Dear Parents/Guardians,
We ask that you read over this handbook with your child/children and help them to understand the rules and
procedures. There is very useful information that pertains to Gasconade C-4 School and school bus procedures that you
and your child/children need to understand.
We know this year will be great and hope you and your child/children will help make that happen.
If you should have any questions about the information in this handbook, please feel free to contact our office for
further explanation. (417) 532-4821.
We ask that you sign and return this page as soon as possible to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for your time.
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Gasconade C-4 School District
Student – Parent Handbook
Wildcats
Gasconade C-4 School
32959 Hwy 32
Falcon, MO 65470
Phone – (417) 532-4821
Fax – (417) 532-0615
A Fully Accredited School District
2005-2015 School of Distinction
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Revised 08/25/15
Student – Parent Handbook
Gasconade C-4 School
Jim Bogle, Superintendent
This handbook is designed to be a guide for parents, students and faculty members whose responsibility lies in reading
and understanding the rules and regulations set forth by the school policy and Missouri State Law.
No handbook is all-inclusive. Situations often arise for which no written policy is available. These situations are handled
by those responsible in a responsible way to be beneficial for the student’s well-being.
Please spend some time reviewing this information with your child and becoming familiar with how Gasconade C-4
School District’s policies and procedures work.
The Gasconade C-4 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in the areas of
employment, admission or student activities.
Policies, procedures and regulations specified in this handbook supersede all previous handbooks and become effective when
adopted by the Gasconade C-4 School Board.
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Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to Gasconade C-4
School’s current school year. I look forward to meeting new students and catching
up with the existing ones.
Parents of our students: teachers play a significant role in the academic
success of our children. With that fact in mind, all parents are encouraged to take
an active role in your child’s educational experience. You are always welcome at
school to visit with any of our office staff including myself, as well as your child’s
teacher. I would also like to invite you to get actively involved as a volunteer here,
particularly in the Parent Teacher Organization. There is a very strong correlation
between parent involvement, children’s educational accomplishment and life. We
are excited about this school year and hope that it is exciting and rewarding to all
students. We also want to assure you that the faculty and support staff will devote
their best efforts to insure your child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
With your continued help and cooperation this will be another great year for the
children and community of Gasconade C-4 School District.
Sincerely,
Jim Bogle
Superintendent
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Beliefs
Gasconade C-4 School beliefs include the following:
Education is a means of living the present and preparing for the future.
Through education, the individual may discover and achieve his/her
capabilities.
The opportunity to learn must be presented to all students.
Educators, students, parents/guardians all have responsibilities to the
education of our children.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Gasconade C-4 School District is to educate,
encourage, and to equip students to become life-long learners who are
responsible citizens, able to contribute to an ever-changing society.
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Gasconade C4 School District
2015-2016 Personnel
Board of Education
Amanda Armstrong
Michael Adams
Matthew Fore
Annette Griffin
Dustin Young
Phil Menley
Eddie Armstrong
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Member
Member
Member
Member
Education Staff
Dr. Jim Bogle
Jonni Pettyjohn
Superintendent
Principal / Title I
Donna Mitchell
Laura Norris
Jaquetta Sharp
Janis Mansker
Melissa Abbott
John Peterson
Tammy Starner
Bethany Morrow
Rhonda Armstrong
Jane Baughman
Myra McMillen
Danny McMillen
Pamela Carter
Florence Hillhouse
Peggy Palmer
Art / Preschool
Kindergarten / 1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Middle School Math
Middle School Science
Middle School Comm Arts
Title I / Special Education
Title I Aide
Speech
Counselor
Music
Physical Education
Library
Library Aide
Support Staff
Terri Gregory
Vickie Cotrel
Tausha Henry
Joe Gregory
Dean Munholland
Patty Finley
Steven Mourer
Terri Gregory
Laura Distler
Beverly Rasmussen
Food Service Director
Asst. Food Service
School Nurse
Custodian / Transp. Director
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
IT Services
Admin. Assistant
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GASCONADE C4 2015-2016 CALENDAR
Revised & Approved March 19, 2015
August 2015
11th - Open House
11th & 12th - In Service
13th - First Day of School
February 2016
Su
Mo Tu We
Th
Fr
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
6
13
20
27
Su
6
13
20
27
Mo Tu We
1
2
7
8
9
14 15 16
21 22 23
28 29 30
Su
Mo Tu We
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Su
1
8
15
22
29
Mo
2
9
16
23
30
Su
6
13
20
27
Mo Tu We
1
2
7
8
9
14 15 16
21 22 23
28 29 30
Su
Mo Tu We
Th
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Su
7
14
21
28
Sa
1
8
15
22
29
Fr
4
11
18
25
Sa
5
12
19
26
Su
6
13
20
27
Mo Tu We
1
2
7
8
9
14 15 16
21 22 23
28 29 30
Fr
2
9
16
23
30
Sa
3
10
17
24
31
Su
Mo Tu We
Th
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
7
14
21
28
Fr
6
13
20
27
Sa
7
14
21
28
Su
1
8
15
22
29
Mo
2
9
16
23
30
Tu We
3
4
10 11
17 18
24 25
31
Fr
4
11
18
25
Sa
5
12
19
26
Su
5
12
19
26
Mo Tu We
1
6
7
8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
Fr
1
8
15
22
29
Sa
2
9
16
23
30
Su
Mo Tu We
Th
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
7
14
21
28
7
14
21
28
Mo Tu We
1
2
3
8
9 10
15 16 17
22 23 24
29
September 2015
4th - No School
7th - Labor Day
18th - Professional Day
Th
3
10
17
24
9th - Professional Day
13th - First Quarter Ends
22nd - P/T Conference
23rd - No School
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
13th - Professional Day
23rd-27th Thanksgiving Break
Th
5
12
19
26
18th - 2nd Qrt / 1st Sem Ends
18th - Early Dismiss
22nd - 31st Christmas Break
4th - School Resumes
15th - Professional Day
18th - Martin Luther King Day
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Sa
5
12
19
26
Fr
1
8
15
22
29
Sa
2
9
16
23
30
Fr
6
13
20
27
Sa
7
14
21
28
Fr
3
10
17
24
Sa
4
11
18
25
Fr
1
8
15
22
29
Sa
2
9
16
23
30
15th - President's Day
Th
3
10
17
24
31
4th - Professional Day
9th - 3rd Quarter Ends
21st-25th Spring Break
6
13
20
27
Th
5
12
19
26
5th - Graduation
5th - 4th Qtr / 2nd Sem Ends
6th - Last Day of SchoolAwards, K&PK Graduation;
6th - Teacher Work Day-PM
June 2016
January 2016
1st - New Year's Day
Fr
4
11
18
25
12th - Professional Day
May 2016
December 2015
Th
3
10
17
24
31
Sa
6
13
20
27
April 2016
November 2015
Tu We
3
4
10 11
17 18
24 25
Fr
5
12
19
26
March 2016
October 2015
Th
1
8
15
22
29
Th
4
11
18
25
Th
2
9
16
23
30
July 2016
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
School Contract Days: 160 Instructional Hours: 1120
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Make Up Days
May 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Table of Contents
Rationale
Welcome
Gasconade C-4 Beliefs, Vision and Mission Statement
Gasconade C-4 School Personnel, Board Members
School Calendar
Table of Contents
Absences / Attendance
Student Information Release
Teacher Qualifications
Athletic Grading Policy
Testing Program
7th & 8th Grade Promotion
Kindergarten
Bus Rules
Student Transportation Discipline Procedures
Care of School Property
Changes in Address, Phone, Work, Health, Info
Title 1 Program
Corporal Punishment
Counselor
Discipline
Parent Responsibility: Student sent home
Dress Code and Grooming
Late Arrivals and Early Check-Out Procedures
Tardiness
Leaving School
Emergency School Dismissal
General School Rules
Playground Rules
Prohibited Items
Weapons at School
Grade Reports
Parent Conferences
Homework
Library Services
Lost and Found
Immunization of Students
Medication Policy and Sickness or Accident at School
Policy on Head Lice
Needs Requiring Notes from Parents/Guardians
Use of telephone
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Retention Policy
Sale of Articles at School
Meals Program
School Parties
School Pictures
Instructions for Students with Disabilities
Surrogate Parent
Internet Usage
Asbestos Procedures
Gasconade C-4 Board of Education
Wellness Policy
Fire and Emergency Evacuation Instructions
Tornado / Storm Instructions
Earthquake Information
Parent Involvement – NCLB
Federal Programs Complaint Procedure
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School Policies
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Absences
The Compulsory School Attendance Law of Missouri enacted in 1905 states that it is mandatory for all boys and girls
between the ages of 7 and 16 years to have regular school attendance.
Irregular attendance places a hardship on both the student and teacher. A student loses the total effectiveness of the
lesson when absent such as classroom discussion and the presentation of new material.
Attendance is kept by the hour. Any absence will be recorded as days and/or hours. It is extremely important that
students be in school at all times.
Classes are in session from 8:30 a.m. until 3:50 p.m. each day. We understand that early checkout is unavoidable at
times, but please try to keep this practice to a minimum. Early checkout of students disrupts not only the student who is
taken from a lesson session, but it is disruptive to the entire class.
Attendance Policy
This policy is designed to limit student absences, which can inhibit the learning process. Students who are absent more
than 5 times per quarter or 10 times per semester may be considered as having excessive absences.
1. Parents are to contact the office (417)532-4821 by 9:00 a.m. to explain a student’s absence. A representative
from the school will contact the parent by phone if no notice by parent has been given.
2. Excessive unexcused absences will result in a letter sent to the parent informing them of the number of
absences and that the school is concerned.
3. After 8 absences per semester, the principal will notify the parents by phone or letter that absences are
excessive.
4. After 10 absences per semester, the principal/counselor will request parents to come to school for a meeting. At
that time they will discuss various ways to promote better attendance.
5. Further unexcused absences will result in a report filed with the Division of Family Services for educational
neglect and/or required attendance at the district alternative school.
6. Counselor/principal will continue to monitor absences and update the Division of Family Services as needed.
There are two categories of student absence:
Excused – illness of student, medical or dental appointments which cannot be made outside school hours, death in
family or family emergency.
Unexcused – suspension, other absences not classified as excused.
When student returns after an absence, they must bring a note from home stating:
1. Reason for absence
2. Date
3. Parent/Guardian signature
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Students should bring documentation from the doctor or dentist, which will be placed in their medical record. Notes for
absences must be brought the day of the return. Students who forget to bring a note for admission from their
parent/guardian the day they return after an absence will be counted as ‘unexcused-no note’. They will be given another
chance to bring a note from parents/guardian explaining the absence on the second consecutive day of return.
Depending on the reason as explained in the note from home, the unexcused absence may be changed to excused.
The principal/counselor will verify absences at any time they feel it is necessary by making contact with
parents/guardians at home or work when feasible.
An excused absence does not excuse a child from doing the work missed. Teachers will assist students with make-up
work if a note is sent stating one of the reasons already listed for the absence. The child should request the make-up
work, and any not completed will be deducted from the child’s grade.
If attendance exceeds one day, call the office in the morning hours and your child’s homework will be ready for pick-up
after 2:00 p.m. in the office.
Student Information Release
Directory information may be prepared for mass release (school directory, athletic programs, high schools, colleges, etc.)
unless parents/guardians indicate in writing to the office they do not wish the information to be published. The request
not to disclose directory information must be made within two weeks of the beginning of the current disclosed school
year.
Directory information consists of the following:
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Name of the student
Telephone number
Name of parents/guardians
Sex
Age
Present address
School and grade
Teacher Qualification
Professional teacher qualifications will be provided to students and/or parents/guardians upon request. Requests must
be made in the administrator’s office. Patrons will be informed of teachers that are not certified to teach the
subject/class that they are assigned to teach.
Athletic Grading Policy
All students who participate in school sponsored athletics shall maintain a grade of C or better in all subject areas with
no F’s in order to play.
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Testing Program
Gasconade C-4 School uses the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series in kindergarten through Sixth Grade and Glencoe
Reading Series in Seventh and Eighth Grade. Both series are balanced reading programs that teach phonetic awareness,
comprehension skills, writing skills, and spelling. Accelerated Reading is another program we use in order to give
students time to practice reading in the classroom.
Teachers are constantly monitoring student skill levels in reading through classroom assessments, STAR Test
(Comprehensive assessment from the Accelerated Reading Program), DIBELS, and achievement testing. The above
information is our procedures for assessing our students on their reading capability and what we can do if a student falls
below his/her grade level.
7th & 8th Grade Promotion
All 7th grade students must pass the Missouri Constitution Test as well as make satisfactory grades in all courses offered
in order to be promoted to the next grade level. All 8th grade students must pass the American Constitution Test as well
as make satisfactory grades in all courses offered in order to be promoted to the next grade level. Summer School may
be used to complete requirements.
Gasconade Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen using the following guidelines.
1. Grade point averages will be used.
2. Grade point averages will be averaged the Friday prior to graduation.
3. The grade point averages will be averaged by teacher ease and verified by the administrator,
counselor and the 8th grade sponsor.
4. All classes will be used to determine the grade point of grade 7 and 8.
a. Math
b. English
c. Science
d. Social Studies
e. Art, Music, PE, and Library will be weighted by the number of days they are taught.
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Kindergarten
A full-day kindergarten is provided for children in the Gasconade C- 4 School District.
To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years of age by July 31.
To enter kindergarten or any other grade (if the child had not attended Gasconade C-4) we need a copy of their birth
certificate, social security number, and an up-to-date immunization record along with proof of residency at the time of
enrollment.
In addition to breakfast and lunch, kindergarten children are given a “snack” in the afternoon.
Bus Rules and Requirements
All Pre-K through 12 grade students will be required to present to the bus driver a completed School Bus Transportation
Agreement Form within one week of the beginning of school. Notification to parents/guardians will be given if there are
violations to the bus rules and regulations.
Bus Rules:
1. Bus riders must use their established bus stop unless arrangements have been made by the parents/guardians
prior, along with a signed note that will be given to the classroom teacher for approval. Appropriate
documentation by the teacher will be made.
2. Bus riders should be ready for pickup at least five (5) minutes prior to scheduled time.
3. Children who receive balloons and/or flowers in glass containers for their birthdays or other special occasions
may NOT take them home on the bus. It is fine for students to receive these items at school, but, parents must
make other arrangements to transport these items home. Items such as balls, skateboards, toys, food, animals,
and insects will NOT be permitted on the bus. All other belongings such as school boxes, lunch boxes, coats, and
umbrellas need to be clearly marked with the child’s name and placed in a backpack or book bag if possible and
held in the child’s lap.
4. When necessary to cross the road, the student should wait for the driver to signal that it is safe, and should
cross at least fifteen (15) feet in FRONT of the bus, never behind or beside.
5. Upon entering the bus the student shall go directly to his/her seat, sit down, face forward, and remain quiet.
6. Hands, arms, and other body parts should not be outside the bus windows at any time.
7. Bus riders are to follow the directions of the bus driver and abide by all posted bus rules. Gasconade C-4 School
has given discipline authority to all of the bus drivers. They may assign seats, demand classroom behavior, stop
in a safe place along the road to make on-the-spot corrections of a student misbehaving, and may use proper as
well as necessary measures in order to insure the safety of all riders.
8. The above rules apply for regular bus routes and for field trips, ball games, extracurricular activities, or any
school sponsored bus trips.
Any violation of the bus rules could result in suspension of bus privileges!
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Student Transportation Discipline Procedures
The Transportation Agreement Form is to be returned to the bus driver/principal, within one week of school beginning,
in order for the student to be placed on the bus roster. If the Agreement Form is not returned in the time allotted, the
student will not be able to ride the bus until it is returned. Verbal Warnings will be given when a violation of the bus
rules occurs, unless the action of the student’s behavior is severe and warrants further discipline action.
First Offense:
A School Bus Incident Report and letter will be sent to the parents/guardians. The report will need to be signed by the
parents/guardians and returned to school within 24 hours of the infraction or the next school day. The
parents/guardians may call the school principal the next day if needed. (417) 532-4821.
If the report is not returned, the student will not be able to ride the bus!
Second Offense:
A 1-3 day suspension will be issued by the principal.
Third Offense:
A 2-5 day suspension will be issued by principal.
Parents/guardians will have to participate in a conference before the passenger is allowed to ride the bus after the
suspension is carried through.
Fourth Offense
A 3-10 day suspension or 3-5 day OSS will be issued when all the above steps have been completed or when a violation
of the rules warrants this type of disciplinary action.
A SEVERE VIOLATION OF THE RULES MAY WARRANT AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION FOR ASSIGNED DAYS, INDEFINITELY,
OR IN CASE OF VANDALISM UNTIL DAMAGES ARE PAID. THERE WILL BE A CONFERENCE WITH THE STUDENT,
PARENT/GUARDIAN, DRIVER, AND PRINCIPAL.
Before suspensions are assessed, proper documentation and procedures will be completed by the driver and principal
and proper notification of the parent/guardian will be made. Consequences apply for all school sponsored bus trips.
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Care of School Property
Property at school is for educational purposes. The patrons of our community own it. Students are expected to take
appropriate care of books and other school property. Students who damage, abuse, or lose school property will be
required to pay for all such damages.
Changes in Address, Phone, Work, Health Information, Etc.
Please report any changes address, phone numbers, work, place of residence, health information, etc. to the office or
classroom teacher. This is vital in case of emergency.
Title 1 Programs
A federally funded program in remedial reading and math is available to all students who would benefit from extra
assistance in these subjects. This is done by working in a small group environment. Gasconade C4 Title I program is
school wide. Pre-School is offered to children who are age 4 by August 1.
Corporal Punishment
Gasconade C-4 School District policies include the application of corporal punishment (paddling). It will only be used as a
last resort and only after other methods have failed, or in an instance of gross disregard of rules, regulations, or
warnings.
Corporal punishment shall be administered in the presence of an adult witness. Parents/guardians will be notified if
corporal punishment is administered to their child.
Counselor
The purpose of the counselor is to help each child achieve the highest growth mentally, emotionally, and socially that
they can. Examples of some ways a counselor can work to help a child could consist of making new students feel at
home in our school, individual conferences whenever a student, teacher, or parent/guardian feels that one is necessary.
Also, orchestrating a testing program, weekly classroom instruction, and by welcoming the opportunity to talk with
students, parents, and teachers.
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Discipline
Gasconade C-4 School District has the authority to control student conduct, which is prejudicial to good order and
discipline in the school as provided by state law. School officials are authorized to hold students accountable for
misconduct in school, on school property, during school sponsored activities, and for conduct away from school or in
non-school activities, which affect school discipline.
Students forfeit their right to a public school education by engaging in conduct prohibited by school regulations.
Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges (athletics, intramurals, student
clubs, activities, and school social events); the reassignment of the student to another school; removal for up to ten (10)
school days by the school administrator; extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the school administrator;
and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the Board of Education.
If a student needs to be suspended due to inappropriate behavior, parents/guardians will be notified and must
accompany the child back to school when the suspension is carried through.
*The administration holds the right to adjust or implement any disciplinary actions as deemed fit.
Academic Dishonesty/Cheating: Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit
for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized
collaboration;facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.
1st - Parent Conference
2nd - Parent Conference and a 0 given.
Alcohol/Drugs:
A. Possession or Use
a. Illegal/prescription
1-10 days OSS*
b. Over the counter
Loss of privileges (LOP) - 3 days ISS*
B.
Sale or Distribution
a. Illegal/prescription
1-10 days OSS*
b. Over the counter
3 days ISS - 10 days OSS*
This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-toknow basis.
Arson: The intentional and knowing use of fire on School District property which may or may not cause damage to
School District property or property of others; or, the attempt to commit arson. Arson violations are divided into two
categories:
A. Class I Arson Offense – Characterized by arson which causes no appreciable property damage, injury to
persons or interruption to the educational or extracurricular process; or, an attempt to commit arson.
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1st 1-3 days OSS
2nd 5-10 days OSS*
B. Class II Arson Offense – Characterized by arson, which causes property damage, injury to persons, or
interruption to the educational or extracurricular process. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation
and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st 3-10 days OSS*
Assaultive/Aggressive Behavior: Intentionally or recklessly causing injury to another. Aggressive Behavior is divided into
eight categories listed below letters A-G.
A. Assaultive Behavior – Assaultive behavior toward a person who does not indicate a desire to fight and thereafter does
not engage in such conduct which causes significant physical injury (i.e. stitches, broken bones, unconsciousness or
where an ambulance must be called to care for any person). This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and
require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st 1 - 3 days ISS*
2nd1 - 3 days OSS*
B. Class I Fighting – Physical conflict involving two or more participants which may or may not cause physical injury (i.e.
stitches, broken bones, unconsciousness or where an ambulance must be called to care for any person) to any person
engaged in the physical conflict. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify
staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st PREK-4
2nd PREK-4
3rd PREK-4
LOP- 3 days ISS*
1-3 days ISS*
2-5 days ISS or 1-3 days OSS*
1st
2nd
3rd
1- 3 days of ISS*
2-5 days ISS* or 1-3 days of OSS*
3-10 days OSS*
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5-8
5-8
C. Class II Fighting – Physical conflict involving two or more participants, which causes significant physical injury, as
defined above, to any person engaged in the physical conflict. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and
require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st 1-10 days OSS*
2nd 10 days OSS*
D. Threatening to Fight – Expression of the intent to engage in assaultive behavior toward another. This offense may
qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis.
1st
2nd
3rd
Parent Conference – 1 day ISS*
LOP -3 day ISS*
1-3 days ISS - 3 days OSS*
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E. Aggressive/Assaultive/Threatening Behavior Toward School Personnel and nonstudents – Aggressive/Assaultive
behavior toward a school district employee whether the conduct occurs on or off School District property; or
threatening to engage in assaultive behavior toward a school district employee whether the conduct occurs on or off
School District property; or verbally or physically intimidating conduct toward a school district employee whether the
conduct occurs on or off School District property. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require
administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st
2nd
3rd
Parent Conference, LOP - 1 day ISS*
1-3 days ISS*
3 days ISS - 5 days OSS*
F. Threats of Violence Toward a Person – The verbal, written or physical communication of a threat:
1) to inflict serious physical injury or death upon any person; or,
2) to bring a Class III Weapon or a Class II Explosive Device onto School District property or the immediate
vicinity thereof; or,
3) to possess a Class III Weapon or Class II Explosive Device while traveling to or from school; or,
4) to bring a Class III Weapon or a Class II Explosive Device onto a vehicle operated by or for the School District
for the transportation of student; or,
5) to bring a Class III Weapon or a Class II Explosive Device, to a school-sponsored or school-directed activity; or,
6) to use a Class III Weapon or a Class II Explosive Device upon any person.
1st 1 day ISS- 1 day OSS*
2nd 3 days ISS- 3 days OSS*
3rd 1-10 days OSS*
G. Threats of Violence Involving Property – The verbal, written or physical communication of a threat to inflict serious
property damage upon School District property or property which is located on School District property by use of a Class
III Weapon; or, a Class II Explosive device; or by use of fire.
1st 1 day ISS- 1 day OSS*
2nd 3 days ISS- 3 days OSS*
3rd 1-10 days OSS*
Computers/Electronic Devices, Unauthorized Use: Unauthorized use of computers is divided into the following
categories:
A. Unauthorized Use of a Computer –
Is defined as:
(1) the use of a computer, hand held device or any computer system to access, without authorization, a
database, computer network or computer system owned by the School District or an employee of the School
District; or
(2) use of a School District computer, hand held device or any computer system to access, without authorization,
a database, computer network or computer system owned by the School District or any other person or entity;
or
(3) use of a computer, hand held device or any computer system at school to download or review data or other
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materials from a database, computer network or computer system, with or without authorization, when access
or downloading such data is prohibited, is pornographic or advocates violence or civil disobedience or
(4) use a School District computer, computer, hand held device or any computer system to do, or attempt to do,
any of the following:
• bypass a District web filter (CIPA filter)
• install any executable file on a District server or computer
• run unauthorized files from District servers
• access a proxy server (anonymizer)
• obtain and/or store images that, in the opinion of the District, are pornographic (whether or not they
are blocked by web filters)
• download and/or store music and/or movie files on District servers
• engage in other activity that is prohibited by the District or the Administration of the school.
Unauthorized use of a computer
1st Conference- 3 days ISS*
2nd 1 wk loss of comp priv. & 3-5 days ISS*
3rd 1 month Loss of Computer Privileges - 5 days ISS – 10 days OSS*
B. Tampering with Computer Equipment or Data –
Is defined as:
(1) the modification or destruction of data or programs that reside or exist internal to a District computer,
computer system or computer network; or,
(2) the modification or destruction of programs or supporting documentation residing or existing external to a
District computer, computer system or network; or,
(3) disclose or take data, programs or supporting documentation that resides or exists internal or external to a
District computer, computer system or computer network; or,
(4) entry into a District computer, computer system or computer network to intentionally examine information
about another person or entity, in the opinion of the District, including, but not limited to:
• gaining access tools
• privilege escalation and back door tools
• enumeration tools
• countermeasure tools
• scanning tools
• any other tools that could be used to bypass District computer or other security systems
Tampering with computer equipment
1st 1-5 days OSS*
2nd 5-10 days OSS*
C. Class I Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices -The act of using electronic devices to record or display confidential or private events involving faculty, staff or other
students is a violation. This would include the filming, recording, or display of situations including but not limited to acts
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of violence; disruptions to school environment; images of staff without permission; or other acts prohibited by the
school disciplinary code, including printing violations.
1st 1 week loss of computer privileges and Conference to 3 days OSS*
2nd 1 month loss of computer privileges and 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS*
D. Class II Inappropriate Use of Electronic Devices The act of creation, distribution or display of video, digital images, sound, pictures and/or other recordings of
confidential or private events involving faculty, staff or other students. This would include the filming, recording or
display of situations including but not limited to: acts of violence; disruptions to school environment; images of staff
without permission or other acts prohibited by the school disciplinary code.
1st 3 days ISS to 3 days OSS*
2nd 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS*
E. Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Devices Use -No Use during school hours.
1st Conference/Warning/Student may pick up at end of the day from office, parent may be contacted
2nd Confiscation/Parent contact & pick up
Subsequent Confiscation/Parent pick up and parent contact
Defiance of Authority or Disrespect for Authority:
This offense is divided into two categories:
A. Defiance of Authority/Insubordination – Refusal to comply with a reasonable request or direction of school personnel
or others in authority where there is no expressed disrespect for authority.
B. Disrespect for Authority – Overt conduct which exhibits a lack of proper respect for school personnel or others in
authority, including incivility, irreverence, impudence, discourteousness or profanity directed toward any person in
authority; or such conduct toward any School District employee during or in conjunction with any school-sponsored or
school-directed activity either on or off School or District property.
1st
Conference - 3 days ISS*
2nd
Loss of Privileges - 1-5 days of ISS*
3rd
3 days ISS to 3 days OSS*
Subsequent 3 days ISS to 1-10 days OSS*
Destruction of Property/Vandalism:
Is defined as conduct which destroys, mutilates, vandalizes or defaces objects, buildings, materials or property belonging
to the school district or school personnel wherever the property is located; or toward property of others which is
located on School District property.
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Destruction of Property/Vandalism is divided into two categories:
A. Class I Destruction of Property/Vandalism Offense – Conduct which involves destruction of property/vandalism where
the property destroyed/vandalized has a market value, replacement, clean-up, or repair cost of less than one hundred
dollars ($100.00) in the opinion of the building administration.
1st
Restitution/LOP – 3 days ISS*
Subsequent Restitution/1 day ISS-3 days OSS*
B. Class II Destruction of Property/Vandalism Offense – Conduct which involves destruction of property/vandalism
where the property destroyed/vandalized has a market value, replacement, clean-up, or repair cost of one hundred
dollars ($100.00) or more in the opinion of the building administration. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools
Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis. (School Police Report required if
value exceeds $750.00)
1st Restitution/1-3 days ISS - 5 days OSS*
2nd Restitution, 3-10 days OSS*
Discipline Referrals (Excessive): Students who accumulate five discipline referrals, a student/parent/administrator
conference will be held with the possibility of LOP or ISS days being assigned to include possible referral to
superintendent for long-term suspension.
Disorderly Conduct: Disorderly conduct is divided into two categories:
A. Disorderly Conduct – Conduct which is riotous, rowdy, disruptive or unruly, including but not limited to conduct which
breaks up the order or progress of the educational process in the classroom; the use of non-directed profanity; or
offensive/ inappropriate language, or possession or use of inappropriate material. This includes any violation that
doesn’t fall under another heading, such as knowingly let inappropriate things take place and not getting the attention
of the supervising adult. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff
members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st Conference to 1 day ISS*
2nd 1-3 days ISS 3rd 1-5 days ISS*
B. Group Disorderly Conduct – Conduct in or outside the classroom, including school sponsored or directed activities,
which is riotous, rowdy, disruptive or unruly conduct, where two or more persons are involved and/or act in concert
including gang related behavior or attire (see Board of Education Policy JFCE). This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools
Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know basis.
Group Disorderly Conduct
1st 1-3 days ISS*
2nd 3-5 days ISS - 1-3 days OSS*
Drugs/Alcohol: See Prohibited Items (pg 23)
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Explosive Devices, Use or Possession of: Possession or use of Explosive Devices is divided into two categories:
A. Class I Explosive Devices – The possession or use of fireworks which are otherwise legal to possess.
1. Possession
1st Conference to 3-days OSS
2nd 3-10 days OSS*
2. Use or Attempted Use
1st 5-10 days OSS*
2nd 10 days OSS*
B. Class II Explosive Devices – The possession or use of explosives, incendiary devices, bombs or similar devices; or
possession of materials to manufacture such devices in whole or in part; or possession of instructions or directions for
the manufacture of such devices or other explosive devices.
1st 10 days OSS*
This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-toknow basis.
Extortion: Extortion is defined as gaining or attempting to gain something of value from another by compulsion, by
actual force, or by threats which place the person in fear.
1st Conference- 1 day ISS*
2nd 1 day ISS- 1 day OSS*
Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension: Coming within 1,000 feet of any public school in the district while on
suspension for an offense that requires reporting to law enforcement or for an act of school violence or drug-related
activity defined by district policy as a serious violation of the district's discipline policy.
In determining whether to suspend or expel a student, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a
threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student's presence within 1,000 feet of the school
is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the school's discipline policy.
1st Warning-3 days ISS*
2nd 3- 5 days ISS*
3rd 1-3 days OSS*
Failure To Serve Detention:
A. 30 minute detention
1st 60 minute detention
B. 60 minute detention
1st 1 day ISS*
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Falsification of Information: Falsification of Information or Records is divided into two categories:
A. Giving False Information/Falsifying School Records – Falsely altering any record maintained by the School District; or
filing, processing or (Lies) using false information with the School District with the intent to deceive School District
personnel.
1st Conference to 2 days ISS
2nd 1-3 days ISS*
3rd 1-3 days OSS*
4th 3-10 days OSS*
B. Forgery – Conduct which consists of making and/or using a signed document which is purported to have been signed
by another.
1st Conference to 2 days ISS*
2nd 1-3 days ISS*
3rd 1-3 days OSS*
4th 3-10 days OSS*
Filing a False Emergency Report: Filing a False Emergency Report is defined as knowingly giving false information to any
law enforcement officer, security officer, fire department officer, school district employee or other person who deals
with emergencies that an emergency is occurring or has occurred. Filing a False Emergency Report is divided into two
categories:
A. Class I Filing a False Emergency Report Offense – Is defined as Filing a False Emergency Report that does not disrupt
any educational, extra-curricular activity or the school environment such as a false 911 call.
1st Conference- 3 days OSS*
2nd 10 days OSS*
B. Class II Filing a False Emergency Report Offense – Is defined as Filing a False Emergency Report that disrupts an
educational or extra-curricular activity or the school environment such as pulling a fire alarm or making a bomb threat.
1st 3 days ISS- 3 days OSS*
2nd 10 days OSS*
Gambling: Conduct which stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future
contingent event (such as sporting events) not under the student’s control or influence, upon an agreement or
understanding that the student will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.
1st Conference to 3 days ISS*
2nd 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS*
Gang/Secret Organizations Related Behavior/Attire: (School Police Report Officer Discretion).
1st Conference – 3 days OSS*
2nd 3 - 10 days OSS*
3rd 10 days OSS*
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Harassment: Conduct which violates Board of Education Policy, Staff and Student Harassment; Sexual Harassment
(Students), or Board of Education and is divided into the following four categories:
A. Inappropriate Non-Physical Harassment – Harassment which is inappropriate verbal, written or nonverbal, nonphysical conduct such as demeaning comments or jokes concerning a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin
or disability or requests for sexual favors, sexual advances or other non-physical conduct of a sexual nature.
1st
Parent Conference - 3 days OSS*
2nd
1 day ISS - 3 days OSS*
Subsequent 3 days ISS- 5 days OSS*
B. Inappropriate Physical Harassment – Harassment which is physical in nature including hazing or physical tormenting
of a person because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability or, conduct such as depanting,
or physical sexual advances or other physical conduct of a sexual nature which does not constitute sexual misconduct.
This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to
know basis.
1st
Parent Conference – 3 days OSS*
2nd 3 days ISS -5 days OSS*
3rd 1-10 days OSS*
C. Bullying –Intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying
includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property; oral or written
taunts, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or threats; or threats of retaliation for reporting such acts. Bullying
may also include cyberbullying or cyberthreats. Cyberbullying is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using
the Internet or other digital communication devices. Cyberthreats are online materials that threaten or raise concerns
about violence against others, suicide or self-harm.
1st
LOP – 3 days ISS*
2nd
LOP - 3 days OSS*
Subsequent 1 day ISS - 10 days OSS*
D. Hazing – Any activity, on or off school grounds, that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental
or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position
for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group, class,
organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or school-sponsored
activity. Hazing may include those actions that subject a student to extreme mental stress including, but not limited to,
sleep deprivation, physical confinement, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment or criminal activity,
or other stress-inducing activities. Hazing may also include, but is not limited to: acts of physical brutality; whipping;
beating; branding; exposing to the elements; forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance; forcing
inhalation or ingestion of tobacco products; or any other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical
health or safety of an individual. Hazing may occur even when all students involved are willing participants. Hazing does
not occur when a student is required to audition or try out for an organization when the criteria are reasonable,
approved by the district and legitimately related to the purpose of the organization.
1st
Conference to 3 days OSS*
2nd
4-10 days OSS*
3rd
10 days OSS*
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Inappropriate Apparel: All dress code procedures will adhere to health and safety codes and comply with applicable
law. Dress that materially disrupts the educational environment will be prohibited. No procedure will impose dress and
grooming rules based on gender in violation of Title IX.
1st
Parent Conference/Change of attire*
2nd
Change of clothes/ LOP*
Subsequent LOP - 3 days ISS*
Inappropriate Language: Obscenities and/or name calling do not show respect for the rights of others. Students
showing this type of behavior will be subject to the following:
1st
Parent Conference - 1 day ISS*
2nd
1 - 3 days ISS*
3rd
1-5 days ISS*
Out-of-Assigned Area: When a student is not in the proper place/ location at the proper time during the school day
according to his/her schedule or teacher permission.
1st
LOP - 1 day ISS*
2nd
LOP - 3 day ISS*
Subsequent Additional days of ISS*
Public Display of Affection: Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting including, but not limited to,
kissing and groping.
1st
Conference-1 day ISS*
2nd
1-3 days ISS*
Sexual Misconduct: (School Police Report Required) Sexual Misconduct is divided into three categories:
A. Class I Sexual Misconduct – The exhibitionist, video, digital, or print display of a person’s genitals, buttocks or the
female breasts. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members
on a need- to-know basis.
1st
1 to 3 days OSS*
2nd
3 to 5 days OSS*
3rd
6-10 days OSS*
B. Class II Sexual Misconduct – Conduct which is of a sexual nature by or between students which involves the
intentional physical contact with a person’s clothed or unclothed genitals, buttocks, or the breasts of a female. This
offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a-need-to-know
basis.
1st
1-5 days OSS*
2nd
6-10 days OSS*
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C. Class III Sexual Misconduct – Conduct which is of a sexual nature by or between students such as sexual intercourse,
oral sex and masturbation. This offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff
members on a-need-to-know basis.
1st
10 days OSS
Tardy: Students arriving to school/class after the tardy bell has rang. Student must sign in and get a pass to class.
1st
3 tardies-Letter to parent, student conference, LOP
2nd
5 tardies-Letter to parent, student-parent conference, LOP
3rd
7 tardies-Letter to parent, student discipline of LOP to 1 day ISS
4th
Letter sent to parent, student-parent conference and student discipline LOP – 1 day ISS after 9 tardies
and again after each odd numbered tardy
Theft: Taking property of the School District or others. Theft is divided into two categories:
A. Class I Theft Offense – Conduct which involves a theft of property which has a market value or replacement cost of
less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) in the opinion of the building administration. This offense may qualify as a Safe
Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis.
Each time, restitution and/or replacement of stolen items. Failure to provide restitution may result in additional
consequences.
1st
Parent Contact - 3 days ISS*
2nd
3 day ISS to 3 days of OSS*
3rd
1- 10 days OSS*
B. Class II Theft Offense – Conduct which involves a theft of property which has a market value or replacement cost of
one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more in the opinion of the building administration. This offense may qualify as a Safe
Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis.
Each time, restitution and/or replacement of stolen items. Failure to provide restitution may result in additional
consequences.
1st
1-3 days OSS*
2nd
5 - 10 days OSS*
C. Receiving Stolen Property – Conduct which involves receiving, retaining or disposing of property of another person,
for the purpose of, or having the effect of depriving the person of the property and with the knowledge or belief that
the property was stolen.
Each time, restitution and/or replacement of stolen items. Failure to provide restitution may result in additional
consequences.
1st Conference - 3 days ISS*
2nd 1 days ISS- 3 days OSS*
3rd 1-10 days OSS*
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Tobacco: Possession of any tobacco or tobacco related (matches, lighters, etc.) products on school grounds, school
transportation, or at any school activity.
1st Conference - 1 days ISS
2nd 1-3 days ISS
3rd 3-5 days ISS
Subsequent 1-10 days OSS
Truancy: Intentionally failing or refusing to attend or follow attendance procedures or removing oneself from attending
class or other scheduled school activities where attendance is mandatory including, but not limited to leaving campus
without permission.
1st
Conference - 1 day ISS
2nd
1-3 days ISS
Subsequent 3-5 days ISS
Dress Code and Grooming
add that Holes in clothing can not show any part that would not be covered by appropriate shorts.
Inappropriate clothing includes: add no excessively tight clothing.
-change the time to 4:00pm
Parent Responsibility: Student Sent Home
In the event that a student needs to be sent home due to illness or behavior, parents/guardians must make
arrangements to have the student picked up from school within a reasonable time.
If a student is sent home due to disciplinary action, parents must pick up the student from school within one hour. If the
is not picked up within one hour, the student will be given one (or one additional) day of out-of-school suspension.
Dress Code and Grooming
We support the right of the parents/guardians to exercise their responsibility in determining proper dress and grooming
for their child. However, school clothing should be neat, clean, give a respectable appearance, and be appropriate for
school activities and to the season and climate. Clothing should be modest in length, properly buttoned or fastened.
Inappropriate clothing includes; no backless/halter tops, strapless/spaghetti straps (straps must be 1 inch wide), or
tops which include cut off shirts or blouses that expose the midriff: any apparel with indecent, obscene, “double
meaning” expressions; any apparel that advertises alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or illegal substances, and no
wearing chain wallets. Underwear including underpants and bras should not be visible. Clothes must cover the body
from mid-thigh to the upper armpit area with an appropriate neckline. (Mid-thigh would be measured at the finger tips
of an arm relaxed at the side.)
No hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, or other headgear are to be worn during the normal school hours of (8:00 a.m. – 3:30
p.m.).
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Students are expected to follow appropriate standards. Staff members and the administration will address violations of
these standards. The final decision regarding appropriate dress will rest with the administration. This may include
concerns regarding inappropriate dress not mentioned in this policy that may affect the safety, health, and well being of
the students or of the school. Special consideration will be given for selected days or reasons as deemed appropriate by
the administration.
Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular activities.
Late Arrivals and Early Checkout Procedures
Any student that arrives after the 8:30 a.m. starting class time must be signed in at the office by a parent/guardian. If a
student is not signed in by a parent/guardian the time missed will be considered unexcused.
To be sure no child is taken from this building or playground by an unauthorized person, parents/guardians must stop at
the office to sign out a student.
If someone other than the parent/guardian is to pick up a student, contact the teacher by note or call the office. This is
for the safety of your child. Permission will not be given by the teacher if they do not know ahead of time who is to pick
up the student.
Any contact with teachers or students during school time should first be cleared through the office.
Tardiness
Promptness to class is very important. Students are to be in their seats and ready to work by 8:25 a.m. Thus, it is
important that the student arrive by 8:20 a.m. in order to be ready for class at 8:30 a.m.
If a student is tardy, it is necessary to report first to the office and then go to class. Tardiness will be excused when a
doctor’s note is provided to the office. By the fifth tardy, administration will notify the parents/guardians.
Unexcused Tardiness: Grades Five and Eight
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3 times tardy per quarter
Consequence- One hour of detention served before or after the regular school day.
Noncompliance- If the student does not attend the detention on the assigned date, the student will be given ½
day of in-school suspension.
5 times tardy per quarter
Consequence- ½ day of in-school suspension.
Noncompliance- If the student does not attend the suspension on the assigned date, the student will be given 1
full day of in-school suspension.
7 times tardy per quarter
Consequence- 1 full day of in-school suspension.
Noncompliance- If the student does not attend the suspension on the assigned date, the student will be given 1
day of out-of-school suspension.
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Leaving School
Students are never permitted to leave school during the day by themselves.
Emergency School Dismissal
School closings because of inclement weather will be announced on major radio and television stations.
Television stations: KY3, KOLR 10
Radio Stations: KJEL 103.7, KCLQ 107.9
Unscheduled early closings due to equipment failure or weather may also be necessary. Each child should know where
to go if an emergency arises and school is dismissed. Filing such a plan with the child’s teacher is probably the best way
to handle such an emergency. The bus driver should also be informed as to where a child should go in case a
parent/guardian is not home.
General School Rules
1. There shall be no candy consumed or gum chewed in the school building unless otherwise approved by the
teacher or administration.
2. The use or possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco by a student at school or on the bus will bring disciplinary
action against that student.
3. Running in the halls is not allowed at any time.
4. Students are to be quiet in the hallways, so other classes are not disturbed.
5. Obscene language and gestures are not allowed.
6. Classroom and school rules, regulations, and policies of Gasconade C-4 School are to be followed to insure a
conductive learning environment.
Detailed expectations and consequences are found in Board Policy #2610 and Board Regulation #2610.
Playground Rules and Regulations
Students shall follow the playground rules established by the administration, teachers, and advisory personnel.
General rules for the playground are as follows:
1. Students will walk quietly to and from the playground.
2. Students will line up immediately when the signal is given.
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3. Students must sit on their bottoms with feet and legs stretched out to the front when going down the slide. Only
one person is permitted on the slide at one time. Students are not allowed to stand on the slide or walk up the
slide.
4. Students must swing straight and not go under a swing. They are to sit on their bottoms and not stand on
swings. Students shall not jump out of swings.
5. The seesaw must have only 2 people on it at one time. There will not be any walking or standing on top. When a
student is getting off he/she should let the other person down easy. Only 4 students at a time on top of the
jungle gym.
6. Do not touch other students that are on the monkey bars. Flips with no hands will not be allowed. Be sure other
students are standing at a safe distance. Including the merry-go-round, seesaw, and slide.
7. Students are to use the playground equipment as it is intended. Do not walk or get on top of any playground
equipment.
8. Do not climb on trees, fences, or backstop.
9. Grabbing, shoving, kicking, and bumping will not be allowed (hands-off).
10. Arguing or back talking a playground supervisor will NOT be tolerated.
11. NO THROWING, KICKING, PICKING UP OBJECTS (rocks, sticks, tire rubber, etc.) ON THE PLAAYGROUND.
12. Fighting in any form is NOT allowed.
13. Students must stay in designated areas. Do not go South of monkey bars or behind the gym. Students must stay
where playground supervisors can see them.
14. All accidents must be reported to the playground supervisor immediately.
15. Do not pick up or carry any other student.
Prohibited Items
At no time are students to bring unrequested items to school. These include: guns, bullets, knives, matches, rubber
bands, water pistols, toys, radios, CD players, tape recorders, cell phones or any other item that may be broken, stolen
or lost. There is also no reason for the students to have trading cards at school (baseball, Pokémon, etc.) Skateboards or
skates will not be allowed on the bus or school premises during school hour or during any school function as well. Some
items may be confiscated and parents/guardians will be asked to pick them up. Drugs in any form shall not be brought to
school. Tobacco in any form shall not be brought to school. E-cigarettes or other electronic nicotine devices are
prohibited in the school. Alcohol in any form shall not be brought to school. Beverages brought to school should be in a
sealed container and must be opened in the presence of a teacher. Energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, etc.) are
not permitted on school grounds. All above mentioned items are also not permitted on school buses or at school events
either on campus or off campus.
Parents/guardians should never allow glass jars or bottles to be brought to school. Glass can be broken and cause the
student or other children harm.
Teachers may request or allow certain items listed above to be brought to school under special circumstances. Teachers
will inform parents/guardians in writing.
A SEVERE VIOLATION OF THE RULES MAY WARRANT AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION FOR ASSIGNED DAYS OR
INDEFINITELY. THERE WILL BE A CONFERENCE WITH THE STUDENT, PARENT/GUARDIAN, DRIVER, AND PRINCIPAL.
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Before suspensions are assessed, proper documentation and procedures will be completed by the teacher and principal
and proper notification of the parent/guardian will be made. Consequences apply for all school sponsored events.
Weapons in School
The possession or use of a weapon by any person, except where authorized by law, shall be prohibited in any school
building, on or about school grounds, school buses, and at all school activities.
A weapon shall be defined as any instrument or device customarily used for attack or defense against an opponent,
adversary or victim; or any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury or harm to another person.
Violators of this policy may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. In addition, any student who violates this
policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school.
Adopted: 08/2002
Cross Reference: Policy, regulation #2620
Legal Reference: 571.010,.030,RsMO.
M.U.S.I.C.
Gasconade C-4 School District, Falcon, Missouri.
Missouri Safe Schools Act
The Gasconade C-4 School District will follow the Missouri Safe Schools Act.
Grade Reports
Report cards are issued quarterly. These reports include attendance, progress in subject matter, and other information.
Parents/guardians signature on a returned envelope let’s a teacher know the card has been seen.
Each level had a different set of grading criteria and marks. Kindergarten, First and Second Grades will be evaluated
through the use of a set of objectives. Third through Eighth Grades will be evaluated using A,B,C,D, and F grading scales.
Parents/guardians having questions concerning their child’s progress, they school call the elementary office to schedule
a conference with the child’s teacher. Personal visits are welcomed, but, appointments are necessary because of
classroom instructional duties.
Parent Conferences
Parents/guardians may make appointments for conferences with the teachers, counselor, or the principal by calling the
office at (417) 532-4821.
Formal parent-teacher conferences will be held periodically throughout the school year to discuss a child’s progress.
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Homework
Homework is an important part of school and learning responsibility. Teachers will assign homework as needed.
Homework may consist of spelling lists, make-up work for sick days, studying for chapter tests, unfinished daily work,
and reinforcement of skills. It is important that parents/guardians share papers brought home by going over them and
praising a child’s accomplishments as well as reinforcing weak areas. Many times youngsters learn best with one-on-one
instruction and guidance.
A student should have a quiet place and a specified time designated to do homework. Periodic checks with the teacher
about progress could help keep the child on track in the classroom with daily work and homework. Homework will be
available after 2:00 p.m. for an absent student if the request is made during the morning hours. Requests can be made
by calling the school office. Homework should be picked up in the office.
Late Work Policy:
1 day late - 5% reduction in grade
2 days late - 10% reduction in grade
3+ days - A 0 will be given.
Library Services
Students may checkout books from the library. Books must be returned before a student will be allowed to checkout
anymore books. Parents/guardians of students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books. Fourth quarter grade
cards will be held until fines or books are returned.
Lost and Found
Lost items need to be turned into the lost and found box in the office. Anyone who has lost an item may claim it by
identifying it.
Money in excess of that needed to pay a school bill should not be brought to school.
Coats, sweaters, gym clothes, caps, gloves, ball gloves, etc. should be marked plainly with the child’s name so lost items
can be easily returned to the owner.
Immunization of Students
Missouri State Law states that all students who attend schools in the state of Missouri must be immunized against
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Hepatitis B. Parents/guardians must provide proof
of immunizations to the school as needed. The school is required to exclude from attendance all students in noncompliance with Missouri Law.
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Medicine Policy and Sickness or Accident at School
In an effort to provide/promote a safe environment in the school setting, the Gasconade C-4 School District has adopted
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Any student taking prescription medication at school must have a MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM on file in
the health office, even if the medication is not given by school personnel. (See the insert of the student
enrollment packet for this Medication Form). All prescription medications shall be brought to the health office
by a parent/guardian.
Students are not permitted to transport or have any prescription or over-the-counter medicine in their
possession. ALL medications is to be kept in the health office.
All prescription medications must be the most recent prescription.
No prescription over 1 year old will be given by school personnel.
Over-the-counter medications given at school must have written instructions as to how it is to be administered
and a medicine form on file.
All medication at school will be in the original container with the name of the medication as well as the student’s
name.
Students should not take any prescription medication that has not been prescribed to him/her.
Students should not give any prescription medication to another student.
Students should not take any medicine given to them by another student or individual.
Any medication given by school personnel during school hours will be given only between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Any medication whether given 3 or 4 times a day can fit into this schedule. Any medication that
necessitates it be given at any other time must have a written note verifying the time to be given from a health
care provider or pharmacist.
Medication brought in baggies, sacks, tissues, or any other container other than the original container will not
be accepted at school. Most pharmacies will provide a second bottle for transporting medication to school, but,
the patient or parent/guardian must ask for it.
All prescription/medicine bottles will be returned home when medicine is finished.
The school district retains the right to reject requests for administering medication.
The parent/guardian of the student has the responsibility for informing school personnel of any change in the
student’s health or in the student’s medication.
Students should not be sent to school and will not be allowed to stay if they have a fever, vomiting, pink eye, or
any other contagious illness.
Parents/guardians will be notified to pick up their child when he/she is experiencing continuous discomfort or pain. An
emergency card is kept on file to enable the school to contact the parent/guardian in case of illness or severe injury.
Parents/guardians should update the card as information such as phone and address changes occurs.
Any child suspected of having a communicable disease or condition shall be removed from school until that condition
has improved or found not to be communicable any longer.
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Policy on Head Lice
The Gasconade C-4 School District recognizes the health and social concerns that are presented by the infestation of
head lice among students. Experience has shown that infestation or re-infestation continues in a number of students to
the detriment of the student body as a whole. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the Gasconade C-4 School Board of
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Exclude from school attendance any student who is found to be infested with head lice.
Exclude from school attendance any student who is examined and found to have nits (the eggs of the head
louse) in the hair or on the scalp. All nits must be removed before the student may re-enter school. THE
STUDENT MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL (NOT RIDE THE BUS) BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BE EVALUATED
BEFORE THE STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED TO RETURN TO CLASSES.
Allow excused absence for up to 3 calendar days of schoolwork missed.
Refer any number of calendar days over 5 to the Division of Family Services. (The absence policy applies to any
and every infestation and re-infestation of head lice).
Needs Requiring notes from Parents/Guardians
Several occasions come about requiring notes from parents/guardians. Listed below are some conditions requiring
notes, but, not limited to these occasions.
1. A child must be excused for a short period (one or two days) from physical education because of illness. An
extended excuse for non-participation in PE must come from a doctor.
2. A child must remain inside from recess because of illness.
3. A child should have extra restroom privileges because of physical problems.
4. A child needs medication administered by the nurse.
5. Change of telephone number, address, place of employment, etc.
6. Change of information on Emergency Health Form.
7. To keep a student at school to be picked up by parents/guardians.
8. If a student is to ride a bus that is not his/her assigned bus.
9. To explain absences.
Use of Telephone
The office will deliver all emergency telephone messages to teachers or students. We request that students and
teachers not be asked to come to the telephone during class time.
Use of the telephone by students is limited to emergencies. No calls are allowed home because of forgotten books,
assignments, physical education clothing, sports equipment, to arrange plans for the evening with a friend, etc.
The classroom teacher, and/or administration must approve all out-going telephone calls.
Students are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours. If a cell phone is brought to school, it should remain in
the student’s locker or be given to the teacher to hold.
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Retention Policy
The retention of a student in any given grade is used only in special situations. It is used only after lengthy evaluation of
the student’s needs. By law, students completing grade four who are more than one grade level below in reading (3.8)
must be retained. Conferences will be held with parents/guardians before the school year ends to inform them of any
consideration given to retention.
Policy and Regulation: #2520
Sale of Articles at School
Students will not be allowed to sell items at school unless there is permission and authorization from the administrator
and/or teacher.
Meals Program
Breakfast is served beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 8:25 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
The staff collects money for meals in the morning. You may pay daily or in advance. Charges will be limited to 10 days.
After 10 days of charges, students will not be allowed to eat a school lunch.
Payment is best made by check payable to Gasconade C-4 School. The check or currency should be placed in an
envelope and marked on the outside as to where the money should be applied (breakfast, lunch, milk or to make other
payments).
The breakfast price will be $1.40, lunch price will be $1.70, and milk only will be $0.35.
One carton of milk is provided with a breakfast and lunch tray. Milk, when not served with a meal is $0.35 per carton.
Students bringing their lunches from home may buy milk to drink with their lunch.
NO SODA/POP IS ALLOWED
NO CANDY IS ALLOWED
Students are encouraged to eat as much as they can from the meals provided by the school, but, they are never required
to eat everything on their trays.
Parents/guardians should fill out an application for free and reduced meals. The applications are sent out with
enrollment packets and should be returned as soon as possible.
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School Parties
Classroom parties are scheduled for the holidays listed below. Your child’s teacher will notify you with the details of the
party. Parties are generally held the last hour of the school day.
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Fall Harvest Party
Christmas
Valentine’s Day
Spring Party
School Pictures
All children will have pictures taken, but no one is required to purchase pictures.
Instruction for Students with Disabilities
It is the policy of Gasconade C-4 School District to provide a free appropriate education to all public school students with
disabilities. Students with disabilities are defined as those who have one of the categorical disabilities as enumerated to
the Missouri State Plan for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and who also require special
education services or who have mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require
accommodations or special education and related services.
The District will provide special education and/or other services to students with disabilities in accordance with
applicable law, including the IDEA, and its amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 162.670-.995,
RsMO., and Missouri’s State Plan for Part B. For appeal procedures regarding identification, evaluation or educational
placement of a student under Section 504, refer to Regulation #2110 – Equal Education Opportunity.
Surrogate Parent
The Gasconade C-$ School Board of Education directs the administration to determine whether a disabled student is in
need of a surrogate parent within thirty (30) days of the date of notification that the student is living within the District
jurisdiction. The administration is directed to notify the State Board of Education in writing within ten (10) days after the
determination that such need exists. This is pursuant to the requirements of State Law 162.997-999 RsMO.
Internet Usage
The Gasconade C-4 School Board of Education recognizes that it is important for students to have access to electronic
based research tools and master skills for their application to learning, problem solving, and production of work and
presentation of information. The Board of Education also recognizes that while these resources represent extraordinary
learning opportunities and enriching educational materials, they also offer persons with illegal, immoral or inappropriate
motives avenues for reaching students, teachers, staff, parents/guardians and members of the community. Additionally,
these resources present tempting opportunities for users to explore areas that are confidential, have restricted access,
are inappropriate and are disruptive to the classroom or workplace. It is the purpose of Gasconade C-4 School District
policy and regulation to use technology and electronic resources.
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Asbestos Procedures
The Gasconade C-4 School District will develop and implement written procedures for the purchase, use, storage and
disposal of substance designated as hazardous by local, state and federal authorities.
Gasconade C-4 School Board of Education
The Gasconade C-4 School Board of Education meets at 7:00 p.m. every 3rd Thursday of the month, unless posted
otherwise.
Procedures for Presenting Issues to the Board of Education
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Notify the school office 24 hours in advance that you wish to be put on the agenda.
Indicate if the issue is about policy, procedures, staff member, or student.
You will have 5 minutes to present your issue.
The Board of Education will give consideration to your issue at the appropriate time during the current meeting
or the next month’s board meeting.
Wellness Policy
The Gasconade C-4 School District promotes healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical
activity ad part of the total learning environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle
practices. Schools contribute to the basic health status of children by facilitation learning through the support and
promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Improved health optimizes student performance potential. The goals
of the District’s wellness policy are as follows.
1. Provide a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors.
The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school goals to positively
influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical
activity. A healthy school environment should not be sacrificed because of a dependence on revenue from high
added fat, high added sugar, and low nutrient foods to support school programs.
2. Support and promote proper dietary habits contribution to student’s health status and academic
performance.
All foods available on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities during the instructional day should
meet or exceed the district nutrition standards. Emphasis should be placed on foods that are nutrient dense per
calorie. To ensure high quality, nutrition meals, foods should be served with consideration toward variety,
appeal, taste, safety, and packaging.
3. Provide more opportunities for students to engage in physical activity.
A quality physical education program is an essential component for all students to learn about and participate in
physical activity. Physical activity should be included in a school’s daily education program from grades K
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through 12. Physical activity should include regular instructional physical education, co-curricular activities and
recess. A goal of 150 minutes per week for elementary students, 225 minutes per week for middle school
students, and 2 units for high school students during high school years.
4. The District is committed to improve academic performance.
Educators, administrators, parents, health practitioners, and communities should consider the critical role
student health plays in academic stamina and performance and adapt the school environment to ensure
students’ basic nourishment and activity needs are met. To ensure widespread understanding of the benefits to
school environments where nutritious foods are provided and where students have an opportunity for physical
activity, a public awareness campaign that highlights research demonstrating the positive relationship between
good nutrition, physical activity, and capacity of students to develop and learn should be conducted.
5. Establish and maintain a district-wide Nutrition & Physical Activity Council with the purpose of:
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Monitoring the implementation of this policy
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Serving as a resource to school sites
Revising policy as necessary
Fire and Emergency Evacuation Instructions
Signal: Warbling Siren
Students should leave the building in an orderly fashion, taking no possessions with them.
Teachers should close windows, take record book, and close door when leaving.
Students walk to the fence on the west side of the building.
Teachers should take roll immediately upon reaching the outside destination.
When the all-clear signal is given, students should return back to the classroom in an orderly fashion.
The intercommunication system may be used to give emergency instructions and to give alternate instructions to those
printed here and posted in the classroom.
Tornado/Storm Instructions
Signal: Constant Siren
Students should walk single file to their appointed position. Children shall sit in the “Duck and Cover” position until given
the direction quit. Children must remain quiet in order to hear instructions.
“Duck and Cover” – get in “crouch” position, facing wall, hands over back of neck.
In case of power failure, the signal will be given with a whistle. The signal will remain short with fast sounds.
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Earthquake Information
In the event of an earthquake, we will be unable to ring a bell to notify the students and faculty before the event occurs.
Because of this, teachers should be aware that they will be responsible for instructing the class as to safety procedures
during the first phase of the earthquake.
Upon an onset of an earthquake, students in all classrooms (except the gymnasium) should get underneath the desk and
protect their head. All students should be facing away from the windows. Students in the gym should either try to make
their way out of the gym, following the fire evacuation instructions, and or follow the teacher’s directions.
After the initial jolts, the principal and maintenance staff will take a quick survey of our conditions and determine if
normal for drill evacuation procedures can be executed in order to clear the building. If power lines are intact, our
normal, fire drill procedures will be used. If not, all students will be directed to the best possible routes before leaving
their classrooms with their teacher. This will be done over the intercom, unless it is damaged. If damaged, the principal
will go from room to room to explain the new evacuation plan.
What are earthquakes and what causes them?
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid, shaking of the Earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the Earth’s
surface. For hundreds of millions of years the forces of plate tectonics have shaped the Earth as the huge plates that
form the Earth’s surface move slowly over, under and past each other. Sometimes the movement is gradual. At other
times, the plates are locked together, unable to release the accumulating energy. When the accumulated energy grows
strong enough, the plates break free causing the ground to shake. Most earthquakes occur at the boundaries where the
plates meet; however, some earthquakes occur in the middle of the plates. Ground shaking from earthquakes can
collapse buildings, bridges: disrupt gas, electric, and phone service, and sometimes trigger landslides, avalanches, flash
floods, fires and huge destructive ocean waves (tsunamis). Buildings with foundations resting on unconsolidated landfill
and other unstable soil, trailers and homes not tied to their foundations are at risk because they can be shaken of their
mountings during an earthquake. When an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause deaths, injuries and
extensive property damage.
Where earthquakes have occurred in the past, they will happen again. Learn whether earthquakes are at risk in your
area by contacting your local emergency management office, American Red Cross chapter, State Geological Survey, or
Department of Natural Resources.
PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS
The Gasconade C4 School District Board of Education believes that engaging parents/families in the education
process is essential to improved academic success for students. The Board recognizes that a student's
education is a responsibility shared by the district, parents, families and other members of the community
during the entire time a student attends school. The Board believes that the district must create an
environment that is conducive to learning and that strong, comprehensive parent/family involvement is an
important component. Parent/Family involvement in education requires a cooperative effort with roles for the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the district, parents/families and the community.
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Parent/Family Involvement Goals and Plan
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of eliminating barriers that impede parent/family
involvement, thereby facilitating an environment that encourages collaboration with parents, families and
other members of the community. Therefore, the district will develop and implement a plan to facilitate
parent/family involvement that shall include the following six (6) goals:
1. Promote regular, two-way, meaningful communication between home and school.
2. Promote and support responsible parenting.
3. Recognize the fact that parents/families play an integral role in assisting their children to learn.
4. Promote a safe and open atmosphere for parents/families to visit the schools their children attend, and
actively solicit parent/family support and assistance for school programs.
5. Include parents as full partners in decisions affecting their children and families.
6. Use available community resources to strengthen and promote school programs, family practices and the
achievement of students.
The district's plan for meeting these goals is to:
1. Provide activities that will educate parents regarding the intellectual and developmental needs of their
children at all age levels. This will include promoting cooperation between the district and other agencies or
school/community groups (such as parent-teacher groups, Head Start, Parents as Teachers, etc.) to furnish
learning opportunities and disseminate information regarding parenting skills and child/adolescent
development.
2. Implement strategies to involve parents/families in the educational process, including:
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participation in various programs.
Providing access to educational resources for parents/families to use together with their
children.
Keeping parents/families informed of the objectives of district educational programs as well as
of their child's participation and progress within these programs.
Title I, Migrant Education (MEP) and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Programs
The Board also recognizes the special importance of parent/family involvement to the success of its Title I,
MEP and LEP programs. Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents will jointly develop and agree upon a
written parental involvement policy that will be distributed to parents participating in any of these programs.
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Title I Program Parent Involvement
The district and parents of children participating in the Title I program will jointly develop and agree upon a
written parent involvement policy that will describe how the district will:
1. Involve parents in the joint development of the Title I program plan and in the process of reviewing the
implementation of the plan and suggesting improvements.
2. Provide the coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist participating schools in
planning and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic
achievement and school performance.
3. Build the schools' and parents' capacity for strong parental involvement.
4. Coordinate and integrate Title I parental involvement strategies with those of other educational programs.
5. Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content of the parental involvement
policy and its effectiveness in improving the academic quality of the schools served. This will include
identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in activities authorized by law, particularly by parents
who are economically disadvantaged, have disabilities, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy,
or are of any racial or ethnic minority background. The district will use the findings of such evaluation to
design strategies for more effective parental involvement and to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement
policies.
6. Involve parents in the activities of the schools served.
Each school receiving Title I funds will jointly develop with and distribute to parents of children participating in
the Title I program a written parental involvement policy agreed upon by such parents in accordance with the
requirements of federal law:
1. The policy must be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing
needs of parents and the school.
2. The policy shall contain a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff and
students will share the responsibility of improved student academic achievement and the means by which the
school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children.
3. Each school participating in the Title I program will convene a meeting annually to inform parents about
Title I and to involve parents in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs, including the
planning, review and improvement of the school parental involvement policy.
Migrant Education Program Parent Involvement
Parents of students in the MEP will be involved in and regularly consulted about the development,
implementation, operation and evaluation of the Migrant Education Program.
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Parents of MEP students will receive instruction regarding their role in improving the academic achievement
of their children.
Limited English Proficiency Program Parent Involvement
Pursuant to federal law, parents of LEP students will be provided notification regarding their child’s placement
in and information about the district’s LEP program.
Parents will be notified of their rights regarding program content and participation.
Policy Evaluation
The district, with parent/family involvement, will review and evaluate the content and effectiveness of this
policy and each school-level policy at least annually. The district will revise this policy as necessary to improve
or create practices that enhance parent/family involvement.
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Federal Programs Complaint Procedure
This standard complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the Improving America's
Schools Act (IASA).
What is a complaint for purposes of this policy?
A complaint is an allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or
misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department personnel.
A complaint under this procedure must be in writing and signed by the complainant. The written complaint
must specify the details of the situation and must pertain to a law or regulation that is allegedly being violated,
misapplied, or misinterpreted.
Who may file a complaint?
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board, or other person directly involved
with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a
complaint.
What types of complaints are recognized?
There are two types of complaints:
1. A complaint alleging that a local school district is violating, misapplying, or misinterpreting a law or a
regulation of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and,
2. A complaint alleging that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is violating,
misapplying, or misinterpreting a law or a regulation.
How are complaints filed?
1. Complaints against local school districts. A complaint alleging that local school district officials have
violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted a state or federal law or regulation must first be filed and
resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy. If the issue cannot be resolved at the local
level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Department. Before accepting such a complaint, the
Department will ask for evidence of an attempt to resolve the issue at the local level. If the parties have
not attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the
parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.
A question about local school district policies, rules, or practices which are not based on federal or state
laws or regulations is not a complaint within the meaning of this policy and must be settled at the local
school district level.
2. Complaints against the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
A local school district official, a local board of education, or any person directly affected by actions of
the Department may file a written complaint alleging that the Department or its personnel have violated,
misapplied, or misinterpreted a state or federal law or regulation directly with the Department.
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How does the Department hear and resolve complaints?
1. Any formal complaint against the Department or an unresolved complaint against a local school district
related to the IASA is to be addressed to the Director of the Grants Management Section.
2. Within thirty days after receiving a complaint or appeal, the section director will resolve the complaint
and inform interested parties in writing of the decision. In resolving the complaint, the section director
may rely upon statements of the parties involved or may conduct an independent investigation. The
section director may grant an extension of the thirty-day limit for just cause.
3. If a complainant disagrees with the decision of the section director, the complainant may, within ten
working days, appeal to the Deputy Commissioner of Education. This appeal must be in writing and
state why the complainant disagrees with the decision.
4. Within thirty days after receiving an appeal, the Deputy Commissioner of Education will render a final
administrative decision and notify the complainant in writing.
5. If the complainant disagrees with the decision of the Deputy Commissioner of Education in a matter
relating to federal law or regulation, the complainant may request a review of the decision by the United
States Secretary of Education in accordance with 34 CSR Part 76, section 76.781.
What other recourse is available in resolving complaints?
In some circumstances, complainants may have additional recourse in the courts or through the Administrative
Hearing Commission.
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