MUNSON PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Terri Lemos
Mrs. Bonnie Kennedy, Counselor
Mrs. Nikki Coppins, Social Worker
ALL-DAY KDG. TEACHERS
Denise Monk
Susan Burkhart
Tawnya Weaver
Loree Hisken
Amy Endres
HALF-DAY KDG. TEACHER
Debra Jelinek
Sara Slayton
st
1 GRADE TEACHERS
Denise Bagby
Katie Goldsberry
Kim McGuire
Denise Hansel
Christina Walter
Michelle Prizevoits
Heather Swanson
2nd GRADE TEACHERS
Marjorie McClellan
Debbie Good
Connie Akred
Ryan Maher
Kassie Witt
Ashley Waggoner
Rochelle Rey
ECSE
Diane Blake
ECSE/IDI
4 YR. OLD PROGRAM
Jennifer Hankins
RESOURCE ROOM
Elisabeth Dugger Brenda Martin
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Debbie White
MUSIC
Brenda Rust
TITLE 1 READING/MATH
Linda Innes
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Robin Williams
ART
Deb Heidebrecht
SCHOOL NURSE
Sue Heersche
SPEECH/LANGUAGE
Mickie Mason
Heather Walcher
1
MUNSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
2007 – 2008
11:00 – 7:00
11:00 – 7:00
8:00 – 3:00
8:55 – 3:15
Aug. 6
Aug. 7
Aug. 8
Aug. 15
Aug. 17
Aug. 31
Enrollment
Enrollment
Enrollment
First Day of School-Wed. (full day for all students)
No School – Old Settlers Day
No School – Teacher’s Inservice
Sept. 3
Sept. 25
No School – Labor Day
Individual Pictures
Oct. 16
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
Oct. 23
Oct. 25
Oct. 26
Picture Retakes
End of 1st Quarter
No School – Teacher’s Inservice/Work Day
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/parent)
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/parent)
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/parent)
Nov. 21
Nov. 22-23
No School/Staff and Students
No School /Thanksgiving
4:00 – 7:30
4:00 – 7:30
7:30 – 3:00
Dec. 21
Christmas Parties/ End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester
Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 No School – Winter Break
Jan. 2
Jan. 21
Classes Resume
No School/Staff and Students
Feb. 14
Feb. 18
Valentine Parties
No School/Staff and Students
Mar. 7
Mar. 11
Mar. 13
Mar. 14
Mar. 17 – 21
End of 3rd Quarter
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/ parent)
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/parent)
Teacher/Parent Conferences (report card sent home w/parent)
No School - Spring Break
April 18
No School/Staff and Students
May 1
May 8
May 22
Kindergarten Round Up
Field Day
Last Day of School (full day) (report card sent home with student)
4:00 – 7:30
3:45 – 7:00
7:30 – 3:00
2
MUNSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
2007 – 2008
SUPPLY LIST
PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON ALL SUPPLIES
EARLY CHILDHOOD
1 Change of clothes including socks
1 Container of Elmer’s glue
1 Box of 16 Crayola crayons
1 Box of tissue
1 Package of Crayola wide markers
6 Glue sticks
1 Backpack – no wheels
HALF DAY KINDERGARTEN
1 4 oz. container of Elmer’s glue
1 Large box of tissue
1 School size plastic supplies box
4 #2 pencils (not primary size)
1 Pair 5” plastic safety scissors with metal cutting edges (we recommend Fiskar brand)
1 Regular box of 8 Crayola brand crayons (not jumbo)
1 Regular box of 24 Crayola brand crayons
1 Package Crayola Washable markers
6 Glue sticks
1 Box zip-lock storage bags – gallon or pint
1 backpack (should be big enough to hold large library books) – no wheels
1 pair of new tennis shoes to be kept at school (optional but highly recommended)
ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN
1 4 oz. container of Elmer’s glue
1 Large box of tissue
1 School size plastic supplies box
1 Package 12 count Yellow #2 pencils, no fancy ones
1 Pair 5” plastic safety scissors with metal cutting edges (we recommend Fiskar brand)
4 Regular boxes of 8 Crayola brand crayons (not jumbo)
1 Regular box of 24 Crayola brand crayons
2 Packages Crayola Washable markers
8 Glue sticks
1 Box zip-lock storage bags – boys bring gallon bags, girls bring pint bags
4 Low odor dry erase markers
1 Backpack (should be big enough to hold large library books) – no wheels
1 Kindermat
1 Pair of new tennis shoes to be kept at school (optional but highly recommended)
3
PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON ALL SUPPLIES
1st GRADE
1 Set Prang watercolors
8 Standard yellow #2 pencils
4 Boxes of Crayola crayons (1 box of 8 crayons and 3 boxes of 24 crayons)
1 Set of Crayola Classic Washable Markers (wide)
2 Large boxes of tissue
2 Large containers of 7 5/8 oz. Elmer’s white glue
2 Erasers (large)
1 Pair 5” scissors (we recommend metal Fiskar brand)
2 Dry erase markers – blue or black
1 Yellow highlighter
1 School supply box – 8”x5” size ONLY!
BOYS - 1 box zip-lock gallon size storage bags
GIRLS – 1 box zip-lock quart size storage bags
1 backpack – no wheels
2nd GRADE
12 #2 pencils (NO MECHANICAL PENCILS)
2 Regular boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
4 Large erasers
1 Small container Elmer’s white glue
1 Pair 5” pointed scissors (we recommend metal Fiskar brand)
1 School supply box
1Yellow, green, blue, red, purple and orange plain 2 bottom pocket folders (no metal prongs), no plastic
2 Llarge boxes of tissue
1 Box wide Crayola Water Color Markers (original or primary colors only)
6 Glue sticks
1 New, white 100% cotton t-shirt (This shirt is used to tie-dye and will be worn at the beginning and end
of the year.
Since t-shirts will shrink, make sure size will be appropriate for both times.)
2 Yellow highlighters
4 Dry erase markers – We recommend Expo brand
1 Box zip-lock bags, any size
1 Box colored pencils, 12 or 24 pack
1 Backpack – no wheels
1 Pencil bag
4
U.S.D. #263 – MULVANE
DISTRICT EXIT OUTCOMES
Students will demonstrate the ability to access and use information.
Students will have the skills needed to adapt a changing technological society.
Students will have the skills necessary to communicate effectively.
Students will demonstrate effective problem-solving skills necessary to be self- directed learners.
Students will understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Students will use leadership and group skills to manage interpersonal relationships within diverse
settings.
Students will demonstrate academic skills and comprehension in reading, language arts, math, science,
and social studies.
Students will have knowledge and skills essential to live a healthy and productive life.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for the Arts.
Adopted by BOE – May 22, 1995
W.D. MUNSON PRIMARY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
I pledge to treasure Munson Primary as a place to learn and grow by being honest and fair to all I know.
To show respect and be kind to all I meet, to be responsible and to work hard each day of the week, to
strive to be the best I can be, so all can succeed in our school family.
5
SCHOOL INFORMATION
W. D. Munson Primary School has approximately 450 students in Pre-K through Grade 2 with 2 sections of 4 Year Olds at
Risk, 3 sections of 1/2 day Early Childhood, 4 sections of 1/2 day Kindergarten, 4 sections of Full Day Kindergarten, 7
sections of 1st grade and 7 sections of 2nd grade. Our average class size is 20 and we maintain a strong academic program in
the areas of language arts, math, science, social studies and health. Students also receive instruction in music, physical
education, art, and library and have programs available in Title 1 reading & math, resource room, speech and counseling. Our
first and second grade students take the NWEA test of language arts, reading and math at the beginning and end of the year.
As we are increasingly aware of the accountability of school and student progress, these testing processes are very important to
the documentation of our efforts as teachers and supporters of the learning environment.
We have a highly experienced teaching staff. Our building is also serviced by paraprofessionals, health room staff, aides,
secretarial and custodial staff, along with a school psychology department. The areas of transportation and food service and
our powerful volunteer force also actively serve the needs of students at Munson Primary School.
WORD OF THE MONTH
Sept.-FRIENDSHIP
Dec.-MANNERS
March-EFFORT
Oct.-SELF-CONTROL
Jan.-HONESTY
April-RESPONSIBLE
Nov.-CARING
Feb.-RESPECT
May-COOPERATION
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Wednesday, August 15, will be the first day of classes for all students attending Munson Primary School. The first day of
school will be a full day. Please be sure to verify with the bus barn, 777-0501, what bus your child will be riding especially if
you plan on bringing them to school the first day. This will be a great help at dismissal time!
BOOK RENTAL FEES
These fees are available in the office. Parents are encouraged to pay Book Rental fees at the time of enrollment and all
checks should be made payable to Munson Primary. Please do not ask the office to hold checks for a later date.
SCHOOL LUNCH FEES
Breakfast fees are $1.30 per day, lunch fees are $2.00 per day. Parents are encouraged to pay school lunch fees at the time
of enrollment and all checks should be made payable to Munson Primary.
TRANSPORTATION
The school buses will follow essentially the same routes as last year. There probably will be some changes after school has
started. Parents, whose children did not ride the bus last year but will be riding this year, please call the Transportation
Supervisor, 777-0501, so that arrangements can be made.
PLEASE KNOW YOUR CHILD’S BUS NUMBER/DRIVER WHEN CONTACTING THE BUS BARN FOR
CONCERNS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS MAKES IT MUCH EASIER TO ADDRESS YOUR
QUESTIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER. THANK YOU.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All kindergarten children and children entering Kansas schools for the first time are reminded that they will need to present to
the school an original, state birth certificate, physician’s health examination form and the State of Kansas Certificate of
Immunization before entering school. These forms may be obtained from the nurse’s office at any of the five attendance
centers. The school nurse will be available during enrollment to help update student health records, and to help answer any
questions or problems related to health records and procedures.
Parents are reminded that children are required to be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2007 to be eligible to enter
kindergarten for the 2007-08 school year. Parents may call the school nurse at 777-0151, to answer specific questions or obtain
additional information concerning immunization requirements. Non-compliance with policies will be enforced by exclusion
from school after 90 calendar days of the student’s entry into school.
6
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Directory information may be published about students attending U.S.D. 263 schools. Should you wish to have this
information withheld from publication, you should contact the school office. Directory information includes the following:
Student’s Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Parents’ Name.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Superintendent of Schools--777-1102
Assistant Superintendent----777-3003
Mulvane High School--------777-1183
Mulvane Middle School-----777-2022
Mulvane Grade School------777-1981
Munson Primary School-----777-0151
Special Education Office----777-0256
Transportation Supervisor---777-0501
Food Service Supervisor-----777-0442
CLASS PLACEMENT
Placement considerations are given to those professional and parental recommendations that are indicative of special needs.
Valid input is welcome and helpful in this process as is your support and understanding. Parents will be allowed to make 1
request for a teacher that they do not want due to conflicts. The principal will have the final say on all decisions. 1/2 day
Kindergarten students living within 2 1/2 miles from school will attend the p.m. sessions. Consideration will be given to
scheduling preferences but not all requests can be granted due to balancing of class sessions. Class lists will be posted outside
the school building following enrollment and will be final at that time. Thank you.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Student insurance forms will be available at enrollment time. Please have them returned to the school office no later than the
date published indicating your preference concerning this option. If it is not returned by this date, we will assume that you
have chosen to not accept the policy regarding this option.
BICYCLES
For the safety of your child and others, we do not allow bicycles, skates or skate boards at school. Other personal property of
students should be brought to school only with the permission of the child’s teacher.
SCHOOL CLOSING IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
Radio and T.V. stations in the Wichita area will be contacted if school will not be held or will start later than usual because of
inclement weather. Stations will be notified by 6:30 a.m. if there is to be no school or a change in the starting time for that day.
It is recommended that parents listen to radio or T.V. announcements so arrangements can be made for children to arrive home
safely.
PLEASE BE SURE TO DRESS YOUR CHILDREN FOR OUTSIDE ACTIVITY IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER
WHEN COMING TO SCHOOL - layers work well. We will be outside for recess unless moisture or windchill is a problem.
We will use 10 degrees wind chill as a guideline but will also consider temperature, wind chill, dampness, and overall weather
pattern in determining whether recess will be inside or outside. Children are better learners following activity periods such as
recess. A parent may request to have their child stay in for recess following an illness however, any prolonged request must be
accompanied by a physicians statement.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Willful destruction of school property cannot be tolerated. Students who willfully destroy property will be required to make
restitution. If cost is involved, the principal will make a fair estimate and notify parents.
7
PARTIES
Birthday parties and other special parties may be held no longer than 15 minutes of the day. Please make arrangements with
the child’s teacher. Party invitations may not be passed out at school unless everyone in the classroom receives an invitation.
REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS TO PARENTS
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled at the conclusion of the 1st nine weeks and prior to the end of the 3rd nine week
period. The emphasis will be on indicating to the parents the overall academic progress of the student as well as any other
notable concerns or delightful news to share! Report cards will then be sent home with the student at the end of each of the
reporting periods (2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter). Your child’s teacher as well as any staff member will gladly set up a conference
at any time. Any child transferring into the district, who has not completed a satisfactory number of days in order to assess
progress, will not be issued a grade card for that grading period.
TELEPHONE CALLS
The school telephone is for business calls only. Please try to make all necessary plans with your child before they leave in the
morning. Children may use the phone in case of emergency or emergent need with permission from their teacher. When a
parent calls the school and wishes to speak to a teacher, the office will ask for your number and have the teacher call as soon as
possible.
VISITORS
Parents are always welcome at the school. Visitors are asked to enter the school through the front doors and check in at the
office. Children may visit only if accompanied by an adult.
LOST AND FOUND
Parents, please check the school’s lost and found when garments, etc. are missing.
Many articles of clothing are never claimed by pupils.
PETS
Please secure the school’s and the teacher’s permission before bringing a pet to school. Release forms must be signed in the
office indicating that proper vaccinations have been given. The parent should bring the pet, stay until it has been shown to the
students, and then take it home. No animals should be transported on the school bus. It may not be appropriate for some
animals to be handled by students. This will be directed by the building principal.
HOMEWORK REQUESTS
Please call requests for homework into the school office by 12:00 noon in order that teachers have sufficient time
to gather materials to send home.
WEAPONS
Article XIV, section XXXIX regarding this issue states:
Any student who has weaponry, whether it be of a hardware, chemical, or fluid nature, or simulated weaponry on their person
or their possessions in a school building, on school property, on school transportation vehicles, or at a school function, will
have that weaponry confiscated. When such weaponry, in the opinion of the Administration, could endanger the student in
question or endanger others, the incident will be cause for the initiation of immediate procedures used for expulsion from
school attendance. If the incident involves criminal action, the case will be turned over to the local law enforcement agency for
prosecution.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WEAPONS WOULD INCLUDE: POCKET KNIVES, RAZOR BLADES, ETC. ALL SUCH
ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON AT SCHOOL.
8
OTHER
Students entering Mulvane schools from non-accredited settings will be tested by the USD 263 staff to determine appropriate
grade level placement. Testing dates will be set upon enrollment. Important information/records concerning student’s needs
should be communicated to the building principal at the time of enrollment so that proper consideration may be given to
placement, etc. Particularly issues such as custody arrangements or special situations should be communicated to the building
principal annually (court-orders etc.) or as they arise so that appropriate measures may be instituted for the safety of all
children at school. In addition, the student’s legal name must be given to the school office and will be kept on official school
documents until such time that a name change has been legally made.
BOE POLICIES
A copy of the Board of Education policy handbook is available in the principle’s office. Please note that our district and school
promote a drug/alcohol free environment (See Article XIV. General policies section XXXVI) and does not allow cleat-type
soles on shoes or suggestive/obscene writing on clothing. Hats are not permissible inside the school building. We discourage
the use of hats at recess unless warranted by weather.
SCHOOL HOURS
Classes will begin at 7:55 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.
Morning ECH and Kindergarten: 7:55 a.m. - 11:12 a.m.
Afternoon ECH and Kindergarten: 12:10 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
Lunch Hours: KDG 11:00 – 11:25, 1st Grade 11:35 - 12:00
2nd Grade 12:05– 12:30
1 hour late start every Wednesday, beginning August 15 th
On Late Start classes will begin at 8:55 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.
Morning ECH and Kindergarten: 8:55 a.m. – 11:12 a.m.
Afternoon ECH and Kindergarten: 12:10 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Breakfast: 8:40 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.
Building doors will open at 7:40 a.m., 8:40 a.m. on Wednesdays for students wishing to eat breakfast. Breakfast will not be
served past 7:55 a.m., 8:55 a.m. on Wednesdays except for late buses. In this event, breakfast passes will be issued. When the
entrances are full, K-2nd grade students will be brought into the gym. Early Childhood students will go directly to their
classroom. Students will be seated in rows and asked to follow these expectations:
You may visit with the person on either side of you only with a quiet voice.
All property, including lunch, should stay in your backpack.
You should walk in a single file line when entering the building and going to the classroom.
You may stop at the paper/pencil machine only if purchasing an item.
If you enter the building by another door, you must go straight to the gym.
All other students who walk or are dropped off should plan to arrive no earlier than 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m. on
Wednesdays (provided that they do not wish to eat breakfast).
Students eating breakfast will remain in the gym until the 1st bell rings.
Students will be brought into the building immediately should temperatures warrant.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM
Each student has an account in which we charge breakfast and lunch purchases. Any amount of money may be deposited into
that account. Students can turn their money into their teacher or parents may pay in the office. Please do not ask the office to
hold checks for a later date.
Students who would like an extra milk will need to bring .35 cents. This cost may not be charged. Family members are
welcome to join their student for lunch. We would appreciate it if you would call the office by 9:00 A.M. so that the kitchen
staff can prepare an extra tray. Adult lunches may be paid in the office.
When a student’s account balance falls below $2.00 a letter will be sent home with the student on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday only. Students who are over-drawn in their account will be expected to eat breakfast at home and bring a packed
lunch.
9
Substitutions may be made in the meal components if a student is unable, because of medical or other special dietary needs, to
consume such foods. Such substitutions shall be made only when supported by a statement from a recognized medical
authority, which includes recommended alternate foods. Schools may be reimbursed for such meals only if the statement from
a recognized medical authority is on file in the school. The state requires that the medical statement be renewed each school
term.
BREAKFAST RULES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Students will come to the breakfast tables and sit in the order in which they arrive.
Students will not be allowed to go to the restroom until after they have finished their breakfast.
Students will be handed a pass and the time written on it as to when they left the breakfast room.
Students will be asked to speak in a quiet voice during the time they are eating breakfast.
Students will not be allowed to walk around the tables while they are eating breakfast.
LUNCHROOM RULES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Students will walk in the lunchroom and halls.
Students will be asked to stay in their seats and keep their feet under the table.
Students may talk quietly with their neighbors.
Students are asked to raise their hand if they need help.
Do not throw food or utensils.
When the whistle blows no talking will be allowed.
Students are asked to clean up their area, both the table and the floor.
Students are asked to scrape their tray - do not hit the tray on the trashcans.
When in line students will face forward with their hands to their sides and there will be no talking.
Use the I Care Rules.
PLAYGROUND RULES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
No wrestling, hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting, biting, etc. Parents will be notified of all physical offenses that
involve their child. After three physical offenses your child is subject to suspension from lunch recess.
Students are asked to stay inside the fence at all times.
Use the I Care Rules when on the playground.
Students are asked to get off all equipment and stand still when the freeze whistle blows.
When in line students will face forward with their hands to their sides and there will be no talking until they have
entered the classroom.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Students will be dismissed and escorted by a teacher at dismissal time from the building. We ask for the assistance of parents
during this time to help make sure students are kept safe.
NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ON WESTVIEW DRIVE BETWEEN 7:30 A.M AND 8:00 A.M. AND 2:40 P.M.
AND 3:10 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ON WESTVIEW DRIVE BETWEEN 8:30
A.M. AND 9:00 A.M. This area is reserved for buses only.
When picking up your child from school, please use the Munson Primary School parking lot adjacent to Wildcat Boulevard.
Entrance should be by First Street only. No cars will be allowed east of the Middle School parking lot at dismissal time.
Students will be escorted to this area if they are being picked up by car. Space for 3 buses directly in front of the school’s
entrance will be reserved for Kindergarten buses from 10:40 a.m. until 11:20 a.m.
No parking is permitted in the courtyard area. We will make every effort to secure crosswalk guards at Second Street, Wildcat
Boulevard, and Plaza Lane during entrance/dismissal times. Parents and students should cross all streets mentioned at the
crosswalk guarded by a crosswalk guard. Parents dropping off their child in the a.m., should also utilize the Munson Primary
School parking lot as Second Street will be blocked off for bus entrance only until all buses are in. Thank you for your help in
these matters and please remember to use caution when driving at movement times.
10
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT PROCEDURES AND BUILDING ENTRANCES
All students must be checked out through the office. A signature will be required from persons checking students out. All
children will be dismissed from the office area (i.e., person signing the child out will be asked to wait in the office until the
child arrives). I.D. may be requested at the time of checkout. All visitors should report to the school office upon arriving in
the building where they will be asked to signed in and get a visitor’s badge to wear. All doors in the building will be secured at
all times. This procedure should not be affected by inclement weather.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is necessary to maximize the benefits of educational opportunity. Any student who is absent from school
misses out on many aspects of the learning experience. The principal or his/her designated representative will determine if any
absence is excused or unexcused according to the following criteria.
Excused Absences
A. Death in the family (defined according to the district guidelines)
B. Personal illness with doctor’s note
C. Professional appointments (Doctor, Lawyer, Dentist)
D. Pre- arranged absence requested by parents (i.e. extenuation circumstances from funeral arrangements,
policy/SRS involvement)
If the student is absent or will be late or picked up early, the parent is asked to call the office by 10:00 a.m. (1:00 p.m. for
afternoon situations only) to report the nature and expected duration of the absence. For any student from whom a phone call
is not received, contact will be made by the school office. Children are to be counted absent from school for every reason.
If the bus is late, a tardy will not be recorded. Any child who is inexcusably absent from school for either three (3)
consecutive days or five (5) or more days in any given semester shall be considered a truant. Such students shall be
reported to the juvenile authorities in the county in which the student resides.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES - DISTRICT POLICY
(1) Absences should be accompanied by a parental call or note to the office.
(2) All day kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students will be allowed 49 unexcused periods per semester. 4 Year Olds At Risk
and Half Day Kdg. students will be allowed 21 unexcused periods per semester. Absences in excess of these periods will
be made up hour per hour during Saturday detention. Absences which are accompanied by written doctor’s orders or a
note from a doctor shall be exempt from the make-up time policy. All absences not accompanied by doctor’s information
shall be counted toward make-up time. In special situations the make up policy may be waived by the Principal as a result
of the outcome of a conference with parents of the student in question.
Approved by Board 9/26/83
(3) Out of School Suspensions will receive “0” credit for all work missed but will not be accompanied by any additional grade
cut. Tests may be taken for credit.
(4) Medical notes to excuse students (pertaining to B.O.E. attendance policy) must be provided during the grading period in
which they occur. When the illness occurs during the last week of the grading period, this time limit will be extended one
week. Doctor’s notes to excuse students going to an appointment are good for only 1/2 day.
(5) Students sent home from the nurse’s office will be exempt from the absence policy for the day they are sent home and the
following day.
(6) School officials will attempt to notify parents of potential attendance problems.
(7) In-school suspensions will be required to do their assignments for credit. Tests will be full credit.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
Unexcused absences will be made up during Saturday detention hour for hour.
TARDIES – DISTRICT POLICY
4 tardies will be given per semester. Students will be counted tardy from 7:56 to 8:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, 8:56 to 9:30 a.m.
Students arriving after 8:30/9:30 will be counted as absent. Tardies do not include scheduled doctor/dentist appointments with
documentation from the referring medical organization. Time assigned for tardies is cumulative (1 hour for 4 th tardy , 2 hours
for 5th tardy, etc)
Excessive tardies will be handled by the principal on an individual basis.
11
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Saturday school will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon. 4 year old at Risk, K-6 students will serve Saturday
School/detention at the Mulvane Grade School located at 411 SE Louis Blvd. Entrance will be at the far end of the building
along the one-way street. Students will need to go directly to the assigned area to serve their time. No student will be allowed
to serve if they arrive after 8:00 a.m. Once a student has made up the maximum amount of time available for the time they
need to make-up, they must leave the building at that time. A ten minute break will be given from 9:55 -10:05. This will be
the only break allowed. Students who violate this policy will not be credited with the time served. Students will have two
Saturdays to begin to make-up the time they have been assigned. Written notification will be sent home with the student
informing the parent of the amount of time assigned. Failure to return the form indicating which Saturday the student will be
present, may result in additional time being assigned upon being notified by the building principal. Parents may request to
serve with or in place of the child except for discipline issues.
Students will be expected to make up all the time they have been assigned or as much as possible on the Saturday that they
serve. Time should be served on consecutive Saturdays unless other arrangements are made with the building principal.
Failure to make up the time during the two week period will result in the student being suspended from school one, three, or
five days. The length of suspension shall be progressive. After the suspension is completed, the student must begin to make
up their time on the next Saturday. The school will make every possible attempt to explore alternatives prior to
recommendation for long-term suspension. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Students must either study or
read during this time and it is their responsibility to have this material when they report at 8:00 a.m. Failure to comply with the
rules may result in additional time being assigned.
DISCIPLINE
The following offenses will warrant referrals to the office:
1. Sexual actions/comments
2. Harm to self or others
3. Defiant behavior
4. Leaving school property unauthorized
5. Weapons*
6. Vandalism*
7. Documented use of profane language
8. Drug/alcohol use or possession*
9. Theft*
* Law enforcement officials will be contacted or in any other instance warranting
Offenses may warrant an automatic referral or may reflect documented concerns or degree depending on the
situation/circumstance. Positive reinforcement will be used as well.
Students will be assigned Saturday school for disciplinary issues according to the following procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Conference with student/parent by phone or written notice/prevention-intervention strategies employed as needed.
In-school suspension assigned.
In-school suspension assigned/parent conference/ referral to Student Assistance Program.
In-school suspension/Saturday School assigned at 2 hour increments.
Out-of-school suspension assigned accordingly.
Principal discretion is maintained for serious offences or warranting circumstances.
Appeals may be made to the building principal by the parent. This decision may be appealed to the USD 263
Board of Education at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
12
ILLNESS/ACCIDENTS
Parents should be reasonably sure each morning that their children are in good health before sending them to school. If they
become ill at school or if an accident or concern arises, every attempt will be made to contact the parent as the situation
warrants. If parents cannot be reached, services of a doctor will be secured if the situation seems to be serious. If a child is ill,
a member of the school staff may transport a child home if there is no telephone or other transportation available. In no case
shall medicine be administered by the school without the written permission of the parent or doctor. Medicals forms
are available in the nurse’s office.
Absence Due to Illness
So that we will know what illnesses we have in our classrooms and what symptoms to look for in other students, we are asking
you to send written excuses stating the nature of the illness with your child when he or she returns to school. Children with
fevers should not return to school until fever is gone for 24 hours.
Communicable Diseases
The Health Department sets up regulations for control of these diseases, and the following are times of exclusion from school:
1. Measles – 7 days after rash appears.
2. Chickenpox – 6 days after first eruption.
3. Mumps – 9 days after start of illness or until swelling is gone.
4. Rubella (German Measles) – 5 days after rash appears.
5. Pinkeye – until treatment is started and no eye discharge.
6. Impetigo – until under medical treatment.
7. Head Lice – until proper treatment with prescribed shampoo, and the presence of all live bugs and nits (eggs)
removed from hair.
Children with strep throat, scarlet fever, or ringworm must have written release from doctor or Health Department to return to
school.
Immunizations
All students enrolled in USD 263 are required to have o file in their school health records proof of having had at least the
following immunizations:
4 DPT
3 Polio
2 MMR – (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
3 Hepatitis B
2 Varicella (Chickenpox)
Any new students coming into the District will have 90 days to provide us with such information. Students with incomplete or
no immunization records after this period of time will be excluded from school.
13
MUNSON PRIMARY ACTIVITY PERMISSION FORM
*Please return to classroom teacher*
I, ____________________________, give my permission for my child,
____________________, to attend field trips scheduled from the classroom or school at
Munson Primary for the 2007-08 school year. I understand that it is my responsibility to
notify the school/classroom teacher should I not wish for my child to participate in an
individual field trip/classroom project prior to the date of the event.
*Please Note: Parents! This will take the place of requiring a signature every time your
child’s teacher or grade level schedules a field trip/class project that involves any type of
travel (walking, bus transportation, etc.) during the school year. We hope that this is a
more convenient way of obtaining your needed permission. Communication will still
come from your child’s teacher prior to any scheduled event. We also ask your
cooperation when sponsoring field trips in bringing small children only when absolutely
necessary. Seating at particular events can be very tight and may result in not enough
seating for the students attending from the school. As well, this can be a special time for
you and your child attending Munson. As always, we appreciate your time in sponsoring
activities. Thank you.
14
Regulations For Computer Usage
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Students are given a code with which to sign on. They may choose their own passwords, which are recorded with the computer
coordinator. Students are not to sign on using another’s password nor are they to give permission to others.
Students have a menu of programs appropriate for their class work. Under no circumstances should students attempt to access programs
not on their menu.
Students are not to attempt to access another student’s work. They may not copy work from, alter, or even just “peek” at another
student’s disk or file.
Students are not to use any diskettes in the network computer drives except those provided by the school. In addition, they are not to
take their assigned diskettes from the classroom unless they have permission from the teacher.
There will be no acts of vandalism.
Food or drinks are not allowed near any computer.
Inappropriate language or graphics are not allowed on files or on electronic mail.
Penalty For Computer Misconduct
Any student who breaks any of the rules listed above or in any other way breaches the integrity of the system will have his/her sign-on code
removed from the system. That means that he/she will not be able to use the computer at all for the remainder of the semester.
I have read the computer regulations. I understand these rules and agree to abide by them.
Student _____________________________________________________
Date _____________________
Parent ______________________________________________________
U.S.D. 263 Mulvane, Kansas
Technology Plan
Section 10-049 Computer Usage/Internet/Network
Technology in U.S.D. 263 is a part of our everyday teaching and learning process. The use of technological advancements is an essential part
of the workplace and world. U.S.D. 263 maintains clear regulations regarding use of the district’s computers, network and Internet
privileges. All district employees and students are expected to adhere to these published regulations. Full access will be granted unless
restrictive consequences are necessary. The district may maintain filtering but does not guarantee the scope or nature of information that may
be encountered through its technology services. Parents, students and employees will be able to access regulations. These approved
regulations are on file with the Clerk of the Board and in each building.
STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
All use of the Internet must support education and research and must be consistent with the purposes of U.S.D. 263.
Any use of the network to facilitate illegal activity is prohibited. K.S.A. 21-3755
Any use of the network for commercial or for profit purposes is prohibited.
Use of the network for non-school related communication is prohibited.
Any use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.
Network accounts are to be used only by those authorized to use the account from authorized purposes.
Communications via the network should not be assumed to be private or privileged information.
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.
Us of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer’s computing system and/or damage the software
components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.
Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other threatening or intimidating behavior are prohibited.
The illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on computers is prohibited.
Use of the network to access obscene, objectionable, or pornographic material is prohibited.
Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable is prohibited.
Students will not reveal their full name, phone number, or give out their home addresses on any communications on the Internet.
Each building principal or their designated representative and the District Technology Director will control access to the Network in
each building. Abuse of the use privilege may result in temporary or permanent loss of local Internet/Network access.
A detailed copy of the U.S.D. 263 Network Conditions, Rules, and Acceptable Use Regulations is available in each school office for
student/parent review.
15
NOTICE
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with a
disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Section 504/ADA defines a person with a disability as anyone who:
Has mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person’s major life
activities; has a record of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or is regarded
as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
The school has the responsibility to provide adjustments, modifications and provide necessary services to eligible individuals with
disabilities.
U.S.D. 263 acknowledges its responsibility under Section 504/ADA to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel
and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability shall knowingly be permitted in any program or practice in the school.
Notice of Nondiscrimination (which includes the appointment of the district coordinator for Title VI, IX, and Section 504) – Front of BOE
policy handbook
Grievance Procedures – BOE Policy 10-033
OCR VOC/ED GUIDELINES
Civil Rights Comprehensive Notification for Mulvane Unified School District #263
In compliance with the Executive Order 11246; Title II of the Education Amendments of 1976; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964; as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and all other Federal, State, School rules, laws, regulations and policies, the Mulvane Unified
School District No. 263 shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin or handicap in the educational programs or
activities which it operates.
It is the intent of Mulvane Unified School District #263 to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain
discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations and operations. Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been
established for students, their parents and employees who feel discrimination has been shown by the local education agency.
Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to:
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Dr. Donna Augustine-Shaw, Supt., 628 E. Mulvane, Box 130, Mulvane KS 67110
(316) 777-1102
SECTION 504 COORDINATOR
Dr. Donna Augustine-Shaw, Supt., 628 E. Mulvane, Box 130, Mulvane KS 67110
(316) 777-1102
Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 complaints can also be file with the Regional Office for Civil Rights.
Address correspondence to:
Regional Office for Civil Rights, 324 East 11th, Kansas City MO 64106
All students attending Mulvane Unified School District No. 263 may participate in education programs and activities including, but
not limited to, health, physical education, music and vocational and technical education regardless of race, color, national origin, age,
handicap or sex.
Section 10-041 Racial Harassment
Racial harassment will not be tolerated in the USD 263 school district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board
members, administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school
district is strictly prohibited.
Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which:
1. Affords an individual different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits
the ability of the individual to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school and or district;
2. Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic or work environment; or
3. Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or an
employee’s productivity or the ability of either to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school or
district.
Racial harassment shall include, but not be limited to (1) inappropriate racial slurs, (2) racial insults, (3) racial intimidations, (4) employment
decisions based on racial issues, (5) creation of hostile or intimidating working or learning environment based on racial overtones.
No district employee shall racially harass, be racially harassed, or fail to investigate or refer a complaint of racial harassment for
investigation. Complaints of racial harassment by employees will be promptly investigated and resolved. Initiation of a complaint of racial
harassment will not adversely affect the job security or status of an employee, nor will it affect his or her compensation or work assignment.
Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, against any employee. Complaints initiated by
16
students shall not affect their school status or academic standing. Students who violate this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary
action up to and including expulsion from the school district.
Employees who believe that they have been subjected to racial harassment should discuss the problem with their immediate supervisor. If an
employee’s immediate supervisor is the alleged harasser; the employee should discuss the problem with the building principal or
superintendent.
Students who believe that they have been subjected to racial harassment should discuss the situation with their building administrator. If the
administrator is the alleged harasser, the student should discuss the matter with the superintendent of schools. If the superintendent is the
alleged harasser in any situation, the matter should be discussed with the Board of Education President. If the Board of Education as a whole
or individual members acting in capacity as a Board Member is the alleged harasser, the matter should be addressed in writing to the Clerk of
the Board and the School District Attorney for resolution.
Employees and students who do not believe that the matter is appropriately resolved through this meeting may file a written complaint under
the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. Confidentiality shall be maintained throughout the complaint procedure.
Approved by BOE 1/8/01
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral of
applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional
agreements with Unified School District No. 263 are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person
having inquiries concerning Unified School District No. 263’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section
504 is directed to contact Donna Augustine-Shaw, 628 E. Mulvane, P.O. Box 130, Mulvane, KS 67110, Telephone No. 777-1102. Donna
Augustine-Shaw has been designated by Unified School District No. 263 to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with the regulations
implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of
Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.
Section 10-033. Grievance Procedures
The USD 263 Board of Education has adopted the following resolution relating to Grievance Procedures:
1. The Local Education Agency recognizes the right of employees and students to express their grievances and to seek a solution
concerning disagreements arising from working conditions, employment practices or differences in interpretation of policy which might
arise between the LEA and its employees.
2. The procedures for processing grievances shall be as follows:
a. Should a grievant or the representative feel, after oral discussion with the supervisor, that the grievant’s rights under LEA Policy
have been violated, they may originate a grievance. The grievant and/or the representative shall, within 180 days of the date the
grievance occurred, present the facts, in writing, to the proper supervisor, department head or a designated representative of the
LEA. The decision of such official shall be made, in writing, to the grievant within ten (10) days.
b. Should the grievant decide that the reply of the supervisor, department head or representative is
unsatisfactory, the grievant shall, within ten (10) working days, submit an appeal to the Superintendent of Schools. The decision of
the Superintendent of Schools shall be made, in writing, to the grievant or the representative within then (10) days.
c. Should the grievant decide that the reply of the Superintendent of Schools is unsatisfactory, the matter may be appealed, within ten
(10) working days, to a Grievance Committee which shall be established as follows:
1. The grievant or the representative may designate one (1) member.
2. The Superintendent of Schools or the representative shall appoint one (1) member.
3. The two members appointed, as provided in 1 and 2 above, shall agree upon a third member.
4. In the event the grievant representative and the LEA representative cannot agree upon a third member of the Grievance
Committee within a period of ten (10) working days, the President of the local BOE shall designate a third member.
5. The Grievance Committee, as provided in “c” shall meet within a period of ten (10) working days after the appointment of the
third member of the Committee and set the matter for hearing and shall render its decision as promptly as possible. A decision
of the Grievance Committee may be reached upon the concurrence of any two (2) of the three members.
6. The Grievance Committee shall keep a complete record of any hearing before it, including any exhibits or papers submitted to
it in connection with the hearing and a complete transcript of any testimony taken. Upon rendering its decision, the complete
record shall be filed in the office of the Superintendent of Schools and shall be available to the grievant, the grievant’s
representative or the LEA’s representative.
d. In the event the decision of the Grievance Committee is unsatisfactory to either the grievant or the
Superintendent of Schools, either may, within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision of the Grievance Committee, file a written
notice of appeal to the local Board of Education.
e. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the President of the local Board of Education shall cause the
Transcript of the hearing before the Grievance Committee to be filed with the Board of Education who shall review such record.
The decision of the local Board of Education, upon such review, shall be final.
f. If the decision is deemed unsatisfactory by the complainant(s), a complaint of alleged discrimination may be filed with the:
Kansas Commission on Civil Rights
Landon State Office Building, 8th Floor, 900 Jackson, Suite 851 South, Topeka Kansas 66612-1258
Equal Employment Opportunity, 911Walnut, 10th Floor, Kansas City Kansas 64106
17
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Civil Rights, 10110 N. Executive Hills Blvd., Kansas City MO 64153
Approved by Board 10-23-89
Article 10
18