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Spearville

Middle School and /High School

Student Handbook

20198-202019

U.S.D. 381 Spearville /WindthorstUSD 381

Spearville Middle School and / High School

305 East Avenue B., P.O. Box 158

Spearville, KS 67876-0158

Telephone: 620-385-2631

Fax: 620-385-2641

www.usd381.org

School Safety Hotline: 1-877-626-8203This Planner Belongs to:

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USD 381 Board of Education and AdministrationBrad Ackerman Board MemberMichael Hubbell Board Member

Shawn Rich Board MemberMyron Ricke Board Member

Kevin Rueb Board MemberRiley Schmidt Board MemberMike Shafer Board Member

Daryl Stegman SuperintendentPatrick Crowdis MS/HS Principal

Christopher Korbe Elem. PrincipalKevin Rueb MS/HS PrincipalDaryl Stegman Superintendent

Spearville Middle School and High School PersonnelKatie Ackerman - Counselor

Kenna Ackerman - Special Education TeacherMichael Benish - Math Teacher

Jesse Bishop - Computer TechnicianJosue Blanco - Custodian/GroundsRobert Burcher - Gifted Instructor

Travis Callaway - Physical Education/A.D.Janell Calvin - Special Education Para

Daniel Dawson - Music TeacherMaKayla Eyer - Math Teacher

David Friess - Social Studies TeacherTerri Hendrickson - Art Teacher

Connie Heskamp - Business TeacherSandy Hines - Head Cook

Ashley Hubbell - HS English/Yearbook

Amy Indiek - Special Education ParaAmber Johnson - Library Aide

Andrew Kempke - MS/HS Science TeacherSarah Korbe - Psychologist

Amy Kreger - Special Education ParaChelsey Livingston - Special Education Teacher

Jacquie Miller - Special Education ParaRuth Morton - Special Education Para

Becky Ratzlaff - Special Education ParaJacque Regnier - CustodianKristen Rucker - Psychologist

Rena Ryberg - English TeacherCasey Rynerson - Industrial Arts Teacher

Chris Sohm - Social Studies TeacherTrisha Sohm - MS Teacher

Mikayla Spitler - Science TeacherGari-Ann Stein - MS Teacher

Lorie Stein - Math Teacher

Lorie Stein - Math Teacher/CounselorRon Stein - Maintenance/Transportation

Sondra Stroud Library AideMisty Tenbrink - High School Secretary

Joel Thomas - Music Teacher

Lisa Zimmerman - CookMusic Teacher

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USD 381 Mission StatementThe mission of USD 381 is to ensure every child is proficient in all subject areas with the ability to use the

knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

SPEARVILLE LANCERS’ FIGHT SONGFight all you Royal Lancers

Fight for the Blue and White ForeverFor we are pushing, showing our might

Fight, Fight, FightFight on and make them see

We’re out for a victorySo fight on and do it right for

Spearville Blue and WhiteF…I…G…H…T

PURPOSE AND USES OF THE HANDBOOKThe purpose of this handbook is to acquaint students and parents/guardians with your school, its activities, organizations, and opportunities. This handbook contains school policies and procedures that are in effect in the Spearville Middle School and/ High School. We rRealizeing that no handbook printed canould answer all questions or problems so, we invite the parents/guardians and students to visit us in the Ooffice. Some policies in this handbook will change as the need arises. All students are to obey all USD 381 employees. The Pprincipal’s authority is not limited to the items listed in this policy.

STUDENT AGENDA PLANNERSEach student will be issued a student agenda planner. Students can use this booklet to plan their activities at school and at home. The planner is intended to help the student with goal setting, time management, and study skills. Students will use their planners as hall passes. Teachers will be emphasizeing planning as a school wide goal and assignments and grading of the planners may occur. Note: Students who lose or destroy their agenda books will have to pay the cost of replacement at $5.00 each.

Visitor ExpectationsAny non-student entering the Middle School and High School building during normal school hours isare requested to do thefollowing:● Enter the Middle School and High School building through the Main entrance located on Avenue B● Check into the O office and receive a visitors sticker prior to entering any other area of the building.● Check out in the Ooffice when leaving the building.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL TIMESchool will begin at 7:50 A.M. daily and dismiss at 3:17 P.M. Students are not to enter the halls unless they are going to study hall or to work with a teacher. All students should wait in the downstairs commons area till 7:40 A.M.

Unless students are waiting for a parent/guardian, or other transportation, they will shouldneed to be off the school grounds by 3:30 P.M. School sponsored activities are an exception.

PERSONAL ITEMS

The school will assumes no responsibility for personal items. Do not carry money in wallets or purses, except for the amountwhat you may need during the day. Do not leave purses and other personal belongings in the restrooms. If you have money or other items, please bring them to the office for


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safekeeping. During P.E. classes and athletic practices, please keep personal belongings safely secured in your locked lockers.

Cell Phones: Cell Phone and other personal electronic device usage iswill be prohibited from 7:50 a.m. to 3:17 P.M each school day. Students who are caught using a cell phone will receive a warning and the cell phone will be released after 3:17 P.M to the student. Second offense will result in confiscation of the cell phone, as well as one day of In- School Suspension. The cell phone will only be released to a parent/ / legal guardian only. Each additional violation of the cell phone policy will result in additional days of In- School Suspension.Music Devices: This includes; Ipods, mp3 players, Walkmans, portable stereos, etc. Music devices of any kind are not allowed to be on, or in sight during the school day. Students are also not allowed to bring recorders and cameras to school as well without permission.

Skateboards: Skateboards of any kind are not allowed on school property.3- -

CLOTHING AND APPEARANCE POLICYEach student at Spearville MS/HS is responsible for proper dress, and for a neat, clean appearance. Extreme styles or sloppiness will not be allowed, and undergarments must be worn at all times. The Pprincipal is responsible for requiring students to make improvements in grooming when needed. The Pprincipal has the authority to send students home or to provide alternate clothing for students who are not properly attired. While it is impossible to list every item that should be included in the dress code, the following paragraphh does provides some specifics to consider. The Pprincipal has the authority to determine proper student attire and grooming. The Pprincipal’s authority is not limited to the items listed in this policy.

DRESS CODESpearville school students are expected to dress in a respectable, modest fashion during school and while attending school activities. Apparel such as spaghetti straps, halter tops, backless tops, mesh unlined shorts, sweatpants, pants with holes in areas that would be covered by a bathing suit, pajama pants, chains, bandanas, and apparel with inappropriate advertising (alcoholic, tobacco, etc.), tights, Yoga-pants, cut-offs, or objectionable sayings are prohibited. The Pprincipal must approve school team apparel (such as track sweats) for classroom wear. NThere are no tank tops are allowed. Tops and shirts must cover the midriff. Appropriate caps and hats are allowed at activities, but not in the school buildings during the school day. Shoes or sandals are to be worn at all times. Sandals should have protection for the foot. Skirt and short length must be fingertip length. Students will be allowed to wear shorts and flip-flops only during hot weather in the fall and spring. Shorts should be loose fitting. The minimum length on shorts must be fingertip length and shorts may not be rolled at the top. Shorts will be allowed during the first and fourth nine weeks.

CHEATING


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Academic cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found cheating or assisting in the act of cheating will receive a zero grade for the exam, project, paper, etc., and parents/guardians will be notified by the classroom teacher.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTYStudents should respect and help maintain the condition of school property. If property is damaged by accident, then report it to the Ooffice. Payment by students for damages will depend upon the circumstances.

LOCKERSLockers are assigned to students at the beginning of the school year. Lockers are the possession of the school district. School personnel reserve the right to search lockers at any time. Students have no expectation of privacy in the school locker. Students are required to keep their lockers neat and the door closed. The school is not responsible for missing items. Students may only use one locker. Locker locks are your responsibility. If you elect to use a lock, then the Ooffice will need to be provided withs the combination or a /spare key.

TELEPHONE CALLSStudents may come to the office to use the phone to contact parents/guardians, and only for emergencies. Any long distance calls made on the school phone must be logged in on the phone ledger, and only after obtaining permission from the office secretary. Calls to parents for homework assignments, etc. are not considered emergencies.

TRAFFIC _ PARKINGHandicapped parking iswill be allowed only in designated areas. Student parking is available west of the Mmiddle Sschool and gym. Students are alsowill also be allowed to park in the east parking lot. “No Pparking” areas include: north and directly east of the Middle School and High School; , spaces designated by signs; and, “Hhandicapped Pparking”. Parking East of the High School iswill be designated for staff only, unless otherwise marked.

TARDIESStudents are given three-minute passing periods to switch classes. Students are to be in class when the second bell rings. Teachers will record and discipline students tardy to all other classes. Problems that are not the student’s fault, such as talking to a teacher or being in the office, etc., shall not prevent the student from receivinge a pass to class. Students late to a class more than thirty (30) minutes of the period will be counted as absent rather than tardy. Tardy count will zero out each semester.

Suggested tardy detention length is thirty to sixty minutes.


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The Ooffice will be responsible for handling the first hour tardiness.

The consequences for unexcused tardiness to school:

● 1 st Tardy per week Verbal/Written Warning● 2 nd Tardy per week thirty (30) Mminute Ddetention● 3 rd Tardy per week sixty (60) Minute Ddetention● 4 th Tardy per week sixty (60) Minute A.M. Detention● 5 th Tardy per week one (1) Dday of In-School Suspension4- -● A Principal/Parent/Guardian meeting is required after the 12 th tardy and a t. Truancy action will beould be strongly considered at this time.● If a student refuses to serve a detention, then the detention time will be doubled. If a studentthey does not show up for the doubled time detention, then a suspensionthey may be considered.suspended.

TEXTBOOK CAREAll textbooks are rented to students. Students are expected to take very good care of their textbooks ands. Textbooks are to be cover themed with a book cover. Books not returned in similar condition as checked out are subject to damage charges.

MEDICATION

STUDENT MEDICATIONUSD 381 cooperates with parents/guardians in the supervision of medication that their student will use. Parents/guardians are required to provide written permission before any medication can be administered to their student. Separate forms for OTC (over the counter), prescription, and self-administered medication are provided in the school Office.

Parents/guardians need to complete the forms as needed throughout the school year. A permission form for Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and other OTC medications that might be used occasionally throughout the year may be completed once for the whole school year. A separate form for each prescription medication must be completed and updated as needed. A separate form is also required for those students who self-administer prescription medication (example: asthma inhaler).

Medication brought to school must be in the original container and appropriately labeled. All medications are kept in the Office. Prescription medication must be properly labeled by the pharmacy or the physician and state the name of the medication, the dosage and times to be administered. The school cannot supply the medication for students.

USD 381 and school employees who administer any drug, medication or nonprescription medication pursuant to parental written permission shall not be liable for damages as a result of an adverse medication reaction suffered by the student because of the administration of any medication.

These guidelines are designed to help protect all students and staff members.

K.S.A. 65-2872b authorizes any person to administer epinephrine in an emergency. A first aid kit is available in the Office for minor emergencies.

Students taking prescription or over the counter medication that parent’s desire the school to administer must bring a signedpermission form to give the medication to the student. The note must list the dosage and how long he/she will be taking themedication. All medications will be in prescription bottles or original containers and will be kept in the office. A first aid kit isavailable in the office for minor emergencies.

CRISIS PLAN DRILLS

Periodic Crisis Plan drills will take placeoccur. Students are to pass quietly and quickly to an assignedthe designated area. The instructor will review theCrisis Plan drill procedures for each classroom at the beginning of each semester.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements must be submitted to the office before 7:45 A.M. for the day’s bulletin.

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies arewill be held in the gym. Students should sit by classes in the center sections of the east bleachers as follows: Seniors(front rows), Juniors should sit Behind seniors in the middle section, Sophomores sit behind Juniors Juniorsin the section to the south of the Seniors and Freshmen behind Sophomores. Middle School students will fill in at the top of the bleachers. inthe section to the north.

CANDY/ _ POP

No beverage or food is allowed in the classrooms during the school day without the permission of the Pprincipal.


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WATER IN THE CLASSROOMS

Middle School and High School students arewill be allowed to have clear water bottles in the classroom. This privilege may be modified bythe classroom teacher or the Pprincipal.

LUNCH /_ FOOD SERVICE

TheSpearville Middle School and High School has a closed lunch policy. Students are not allowed to leave the campus or be at vehicles during lunch. Students may bring sack lunches in the morning. Students are not allowed to have restaurant or fast-food lunches delivered to school, without office approval. No outside drinks are allowed.Students will report to the cafeteria area during their assigned lunchtime. Students are not allowed into the main building without the permission and supervision ofby a staff member. Food is not to be taken out of the cafeteria and plates are to be cleaned when finished. After lunch students are encouraged to relax in the cafeteria. , Hhigh school students may go to the Upstairs commons area . All other areas of the school are off limits.High School students will eat lunch SecondMiddle School students will eat lunch Fat First.High School students will eat lunch Second.

Middle School students are prohibited from having candy or pop during lunch.School lunch is $2.75 ??? per meal for grades six (6) through twelve (12). Families may purchase lunches at any amount desired. All meal purchases go into a family account and the meal price is deducted at the correct amount for each student when they purchase a lunch at lunchtime. Low account notices will be sent out weekly with the student and monthly notices will be mailed out. We will not charge meals unless ayour parents/guardian contacts the Ooffice and makes arrangements. Meal payment by students may be made before school, after lunch, or after school. One carton of milk is included with each meal. Additional milk may be purchased for4035¢ per carton.

ATTENDANCE

KANSAS ATTENDANCE LAWSAccording to the attendance laws of Kansas (72977, 72111, and 721113), every child is to attend school until they reach 18 years of age.Specifically, the law states:“Each time that a child is required to attend a public school and that child is absent inexcusably for 3 consecutive days, 5 days in a semester, or 75- -days in a school year, the attendance official from the district will make a report of their absences to the designated authorities of the state.” This


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means that the child will be referred to appropriate legal authorities if they are absent three (3) consecutive days, five (5) days in a semester, orseven (7) days in a school year inexcusably. School administration may request that parents/guardians provide a doctor’s note in cases where astudent has been ill in excess of 3 consecutive days or 10 days cumulative in the school year. Absences of one to three hours shall be counted asone half (.5) day of absence. Absences of 4 or more hours of school will count as a full day absence.

ATTENDANCE

The state of Kansas requires mandatory school attendance. Students absent from school for a reason other than those outlined below shall be considered unexcused. Truancy is defined as any three (3) consecutive unexcused absences, any five (5) unexcused absences in a semester, or seven (7) unexcused absences in a school year. A truant student under the age of thirteen (13) shall be reported to the Department for Children and Families. A truant student thirteen (13) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age shall be reported to the Ford County Attorney.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

The definition of “excused absence” includes the following:Personal illness;Health-related treatment, examination, or recuperation;Serious illness or death of a member of the family;Obligatory religious observances;Participation in a district-approved or school sponsored activity or course;Absences prearranged by parents/guardians and approved by the Principal; andStudents of active duty military personnel may have additional excused absences at the discretion of the Principal for visitations relative to leave or deployment.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

All absences which do not fit into one of the above categories would be considered an unexcused absence. A student serving a period of suspension or expulsion from the district shall not be considered inexcusably absent. It is the student’s responsibility to clear absences with the Office within twenty-four (24) hours to avoid an unexcused absence.

A student who arrives after the school day starts must first report to the Office and receive a pass before reporting to class. Students who must leave school early for matters such as a doctor’s appointment should provide a note to the Office from their parents/guardians to receive a permit to leave at the designated time. The student is also be required to sign in and out at the Office.

If a student is going to be absent, then a parent/guardian should call the Office between 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a student knows that they are going to be absent, even for a single class, then they should contact the Office. If the Office has not been contacted by 8:30, then an attempt will be made to contact the parents/guardians. The Principal will determine whether the reason presented by the parents/guardians or student constitutes a valid excuse. The administration may request that a parent/guardian


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provide medical verification of an illness when a student has been ill in excess of three (3) consecutive days or ill for ten (10) cumulative days during the school year. Absences of one (1) to three (3) hours shall be counted as a one-half day (0.5) day absence and absences of four (4) or more hours counted as a full day absence.

Any student who accumulates twelve (12) absences in the same class during the school year will be contacted by an administrator and the parents/guardians notified in writing of the absences. A conference with the parents/guardians will be required if the student accumulates eighteen (18) absences in the same class. DCF and the Ford County Attorney may also be notified. The total accumulation of twenty-four (24) same class absences may result in the loss of credits for the class.

Students with unexcused absences may be excluded from attending school activities.

ATTENDANCEIf a student arrives at school after the school day starts, they must report to the office and receive a pass before reportingto class. If you are going to leave school early for a doctor’s appointment, etc., parents should send a note from home andgive it to the office in the morning of the appointment. The student will then receive a permit to leave at the designatedtime. Students must sign in and out on the checkout sheet in the office.

ATTENDING SCHOOL IS THE STUDENT’S MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY.When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to call the school between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. toexplain the nature of the absence. If a student is aware they are going to be absent, the office should be contacted prior to theabsence. This applies to missing a single class or the entire day. If the school has not been contacted by 8:30 a.m. about astudent’s absence, an attempt will be made to contact the parents to obtain the status of the student. Failure to provide writtenmedical verification within one school day of return from school will result in the absence being unexcused. The principal hasbeen designated to determine the acceptability and validity of the excuses presented by the parent(s) or the student. Studentsaccumulating twelve (12) absences in the same class during the year will be contacted by a school administrator. A letter andcopy of the attendance policy will be sent to the parents informing them of the twelve absences. Parents will be notified againwhen students accumulate eighteen (18) absences in the same class during the year. A conference with the parents will berequired. The County Attorney or SRS may be contacted. Twenty-four (24) absences in the same class during the year may resultin loss of credit for each class affected. Parents will be notified. The County Attorney or SRS may be contacted.Students of active Duty Personnel shall have additional excused absences at the discretion of the district for visitations ofrelatives to leave or deployment

EXCUSED ABSENCESIt is the student’s responsibility to clear absences with the attendance office within 24 hours. Failure to clear absences within 24

hours will result in an unexcused absence. The State of Kansas delegates to the Board of Education the responsibility ofdetermining reasons for excusable absences.The following are reasons for excusable absences:* Personal illness (Physician's note will be required for any absence over three days).* Serious illness or death of a family member or close friend.* Obligatory religious observance of the student’s own faith.* Participation in a school approved student activity.* Verified physician or dentist appointments (which can be verified by appointment card)* Court appearance (which can be verified through court services’ officer)* Emergency situations requiring immediate action (which can be verified)* An absence, which has been requested in writing and approved in advance by the building administrator. An extended absenceform must be filled out and on file in the office before the absence occurs.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCESAn unexcused absence is one, which has been classified as such by the building administration. An absence will be classifiedunexcused if it does not fit one of the Board of Education’s stated reasons for excusable absences or if the building attendanceprocedure is not followed by the student and the parent/guardian. Students with unexcused absences may be excluded fromattending before or after school activities.Absences shall be unexcused if:* Such absence is not excusable under the Board of Education’s approved reasons for absences.* The student leaves during school hours without permission.* The student does not attend class.* The student fails to comply with building attendance procedures. This includes situations in which a parent/guardian fails tonotify the attendance office within twenty-four hours of the student’s return to school.Truancy: Each principal is designated as a school attendance officer with the authority to report cases of truancy to the Office ofthe County Attorney. A student is truant if:1. The child is subject to the compulsory attendance law (ages 7-17) but is not enrolled in a public or nonpublic school, or,6- -2. The child is subject to the compulsory attendance law and is enrolled in school, but is inexcusably absent for either threeconsecutive days or five days in a semester, or seven total days during the academic year. (K.S.A. 72-113)3. A 16 or 17 year-old student may be exempt from the compulsory attendance requirement if one of the following criteria is met:a) The student is regularly enrolled in a program recognized by the local board of education as an approved alternativeeducational program.b) The student and parent attend a final counseling session at the school and both sign a disclaimer, provided by the schoolacknowledging the ramifications of terminating the student’s educational program. Alternative educational options available tothe student will be reviewed during the final counseling session.

Students who are eighteen years of age may request that they be responsible for their attendance, with parental approval. In suchinstances, the school will notify the parent/guardian of this change in notification requirements. An eighteen year-old student isnot subject to the compulsory attendance statute and may be dropped from the active roll if not in regular school attendance.Participation in extracurricular activities (trips, sports, parties, cheerleading, etc.), requires that you must attend classes. Allstudents planning to attend any extracurricular activities will need to be in attendance at 7:50 a.m. Exceptions to this policy musthave prior administrative approval. If a student leaves school due to illness or other emergency the student should not attendathletic practice after school of the same day without administrative approval.

IllnessILLNESS

If a student is ill, then we request that the parents/guardians not send their student to school unless they have been fever free and have not vomited for at least twenty-four (24) hours. A fever is considered a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

In the event of a student being ill, we would request parents keep the student at home until the student has been 24 hourfever free and not thrown-up for 24 hours. Fever would be considered 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

MAKE-UP WORK

All school work missed because of an absence is to be made up. Students, who know that they will be absent andd are sure they will be excused, should should, when possible, get assignments and complete their make-upm work in advance of their absence. Uponn his/her return to school, the student’s first consideration should must be fortheir immediate assignment. Students are will be given two (2) days to complete the make-up work for the initial day they were absent, and one (1) additional day for each missed verydayy missedafter the firstt day. Example:; Two (2) missed school dayss missed would ,require equals three (3) school days to make up all of the missed work. All make-up The work should beturned in on the third day. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the student to obtain and make up their missed his or her work.

GUIDANCE OFFICE

COUNSELORSpearville Middle School and High SchoolS/HS provides counseling services through our school counselor. The sServices provided, but certainly not limited to, include, but are not limited toare:1. Planning your class schedule and enrollment.2. Standardized testing and interpretation of the results.3. Scholarship and financial aid services.4. Career information and planning.5. Personal problem solving.

Students may come to the guidance office on a drop-in basis or may make an appointment. Ask your instructor for a pass to the counselor’s office or get a pass ahead of time from the counselor. If your parent/guardian wishes to come, it is usually best to phone in first and set up an appointment. The school counselor, is a K –12 counselor, and is not in theis out of her office at least one (1) day per week while at the Eelementary School. Students should need to realize that their your counselor would likeants to visit with themyou anytime they feel a need to talk.whenever the need arises.

SENIOR STUDENT COLLEGE VISITATIONSeniors will be allowed to visit two college campuses during the school year. Prior to their scheduled visit they should first student will complete a collegevisitation form that is available from the counselor prior to the scheduled visit and return it to the office.

GRADES AND HONOR ROLLGrades are academic, and as such, reflect progress and scores earned and received. Percentage scores are given for all classes.Use the following grading scale:A 100% - 90%B 89% - 80%C 79% - 70%D 69% - 60%F 59% and BelowThe Spearville Middle School and S/High School is on a nine -weeks’ grading system. Report cards arewill be given out on the Wednesday following the end of each nine (9) -week grading period.Progress Reports arewill be mailed home on the Friday following the middle of the nine (9) -week period . The reportis includeswill be the student’s student’s 7- -grades in all classes.

There are two honor rolls, the "A" and "B". To be placed on the "A" Honor Roll, a student must have received grades no lower than 90%. To be on the "B" Honor Roll, a student must have received grades no lower than 80%.

ACADEMIC LETTERINGSpearville High School will award an academic letter based upon a student maintaining a 3.0 grade point average (G.P.A.) for two consecutive semesters. An academic letter bar will be awarded for each two consecutive semesters of 3.0 G.P.A. following the letter. These letters will be presented at the fall meeting of all students. The academic letter requires that each student maintain a basic citizenship requirement. No student shall have an In-Sin-school or Out-of-out-of-Sschool Ssuspension during the two semesters. Either Ssuspension will nullifysnullifies that semester’s grade point average counting toward the letter.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

USD 381 requires each graduate to earn a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits . The Spearville High School gGraduation requirements from Spearville HighSchool are as follows:

Five Credits of Language ArtsEnglish 1 (9) 1 CreditEnglish 2 (10) 1 CreditEnglish 3 (11) 1 CreditEnglish 4 (12) 1 Credit or Applied CommunicationsSpeech 1 Credit

Three Credits of Mathematics-one credit must be either:Algebra or 1 CreditGeometry 1 Credit

Three Credits of Social Science – two credits must be:American History (11) 1 Credit American Government (12) 1 Credit

Three Credits of Science – Two credits must be:Physical Science (9) 1 CreditBiology (10) 1 Credit

One Credit Physical Education and Health – one credit must be:Physical Education & Health (9) 1 Credit

One Credit of Fine Arts:

The remaining units may be selected from the elective courses offered at Spearville High SchoolHS. Students not obtaining the required credits will not be allowed to participate in graduation activities. Students planning on attending a Regents School (KU, KSU, FHSU, ESU, and PSU) must have one credit in computer technology, three units of mathematics, and three units of science with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. A composite score of 21 points on the ACT will also allow you admittance to Regents Schools. Students desiring to participate in NCAA athletics need to see the counselor to review these requirements. Also see the counselor for Kansas State Scholar requirements before pre-enrollment.

STUDENT TEACHER AIDESAny senior student who is interested in becoming a teacher or office aide must first obtain permission from the Pprincipal and the counselor.Only students who have had no grades below a “C” the previous semester,, has a 3.25 G.P.A.,, have a history of good attendance,, and are in “good standing” in other respects will be considered for to become an aide positions. The fFailureing to meet any one of these requirementscriteria during the first

semester in any of these areas will be grounds for the removal ofing a student from an aide position and their placementing the student in a regular class. Students and teachers may express assignment preferencesrequests for assignments, but the counselor will makes the final decisionassignments. Students interested in becoming an aide arewill also be required to fill out and return in an application requesting to become an teacher or /office aide.Student teacher aides will be awarded one-quarter credit per semester based upon a “pass or fail” grade. The pass/fail grade will not be figured into a student’s overall grade point average. Only one (1) teacher aide per instructor is will be allowed, with the exception of office aides and library aides. Exceptions will be made only after accommodating each teacher’s aide requestdesiring an aide has been accommodated.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTSForeign Exchange Students on a one-year program are notwill not be eligible for a Graduation Diploma from USD #381. There is one exception to thise above policy: A student whothat has graduated from theirhis home country’s school,l in his home country, is not yet twenty (20) years of age, and meets the following criteria is met:1. HasMust have had at least four (4) years of English before enrollmenting at USD #381.8- -2. Completed all subjects satisfactorily, including all required subjects for graduation.3. Must have Sixteen (16) years old reached their 16th birthday upon enrollmenting.4. F. Must furnished documentation with conversion and translation of theirschoolwork from their home country’s schoolworkl in their homecountry.5. Is a student in good standing the full year.

Foreign Exchange Students may receive a Certificate of Attendance Diploma from USD #381 if the following is completed:1. AIs a student in good standing for the full year.2. Completed all subjects satisfactorily.3. F Must furnished documentation with conversion and translation of their home country’s schoolwork from their home country school.

ACADEMICS

NETWORK AND INTERNET POLICY➢ All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the purposes of USD #381.➢ Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material is prohibited.➢ Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable to recipients is prohibited.➢ Any use of the network to facilitate illegal activity is prohibited.➢ Any use of the network for commercial or for-profit purposes is prohibited.➢ Extensive use of the network for non-school communication is prohibited.➢ Any use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.

➢ Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for authorized purposes.➢ Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.➢ Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.➢ No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way.➢ Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited.➢ Subscription to a listserv must be pre-approved by the district Internet coordinator.➢ E-mail and Network software is monitored by the district computer coordinators.➢ There is NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY when using district computer equipment. From time to time USD 381 will make determinations on whether specific users of the network are consistent with the acceptable use policy. USD 381 reserves the right to remove a user account on the network to prevent further unauthorized activity.

SEMINARThe purpose of the Sseminar period is to serve as an extension and enrichment of the educational program. Seminar period provides opportunities to seek individual help from teachers and participate in school activities. Seminar will reduce classroom interruptions and alleviate problems associated with make-up work. Possible uses for Sseminar are counseling sessions, club meetings, college representative visits, assemblies, pep rallies, music preparations, class meetings, pre-enrollment, and tutoring.Seminar guidelines:1. Students will earn ¼ credit per semester that and will figure into theyour overall grade point average.2. Students will be randomly assigned to Sseminar classrooms.3. Students will report to Sseminar room for attendance.4. Students will utilize Sseminar passes in their student agenda planner to move to other classes or activities. No one is to leave class without their planner.5. Students are expected to report to the Sseminar period with all necessary materials (books, paper, pen, calculator, etc.).6. Leaving the Sseminar classroom is a privilege and not a right. Losing Sseminar privileges means that a studentyou will not be allowed to leave the Sseminar classroom. Failure ofto list the student’syour to list their whereabouts in theiryour planner is a violation of Sseminar privileges.7. Seminar is not a free time for game playing and visiting.8. Students will be allowed to take AR exams during AR reading time. Each student must present the AR book and completed reading log before taking the exam.9. Individual Sseminar teachers, as approved by the Pprincipal, may establish additional guidelines for studentsindividuals and the class as needed.10. Minimum consequences for abuse of theing Sseminar period:

1 st – Lose Sseminar privileges for one (1) week.2 nd – Lose Sseminar privileges for nine (9) weeks3 rd – Lose Sseminar privileges for one (1) semester

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DISCIPLINE

SCHOOL CONDUCT PHILOSOPHYThe rules of good school behavior are simple. If a student is respectful and reasonable in all actions, good conduct is being observed. Teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn from instruction. Students whose behavior distracts from the normal classroom-learning environment will be dealt with in a variety of ways. Some examples are after-school detention, campus/lunch clean up, lunchtime detention, Iin--Sschool Ssuspension, room clean up or suspension from school. Students are reminded that respect for staff members and other students isare very important. We conduct an educational program and no behavior of any student will be allowed to continually disrupt the classroom-learning environment. Breaking a rule means you are willing to pay the consequences.

The following board of education adopted disciplinary procedures will be used at the Spearville Middle School and High SchoolS / HS. Administrative action:

Spearville Discipline System

Level 1: Possible Disciplinary ActionsUse of Profanity WarningVehicle / Driving Infractions Parent ContactWater Toys 1-3 days am/pm detentionPublic Displays of Affection 1 day In-School Sin-school suspensionDisruptive Behavior (Sent out of Class) 1-3 hours community serviceDefiance – Failure to Comply Confiscation of deviceRepeated Clothing Violation Removal from one extraStudent Intimidation to a Student curricular eventBullying or taunting of other students Zero for classroom1-3 classroom tardies assignment1-2 unexcused absencesAcademic failure/dishonesty

Level 2: Possible Disciplinary ActionsDisrespect to Staff – Parent/Guardian ContactIncluding Innuendoes of Sexual, Profane, Zero for classroom unit

and Vulgar NatureStudent Hazing 2-4 days am/pm detentionTheft $1 –49.00 or Possession of Stolen Property 2-4 days In-School SuspensionSS

(Return or Replacement) 2-6 hours community serviceWillful Destruction of Property $1 –49.00 1-4 days Out of Sout-of-school

(Replacement Required) SsuspensionSmoking / Tobacco Product Possession or Use

(Additional Policy Applies)Flagrant Misbehavior Parent RetrievalContraband items Removal for a min of 3 extra


As I first noted, this section was difficult to read as to how it would fit in the layout of your printed handbook. Please review it for spacing, capitalization, etc. Also, you might review the proposed penalties to see if they fit how you intend to deal with the student actions.

Repeated bullying or taunting of other studentsstudents curricular events3-6 Classroom tardies3-5 unexcused absencesContinued academic failure/dishonesty

Level 3: Theft $50.00 –149.00

(Return or Replacement) Willful Destruction of Property $50.00 –149.00

(Replacement Required)Verbal Assault or Threat of Violence to School

PersonnelPossible Disciplinary ActionsWarningParent/Guardian Contact1-3 days am/pm detention 1 day In-School Suspension1-3 hours community serviceConfiscation of deviceRemoval from one extracurricular eventZero for classroom assignment

Possible Disciplinary ActionsParent/Guardian ContactZero for classroom unit2-4 days am/pm detention2-4 days In-School Suspension2-6 hours community service1-4 days Out of School SuspensionParent RetrievalRemoval for a min of 3 extracurricular events3-6 Classroom tardies Confiscation of device3-5 unexcused absencesConfiscation of device

Possible Disciplinary ActionsParent/Guardian Contact4-10 days In-School Suspension

4-10 days OSS8-12 hours community serviceBehavior management contractConfiscation of deviceContinued academic failure/dishonestyLevel 3: _ Possible Disciplinary ActionsTheft $50.00 –149.00 (Return or Replacement) Parent ContactWillful Destruction of Property 4-10 days In-School SuspensionSS$50.00 –149.00 (Replacement Required) 4-10 days OSSVerbal Assault or Threat of Violence to 8-12 hours communitySchool Personnel serviceFighting Behavior managementRepeated Flagrant Misbehavior contractMore than 7 tardies Confiscation of deviceMore than 6 unexcused absences Parent RetrievalMore than 5 classroom detentions Attendance HearingFighting Repeated Flagrant Misbehavior More than 7 tardies More than 6 unexcused absences More than 5 classroom detentions Continued academic failure/dishonesty

Level 4: Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery with a

weaponAssault or Battery of Staff Crimes against School Property That Occur of the

Normal School Day (Property Replacement Required)

Theft $150.00 or More (Return or Replacement Required)

Academic plan for effective Continued willful acts of bullying and tauntingParent RetrievalAttendance HearingAcademic plan for effective Continued willful acts

of bullying and tauntinglearning

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Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Parent ContactBattery with a weapon Referral to law enforcementAssault or Battery of Staff Long term OSS (more than

Crimes against School Property 10 days)That Occur of the Normal School Day Expulsion hearing with

(Property Replacement Required) possibleTheft $150.00 or More (Return or

Management plan Replacement Required) on return

Expulsion

Guidelines will be followed,followed; however each incident will be handled on an individual basis. The school recognizes that incidences may also occur not listed. If that does occur, it will fall to the discretion of the Bbuilding Pprincipal.

Other Infractions : It is not possible to list every problem that can arise. In all instances, the staff member involved will handle the situation using firmness and fairness. Students will cooperate with faculty and administration in the orderly and respectful conduct required for successful school operation, or will be subject to severe disciplinary action.

Open Defiance/Failure to ComplyExhibiting rude, uncooperative and argumentative behavior toward staff members or refusing to obey any reasonable request.

Verbal Assaults, Flagrant MisbehaviorAny overt act of behavior, that could adversely affect the classroom learning environment or jeopardize the health, safety, or physical well being of any student or school employee. This could include but not be limited to: extortion, gambling, fireworks, smoke bombs, pepper spray, lighters, mace, false alarms, or physical intimidation.

Weapons ViolationA student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object than can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event. A minimum of three days – Oout-oof-Sschool Ssuspension will be imposed with possible long-term suspension or expulsion referral to superintendent. Possession of firearms, knives, bludgeoned instruments shall result in expulsion from school for a period ofone calendar year. The superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis.

Contraband ItemsSpecific tools, toys or items not allowed in school. Contraband items include small pocket knives (blades less than 2.5”x .5”), pornographic pictures/items, laser pointers, mp3 players, cameras, etc.

HazingTo initiate or discipline fellow student(s) by horseplay, practical jokes or tricks designed to be humiliating or painful ordeals. Hazing will not be

tolerated in any form.

Disruptive BehaviorStudent behavior that deprives the instructor of the right to teach or deprives another student of the right to learn is disruptive behavior

Disrespect Toward StaffInappropriate behavior directed toward administrators, teachers, all staff members, or school guests. This would include vulgar, sexual, profane statements, including innuendoes of this nature (this is not an all-inclusive list).

Public Display of AffectionHolding hands is permissible. Other activities such as kissing, sitting on laps, etc. is inappropriate. These activities are not permissible on school grounds, or at school activities. Repeated violations may incur increased sanctions with a parent conference.

**SUSPENSION AND EXPULSIONIf a student (or any number of students) causes disruption or disorderly conduct, the result could be suspension or expulsion from school based upon the level of the infraction.In-School SuspensionA. Any School administrator may assign a student to an In-n-School Suspension. A designated certified staff member may administer an In-School Suspension.S.S.B. In- School Suspensions may not exceed a period of five (5) consecutive school days.C. The due process procedures listed in the USD #381 Policy Handbook will be followed in all In-School Suspension cases.D. An attempt to contact parents/guardian shall be made before placing a student on In- School Suspension.E. Written note of In- School Suspension, an explanation of the incidents involved, and a copy of the In-School Suspension.S.S. program may 11- -be given to the student and shall be given or mailed to parents/guardians within twenty-four (24) hours of the imposed In- School Suspension.F. If placed on In- School Suspension, the student and parents/guardians must agree to carry out all terms of the In-School Suspension.S.S. rules and regulations. If these terms are not met, Out- of- School Ssuspension or other consequence shall be invoked.G. Students will receive credit during In- School Ssuspension for all assignments completed during the Iin-Sschool Ssuspension time.H. In- School Suspension students are “not in good standing” and are prohibited from participating in school activities and programs for the duration of the suspension, until the following day. The student may practice at the discretion of the

Pprincipal. “Not in good standing,” status may last longer than the imposed Iin-Sschool Ssuspension depending upon the circumstances of the disciplinary infraction.

Rules and Obligations1. Students shall obtain assignments on the provided assignment sheets between 7:30-7:50 a.m. It is the student's responsibility to obtain theirhis/her assignments.2. Students shall arrive at the designated site by 7:50 a.m. unless special permission by the Pprincipal is granted3. If tardy, additional time will be assigned immediately following the school day. In-School SuspensionI.S.S. students will be dismissed from school at 3:20 P.M.4. Students shall turn in assignment sheets to the In-School SuspensionSS supervisor upon arrival for inspection.5. Students are expected to work on assigned schoolwork. The assignment sheet and all work will be turned in to the In-School Suspension.S.S. supervisor at 3:20 P.M. the same day. No further time will be given for completion of assignments.6. Students who miss In-School SuspensionI.S.S. time for any reason shall make up the time after the originally scheduled In-School SuspensionI.S.S. (between 7:45 - 3: 20).7. Students are not to talk, sleep, chew gum, have food or drink while on In- School Suspension.8. Students will receive a 20-minute lunch break. Students will eat school lunch or bring a sack lunch to school.A fFour (4) -minute break mayks will occur at the discretion of the supervisor. All breakss will take place in the assigned In-School Suspension.S.S. area.9. Teachers are to provide enough work to keep the student busy for each class period the student misses. Students shall receive credit for schoolwork completed, to the satisfaction of the teacher and the In-School Suspension.S.S. supervisor, while on In- School Suspension. Bring Accelerated Reading materials with you to In-School Suspension.S.S.10. Failure to obtain necessary books, pencils, paper, or failure to abide by the regulations may result in additional In School Suspension or an Out of School Suspension.11. Students on In-Sschool Ssuspension are considered “not in good standing,” and will not be allowed on school premises, at school activities, or participate in any school function until after the first day back at school.

Out- of- School Suspension and ExpulsionFor cases of extreme disorderly conduct or refusal to cooperate, involving levels three and four of the disciplinary code, students may be sent home for one (1) to ten (10) days.[1.] 1. An Out-of-School suspended student who is suspended out of school may not return until the

parents/guardians have a conference with the Pprincipal. [2.] Additional faculty and staff members may be present at the conference as determined by the

Pprincipal.2. 2. The student and parents/guardians may be required to appear before the Board of Education before being reinstated in school.

3. If the Administration and Board of Education decides that a student will not be allowed to return to school, then the expulsion due process procedures willthe studentwill commence.be expelled under the due process procedure.4. Students serving Oout-of-Sschool Ssuspension will be given assignments, within one (1) school day by theirhis/her instructors to be completed while on suspension. The assignments are due the first day back to school. Work not submitted upon return to school will receive no credit (a Zzero grade).5. Students on Oout-of-Sschool Ssuspension are considered “not in good standing,” and will not be allowed on school premises, at school activities, or to participate in any school function until after their first day back at school.6. Depending upon the incident, a student may be considered “not in good standing,” by the Pprincipal for student and school activityties purposes for a time longer than the Oout-of-Sschool Ssuspension.

COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

Any sStudentudents who has aave concerns about athe application of any school rule or regulation as it applies to the student may file a complaint through procedures established in board policyAny student may file a complaint with the Pprincipal.l concerning the application of any school rule or regulation to the student. The complaint shallmust be in writing, filed within twenty (20) days following the application of the rule or regulation to the student, and must specify the basis for the complaint. The Pprincipal shall investigate the complaint and inform the student of the resolution of the complaint within ten (10) days after the complaint is filed. Students who have concerns about the application of any school rule orregulation may file a complaint through procedures established in board policy.

CRIME-STOPPERSThe Spearville Middle School and Jr./Sr. High Schooll will uses the local crime-stoppers theme to investigate and solve problems that arise during the school year. In the event that the Building Principal Administrator decides that a crime-stopper reward will be used for information dealing with a crime on school premises, students should do one of the following:

Contact one of the adult board members face to face to report the information.12- -

Contact one of the adult board members by phone and leave a codename to report information. Contact local law enforcement to report information.

Rewards will be paid for information depending upon the severity of the crime committed.

ACTIVITIES

INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEESAll students using a school instrument for the majority of the year will need to pay the band rental fee for the instrument; this includes


How do you define majority? More than one semester? Number of days?


Aren’t all board members adults?

percussion instruments. Students do not have to pay for instruments that are critical for the balance of the group; this will be determined at the discretion of the instrumental music instructor.

FAMILY NIGHTS AND SUNDAYSWednesday night is family night; no activities other than unavoidable ones will be scheduled on Wednesday evening. All Wednesday evening practices will be finished and students gone by 6:30 p.m. There will be NO school activities will be scheduled on Sunday.

STUDENT MEETINGSThe Principal must approve all student organizational meetings. Student meetings will be held during Sseminar and scheduled on the Sseminar Google calendar in advance in the office. Sponsors are required to attend all student meetings. Treasurers are required to keep their monthly financial statements for organizational use.No Sstudent meetings will be allowed on Wednesdays.

FUNDRAISING /_ ORGANIZATIONAL PURCHASESA completed and signed voucher by the student officer (preferred), sponsor, and Pprincipal is required before ordering merchandise or spending organization monies. Scheduling and approval of organizational activities and fundraisers requires sponsor and Pprincipal approval. An adult shallmust be acting in a supervisory capacity for all student activities or fundraisers.

ACTIVITY TRIPS TRANSPORTATIONAll students riding in a school vehicle to attend a school-sponsored activity must return in a school –sponsored vehicle unless one of the following conditions is met:1. The parents/ or legal guardians of a student are at the activity and personally take responsibility for the student from the sponsor with a written notice.2. The parents/ or legal guardians of a student comes to the school at least one (1) day in advance of a specific activity and personally signs a school provided form that, provided by the school, which allows the student to be turned over to the responsibility of another adult after the activity. NOTES AND TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. The parents / guardians must come to the school and sign the release form authorizing the student to be released to another adult.3. In extreme emergencies, the Principal has the authority to release the student from riding school-sponsored transportation without signing the release or the one (1) day notice.4. Students participating in school-sponsored activities will ride school transportation to the activity. Parents/guardians and the administration must approve exceptions at least one (1) day in advance.5. High School students must sign up in the Ooffice by noon the day before the event to ride the activity bus and pay a $1.00 fee. The fee

will be returned to the student upon arrivaling to ride the bus. If a student fails to ride the activity bus after signing up, then the $1.00 is forfeited. Parents/guardians will be notified that the student failed to show up.6. If an admittance fee is charged to the activity, those feese funds will be paidtaken at the time the student signs up to ride the activity bus.7. Students are to remain seated on the bus while the bus is moving.8. No drinks or food is allowed on the bus without sponsor approval. Absolutely no sunflower seeds. Students and sponsor(s) are responsible for cleaning up the bus.9. Bus misconduct will result in forfeiture to ride the bus for at least one (1) activity.10. Loading and unloading along the activity trip route shall be limited to stops designated in advance by the Principal or the Activities Director.11. The Board of Education has designated additional loading and unloading locations. The Larry Tasset residence (south of Spearville), Offerle Convenience Store, the KDOT parking lot or the mall parking lot in Dodge City, the Catholic Church in Wright and the Blue Hereford in Ford. Students may be picked up or unloaded at these locations with notice.

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SPEARVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ANDS/SR. HIGH SCHOOLELIGIBILITY POLICY

Students involved in activities offered at the Spearville Middle and High Schools are recognized as official representatives of the school.StudentTheir conduct and sportsmanship on and off the school premises should display the highest possible standards.The eligibility policy pertains to all students, both Middle School and High School, and regulates the following:1. An ineligible student may attend the following list of activities as directed below:

(A) If attendance is required for a grade; or need to work concession stand for the student’s class2. An ineligible student may not attend the following list of activities:Non-Academic Field Trips, Academic Olympics, Stuco Seminars, Curricular Area Competitions, CheerleadingCamps/Seminars, Drill Team, Camps/Seminars, Spelling Bees, League Math Contest, Swiss Quiz Bowl, Honor Band and Honor Choir, Homecoming Dances, Junior/Senior Prom Activities, All-School Play, Awards Assemblies, Activities BanquetAdditional activities not included in the above lists will be reviewed and added to the proper attendance category as determined by the administration.

Spearville Middle School and /High School will follow the KSHSAA guidelines with the following additions:1. Student eligibility will be based on a cumulative Semester grade beginning each semester

2. The first week that a student is failing in any class theyhe/she will be placed on probation the following week and will be required to attend study hall with the teacher of the failing class either before school, after school or during Sseminar. Teachers are available and in the building from 7:35 a.m. to 3:37 p.m., unless the teacher has coaching responsibilities. If a student’s grade becomes passing during the week while in study hall they will no longer be required to attend study hall.3. If a student is failing any class for the second or more consecutive weeks they are to attend study hall with the teacher of the failing class before or after school or during Sseminar and will be ineligible.4. If a student’s grade becomes passing during the week they will no longer be required to attend study hall and will regain eligibility. (Continued attendance in study hall will be encouraged but not required.)5. An activity week runs from Monday through Saturday.6. The study hall will runs from Monday through Thursday.7. Eligibility week will runs from Monday through the next Sunday.Students and parents/guardians will be notified of their ineligibility on Friday each week.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (KSHSAA)

Below is a brief summary of important Kansas State High School Activities Association eligibility requirements. Students may consult their coach or Pprincipal for additional information.1. An annual physical examination form or an optional physical exam with parental consent shall be completed and physical exam with parental consent shall be completed and filed with the school prior to the first scheduled event in which the student participates.2. Students shall have passed five subjects of unit weight the previous semester of attendance.3. Students shall be enrolled in and attending at least five subjects of unit weight.4. Students shall be a bona fide member of the school and in good standing.

a. Shall not be under penalty of suspension; character or conduct must not bring discredit to the school

or the student.b. Shall not be using any form of tobacco, illegal drugs, or alcoholic beverages, etc. at school events.c. Shall not be using an assumed name while competing.

5. Students shall be regularly enrolled and in attendance not later than Monday of the fourth week of the semester in which they are participating;6. Students shall not have more than two (2) semesters of possible eligibility in grade seven and two (2) semesters in grade eight.7. Students who reach the age of 14 by the 7th grade, or 15 by the 8th grade, after September 1, shall be eligible for the remainder of that school year.8. Transfer students shall be eligible if their parents have made a bona fide move to a new permanent residence in the vicinity of the new school


I presume that you periodically check to make sure that you use KSHSAA’s latest updates.

to which the student transfers.9. Students shall not have competed for money or merchandise, and shall have observed all other provisions of the Amateur and Awards Rules.10. Students shall not engage in outside athletic competition in the same sport while a member of a school squad.11. Students shall not be a member of a fraternity or other organization prohibited by law or by the rules of KSHSAA.12. Students shall not participate in training sessions or tryouts held by colleges or other outside agencies in a sport while a member of a school athletic team in an identical sport.14- -

ATHLETIC INSURANCEInsurance coverage is compulsory for students who participateing in athletics. Students withhaving private insurance mustare to fill out a verification form and return it to the office prior to their being allowed to practice. Insurance can be purchased through the school insurance program.

ATHLETIC/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOWELSStudents participating in physical education courses or athletics will be responsible for providing their own personal towels to all activities.

ATHLETIC PRACTICEOrganized practice at the Spearville Middle School and High SchoolSMS/SHS occurs when one or more players proceed to carry out any and various forms of practice under the specific instructions of asome member of the faculty, or a person authorized by a some member of the school administration, regardless of whether the student is s are in suited up or not.Athletic practice is prohibited on days when school is not in session is prohibited, except with the permission and approval of the Bbuilding Pprincipal and the Ssuperintendent. Practice is prohibited when school is closed due to weather. Coaches shallwill follow the Kansas State High School Activities Association guidelines concerning starting dates for practice, equipment limitations, etc.

DUAL PARTICIPATIONStudents will be allowed to participate in two spring sports if certain requirements are met. They must have the approval of their both coaches, parents/guardians, and the administration. They must choose a primary sport and the primary sport will takes precedence in case of a conflict. Students must maintain at least C’s in all classes.

SWITCHING SPRING SPORTSGUIDELINES FOR USE

Students should consider all factors when choosing a sport in the spring. Students whothat decide that they would like to switch from one sport to another during the spring season shallwill need to participate in no fewer than eight (8) practices of the new sport before being able to participate in a competition. The aAdministration will be informed of any switch by the athlete and each of the coaching staffs.

STUDENT CONTRACTALCOHOL, DRUG, _ TOBACCO POLICY

PHILOSOPHYStudent activities are an important part of the Spearville Middle School and High School’s educational processs offered at Spearville MS/HS. Students participate in activities on a volunteer basis or as required by curricular classes. All students whothat represent the Spearville Middle School and High SchoolMS/HS in activities are held to a high level of citizenship, sportsmanship, and character. Through the experiences and responsibilities students accept while representing the Spearville Middle School and High School MS/HS in activities, the following goals will be attained:The exit outcomes for USD 381 include the following:

To develop desirable social, communication, and basic skills To develop good physical and mental health To develop critical thinking skills To develop positive self-concept To promote good citizenship

In addition to these exit outcomes, the Spearville Middle School and HighMS/HS School Improvement Plan states:All students will develop positive character traits.STUDENT CONTRACT OBJECTIVE:The purpose for this student contract is twofold:1. To provide policy information to each student and parent/guardian.2. To assign responsibility upon each student to follow the policies of the KSHSAA, Spearville Middle School and High SchoolMS/HS Handbooks, Student Activity Handbooks, Individual Activity/Team Rules and USD 381.Each student whothat is involved in activities must abide by the following policies:Rule 14, Article 2 of the KSHSAA guidelines states: A student who is under penalty of suspension or whose character or conduct brings discredit to the school or to the student, as determined by the Pprincipal, is not in good standing and is ineligible for a period of time as specified by the Pprincipal.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK--DRUG _ ALCOHOL POLICYDRUG-FREE SCHOOLS

Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for our students. The possession, use, sale, distribution, or being under the influence of illicit drugs, controlled substances, or alcohol by students at school, on or in school property, or at school sponsored events is prohibited. The


I reviewed JDDA that deals with drugs and alcohol and JCDAA that deals with tobacco products in an attempt to provide you with a statement that encapsulates all of them. I would urge you to review your penalty provisions to assure that they fit what you intend in each instance of a violation. Also, since this was the only handbook that I received that did not show me the page set up you should make sure that the indents, spacings, etc. fit what you want when you print it.

possession or use of any tobacco product or nicotine delivery device by students in any district facility, in school vehicles, at school sponsored events, and on school owned or operated property is prohibited. A “nicotine delivery device” means any device that can be used to deliver nicotine or nicotine salts to the person inhaling from the device and includes, without limitation: an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or personal vaporizer.

Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances (suchas all tobacco products), vaporizers and e-cigarettes or alcoholic beverages on school district property, or at anyschool activity (any activity where students are representing a school club, group, team, etc. regardless of location ortime of year). Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcementofficials, and will be subject to the following sanctions:

(1) First Offense.(a) A punishment up to and including short-term suspension;(b) Suspension from participation in and attendance of all student activities for not less

than one month.Addition #1 or #2 listed below may apply.

(2) Second Offense.(a) A punishment up to and including long-term suspension;(b) Suspension from participation in and attendance of all student activities for not less

than one semester or four months.(c) A student placed on long-term suspension under this policy may be readmitted on a

probationary status, if the student agrees to complete a rehabilitation program. If the student fails to make

satisfactory progress in the program, the suspension shall be re-imposed.

Addition #1 or #2 listed below may apply(3) Third Offense.

(a) A punishment up to and including expulsion from school for the remainder of the year.(b) Suspension from participation in and attendance at all school activities for the year.

Addition #1 or #2 listed below may applyAddition #1:Suspensions1: Suspensions for offenses occurring between the end of football season and the beginning of basketball season will begin on Monday of the calendar week that includes the first varsity basketball game of the year.Addition #2:Suspensions2: Suspensions for offenses occurring between the end of basketball season and the beginning of spring sports seasons will begin on Monday of the calendar week that includes the first varsity spring sports game of the year.

Activity Handbook: Student Activity Drug & Alcohol Policy● A student, regardless of the quantity, shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicitdrugs, controlled substances (such as all tobacco products), vaporizers and e-cigarettes or alcoholic beverages.

This policy applies to students as follows:● The policy is in effect from the beginning of pre-school year activities until the end of post-school year activities.Buffer week, holidays, days between activity seasons, vacations; all calendar days are included.● The policy is in effect for situations occurring off of school property, which are not connected to a school activity(violations connected to school activities are subject to the on-school-property policy).● Every student that is currently participating in student activities● Every student that will be participating at a future date in student activities● Every student that has participated in a student activity even though that activity has ended for the school yearBoth the parents and the student are encouraged to sign a copy of this contract at enrollment time. A copy will be kept on file inthe High School Office. A student will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities until a form is on file in theoffice.

SPORTSMANSHIP / _ BEHAVIOR AT GAMES /_ ACTIVITIESKSHSAA Citizenship/SportsmanshipThe effective American secondary school must support both an academic program and an activities program. We believe that these programs must do more than merely coexist they must be integrated and support each other in "different" arenas. The concept of "sportsmanship" must be taught, modeled, expected, and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities. Therefore, all Kansas State High School ActivitiesAssociation members stand together in support of the following sportsmanship policy.

Philosophy:Activities are an important aspect of the total education process in the American schools. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, to understand and to value the concepts of sportsmanship and teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and school staff to teach and model sportsmanship, to build school pride, and to increase student/community involvement; this ultimately translates into improved academic performance. Activities are also an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its support for the participants and the school, and to model the concepts of sportsmanship for our youth as respected representatives of society. SPORTSMANSHIP IS GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN ACTION!

Policy:Sportsmanship is a general way of thinking and behaving. The following sportsmanship policy items are listed below with examples for 16- -clarification:

1. BE COURTEOUS TO ALL participants, coaches, officials staff and fans


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(Desirable Behavior) - Cheerleaders "Welcome/Good Luck" yells to opposing fans/cheerleaders; combined yells by both cheerleading squads to the entire crowd; opposing coaches and players shaking hands before and after game; applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials; players shaking hand of opponent fouling out while both sets of fans recognize player's performance with applause; all showing concern for injured player; respectfully addressing officials during competition and thanking them for their performance, regardless of agreement with all calls; host school should extend hospitality to visiting players, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans.(Unacceptable Behavior) – The following behaviors are examples: Fans reading newspapers, turning their backs, making disrespectful actions, etc. during introduction of opponents; yelling, waving, etc. during opponent's free throws; derogatory yells, chants, songs, gestures, including "goodbye," "air ball," "you, you," "what's the score?", "warm up the bus," and other expressions.

2. KNOW THE RULES AND RESPECT THE OFFICIAL'S DECISIONS.(Desirable Behavior) - Use every opportunity to promote understanding of the rules of the contest within the school and community; players utilize the team captain or coach for clarification of the call; accept the decisions of the officials; cheerleaders lead fans in positive school yells in a positive manner; cooperate with the news media in interpretation of clarification of rules.(Unacceptable Behavior) - Booing or heckling an official's decision; criticizing the merits of officiating; displays of temper and arguing with an official's call; derogatory remarks toward the official.

3. WIN WITH CHARACTER AND LOSE WITH DIGNITY.(Desirable Behavior) - Handshakes between opposing players and coaches at end of contests, despite the outcome; opposing players, coaches and fans engaging in friendly conversations before and following contest; treating competition as a game, not a war; applause at end of contest for performance of all players.(Unacceptable Behavior) - Yells that antagonize your opponents, when you feel you have won the game; refusing to shake hands or give recognition to winner or good performance; blame loss on officials, coaching, individual player's performance, or other rationalizations; victory celebrations on the playing surface.4. DISPLAY APPRECIATION FOR GOOD PERFORMANCE REGARDLESS OF THE TEAM.(Desirable Behavior) - Coach/players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching; all fans recognize an outstanding participant's performance by applause, regardless of its impact on the contest; discuss outstanding performance of opponent with visiting and home fans.(Unacceptable Behavior) - Laughing, pointing finger, name calling, etc. of opponents in an attempt to distract; to degrade an excellent performance by opponents.

5. EXERCISE SELF CONTROL AND REFLECT POSITIVELY UPON YOURSELF, TEAM, AND SCHOOL.(Desirable Behavior) - Support the activity by learning yells of cheerleaders and displaying total unity as fans in following their lead.(Unacceptable Behavior) - Displays of anger, boasting, use of profanity, bouncing beach balls, antics that draw attention to you instead of the contest; doing own yells instead of following lead of the cheerleaders; doing unsportsmanlike yells/gestures like "you, you, you!" while pointing finger at fouling opponent.

6. PERMIT ONLY POSITIVE SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR TO REFLECT ON YOUR SCHOOL OR ITS ACTIVITIES.(Desirable Behavior) - Positively encourage those around you to display only sportsmanlike conduct; report poor sportsmanship to school officials; boards of education insist that sportsmanship be a priority; administrators help coaches to teach, model and reinforce sportsmanship; recognize coaches for sportsmanlike conduct; coaches will play those who exhibit positive sportsmanship; administrators will take appropriate action to ensure sportsmanlike behavior.(Unacceptable Behavior) - Fans, players, coaches, administrators, or board of education’s unwillingness to get involved and take a stand to defend the main principles of school activities teaching and promotion of sportsmanship.

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE1. Violations of the Code of Ethics, KSHSAA rules and regulations or sportsmanship regulations by member schools and/or individuals shall be subject to consideration by the KSHSAA.2. Actions may result as a reprimand, probation or suspension of the school and/or individual depending upon the degree of the violation.3. If a member school is not willing to impose disciplinary measures acceptable to the KSHSAA, a hearing (informal or formal) will be held and restrictions imposed by the KSHSAA.4. School/coaches are encouraged to use the NCR Report Form to call attention to the KSHSAA any unusual situations, positive or negative, immediately following the contest.5. If a problem is severe, then the KSHSAA should be notified by telephone so the situation can be followed up right away.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINESStudents who fail to measure up to proper standards of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Extracurricular activities shall be considered a privilege to be enjoyed by those who act in accordance with the best interests of the school. The Pprincipal may end participation in any activity to any student he considers to be acting or to have acted improperly. Students who represent Spearville Schools should be on their best behavior at all times.

GUIDELINES TO COMMUNICATION WITH COACHESPlease rest assuredkeep in mind that our Spearville coaches, assistant coaches and administrators always have the team’s and student’s best interests in mindat

hand at all times. We expect our coaches to be open to communication from players and their parents/guardians during the school year and a sport season.Regardless of the season, coaches are attempting to develop each athlete’s abilities so that the abilities of all the team members 17- -are improved. Each athlete will be given a fair opportunity to compete for the available positions on the team. It is our promise that playing time decisions made by coaches are based on the abilities and performance that each player displays to the coaches on the playing field or court. These decisions are not personal. These decisions are made with the best interest of the team and each individual player in mind.We understand that there may be times of frustration for athletes and parents/guardians that need to be discussed with the coach. In an attempt to help student athletes and their parents/guardians to better understand how to communicate with our Spearville Lancer coaching staff, the following guidelines have been created:

1.) PLEASE REMEMBER THAT LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENT ATHLETES, PARENTS AND COACHES ARE ALWAYS OPEN, AND ENCOURAGED. If you are uncertain how to approach a coach please contact the Hhigh Sschool Ooffice.2.) IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT THE COACH FIRST. IF YOU ARE EMOTIONAL OVER AN INCIDENT A 24 HOUR COOLING OFF PERIOD IS SUGGESTED. Please do not talk to coaches after games.3.) COACHES WILL MAINTAIN OPEN CONTACT WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS AT ALL TIMES. PARENTS/GUARDIANS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF MAJOR CONCERNS, INJURIES, AS WELL AS STUDENTS WHOTHAT QUIT THE TEAM.4.) IN ORDERATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN ISSUES OF CONFIDENTIALITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE COACH AT SCHOOL IFYOU HAVE A CONCERN. THE COACH WILL CONTACT YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Please note, our coaches cannot discuss other students.5.) PARENT/GUARDIAN COMMUNICATION IS ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME. IF THERE IS A BREAKDOWN IN COMMUNICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATION SO A MEETING CAN BE SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS YOUR SITUATION.

STAFF

STAFF AVAILABILITYTeachers are available for students beginning at 7:35 a.m. before school and until 3:37 p.m. after school.

STUDENT SUPERVISION


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Students are to be supervised whenever they are in the school or at activities. Students are not to be in the school after 3:25 p.m. when the doors arewill be locked. Students shallare not to be in the school buildings or gym before or after school without a sponsor present.

FACILITIES

TEACHERS’ WORKROOMThe faculty workroom is for all USD 381 staff. If a student wishes to talk to a teacher, knock on the door and wait for permission to enter. No student is allowed in the workroom without faculty supervision.

COPY MACHINEThe library copy machine is for general use. Students, other than teacher aides, must ask permission to use the machine. If you do not know how to run the copy machine, be sure toand ask the librarian or a library aides for assistance.

LIBRARYStudents and teachers are welcome to use the library. The librarian and student assistants will beare happy to assist you at any time. If you have questions or problems, please ask for help. Materials must be checked out on the computer for their time of use. Accounts are listed under your student identification number. Magazines and marked reference books are to remain in the library for general use. Materials that are lost or damaged must be paid for in order to replace them. No Food and Drink will be allowed in the Library.

COMPUTER ROOMThe high school computer lab is located in Rroom 210. A computer area is in the library for research and classroom use. Computer labs must be supervised at all times. Teachers may sign up to use the computer lab for a specific class.

ADDITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL POLICIES /_ GUIDELINES

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Middle School Academic Council :Middle School Academic Council shall consist of: Principal, Counselor, a minimum of two-core classroom Teachers, and Parents/guardians.1. Students will be referred to the Academic Council by teachers, parents/guardians, or the administration.2. The Academic Council will determines the academic program for the student.

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All students receiving a 69% or lower yearly semester grade average in any course shall be subject to an academic review conducted by the Pprincipal. Parents/guardians may also request a meeting of the Mmiddle Sschool Aacademic Ccouncil as part of the academic review. Academic recommendations shall be made to the Superintendent and Board of Education. Possible recommendations are:

1) 1) promotion without summer school programming2) , 2) promotion with successful summer school programming3) , 3)[1)] promotion or retention following unsatisfactory summer school performance4) , or 4) grade retention without summer school [2)] programming. Students failing four (4) core courses or failing any combination of five 5 core/non-

core courses will be retained for the [3)] next academic year.

Core Courses: English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Computers / Keyboarding, Technology, and ReadingNon-Core Courses: Band, Chorus, Art, Foreign Languages, Physical Education

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICSAll Middle School practices will be held on days that school is in session. No students arewill be allowed to be in the equipment room at the Grade School. Middle School practices will start immediately after school unless otherwise arranged by the coach.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PEP CLUBAll students in grades six (6) through eight (8) of theSpearville Middle School are members of the Pep Club. The athletes and cheerleaders need your help and support. There are no uniforms for the Pep Club. Clean school clothes are appropriate for home and away games. Posters helpcan create enthusiasm before an athletic events. Cheerleaders are generally responsible for posters before the event. Posters are not to be in the classrooms. Appropriate display places are the hallways and gym. The only poster that should be in a visiting team’s locker room is a welcome poster.

ACTIVITY BUS:Middle School students must sign up to ride the bus to out-of-town athletic events. There iswill be no charge for students to ride the activity bus, unless an admission is charged for the event they are attending. Admission fees will be collected from the

students by the sponsor or in the Ooffice. This fee will need to be paid by noon the day before the event by noon . Students must ride the provided school transportation unless accompanied by theirhis/her parents. This includes weekend school activities.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONUSD 381 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or religion in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Any incident of discrimination in any form shall promptly be reported to a teacher, the Principal or other appropriate school official for investigation and corrective action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/ or TitleLorie Stein, District Counselor

Address305 East Ave B, Spearville, KS 67876

Telephone No.: 620-385-2631

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTSpearville – Windthorst Unified School District #381, Spearville, Kansas, shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in the district’s programs and activitieswhich it operates.Any incident of discrimination in any form shall promptly be reported to an employee’s immediate supervisor, the building principal or thedistrict compliance coordinator for investigation and corrective action by the building or district compliance officer. Any employee who engagesin discriminatory conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Any student who engages in discriminationmay be reprimanded and counseled to refrain from such conduct. Any student who continues to engage in discriminatory conduct will bedisciplined in a manner deemed appropriate by the administration, up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.Discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in the admission or access to, ortreatment, or employment in the district’s programs is prohibited. The USD 381 District Counselor, has been designated to coordinatecompliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education


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Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1998.

SEXUAL HARASSMENTSexual harassment will not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment shall include, but not be limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of condition of an individual's employment; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.

Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student’s educational status.

The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment.

Any student who believes that he or he has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building Principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any employee who receives a compliant of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the Building Principal.

SEXUAL HARASSMENTSexual harassment will not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members,administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district isstrictly prohibited.Sexual harassment shall include, but not be limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physicalconduct of a sexual nature when: 1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’semployment; 2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such


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individual; or 3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering within an individual’s work performance or creating anintimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limitedto: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcometouching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student’s educational status.Students who believe that they have been subject to sexual harassment should discuss the problem with their principal, guidance counselor orteacher.19- -If students feel that the situation has not been resolved in a reasonable amount of time or manner, then the student should contact the next personin authority.

EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS The board of education is committed to limiting the use of Emergency Safety Intervention (“ESI”), such as seclusion and restraint, with all students. Seclusion and restraint shall be used only when a student's conduct necessitates the use of an emergency safety intervention as defined below. The board of education encourages all employees to utilize other behavioral management tools, including prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies.

This policy shall be made available on the district website with links to the policy available on any individual school pages. In addition, this policy shall be included in at least one of the following: each school’s code of conduct, school safety plan, or student handbook. Notice of the online availability of this policy shall be provided to parents during enrollment each year.

Definitions

“Campus police officer” means a school security officer designated by the board of education of any school district pursuant to K.S.A. 72-6146, and amendments thereto.

“Chemical Restraint” means the use of medication to control a student’s violent physical behavior or restrict a student’s freedom of movement.

“Emergency Safety Intervention” is the use of seclusion or physical restraint, but does not include physical escort or the use of time-out.

“Incident” means each occurrence of the use of an emergency safety intervention.

“Law enforcement officer” and “police officer” mean a full-time or part-time salaried officer or employee of the state, a county, or a city, whose duties include the prevention or detection of crime and the


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enforcement of criminal or traffic law of this state or any Kansas municipality. This term includes a campus police officer.

“Legitimate law enforcement purpose” means a goal within the lawful authority of an officer that is to be achieved through methods or conduct condoned by the officer’s appointing authority.

“Mechanical Restraint” means any device or object used to limit a student’s movement.

“Parent” means: (1) a natural parent; (2) an adoptive parent; (3) a person acting as a parent as defined in K.S.A. 72-3122(d)(2), and amendments thereto; (4) a legal guardian; (5) an education advocate for a student with an exceptionality; (6) a foster parent, unless the student is a child with an exceptionality; or (7) a student who has reached the age of majority or is an emancipated minor.

“Physical Escort” means the temporary touching or holding the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back of a student who is acting out for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe location.

“Physical Restraint” means bodily force used to substantially limit a student’s movement, except that consensual, solicited, or unintentional contact and contact to provide comfort, assistance, or instruction shall not be deemed to be physical restraint.

“School resource officer” means a law enforcement officer or police officer employed by a local law enforcement agency who is assigned to a district through an agreement between the local law enforcement agency and the district.

“School security officer” means a person who is employed by a board of education of any school district for the purpose of aiding and supplementing state and local law enforcement agencies in which the school district is located, but is not a law enforcement officer or police officer.

“Seclusion” means placement of a student in a location where all of the following conditions are met: (1) the student is placed in an enclosed area by school personnel; (2) the student is purposefully isolated from adults and peers; and (3) the student is prevented from leaving, or reasonably believes that he or she will be prevented from leaving the enclosed area.

“Time-out” means a behavioral intervention in which a student is temporarily removed from a learning activity without being secluded.

Prohibited Types of Restraint

All staff members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions with all students:

Using face-down (prone) physical restraint; Using face-up (supine) physical restraint; Using physical restraint that obstructs the student’s airway; Using physical restraint that impacts a student’s primary mode of communication; Using chemical restraint, except as prescribed treatments for a student’s medical or psychiatric

condition by a person appropriately licensed to issue such treatments; and Use of mechanical restraint, except:

o Protective or stabilizing devices required by law or used in accordance with an order from a person appropriately licensed to issue the order for the device;

o Any device used by a certified law enforcement officer to carry out law enforcement duties; or

o Seatbelts and other safety equipment when used to secure students during transportation.

Use of Emergency Safety Interventions

ESI shall be used only when a student presents a reasonable and immediate danger of physical harm to such student or others with the present ability to effect such physical harm. Less restrictive alternatives to ESI, such as positive behavior interventions support, shall be deemed inappropriate or

ineffective under the circumstances by the school employee witnessing the student’s behavior prior to the use of any ESI. The use of ESI shall cease as soon as the immediate danger of physical harm ceases to exist. Violent action that is destructive of property may necessitate the use of an ESI. Use of an ESI for purposes of discipline, punishment, or for the convenience of a school employee shall not meet the standard of immediate danger of physical harm.

ESI Restrictions

A student shall not be subjected to ESI if the student is known to have a medical condition that could put the student in mental or physical danger as a result of ESI. The existence of such medical condition must be indicated in a written statement from the student’s licensed health care provider, a copy of which has been provided to the school and placed in the student’s file.

Such written statement shall include an explanation of the student’s diagnosis, a list of any reasons why ESI would put the student in mental or

physical danger, and any suggested alternatives to ESI. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, a student may be subjected to ESI, if not subjecting the student to ESI would result in significant physical harm to the student or others.

Use of Seclusion

When a student is placed in seclusion, a school employee shall be able to see and hear the student at all times.

All seclusion rooms equipped with a locking door shall be designed to ensure that the lock automatically disengages when the school employee viewing the student walks away from the seclusion room, or in case of emergency, such as fire or severe weather.

A seclusion room shall be a safe place with proportional and similar characteristics as other rooms where students frequent. Such room shall be free of any condition that could be a danger to the student, well-ventilated, and sufficiently lighted.

Training

All staff members shall be trained regarding the use of positive behavioral intervention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and prevention techniques. Such training shall be consistent with nationally recognized training programs on ESI. The intensity of the training provided will depend upon the employee’s position. Administrators, licensed staff members, and other staff deemed most likely to need to restrain a student will be provided more intense training than staff who do not work directly with students in the classroom. District and building administration shall make the determination of the intensity of training required by each position.

Each school building shall maintain written or electronic documentation regarding the training that was provided and a list of participants, which shall be made available for inspection by the state board of education upon request.

Notification and Documentation

The principal or designee shall notify the parent the same day as an incident. The same-day notification requirement of this subsection shall be deemed satisfied if the school attempts at least two methods of contacting the parent. A parent may designate a preferred method of contact to receive the same-day notification. Also, a parent may agree, in writing, to receive only one same-day notification from the school for multiple incidents occurring on the same day.

Documentation of the ESI used shall be completed and provided to the student’s parents no later than the school day following the day of the incident. Such written documentation shall include: (A) The events leading up to the incident; (B) student behaviors that necessitated the ESI; (C) steps taken to transition the student back into the educational setting; (D) the date and time the incident occurred, the type of ESI used, the duration of the ESI, and the school personnel who used or supervised the ESI; (E) space or an additional form for parents to provide feedback or comments to the school regarding the incident; (F) a statement that invites and strongly encourages parents to schedule a meeting to discuss the incident and how to prevent future incidents; and (G) email and phone information for the parent to contact the school to schedule the ESI meeting. Schools may group incidents together when documenting the items in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) if the triggering issue necessitating the ESIs is the same.

The parent shall be provided the following information after the first and each subsequent incident during each school year: (1) a copy of this policy which indicates when ESI can be used; (2) a flyer on the parent’s rights; (3) information on the parent’s right to file a complaint through the local dispute resolution process (which is set forth in this policy) and the complaint process of the state board of education; and (4) information that will assist the parent in navigating the complaint process, including contact information for Families Together and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. Upon the first occurrence of an incident of ESI, the foregoing information shall be provided in printed form or, upon the parent’s written request, by email. Upon the occurrence of a second or subsequent incident, the parent shall be provided with a full and direct website address containing such information.

Law Enforcement, School Resource, and Campus Security Officers

Campus police officers and school resource officers shall be exempt from the requirements of this policy when engaged in an activity that has a legitimate law enforcement purpose. School security officers shall not be exempt from the requirements of this policy.

If a school is aware that a law enforcement officer or school resource officer has used seclusion, physical restraint, or mechanical restraint on a student, the school shall notify the parent the same day using the parent’s preferred method of contact. A school shall not be required to provide written documentation to a parent, as set forth above, regarding law enforcement use of an emergency safety intervention, or report to the state department of education any law enforcement use of an emergency safety intervention. For purposes of

this subsection, mechanical restraint includes, but is not limited to, the use of handcuffs.

Documentation of ESI Incidents

Except as specified above with regard to law enforcement or school resource officer use of emergency safety interventions, each building shall maintain documentation any time ESI is used with a student. Such documentation must include all of the following:

Date and time of the ESI, Type of ESI, Length of time the ESI was used,

School personnel who participated in or supervised the ESI, Whether the student had an individualized education program at the time of the incident, Whether the student had a section 504 plan at the time of the incident, and Whether the student had a behavior intervention plan at the time of the incident.

All such documentation shall be provided to the building principal, who shall be responsible for providing copies of such documentation to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee on at least a biannual basis. At least once per school year, each building principal or designee shall review the documentation of ESI incidents with appropriate staff members to consider the appropriateness of the use of ESI in those instances.

Reporting Data

District administration shall report ESI data to the state department of education as required.

Parent Right to Meeting on ESI Use

After each incident, a parent may request a meeting with the school to discuss and debrief the incident. A parent may request such meeting verbally, in writing, or by electronic means. A school shall hold a meeting requested under this subsection within 10 school days of the parent’s request. The focus of any such meeting shall be to discuss proactive ways to prevent the need for emergency safety interventions and to reduce incidents in the future.

For a student with an IEP or a Section 504 plan, such student’s IEP team or Section 504 plan team shall discuss the incident and consider the need to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, develop a behavior intervention plan, or amend the behavior intervention plan if already in existence.

For a student with a section 504 plan, such student’s section 504 plan team shall discuss and consider the need for a special education evaluation. For students who have an individualized education program and are placed in a private school by a parent, a meeting called under this subsection shall include the parent and the private school, who shall consider whether the parent should request an individualized education program team meeting. If the parent requests an individualized education program team meeting, the private school shall help facilitate such meeting.

For a student without an IEP or Section 504 plan, the school staff and the parent shall discuss the incident and consider the appropriateness of a referral for a special education evaluation, the need for a functional behavioral assessment, or the need for a behavior intervention plan. Any such meeting shall include the student’s parent, a school administrator for the school the student attends, one of the student’s teachers, a school employee involved in the incident, and any other school employees designated by the school administrator as appropriate for such meeting.

The student who is the subject of such meetings shall be invited to attend the meeting at the discretion of the parent. The time for calling such a meeting may be extended beyond the 10-day limit if the parent of the student is unable to attend within that time period. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the development and implementation of a functional behavior assessment or a behavior intervention plan for any student if such student would benefit from such measures.

Local Dispute Resolution Process

If a parent believes that an emergency safety intervention has been used on the parent’s child in violation of state law or board policy, the parent may file a complaint as specified below.

The board of education encourages parents to attempt to resolve issues relating to the use of ESI informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent before filing a formal complaint with the board. Once an informal complaint is received, the administrator handling such complaint shall investigate such matter, as deemed appropriate by the administrator. In the event that the complaint is resolved informally, the administrator must provide a written report of the informal resolution to the superintendent and the parents and retain a copy of the report at the school. The superintendent will share the informal resolution with the board of education and provide a copy to the state department of education.

If the issues are not resolved informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent, the parents may submit a formal written complaint to the board of education by providing a copy of the complaint to the clerk of the board and the superintendent within thirty (30) days after the parent is informed of the incident.

Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the board president shall assign an investigator to review the complaint and report findings to the board as a whole. Such investigator may be a board member, a school administrator selected by the board, or a board attorney. Such investigator shall be informed of the obligation to maintain confidentiality of student records and shall report

the findings of fact and recommended corrective action, if any, to the board in executive session.

Any such investigation must be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the formal written complaint by the board clerk and superintendent. On or before the 30th day after receipt of the written complaint, the board shall adopt written findings of fact and, if necessary, appropriate corrective action. A copy of the written findings of fact and any corrective action adopted by the board shall only be provided to the parents, the school, and the state department of education and shall be mailed to the parents and the state department within 30 days of the board’s receipt of the formal complaint.

If desired, a parent may file a complaint under the state board of education administrative review process within thirty (30) days from the date a final decision is issued pursuant to the local dispute resolution process.

EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTION DOCUMENTATION

Date: ____________________________

Dear: ____________________________

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on _______________________, at ________ (a.m./p.m.) (date) (time)the need for the use of an Emergency Safety Intervention was required for ___________________________.(name of student)

K.S.A. 72-6152 provides that emergency safety intervention (hereafter “ESI”) is defined to include the use of seclusion or physical restraint but not the use of time-out or physical escort. Whenever an ESI is used, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must be informed of the use the day it happens. This notice requirement is deemed satisfied if the school attempts at least two methods of contact to reach the parent or guardian. By the day following the ESI use, written notification of the following shall be provided to the parent or guardian.


Please note that the December 2018 KASB Update removed the ESI Acknowledgement Form from the Policy Manual. It was initially created to note that parents had an opportunity to receive the ESI policy. The law no longer requires annual notices, although it does require the policy to be on the website and in at least one of the handbooks. The Emergency Safety Intervention Documentation Form was updated to clarify that parents/guardians must have same day notification of the use of ESI.

Type of ESI used: Seclusion ______ Restraint_______Duration of seclusion/restraint: ________ (minutes) Location: _________________________

Name of staff member(s) who participated in or supervised the ESI: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Did the student have an Individualized Education Program (“IEP”), Section 504 Plan, or a Behavior Intervention Plan at the time of the incident? ___________ If so, specify which: __________________________________________________Description of events leading up to the incident:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Student behaviors necessitating the ESI:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Steps taken to transition the student back into the educational setting:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parents or guardians of the above-named student are invited and strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting to discuss the ESI and how to prevent future ESI use. Please contact the following staff member at the email address and/or phone number listed below to schedule such a meeting or if you have any questions regarding this use of ESI.

(Staff Member Name)(Staff Member Email Address)(Staff Member Phone Number)

_______________________________________ _______________________ (Signature of person completing report) (Date)

*Parent(s)/guardian(s) notified of this incident on ________________________ by _________________________.

Please feel free to provide feedback or comments concerning this ESI use below and email or deliver them to the staff member specified above._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Original provided to Building Principal*Copy provided to (Parents/Guardians, Administrative Office)

USD 381 Emergency Safety Interventions (See JRB, JQ, JQA, and KN) GAAF

The board of education is committed to limiting the use of Emergency Safety Interventions (“ESI”), such as seclusion

and restraint, with all students. The board of education encourages all employees to utilize other behavioral management tools,

including prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies.

This policy shall be made available on the district website with links to the policy available on any individual school

pages. In addition, this policy shall be included in at least one of the following: each school’s code of conduct, school safety

plan, or student handbook.

Definitions (See K.A.R. 91-42-1)

“Emergency Safety Intervention” is the use of seclusion or physical restraint when a student presents an immediate

danger to self or others. Violent action that is destructive of property may necessitate the use of an emergency safety

intervention.

“Seclusion” requires all three of the following conditions to be met: (1) the student is placed in an enclosed area by

school personnel; (2) the student is purposefully isolated from adults and peers; and (3) the student is prevented from leaving, or

reasonably believes that the student will be prevented from leaving, the enclosed area.

“Chemical Restraint” means the use of medication to control a student’s violent physical behavior or restrict a student’s

freedom of movement.

“Mechanical Restraint” means any device or object used to limit a student’s movement.

“Physical Restraint” means bodily force used to substantially limit a student’s movement.

“Physical Escort” means the temporary touching or holding the hand wrist, arm, shoulder, or back of a student who is

acting out for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe location.

“Time-out” means a behavioral intervention in which a student is temporarily removed from a learning activity without

being confined.

USD 381 Emergency Safety Interventions GAAF-2

Prohibited Types of Restraint

All staff members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions with all students:

● Using face-down (prone) physical restraint;

● Using face-up (supine) physical restraint;

● Using physical restraint that obstructs the student’s airway;

● Using physical restraint that impacts a student’s primary mode of communication;

● Using chemical restraint, except as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional for treatment of a medical or

psychiatric condition; and

● Use of mechanical restraint, except :

o Protective or stabilizing devices required by law or used in accordance with an order from a licensed

healthcare professional;

o Any device used by law enforcement officers to carry out law enforcement duties; or

o Seat belts and other safety equipment used to secure students during transportation.

Training

All staff members shall be trained regarding the use of positive behavioral intervention strategies, de-escalation

techniques, and prevention techniques. Such training shall be consistent with nationally recognized training programs on the use

of emergency safety interventions. The intensity of the training provided will depend upon the employee’s position.

Administrators, licensed staff members, and other staff deemed most likely to need to restrain a student will be provided more

intense training than classified staff who do not work directly with students in the classroom. District and building administration

shall make the determination of the intensity of training required by each position.

Each school building shall maintain documentation regarding the training that was provided and a list of participants.


Documentation

The principal or designee shall provide written notification to the student’s parents any time that ESI is used with a

student. Such notification must be provided within two (2) school days.

In addition, each building shall maintain documentation any time ESI is used with a student. Such documentation must

include all of the following:

● Date and time of the intervention,

● Type of intervention,

● Length of time the intervention was used, and

● School personnel who participated in or supervised the intervention.

All such documentation shall be provided to the building principal, who shall be responsible for providing copies of

such documentation to the superintendent on at least a biannual basis. At least once per school year, each building principal shall

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review the documentation of ESI incidents with appropriate staff members to consider the appropriateness of the use of ESI in

those instances.

Reporting Data

District administration shall report ESI data to the state department of education as required.

Local Dispute Resolution Process

The board of education encourages parents to attempt to resolve issues relating to the use of ESI informally with the

building principal and/or the superintendent before filing a formal complaint with the board. In the event that the complaint is

resolved informally, the administrator must provide a written report of the informal resolution to the superintendent and the

parents and retain a copy of the report at the school. The superintendent will share the informal resolution with the board of

education and provide a copy to the state department of education.


If the issues are not resolved informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent, the parents may submit a

formal written complaint to the board of education by providing a copy of the complaint to the clerk of the board and the

superintendent.

Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the board president shall assign an investigator to review the complaint and

report findings to the board as a whole. Such investigator may be a board member, a school administrator selected by the board,

or a board attorney. Such investigator shall be informed of the obligation to maintain confidentiality of student records and shall

report the findings and recommended action to the board in executive session.

Any such investigation must be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the formal written complaint by the

board clerk and superintendent. On or before the 30t h day after receipt of the written complaint, the board shall adopt a report

containing written findings of fact and, if necessary, appropriate corrective action. A copy of the report adopted by the board

shall be provided to the parents, the school, and the state board of education.

Approved: KASB Recommendation – 6/13

USD 381 SPEARVILLE

ESI Acknowledgement Form

Kansas regulations now require that we provide all parents with notice of our written policies regarding Emergency

Safety Interventions (“ESI”). Our district policy is available on our website. In addition, we will provide a copy of the policy at

any time upon request.

Please select one of the following options:

I have been informed of the district’s policy, and I do not want a copy of the policy.

I have been informed of the district’s policy, and I do want a copy of the policy. By my signature below, I acknowledge

that I have received a copy of the policy.

______________ __________________________________

DATE PARENT SIGNATURE

USD 381 SPEARVILLE

EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTION DOCUMENTATION

Date: ____________________________

Dear: ____________________________

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on _______________________, at ________ (a.m./p.m.)

(date) (time)

the need for the use of an Emergency Safety Intervention was required for ___________________________.

(name of student)

K.A.R. 91-42-1(c) defines Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) as “the use of seclusion or physical

restraint when a student presents an immediate danger to self or others. Violent action that is destructive

of property may necessitate the use of an ESI.” Whenever an ESI is used, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must

be informed within (2) school days.

Type of Emergency Safety Intervention Used: Seclusion ______ Restraint_______

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Duration of Seclusion/Restraint: ________ (minutes) Location: __________________

Name of Staff Member: _________________________Witnesses: ____________________

Description of

Incident:________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please contact the building principal if you have any questions regarding this use of ESI.

__________________________________ _____________

(Signature of person completing report) (Date)

*Parent(s)/guardian(s) notified of this incident on ________________________ by _______________________(Date)

(Name of staff member)

*Original provided to Building Principal

*Copy provided to (Parents/Guardians, Administrative Office

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