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Dear Parents, On behalf of the staff, I extend a welcome to all the families who have joined or have returned to the Irving School community for the 2013-2014 school year. Central to Irving School's mission is our intent that all children - regardless of race, religion, or nationality - will receive a quality education in an atmosphere that is fair, safe, intellectually stimulating, and characterized by high academic standards. We recognize that we are a nation of many peoples, many cultures, and many histories - all worthy of respect, study, and celebration. Therefore, we strive to open our students' education and their minds to the diversity of our country and of our world. From its founding seventy-five years ago, Irving School has been staffed with caring, effective professionals who work closely with parents. We will continue this strong tradition of parent-teacher collaboration. This promises to be another interesting and challenging year. Over the years, Irving School staff, students, and parents have built a strong instructional program and a friendly, positive school community. We want you to be actively involved in your child's education. Our teachers and I welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and to hear your concerns and consider your suggestions. Also, we urge you to join our Irving parents' organization, Parents of Irving Children (PIC) by attending monthly meetings and by participating in PIC programs and activities. Together, we will continue to maintain a positive and supportive school environment for your children. I am looking forward to a great year at Irving School. Respectfully, Mr. Adrian Advincula Principal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012-13 BSD Parent Permission Form 3 Student Directory Information 4 Technology Use Agreement 5-7 Annual Walking Field Trip Permission 8 School Records/Directory Info 8-12 Directory and Phone Numbers 13 Irving Mission Statement 14 District Calendar 15 Grading and Progress Reports 16-17 Parents of Irving Children (PIC) 17 Parking at School 19 Neighborhood Map 20 Irving School Staff 21-22 Bus Transportation 23 Crosswalk Guards 23 School Policies: 24-29 Immunization Absentees, Appointments, Tardiness Sign In/Sign Out Custody Agreements Messages for students Makeup Work Ill Children Illness or Injury at School Medication Emergency Evacuation Recess Policy Pets Visiting Students Clothing and Labels Dress Code Bicycle Policy Field Trips & Parent Volunteers Treats and Invitations Hot Lunch Program 29 Homeroom Parents 30 School Library 30 Report Cards and Conferences 30 Placement of Students in Classes 31 Special Programs at Irving School 31-34 English as a Second Language Title VII Indian Education Intervention Program

Response to Intervention/Multi Tiered System of Support Parent Liaison Program Child Advancement Project (CAP) Special Education Student Assistance Team Counseling Services Speech Therapy Alatacare School District Policies 34-40 Bozeman Schools Prevention Program 39 School Discipline Policies 41-44 Floor Plan (map) Inside back cover.

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2013-14 Bozeman Public Schools Parent Permission Form K-5 Elementary Students

Student Name:_________________________ Grade:_____ Teacher Name:____________ This form will remain in force for the 2013-14 school year. If at any time you would like to make changes, please contact your child’s school. Please read the Handbook information related to the topics below before completing this form. Once you have read the information provided please initial your choices, sign the form, and return to the school. Please complete separate forms for each child you have in school. ____Yes ____No I give permission for my child to attend all walking field trips during the 2013-14

school year. I understand that I will be notified in writing in advance of these walking field trips. I authorize Bozeman School District #7 employees or volunteers in charge of my student while on a field trip to obtain all necessary emergency medical care and authorize any licensed physician and/or medical personnel to render necessary emergency medical treatment to the student. (Pg. 8)

____Yes ____No I give permission for my child’s work/and or first name to be published on the

District and/or School web site. (Pg. 4) ____Yes ____No I give permission for the release of “directory information” about my child.

“Directory information” is a term used by the U.S. Department of Education to describe general information about a student. Directory information includes: student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, major field of study, photograph, weight and height (if a member of an athletic team), information about the student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, grade level, gender, ethnicity, enrollment status, and most recent educational institution attended by the student. This information is not released for commercial purposes. It can be released to provide educational, scholarship, vocational/occupational and or information to the news media or law enforcement. It may also be used for school purposes, including class or school directories, class pictures, and yearbooks. NOTE: If a student’s name, grade level, and photograph are to be withheld, the student will not be included in the school’s yearbook, program events, class picture, class directory, or other such publications.

____Yes ____No I have read Student and Family Privacy Rights – Bozeman Public Schools Policy

3202, and know that I may ask questions of my principal at any time (Pg. 10) ____Yes ____No I have read and understand the Student/Parent Handbook. Parent Signature:_________________________________________Date:_______________ *Please make sure to also sign and return the Technology Responsible Use/Internet Access Conduct Agreement

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Bozeman School District 3600F2

Student Directory Information Notification

Please sign and return this form to the school within ten (10) days of the receipt of this form ONLY if you do not want directory information about your child disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If we receive no response by that date, we will disclose all student directory information at our discretion and/or in compliance with law. _______________________ Date Dear Parent/Eligible Student: This document informs you of your right to direct the District to withhold the release of student directory information for _______________________________________________.

Student’s Name

Following is a list of items this District considers student directory information.

NOTE: If a student’s name, grade level, or photograph is to be withheld, the student will not be included in the school’s yearbook, program events, or other such publications. _________________________________________________ __________________ Parent/Eligible Student’s Signature Date

If you do NOT want directory information provided to the following, please check the appropriate box. Institutions of Higher Education, Potential Employers, Armed Forces Recruiters, Other

-Student’s name -Enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or -Address graduate; full-time or part-time) -Telephone listing -Participation in officially recognized

activities -Electronic mail address and sports -Photograph (including electronic version) -Weight and height of members of athletic

teams -Date and place of birth -Degrees -Major field of study -Honors and awards received -Dates of attendance -Most recent educational agency or institution

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Technology Responsible Use/Internet Access Conduct Agreement I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the terms of the Bozeman School District’s policy regarding District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks (Policy No. 3612). Should I commit any violation or in any way misuse my access to the District’s computer network and/or the Internet, I understand and agree that my access privilege may be revoked and school disciplinary action may be taken against me. User’s Name (Print): _________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ User’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ If I am signing this policy when I am under 18, I understand that when I turn 18, this policy will continue to be in full force and effect and agree to abide by this policy. Parent or Legal Guardian. (If applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent/legal guardian must also read and sign this agreement.) As the parent or legal guardian of the above-named student, I have read, understand, and agree that my child shall comply with the terms of the District’s policy regarding District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks for the student’s access to the District’s computer network and/or the Internet. I understand that access is being provided to the students for educational purposes only. However, I also understand that it is impossible for the school to restrict access to all offensive and controversial materials and understand my child’s responsibility for abiding by the policy. I am, therefore, signing this Agreement and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, the Trustees, Administrators, teachers, and other staff against all claims, damages, losses, and costs, of whatever kind, that may result from my child’s use of or access to such networks or his/her violation of the District’s policy. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision of my child’s use of his/her access account if and when such access is not in the school setting. I hereby give my child permission to use the building-approved account to access the District’s computer network and the Internet. Parent/Legal Guardian (Print): _____________________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________ Address: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________ This Agreement is valid for the 2013-2014 school year only.

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Student Technology Responsible Use Agreement Bozeman School District #7

Policy 3612F1 Kindergarten to Grade 5

Bozeman School District #7 provides access to voice, data and video electronic communication systems for educational purposes. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication. To comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and to the extent practical, technology protection measures shall be used to block or filter as defined by law. Filtering is by no means meant to supersede the guidelines and requirements described in this document. Filtered access to some sites may still violate the Technology Responsible Use Agreement. If users find themselves in an area on the network that is inappropriate, they should leave immediately. If students receive electronic information that is inappropriate, they should report it to the adult supervisor of the classroom. Communication over district networks is not private. Any files, Internet access or communications on Bozeman School District computers or networks may be reviewed or monitored for maintenance and supervision purposes. The use of the District’s electronic networks is a privilege not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. The system administrator and/or the building principal will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these procedures and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time. That decision is final. Students will not be permitted to access electronic mail through our network unless it is directly supervised and used for educational purposes. Staff will ensure that students abide by the Bozeman School District Technology Responsible Use Agreement, will not leave students unattended while they are using the Internet, and will have educationally relevant objectives for each Internet activity. Parents and guardians have a responsibility to read this policy and convey its meaning and standards to their children when they are using media and technology sources during the school day.

Bozeman School District Terms and Conditions for Responsible Network Use

• I will practice Internet safety. • I will not use a computer to harm other people or their work, or to do anything unlawful. • I will not damage the computer or the network in any way. • I will be polite, respectful and honest when using the computer network. • I will not give anyone my name, phone number, social security number, address or any personal information or of my friends or family members when using the Internet. • I will not sell or buy anything on the Internet. • I will promptly report any problems to my teacher. • If I access an area of the Internet that is offensive, obscene or uses bad language, I will immediately back out of the area or quit the Internet application I am using and report it to my teacher. • I will not view, send, or display offensive messages or pictures. • I will not trespass in another person’s folders, work or files. • I will not copy or download software onto a computer unless I have received permission. • I will not use electronic mail or chat rooms or other forms of electronic communication while on the Bozeman Schools computer network unless it is used directly with a teachers supervision for educational purposes. • I understand that any files, Internet access or communications on Bozeman Public Schools computers or networks may be reviewed or monitored. All Internet access is filtered. • I will not eat or drink at any school computer. • I will obtain permission and abide by all District responsible use when using a personal device. • I will not share my password with another person, or use another person’s password. • I will not be a cyber-bully (A good rule to follow is never view, send, or access materials that you would not want your teachers and parents to see.)

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The above lists do not cover every possible situation. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher or librarian. It is understood that a guardian signature is not required for this procedure to be effective. Computer access has become an integral part of the curriculum, and the inability to use this resource may impact your student’s educational opportunities. Please fill out the form provided by your school that you understand this document and the student will abide by the rules. Written notice must be sent by the parent/guardian to the school principal if you do not want your student to use computers in the school. If we receive no response within 10 days of the first day of attendance, we will consider that to be an "opt-in" and will allow your student to have computer access. Students will be held liable for violations of this agreement. It is understood that the Bozeman School District’s computer systems and technology resources are intended for educational purposes. The Bozeman School District staff will exercise reasonable oversight to ensure that the communication and technology resources and facilities are used in an appropriate manner. Bozeman School District makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the district system will be error-free or without defect. The Bozeman School District will not be held responsible for materials acquired on the network. The District will not be responsible for any damage a user may suffer including, but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information attained through or stored on the system. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising from unauthorized use of the system.

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Walking Field Trip Permission Throughout the school year, our teachers will be conducting various field trips; these will be related to the curriculum and be designed to be educationally meaningful. In order t prevent our asking you to sign for permission for each walking filed trip, we’re using this one form for the entire school year. You will, however, be notified each time your child will be leaving the building for a walking field trip; the classroom teacher will send information regarding the date, approximate time of the trip, the purpose, and the activities. NOTE: Trips involving transportation require an additional signed permission form. School Records/Directory Information – Bozeman Public Schools Policy 3600 The District will maintain two (2) sets of school records for each student: a permanent record and a cumulative record. The permanent record will include: Basic identifying information Academic work completed (transcripts) Level of achievement (grades, standardized achievement tests) Immunization records (per § 20-5-506, MCA) Attendance record Record of any disciplinary action taken against the student, which is educationally related The cumulative record may include: Intelligence and aptitude scores Psychological reports Participation in extracurricular activities Honors and awards Teacher anecdotal records Verified reports or information from non-educational persons Verified information of clear relevance to the student’s education Information pertaining to release of this record Disciplinary information The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/guardians and students over eighteen (18) years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are: 1. The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records, within a reasonable time from the day the District receives a request for access. “Eligible” students eighteen (18) years of age or older have the right to inspect and copy their permanent record. Parents/guardians or students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request identifying the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make, within forty-five (45) days, arrangements for access and notify the parent(s)/ guardian(s) or eligible student of the time and place the records may be inspected. The District charges a nominal fee for copying, but no one will be denied their right to copies of their records for inability to pay this cost. The rights contained in this section are denied to any person against whom an order of protection has been entered concerning a student. 2. The right to request amendment of the student’s education records which the parent(s)/ guardian(s) or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper.

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Parents/guardians or eligible students may ask the District to amend a record they believe is inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper. They should write the school principal or records custodian, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify the reason. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student, the District will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student of the decision and advise him or her of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent(s)/ guardian(s) or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA or state law authorizes disclosure without consent. Disclosure is permitted without consent to school officials with legitimate educational or administrative interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as contractors, attorneys, auditors, consultants, or therapists); volunteers; other outside parties to whom an educational agency or institution has outsourced institutional services or functions that it would otherwise use employees to perform; or a parent(s)/guardian(s) or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest, if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the District discloses education records, without consent, to officials of another school district in which a student has enrolled or intends to enroll, as well as to any person as specifically required by state or federal law. Before information is released to individuals described in this paragraph, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive written notice of the nature and substance of the information and an opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge such records. The right to challenge school student records does not apply to: (1) academic grades of their child, and (2) references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions, if the challenge is made at the time the student’s school student records are forwarded to another school to which the student is transferring. Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical reporting, or planning, provided that no student or parent(s)/guardian(s) can be identified; any person named in a court order; and appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons. 4. The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted. 5. The right to prohibit the release of directory information concerning the parent’s/ guardian’s child. Throughout the school year, the District may release directory information regarding students, limited to: Student’s name Address Telephone listing Photograph Date and place of birth Major field of study Dates of attendance Grade level Gender Ethnicity

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Enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time) Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Weight and height of members of athletic teams Honors and awards received Most recent educational agency or institution attended Any parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student may prohibit the release of any or all of the above information by delivering written objection to the building principal within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. No directory information will be released within this time period, unless the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student are specifically informed otherwise. When a student transfers, leaves the District or graduates, the school must continue to honor a decision to opt-out, unless the parent or student rescinds the decision. 6. The right to request that information not be released to military recruiters and/or institutions of higher education. Pursuant to federal law, the District is required to release the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all high school students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education upon request. Parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible students may request that the District not release this information, and the District will comply with the request. 7. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605 Student and Family Privacy Rights – Bozeman Public Schools Policy 3202 Surveys - General The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas ("protected information survey") if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED): 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student's parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student's family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of - 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a

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student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and 3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. Inspect, upon request and before administration or use - 1. Protected information surveys of students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. The District has developed and adopted procedures regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. The District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. The District will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement: ― Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution. ― Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED. ― Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202-5901

BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy 3612 District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks General The District makes Internet access and interconnected computer systems available to District students and faculty. The District provides electronic networks, including access to the Internet, as part its instructional program and to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The District expects all students to take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of this access, including good behavior on-line. The District may withdraw student access to its network and to the Internet when any misuse occurs. District teachers and other staff will make reasonable efforts to supervise use of network and Internet access; however, student cooperation is vital in exercising and promoting responsible use of this access. Curriculum

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Use of District electronic networks will be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District, as well as with varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of students, and will comply with selection criteria for instructional materials and library materials. Staff members may use the Internet throughout the curriculum, consistent with the District’s educational goals. Acceptable Uses 1. Educational Purposes Only. All use of the District’s electronic network must be: (1) in support of education and/or research, and in furtherance of the District’s stated educational goals; or (2) for a legitimate school business purpose. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students and staff members have no expectation of privacy in any materials that are stored, transmitted, or received via the District’s electronic network or District computers. The District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store, at any time and without prior notice, any and all usage of the computer network and Internet access and any and all information transmitted or received in connection with such usage. 2. Unacceptable Uses of Network. The following are considered unacceptable uses and constitute a violation of this policy: A. Uses that violate the law or encourage others to violate the law, including but not limited to transmitting offensive or harassing messages; offering for sale or use any substance the possession or use of which is prohibited by the District’s student discipline policy; viewing, transmitting, or downloading pornographic materials or materials that encourage others to violate the law; intruding into the networks or computers of others; and downloading or transmitting confidential, trade secret information, or copyrighted materials. B. Uses that cause harm to others or damage to their property, including but not limited to engaging in defamation (harming another’s reputation by lies); employing another’s password or some other user identifier that misleads message recipients into believing that someone other than you is communicating, or otherwise using his/her access to the network or the Internet; uploading a worm, virus, other harmful form of programming or vandalism; participating in “hacking” activities or any form of unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or other information. C. Uses that jeopardize the security of student access and of the computer network or other networks on the Internet. D. Uses that are commercial transactions. Students and other users may not sell or buy anything over the Internet. Students and others should not give information to others, including credit card numbers and social security numbers. Warranties/Indemnification The District makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, in connection with its provision of access to and use of its computer networks and the Internet provided under this policy. The District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable when using the network or for any information that is retrieved or transmitted via the Internet. The District will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet. Any user is fully responsible to the District and will indemnify and hold the District, its trustees, administrators, teachers, and staff harmless from any and all loss, costs, claims, or damages resulting from such user’s access to its computer network and the Internet, including but not limited to any fees or charges incurred through purchase of goods or services by a user. The District expects a user or, if a user is a minor, a user’s parents or legal guardian to cooperate with the District in the event of its initiating an investigation of a user’s use of access to its computer network and the Internet. Violations If a student violates this policy, the District will deny the student access or will withdraw access and may subject the student to additional disciplinary action. An administrator or building principal will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated this policy and any related rules or regulations and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time, with that decision being final. Adopted: 4/23/12

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IRVING SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS and TELEPHONE NUMBERS

In order to better serve you and your children, we ask you to use the following phone numbers when you call Irving School between the hours of 7:30 and 9:00 A.M. Please use the Irving voice mail system whenever possible. Call: * 522-6565 if you are reporting your child absent or tardy. You will encounter a message at this number until 9:00 A.M. * 522-6600 if you have a routine message that can be delivered before noon. * 522-6561 school psychologist during office hours. After 9:00 A.M., please call 522-6600 to leave messages or to talk to the school staff.

Please remember to dial 522 before the four-digit staff extension number. EXTENSION #: ROOM #: 522- 6600 MR. ADVINCULA (Principal) 6600 MRS. LEAKE (Secretary) Office 6565 ATTENDANCE 6561 DR. QUINTON (Psychologist/Counselor) 101 6562 MS. WATSON (Instructional Aide) 6584 TBA (Kindergarten) 106 6567 MS. TULLIS-GRANT (1st Grade) 108 6566 MS. STRUCKMAN (Kindergarten) 114 6572 MS. CHACON (1st /2nd multi-grade) 125 6568 MS. YBARRA (Kindergarten) 127 6581 MRS. BREDBERG (/2nd Grade) 131-A 6570 KITCHEN 6571 MR. MORRIS (Health Enhancement) GYM 6564 MS. FILIPOWICZ (3rd grade) 140 6573 MRS. BAREFIELD (3rd grade) 141 6574 MS. MCKENNA (Library/Media) 150 6575 MS. WAGNER-JONSSON (E.S.L.) 201 6576 MR. STRAND (5th Grade) 202 6577 MR. PRESTON (4th grade) 204 6578 MS. HARDIN (Special Ed.) 207 ???? MRS. MULVEY (Resource 211 6579 MS. JOHNSON (4th grade) 212 6580 MS. TOBIAS (2nd grade) 214

6569 MS. TRACEY/ MS. ENIX (Altacare) 215 6563 MRS. AYTES (1st Grade) 219

6582 MR. TOLO (custodian) 6583 MS. MURPHY (Music Teacher) 02 6585 MS. BELLEW (Parent Liaison) & MS. STIFF (CAP Coordinator) 6586 MS. GOODRICH (speech clinician) 201 6588 MS. DANTAGNAN (Intervention Teacher) 215 FAX MACHINE #: 522-6690

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Irving Mission Statement

The Irving School community dedicates itself to helping each child become an academically successful and socially responsible citizen by providing quality instruction, support and time. To this end, we work together in a respectful, nurturing manner to create a safe environment that embraces children and families of many cultures and nationalities. Through challenging learning experiences across the curriculum with an emphasis on literacy and scientific inquiry, we focus on studies of our local environment as a model for understanding the wider world. We believe the following about ... Citizenship/Responsibility/Respect: • Positive citizenship requires appropriate social skills. • All children have the right to learn in a physically and emotionally safe environment. • All people need a positive, safe, environment where growth and risk-taking are encouraged. The School Community: • Diversity of opinion and a variety of teaching styles are encouraged while being accountable to district goals and instructional practices. • A variety of parent and community partnerships are crucial to student success. • Our schools and classrooms must be small and accessible enough to allow personal communication among parents, teachers, students and community members. • Effective schools are open to current information and different perspectives about practice and are willing to make changes in response to that information. Learning/Teaching: • Learning has meaning when it is actively experienced, personal, and applied. • Excellence in teaching is necessary to achieve excellence in learning. • Children learn at different rates and must be challenged to learn at their appropriate instructional level. • Wonder, excitement, and curiosity are key components of learning. • Good teaching requires sustained lifelong learning by teachers. Curriculum: • Citizens in a democracy must be capable of engaging intelligently and ethically in informed decision making in matters of public concern. • People must think logically and creatively and use various modes of inquiry to solve problems and make sound decisions. • Scientific content, processes and their application provide common ground for explaining our world. • Our community is the initial place for learning about all places. • Experiencing the arts fosters aesthetic, creative, and cognitive growth. • Every student must study world systems, cultures, and languages in order to ensure mutual respect and understanding for his/her place in the world. • Children learn best when curriculum connections are made in a meaningful way. • Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics are the essential foundation for successful students.

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• People must be prepared to live in and adapt to an increasingly technological world.

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GRADING AND PROGRESS REPORTS

The district believes that the cooperation of school and home is vital in the education of the student and recognizes its responsibility to keep parents/guardian informed of student welfare and progress in school. The issuance of regular progress reports is the basis for continuous evaluation of the student's performance and for determining changes that should be made to effect improvement. These reports shall be designed to provide information that will be helpful to the student, teacher, counselor and parent/guardian. Principals are required to inform parents/guardian and students annually of the district policy and procedures on grading and progress reports. The district directs the superintendent to establish a system of reporting student progress and shall require all staff members to comply with such a system as part of their teaching responsibility. Staff members, parents/guardian and teachers shall be involved.

Progress reports will be sent home at the end of every trimester in grades 1-5. These reports will include information relative to the student's academic progress, attendance, and social skills and responsibilities. At K-5 schools, parent/guardian and teacher conferences will be held once each year along with progress reports. In kindergarten, teachers will meet with the parent/guardian during the fall orientation, fall conference and an additional conference. Progress reports will also be sent to the parents at the mid-year trimester. In grades 1-5, the Performance Level Descriptors below describe students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in a content area. These descriptions provide a picture or profile of student achievement at the four performance levels: Advanced Proficient, Proficient, Nearing Proficiency and Novice. Advanced Proficient This level denotes superior performance for the grade level. Proficient This level denotes solid academic performance for the grade level. Students reaching this level have demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter, including subject-matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the subject matter. Nearing Proficient This level denotes that the student has partial mastery or prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient work at the grade level. Novice This level denotes that the student is beginning to attain the prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental for work at the grade level. Teachers are encouraged to write additional comments explaining the student's progress.

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TRIMESTER REPORTING OF STUDENT PROGRESS

Irving School reports student progress on a trimester system. Every student receives a report card three times a year and three brief mid-trimester reports midway between report cards. The dates for trimester reports and mid-trimester reports are as follows.

END OF TRIMESTER(S)* REPORT CARDS GO HOME

Oct. 11 - First mid-trimester report November 15 Given out at parent-teacher conferences on the week of November 18 January 24 - Second mid-trimester report March 7 March 7 April 25 - Third mid-trimester report June 11 June 11

PARENTS OF IRVING CHILDREN (PIC)

All parents of Irving School students are members of PIC. The goals of PIC include the following:

1) To create a community, which includes students, parents, families, teachers, and administrators, by encouraging better communication and involvement of parents in the school. 2) To assist in the identification, planning, and coordination of the students' educational and social programs, projects, and activities. 3) To help develop an awareness among parents of the patterns of growth and development of students. PIC maintains a volunteer file of parents willing to help out with various projects. More help is always needed and welcomed. You will be contacted by our Parent Volunteer Coordinator. Parents are urged to attend PIC and participate fully in the life of Irving School. PIC meets as announced at Irving School, usually the first Monday of every month.

PIC OFFICERS 2013-2014

Erich Pessl Shelly Wunsch Co-President Co-President

Suzi Taylor Camy Toth Secretary Treasurer

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WHERE DO I PARK WHEN I COME TO SCHOOL?

You will quickly notice that many streets around Irving School are posted “Resident Parking Only - Permit Required.” Irving School is in the MSU Residential Parking District (RPPD) which is an attempt to reduce serious parking congestion on the streets in the area immediately surrounding Montana State University. On weekdays (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.), parking within this area will be by permit only. All other hours, the general public is welcome to park in the area. What are Irving parents to do when they want to visit the school? Irving School parents have several parking options: (1) On special days or events such as parent-teacher conferences, the principal obtains a special parking dispensation (a “Parking Holiday”) from the Bozeman Police Department which will allow parents to park within the RPPD without a permit. Watch for announcements of these “Parking Holidays” in this newsletter. I have asked the Police Department to declare a parking holiday during the first week of school for convenience of parents, particularly those of kindergartners. (2) Parents may park without a permit on both sides of 8th Avenue north of Dickerson and south of Alderson. (3) Parents may park without a permit on 9th Avenue north of Dickerson. (4) Parents may park for two hours on the south side of Dickerson between 8th and 9th Avenues, and on the east side of Irving on 8th. (5) Parents who must visit the school for teacher conferences etc. or who are doing volunteer work at Irving School may sign out a temporary visitor’s parking permit at the Irving school office. This visitor’s pass will allow them to park within the boundaries of the RPPD for the time that they are in the building. At the conclusion of their visit, the parent will return the pass to the office. PLEASE NEVER PARK IN THE “NO PARKING” BUS ZONES ON THE INSIDE CURB OF THE SOUTH (ALDERSON ST.) AND WEST (9TH AVE.) SIDES OF THE IRVING SCHOOL BLOCK.

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THE IRVING SCHOOL STAFF

PRINCIPAL ADRIAN ADVINCULA SCHOOL SECRETARY CLAUDIA LEAKE

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

KINDERGARTEN APRIL STRUCKMAN, EVELYN YBARRA, OTHER Kinder TCHR TBA

FIRST GRADE TRACY AYTES, KATHI TULLIS-GRANT FIRST/SECOND COMBO ALENA CHACON SECOND GRADE PAM BREDBERG, CANDY TOBIAS THIRD GRADE SARAH BAREFIELD, SARA FILIPOWICZ

FOURTH GRADE HILARY JOHNSON, JOHN PRESTON

FIFTH GRADE PETER STRAND

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHERS, SPECIALISTS AND STAFF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CHRISTINE WAGNER-JONSSON HEALTH ENHANCEMENT JONNY MORRIS LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST JUDY MCKENNA MUSIC JENNIFER MURPHY BAND STEVE MERRIMAN ORCHESTRA BAREBEL PAFFORD INTERVENTION KRISTIN DANTAGNAN SPECIAL ED ROOM MOSEY HARDIN

RESOURCE ROOM LINDA MULVEY ALTACARE LESLEY TRACEY, LIZ ENIX COUNSELOR/PSYCHOLOGIST SANDI QUINTON INSTRUCTIONAL COACH JOHN NIELSON SPEECH LANGUIGE CLINICIAM LISA GOODRICH RESOURCE ROOM AIDE KATHY DELAP INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE LORI WATSON LUNCH AIDE MARGARET MORRISON

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LUNCH AIDE CHRISTINE NEUMEIER LUNCH AIDE BEVERLY DODMAN-MOSBACK SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER JULIE TRAVER

CROSSING GUARD RHONDA BORLAND

PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT STAFF

PARENT LIAISON CINDY BELLEW CAP VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR SARAH STIFF

CUSTODIAL, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, FOOD SERVICES STAFF

HEAD CUSTODIAN STEVE TOLO EVENING CUSTODIAN DONALD BUCHANAN SCHOOL COOK CHRIS MEADE

FOOD SERVICE CASHIER ROBIN MOLSBERRY

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF AFTER SCHOOL CARE COORDINATOR CHRISTINE NEUMEIER

AFTER SCHOOL AIDE ELIZABETH GRITZMACHER AFTER SCHOOL AIDE LIZ ENIX AFTER SCHOOL AIDE BEVERLY DODMAN-MOSBACK

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BUS TRANSPORTATION School bus transportation is free to children who live beyond the established bus boundary areas. Children living within the transportation boundary areas may ride on a fee basis of $45/year one way and $90/year both ways. Refer to the information packet mailed to you by the District Transportation Office for details of the bus transportation policy and the free/pay bus boundaries. Students may not ride buses other than the one for which they have been assigned. It is the responsibility of parents to notify the transportation services office of changes in drop-off/pickup locations due to a change in address. PARENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE: On days when the school buses do not run in the morning - usually because of extreme weather conditions - they also do not run in the afternoon. So if the weather forces the buses to be canceled in the morning, and your child attends school, you must arrange for his or her transportation in the afternoon. Bozeman radio stations will make announcements regarding delayed or curtailed bus services.

CROSSWALKS If your children walk to school, please have them use the crosswalks listed below. In previous years, there have been many reports of children deliberately avoiding the crosswalks, jaywalking, and taking dangerous routes to school. If at all possible, please escort your primary grade (K-2) children to and from school for the first few school days to acquaint them with the crossing guards and the safest routes to school. Currently, we have only one consistent guarded crosswalk. If you wish to volunteer to guard or would like to apply for the position, please contact Claudia Leake at the main office. The guarded crosswalks, the guards, and their assigned times are as follows: Guarded Crosswalks:

13th & College * 11th & Alderson*

8th & Alderson (morning only) Guarded Crosswalk Times:

A.M.: 8:00 - 8:30

* Currently not guarded consistently

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IRVING SCHOOL POLICIES IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Montana State Law S.F. #175 requires mandatory school immunization at all grade levels. In order to register for the current school year, parents are required to supply their children's immunization records documented by county health records or by a licensed physician. STUDENT RELEASE PROCEDURES If, for any reason, a student must leave school, it is required that the parent or guardian send a note or call the office stating the time and the reason why the child is to be excused. The school will not release children to any persons except those indicated on the registration card. THE PRINCIPAL WILL NOT PERMIT ANY CHILD TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL PREMISES WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED PERSON. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Regular attendance is necessary for success in school. However, students should not come to school when their attendance might be detrimental to their own health or that of others. Call the school before 9:00 A.M. at 522-6565 if your child is going to be absent. If a call is not received, you will be called in regard to your child's absence. More than ten absences during the course of one school year is considered excessive and will result in action by the principal in accordance with the Bozeman School Board Policy, Grades K-8. (#3123). Pupils are considered tardy if they are not in their rooms by 8:30. To compensate for loss of time and instruction, frequent latecomers may be expected to make up lost time. If a student is frequently tardy, the homeroom teacher or school secretary will call the parents.

REMOVAL OF STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Removal of students from school during the school day must follow the following Bozeman School District Board policy and procedures The Board recognizes its responsibility for the proper care of students during school hours. Students shall not be removed from school grounds, any school building or school function during school hours except by a person duly authorized in accordance with district procedures. Before a student is removed or excused, the person seeking to remove the student must present to the satisfaction of the superintendent or principal evidence of his/her proper authority to remove the student. A teacher should not excuse a student from class to confer with anyone unless the request is approved by the principal. The superintendent is directed to establish procedures for the removal of a student during school hours. Adopted: 11/24/86

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Removal of Student During School Day- General Information Schools must exercise a high order of responsibility for the care of students while in school. The removal of a student during the school day may be authorized in accordance with the following procedures: 1. Law enforcement officers, upon proper identification, may remove a student from school as provided

in 2441P or 4410P. 2. Any other agencies must have a written administrative or court order directing the school district to

give custody to them. However, SRS employees of the Department of Public Health and Human Services may take custody of a student under provisions of 41-3-301 M.C.A. without a court order. Proper identification is required before the student shall be released.

3. A student shall be released to the custodial parent. When in doubt as to who has custodial rights, school enrollment records must be relied upon as the parents (or guardians) have the burden of furnishing schools with accurate, up-to-date information.

4. The school should always check with the custodial parent before releasing the student to a noncustodial parent.

5. Prior written authorization from the custodial parent or guardian is required before releasing a student into someone else's custody unless an emergency situation justifies a waiver.

6. Police should be called if a visitor becomes disruptive or abusive.

K-5 Student Release Procedures Student release during the school day, including lunch Procedures and expectations: 1. An adult picking up a student must first check in at the office and sign the student out. 2. An adult other than custodial parent must be authorized through one of the methods listed below:

a. Listed in PowerSchool or on school emergency cards as an authorized adult b. Is an adult authorized by the parent by way of a note or phone call

3. An authorized adult not known to school staff will be asked to provide identification. Unauthorized adult - parent is called to ensure permission.

4. Unable to verify the adult - student is not released. 5. During recess, no student is allowed to leave with an adult directly from the play ground. Parents or

authorized adults must check the student out from the office. 6. In all cases above, adults not known to school personnel will be asked for identification. 7. Staff members who observe adults in the school or on school property will approach those individuals

to verify their legitimate presents at school. 8. Individual schools may have additional procedures that do not contradict the procedures above. See

Sign In/Sign Out below. SIGN IN / SIGN OUT Parents are required to sign out their students at the Irving Office before taking them out of school before the end of the school day. If parents bring their students back to school before the end of the school day, they are required to sign them back in. Only parents or guardians of students may take them from school before the end of the school day. The sign out sheet is located on the secretary’s desk topper. CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS A noncustodial parent, who is not barred or otherwise restricted from access to his/her children by legal documents filed in the child's cumulative school folder, has the same rights of access as the custodial parent to the child during school hours. In order to comply with restraining orders and custody arrangements barring access to the child by one parent, the principal must have the appropriate legal documents on file in the child's records.

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In November, we schedule one parent-teacher conference for each Irving student to which we invite both of the student's birth parents. In addition, we will send copies of their children's quarterly report cards to noncustodial parents. Though not required, noncustodial parents are asked to send four self-addressed, stamped envelopes for this purpose to Irving School. We expect that birth parents no longer living together in the same household, will work out arrangements to ensure regular and full communication regarding their children's school career. MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS Because the number of phone messages to students and teachers has become so excessive, we will no longer deliver them to students after 2:30 p.m. unless they are of an emergency nature. Reminders of doctor and dentist appointments and music lessons will no longer be taken at all. Please remember to discuss your after-school plans with your children before they come to school in the morning. If you have a change of plans during the day and are unable to notify the office before 2:30, it will be your responsibility to inform your child personally when school is over. Please do not involve the office in making these arrangements.

MAKEUP WORK Teachers often do not have enough planning time during the school day to prepare makeup work for your child on the day that you request it. Instead, plan ahead by notifying your child's teacher at least three days before you take your child out of school for doctor appointments, vacations, etc. If the child's absence is unanticipated, call the office early in the morning for makeup work. If your child's teacher has any planning time during the day, he/she usually will be able to provide some makeup work for you to pick up at school around 3:30 P.M. Please pick up all homework after school in the Irving office. Remember, makeup work is no substitute for attendance at school. ILL CHILDREN At Irving School, the health and safety of your children take priority even over their academic progress. However, Irving School has neither an adequately supervised sick room nor a school nurse in residence to care for sick children. Because it is our responsibility to prevent our students from contracting communicable diseases transmitted by sick children, we ask parents to keep their sick children at home during the infectious stages of their illnesses. Keep your child at home under your care when he or she is running a fever (even a low-grade fever), has a hard and persistent hacking cough, is nauseous or vomiting, or is weak and listless. If your child comes to school displaying the symptoms of the infectious stages of some communicable disease, the staff will call you and request that you take your child home - unless, of course, you have a note from a physician stating that your child is not infectious and has the stamina to benefit from school attendance. We will keep a child in from recess for up to two days if we have a current, written instruction from a physician to do so. However, our general rule is if a child is too sick to go outside for recess, the child is too sick to be at school. INJURY OR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL If your child becomes ill or sustains a minor injury at school, the classroom teacher or the school secretary will call you and ask you to take your child home. You may make the decision to pick up your child at school or allow your child to walk home. However, no child will be allowed to walk home if, in the school's judgment, the child is too ill, lacks the good judgment to get home safely, or will go home to an empty house. On those very rare occasions that a child is seriously injured at school, several things will happen simultaneously: the staff will administer first aid, and they will contact you, the fire department, and Halls Ambulance Service. The EMTs of Halls Ambulance Service will determine if the child will require emergency transportation. If you are at the scene of the accident, you may refuse

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emergency transportation for your child. If you refuse or if the EMTs determine that emergency transportation is not required, Halls will not charge you. MEDICATION The school cannot administer any medicine to students. If any medicine must be given to a student, the parent is responsible for stopping by school and giving the medicine. In some cases, special medication arrangements will be made for children whose medical conditions limit their educational opportunities. Under those circumstances, we formulate a special health plan that will outline the school and the parents' respective responsibilities in giving medication. Please read the Medication Policy outlined in the School District Policies of the handbook. EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of a bomb threat, earthquake, fire or civil emergency that requires an evacuation of the Irving School building, students will be evacuated to the Christus Collegium on 8th Ave. between College and Alderson. Parents may pick up their students at this location after signing a Student Release form. RECESS POLICY Children should dress properly for inclement weather, i.e., boots, mittens, hats, warm jackets or coats. As a rule of thumb, outside recess may be canceled when the temperature (including the wind chill factor) is lower than +10 degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, students that are healthy enough to attend school are healthy enough to attend recess – unless a doctor’s note is presented to the teacher and main office. PETS Due to allergy and safety issues, pets are not allowed on the Irving Campus. VISITING STUDENTS We discourage visits by children not officially enrolled in Irving School. Extended visits by these children pose both academic and legal problems and are regarded as a babysitting service. Please do not ask to have your child's school-age friends, relatives, or visitors attend school with them. CLOTHING, LABELS, LOST AND FOUND All clothing and equipment should be plainly marked with name, tapes or ink. Unclaimed clothing and articles are kept in the lost and found. Check school lost and found closet for lost articles. The lost and found closet is located next to the office door. Unclaimed clothing will be disposed of in November, March, and June. DRESS CODE Irving School abides by the district’s dress code policy in which the student's dress and grooming cannot materially or substantially disrupt the educational process of the school or create a health or safety hazard for themselves or others. Standards of appropriate dress will be left to the discretion of the classroom teacher. Any article of dress or adornment that is distracting to learning is not acceptable. Furthermore, it is school policy that no student, while at school, may wear any article of clothing that advertises or promotes alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Articles of clothing which display lewd or coarse language or pictures are similarly prohibited. Students also are not allowed to wear flip-flop sandals and shirts with

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spaghetti straps less than one inch wide. If your child comes to school in dress deemed inappropriate, we will call you to bring to school more appropriate clothing into which the child can change. Students should dress according to the weather. All children need boots, mittens, hats, etc. during the cold months. During our few months of warm weather, shorts are acceptable.

BICYCLE POLICY Irving School recommends that all children riding bicycles wear a helmet and follow the bicycle safety rules used in the city of Bozeman. We also recommend a bike chain and lock for your child's bike. Please lock bikes only to the bike rack, not to trees or handrails. The Irving School staff will not accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged bicycles. FIELD TRIPS Philosophy: The district recognizes that field trips, when used as a device for teaching and learning, are integral to the curriculum and are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of the school. At Irving School, it is our belief that learning has meaning when it is actively experienced, personal, and applied, and that our community - natural and human designed - is the initial place for learning about all places. Therefore, both day and overnight field trips into the surrounding community and the Gallatin River watershed are integral to our K-5 program. All field trips are designed in accordance with school board policy (2320 & 2320P) Field trips and parental permission: At Irving School, trips beyond the school grounds generally fall into three categories: (1) Relatively brief walking excursions of no more than an hour into nine square block area of the immediate Irving neighborhood: You will be notified of these trips by teacher note; but you will not be required to sign a note giving your child permission to participate. (2) Field trips of longer than an hour, walking trips in which your child's class goes beyond the immediate Irving neighborhood, or trips of a school day or less in duration that require bus transportation: You will be asked to sign a field trip permission form, indicating your consent to your child's participation and allowing Bozeman School district employees or volunteers in charge of your child to obtain all necessary emergency medical treatment in the event your child is injured. (3) Overnight field trips: These trips require the approval of both the principal and the assistant superintendent. They generally are limited to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, and require parental signature of field trip permission form. Parents will be notified well in advance of any such trips and generally are involved in the planning. Adult and parent chaperones and volunteers. Adequate supervision of elementary grades field trips generally is defined as one adult supervisor for every ten students. Therefore, these trips require that parent and other adult volunteers supplement the supervision of the classroom teacher. We greatly appreciate the donation of time and energy given by our parent volunteers. We require the following of all parent and adult volunteers: (1) Any parent wishing to volunteer must fill out the volunteer permission form, Policy#5430F1, and have that form on file in the main office. (2) Volunteers must supervise for the full duration of the activity. Volunteers must let the teacher know if they wish to ride the school bus or walk with the class, or if they will meet the class at the field trip site. (3) Volunteers must stay with the assigned group of students at all times. Any changes in the composition of the group or the supervisors of the group must be approved by the teacher. (4) Volunteers should help students in their assigned group be successful learners, whether this involves listening politely to a speaker, participating in an activity, or getting along with others.

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(5) Volunteers must make arrangements to leave younger siblings, preschoolers, and infants at home or at school. All of a volunteer's energies and attention must be given to the students whom he/she is supervising. (6) No pets may be brought on any field trip. (7) Volunteers must let the classroom teacher know as soon as possible if their plans change.

TREATS AND INVITATIONS

For those parents wishing to send birthday treats, please try to:

(1) Check with your child’s classroom teacher to make sure there are no children with food allergies. (2) Send individual, healthy treats that can be eaten with little mess and without the need for sending students down to the kitchen or office to borrow utensils. (3) Send healthy treats. (4) Notify the teacher at least a day in advance so that he/she can coordinate the number of treats brought on any one school day.

For ideas and tips, please feel free to check out the suggestions on the Student Wellness link on the District webpage.

To prevent hurt feelings and other awkward situations, we ask that you please mail invitations to children your child wishes to invite rather than sending them to school for passing out. Your sensitivity and cooperation in finding other avenues for delivery of invitations will be greatly appreciated.

Please feel free to use the PAC-sponsored school directory to obtain student address/phone numbers. Addresses not listed in our school directory cannot be given out.

LUNCH PROGRAM Irving School sponsors a hot lunch program and breakfast program. Both breakfast and hot lunch are served in the Irving Gym. Breakfast is served from 7:45 to 8:25 AM Hot lunch prices for the 2013-2014 school year is located in our bsd7.org website. Snack milk for kindergartners is not covered under the free and reduced lunch program. Irving School uses "Bank-A-Meal," an automated system for collecting money for hot lunches. Parents who want their children to participate in the hot lunch or milk programs must deposit enough money in their children's accounts to purchase at least four hot lunches and/or four milks. Send a check to school in an envelope marked with your child's name. Only one complete lunch per day can be debited from a student's account: Siblings may not use each other's accounts. Reduced lunch rates are available for those families with incomes at or below a specified level. If your income is greater than the specified amount, but you have unusually high medical bills, shelter costs in excess of 30% of your income, special education expenses due to mental or physical condition of a child, or disaster or casualty losses, your children may still be eligible. For information about this program call the Business Office at 522-6042. If you want to eat lunch with your child, please call the Irving Office (522-6600) before 8:45 A.M. on the day of your luncheon date.

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HOME ROOM PARENTS Most classrooms have one or two parents who spend the year assisting the classroom teacher with things such as parties, field trips, etc. They are also called upon to help with some of the Parent Advisory Council (PIC) projects. Interested parents are encouraged to notify their child's teachers if they are willing to be a home room parent and fill out the proper volunteer form (Policy 5430F1).

SCHOOL LIBRARY The purpose of the elementary libraries in the Bozeman School District is to support and enhance classroom curricula, provide enrichment in literature, and provide instruction in library use skills The library is open from 8:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M. daily. Each classroom has a scheduled time to visit the library for instruction and for library check-out. Students may check out library materials for two weeks. Those items may be renewed. The library is also a learning center where children, with teacher permission, are free to come throughout the day to check out books, complete projects, and access on-line electronic services.

Parents who would like to help out in the library, either on a regular basis, or only occasionally, are urged to contact Judy McKenna, our school library/media specialist. Help is always welcome for filing, shelving, displays, and bulletin boards and clipping magazine articles. OVERDUE AND LOST BOOKS can cause much confusion and heartache. Our policies are not intended to be punitive. If a child has overdue library materials he/she may NOT check out another book until it returns. If a book is lost, we work with children to encourage them to become responsible library patrons. If a lost and paid for book is found, please return it to the library and we will GLADLY refund your money. We would always rather have the book than the money. If parents have any questions about overdue or lost books, call the library immediately. Irving Library houses a collection of about 8,000 titles, including fiction, nonfiction, reference, and biography. An extensive Native American collection, computer software, and access to on-line services are just a few of the highlights. Students must have signed permission forms on file with the district before they may access any on-line service. The Librarian will send home permission forms for your approval and signature at the beginning of the academic year. In addition, the fiction collection contains numerous titles that are marked with a "Young Adult" label. Although these books are available to anyone, this label is used as a reminder to parents that, as with many things, there is no substitute for parental supervision.

REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS: REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES

At the end of the first trimester in November, Irving School hosts parent-teacher conferences. Your child’s classroom teacher will notify you of the exact date and time. At the end of each of the next two trimesters, we will send a report card home with your child. The final report card will be sent home on the last day of school. No report cards will be issued before the last day of school. If your child must leave before the final day of school, you may leave a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that we can mail the report card to you. Kindergarten teachers schedule fall and spring parent-teacher conferences. You will be notified of the exact date and time. They also issue progress reports for each student during those quarters when they do not schedule conferences.

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STUDENT PLACEMENT Placements of students promoted to the next grade are made in the late spring of each year by the principal. Students are sorted into two heterogeneous classroom groups to obtain a relatively equal balance of students according to gender, achievement, special needs, and participation in special programs. The principal then assigns two teachers at the next grade level to each of these classroom groupings. The principal may examine the groups for any mismatches and will switch students accordingly. For example, students who might not work well together will be put in different classrooms. Furthermore, the principal may consider parent input (see below) and place students in the classroom environment that the parent feels would best suit his/her student if that placement does not detract from the balance of students in either classroom. Parent observations in classrooms for the purpose of comparing teachers and choosing student placement are not an Irving School policy for the following reasons. First, this practice may not result in the best placement. Second, any competition between teachers undermines staff solidarity upon which the effectiveness of any school is based. Finally, unrestricted parent choice of teachers may result in unbalanced classrooms. The placement of students in multi-grade classes will follow essentially the same procedure as for placement of students in single-grade classes as per the policy above. The goal is to achieve heterogeneously balanced classes which serve the best interests of students. Written parent input is accepted in the form of a preferred classroom environment description NOT teacher request. To be considered during the student placement process, written requests must be turned in to the Irving School Office on or before April 1st of any academic year.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT IRVING SCHOOL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (E.S.L.) Because of its commitment to educate all children within its boundaries, Bozeman Public Schools has established an E.S.L. program at Irving School to accommodate the large numbers of foreign children living in Bozeman. The purpose of E.S.L. is to teach the English language to students who cannot benefit from regular classroom instruction because they possess little or no knowledge of English. It is also designed to accommodate Native American children whose first language is not English. The E.S.L. program operates on a pullout model in which the students are taken out of their regular classroom individually or in groups of 2 to 3 to work with the E.S.L. Instructor in a special E.S.L. room. The goal of the program is to give the children the necessary skills to effectively function in their regular classroom. This "mainstreaming" process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 years, depending on the needs of the individual students. We are very fortunate that so may children from different cultures attend Irving School. Irving students have the opportunity to see and know children from all over the world. They are learning tolerance, acceptance, and respect for other cultures in an age when cooperation and understanding are crucial for world peace.

TITLE VII - INDIAN EDUCATION The district's Title VII - Indian Education Program is a federally-funded program that provides educational services such as academic tutoring and cultural support such as Indian culture clubs to over a hundred tribally registered Native American students and families. For more information about these programs, contact Robin Miller, Federal Project Director, at 522-6028.

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INTERVENTION PROGRAM Individualized supplementary instruction for students with weakness in the area of language arts and math is part of the official job description of our Intervention program. Students in the program work daily in the classroom on a variety of activities that help them gain skills and confidence in their reading, writing or math. Irving's Intervention program uses a combination of inclusion and limited pullout approaches to help children achieve academically. The Intervention staff works closely with the classroom teachers and parents in order to achieve these goals. Students are chosen for the program on the basis of teacher and/or parental referral, reading and math test scores, and any additional relevant data. Parents are notified of their child's needs for Early Intervention services, and have conferences with the Early Intervention teachers during the year. RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI)/ MULTI TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT (MTSS)

RtI/MTSS is an initiative that supports general education school improvement goals. It is intended to help as many students as possible meet proficiency standards without special education. RtI/MTSS unifies general, gifted, and special education programs in order to benefit students through greater continuity of services, and it is focused primarily on effective instruction to enhance student growth. Examples of RtI/MTSS are the workshop teaching model, the collaborative teaching model, centers based instruction, walk to programs PARENT LIAISON PROGRAM The ability of parents to communicate and solve problems with schools and the ability of schools to engage parents as partners directly impacts the child's ability to succeed. The goal of the parent liaison program is to serve as the link between home and school to facilitate the development of this critical relationship. The Irving School Parent Liaison is a professional who works as part of a school team to establish positive and productive communication between parent and teacher, parent and other school staff. Parent liaisons build relationships with parents, which focus on the positive attributes present in every family and on the parents' critical role in their child's success. Our Parent Liaison also assists parents in accessing community resources, provides emotional support for parents dealing with complex issues, assists parents in developing effective parenting techniques, establishes positive learning environments for children and encourages parental involvement with schools. Liaisons support teachers by making them aware of the challenges parents face and assist teachers in finding the most effective approach to engage parents. CHILD ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (CAP) The primary goal of the Child Advancement Project (CAP) is to provide one-on-one mentoring for students in our local schools with the objective of enhancing their academic and/or social skills. CAP has been a part of the Bozeman Public Schools since 1990. Most students are referred to the program by their classroom teacher or by other school personnel; some are referred by their parents. The mentors are volunteers who are recruited, screened, and trained by CAP staff. A team consisting of the referring teacher, school principal, CAP staff, and other appropriate professionals reviews the goals set for each student and determines how best to achieve those goals. Care is taken in matching the student with a mentor who can best help that student achieve his or her potential. The student/mentor team meets at school weekly for the entire academic year.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION Irving School features a resource room designed to accommodate students with special learning needs. Students are admitted to the program if it is determined by an interdisciplinary team that the student's need cannot be met by accommodations in the regular classroom. Referrals for evaluation are made by teachers, parents, or other concerned individuals. Parent rights pamphlets are available at the school or from the Special Services office at Willson School. Services provided depend on the individual needs of the student. STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM The Irving Student Assistance Team is designed to provide a resource to teachers, staff, and parents in dealing with students' difficulties in school. The team is comprised of individual staff members with diverse expertise who meet regularly to provide consultative and referral services. The primary function of the team is to assist the classroom teacher in dealing with academic and behavioral concerns in the regular classroom. COUNSELING SERVICES Counseling services at Irving are provided through both group and individual sessions. The purpose of the program is to provide education and not therapy. Students may participate in CARE group, a drug prevention program, or in specialized groups designed to help children deal with divorce, loss, low self-esteem, poor study skills, or social problems. The school counselor/ psychologist provides individual counseling to students. The counselor/psychologist is trained to intervene in crisis situations or to help determine the most appropriate referral for therapy. Additional counseling may be available through a cooperative training program through Montana State University. The parent or teacher may make referral to these programs. Group participation requires signed permission from the parent.

SPEECH THERAPY Children with either a speech disorder in which individual sounds or sound combinations within words are omitted, distorted or substituted for different sounds, or language disorders in which the proper use of grammar, syntax, and usage rules for his age level are not used, may work with the speech therapist. Parents are notified of their child's need for speech therapy.

ALTACARE

The Altacare program and Irving work in partnership to provide a range of services to children and families seeking assistance with difficulties in their lives. They work with children whose struggles with life challenges cause difficulties in relationships, schoolwork, behaviors, self-esteem, and/or general well-being. Such life challenges might include divorce, loss of a loved one, family illness, learning disabilities, family substance abuse, peer and relationship issues, etc. We help with issues including making friends, grief, anger management, impulse control, study skills, bullying, positive self-expression, character development, conflict resolution, self-esteem, goal-setting and others. With assistance in these areas, it is our hope that your child can feel more confident and successful. Alleviating stressors in children’s lives leads to better academic achievement better concentration in class, better relationships with others, and ultimately a better learning experience. Our services are provided at the school and during the school day to help alleviate transportation or scheduling issues. Our services are available to all children with several ways to make it affordable. Our services are free to children with Medicaid and at low or no cost for children with CHIP. We are also able to provide services through private insurance or on a sliding fee scale.

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BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS (a) Inspection of instructional materials by parents or guardians All instructional materials, including teacher's manuals, films, tapes or other supplementary material which will be used in connection with any survey, analysis or evaluation as part of any applicable program, shall be available for inspection by the parents or guardians of the children. (b) Limits on survey, analysis, or evaluation No students shall be required, as part of any applicable program, to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning - (1) political affiliations; (2) mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student or his family; (3) sexual behavior and attitudes; (4) illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; (5) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; (6) legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or (7) income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such a program), without the prior consent of the student (if the stu- dent is an adult or emancipated minor), or in the case of an unemanci- pated minor, without the prior written consent of the parent.

RIGHTS PERTAINING TO STUDENT RECORDS Parents, legal guardians (students eighteen years and older) have the right to review and inspect all educational records for their children (or themselves if 18 or older) maintained on enrolled students. A request to review an educational record is directed to a building principal who shall respond within a reasonable time not to exceed forty-five days. Educational records on handicapped students are maintained in the central Special Services Office and requests to view these records should be made to the Director of Special Services. Copies of the district’s policy pertaining to educational records are available from either the office of the building principal or the superintendent. This policy outlines procedures to be followed by parents or eligible students who may wish to file a complaint concerning information filed in the educational records alleged to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of privacy rights. EQUAL RIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES "Bozeman Public Schools District No. 7 is an equal opportunity institution. It is the policy of the district not to discriminate in its educational programs and activities, or in employment on the basis of race, color, veteran status, national origin, age, sex, handicapping status or religion. Inquiries concerning any of these matters may be referred to Mr. Pat Strauss. Mr. Strauss may be contacted at the district's Human Resources Department in Willson School, 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 522-6006. Inquiries may also be addressed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver CO. 80294."

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Title IX grievance procedures are available from the school library or from the office of the building principal.

NONDISCRIMINATION OF THE HANDICAPPED (In compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act) Bozeman School District #7 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of handicap in the educational programs or activities which it operates, in accordance with the requirements of Section 504 of the United States Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Section 504 Coordinator for the district is Chad Berg. To contact the coordinator for information or to file a grievance, please go to the Special Services Office, 404 W. Main, Bozeman, MT or call (406) 522-6054. SPECIAL EDUCATION

The District will provide a free appropriate public education and necessary related services to all children with disabilities residing within the District, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), provisions of Montana law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District will follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of service to children with disabilities, as provided in the current Montana State Plan under Part B of IDEA. The District may maintain membership in one or more cooperative associations which may assist in fulfilling the District’s obligations to its disabled students.

Legal Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq. § 20-7-Part Four, MCA Special Education for Exceptional Children

MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT – EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN

Every child of a homeless individual and every homeless child are entitled to equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other students. The District must assign and admit a child who is homeless to a District school regardless of residence and irrespective of whether the homeless child is able to produce records normally required for enrollment. The District may not require an out-of-District attendance agreement and tuition for a homeless child. The Superintendent will review and revise as necessary rules or procedures that may be barriers to enrollment of homeless children and youths. In reviewing and revising such procedures, the Superintendent will consider issues of transportation, immunization, residence, birth certificates, school records, and other documentation. Homeless students will have access to services comparable to those offered to other students, including but not limited to: 1. Transportation services; 2. Educational services for which a student meets eligibility criteria (e.g., Title I); 3. Educational programs for children with disabilities and limited English proficiency; 4. Programs in vocational and technical education; 5. Programs for gifted and talented students; and 6. School nutrition program. The Superintendent will give special attention to ensuring the enrollment and attendance of homeless children and youths not currently attending school. The Superintendent will appoint a liaison for homeless children. A “homeless individual” is defined as provided in the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Anyone having a concern or complaint regarding placement or education of a homeless child will first present it orally and informally to the District homeless liaison. Thereafter, a written complaint must be filed in accordance with the District Uniform Complaint Procedure. For more information, please go the following link: http://www.bsd7.org/district/departments/curriculum_instruction/homeless/

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT/SEXUAL INTIMIDATION Bozeman Public School District #7 is committed to a positive and productive working and learning environment free of discrimination. Discrimination adversely affects morale and interferes with employee and student ability to work and learn. The District prohibits sexual harassment or sexual intimidation of its employees or students, whether committed by a worker, coworker, supervisor, subordinate, contractor, volunteer, or students, and finds such behavior cause for disciplinary action. This policy applies to employees, students and volunteers on or off District property as they carry out their responsibilities. Persons wishing further information may contact the Personnel Director at 522-6006 (Ref. Board Policy #5012) MEDICATION POLICY Administering Medicines to Students The Bozeman School District strongly recommends that all medications be given at home by the parent or guardian whenever possible. When this is not possible, trained school personnel who are designated by the school administrator may administer medication according to the following policy. “Medication” means prescribed drugs and medical devices that are controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are ordered by a healthcare provider. It includes over-the-counter medications prescribed by the student’s healthcare provider. A building principal or other administrator may authorize, in writing, any school employee:

To assist in self-administration of a prescription drug or any drug that may lawfully be sold over the counter to a student in compliance with the written instructions and with the written consent of a student’s parent or guardian and health care provider.

Except in an emergency situation, only a qualified healthcare professional may administer a drug or a prescription drug to a student under this policy. Diagnosis and treatment of illness and the prescribing of drugs are never the responsibility of a school employee and should not be practiced by any school personnel. Administering Medication The Board will permit administration of medication to students in schools in its jurisdiction. A school nurse (who has successfully completed specific training in administration of medication), pursuant to written authorization of a physician or dentist and that of a parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardian, may administer medication to any student in the school or may delegate this task pursuant to Montana law. Emergency Administration of Medication In case of an anaphylactic reaction or risk of such reaction, a school nurse or trained staff member may administer emergency oral or injectable medication to any student in need thereof on school grounds, in a school building, or at a school function, according to the order of the students health care provider as written in the students health care plan. In the absence of a school nurse, an administrator or designated staff member exempt from the nurse license requirement under § 37-8-103(1)(c), MCA, who has completed training in administration of medication, may give emergency medication to students orally or by injection. The Board requires that there must be on record a medically diagnosed allergic condition that would require prompt treatment to protect a student from serious harm or death.

A building administrator or school nurse will enter any medication to be administered in an emergency on an individual student medication record and will file it in a student’s cumulative folder.

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Self-Administration of Medication The District will permit students who are able to self-administer specific medication to do so provided that:

o A physician, health care provider, or dentist provides a written order for self-administration of said

medication; and o Written authorization for self-administration of medication from a student’s parent, an individual

who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardian is on file; and

o A principal and/or appropriate teacher is informed that a student is self-administering prescribed medication; and

o The medication is part of the annually updated health care plan or there are pre-arranged and administrative approved circumstances for short-term medication administration.

o High school and middle school (6-12) students may not need a health care plan but students must be able to verify parental or guardian permission for taking over the counter medication and verify medical permission for prescription medication at school.

A building principal or school administrator may authorize, in writing, any employee to assist with self-administration of medications, provided that only the following may be employed:

o Making oral suggestions, prompting, reminding, gesturing, or providing a written guide for self-

administering medications; o Handing to a student a prefilled, labeled medication holder or a labeled unit dose container,

syringe, or original marked and labeled container from a pharmacy; o Opening the lid of a container for a student; o Guiding the hand of a student to self-administer a medication; o Holding and assisting a student in drinking fluid to assist in the swallowing of oral medications;

and o Assisting with removal of a medication from a container for a student with a physical disability

that prevents independence in the act.

K-5 students who require medication must self-administer in the presence of the designated school staff. High School Students and middle school students may carry and self-administer a one-day supply of medication. Students found in violation of this medication policy may receive disciplinary consequences. Self-Administration or Possession of Asthma, Severe Allergy, or Anaphylaxis Medication Students with allergies or asthma may be authorized by the building principal or Superintendent, in consultation with medical personnel, to possess and self-administer emergency medication during the school day, during field trips, school-sponsored events, or while on a school bus. The student shall be authorized to possess and self-administer medication if all of the following conditions have been met:

o A written and signed authorization from the parents, an individual who has executed a caretaker

relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardians for self-administration of medication, acknowledging that the District or its employees are not liable for injury that results from the student self-administering the medication.

o The student must have the prior written approval of his/her primary healthcare provider. The written notice from the student’s primary care provider must specify the name and purpose of the medication, the prescribed dosage, frequency with which it may be administered, and the circumstances that may warrant its use.

o Documentation that the student has demonstrated to the healthcare practitioner and the school nurse, if available, the skill level necessary to use and administer the medication.

o Documentation of a doctor-formulated written health care plan for managing asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis episodes of the student and for medication use by the student during school hours.

Authorization granted to a student to possess and self-administer medication shall be valid for the current school year only and must be renewed annually. A student’s authorization to possess and self-administer medication may be limited or revoked by the building principal or other administrative personnel.

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If provided by the parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardian, and in accordance with documentation provided by the student’s doctor, backup medication must be kept at a student’s school in a predetermined location or locations to which the student has access in the event of an asthma, severe allergy, or anaphylaxis emergency. Immediately after using epinephrine during school hours, a student shall report to the school nurse or other adult at the school who shall provide follow up care, including making a 9-1-1 emergency call. Administration of Glucagon School employees may voluntarily agree to administer glucagons to a student pursuant to § 20-5-412, MCA, only under the following conditions: (1) the employee has filed the necessary designation and acceptance documentation with the District, as required by § 20-5-412(2), MCA, and (2) the employee has filed the necessary written documentation of training with the District, as required by § 20-5-412(4), MCA. Handling, Storage and Documentation of Medications The Board requires that all medications, including those approved for keeping by students for self-medication, be first delivered by a parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or other responsible adult to a nurse or employee assisting with self-administration of medication. A nurse or designated school employee:

o Must examine any new medication to ensure it is properly labeled with dates, name of

student, medication name, dosage, and health care providers’ name; o Must develop or be in the process of developing a health care plan, if administration is necessary

for a student, before any medication is given by school personnel; o Must record on the student’s individual medication record, the date a medication is delivered, the

school personnel present, and the amount of medication received; o Must store all medications in a securely locked storage compartment; and o Must notify the building administrator, school district nurse, and parent or guardian of any

medication error and document it on the medication administration record.

The District will permit only a thirty day-school-day supply of a medication for a student to be stored at a school; and all medications, prescription and nonprescription; will be stored in their original containers. The District will limit access to all stored medication to those persons authorized to administer medications or to assist in the self-administration of medications. The District requires every school to maintain a current list of those designated school staff authorized by delegation (24.159.1616 ARM) from a licensed registered nurse to administer medications. The District will also maintain a list of those staff who have been trained and authorized to supervise students to self-administer their medication. Disposal of Medication The District requires school personnel either to return to a parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardian or, with permission of the parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit, or guardian, to properly dispose of any unused, discontinued, or obsolete medication. A school nurse, in the presence of a witness, will properly dispose of any medicine not repossessed by a parent or guardian within a (14)-day period of notification by school authorities.

Legal Reference: § 20-5-412, MCA Definition – parent-designated adult administration of glucagons – training § 20-5-420, MCA Self-administration or possession of asthma, severe allergy, or anaphylaxis medication ARM 24.159.1604 Tasks Which May Be Routinely Assigned to an Unlicensed Person in Any Setting When a Nurse-Patient Relationship Exists § 37-8-103(1)(c), MCA Exemptions – limitations on authority conferred ARM 24.159.1616 Nursing tasks related to medications that may be delegated

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TOBACCO FREE POLICY In the interest of having healthy employees and positive health role models for students, the Bozeman Public School District maintains tobacco free buildings and grounds. The following stipulations constitute the tobacco policy for the Bozeman Public Schools.

1. All school buildings and grounds are tobacco free. Tobacco includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, and smokeless tobacco.

2. The use of tobacco will not be allowed in school buildings and grounds nor will employees be allowed to use tobacco while on duty in the presence of students.

3. New employees of the District will be hired with the understanding that they will be directed not to use tobacco in school buildings or grounds.

4. Limitations or prohibitions on tobacco use are applicable to all hours.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

The Board authorizes the use of video cameras on District property to identify and apprehend individuals reasonably suspected of engaging in criminal activity or conduct in violation of District policy. The Board further authorizes the use of video cameras on District property after school hours for surveillance. This surveillance may be used to identify and apprehend individuals engaging in criminal activity or behavior in violation of District policy. Each of these circumstances is an “Authorized Purpose” for the use of video cameras. Video cameras may be used in locations as deemed necessary by the Superintendent for Authorized Purposes only. In connection with the adoption of this policy and each year thereafter, the District shall notify staff, students and parents that video cameras may be used by the District to protect students, staff, visitors and property for Authorized Purposes. The video recordings may only be viewed by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees. In the event a video recording reveals activity the Superintendent believes violates Board policies or state or federal law, the Superintendent may turn over such video recordings to applicable law enforcement authorities. If an individual or individuals on such video recording are students or staff of the District, they shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Video recordings used for an Authorized Purpose shall be retained by the District for no more than 90 days, provided that the recordings may be kept for a longer period if the recordings reveal activity the Superintendent believes violates Board policies or state or federal law. Video recordings not retained for more than 90 days shall have their images erased or taped over. The Superintendent shall take additional steps as deemed appropriate to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the recordings. Audio recording shall not be a part of the video recordings made, reviewed or stored by the District. ASBESTOS The Bozeman School District, in accordance with federal law, has extensively inspected all of its facilities and located all forms of asbestos used as a building material in your child's school. Based on the findings of that inspection, a plan has been written for the management and control of the asbestos in your school. That plan shows the location of all asbestos found. It also details what the school district is going to do with the asbestos and a time table for that activity. This plan is available for you to inspect in the office of the principal during normal working hours. You may obtain a copy from the Maintenance & Operations office at 404 West Main for the price of copying if you wish. Please direct all questions to the principal or to the District Maintenance, Operations & Support Services office.

PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM All school counselors are willing to talk with students and parents. Bozeman schools also has a Prevention Education Program to assist students and parents with violence, tobacco, alcohol, & other drug issues or concerns. For more information about the Prevention Education Program and available community resources call 522-6021.

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CANINE DETECTION To further safety and deter drugs and other illegal contraband in the schools, the Board of Trustees authorizes the use of specially trained, non-aggressive dogs to detect the presence of substances prohibited by law or district policy. Drug-detection dogs may be used periodically to monitor school premises as determined by the administration, including but not limited to, lockers, gym areas, common areas, vehicles, vacated classrooms (and items left in classrooms including book bags, gym bags, coats, jackets, purses, etc.), and perimeters of school property. Our policy and the procedure associated with canine-assisted searches are in line with legal precedent. The Searches and Seizure Policy governs the District’s authority to search students and their property and the student’s responsibility to submit to searches. Under Board Policy 3231, school officials have authority to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and their personal effects, to maintain order and security in the schools. Canine detection dogs seek out and alert on illegal drugs including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and methamphetamines. They also find gunpowder related items such as ammunition and firearms. They also alert on a wide variety of alcoholic beverages as well as often abused over-the-counter and prescription medications. They do not alert on tobacco products or inhalers. If a dog alerts on an item it will simply sit next to the item containing the odor, this establishes reasonable suspicion to conduct a search. The owner of the item is then escorted to the scene by a school administrator. The student is briefed on the dog's capabilities and given an opportunity to offer an explanation as to the nature of the dog's interest. The location and/or item is then inspected by the handler and contraband items discovered are sealed in an evidence bag and turned over to the school administrator. Parents are contacted and disciplinary action is taken based on Board policy. If a vehicle is to be opened, the person owning, operating, or responsible for that vehicle shall also be present unless a school administrator deems the situation to be an emergency where public safety could be in jeopardy. Should a person refuse to allow their vehicle to be searched, law enforcement shall be notified. This detection system sends a message to students, parents and the community that our school has initiated a proactive position regarding the presence of prohibited items. If you are a parent of a middle or high school student, please direct any questions to your building principal. 5/13

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3310P 1 Boze man Sc hool Dis trict

K-5 ELEM ENT AR Y SCHOOL S - B EH A VIOR & DI SCIPL INE REPORT ING

Th e purpose of the Bozema n Public Sch o ols Be havio r an d Disci pline Reporting Plan is to provid e st uden ts and p arents with clea r a nd co n sist ent guide lines fo r d isci pline tha t re fle ct good practice developm enta lly and a t the sa me t im e me et th e nee d to maintain f airne ss, uniformity, and consi st ency .

Th e rece n tly reauth orized fed eral Elem entary and Seco n dary Ed uca tion Act (ESE A), also known as th e No Child Lef t Beh ind Act of 2001, re quire s additiona l d ata co llect ion a nd reporting by both st ate a nd loca l educa tion age ncie s. As a resu lt, the OPI an d local sch ool dist rict s mu st co llect a nd m ain tain m ore acco unta bility d ata. Therefo re, se r ious beha vior inci den ce s ( i.e., Le ve l III infract ions; se e def initions below) are re co rde d in ou r sch oo l reco rds sy st em. Our d isci pline co des a pply to a ll st ud ents K-12, but the ele men tary plan is d esig ned to m eet th e n eeds of youn ger st udent s. Yo ung ch ild re n need to b e taug ht and, if n ece ssa ry, re-tau ght be haviora l e xpect ation s. Our co nse que nce s are de sign ed to faci litat e this developm ental proce ss a nd to provid e a sa fe and o rde rly e nvironm ent in wh ich ou r stude nts ca n lea rn . The Bozeman Dist r ict Sch o ols ha ve adop ted an d train ed st af f in t he Foun dations Program (Sprick, Garriso n, & Howard , 20 02) wh ich p rom ote s p osit ive K -12 sch ool clima te th rou gh th e use o f cle ar, co nsi st ent b ehavior exp ect ation s for ch ildren. It focu se s o n tea ch in g, gu id ance , co rrectio n, an d me eting t he ne eds of all stu dent s to cre ate sa f e, ci vil, an d aca de mica lly produ ct ive sch o ols. The Fo unda tio ns beliefs incl ude: all stu dent s must b e treated with d ig nity and resp e ct ; st ude nts sh ould be ta ught t he skills and beha viors nece ssa ry f or su cce ss ; m otivation a nd resp on sibility sh o uld be enco urag ed throug h po sitive interact ions and bu ilding relationsh ips with st u dent s; a nd stude nt misb eha vior re pre se nts a tea ch ing oppo rtu nit y. The Dist rict ha s a lso adopt ed th e Olweus Bullyi ng Prevent ion Program which inclu des the follo wing f our ru le s: (1) We will no t bu lly othe rs; (2) We w ill try to h elp st ude nts wh o are bu llied; (3) We will try to incl ude stu den ts who are left ou t; (4) If we kn ow that so m ebo dy is b eing bu llied, we w ill tell an adult at sch ool and an adul t at ho me. The D istrict 's goal is to mai ntain uniformi ty i n re porti ng behavioral i nfractions for students in grades K-12. We rec ognize that the conse quences ne ed to be adapted for eleme ntary s tude nts in re sponse to thei r ages and unique devel opme ntal ne eds. Young childre n need to be taught and, i f necessar y, retaugh t be hav ior al expect ations. Consequences are des i gned to fa cil itate th is proces s. Mi sbeha viors in the elementa ry grades are categori ze d a s Level I, Level II, or Level III. These infrac tion leve ls are de fined below.

Lev el I Minor misb eha viors that ca n b e ade quate ly co rrect ed a t the tim e th ey occ ur, and which do not requi re docu me ntat ion .

Lev el II Misb ehavi ors that, while no t re quiring im med ia te ad minist rative involveme nt, d o require docu m enta tio n beca use : 1. The repo rting st aff m embe r wants/ n eeds a dminist ra tive inp ut o n the in ciden t (e.g., a tea sing in cide nt

tha t ma y be ha rass me nt). 2. The repo rting st aff m embe r fe els the a dminist ra tor sh ould b e aware and /or have a reco rd o f the

sit uation (e. g., a Level I m isb eh avio r is be co ming ch ron ic).

Lev el III Seriou s misb eha viors that req uire administ rative in vo lvem ent, writ ten d ocumen tation and p arent con tact . Level III inci den ts in clud e be havio rs th at are ille gal, ph ysi ca lly da nge rou s, or demo nstrate gross insu bordination.

Co nse quences and Corrective M eas ure s A ch oice of co nse que nces is list ed b elow a nd m ay be use d at the disc retion of the princi pal. L eve l III inf ract ion s w ill b e ente re d in to the sch oo l dist rict 's da taba se and be co me part of th e sch ool distr ict 's annu al behavior repor t.

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Level II Level III – Entered in to PowerSchool Re-teach Re-teach Apology Meaningful Work Meaningfu l Work Time-Out Time- Out Proces sing Activi ty /Form Processing Ac tivity/Form Los s of Recess Los s of Rec ess Parent Conference Referral to Principal Restric ted Privileges Parent Contac t Suspension (ISS/ OSS) Detention Referra l to School Resource Officer Restricted Privi leges Recommendation for Expuls ion

LE VEL II & LE VEL I II INFRACTI ONS

(1) Cause d , atte mpte d to ca use , or threat ened to ca use PHYSI CAL I NJURY to an other pe rso n (BP# 3240) Stud ents who b y the ir prese nce &/or actions enco urag e d isr uption , f igh ts, or ph ysi ca l injury a re su b je ct to disci p linary act ion.

1.1 Willful Di sregard for the safety of o thers or se lf (MCA 45 -5 -207) 1.2 Abusi ve, thre ate ni ng, willf ully d efia nt, gang -related beha vior or verbal/physi ca l alt erca tio n (M CA

45 -8 -101 ) 1.3 Fi ght ing and/o r inci ting a fig ht (M CA 45-8-101) 1. 4 As sault (MCA 45-5-201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214) ; Sex ual Ass ault (M CA

45 -5 -502 ) (2) Po sse sse d , so ld, th rea tened the use of, o r o therwise furnish ed any FI RE ARM of a ny kin d on sch o ol

g rou nds or a t sch o ol fu nctions. Th ese wea pons inclu de, bu t are n ot lim ite d to pist ols, revolvers, r if le s, an d sh o tguns. (B P# 33 11; MCA 45-5-623; 45-8-31 6, 3 28, 3 34, 3 35)

(3) Po sse sse d , so ld or oth erw ise furnish ed a ny illega l K NIFE, EXPL OSIVE OR OTHER DANGEROUS

OBJE CT use d a s a we apon unless, in th e ca se of any ob ject of this type, the p upil had obtaine d w ritten permissi on t o posse ss t he item from a ce rtifica ted sch oo l de sig nee of th e pr in cipa l (BP#3 311 ; MCA 4 5-8 -334, 335 )

3.1 Po sse ssi on, Use , or Threat of Any Ex pl osi ve Device s. 3.2 Po sse ssi on o f Knives, Slin gsh ots, o r Oth er W eapon s. Po sse sse d, so ld, or oth erw ise furnish ed an y

illeg al knife or oth er dang ero us object u se d as a wea pon, or a facsi mile of a wea pon, unless , in the ca se of an y object of this typ e, th e pu pil h ad ob tained w ritt en pe rm issi on to posse ss the ite m from a ce rtified sch oo l d esig nee o f the pr in cipal. The se object s incl ude, but a re n ot limited t o, air guns, gas op erated guns, sp r ing g uns, knives, sl ing sh ots, n umch aku s, artificia l kn uckles o f any su b st ance , o r an y object u se d or threate ned to be use d a s a dan gerous or de adly wea pon.

(4) Unlawf ully po sse sse d , use d , so ld or oth erw ise furnish ed, o r b een u nder the influence of an y

CO NTROL LED SUBSTANCE , ALCOHO LIC BEVERA GE, OR AN I NTOXICANT OF ANY KIND on sch oo l g ro unds o r at sch ool funct ion s. (BP #23 34, 3 330, 4313 )

4.1 Under th e influen ce of an y al cohol i c bev erage or il legal drugs (M CA 45 -5-624 ; 45 -9-102 , 121 ) 4.2 Po sse ssi on of an y a lco h olic be ve ra ge or illeg al drugs. (MCA 45-5-622, 623, 624; 45-9-102,121 ) 4.3 To distr ibu te, rece ive , or e ngag e in any tra nsa ct ion involving the exch an ge of d rug s or alco ho l; or the

inte nt to dist ribute or receive an y drugs or alco ho l. (M CA 45-5-622, 623 , 624; 45-9-102, 121)

(5) Unlawf ully of fered, arrange d or neg otiated to SEL L any co ntrolled su bst ance list ed in the M CA, an alco ho lic be ve rag e, o r an into xica nt of a ny kin d, an d then either so ld, d elivered, or otherwise fu rnish e d to a ny perso n a nothe r liquid, su bstance , or m ater ial and REPRE SENTED the liq uid , su b st ance o r m ater ia l a s a co nt rolled su b st ance , a lco h olic be ve ra ge, o r intoxica nt. (MCA 45 -5 -622 -624; 45 -9-102, 121 )

(6) Had u nlawf ul posse ssi o n of, or u nlawf ully off ere d, arra nge d, or neg otiated to se ll any DRUG

PARAPHE RNALIA, as def in ed by M CA 4 5-10 -103 (BP #812 4; MCA 4 5-5 -101 -105 )

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(7) Po sse sse d or use d t obacco , or a ny product s co n taining TOBACCO OR NICOTI NE PRODUCTS, incl uding, b ut not limited to , cig are ttes, cig ars, m in ia ture ciga rs, cl ove cig aret tes, smokeless toba cco , sn u ff, ch ew pack et s and b etel. (BP# 2334 ; MCA 45-5-637 )

(8) Cause d or attem pted to ca u se DAM AGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY OR PRI VATE PROPERTY

[cr ime ag ainst property inclu ding, but n ot lim it ed to , arso n (8.1) and vanda lism (8.2)] (BP# 326 0, 9321, 8124 ; MCA 45-6-101, 102, 103)

Due t o the bre adth of infract ions in th is ca te gory, site adm in ist ration m ay use a lte rn ative disci pline prog ram s to intervene . Due to th e pot ential se r iou sn ess of th ese off ense s, infractions of th is ru le m ay re su lt in su sp ensi on a nd m ay resu lt in re co mme ndat ion for expulsi on. Reco mm ende d referra l to law e nforce me nt and /or fire m arsh al.

(9) St ole or atte mpte d to STEAL SCHOOL PROPERTY OR PRI VATE PROPERTY (BP#32 40, 8421;

MCA 4 5-6 -301, 302 ) Due t o the pote ntial se riousn ess of this off ense , infract ions m ay re su lt in 10 da y su sp ensi on, reco mmen dation for expulsio n and re ferral to la w en force men t.

(10 ) Comm it ted or attem pted to co m mit ROBBERY OR EXTORTION [cr im e aga inst a perso n] (BP# 3240 ;

MCA 4 5-5 -401 ) (11 ) Kn owing ly RECEIVED S TOLEN SCHOOL PROPERTY or private property (BP # 3240, 8421 , 93 21;

MCA 4 5-6 -301, 302 ) (12 ) DISRUPTED SCHOOL ACTIVI TIE S or othe rw ise W ILLFUL LY D ISOBEYED THE VA LID

AUTHORITY of su pe rviso rs, t each ers, adm in ist rato rs, sch oo l o fficials, or oth er sch o ol perso nne l en gag ed in th e performa nce of t heir duties (BP# 3 200, 324 0, 43 13)

12.1 Fal se Fire/Emergency A larm 12.2 W illful Diso be die nce /Defiance ; Gambling; Disrup tin g sch ool a ctivitie s; failure to fo llow dire ct ion s.

( includ es ga ng related act ivities)(MCA 45 -5-201 , 202; 45-8-101 ) 12.4 Po sse ssi on of D isr uptive Device s (bee pers, pag ers, u napp ro ved elect ronic device s, or othe r

n uisa n ce items) (MCA 45-8-101 ) (13 ) Comm it ted a n ob sce n e act o r e ngag ed in PROFANI TY OR VULGARITY (BP# 322 0, 32 22, 3 240,

8124) 13.1 Profanity/Unacce ptable l anguage (MCA 45-6-101) 13.2 Profanity, obsce ne acts or gesture s toward STAFF, habitual profanity (MCA 45-8-101) 13.3 Ob sce ne gestures or unsani tar y acts (MCA 45-8-101, 45-5-504)

(14 ) ATTENDANCE RE LATED of fense s (BP# 312 2, 31 23, 3 200) 14.1 Truancy Initial intervention-ma y in clud e loss of grade , % decrease in g ra de, de tention , or othe r p er

te ach er/dep art ment policy 14.2 Cl osed campus policy vi olation ; leavin g sch oo l g rou nds w ith out p erm issi on. (15 ) Unau thorized making, du plica ting o r posse ssi on of a KEY TO A PUBLIC BUIL DING (BP # 842 1; MCA

45 -6 -205 ) (16 ) Act s o f DECE PTION (MCA 45 -6-325 ; 45-7-205 , 302) 16.1 Ly ing or pre senting fa lse information 16.2 Ac ademic Dishone sty: Cheating or Pl agia ri sm (17 ) Prese nce in UNAUTHO RI ZED ARE AS; parking lots a nd ot her out o f bou ndary areas (18 ) Violation of SCHOOL DRESS CO DE (BP # 3 224) (19 ) Failure to se rve SCHOOL DETENTION PROGRAM

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(20 ) Failure to se rve IN SCHOOL SUSPE NSION

(21 ) M isu se of th e INTERNET (BP# 8422 ; MCA 45-6-311)

(22 ) HARASSM ENT (BP# 3226, 501 2; MCA 45-5-203 ,2 20, 221) Bys tand ers who by their pre se nce a nd/or act ions e nco urage bullyi ng , harassm en t, intimidat ion , hazing, and/ or se xu al harass ment are a lso su b je ct to d isci plina ry act ion as out lined in 22.1 throug h 22. 4. Stude nts wh o retaliate a gainst a nothe r st u dent for rep ort ing the above -me ntioned beh avio rs are also su b je ct to disci p lina ry act ion out lined in 22. 1 th rough 22. 4.

22.1 Cre atin g a Hostile/Da nge rous En vironm ent - Incl ude s rem arks a nd/or actions d irected toward a st u dent o r st aff d esig ned to dem ean, intimida te, em barrass, tea se /tau nt, exclu de, o r hu miliate . Can b e eithe r ph ysi ca l or verb al.

22.2 In appropriate disp lay o f Affe cti on 22.3 Se xual Hara ssm ent 22.4 Bul lying - repe atedly do ing me an or hu rtfu l t hin gs (se e 22. 1 desc ript io n) a nd th e target ed pa rty h as

a hard time defe nding h im se lf or herse lf .

(23 ) NOT USED Revise d: 04/ 22/05, 07/ 01/06, 07/ 01/12 , 05 /22/13