnished by or included in the membership ofthe group using the pool.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised November 7, 1983, September4, 1990. April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1026
Political Activities School employees are expected to assume full responsibilities of citizens living in a democracy_ Schools employees take such actions as individuals and not as representati ves of the school district.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1027
Complaints Concerning School Personnel Constructive criticism of the school is welcome when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program and to equip the school to perform its task more effectively. The administration shall establish procedures for handling complaints when they are received.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1028
Cancellations of School Due to Inclement Weather The Superintendent will decide when it becomes necessary to close school because of an inability to transport children safely on school buses. The announcement will be carried over the local radio and TV stations, highlighted on the district's webpage, and included on the school district voice mail system. On those days when it is necessary to close school because of inclement weather, all adult and community activities sponsored by the district will cease because of closed buildings.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AR 1028
Inclement Weather Procedures It is the desire of the Grand Blanc Board of Education and the administration to operate school each of the days scheduled on the official school calendar. The district will make a concerted effort to provide snow removal service throughout the night in the event of heavy snowfall in an attempt to provide adequate parking spaces for staff and provide free access to buildings by buses. On those rare days when it becomes necessary to close school because of an inability to transport children safely on school buses, an announcement will be made over local radio and TV stations, highlighted on the district webpage and included on the district voice mail system. When it becomes necessary to close school, either before it begins in the morning or after the school day, all adult and community evening classes, athletic practices, and home contests will cease. Athletic activities which are scheduled away from the district will be canceled unless the building principal, athletic director and Superintendent decide otherwise. In these instances, the decision of the Superintendent will be final. Based on information provided from the National Weather Service, severe wind chill temperatures of approximately -25 degrees may justify closing school. Individual considerations such as time of day, expected length of extreme wind chill temperature and extended forecast will all be taken into account when making the decision to open or close school. When school is closed to students because of inclement weather, teachers are not expected to report for work, unless directed to do so .. Any direction for teachers to report to work will be carried over early morning broadcasts on local radio and TV stations, and through building fan out plans. The procedure for making the decision regarding those closing of schools rests with the Superintendent.
Adopted November 1982, Revised February 1994, April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1029
Gifts to School Personnel No school employee or Grand Blanc Board ofEducation member is to accept any commission or gift from individuals or companies seeking to sell equipment or materials to our public schools. This includes materials for conducting student classes and for materials and supplies used in school organizations, such as clubs, senior class, etc. This prohibition shall not be construed to prevent vendors from paying reasonable costs to provide an opportunity for Board members and employees to see or hear about any new ideas, equipment, or materials; nor shall it be construed to prevent students from presenting token and inexpensive gifts to staff members. The Board shall welcome, and in most cases consider more appropriate, the writings ofletters to staff members expressing gratitude or appreciation.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS Solicitin~
1030
Funds from School Personnel
Because of the multiplicity of organizations and individuals seeking funds, in most instances for worthy purposes, all such groups or individuals shall be barred from directly soliciting contributions from school personnel and students with the exception of any community charity organization approved by the Superintendent. Additional direct solicitation of funds from school personnel and students tend to defeat educational values, may embarrass children, and frequently duplicate appeals made to the home.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1031
Public Performances by Students Instructors shall be encouraged to provide students for public performances when such perfonnances contribute to the educational process and objectives, and when it does not significantly interfere with other scheduled activities or classes within the school. ...
Al1 perfonnances involving the use of students shall be approved by the building principaL The excessive use of one particular group shall be discouraged.
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Students participating in a perfonnance shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to their age and in such a way as to bring credit to their school. Performances scheduled outside school hours are preferred. Student organizations may participate in the activities of the school district and community. The time of participation should not seriously interfere with the school program. The Board does not believe it advisable to use the organization to further the public relations of particular institutions or for local political rallies. It does believe that the organizations may be used to honor the position represented by certain high public office or to honor visiting dignitaries to this community. Student organizations or groups shall not be paid directly for participating or performing when they represent the school. Gifts and donations may be made to the school.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1032
Contests for Students The Grand Blanc Board of Education supports student participation in approved contests. However, participation by students in any such activities must be on a purely voluntary basis and at no time can such participation interfere with the instructional program. When students agree to participate in any activity sponsored by an outside organization, it shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization to manage the contest and provide the students with detailed information, instructions, and rules. At no time will pressure be applied to enjoin students to participate in any contest sponsored by outside organizations.
Adopted June 20.1977, Revised April 15,2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1033
Gifts to Students The acceptance of trophies, prizes, or awards from persons or organizations not connected with the school is not permitted unless they confonn to the policy of the Board and the corresponding administrative regulations providing for awards for distinguished success in any school activity.
Adopted June 20. 1977. Revised November 7. 1983. April 15. 2002
COl\1MlJNITY RELATIONS
1034
Fundraising and Solicitation Definitions
Activity Groups are groups that are sponsored by the district and approved by the school board. They are designed to provide opportunities for students to participate, on an individual or group basis, in school and public events for the improvement of skills and may include: i. Organized student groups ii. Athletics Booster and Club Sport support groups iii. Building staff
iva PTO groups
V. Scholarships
The Board designates the Superintendent and other Administrators designated by the Superintendent the responsibility for the direction of activity groups seeking to obtain funds for school, student body, class treasuries or for the support of school programs. Administrators are responsible for ensuring their activities are consistent with the policies, practices and purposes of the school district. These activity groups shall have existence exclusively by the authorization of the Board and shall have the authority to act as agents of the Board only as specifically approved by the Board. Activity groups will need annual sanctions from the Board in order to fundraise. The Superintendent shall establish such specific procedures, rules, policies and forms as may be necessary to ensure that activities of activity groups covered under Policy Number 1034 are consistent with district policies in accord with the district's best interest. Membership in all such activity groups shall be as open as possible. Where it may be necessary to have restrictions or defInitions of membership classes, such requirements will in no way be based on sex, creed, nationality, race or any other restrictions considered discriminatory under federal and state statutes. Student and club activity groups shall be free of dues unless approved by the Board. Such activity groups shall develop constitutions, bylaws, position paper of purpose, or other requirements of operations i.e. dues, contracts, as long as such items are not contrary to Board policies or to the general goals and procedures of the school district. These procedural documents may define the membership, establish nominal membership dues, provide for an executive committee and its duties, and establish rules for quorums and voting rights; however, all constitutions, bylaws, or position paper of purpose are subject to the approval of the Board.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
(Cont'd.)
1034
These activity groups may affiliate with or obtain membership in regional, state or national organizations of similar nature provided that responsibilities of such membership of affiliation are not contrary to the policies of the district. Said activity groups shall conduct, organize and supervise activities which are related to the general purposes ofthe district and primarily for the benefit ofthe students. Students may be used to assist in such activities, but shall not be required to participate in such activities. These activity groups shall have no responsibility or authority for supervising, controlling, evaluating or determining the work of employees. Said activity groups shall have no responsibility for or authority for evaluating, supervising, or determining the curriculum and instructional program of the district except as specifically requested to do so by the Superintendent and for the purpose of acting as advisory groups to the Board or Administration. Activity groups sanctioned by the Board in accord with this policy shall be afforded various privileges to fulfill their purposes; however, the exercise of such privileges is subject to administrative procedures and policies established by the Superintendent. Such privileges will normally include use of the school mailing, use of the district's various newsletters and communications with residents and parents, use of school facilities, access to staff and use of various school services and materials. Where appropriate and necessary, charges may be made for such services or facilities. Property of such activity groups which is intended for use by students or to be used in the operation of the school program shall be titled to the district. All such property shall be subject to Board and designated administrator responsibility as to its use, maintenance, or continuance in operation. In the interest of the purpose of these activity groups, the Board's exercise of its responsibilities will be in accord with wishes of the activity groups whenever possible. All purchases of equipment, instructional material, or improvements to the buildings or grounds must be approved prior to purchase by the designated administrator. Purchases which require an annual expenditure or entail future expenditures or maintenance costs shall be made on the basis of the organization being responsible for the future expenditures. If in specific cases the Board agrees to assume some future costs, the Board reserves the right to discontinue the expenditure in the future. Assets and finances of such activity groups shall be subject to the supervision and audit of the Board. The Superintendent shall, as necessary, provide specific directions for the fulfilling ofthis supervision and audit.
Adopted March 6, 1989, Revised September 4,1990, November 15,1993, June 2,1997, April 15, 2002, June 6, 2011
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AR 1034
Fundraising Limitations Fundraising is the selling of a product, providing a service or activity, or requesting donations. School fundraising directly funds school programs and students. A charitable giving campaign solicits funds for a charitable cause not directly related to any district goal. The Board of Education will limit community fundraising and charitable giving campaigns to sanctioned groups within the school community. Any school related group raising funds for Grand Blanc students, not sanctioned by the Board, will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Written notification will be sent by certified mail to groups not sanctioned by the Board.
GENERAL OPERATION 1.
Prior to any fundraising activity the activity group must be approved by the Board. They must present their constitution, bylaws, or position paper of purpose to be sanctioned.
2.
All organizations will have an administrator assigned who is responsible for having the organization comply with pertinent Board and Administrative policies.
3.
All organizations shall maintain records or minutes of meetings, copies of which shall be provided to the administrator assigned.
4.
All organizations shall maintain fmancial records in accord with the policies contained herein. The administration shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy and shall have the right to review fmancial records and procedures when necessary.
5.
When conflicts may arise between the organization and the administrator, the Superintendent shall be advised in order to bring the conflict to resolution and render a final decision.
6.
Fundraising and activities shall not imply school endorsement of any business or product.
7.
Building administrators shall be gatekeepers to the total number offundraisers conducted. If students are involved in multiple events the administrator will monitor and limit their involvement. These limits should take into account the total commitment students have had during the school year. The district will provide the essentials necessary to conduct those extra-curricular programs which have been approved by the district.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
(Cont'd.)
AR 1034
The district will determine and provide the basic uniforms for athletes. Any item above and beyond the accepted school uniform will be purchased by the athlete. "Upon Approval" fundraising may be used for the purchase of equipment and uniforms which will become the property of the school district. All items purchased for a team or club by any organization become the property of the district. A.
Fundraising activities and charitable giving campaigns will fall under one of two classifications with the following specifications:
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In-house fundraising (i.e. students selling to students within the building during school hours). Community Solicitation (soliciting community support in fundraising activities; including: sales of products, soliciting business, flyers to parents, advertisements in newsletters or newspapers, or invitation into a building for purchasing goods or service).
In-house charitable giving campaigns will be approved by the Building Principal.
ii. Charitable giving campaigns involving community solicitation must be conducted by a sanctioned activity group and application must be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent to avoid conflicts of competitive fundraising. iii. Advertisements for community solicitations must include the name of the sponsoring sanctioned activity group.
8. In the event an unauthorized fundraising activity is conducted, the activity group will be contacted by the Assistant Superintendent and prohibited from conducting future fundraising activities for a period of one school year.
RELATION TO STUDENTS 1.
All programs for the benefit of, education of, or entertainment of students shall be subject to the approval of the administrator. The Board shall retain its responsibility for all activities involving students.
2.
Raffles are permitted for activity groups only, but will not involve students as salespersons.
3.
The use of students in fundraising activities shall be subject to existing policies and approval ofthe building administrators.
4.
Student incentives for participation in fundraising activities shall not exceed $50 in cost.
RELATION TO TEACHERS/SCHOOL E11PLOYEES/TEMPORARY E11PLOYEES 1.
Sponsors should attempt to make activities an educational experience.
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Any person hired by the organization to perform school related or educational services shall be approved by the administrator and all payments for services shall be in a manner approved by the Business Manager.
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The administrator shall be responsible for maintaining records of all expenditures if the organization elects to provide the administrator or other employees any cash or financial accounting for the purpose of supplementing instructional or school supplies.
FINANCIAL PROCEDURES 1.
Each activity group shall establish and maintain procedures and records as may be necessary to provide an accurate accounting of all flnances of the activity group. The adequacy ofthe procedures and records is subj ect to the approval of the Business Manager. Where appropriate speciflc district-required forms and procedures will be used.
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Complete records shall be maintained documenting all revenues and expenditures. If some type ofitems or tickets are being sold, the information maintained shall include:
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The number of items or tickets available for sale.
The sale price of items or tickets sold.
The number of items or tickets sold.
The revenue generated by items or tickets sold.
The number of items or tickets on hand at conclusion of the project.
The disposition of items or tickets on hand at the sales conclusion.
This information maintained shall be updated on a regular basis. 3.
Each organization must submit by June 15, or each year, a flnancial statement for the preceding months. The format of the statements shall comply with the directions of the Business Manager.
4.
An activity group that is not successful in raising the necessary funds prior to an event occurring, must make up that deflcit prior to holding any other event except fundraising activities. All debts incurred by an activity group must be paid by that group
5.
The flnances and flnancial records of each organization shall be subject to audit by the district auditors during the annual district audit or at any time by an internal district auditor determined by the Business Manager.
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All activity groups shall maintain a record of persons authorized to request disbursement checks for the activity group on such records shall be maintained by the business office. The organization mayor may not authorize the building administrator to sign requests for disbursements.
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Each meeting of the organization shall include a Treasurer's Report which shall include a statement ofall deposits, withdrawals, and checks written.
COMMIJNITY RELATIONS
(Cont'd.) AR 1034
8.
The school administrator of the activity group shall be responsible for advising the group on general fmancialJmoney handling procedures to ensure the financial integrity of the organization. The administrator shall know at all times the locations of the activity group's funds, and be knowledgeable ofthe commitments made by the activity group and assets available to the activity group.
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All procedures for fundraising, selling and handling of money to be done by students are subject to the specific approval of the administrator.
10.
Organizations are encouraged to use the school internal accounts through the Business Manager. Exceptions to this must have the approval of the Business Manager.
FUNDRAISING General
1.
Each activity group shall be responsible for completing all required forms and steps before conducting a fundraising activity. Forms are available on the district website and must be submitted on line.
2.
Each activity group shall maintain appropriate records of fundraising revenues and expenses and shall complete the required fundraising activity report at the conclusion of the activity.
3.
Each activity group shall designate a sponsor to be responsible for maintaining the security of any materials or products used in a fundraising activity. In the event of misappropriation or loss, the activity group is responsible for restitution.
Elementary Level
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Fundraising goals should be clearly related to specific projects or equipment needed for school.
2.
Students should not be pressured to make sales or to buy items and all involvement must be Voluntary. Door to door sales by elementary students are not permitted.
3.
K-5 students should be provided identification materials which indicate the organization conducting the sale and the purpose of the sale.
Secondary Level 1.
Fundraising should be related to fulfilling a specific purpose.
COlVIMUNITY RELATIONS
(Cont'd.) AR 1034
2.
Student involvement must be voluntary.
3.
Grades 6-12 students should be provided identification materials which indicate the activity group conducting the sale and the purpose of the sale.
All Levels
1.
Whenever possible, sales should be limited to those which allow sales prior (pre-orders) to the specific ordering of quantities.
2.
Activity groups conducting a raffle (including a 50-50 drawings) must not encumber or in any way make the school district responsible for prizes, conduct or authorization of the raffle. No activity group shall conduct a raffle until proper Michigan Gaming approval has been obtained.
3.
School building facilities are not to be used for activity group fundraising activities generally described as Las Vegas nights, bingo or millionaire's parties.
4.
Activity groups shall not conduct activities primarily intended to be fundraisers at which the organization sells, or provides as part of an admission charge any alcoholic beverages. Further, such activity groups shall not apply for a license to allow alcoholic beverages on the site of an organizational activity intended to be a fundraising activity. This provision shall not preclude fundraising activities held at a licensed establishment which may sell alcoholic beverages wholly independent of the school district organization.
Use of School Time: 1.
Fundraising activities using students should be limited to non-instructional time to the fullest extent possible.
2.
Assemblies and in-classroom activities are permissible, but subject to the specific approval of the principal.
3.
Activities which may have a defInite educational or social purpose appropriate to district objectives as well as a fundraising purpose may be considered for being allowed during the school day. All such proposals are subject to the specific approval of the Superintendent and the proposal must incorporate recess times and must not limit the use of school facilities.
CO~lMUNITY
RELATIONS
(Cont'd.)
AR 1034
Purpose:
The purpose of these procedures is to: 1.
Avoid conflicting or competitive fundraising.
2.
To ensure that all persons involved are reasonably protected from charges of mismanaging monies and products involved.
Procedures for Approval:
1.
Any such fundraising activity must be approved through a building administrator.
2.
All such activities must adhere to the policies contained herein.
3.
The responsible officers of the organization must submit two weeks prior to the activity to the administrator an application outlining the pertinent information regarding the activity. Fundraising applications must be submitted on-line.
4.
The activity group shall receive approval, rejections, or request for modification from the administrator through which the proposal was submitted.
5.
The administrator will provide the financial procedures in this AR regarding to the accounting and handling of funds to the organization officers.
AdoptedNavember 7,1983, Revised March 6,1989, May 8,1990, July 24,1991, November 15,1993, June 2, 1997, April 15, 2002, June 6, 2011
Grand Blanc Community Schools Activity Group Fundraising Process
Sanctioned Activity Group Process
Fundraising Process
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Sanctioned Activity Group submits application(s) to conduct individual 1--_ _ _ _--, fundraiser(s) to SA for approval. Approved Sanction Application
and Financial Summary are
forwarded to the Business Office
for approval of the Financial
Summ
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Notify Sanctioned Group that fundraiser is not approved.
Nctify the Activity >...-L:t"'-+l Group and BA. BA notifies Sanctioned Activity
GrouP. and forwards fundraising
applications to Board Secretary for
logging on the ·Sanctioned
Organization" Spreadsheet for
Board review.
Approved paperwork goes to the
Board for sanctioning (2nd
meeting of July. October and
February)
Fundraiser is conducted. Is ActivityGroup approved to be a sanctioned organization?
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Yes . Group is added to 'Sanctioned I Activity Group' Spreadsheet by .the Board Secretary.
Sanctioned Activity Group records
fundraiser activity on Financial
Summary to be submitted by the a
the end of the fiscal year.
Board Secretary notifies the BA that the activity group has been sanctioned by the Board.
BA notifies the Activity group that i has been sanctioned by the Board.
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GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
APPLICATION FOR FUND RAISING
Name of ProjectCoordinator_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _D,ate_ _ _ _ _ __
Group or
Purpose of Fund Raiser/Plans for Money Raised, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Item____________________________________________________________________ (s) to be _
~ld
Price_ _ _ _ _Percent to Group_ _ _ _ _.Sales Tax (if necessary)_______District,_ _ _ _Vendor Company&Rel~e!,erutafrve
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(please attach copy of proposed contract if available) Sales Area:
_____~m House
______Door To Door
_ _ _---'Community ~licitation
Group/Organization Budget-13alance On Hand_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ADMlNlSTRATIVE APPROVAL WILL NOT BE GRANTED
IF PREVIOUS FlNANOAL REPORTS HAVE NOT BEEN SUBMITTED.
The fund raising activity cannot begin until at least thirty (3D) days following approval of the District Fund Raising Committee. No solicitation, procurement of materials, or contracts should be signed prior to approval of the District Fund Raising Committee.
Proposed Timeline for Fund Raiser: PROCEDURE Administrative Approval Submit to District Fund Raising Committee Proposed Dates of Sa1e/~licitation Implementation of Project for Funds Raised
_ _ _yes,____-'no
Financial Report of Previous Fund Raiser(s) Submitted
(To be initialed by Administrator)
Previous number of requested fund raisers for this group or organization during the current school year: _ _ _ _ __
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
Revised Nov. 9,1993
Administrative Approval
Date
Chairman Approval
Date
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GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
APPLICATION FOR FUND RAISING
Due to the financial condition of the district, and the need to offset expenses for various student programs, the fund raising policy of the district has been revised. A District Fund Raising Committee has been established to regulate and coordina te all fund raising activities. Process and Procedures of Fund Raising for the Grand Blanc Community Schools: 1. Fund raising proposal developed: a. Tentative contacts with prospective cooperating agent. b. Proposed dates of sales/solicitation. c. Timelime for fund raising project set to include approval of project prior to 30 days before the beginning of activity. d. No solicitation, procurement of materials, or contracts should be signed prior to approval of the District Fund Raising Committee. 2. Administrative approval. 3. Administrator submits to District Fund Raising Committee. 4. Fund raising project plans completed on approval. 5. Financial report submitted within 30 days after completion of activity. 6. Implementation of project for which funds have been raised.
PLEASE NOTE:
All money raised or materials purchased under Grand Blanc Community Schools' name becomes the property of the Grand Blanc Community Schools according to Board of Education policy.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1035
Advertising and Promotion Advertising literature, materials, products, or posters may be displayed, issued, or distributed to children through the schools in the district upon authorization by the Superintendent. Such advertising media shall be construed to have educational and cultural merit and shall be of benefit to children in tenus of service and/or special or reduced prices and shall not be for personal gain of an individual or profit-making organization. By carrying out the intent ofthis policy, school personnel shall not be involved nor responsible for collecting, recording, accounting, handling, and distributing tickets or funds. School-sponsored activities and events are an exception to this policy.
Adopted June 20,1977, Revised September 16,1985, April 15, 2002
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Student Production of Goods and Services Students may produce services and materials for community organizations or groups only to the extent that such production furthers such students' educational development. Care must be exercised by the administration in interpreting this policy to avoid exploitation of pupils of the school district.
Adopted June 20, 1977, Revised April 15, 2002
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Board Appointments to Community Boards and Commissions When it is deemed necessary, the Grand Blanc Board of Education shall appoint, from its membership and constituents, members to serve on boards, commissions, foundations, and associations, in the Grand Blanc community. All appointments shall expressly state the term of office in the motion and the appointees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Adopted December 4, 1978, Revised November 7, 1983, April 15, 2002
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Parks and Recreation The Grand Blanc Board ofEducation recognizes the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commission as a leader in providing community recreation. Community recreation is a concept which seeks to help people experience self-actualization by satisfying their recreational needs and desires through active and passive leisure time activities. Under the auspices of the Board of Education, the Community Education Department works closely with the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commission in the deli very of community services. The Parks and Recreation Commission is jointly sponsored by the Grand Blanc Board ofEducation, Ci ty of Grand Blanc, Township of Grand Blanc, with support from Grand Blanc Associated United Way. The Board of Education provides use of school facilities, as they are available, for Parks and Recreation programming. The Parks and Recreation Commission is encouraged to abide by Board policies and administrative rules and regulations of the school district as they are partially governed by the Board of Education. Grand Blanc Community Schools, through the Department of Community Education, pledges to work with the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commission in striving for cooperative, coordinated programming to meet the educational, vocational, recreational, and social needs of the community's residents.
Adopted February 16, 1981, Revised April 15, 2002
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1041
School Volunteers Effective January I, 2006, the School Safety legislation (PA 129-131 & PA 138) requires all individuals who apply for employment in Michigan have a criminal history check. For the protection of our students, all volunteers must complete the attached volunteer registration form and the criminal history check/record affidavit prior to volunteering in the Grand Blanc Community School district. Volunteers are vital to the success of the Grand Blanc Community Schools. The Board of Education (Board) encourages and appreciates the many efforts of the district's exceptional volunteers who give so willingly of their time to help support the staff and students of Grand Blanc Community Schools. The Board encourages and promotes the support of school volunteers in order to expand and enhance parental and community involvement while maintaining safety and security for students and staff. The purpose of this policy is to assist volunteers in the performance of their service to the District. Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to create a contract between the volunteer and the District. This policy does not in any way affect the District's ability or right to terminate its association with any volunteer for any reason with or without cause. A volunteer is defined as a parent, community member or other adult who assists at a school site or program on a regular or semi-regular basis. Also included in this definition are those who help on a one-time basis transporting or working with children without the direct oversight of District staff. Parents who observe or visit their child at school on a regular basis and stay more than 15 minutes each time are considered volunteers. A volunteer criminal record check and history affidavit and/or fingerprinting are required for all volunteers. Individuals who are at the school to attend or help at a one-time special event involving no unsupervised contact with children are not considered volunteers by this definition and are not required to be screened. Examples include helping at a school fair, school party, assembling registration packets, participating in a school clean-up day, or attending a career day. A parent picking up their child from school or randomly observing or visiting their child's school is not considered a volunteer. Volunteers shall be informed that the district is conducting this records check. Volunteer activities requiring a criminal record clearance and/or fingerprinting in addition to other specific requirements include, but are not limited to: 1. Coaching 2. One-on-one tutoring or mentoring inside or outside the classroom or another supervised school setting 3. Attending or chaperoning overnight school-sponsored trips 4. Transporting students in a private vehicle 5. Special Olympics
6. Any other volunteer activity, including that done by parents in child care and development programs, where there is the possibility of unsupervised contact with children. 7. Any other volunteer activity where the funding agency requires such a criminal record clearance An individual who wishes to volunteer at a school shall apply in writing and be approved by the Principal (or designee) prior to serving at the school. All volunteers are required to complete, sign, and date a Grand Blanc Community Schools' Volunteer Program Registration Form and Volunteer Criminal Records Check and History Affidavit before being placed in a school or beginning service as a school volunteer. No school volunteer may be placed in a school until the background check has been received and approved by the District. Volunteers will be required to wear District-issued identification badges and sign in and out at a designation location in the school before proceeding to their volunteer sites. Volunteers must always use appropriate language, discuss age-appropriate topics, refrain from inappropriately touching students, refrain from disciplining students (discipline should be directed to the appropriate teacher or staff member), and refrain from giving students gifts or rewards. Because a student may have food allergies or sensitivities, volunteers are to refrain from giving a student anything to eat or drink without a teacher's or staff member's approval. Volunteers will serve as positive role models. Volunteers should be prompt and dependable. Should illness or an emergency occur, the volunteer should notify the school of the planned absence. The dress code for volunteers is to dress appropriately yet comfortably for any task that is to be undertaken. Volunteers must keep confidential any information about a student or any school-related incident. If there is a safety concern or an emergency issue, it must be brought to the attention of the school Principal or other staff member in authority immediately. Volunteers are to be held to professional standards for maintaining the confidentiality of student records. Volunteers are not covered by the District's worker's compensation insurance policy and the District does not provide insurance for volunteers that cover health, accident, personal injury or property loss.
GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM ***THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK*** A COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED TO PERSONNEL IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Last Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _First Name _________ M. "_ __
Address_______________________________
Phone Nurnber_ _ _ _ _ _BirthDate_ _ _ _ _ _Race_ _ _ _Gender_
Drivers License #_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Student Name _____________________________
Emergency Contact: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Volunteering in building(s): Please circle all that apply:
High School East
High School West
Anderson Elementary Brendel Elementary
East Middle School Cook Elementary
West Middle School
Indian Hill Elementary
Mason Elementary McGrath Elementary Myers Elementary Reid Elementary Perry Center
Other_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____
I have read the Grand Blanc Community Schools' Volunteer Policy and agree to comply with its requirements including a criminal backg round check and/or fingerprinting if deemed necessary. _ _ _~~------------------Date-------------Volunteer Signature _________________________Date_______________ Principal (or designee)
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Background check verified by_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date of ICHAT Report:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Results_____________
GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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Effective January 1,2006, the School Safety legislation (PA 129-131 & PA 138) requires all individuals who apply for employment in Michigan have a criminal history check. For the protection of our students, all volunteers must complete the following questionnaire. I have not been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any crimes (misdemeanors or
felonies).
I have been convicted of or plead guilty or no contest to the following crimes. If necessary,
use separate sheet to explain nature of conviction, date and court.
[ ] No [ ] Yes (Explain below)
The following charges are pending against me. If necessary, use separate sheet to explain nature of charges, date and court.
Have you ever been convicted of any of the following crimes: criminal sexual conduct in any
degree, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in any degree, felonious
assault on a child, child abuse in any degree, attempt to commit child abuse in any degree,
cruelty, torture or indecent exposure involving a child?
[ ] Yes (Explain below)
[ ] No
Have you ever been convicted of delivering or distributing controlled substances to a minor
or of possessing a controlled substance on school property in violation of section 7410 of the
public health code?
[ ] No [ ] Yes (explain below)
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Authorization & Release: I understand and agree that: I will abide by all Board policies and administrative guidelines while on duty for the Grand Blanc Community Schools, including the Tobacco-Free Schools Act prohibiting the use of tobacco products at all times in buildings and grounds. I realize that as a volunteer I am not in any manner considered an employee of the District or entitled to any benefits provided to employees. I understand that, although I am covered under the District's liability insurance policy, I am not covered by its health insurance policy nor am I eligible for worker's compensation. Should I become ill or suffer an accident while performing volunteer work for the District, I agree that I shall be responsible for any and all hospital and medical charges that may accrue. I understand that transportation field trips and extra curricular activities are sometimes provided by volunteers in private cars. The District provides liability coverage for employees but no insurance or liability coverage for the ownership, maintenance, operational expenses or any injury or damages to people or property that may occur in any manner from the use of non-school vehicles. Drivers under the age of 18 cannot serve as volunteer drivers for school-related functions. I further understand that Michigan law prohibits a school district from employing or allowing to serve as a volunteer, in any capacity, a person convicted of a listed offense. "Listed offences" as well as other information on this legislation may be found at the following web site: www.michigan.gov. In addition, the law further requires school districts to dismiss any employee or volunteer who is listed on the sex offender' registry. If I have been convicted of a felony other than a listed offense or an offense which requires my name to be listed on the sex offenders' registry, I will be dismissed immediately. I further release Grand Blanc Community Schools, its Board of Education, individual Board of Education members, employees and agents, and the entities to which the criminal history record information is released, to the maximum extent permitted by law, and from any and all liability for any damages, whatever their nature, which may result as a consequence of my volunteer services.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1042
Naming District Facilities The Grand Blanc Community Schools Board of Education is responsible for the naming and/or renaming of the buildings and playing fields in the district, or portions thereof. Because it is a serious matter, lasting for many years, certain factors need to be taken into consideration. Buildings and/or fields will be named after geographical locations or after individuals,
alive or deceased, who have given extraordinary service to the district. The individual
should be of high moral character, worked with the district for many years as an
employee or volunteer and provided such service to the district as to make progress
toward the district's success.
Naming suggestions can be submitted for consideration from any source to the Superintendent or their designee. The Superintendent will present recommendations to the Board of Education for discussion and action. The final decision is to be the Board of Education's alone. Further, the Board recognizes the naming and/or renaming portions of buildings and
playing fields in the district follows an inclusive process of communication with the
public, staff and the Board. The Board, after a two (2) month period, will act on the
recommendation.
Adopted: June 2011
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Facilities named after geographical locations: High School East/West; Middle School East/West; Indian Hill Elementary; Reid Elementary; Cook Elementary Facilities named after individuals: Named Facility Inventory Facility Common Name
Named in Honor of
Administration Building Anderson Elementary School Baseball Field Stands Storage Brendel Elementary School High School East, Auditorium High School East, Courtyard High School East, Gymnasium High School East, Library High School Varsity Baseball Field High School Varsity Football Field High School Varsity Soccer Field Jewett Trail Mason Elementary School McGrath Elementary School Myers Elementary School Nature Center(Central Campus) Perry Center High School football outbuilding
Paul Madison Mayme B. Anderson Michael “Mike” Jaksa A.J. Brendel Howard Pepper Robert Tartoni Robert Tartoni Linda A. Phillips Joe Pitock Frank Thomas Don Bachelor Joe Jewett Lillian G. Mason Paul E. McGrath Maurice (Morris) Myers Brian Lander Ezra W. Perry Arthur L. “Larry” Polzin
Press Box at Frank Thomas Field
Charlie Carmody
Year Dedicated 1966 2004 1959 2003 2007 2011 1994 1961 2003 1955 1957 1998 2013 2017
Official Name Paul Madison Administration Building Mayme B. Anderson Elementary School Head Groundskeeper Memorial A.J. Brendel Elementary School Howard Pepper Auditorium Robert Tartoni Courtyard Robert Tartoni Athletic Center Linda A. Phillips Library Joe Pitock Field Frank Thomas Field Don Bachelor Field Jewett Trail Lillian G. Mason Elementary School Paul E. McGrath Elementary School Myers Elementary School Brian Lander Outdoor Biological Center Ezra W. Perry Center Polzin’s Porch Charlie Carmody “Voice of the Bobcats” Press Box
The following is a brief background for each: Administration Building - Dedicated to E. Paul Madison. He was the assistant superintendent for business and finance from 1962-1972. Anderson Elementary - Built in 1966 in honor of Mayme B. Anderson. She was the first principal of McGrath Elementary. Baseball Field Stands Storage – Built in 2004 in memory of Michael “Mike” Jaksa. He was a Grand Blanc Athletic Booster member who volunteered his time, money and passion to the baseball program and field to make it as perfect as it could be. His dedication and contributions to improving the baseball field from 1971 to 1985 will forever earn him the title of “Head Groundskeeper”. Brendel Elementary - Built in 1959 for A.J. Brendel. He was principal of the high school until 1956 when he became superintendent.
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High School East Auditorium - Named in honor of Howard Pepper. He was an administrative assistant for 38 years. High School East, Courtyard - Named in honor of Robert Tartoni, a math teach at Grand Blanc for over 30 years. He was a great man who cared a lot about his students. High School East, Gymnasium - Dedicated to Robert Tartoni in 2007. He taught math at Grand Blanc for over 30 years until his death in 2003. He was a very positive and encouraging man. Mr. Tartoni always went the extra mile to help his students and cared very much about them. High School East, Library - Named in honor of Linda A. Phillips in 2011. Linda Phillips was an English teacher at Grand Blanc High School for 35 years and she loved to read. She was always swapping book recommendations. She was also a constant source of wisdom, comfort, and support to all who knew her. High School Varsity Baseball Field – Field was dedicated in honor Joe Pitock in 1994 and a new scoreboard in his honor was dedicated in 2009. He coached baseball at Grand Blanc from 1953-1999. He was the first baseball coach in Michigan to reach 500 wins and was inducted into the Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. His famous quote was “It’s not that I’m a great coach. I’ve been blessed with good players.” High School Varsity Football Field - Named in honor of Frank Thomas. Frank Thomas was a guidance counselor as well as the football and track coach. He coached for 11 years and resigned after the 1964 season to focus on his administration duties. During his time as coach, he led the team to numerous division championship titles and was very well liked. He also served as an athletic director at one point. High School Varsity Soccer Field - Named in honor of Don Bachelor. Jewett Trail - Named in honor of Joe Jewett, who was an assistant principal at one point. He taught at Grand Blanc and sponsored the 4-H Club Floral work and gardening and started the club in 1948. Mason Elementary - Dedicated to Lillian G. Mason in 2003. She was the first woman to serve on the Grand Blanc Board of Education and served for 36 years. She was characterized as a person with humility and grace. Mrs. Mason was always concerned about the kids and made sure that character was part of the curriculum. McGrath Elementary - Built in 1955 in honor Paul E. McGrath. Myers Elementary - Built in 1956 in honor Maurice (Morris) Myers. He served as president of the school board. Nature Center(Central Campus) - Named in honor of Brian Lander. Perry Center - Built in 1924 and was later named in honor of Ezra W. Perry. He was secretary of the school board.
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High School Football Outbuilding – Named in honor of Arthur “Larry” Polzin, long standing Board of Education member. Press Box at Frank Thomas Field – Named in honor of Charlie Carmody, a Grand Blanc graduate, Grand Blanc sports team “super fan”, founder and president of the Grand Blanc High School Alumni Association, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and beloved teacher. With memories of his booming voice echoing through the town on Friday nights every fall, he will forever be known as the “Voice of the Bobcats”.
Adopted: June 2011; Revised September 23, 2013, June 12, 2017, June 26, 2017
