Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
School Year 2014-2015
Student and Family Handbook
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
15353 Silver Eagle Drive NW
Bena, MN 56626
Phone: 218.665.3000 or 1-800265-5576
Fax: 218.265.3024
Web page: http://www.bugonaygeshig.org
Adopted August 14, 2014
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Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Educational Model
The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Educational Model is based on four state of learning: emotional, physical,
cognitive, and spiritual. The model is framed around the traditional values of love, honesty, bravery,
humility, truth, and wisdom. The model is wrapped in the concepts of respect (respect for family, self,
relatives, and all that exists). The model seeks to develop creative, collaborative, communicative, and
analytical minds. The model is framed around the concept of family: how we are cared for, how we
care for ourselves and how we care for others. It is our hope that the children of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig
School will develop a strong and healthy sense of belonging, sense of place, sense of responsibilities,
and overall their sense of identity.
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Table of Contents
Strategic Framework……………………………………………………………………….6
General Enrollment & Admissions………………………………………………………...7-8
Admission Procedure
Admissions Appeal Process
Transfer Students
Withdrawing Students
Attendance…………………………………………………………………………………9-11
School Hours
Attendance Reporting Procedures
Elementary Attendance
Middle/High Attendance
Check In/Out Procedures
Middle/High Attendance Consequences
Middle/High Loss of Credit
Attendance Appeal Process
Unexcused Attendance Flow Chart
Educational Program………………………………………………………………………11-13
Middle/ High Grade Point System
Middle School Course Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements
Midterm and Report Cards (K-12)
Middle/ High Grade Change
Middle/High Class Schedule Change
Student Promotion, Retention, & Placement (K-12)
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option
ABBA Program
School Expectations…………………………………………………………………….…13-16
Expectations for All Students
Opening & Closing
Elementary Recess
Hallway Conduct
Student Fund Raising
Student Telephone Use
Student Attire
Beverages & Candy
Student Use of Electronics
Technology & Internet Use
Library Media Center
Student Lockers
School Boundaries
School Sponsored Trips
Extracurricular Activities
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Safety………………………………………………………………………………………17-19
Student Supervision & Liability
Safety Drills
Lockdown Drills
School Closure
Child Abuse/ Neglect Policy & Procedures
Surveillance & Patrol
Searches
Substance Abuse
Reasonable Force
Student Vehicles
Sexual Harassment
Tobacco Products & Consequences
Parent & Volunteers……………………………………………………………………..…19-20
School Webpage
Custody Arrangement & School Notification
Visitor Policy
Background Checks
Transportation……………………………………………………………………………...20-22
Transportation Change Requests
Bus Rules & Procedures
Bus Consequences
School Bus Video Cameras
Extra-Curricular Activities Bus
Student Rights……………………………………………………………………………...22
School Records
Student Support Team
Homebound Instruction
Medical…………………………………………………………………………………….. 23-25
Illness/ Accidents
Medical Emergencies
Medication
Lice Policy
Immunizations
Disabilities Act Notice
Chemical/ Pest Control Materials Notification
Asbestos Notification
Indoor Air Quality Notice
Positive Behavior Intervention Support………………………………………………...….25
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Discipline…………………………………………………………………………………..25-28
Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
Grounds for Dismissal
Suspension
Exclusion & Expulsion
Discipline Action Appeal
Trespassing
Code of Conduct Guidelines K-5…………………………………………………………..28
Code of Conduct Guidelines 6-12…………………………………………………30
Minor Behavior Definitions………………………………………………………. 32
Major Behavior Definitions……………………………………………………….. 32
Critical Behavior Definitions……………………………………………………… 33
Consequence Definitions………………………………………………………….. 34
Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………. 34
Addendums
Tobacco Policy …………………………………………………………………… 37
Lice Policy………………………………………………………………………… 38
Opening Closing…………………………………………………………………...40
PBIS Flowchart…………………………………………………………………….41
Bullying Process: Harassment, Violence, or Threats of Violence………………..42
Pupil Fair Dismissal Act………………………………………………………….. 43-44
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Mission:
The mission of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School is to provide quality education and promote
healthy community through lifelong learners.
Goals:
1. Attain reading, math and science proficiency
2. Attain 90% attendance
3. Produce fluent Ojibwe speakers
4. Promote cultural integration
5. Promote wellness
6. Increase post-secondary options
Values:
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Strategies:
1. Assessment & accountability
2. Building capacity
3. Curriculum-based programs
4. Data-driven decision making
5. Highly qualified staff
Love
Respect
Wisdom
Humility
Bravery
Honesty
Truth
Stakeholders: 1. Students & Families
2. School Staff
3. School Board
4. Community
5. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
School Pride
Motto:
I am smart. I am beautiful. I can do anything.
Symbol:
Silver Eagle
Colors:
Silver and Blue
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GENERAL ENROLLMENT & ADMISSIONS
The school is a tuition free school for all children. The school shall enroll any eligible student who
completes the Admissions Procedure and if the school does not exceed the capacity of a program, class,
grade level, or building. Students denied admissions will be placed on the waiting list for 1academic
year. The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School shall give preference for enrollment to Leech Lake Band
members, qualified other Minnesota Chippewa Tribe enrollees, other federally recognized tribal
enrollees; and non-tribally enrolled children.
All currently enrolled students do not need to reapply for admissions. New/transfer students will only
be admitted first semester through the end of the second week of September and second semester, during
the first 5 school days, unless the student has moved into our service area during the school year.
Students must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2014. The school will request early childhood records
(i.e., Headstart). Entry assessments may be requested for all new/ transfer students. Students over the
age of 18 must sign a contract before official admission. All students including students 18 or older are
subject to the school policies. Students expelled from another school will be denied admission until the
end of the expulsion term and upon approval by the Admissions Team. Admission Team’s decisions
will be made on a throughout the academic year, as spaces and resources are available.
Admissions Procedure
The enrollment packet for admissions includes:
□Standard School Application;
□Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB), if applicable;
□ Free and/or Reduced Lunch application (G0-G12);
□Release of Information Form (G1-G12); and
□Teacher/ School Recommendation Form (G1-G12).
A complete Enrollment Packet will be sent to the Admission Team. A Parent/student interview will be
scheduled. The school may refer the prospective student for assessments. The school will notify
parents/ students within 2 weeks after all required application materials have been submitted and
admission processes completed. Applications will be processed by order of date of completed
application and processes. The School will admit new students throughout the school year upon
approval of the Admissions Team. The Admissions Team will accept or deny admissions based on the
school, resource, and program capacities.
Admissions Appeal Process
Parents or students (18-21 years) may appeal the Admission Committee’s decision. Appeals must be
submitted to the Principal in written form within 5 school days. Upon receipt of the Appeal Letter, the
Principal will send appeal to the Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee will convene within 5
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days of receipt. The Appeals Committee will make a decision within 2 school days. The parents or
student (18 or older) will be notified by phone with a mailed letter. If the parents do not agree with the
Appeals Committee’s decision, an appeal to the School Board may be made within 5 days of receipt of
the Appeals Committee’s decision. The School Board’s decision is final and is not subject to further
appeal. Below contains the Admission & Admissions Appeal Process:
Transfer Students
New or transfer students will be admitted first semester through the end of the second week of
September and second semester, during the first 5 days, unless family moved into our service area. No
more than 5 days should lapse between withdrawal from a previous school and registration at Bug-ONay-Ge-Shig School. Acceptance is subject to approval of the Admission Team. The Admissions team
may waive any of the requirements, depending upon extenuating circumstances of each transfer student.
Withdrawing Students
Parents wishing to withdraw their child should a) notify the school 2 weeks in advance of a student’s
impending withdrawal, b) return all textbooks, library books, combination locks and any other school
equipment, and c)schedule an exit interview with the Admissions Team.
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ATTENDANCE
All enrolled Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School students are expected to attend school every day on time
unless lawfully excused by the school. The students are subject to Compulsory Attendance, Leech Lake
Band of Ojiwe Judicial Code Title 4: Juvenile Justice Code (2010).
School Hours
Teachers are on duty at 7:45 a.m. Children should not arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m. Instructional hours
are from 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., except on early release days in which school hours are from 8:35 a.m. to
1:31 p.m. Refer to School Calendar for early release days.
Absence Reporting Procedures
Student attendance is monitored daily and hourly. All attendance concerns will be referred to the
Student Attendance Team. Truant students run the risk for disciplinary action and/or loss of credit.
The parent states the reason for their child’s absence. School administration will determine if the
absence is excused or unexcused. If the school does not receive a note or phone call when the child
returns to school, the absence will be classified as unexcused until a note or phone call is received. The
school reserves the right to require a signed note from a doctor or other medical personnel for absence
due to illness/ medical reasons. If a family knows that their child will be absent in advance dental or
medical appointments, the school requests the parents notify the school in advance.
Elementary Attendance
The following guidelines regarding elementary tardies and absences:
Tardy: Student who arrives at school after the 8:35 a.m. bell.
Unexcused Tardy: Students late to school without a parent contact.
A.M. Absence: Students after 10:00 a.m. are considered absent for the A.M.
P.M. Absence: Students leaving before 2:00 p.m. are considered absent for the P.M.
Middle/High Attendance
Attendance is recorded hourly for each scheduled class. Student arriving to class after the scheduled
bell will be marked tardy. Students who are more than 5 minutes late to class must obtain an Admit
ticket before being admitted to the class. Students without an Admit will receive an UNX ABS.
Students who leave the class after the scheduled bell will be considered skipping. Absences not
authorized by the parent or the school will be termed “Unexcused”. Student with excessive absences
will be referred to the Leech Lake Truancy Program. Students who have missed 1 or more class periods
without lawful excuse over 7 school days during a school year are considered Habitually Truant.
Check In/Out Procedures
For K-8 students arriving to school late or checking, parents must sign student in/out at the Main Office.
No one other than the parent will be allowed to sign a student in/out without prior notification to school
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from parent. High School students, who leave the campus during the school day, must obtain a Permit
to leave campus.
Middle/ High Attendance Consequences
3UNX tardies = 1 lunch detention
6 UNX tardies = 1 day ISS + Parent MTG w/ School Administrator
9 UNX tardies = 2 days ISS + Parent MTG w/ Student Academic/ Attendance Team
**3 UNX tardies equals 1 UNX ABS.
Middle/ High School Loss of Credit
A student risks loss of credit in a course whenever the following limits are exceeded in the course:
Length of Course
1 Quarter
Semester
No. UNX Absences
8
16
Attendance contracts and/or alternative educational settings may be put in place to address attendance
issues/concerns. Students who run the risk of credit loss are encouraged to work with the School
Counselor, Jay Malchow @ ext. 2158. Students and their parents may appeal the loss of credit.
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Unexcused Attendance Flow Chart
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Middle/ High Grade Point System
The Middle/High School use the following 4.0 grading system to establish GPAs:
4.0 = A
3.7 = A-
3.3 = B+
3.0 = B
2.7 = B-
2.3 = C+
2.0 = C
1.7 = C-
1.3 = D+
1.0 = D
0.7 = D-
0=F
Grading Criteria
The Middle/ High School use the following grading criteria in each class:
99-100% = A+
92 - 98% = A
90 - 91% = A-
88 - 89% = B+
82 - 87% = B
80 - 81% = B-
78 – 79% = C+
72 – 77% = C
70 – 71% = C-
68 – 69% = D+
62 – 67% = D
60 – 61% = D-
0 – 59% = F
The principal may approve an “incomplete” grade for extenuating circumstances. Students will have 2
weeks from the end of the quarter to complete class work or the final grade will be an “F”. Students are
encouraged to work with the School Counselor for credit recovery.
Middle School Course Requirements
Middle School students are required to pass the core content classes (Language Arts, Math Science,
Social Studies, and Physical Education. Students must pass culture and language classes and elective
courses in order to be promoted to High School. Students may be retained, if recommended by
Principal.
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High School Graduation Requirement
Credits will be earned in grades 9 – 12. A minimum of 25 credits are required- see below:
Class of 2014- 2017
Class of 2018 and beyond
Cr.
4.0
4.0
Subject Area
Language Arts
Ojibwe Language/Culture
Cr.
4.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Health/Wellness
Art – Choose Visual, Media, Dance, Music, or
Theatre
Electives
Total
3.5
3.5
3.0
1.5
0.5
1.0
Subject Area
Language Arts
Ojibwe Language/Culture
1.0 Language/ 0.5 Cultural Arts/ 0.5 Seasonal Activities/
0.5 Drum & Dance/ 1.5 Cultural Electives
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Health/Wellness
Art – Choose Visual, Media, Dance, Music, or Theatre
4.0
25
Electives
Total
4.0
25
Midterm and Report Cards (K-12)
All students will receive a midterm report informing them and their parents of class work progress at the
mid- point of each quarter. Students are recognized quarterly for their achievement in academics,
attendance, and behavior. Four report cards will be issued within 1 week of the end of each grading
period.
Middle/ High Grade Change
Middle/ High school students may repeat a course to improve a previously earned grade or to replace a
low, failing, or incomplete grade.
Middle/High Class Schedule Change
Class schedules may be changed with the permission of the student’s advisor and School Counselor.
Schedules may be adjusted 3 days into each quarter, upon approval. All class changes must be
processed with a complete add/drop form and submitted to the High School Counselor. Incomplete
add/drop forms will not result in official class change.
Student Promotion, Retention, & Placement (K-12)
Student promotion, retention, and placement shall be made by the principal after consultation and review
recommendations from teachers, parents, and other resource persons. Parents will be notified prior to
the fourth quarter of the school year. Parents may appeal the decision.
Step 1: Parent writes appeal letter to Superintendent. Superintendent refers to SST.
Step 2: SST sets date for hearing. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Step 3: SST makes decision. If parents are not satisfied, Parents request an appeal to the School
Board in writing. Superintendent works with Chairperson to add to School Board agenda.
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Step 4: School Board hears appeal. Board makes a decision. School Board decision is final
with no further appeal.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
Students who have earned junior or senior status and who maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 may participate
in PSEO at a college or technical college. A student may enroll in academic course work as part of the
student’s full time high school enrollment. Earned college credit may substitute high school credits
needed for graduation. PSEO Criteria include:
 Record of 90% attendance;
 Complete career plan with class advisor and/or School Counselor;
 Parent approval;
 Complete PSEO application; and
 College or technical school acceptance letter.
High school credit will be issued based on the college credits earned for each course. Students have
primary responsibility for transportation to college courses. The School will provide transportation
when possible.
ABAA Program
The Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin Alternative Academy (ABBA) is a secondary learning center designed
to assist students 16 – 21 years of age to meet the criteria of the Minnesota Graduation Incentive
Program for at-risk students. ABBA offers small classes, individual attention, and incorporates nontraditional approaches to learning. Students must apply to enroll in the ABBA program. Students may
earn a High School diploma upon completion of the graduation requirements.
To be eligible students must meet at least one of the following criteria:
 Perform substantially below grade level or be at least 1 year behind in credits for graduation,
 Be pregnant or a parent,
 Be dealing with dependency issues, homelessness, and
 Be withdrawn from school or truant.
ABBA applications are processed in the same manner as enrollment into the Main Program. ABAA is
limited to 12 students. All new students into the program are placed on probationary status for 1 quarter.
ABBA students must make satisfactory progress toward graduation while earning a minimum of 1.5
high school credits each quarter. Students who do not earn at least 1.5 credits per quarter will be
referred to the SAAT for possible removal from the ABAA program. Parents will be notified of their
student’s progress each mid and end of quarter. Prospective students will be placed on a waiting list for
one academic year or until an opening occurs.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
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Expectations for All Students
 Attend school daily and be on time to all classes.
 Show respect to all students, staff, and elders.
 Be respectful to property.
 Be proud of who you are and what you can accomplish.
OPENING & CLOSING
Education is a ceremony. Our children move through many phases in life within the great circle. To
prepare children to carry on the legacy of the Anishinaabe that is rich in culture and spirituality, our
school is responsible for encouraging our students and staff to gather as a family at the opening and
closing of each academic week. Being part of the circle is an honor. Review addendum for details.
ELEMENTARY RECESS
Students are asked to dress according to the weather conditions. Suggested winter wear for children
during cold weather months are a warm coat, hat, mittens, snow pants, and winter boots. All children
are expected to go out for recess with weather temperatures at or above -0 degrees or wind chill at or
below -10 degrees. The teacher- student ratio for recess is 25 students to 1 adult.
Playground Rules
 Stay “inbounds”. The roads, parking lots, woods, and grass by the windows are “out of bounds”.
 Stay outside unless given permission by adult on recess duty.
 Use appropriate touch and kind words when playing.
 Use playground equipment properly.
 Keep woodchips, rocks, and snow on ground.
 Report unsafe or disrespectful behavior to recess attendant.
HALLWAY CONDUCT
Students are not permitted in the halls during class time unless accompanied by a teacher or possessing a
hall pass from an authorized staff person.
STUDENT FUND RAISING
All fundraising must be submitted to the principal for approval in advance. Staff member responsible
for the fundraising assumes fiscal responsibility. Funds collected during school hours must be turned
into the Business Office immediately following the fundraiser.
STUDENT TELEPHONE USE
Use of telephones by students is limited to emergency calls and school business calls only. Students will
not be called out of class to answer phone calls. Any prank use of the phones will result in disciplinary
action.
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STUDENT ATTIRE
It is expected for students to dress according to the weather and appropriately. Student attire should be
neat, clean, and safe. Apparel should not disrupt or distract from the instructional or learning processes.
Students who violate the rules will be subject to disciplinary action.
 Sexually explicit clothing, gang related apparel, or offensive messaging such as, but not limited
to, alcohol and tobacco logos, marijuana leaf, and vulgar language is not allowed.
 Visible ‘hickies’ are not acceptable in school.
 Hats, headgear, or hoods inside the school building are prohibited.
BEVERAGES & CANDY
Pop, gum, candy, and chips are only allowed in the classroom for special occasions (class party,
incentives, and holidays). Sunflower or any hard- shelled seeds are not allowed in the school. Water
coolers are for all students and staff use.
STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONICS
Devices that can cause distractions in school, such as pagers, cell phones, radios, compact disc players,
mp3 players, Ipods, laser pointers, and hand held games with or without headphones, are to be turned off
during classroom time. Teachers will have discretion for use of devices for learning purposes within the
classroom. Teachers will monitor for appropriate usage. Devices may be confiscated from the student.
The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items.
Consequences:
1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Device taken for the day
3rd offense: Parent needs to come in and pick it up.
TECHNOLOGY & INTERNET USE
Students have access to computers and the internet while at school. All students and parents must
complete the Acceptable Use Policy before use of school technology. Technology tools and access are a
privilege and not a right. Noncompliance of Acceptable Use Policy may result in loss of access.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
The library media center is open from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for use by students and staff. Students
coming from a class must have a pass signed by the classroom teacher. Students will be charged for the
cost of replacement for unreturned books checked out in their name. Charges will be assigned at the end
of each semester.
STUDENT LOCKERS
Students may be assigned lockers. School lockers are the property of the school. Lockers and personal
property within a locker are subject to inspection if there is a reasonable suspicion or for random
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searches. After the search, school officials will provide notice of the search to the appropriate student,
unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials.
SCHOOL BOUNDARIES
The school boundary is posted with “out of bounds” signs. General boundaries--High School
boundaries are lined by the tree line, parking lot and cars. Students who extend out of bounds will be
considered off school grounds and subject to disciplinary action.
SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIPS
Day and overnight school sponsored trips are part of the general curriculum. Teachers will inform
parents of all trips. It is expected that all students follow school policies while on school sponsored
trips. All trips will be chaperoned by school staff. For every 8 students, 2 chaperones will be assigned
for overnight trips. For every 20 students, 2 chaperones will be assigned to day trips. Both male and
female chaperones will accompany students on any school sponsored activity.
Guidelines for Volunteers/ Chaperones (Field Trips)
Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and complete:
□ Bug-o-Nay-Ge-Shig Volunteer Disclosure Form; and
□Universal Background Check/ Department of Public Safety for Criminal History.
School supervising staff will provide information of activities for trip, expectations for supervising
students, and emergency procedures.
Chaperone Duties
1. Chaperones are expected to comply with School polices, follow directions given by supervisor/
coordinator, work cooperatively with other Chaperones, and model appropriate and safe
behavior.
2. Chaperones are not to use, possess, sell or provide drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
3. Chaperones are not to possess any weapons.
4. Chaperones are to supervise students at all times while at school sponsored activity. Chaperones
are to keep account of all students before, during, and after event.
5. Chaperones are to instruct students of rules, standards of behavior, safety rules, and any site
specific rules with students.
6. Chaperones are not to bring their non-school children or other family members on trip unless
prior approval has been obtained from School Administrator.
Chaperones need to know what do to in an emergency (medical emergency, natural emergency, lost
child, serious breach of rule, etc.). Chaperone should be trained in first aid. Chaperones need to access
parental permission slips for emergency contact numbers and medical information, if needed.
Guidelines for Volunteers/ Chaperones (Overnight Trips)
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Chaperones are expected to monitor students in shifts during the night; as designated by the trip
supervisor.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVIES
Several co-curricular sports including volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, are offered to students. Parent
permission slips and schedules will be sent home. For more information contact the Athletics Director,
Randy Johnsrud at 218.665.2171.
SAFETY
Student Supervision & Liability
Students are supervised by school personnel from the time they load the bus until the time they are
returned home or checked out of the school. School personnel will be available to supervise students
during school-sponsored events.
Safety Drills
Safety drills, which include fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and evaluation, will be conducted randomly
throughout the year (10 fire drills plus 5 ‘other drills). The school will participate in the State Tornado
Drill annually. All drills are planned, evaluated and documented.
Lockdown Drills
CODE YELLOW: Students are secured in rooms with a suspension of regular school functions.
Teacher continues to instruct throughout a Code Yellow. When this type of lockdown is called, students
go into the nearest classroom promptly and stay until lockdown is lifted. A Code Yellow may be used
for a variety of situations, such as a medical emergency.
CODE RED: Students and staff must take shelter in a room immediately. It is an unstable and
dangerous situation that will stop all functions and involves law enforcement. A Code Red means
students and staff go to the nearest safe place immediately. School enacts the Emergency Procedure.
RULES: Students conduct drills quietly and in an orderly manner. Students listen for emergency
directions. Students refrain from talking during drills. Students stay with class throughout drill.
Cellular and/or electronic use is strictly prohibited during safety drills.
School Closure
Inclement weather may result in a decision to start late, dismiss early, or to cancel classes for the school
day. Official announcements will be made over radio stations: KB101.1, KLLZ 99.1, KBUN 1450,
KKZY 95.5, and KKBJ 1360, MIX 103.7, KAXE 91.7, KOJB 90.1, and KMFY 96.9. Official
announcement will be made over television stations: WCCO, KMSP, KSAX, KSTP, KARE, and
WDIO. Instant calls will be sent out via phone lines. It is important that parents keep the school
informed of phone number changes.
School Cancelation/Late Start
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School may be cancelled when the actual temperature is -25 or colder or wind-chill temperature is -45 or
colder in at least two areas (Walker, Deer River, Bemidji, or Cass Lake). A late start may be called if
the actual temperature is -20 through -24 or wind-chill temperature is -30 through -44.
All weather related decisions will be made based on temperature, visibility, snowfall, and road
conditions.
Child Abuse/ Neglect Policy & Procedures
The school serves to protect children whose health or welfare may be compromised due to physical,
sexual abuse or conditions of neglect, including educational neglect. All school staff members are
mandatory reporters and must report all suspected physical or sexual abuse or conditions of neglect
involving children. Reports are made to the Leech Lake Social Services.
Surveillance & Patrol
The school is equipped with video cameras throughout the schools, campus, and busses. The School’s
Resource Officer (LLBO) and Security Officer patrol the school grounds daily. The school is canine
patrolled on a regular basis.
Searches
The School reserves the right to search school lockers, desks, personal possessions of students, and a
student’s person. School lockers and desks are the school property. Inspection of lockers and desks
may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student
consent, and without a search warrant.
Personal possessions of a student and/or student’s person (including, but not limited to purses,
backpacks, book bags, packages, and clothing) may be searched when school officials have a reasonable
suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules during school, on school
premise, or during a school sponsored function. The search will be reasonable in its scope.
The school reserves the right to use contraband-sniffing animals through law enforcement or private
contractors to conduct a general search of the hallways, common areas, gym areas, and parking lots. The
school reserves the right to use a metal detector if there is reasonable suspicion on the school grounds or
on a bus for the safety of all students and staff.
Substance Abuse
Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants may be required to do a
urine analysis. Students in possession, usage, or sale of alcohol/ drugs are subject to disciplinary action.
Reasonable Force
School officials may use reasonable force when it is necessary under the circumstances to correct or
restrain a student or prevent bodily harm or death to another or self. The staff are trained in Crisis
Prevention.
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Student Vehicles
High School students with personal vehicles must turn in keys to the High School Office upon arriving
at school. Students may not drive their vehicle during the school day, including on fieldtrips. Students
must provide the School with copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance.
Students transporting other students must have written permission from their parents to transport them.
Students who violate the student vehicle policy will be referred to the School Resource Officer (LLBO).
All vehicles on school grounds are subject to search by trained police narcotics dogs at any time.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates section 703 of Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 USC 2000e, et seq., and Minn. Stat. 363.01-14, the Minnesota
Human Rights Act. Sexual violence is a physical act of aggression that includes a sexual act or sexual
purpose. The Human Rights officer is the Director of Finance & Human Resource Director
(218.665.3008).
The School seeks to maintain learning environment free from sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Therefore, it shall be a violation of this policy for any student or employee to harass a student or
employee through conduct or communication of a sexual nature as defined by this policy. It shall be a
violation of this policy for any student or employee to be sexually violent to a student or employee. The
school will act to investigate all complaints, formal or informal, verbal or written, regarding sexual
harassment or sexual violence. The school will discipline any student or employee who sexually
harasses or is sexually violent to a student or employee of the school.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS & CONSEQUENCES
The building and grounds of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School are smoke free. The use of tobacco at school
and school functions is limited to cultural /spiritual purposes. Students are not to have tobacco products
(cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, lighters and matches etc.) in their possession. A tobacco
violation includes the possession, use, transfer, distribution or sale of tobacco products (including ecigarettes) in school buildings, on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on school-sponsored
transportation. Review addendum for details.
PARENT & VOLUNTEERS
School Webpage
The school webpage can be accessed at www.bugonaygeshig.org. Parents, students, and community can
stay in touch with the school happenings.
Custody Arrangement & School Notification
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Legal documentation must be on file with the school for any child whose custody has been assigned to a
specific person. Without a court order, the school is unable to intervene in a custodial situation. Contact
the school and provide the necessary documentation should the status of your child’s custody change.
Visitor Policy
All visitors are to check in the Main Office for security reasons. You will receive a “Visitor” badge
when you sign in. Please wear the badge at all times while visiting the school. It is advised that you
prearrange the visit with your child’s teacher. Non-Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig students are not allowed to
visit the school unless accompanied by an adult or unless arrangements have been made with the teacher
and/or the principal. All doors except the main doors are locked for security during regular school
hours. School age friends and relatives of enrolled students are not allowed to spend the day at the
school.
Any individual may be denied permission to visit the school if the visitor does not comply with the
school district procedures and regulations or if the visit is not in the best interest of students, employees,
or the school district. Any individual who enters school property without complying with the
procedures and requirements may be guilty of criminal trespass and subject to criminal penalty.
Background Checks
The School is subject to Public law 101-630, PL 101-647, and 25 CFR 63. All individuals who provide
services to the school district, regardless of whether compensation is paid are subject to these laws. The
school may elect background checks for volunteers, independent contractors, and student employees.
Guests who are under the supervision of a licensed teacher and do not exceed 1 instructional day are not
subject to background checks or UA’s. All guests must be preapproved by the principal.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Change Requests
Request for permanent or temporary transportation changes to and from a location such as home,
childcare facilities, and babysitters must be made to the Transportation Office by phone, email or letter
of request. All arrangements are to be made by contacting the Transportation Director at ext. 3025.
Permanent Changes: The Transportation Director and /or designee shall have the authority to
add or transfer a student to an existing run/stop and to add/delete a run/stop. Such authorization
must be in writing before the change is instituted.
Temporary Changes: The Transportation Director, the principal or her designee shall have
authority to temporally add or transfer a student to an existing stop and/or run. Such authority
may be given upon written request of the parent of the student involved by 2:30 p.m. on regular
release days and 12:30 a.m. on early release days. Verbal requests will be considered for
extenuating circumstances only. Changes authorized under this procedure are for usual
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circumstances are valid only for a period of 1 day. The bus driver shall be given written
permission for the change by the above mentioned school or transportation official. Bus passes
will not be given out after 2:50 p.m. without any exceptions.
Kindergarten through Grade 5 students will not be dropped off without an adult present. If no adult is at
drop-off point, the student will be brought back to the School. Leech Lake Police will be called.
Students in grades 6-12 will be dropped off home if the door is unlocked.
Bus Rules &Procedures
The driver is in charge of the bus. Students who risk the safety of others by the misbehavior may lose
the privilege to right the bus. Always listen to the bus driver. In the event of an emergency remain in
the bus unless instructed by the individual in authority. The School Rules apply to the Bus.
Rule
Keep bus clean.
Be respectful to everyone on the bus.
Keep hands, arms, other parts of the body, or objects in the bus.
Do not tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
Keep noise at a minimum, especially at railroad crossings.
Roughhousing or throwing objects is prohibited.
Electronic devises are permitted at the discretion of the bus driver.
Obscene language is not permitted.
No food, beverages unless authorized by Bus Driver.
Pets are not allowed.
No smoking or lighting matches.
No alcohol or substances on the bus at any time.
Procedure
Be at bus stop 5 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time.
Wait until the bus is at a complete stop before boarding/departing.
Board/depart bus orderly and safely.
Remain off the road at all times.
Cross bus 12 feet in front of bus, when crossing road.
Remain in assigned seats while the bus is in motion.
Board and ride only the assigned bus, unless notified by the School.
Take all belongings off the bus after each ride.
Bus Consequences
Violations of the Bus Rules may result in the loss of bus privilege. Parents are responsible to provide
transportation for their child, if bus privileges are lost. Major misbehavior may result in formal charges
of, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and /or criminal trespass against the student and/or parents.
Depending on the severity of the offense and number of referrals, consequences may include a
reprimand, loss of privileges, conference, or suspension from the bus. Parent and/or student are required
to pay, replace, or repair for intentional damages to the bus.
Verbal Warning
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1st Report
2nd Report
3rd Report
Bus driver writes bus referral. Referral is sent to Transportation
Director. Parents will be called.
Parent Meeting scheduled with Transportation Director, Bus
Driver, and Principal. Student will lose extra-curricular bus
privileges not to exceed 60 days.
Student is suspended from all bus privileges for a period of time.
School Bus Video Cameras
Video cameras may be placed on any bus at the discretion of the school. The cameras may capture both
video and audio recording. The use of cameras on the school bus may be used to aid monitoring the bus
behavior and discipline.
Extra-Curricular Activities Bus
Throughout the school year, the school offers afterschool and extra-curricular activities. The Activity
Bus is available to transport students enrolled in an afterschool or extra-curricular program/activity.
Students not enrolled in an after-school activity or program must be accompanied by an adult. It is
expected students follow the Transportation Rules.
STUDENT RIGHTS
School Records
Student information including: student name, address , telephone listing, electronic mail address,
photograph, data and place of birth, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status, and name
address and telephone of the student’s parents are considered directory information. Directory
information does not include personally identifiable data which reference religion, race, color, social
position, or nationality. Parents may request their child’s information be withheld from the student
directory by completing a School Records Form. Parents has the right to inspect and review the
student’s education records, and to make requests for amendments if the records are not accurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy rights.
Student Support Team (SST)
Student, who is having difficulty in school, whether academic, physical, or socio-emotional, may be
referred to the SST. The purpose of the SST is to take a comprehensive look at what is causing
problems, other services needed and to refer them to school and community services. The SST team may
refer students to the Student Academic/Attendance Team or to the Special Education Team for academic
or truancy concerns. The SST may refer students to the Disciplinary Review Team (DRT) for continual
major or critical disciplinary behaviors.
Homebound Instruction
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Students may be eligible for assigned homebound placement due to medical considerations. These
placements are made at the discretion of the principal. If homebound status is a result of illness, the
student/parent must provide a doctor’s statement regarding the student’s condition. If a student has an
IEP, the team will determine homebound needs. It is the responsibility of the student or parent to call
for an appointment with the case manager to arrange for the weekly visit.
MEDICAL
Illness /Accidents
Students who do not feel well or are injured will be sent to the Nurse. The child may be sent home for
the following reasons: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, head lice, impetigo, pink eye, chicken pox, measles, or
any other infectious diseases. Complaints of stomachaches and headaches will be treated as follows:
child will be allowed to rest in a sick bay area until they feel better. If child begins to feel better he/she
will be sent back to class. If they do not feel better after a period of time, the parents will be notified.
Student will be transferred home or parent may pick up child. It is recommended for ill children to stay
home. Students should not attend school with a fever. Parents follow school checkout procedures when
taking child out of school.
Medical Emergencies
In the event of an emergency, the school will respond according to the School Safety Emergency
Response plan. Parents are responsible to meet the student at the health facility, if student is transported
out of school.
Medication
Students requiring medication during school hours must leave all medication with the school nurse.
Medications must be brought in a pharmacy-labeled container. The school may refuse to give the
medication that is unidentified or those not contained in proper container. All medication must include:
a written request to administer medication to student, written order from the doctor, student name, and
name of medication with amount of dosage, time to be given, possible side effects, duration of time
medication should be taken, and diagnosis (optional). Over the counter medications may be only given
with written consent from the parent and must be provided in the original container.
Lice Policy
Students will be sent to the School Nurse, if lice or nits are suspected/ observed. The nurse will contact
the parents. Parents will be asked to pick up student, school transportation may be available. Students
will be sent home with lice/nit treatment. Students will receive 2 days of Excused Absence. Parents
must bring child back to school nurse for entry into School. If lice/nit infestation is not cleared by
School Nurse, student will be sent back home with parent for 1 additional Excused Absence. School
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Nurse will monitor student infestations. If student is continually has lice/nits, the school nurse may refer
case to Student Support Team and/or Medical Refer. Review addendum for details.
Immunizations
Minnesota law requires that all students be protected against Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis,
Polio, Mumps, and Hepatitis B before starting school. Students not protected must be, by law, excluded
from school. We will contact the parents of children not in compliance. Parents will have 30 days in
which to comply with the law by obtaining the necessary immunizations from your doctor.
Exceptions: Parents who object to immunizations on religious grounds may present the school principal
with a signed statement attesting to this. Parents of children whose health may be jeopardized by
immunizations must present a signed statement from their doctor.
Disabilities Act Notice
Section 504 is an Act which prohibits discrimination against a person with disabilities in any program or
activities that receives benefit from Federal Financial Assistance. The Act defines a person with a
disability as anyone whom a) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or
more life activities including caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing,
speaking, breathing, learning, and working, b) has a record of such an impairment, or c) is regarded as
having such an impairment (34 CFR 104.3).
The school recognizes the responsibility to ensure no students are discriminated against. The school has
specific responsibilities to identify, evaluate, and determine if child is eligible under Section 504. If a
parent disagrees with the determination made by the school, they have the right to a hearing with an
impartial hearing officer. The 504 Coordinator is the School Nurse.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) specify the related rights to educational records.
The Act allows parents the right to a)inspect and review their child’s educational records, b) make
copies of these records, c) receive a list of all individuals having access to these records, d) ask for an
explanation of any item in the records, e) ask for amendment to any report on the grounds it is
inaccurate, misleading, or violates the child’s right; and f) a hearing on the issue if the school refuses to
make the amendment.
Chemicals/Pest Control Materials Notification
The School contracts with a licensed, professional pest control service firm for the prevention and
control of rodents, insects and other pests in and around the school building. The long-term health
effects of such pest control materials may not be fully understood. The School carefully selects and uses
pest control materials according to label directions per federal law. The School inspects and monitors
for pests and determines whether treatment is necessary. Routine maintenance and proper sanitation
help eliminate pests without the need for pest control materials.
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An estimated schedule of interior pest control inspections and possible treatments is available for review
or copying at the school’s O&M office. A similar estimated schedule is available for applications of
herbicides and other materials to school grounds. Parents of students may request to receive prior
notification of any application of a pest control material, should such an application be deemed
necessary on a day different from the days specified in the schedule.
Asbestos Notification
As a result of recent federal Legislation (asbestos Hazard Emergency response Act- AHERA), each
school in the nation is required to a stringent inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of
management for all asbestos- containing building materials. The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School has a goal
to be in full compliance with the law. The school completes a 3-year Re-Inspection requiredans a 6
month by AHERA. Our school has removed the asbestos containing materials if located. The copy of
our Asbestos Management Plan is located at our school for review by calling 1-800-265-5576, ext. 3020
or 3014.
Indoor Air Quality Notice
The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School is proud to be taking a leadership role in providing a safe,comfortable
and productive environment for our students and staff. Our school will follow the EPA guidance to
improve the indoor quality by preventing IAQ problems and responding quickly to IAQ reports. The
school staff is trained to report concerns for their instructional areas. These areas include, cleanliness,
drain taps, moisture, thermal comfort, exhaust fans, ventilation and/printing duplicating equipment. Staff
and parents can obtain information on our IAQ on construction, maintenance, IAQ testing and
housekeeping practices, chemicals, mold, HVAC related information, pesticides and herbicide
applications. To acquire IAQ information call 1-800-265-5576, ext. 3020 or 3014.
PBIS
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)
The School aims to use proactive strategies for defining, supporting and teaching appropriate behaviors
to create positive learning environments. Refer to addendum for details.
DISCIPLINE
Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
The School follows Minnesota Statute 121A.40 to 121A.56, also known as the Pupil Fair Dismissal
Act. Grounds for dismissal fall under this statute. A copy of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act is provided
with every suspension and/or expulsion. Review addendum for details.
Grounds for Dismissal
No school shall dismiss any pupil without attempting to provide alternative educational services before
dismissal proceedings, except where it appears the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger
to self or to surrounding persons or property.
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A student may be dismissed on any of the following:
a) willful violation of any reasonable school board regulation,
b) wilful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of others to an education, or the ability of
school personnel to perform their duties, or school sponsored extracurricular activities, or
c) willful conduct that endangers the pupil or other pupils, or surrounding persons, including
school district employees, or property of the school.
If a student’s total days of removal from school exceed 10 days cumulative in a school year, the school
shall make reasonable attempts to convene a meeting with the student and their parents before
subsequently removing the pupil from school and, with the permission of the parent arrange a mental
health screening for the pupil. The district is not required to pay for the mental health screenings. The
purpose of this meeting is to attempt to determine the pupil’s need for assessment or other services or
whether the parent should have the pupil assessed or diagnosed to determine whether the student needs
treatment for a mental health disorder.
SUSPENSION
Informal Administrative Conference before Suspension
The school administration shall not suspend a pupil from school without informal administrative
conference with the pupil. The informal administrative conference shall take place before the
suspension, except where it appears that the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to self
or to surrounding persons or property, in which case the conference shall take place as soon as
practicable following the suspension.
Administrator Notifies Pupil of Grounds for Suspension
At the informal conference, a school administrator shall notify the pupil of the grounds for suspension,
provide an explanation of the evidence the authorities have, and the pupil may present the pupil’s
version of the facts.
Written Notice of Grounds for Suspension
A written notice containing the grounds for suspension, a brief statement of the facts, a description of
the testimony, a readmissions plan, and a copy of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act shall be personally served
upon the pupil at or before the time the suspensions to take effect, and upon the pupil’s parent by mail
within 48 hours of the conference. The school shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parents of the
suspension by telephone as soon as possible following the suspension. In the even a pupil is suspended
without an informational administrative conference on the grounds that the pupil will create an
immediate and substantial danger to surrounding persons or property, the written notice shall be served
upon the pupil and the pupil’s parent within 48 hours of the suspension. Service by mail is complete
upon mailing.
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Suspension Pending Expulsion or Exclusion Hearing
The pupil may be suspended pending school board decisions in the expulsion or exclusion hearing;
provided that alternative educational services are implemented to the extent that suspension exceeds five
days.
EXCLUSION & EXPULSION
Setting Hearing
School sends written notice to Parent by mail. Notice must contain: a) statement of facts, list of
witnesses, and description of their testimony, b) date, time, and place of hearing, c) a description of an
alternative educational services accorded to the pupil in an attempt to avoid the expulsion proceedings,
d) inform parents right to have a representation at the hearing, examine pupil’s records before the
hearing, and to present evidence, and confront and cross-examine witnesses. The school shall advise the
parent that free or low cost legal assistant may be available from LLBO.
Hearing Schedule
The hearing shall be scheduled within 10 days of the service of the written notice, unless an extension,
not to exceed 5 days, is requested for good cause by the school board, pupil, or parent.
Hearing
The hearing shall be held in a convenient time and place. The hearing shall be closed unless the pupil or
parent requests an open hearing. The hearing shall take place before an impartial hearer (independent
hearing officer, member of the school board, committee of the school board, or the full school board).
The hearing shall be conducted in a fair and impartial manner. The school board shall record the
hearing proceedings at the school expense. Testimony shall be given under oath. The hearing officer or
member of the school board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths. Prior to the
hearing, the pupil, parent, or representative shall be given access to all public school records pertaining
to the pupil, including any tests or reports upon which the proposed action may be based. The pupil,
parent, or representative shall have the right to present evidence and testimony, including psychological
or educational testimony. The pupil cannot be compelled to testify in the dismissal proceedings.
Hearer’s Recommendation
The recommendation of the hearing officer or school board member, or committee shall be based solely
upon substantial evidence presented at the hearing and must be made to the school board and served
upon the parties within 2 days of the end of the hearing. The school board shall base its decision upon
the recommendation of the hearing officer or school board member or committee and shall render is
decision at the meeting held within 5 days after receiving the recommendation. The school board may
provide the parties with the opportunity to present exceptions and comments to the hearing officer’s
recommendation provided that neither party presents any evidence not admitted at the hearing. The
decision by the school board must be based on the record, must be in writing, and must state the
controlling facts on which the decision is made in sufficient detail and reason for the decision.
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Admission or Readmission Plan
The school administrator shall prepare and enforce an admission or readmission plan for any pupil who
is excluded or expelled from school. The plan may include measures to improve the pupil’s behavior,
including completing a character education program and require parental involvement in the admission
or readmission process and may indicate the consequences to the pupil of not improving the pupil’s
behavior. The definition of suspension does not apply to a student’s dismissal from school for 1 school
day or less, except as under federal law for a student with a disability. Each suspension action may
include a readmission plan. A readmission plan must provide, where appropriate, alternative education
services, which must not be used to extend the student’s current suspension period. A readmission plan
must not obligate a parent to provide psychotropic drugs to their student as a condition to readmission.
School officials must not use the refusal of a parent to consent to the administration of psychotropic
drugs to their student or to consent to a psychiatric evaluation, screening, or examination of the student
as a ground, by itself, to prohibit the student from attending class or participating in a school-related
activity, or as a basis of a charge of child abuse, child neglect, or medical or educational neglect. The
School Board decision is final.
Discipline Action Appeal
A student or parent has the right to appeal any disciplinary action. The process begins with the student
or parent notifying the principal or superintendent of appeal intentions in writing within 5 days of
disciplinary notification. The Superintendent or designee will then set up an appeals meeting within the
next 10 days. The appeals meeting may involve the following a) School Board representatives, b)
student and/or parent, c)interested/involved administrators and staff members, d) reports of any kind, e)
witnesses to the offense; and f) attorneys, if desired.
Trespassing
Expelled or suspended students are not allowed on school grounds or allowed to attend school sponsored
events.
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CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES K-5
Level of Consequence
Offense/ Infraction
Absence (unlawful)
Excessive absence may result in recommendation for
retention
Alcohol & Other Drug
Possession, Consumption, Distribution, Possession w/
Intent to Distribute
Assault
Student on Staff
Bias Behavior
1
2
3
X
X
X
4
See Possession and/or Use of Dangerous/
Illegal Items
X
X
X
X
X
X
Student on Self
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bomb Threat
Bullying
Cyberbullying
(See Electronic Devise Misuse)
Cheating
X
X
X
YES
X
If Violent
X
X
X
If Violent
X
X
X
X
Mischievous Modification
X
X
X
X
X
X
YES
X
If Causes
Injury
X
X
Demonstration of Mass Protest
X
Destruction of Property/ Vandalism
YES
X
Malicious Modification
X
YES
X
Criminal Behavior
Mischievous Use
Reportable
to Police
If Illegal
X
Computer Misuse
6
Student on Student
(See Harassment & Intimidation)
Cell Phone Misuse
5
X
X
X
Disrespect Toward Others
X
X
X
X
Disruption to Classroom/ School
X
X
X
X
Disruptive Clothing or Appearance
X
X
Electronic Devise Misuse (non- Cell Phone Misuse)
X
X
X
X
If Illegal
Extortion/ Strong Arming/ Blackmail
X
X
X
YES
False Fire Alarms
X
X
X
YES (& Fire
Marshall)
False Information/ Accusations
X
X
X
Fighting (Physical)
X
X
X
Fireworks/ Explosives
X
X
X
Forgery
X
X
X
Gambling
X
X
X
Hazing
X
Inappropriate Actions Use of Inappropriate Language
Inappropriate Physical Contact
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Injury
Yes (& Fire
Marshall)
If Illegal
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X
X
X
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YES
X
X
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GRADES 0-6 Continued
Level of Consequence
Offense/ Infraction
Sexual Activity
1
2
3
4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inciting or Participating in School Disturbances
Insubordination
Leaving an Area and/or Leaving Class and/or School
Grounds without Permission
X
X
X
Plagiarism
Possession and/or use of dangerous or illegal items
Putting substances in another person’s food or drink or on
a person’s body
Setting Fire(s)
Sexual Harassment
Stealing and/or Theft
Tardiness
Threat to Staff, Student, or Self
(physical, written, and verbal)
Tobacco
(Possession, Distribution, and Use)
Trespassing
X
X
X
Unsafe Action(s)
X
X
X
X
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X
Reportable
to Police
If Illegal
If Causes
Injury
If unable to
locate or
unknown
whereabouts
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If Illegal
If Illegal
YES/Fire
DPT
If Illegal
X
See Possession and/or Use of
Dangerous/Illegal Items
X
X
X
Weapons (including look-a-likes)
Possession of:
X
X
X
X
5
YES
X
**
YES
Firearm
Knife
**
YES
Weapon
**
YES
**
YES
Use of Weapon to Cause or Attempt to Cause injury
** Automatic referral for expulsion
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CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES 6-12
Level of Consequence
Offense/ Infraction
1
2
3
Absence (unlawful)
Excessive absence may result in loss of credits
Possession
Alcohol & Other Drug
X
X
X
4
Consumption
First Offense: Suspension & ADP
Second Offense: Request for
Expulsion
5
6
X
X
X
Yes
X
X
X
Yes
**
**
Yes
Yes
Distribution
Possession w/
Intent to
Distribute
GRADES 6-12 Continued
Reportable
to Police
Level of Consequence
1
Student on Staff
**
Reportable
to Police
Yes
Student on Student
**
Yes
Student on Self
**
Yes
X
If Illegal
**
Yes
Offense/ Infraction
Assault
2
3
4
X
Bullying
X
X
X
X
If Violent
X
X
X
X
If Violent
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Yes
If Causes
Injury
Yes
Cell Phone Misuse (See Electronic Devise Misuse)
X
Cheating
Computer Misuse
Criminal Behavior
Malicious Modification
X
Mischievous Modification
Mischievous Use
X
X
X
6
Bias Behavior (See Harassment & Intimidation)
First Offense: 5 days suspension
Second Offense: 10 days suspension
Third Offense: Requests for Expulsion
Bomb Threat
Cyberbullying
X
5
X
X
X
Demonstration of Mass Protest
X
X
X
Destruction of Property/ Vandalism
X
X
X
X
X
Disrespect Toward Others
X
X
X
X
X
Disruption to Classroom/ School
X
X
X
X
Disruptive Clothing or Appearance
X
X
X
Electronic Devise Misuse (Non- Cell Phone Misuse)
X
X
X
X
X
If Illegal
X
X
X
Yes
**
Yes & FD
Extortion/ Strong Arming/ Blackmail
False Fire Alarms
X
False Information/ Accusations
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Fighting
First Offense: Up to 10 days suspension
Second Offense: Up to 10 days suspension
Third Offense: Request for expulsion
Fireworks/ Explosives
Forgery
Gambling
Hazing
Inappropriate Actions
Use of Inappropriate Lang.
Inappropriate Physical Contact
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If Causes
Injury
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Yes & FD
If Illegal
X
X
Yes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If Causes
Injury
If Illegal
If Causes
Injury
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sexual Activity
Inciting or Participating in School Disturbances
Insubordination
Leaving an Area and/or Leaving Class and/or School
Grounds without Permission
X
Matches/ Lighter(s):
X
Possession of
Use of
Plagiarism
May or may not receive credit for assignment or course
Possession and/or use of dangerous or illegal items
Putting substances in another person’s food or drink
or on a person’s body
Setting Fire(s)
Sexual Assault
X
X
Sexual Harassment
Stealing and/or Theft
X
Tardiness
Threat to Staff, Student, or Self
(physical, written, and verbal)
Tobacco—Refer to Policy
Trespassing
Unsafe Action(s)
Weapons (including look-a-likes)
Possession of:
X
If unable to
locate or
unknown
whereabouts
X
X
X
X
X
If Illegal
If Illegal
X
X
X
*
Yes & FD
Yes
X
X
X
X
X
If Illegal
Value
Dependent
X
X
X
Yes
X
X
X
X
X
X
**
Yes
If Illegal
Yes
**
**
**
Yes
Yes
Yes
X
X
Firearm
Knife
Weapon
Use of Weapon to Cause or Attempt to Cause Injury
** Automatic referral for expulsion
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MINOR BEHAVIOR DEFINITIONS
Minor Behavior
Inappropriate Language
Physical
Contact/Physical
Aggression
Defiance/ Disrespect/
Non-Compliance
Disruption
Dress Code
Violation
Property Misuse
Technology Violation
Tardy
Other
Definition
Student engages in low intensity instance of inappropriate language.
Student engages in non-serious, but inappropriate physical contact.
Student engages in brief or low-intensity failure to respond to adult requests.
Student engages in low-intensity, but inappropriate disruption.
Student wears clothing that is near, but not within, the dress code guidelines defined by the
school/district.
Student engages in low-intensity misuse of property.
Student engages in non-serious but inappropriate (as defined by school) use of cell phone,
pager, music/video players, camera, and/ computer.
Student arrives at class after the bell (or signal that class has started).
Student engages in any other minor problem behaviors that do not fall within the above
categories.
MAJOR BEHAVIOR DEFINITIONS
Major Behavior
Abusive Language/
Inappropriate Language/
Profanity
Use/Possession of
Alcohol
Defiance/Disrespect/
Insubordination/
Non-Compliance
Disruption
Dress Code Violation
Extortion
Fighting/ Physical
Aggression
Forgery/ Theft
Harassment/Bullying
Hazing
Inappropriate Display of
Affection
Inappropriate Location/
Out of Bounds Area
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Definition
Verbal messages that include swearing, name calling or use of words in an inappropriate way.
Student is in possession of or is using alcohol.
Refusal to follow directions, talking back and/or socially rude interactions.
Behavior causing an interruption in a class or activity. Disruption includes sustained loud talk,
yelling, or screaming; noise with materials; horseplay or roughhousing; and/or sustained out-ofseat behavior.
Student wears clothing that does not fit within the dress code guidelines practiced by the
school/district.
Taking objects from another student after obtaining consent through the use of force or the
threat of force.
Actions involving serious physical contact where injury may occur (e.g., hitting, punching,
hitting with an object, kicking, hair pulling, scratching, etc.).
Student is in possession of, having passed on, or being responsible for removing someone else's
property or has signed a persons name without that person’s permission.
Student delivers disrespectful messages (verbal or gestural) to another person that includes
threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or written notes.
Disrespectful messages include negative comments based on race, religion, gender, age, and/or
national origin; sustained or intense verbal attacks based on ethnic origin, disabilities or other
personal matters.
Includes cyberbullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment,
An act against a student or coercing a student into committing an act that creates a substantial
risk of harm to a person in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student
organization.
Student engages in inappropriate (as defined by school) verbal and/or physical gestures/ contact,
of a sexual nature to another student/adult, either consensual or non-consensual.
Student is in an area that is outside of school boundaries (as defined by school).
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Major Behavior
Lying/Cheating
Other Behavior
Property
Damage/Vandalism
Skip class/ truancy
Technology Violation
Tardy
Theft
Use/Possession of
Tobacco
Definition
Student delivers message that is untrue and/or deliberately violates rules.
Problem behavior causing this referral is not listed above. Staff using this area will specify the
problem behavior observed.
Student participates in an activity that results in destruction of disfigurement of property.
Student leaves class/ school without permission or stays out of class/ school without permission.
Student engages in inappropriate (as defined by school) use of cell phone, pager, music/video
players, camera, and/or computer.
Student is late (as defined by the school) to class or the start up of the school day (and Tardy is
not considered a minor problem behavior in the school).
Intentional taking, using, transferring, concealing, or retaining possession of personal property
of another without the other’s consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of
possession of the personal property.
Student is in possession of or is using tobacco.
CRITICAL BEHAVIOR DEFINITIONS
Critical Behavior
Arson
Assault
Bomb Threat/
False Alarm
Use/Possession of
Combustibles
Homicide
Property
Damage/Vandalism
Use/Possession of Drugs
Solicitation/ Sale of
Drugs
Terroristic Threats
Use/Possession of
Weapons
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Definition
Student plans and/or participates in malicious burning of property.
Action to unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal
property by fire or explosives.
Physical Assault: Action with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death;
or the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another.
Third degree Assault: Physical Assault + victim sustained physical injury.
Sexual Assault: Action that is involuntary sexual act in which a person is threatened, coerced,
or forced against their will, or any non-consensual sexual touching of a person.
Student delivers a message of possible explosive materials being on-campus, near campus,
and/or pending explosion.
Bomb is defined as an explosive or incendiary device.
Student is in possession of substances/objects readily capable of causing bodily harm and/ or
property damage (matches, lighters, firecrackers, gasoline, and lighter fluid).
The killing of one human being by the act, procurement, or omission of another.
Student participates in an activity that results in destruction of disfigurement of property.
Student is in possession of or is using illegal drugs/substances or imitations.
Includes controlled substances.
Controlled Substance: A substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a
licensed health care professional or that is legally possessed or used under any other authority
under (IDEA) or under any other provision of federal law.
The act of giving away, bartering, exchanging, distributing, delivering, selling or soliciting the
sale of controlled substance (that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed
healthcare professional) on school grounds or at school-sponsored function.
A threat to committee a crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another person.
Student is in possession of knives or guns (real or look alike), or other objects readily capable of
causing bodily harm.
Dangerous weapons: a weapon, devise, instrument, material, or substance, animate or
inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury.
Firearm: any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a
projectile by action of an explosive.
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CONSEQUENCE DEFINITIONS
Administrative Decision
Bus Suspension
Definition
Consequence for referral results in 1-3 day period when student not allowed on the bus.
Conference with Student
Consequence for referral results in student meeting with administrator, teacher, and/ or parent
(in any combination).
Consequence for referral results in student being dismissed from school for one or more days.
Expulsion
Individualized Instruction
In-School Suspension
Loss of Privilege
Other Admin. Decision
Out-of-School Suspension
Parent Contact
Restitution
Afterschool
Time in Office
Time Out/ Detention
Admissions Team
Consequence for referral results in student receiving individualized instruction specifically
related to the students problem behaviors.
Consequence for referral results in a period of time spent away from scheduled
activities/classes during the school day.
Consequence for referral results in student being unable to participate in some type of
privilege.
Consequence for referral results in administrative decision that is not listed above. Staff using
this area will specify the administrative action taken.
Consequence for referral results in a 1-3 day period when student is not allowed on campus.
Consequence for referral results in parent communication by phone, email, or person to person
about the problem.
Consequence for referral results in apologizing or compensating for loss, damage, or injury.
Consequence for referral results in student attending classes afterschool on assigned days.
Consequence for referral results in student spending time in the office away from scheduled
activities/classes
Consequence for referral results in student spending time in a specified area away from
scheduled activities/classes.
DEFINITIONS
Admissions Team consists of the principal, classroom teacher, special education
coordinator or representative, truancy prevention specialist, counselor, and other school
related members (i.e., transportation, nurse, dean, etc…).
Alternative Educational
Alternative educational services may include but are not limited to, special tutoring,
modified curriculum, modified instruction, other modifications or adaptions, instruction
through electronic media, special education services as indicated by appropriate
assessment, homebound instruction, supervised homework, or enrollment in another
dist4ict or in an alternative learning center selected to allow pupil to progress toward
meeting graduation standards in an different settings.
Appeals Committee
Appeals Committee consists of the superintendent, school board member and unbiased
special education representative, counselor, and teacher.
Directory Information
Information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It includes, but is not limited
to the students name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date
and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment
status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of
members of athletics teams, degrees, honors, and awards received, and the most recent
educational agency or institution attended. It also includes the name, address and
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telephone number of the student’s parents. Directory information does not include
personally identifiable data which references religion, race, color, social position or
nationality.
Dismissal
Dismissal means the denial of the current educational program to any pupil including
exclusion, expulsion, and suspension. It does not include removal from class.
Educational Records
Education records mean those records which: a) are directly related to a student; and b)
are maintained by the school or by a party acting for the school.
Parent
Parent means a) one of the pupil’s parents, in the case of diverse or legal separation, b)
the parent or parents with physical custody of the pupil, including a noncustodial parent
with legal custody who has provided the district with a current address and telephone
number, or c) a legally appointed guardian. In case of pupil with a disability under the
age of 18, parent may include a district appointed surrogate parent.
School Official
School official includes a) a person duly elected to the school board, b) a person
employed by the school board in an administrative, supervisory, instructional or other
professional position, c) a person employed by the school board as a temporary substitute
in a professional position for the period of his/her performance as a substitute, and d) a
person employed by, or under contract to, the school board to perform a special task such
as a police, attorney, educational consultant for a period of his/her performance as an
employee or contractor.
Student
Student includes any individual who is or has been in attendance, enrolled or registered at
the school and regarding whom the district maintains education records. Student also
includes applicants for enrollment or registration at the school, and individual who
received shared time education services from the school district.
Suspension
Suspension means an action by the school administration, under rules promulgated by the
school board, prohibiting a pupil from attending school for a period of no more than 10
school days. If a suspension is longer than 5 days, the suspending administrator must
provide the superintendent with a reason for the longer suspension. This definition does
not apply to dismissal from school for 1 school day or less, except as provided in federal
law for a student with a disability. Each suspension action may include a readmission
plan. The readmission plan shall include, where appropriate, a provision for
implementing alternative educational services upon readmission and may not be used to
extend the current suspension. The readmission plan must not obligate a parent to
provide a sympathomimetic medication for the parent’s child as a condition of
readmission. The school administration may not impose consecutive suspensions against
the same pupil for the same course of conduct, or incident of misconduct, expect where
the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding
persons or property, or where the district is in the process of initiating an expulsion, in
which case the administration may extend the suspension to a total of 15 school days.
OTHER DEFINITONS
4-2 E. Juvenile offense of Continuing Truancy: It shall be a juvenile offense for a child under the age of 18 who is subject
to compulsory education instruction and is absent from instruction in a school without lawful excuse within a single school
year for 3 days if the child is in elementary school or 3+ class periods on 3 days if the child is in middle/ high school.
Juvenile offense of Habitual Truancy: It shall be a juvenile offense for a child under the age of 18 years who is absent
from attendance at school without lawful excuse for 7 school days if the child is in elementary school or for one or more class
periods on 7 school days if the child is in middle school, junior high school or high school, or a child who is 16 or17 years of
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age who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse for one or more class periods on 7 school days and who
has not lawfully been withdrawn from school.
4-14 D. Automatic Termination of Disposition Order: When the child reaches 18 years of age, all disposition orders shall
automatically terminate, unless the child has been adjudicated as being habitually truant, in which case the disposition may
not continue for more than 1 year after the child’s 18th birthday.
Continuing Truant: A continuing truant is a student who is subject to compulsory instruction requirements and is absent
from instruction without valid excuse within a single year for three days, if in elementary.
Habitually Truant: A habitually truant is a student who is under the age of 16 who is absent from attendance without
lawful excuse for 7 school days if the child is in elementary. The school will refer a habitual child and the child’s parent to
Cass County Attorney’s Office Truancy Intervention Program.
Educational Neglect: A parent fails to ensure their child’s attendance to school as required by law. A student’s absence
from school is presumed to be due to the parent’s failure to comply with compulsory instruction laws if the child is under 12
years and the school has made appropriate efforts to resolve the student’s attendance problems, according to MN Statute
260.163 Subd. 11(a).
Child in Need of Protection: MN Statute 260.007 Subd 6(3) defines a child in need of protection or services as a child who
is without necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, or other required care for the child’s physical or mental health or
morals because the child’s parent is unable or unwilling to provide care.
Excused Absences: Excused absences include personal illness, death or medical emergency in the immediate family,
traditional ceremonies or cultural activities, and inclement weather. A parent must verify the student’s illness. If school
personnel determine the illness absences are excessive, the school will require the family to provide medial verification or to
see the school nurse. Other reasons that could be acknowledged as excused include those that are requested in advance such
as medical or legal appointment, religious/cultural activities, travel, essential work at home, and family vacations.
Unexcused Absences: This is an absence from school without a valid excuse. Common examples of unexcused absence
include: personal transportation problems, oversleeping, shopping, missing bus, babysitting.
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Tobacco Violation
The possession, use, transfer, distribution or sale of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) in school buildings,
on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, or on school-sponsored transportation.
The use of tobacco at school and school functions is limited to cultural/spiritual purposes.
Student Name: ____________________________
Grade: _______
SY: _______
1ndOffense
Date: ___________________________
 2-day ISS w/ Parent Reentry Mtg
Student: _________________________
o Presentation (Class or School)
Parent: __________________________
o 1 Afterschool Detention
Staff: ___________________________
 Loss of Privileges for 3 wks.
o Sports, Games, Fieldtrips, School Sponsored Activities, etc…
 LLPD Ticket ($25.00)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2rd Offense
Date: ___________________________
 3-day ISS w/ Parent Reentry Mtg
Student: _________________________
o Presentation to SST (Parent Present)
Parent: __________________________
o 2 day Afterschool Detention
SST Rep:_________________________
 SST Referral
 LLPD Ticket ($25.00)
____________________________________________________________________________________
3rd Offense
Date: ___________________________
o 3-day ISS w/ Parent Reentry Mtg
Student: _________________________
o Presentation School Board Mtg w/ Parent
Parent: __________________________
o 3 Afterschool Detentions
SB Rep:_________________________
o Mandatory Wellness Class
o LLPD Ticket ($25.00)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4th Offense
 DRT Referral, recommendation for expulsion
 LLPD Ticket ($25.00)
Date: ___________________________
Student: _________________________
Parent: __________________________
School Board: ____________________
Principal: _______________________
Counselor: _______________________
Staff: ___________________________
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Lice Policy
Student Name: ____________________________
Grade: _______
SY: _______
Isolated Incidents
 Student sent to Nurse.
Staff: ________________________
 Nurse contacts parent.
Date:_________________________
 Student w/ letter and educational literature sent home.
 Treatment sent home (parent responsible for treatment).
 2 days of EXU ABS for treatment is allowed (additional days ABS result in UNX ABS, unless
excused by a doctor).
 Return w/ Parent to Nurse for readmission.
Date Cleared:__________________
o If …
Nurse: _______________________
 Cleared by Nurse, student is readmitted to school.
 Not cleared by Nurse, student sent home w/ parent for retreatment w/ 1 additional
day EXU ABS.
Chronic Incidents






Student sent to Nurse.
Staff: ________________________
Nurse contacts parent.
Date:_________________________
Student w/ letter and educational literature sent home.
Treatment sent home (parent responsible for treatment).
2 days of EXU ABS for treatment is allowed (additional days ABS result in UNX ABS, unless
excused by a doctor).
Return w/ Parent to Nurse for readmission.
Date Cleared:__________________
o If …
Nurse: _______________________
 Cleared by Nurse, student is readmitted to school.
 Not cleared by Nurse, student sent home w/ parent for retreatment w/ 1 additional
day EXU ABS. Additional days absent will be considered UNX and subject to
the Truancy Policy.
**Students will not be readmitted into the School until cleared by the Nurse.
Students will be returned home.
SST Referral
SST Referral
Home Visit- Parent Liaison
Educational Information
□Cleared
□Not Cleared
Nurse:
Date:
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Mandated Reporting- Social Services for
Medical Neglect
□Cleared
□Not Cleared
Nurse:
Date:
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Opening & Closing Procedures
Education is a ceremony. Our children move through many phases in life within the great circle. To
prepare children to carry on the legacy of the Anishinaabe that is rich in culture and spirituality, our
school is responsible for encouraging our students and staff to gather as a family at the opening and
closing of each academic week. Being part of the circle is an honor.
Opening Ceremony
All staff and students report to old gym at 8:35 a.m.
 No building, except Main will be accessible until Opening has concluded.
Students sit on floor w/ class in designated area to form a circle.
 We sit to be close to aki (mother earth).
Everyone enacts the original Anishinaabe Values:
Be respectful.
Observe and listen quietly.
Be patient.
Show great respect for ceremonies and traditions.
Students dismissed to class when excused.
 HS students exit west gym door.
 MS students exit east door.
 EL students exit w/ teacher.
Closing Ceremony
All staff and students report to old gym when notified by Culture Dept.
 No building, except Main will be accessible until Closing has concluded.
Students sit on floor w/ class in designated area to form a circle.
 We sit to be close to aki (mother earth).
Everyone enacts the original Anishinaabe Values:
Be respectful.
Observe and listen quietly.
Be patient.
Show great respect for ceremonies and traditions.
Students dismissed to buses or after school programs when excused.
 HS students exit west gym door.
 MS students exit east gym door.
 EL students exit w/ teacher.
*Young women are excused when necessary according to tradition.
*Individuals who need a chair will be given one.
*No electronic devices are allowed.
*Discipline protocol will be enacted w/ Culture Dept. guidance.
Everyone dances!
We dance for each other. We dance for our ancestors. We dance for our future.
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The Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School finds
that bullying has a negative effect
on the social environment of our
school, creates a climate of fear
among students, inhibits their ability
to learn, and leads to other
antisocial behavior.
BULLYING PROCESS: HARASSMENT, VIOLENCE<
OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE
Bullying behavior has been linked to
other forms of antisocial behavior,
such as vandalism, shoplifting,
skipping and dropping out of school,
fighting, and the use of drugs and
alcohol. Through a system wide effort to
recognize, prevent, and effectively
intervene in bullying behavior our
school sends the message that
bullying behavior is not tolerated.
As a result, our school will be a safe
learning environment.
The Bullying Policy applies when a
student is on school grounds
immediately before or during
school hours, immediately after
school hours, or at any other time
when the school is being used by a
school group; off school grounds at
school activity, function, or event;
traveling to or from school or a
school activity, function or event; or
using property or equipment
provided by the school.
Bullying means a repeated pattern of
aggressive behavior that involves an
imbalance of power and that purposely
inflicts harm on the bullying victim.
Bullying or harassing behavior
includes, acts reasonably perceived
as being motivated by any actual or
perceived differentiating
characteristic, such as race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin,
gender, socioeconomic status,
academic status, gender identity,
physical appearance, sexual
orientation, or mental, physical,
developmental, or sensory disability,
or by association with a person who
has or is perceived to have one or
more of these characteristics."
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