Table of Contents - Green City Elementary School
Table of Contents
Activity Passes .......................................................... 46
Administering Medicines to Students .......................................................... 77
After-Prom Activities .......................................................... 90
Appeals of Retention Decisions ……………………………………. 74
Attendance Appeals Process .......................................................... 54-55
Attendance .......................................................... 53
Audit Classes .......................................................... 71
Bell Schedule .......................................................... 21
Bereavement Leave …………………………………….. 41
Bloodborne Pathogens …………………………………….. 66-67
Board of Education .......................................................... 13
Bomb Threat Procedures .......................................................... 81-82
Breakfast/Lunch Program ……………………………………. 68
Cadet Teacher .......................................................... 71-72
Calendar …………………………………….. 4
Cell Phone Usage Policy …………………………………….. 106
Certified Staff Contracts .......................................................... 34
Class Sponsors .......................................................... 15
Class Status .......................................................... 75
Classroom Objectives .......................................................... 32
Communicable Diseases .......................................................... 97
Concussions – Brain Injury ……………………………………… 98
Conference Hour .......................................................... 31
Conferences and Travel .......................................................... 43
Confidentiality Policy …………………………………….. 5
Copyrighted Material .......................................................... 51-52
Corporal Punishment .......................................................... 109
Daily Bulletins .......................................................... 62
Detention …………………………………….. 56
Directory Information .......................................................... 11
Discrimination and Harassment …………………………………….. 6
District Policies, Regulations and Forms …………………………………….. 25
Drug and Alcohol Abuse …………………………………….. 104-105
Early Dismissals/School Closing - Bad Weather .......................................................... 33
Early Graduation .......................................................... 76
Elementary Attendance Policy …………………………………….. 53
Elementary Specials Schedule …………………………………….. 23-24
Emergency Drills .......................................................... 80-81
Emergency Medication ……………………………………… 78
Employee Mailboxes .......................................................... 51
Employee Policies …………………………………….. 28-31
English As A Second Language …………………………………….. 65-66
Equal Opportunity Employment ……………………………………. 27
Exception for Potentially Harmful Administration …………………………………….. 80
Extra Duty and Extended Duty Contracts .......................................................... 47
Faculty & Staff Directory .......................................................... 17-19
Faculty .......................................................... 13-14
Fall Softball/Baseball Schedule .......................................................... 125
Family and Medical Leave Act .......................................................... 42
FERPA …………………………………….. 9
Field Trips …………………………………….. 89-90
Firearms and Weapons in School .......................................................... 110-111
Graduation Requirements - Disabled Student .......................................................... 76
Head Lice .......................................................... 98
Health Information Records .......................................................... 59
Homeless Students …………………………………….. 63-65
Immunizations .......................................................... 96
Incomplete Grades .......................................................... 70
Insurance Benefits .......................................................... 45-46
Internet Policy .......................................................... 90-91
Internet Usage .......................................................... 91-96
Interscholastic Activities and Athletics .......................................................... 85-86
Job Targets .......................................................... 51
Junior High Basketball Schedule .......................................................... 126
Junior High Track Schedule .......................................................... 129
Jury Duty Leave …………………………………….. 41
Lockdown …………………………………….. 83-84
Lunch Schedule – Elementary …………………………………….. 68
Medication Storage & Administration …………………………………….. 78-79
Mentor Program .......................................................... 69
Migrant Education Program …………………………………….. 63
Military Leave ……………………………………. 41
Money …………………………………….. 44
Monthly Calendars and Bulletins .......................................................... 63
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 …………………………………….. 7
Nondiscrimination Notice …………………………………….. 12
Nonrenewal/Termination: Probationary Teacher .......................................................... 48-49
Observation/Evaluation of Staff .......................................................... 46
One-year Leaves of Absence …………………………………….. 40
Organization Sponsors .......................................................... 15-16
Over-the-counter Medication …………………………………….. 78
Parent/Guardian Administration …………………………………….. 80
Parent-School Communication .......................................................... 27
Paychecks .......................................................... 45
Permanent Teachers …………………………………….. 34
Personal Leave …………………………………….. 40
Personnel Records .......................................................... 44-45
Philosophy and Objectives .......................................................... 26
Photocopiers .......................................................... 52
Pledge of Allegiance .......................................................... 60
Prescription Medication …………………………………….. 78
PPRA …………………………………….. 10
Probationary Teachers …………………………………….. 34
Professional Development Program .......................................................... 42
Professional Staff Long-Term Leaves and Absences .......................................................... 40
Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves and Absences .......................................................... 34-38
Progress Reports .......................................................... 69
Prom Activities Policy .......................................................... 90
Public Notice: Special Services .......................................................... 8
Purchase Orders .......................................................... 46
Reading Level & State Mandated Retention …………………………………….. 74
Reduction in Force: Certificated Staff .......................................................... 50
Reduction in Force: Support Staff .......................................................... 50-51
Referrals to School Nurse .......................................................... 80
Reimbursement Policies .......................................................... 44-44
Religious Expression .......................................................... 60-62
Report Cards .......................................................... 70
Reporting of Violent Behavior .......................................................... 118-119
Resignation of Certificated Staff .......................................................... 47
Retirement/Medicare .......................................................... 45
Risograph …………………………………….. 52
Sabbatical Leaves of Absence …………………………………….. 40
Safe Schools Act .......................................................... 118
Schedule – High School ……………………………………. 22
School Directory ……………………………………. 20
School Phones .......................................................... 33
School Volunteers ……………………………………. 122-124
Searches, Interrogations, and Removal From School .......................................................... 109-110
Seclusion and Restraint Policy …………………………………….. 105-106
Secondary Attendance Policy …………………………………….. 54
Self-Administration of Medication …………………………………….. 79
Sexual Harassment .......................................................... 98-104
Sick Leave Bank …………………………………….. 38-39
Solicitation, Collections, Advertising in the Schools .......................................................... 88
Sportsmanship .......................................................... 87
Spring Varsity Baseball Schedule .......................................................... 128
Staff Cell Phone Usage …………………………………….. 106-107
Staff Conflicts of Interest .......................................................... 46
Staff Dispute Resolution .......................................................... 51
Student Abuse Reporting …………………………………….. 57-58
Student Academic Achievement .......................................................... 75
Student Activity Funds .......................................................... 89
Student Discipline - Behavioral Expectations .......................................................... 112-117
Student Discipline - Expulsion .......................................................... 108
Student Discipline - Suspension .......................................................... 107
Student Discipline Hearings .......................................................... 120-121
Student Dress and Appearance .......................................................... 72
Student Educational Records .......................................................... 58-59
Student Fees/Responsibilities .......................................................... 88
Student Hazing .......................................................... 87
Student Promotion and Retention .......................................................... 72-73
Student Safety .......................................................... 118
Supervised Study Period .......................................................... 68-69
Support Staff .......................................................... 14-15
Suspension or Termination: Support Staff .......................................................... 50
Tardy Policy .......................................................... 55-56
Termination of Contract: Permanent Teacher …………………………………….. 49-50
Test Administration – Teacher Responsibilities …………………………………….. 77
Test Security .......................................................... 77
Tests .......................................................... 69
Transfer Student Grade Placement …………………………………….. 75-76
Transfers from Unaccredited Schools …………………………………….. 76
Truancy .......................................................... 55
Use of District Property .......................................................... 51
Varsity Basketball Schedule .......................................................... 127
Varsity Track Schedule …………………………………….. 129
Vo-Tech Students .......................................................... 71
Weighted Classes .......................................................... 70
Wellness Policy …………………………………….. 130-134
Workers’ Compensation Insurance …………………………………….. 66
CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
It is our policy to respect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of all students attending Green City R-1 Schools. This covers student records, medical information, and other sources of personally identifiable sources of information. It is our policy that such personally identifiable information should only be viewed or received by School District employees who have a legitimate educational interest in viewing or receiving the information, as well as those officials involved in a supervisory capacity over the school in which the students are enrolled.
Employees of the Green City R-1 Schools who have access to personally identifiable information shall keep such information confidential and shall not share such information with others who do not have a legitimate educational interest in such information.
Employees receiving personally identifiable information shall safeguard the information form dissemination to unauthorized parties. Steps should be taken to insure that personally identifiable information does not accidentally find its way into the public domain.
During the course of carrying out activities as an employee or volunteer of the Green City R-1 Schools, individuals make certain observations that may disclose personally identifiable information about a student. These observations are confidential.
The dissemination of personally identifiable information by employees or volunteers to individuals who have neither a legitimate educational interest nor a “need to know” is strictly prohibited. Further, employees or volunteers are not to disclose such personally identifiable information to individuals who are not affiliated with the Green City R-1 Schools without specific written authorizations for the release of such information.
Employees or volunteers who release personally identifiable information in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline. Such discipline shall be severe and may include, but not be limited to, termination.
NOTICE
TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
REGARDING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
The Green City R-1 School District is committed to an academic and work environment in which all students and employees are treated with dignity and respect. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, or disability or perceived sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Discrimination and harassment of students and employees, whether committed by supervisors, employees or students and regardless of whether the victim is an employee or student, will not be tolerated.
Inquiries, complaints or grievances from students and their parents and employees regarding discrimination and harassment may be directed to:
Ann Gray, Elementary Principal Laura Olmstead, High School Principal
301 N. East St. 301 N. East St.
Green City, MO 63545 Green City, MO 63545
(660)874-4126 (660)874-4127
Other offices dealing with these complaints:
Missouri Commission for Human Rights
Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Equal Employment Opportunity Comm.
PO Box 1129, 3315 W. Truman Blvd. Robert A. Young Federal Building
Jefferson City, MO 65102-3325 1222 Spruce Street
(573)751-3325 Room 8.100
dolir.state.mo.us/hr St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)539-7800 or (800)669-4000
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
Customer Service Team U.S. Department of Justice
Mary E. Switzer Building 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20530-0001
Washington, DC 20202 (202)353-1555
(800)421-3481 ASKDOJ@
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Form 2130.2 May 2009
Rights According to “The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”
The Green City R-I School District is required to inform parents of certain information that they, according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 1078-110) have the right to know.
Upon parent request, our district is required to provide in a timely manner, the following information:
• Whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
• Whether their child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
• What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification of degree held by the teacher and the field of discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information that parents my request, we must provide to each individual parent—
• Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and
• Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Green City R-I School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.
The Green City R-I School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Green City R-I School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Green City R-I School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at Green City administrative office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday while school is in session.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Last Revised August 2005
Model Notification of Rights under FERPA for
Elementary and Secondary Institutions
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records.
These rights are outlined below:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write the School principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to privacy of personally identifiable information in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has outsourced services or functions it would otherwise use its own employees to perform (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer. (NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.)
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202
Model Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
( Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)–
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
(Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
(Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
Green City R-1 has adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Green City R-1 will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Green City R-1 will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Green City R-1 will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:
(Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution.
(Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
(Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-8520
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Green City R-1 with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Green City R-1 may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Green City R-1 to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
• A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
• The annual yearbook;
• Honor roll or other recognition lists;
• Graduation programs; and
• Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. [1]
If you do not want Green City R-1 to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 1, 2012. Green City R-1 has designated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA may, but does not have to, include all the information listed below.]
-Student’s name -Participation in officially
-Address recognized activities and sports
-Telephone listing -Weight and height of members of
-Electronic mail address athletic teams
-Photograph -Degrees, honors, and awards
-Date and place of birth received
-Major field of study -The most recent educational agency or -Dates of attendance institution attended
-Grade level -Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic systems that cannot be used to access education records without a PIN, password, etc. (A student’s SSN, in whole or in part, cannot be used for this purpose.)
Washington, D.C. 20202-8520
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Form 1310.1
Equal Opportunity
Civil Rights, Title IX, Section 504 Notice
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, applicants for admission and employment and sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment with Green City R-1 School District are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in admission, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning Green City R-1 School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing these Prohibitions is directed to contact Laura Olmstead or Ann Gray, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 660-874-4127 or 660-874-4126, who has been designated to coordinate Green City R-1 School District’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title IX and Section 504.
Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding Green City R-1 School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title IX or Section 504.
Donnie Campbell
Superintendent
Green City R-1
School District
May, 2008
Green City R-I Employee Handbook
Board of Education
President........................................................................................……..........……...Randy Hatcher
Vice President......................................................................................……...…......…David Riddle
Secretary...................................................................................................……..…..Tammy Kilgore
Treasurer....................................................................................................…...……. Janelle Hepler
Member......................................................................................................……………Chris Dickel
Member....................................................................................................………..……Jeff Kimmel
Member………………………………………………………………………..…….Wayne Halter
School board filing is usually set for the month of January. Elections are held the first Tuesday following the first Monday in April. New board members are required sixteen hours of training within twelve months. Individual board members are not responsible for paying the cost of training. Requirements are as follows: citizen of the United States; resident taxpayer of the district; resident of state for one year preceding election; at least 24 years of age. School board positions are held for three years.
Faculty
Superintendent.............................................................................……......………Donnie Campbell
Elementary Principal..............................................................……....................….……...Ann Gray
Secondary Principal ........................................................…….......................……..Laura Olmstead
A+ Coordinator…………….…………………………….……Laura Olmstead and Mandy Tipton
At-Risk Director.............................................................................…......…….....… Donnie Fields
Athletic Director.......................................................................................…………..Donnie Fields
Preschool.......................................................................................................…..LaNessia Ballinger
Kindergarten..................................................................................................……. Melissa Hedrick
Grade One...................…………...................……………...........................................Barb Tomlin
Grade Two...............................................................................……...........................Becky Tipton
Grade Three.................................................................…....…….............………Amy McCormack
Grade Four..........................................................................................……..................Teresa Dolan
Grade Five..................................................................................................…….....….. Andi Foster
Grade Six.............................................................................................................……....Dawn Coy
Art..............................................................................................................………..Marjorie Fisher
Business Education........................................................................................…..Amanda Lunsford
Computers.....................................................................................................................Jamie Halley
Counselor (K-12)...............................................................................................…….Mandy Tipton
Faculty (Cont.)
Elementary Music..............................................................................................……Nancy Forquer
Health..........................................................................................................................Donnie Fields
History................................................................................................................……Dale Whitacre
Instrumental & Vocal Music...............................................................................…… Glenn Palmer
Language Arts.............................................................................................................Danny Mathis Jonna Ayers
Librarian......................................................................................................………….Jamie Halley
Mathematics..........................................................................................……...........Terry Hunsaker
Angela Fields
Migrant Education...........................................................................................…….Emily Kottwitz
Parents as Teachers Coordinator.............................................................................…….Janie Gray
Physical Education..............….....................................................…….....................Wade Sorenson
Donnie Fields
School Nurse..............................................................…….....................................Joann Anderson
Science.........................................................................................................…….....Patricia Bender
Danita Gordon
Spanish.............................................................................................……..................
Special Services..........................................................................……........................Julie Caraccio
Jerry Kiger
Speech. ………….......................................................…….....................................Ann McDonald
Speech Implementer………………………………………………………………….…….Jo Hall
Testing Coordinator………………………………………………….…..……..…Charlotte Bailey
Emily Kottwitz
Title I………………………………………………………………………………Jennifer Peavler
Vocational Agriculture...................................................................................................Rick Ayers
Jonna Ayers
Support Staff
Bus Drivers..........................................................................…….............................. Dennis Foster
Donnie Fields
Jerry Kiger Paul Kimmel James Snyder
Vern Stottlemyre
David VanVelzer
Custodians.......................................... …........................................................................Ray Stivers
Tyson Snyder
Billy White
Dietary Personnel.....……...........................................................................................Denise Moore
Angie Carmack
Candy Fields
Tyson Snyder
Support Staff Continued
Paraprofessional..........……................................................................................. Tammy Campbell
Karen Clark
Alta Kasten
Tami Watt
School Bookkeeper and Secretary to the Superintendent...........................…….....Melissa Howard
School Secretaries:
Elementary.........……….................................................................................................Karen Hale
High School...................………......................................................................................Kari Shoop
Transportation Director...........……............................................................................Dennis Foster
Class Sponsors
7th Grade...........................................................................…………Mrs. Gordon & Mrs. Campbell
8th Grade...............................................................................................Mrs. Lunsford, Mrs. Halley
9th Grade........................................................................................……Ms. Fisher & Mr. Whitacre
10th Grade...................................................................................................Mr. Mathis & Mr. Fields
11th Grade.............................................................................Mr. Hunsaker, Mrs. Ayers, Mr. Kiger
12th Grade................................................................................................. Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Tipton
Organization Sponsors
CADD…………………………………………………………………………
Cheerleading…………........……....................................................Mrs. Campbell & Mrs. Gordon
Dance………………………………………………………………Mrs. Campbell & Mrs. Gordon
Drill Team & Pom Pom………………………………………………………………..Mrs. Halter
Drama Club…………………………………………………………………………….Mr. Palmer
FBLA......................................……............................................................................Mrs. Lunsford
FFA..........................................……..........................................................Mrs. Ayers & Mr. Ayers
NHS.....................................................……..................................................................Mrs. Tipton
Scholastic Team....................................................……................................................Mrs. Gordon
Science Olympiad..................................................……..............................................Mr. Hunsaker
Student Council....................................................……....................................................Mr. Kiger
Varsity Club.......................................................…………………………………….Athletic Dept.
Web Page...............................................................………..........................................Mrs. Kottwitz
Pep Band………………………………………………………..……………………....Mr. Palmer
Flags………………………………………………………………..…………………..Mrs. Halter
Renaissance……………………………………………………………………………Mrs. Halley
Yearbook………………………………………………………………….…………Mrs. Lunsford
Softball………………………………………………………………………..…….. Mrs. Peavler
Baseball……..……………………………………………………….…….…………Mr. Whitacre
Jr. High Girls Basketball………………………………………………………….…Mr. Campbell
Jr. High Boys Basketball…………………………………………………..…………….Mr. Fields
H.S. Girls Basketball………...………………………………………….……………Mr. Sorenson
H.S. Boys Basketball……………………………………………………………….……Mr. Fields
Assistant Jr. High Girls Basketball……………………….…………………………....Mrs. Tipton
Assistant Jr. High Boys Basketball……………………………………….….……....Mr. Whitacre
Assistant Softball ………………………………………………………………………
Jr. High Girls Track……………………………………………………………….……Mrs. Fields
Jr. High Boys Track………………………………………………………………….Mr. Sorenson
H.S. Girls Track……………………………………………………………………...…Mrs. Fields
H.S. Boys Track……………………………………………………………..………Mr. Sorenson
GREEN CITY R-I FACULTY & STAFF
2012-2013
(Updated 8/1/12)
|I. ADMINISTRATION |
|Donnie Campbell (Kathy) |1004 S. 20th Street |660-947-3924 |
|Superintendent – Ext. 222 |Unionville, MO 63565 | |
|Ann Gray (David) |705 Benton Way |660-665-1737 |
|Elementary Principal Ext.225 |Kirksville MO 63501 |Cell 660-341-4096 |
| | |Memphis # 660-465-2491 |
|Laura Olmstead (Randal) |30021 Sunflower Dr. |660-947-7904 |
|High School Principal Ext.228 |Unionville, MO 63565 | |
|II. ELEMENTARY FACULTY |
|Charlotte Bailey |26536 State Highway T |660-216-5343 |
|Literacy Coach – Ext. 247 |Kirksville MO 63501 | |
|LaNessia Ballinger |19122 State Hwy K |660-488-5730 |
|Pre-School – Ext. 243 |Novinger, MO 63559 | |
|Julie Caraccio (Tony) |1607 S. 20th St. |641-895-4920 |
|EL Spec Ed- Ext. 244 |Centerville, IA 52544 | |
|Dawn Coy (Kenny) |401 Steer Creek Way |660-216-0051 |
|6th Grade – Ext. 230 |Kirksville, MO 63501 | |
|Teresa Dolan (Ervan) |165 Wilhite Lane |660-874-4068 |
|4th Grade – Ext 232 |Green Castle, MO 63544 | |
|Nancy Forquer |PO Box 132 |660-665-8549 |
|Elementary Music – Ext. 235 |Kirksville MO 63501 | |
|Andi Foster |36380 Cottonwood Trail |660-292-1675 |
|5th Grade – Ext 231 |Unionville, MO 63565 | |
|Janie Gray (Mike) |56408 Highway V V |660-874-5744 |
|P.A.T. – Ext. 279 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Jo Hall (Russ) |15527 Hwy 129 |660-874-4614 |
|Speech Implementer – Ext 241 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|Melissa Hedrick |1712 Grant |660-988-2493 |
|Kindergarten – Ext 239 |Unionville, MO 63565 | |
|Emily Kottwitz (Andy) |19956 First Settlement Trl |660-216-8528 |
|Migrant Coordinator |Kirksville, MO 63501 | |
|Amy McCormack |1902 Union |660-947-4339 |
|3rd Grade – Ext. 234 |Unionville, MO 63565 | |
|Ann McDonald |620 NE Hwy NN |660-953-0678 |
|Speech - Ext 241 |Trenton, MO 64683 | |
|Jennifer Peavler (Brandon) |65506 Midland Rd |660-874-5903 |
|Title I – Ext. 233 |Green Castle MO 63544 |Cell 660-341-6355 |
|Becky Tipton (Shannon) |27691 Hwy 129 |660-874-4880 |
|2nd Grade – Ext. 236 |Milan, MO 63556 | |
|Barb Tomlin |11101 295th Road |660-947-7989 |
|1st Grade – Ext 238 |Unionville, MO 63565 |Cell 660-216-8661 |
|III. NURSE |
|Joann Anderson (Gailon) |25049 Cattail Trail |660-488-5206 |
|Nurse – Ext. 245 |Green Castle, MO 63544 | |
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|IV. HIGH SCHOOL |
|Jonna Ayers (Rick) |16029 Highway B |660-874-4305 |
|Vo-Ag – Ext 246/Greenhouse-281 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|Rick Ayers (Jonna) |16029 Highway B |660-874-4305 |
|Vo-Ag – Ext. 278/Greenhouse-281 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Pat Bender |26266 Spring Lake Trail |660-665-6976 |
|Science – Ext. 267 |Kirksville MO 63501 | |
|Angela Fields (Donnie) |22102 Highway FF |660-874-5158 |
|Math – Ext. 263 |Green Castle MO 63544 | |
|Donnie Fields (Angela) |22102 Highway FF |660-874-5158 |
|PE – Ext. 256 |Green Castle MO 63544 | |
|Marjorie Fisher | | |
|Art – Ext. 254 | | |
|Danita Gordon |22042 Hwy FF |660-874-4028 |
|Science – Ext 268 |Green Castle, MO 63544 | |
|Jamie Halley (Todd) |24848 173rd Street |660-947-2101 |
|Librarian – Ext. 274 |Unionville MO 63565 | |
|Terry Hunsaker (Billie) |1416 East Highland Avenue |660-349-0052 |
|Math – Ext 260 |Kirksville MO 63501 | |
|Jerry Kiger |15305 Hwy 149 |660-874-4004 |
|LD/EMR – Ext. 282 |Novinger, MO 63559 | |
|Amanda Lunsford (Doug) |58736 Hwy 6 |660-874-4402 |
|Business Ed Ext 272 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|Danny Mathis |513 S. Osteopathy, Apt B |816-228-3082 |
|English – Ext 253 |Kirksville, MO 63501 | |
|Glenn Palmer |33313 Highway 129 |660-857-4499 |
|Instrumental Music – Ext.259 |Winigan MO 63566 | |
|Wade Sorenson |812 Rena |660-665-6916 |
|PE/Coach – Ext 256 |Kirksville, MO 63501 | |
|Mandy Tipton |60377 Orion Rd |660-874-4313 |
|Counselor – Ext 223 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|Dale Whitacre |2302 N. East St. |660-341-2907 |
|History – Ext. 264 |Kirksville, MO 63501 | |
|V. SECRETARIES |
|Karen Hale (Dean) |411 North Lincoln |660-874-5824 |
|Ext. 224 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|Melissa Howard (Mike) |18353 Antelope Drive |660-874-4568 |
|Ext. 221 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Kari Shoop (Ethan) |101 W. 5th St. |660-341-3843 |
|Ext. 226 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
|VII. CUSTODIANS | | |
|Ray Stivers (Darla) |65157 Windsong Road |660-857-4798 |
|Ext. 251 |Green Castle MO 63544 | |
|Tyson Snyder |19619 Hwy FF |660-342-8915 |
|Ext. 251 |Green Castle, MO 63544 | |
|Billy White |480 W. South St. |660-874-4836 |
|Ext. 251 |Green Castle, MO 63544 | |
|VIII. COOKS |
|Angela Carmack (Travis) |61547 Table Road |660-857-4399 |
|Ext 250 |Milan, MO 63556 | |
|Candy Fields (David) |502 W. South Street |660-874-4964 |
|Ext. 250 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Denise Moore (Larry) |65986 Marco Road |660-857-4495 |
|Ext. 250 |New Boston MO 63557 | |
|IX. BUS DRIVERS |
|Dennis Foster (Sherri) |22535 Highway 129 |660-874-4465 |
|Bus Barn 874-4129 |Green City MO 63545 |Cell 660-341-9745 |
|Paul Kimmel (Jodi) |25458 Highway 129 |660-874-4860 |
| |Green City MO | |
|James Snyder |22015 Indian Drive |660-874-4326 |
| |Green Castle MO 63544 | |
|Vern Stottlemyre (Nancy) |27476 Highway V |660-265-3636 |
| |Milan MO 63556 | |
|David VanVelzer (Sherri) |13344 Ivywood Drive |660-874-4740 |
| |Green Castle MO 63544 | |
|X. TEACHER AIDES |
|Tammy Campbell (Terry) |Box 267 |660-874-5879 |
|Ext. 261 – VM 361 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Karen Clark (Glen) |517 North East Street |660-874-4015 |
|Ext. 239 |Green City MO 63545 | |
|Alta Kasten (Bob) |PO Box 87 |660-857-4404 |
|Ext 244 |Winigan, MO 63566 | |
|Tami Watt (John) |64011 Mead Road |660-874-4191 |
|Ext 236 |Green City, MO 63545 | |
BELL SCHEDULE
2012-2013
Regular Bell Schedule
Unload Buses 7:50
Students go to class 8:10
Period 1 8:15 - 9:00
Period 2 9:03 – 9:48
Period 3 9:51 - 10:36
Period 4 10:39 – 11:24
Period 5 11:27 - 12:12
1st Shift 2nd Shift
12:15 - 12:35 Lunch 12:12 - 12:32 Activity Period
12:35 - 12:55 Activity Period 12:35 - 12:55 Lunch
Period 6 12:58 - 1:43
Period 7 1:46 - 2:31
Period 8 2:34 - 3:19
12:45 Dismissal Time
Period 1/5 8:15 – 9:06
Period 2/6 9:11– 10:04
Period 3/7 10:07-11:00
Period 4/8/Lunch 11:03– 12:45
1st Shift 2nd Shift
12:02-12:22 Lunch 12:02-12:22 Activity Period
12:25-12:45 Activity Period 12:26-12:45 Lunch
District Polices, Regulations and Forms
Any policy, regulation and/or form referred to in this handbook may be viewed in its entirety in the office of the superintendent, elementary principal and/or high school principal.
Additionally district policies may be viewed on the district web site.
Philosophy and Objectives
The American way of life was built and is still being built on a foundation, which is called democracy. Democracy can be defined in many different ways but in general terms it is referred to as "government by the people". Its greatest importance, though, lies in its characteristics and how it challenges, shapes, and affects society.
Democracy is not inherited. It must be earned and learned by the society that has it. Therefore, it is apparent that the school should take on that responsibility. Its obligation, as a societal institution, should be to prepare, improve, and perpetuate democracy as a way of life. In order to meet this obligation, the school must serve as a director of all growth activities, which are experienced or will be experienced by the individuals in our society and attempt to develop them to the utmost efficiency.
In order to carry out this philosophy, our school should work to achieve the following objectives:
1. Direct and assist the student in developing an understanding and appreciation of responsibilities as an American citizen.
2. Create an atmosphere in which students can utilize their creative abilities and capabilities.
3. Guide the student that he/she may become aware of his/her interests, abilities, and potentialities.
4. Equip the student with the necessary training that may enable him/her to choose an appropriate and rewarding vocation.
5. Develop the intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of the student.
6. Provide a well-planned and well-rounded curriculum that will enable the student to become proficient in many areas of knowledge.
7. Prepare the student for the responsibilities and privileges of family life.
8. Instill in the student a deep sense of pride in himself/herself, in the school, and the community.
Our Mission . . . “TO BUILD FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVES”
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Board of Education of the Green City R-I School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The Board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
The Board is required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act to employ only American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. The purpose of this law is to preserve jobs for those individuals who are legally entitled to them.
The Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, votes on the employment of all staff members. In approving applicants, the Board will be guided by the desire to obtain individuals committed to providing the highest quality education for the Green City R-I students. No person will be employed by the Board until a clear criminal records check and a clear check of the Children’s Division Child Abuse Registry have been obtained.
Parent-School Communication
The Green City R-I School District maintains an open-door policy with parents and encourages them to visit the school and get involved in their child's education. You are also encouraged as employees to make every effort to work cooperatively with parents/guardians of all students.
Take advantage of every opportunity to meet with parents. A concerned parent is often your greatest ally. It may be necessary to schedule meetings with them to handle specific situations. In some cases it may be advisable for an administrator to be in attendance at such meetings. If you would like one to be present, please ask Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Olmstead, or Mr. Campbell.
Green City R-I is a "Drug Free School". Therefore, the use of tobacco is prohibited in the school building and on buses. Smoking is, however, allowed by adults outside the building in designated areas.
General Policies for Employees
1. The regular working day for all teaching staff will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All other staff members should adhere to working hours adopted by the Board of Education for their job positions. All employees are expected to be punctual.
2. Employees who must leave the school premises during their required working hours shall notify an administrative office in advance, giving a reason for their leaving.
3. Students should not enter the building before 8 a.m. Teachers are, therefore, discouraged in making arrangements to meet with students prior to that time.
4. No employee shall give any student permission to leave the school premises at any time. Only administrators will do this.
5. No student shall be released to anyone other than to a representative of an administrative office. Parents/guardians picking up a child to leave the building will report to the principal’s office to sign out the child and request an office employee get the student from class.
6. Visitors are expected to first report to an administrative office and receive a visitor’s pass. Teachers should ask to see visitors’ passes and direct them to the principal’s office if they do not have one. Teachers should also refrain from meeting with sales representatives until during their conference time.
7. The teacher shall recognize that his/her most important purpose in the classroom is the instruction of pupils. He/She shall utilize his/her professional talents and skills, instructional materials, and other instructional resources effectively and efficiently.
8. Parties shall not be held in classrooms of 7-12 grade students without approval of the principal (i.e., birthday, incentives, rewards, etc.).
9. Employees shall keep such records as are required by law or requested by the administration. For teachers, this includes being accurate in taking attendance each period.
10. Employees are required to attend meetings as designated by the administration unless special arrangements are made with the administration’s approval.
11. As mandated by law, any teacher having a student in class with an IEP shall be present at IEP meetings for that student.
12. Information in a student’s permanent folder is confidential and should never be given out to unauthorized personnel. Teachers may review a student’s folder, but records are not to be taken from the office area. The student record should be returned immediately to the file cabinet once the faculty member is finished with it.
13. When the building is closed by order of the Board of Education to permit teachers to attend professional meetings such as district teacher's meeting, etc., it shall be the duty of each teacher to attend such meetings or to spend the day at school working on improving his/her classroom instruction.
14. Each employee shall assume reasonable monitory responsibilities of his/her room, building, and grounds. All employees can give invaluable assistance in helping keep the building clean.
15. All employees have a definite responsibility for the maintenance of good discipline in the classroom, throughout the building, on school premises, and at school-sponsored activities--both home and away.
16. A student should be out of the classroom during a class period only when it is absolutely necessary.
17. When an emergency or unforeseen circumstance arises and a teacher needs to be absent, Kari or Karen should be contacted immediately so that proper arrangements can be made to obtain a substitute. Teachers are responsible for leaving clear and complete lesson plans when absences from school are necessary.
18. Employees should demand respect from all students for other students and all faculty and staff at all times whether in or out of the classroom.
19. Each employee is expected to accept willingly his/her share of the school responsibility. Each is expected to be loyal and cooperate at all times with other members of the staff and the administration.
20. Professional memberships are recommended, and all certified teachers in the Green City R-I School District are encouraged to be members of their local and state organizations.
21. School telephones should be used for school-related business and only for personal matters on a limited basis or under unavoidable circumstances.
22. Employees will refrain from discussing students, co-workers, and school in general other than in a professional setting.
23. Employees are encouraged to keep their room or designated area keys with them, especially when leaving such areas.
24. Each employee will be responsible for regulating the lighting, placement of pictures, and spacing of chairs in his/her room or designated area. All staff should make sure that students do not mark or put their feet on desks, chairs, tables, or other furniture. Any room or building request for maintenance should be made to the head custodian.
25. Employees should close and lock all windows and doors of their classrooms or designated areas and shut off all lights in their rooms when leaving at the end of the day.
26. Faculty and students are responsible for their own personal property, and the school will not replace any lost, stolen, or damaged property.
27. It is the responsibility of each employee to file with the administration an inventory of all supplies, textbooks, and equipment in his/her department. (Custodial staff need inventory only equipment valued over $200). Such inventory is due on the closing day of each school year. Title I inventory needs to be kept separate from other inventory.
28. Receipt of final salary payment for each employee is contingent upon individuals submitting to the Office of the Superintendent the required year-end documents and completing other mandates. (For teachers, this includes but is not limited to inventory sheets, grade cards and grade sheets, grade books, purchase orders for next year, turning in keys, paying lunch bills, cleaning and having rooms checked, supplying summer address and phone number, etc.)
29. Each teacher shall, not later than the first week of school, furnish the superintendent with his/her teacher's certificate, an official and up-to-date transcript, federal and state withholding forms, and other information/data requested. Adjustments to the salary schedule and career ladder will be made only at that time.
30. Salaries of all teachers shall be set by the Board Education after discussion with a salary committee, as established annually, and the Superintendent. All teachers will be placed in the appropriate position on the salary schedule based on their years of experience and professional training. Additional money for extended contracts and/or extra duty increments will be paid according to the schedules as determined by the Board of Education.
31. No teacher shall dismiss his/her class before the dismissal bell rings unless given permission by the administration.
32. No employee who is responsible for students in a classroom or area of supervision should leave such an area when students are present. This includes in the classrooms, at lunch, on trips, at practices, at contests, performance, etc. NEVER LEAVE STUDENTS UNSUPERVISED no matter what the age!
33. All teachers should be in the doorways of their classrooms between classes to assist with supervising of the hallways. Be in position to supervise students in the classroom as well as those in the halls.
34. Staff members should NEVER ignore inappropriate student conduct, attire, or language whether in the classroom, the hallways, lunchroom, or at a home or away activity.
35. It is assumed where good teaching is being accomplished, lesson plans have been made. The principal may check lesson plans during the evaluation process of certified teachers.
36. Green City R-I administers off year testing during first quarter for grades K-11 and the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Tests during fourth quarter for grades 3-11. Teachers are expected to support these tests and shall integrate MAP key skills into existing curriculum goals.
37. All field trips must be arranged with and have approval of the building-level principal.
38. The school calendar is made up well in advance of the opening of the school year. Employees are expected to arrange their personal schedule so that it does not conflict with contracted working days.
39. No employee shall possess, use, or distribute neither illegal drugs nor alcohol neither on school property nor at any school activity. Violations of this policy will result in termination.
40. If an employee's teaching or working ability is affected by a drug problem, disciplinary sanction may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
41. As required by law, any school official or employee who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who observes the child being subjected to conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect will immediately report or cause a report to be made to the principal or his/her designee who will then become responsible for making a report via the Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-392-3738 to the Missouri Children’s Services. The principal or designee will make the superintendent aware that a report has been made and will keep him/her aware of the status of the case.
IF DIFFICULTIES OR MISUNDERSTANDINGS OCCUR, THEY SHOULD BE ADJUSTED THROUGH THE PROPER CHANNELS AND NOT DISCUSSED ON THE OUTSIDE.
Conference Hour
Each teacher is given a period each day to be utilized as the need arises. It is strongly recommended that teachers use this time for preparation of their class work. CONFERENCE TIME IS NOT MEANT TO BE LEISURE TIME. Students need to see teachers that are diligent and motivated. Teachers should not leave the building during their planning periods without consent of the principal.
Classroom Objectives
1. See that pupils are assembled and dismissed on schedule. The bell does not dismiss, the teacher does.
2. Students should not be allowed to leave the classroom to make phone calls except in emergencies. Students must have permission of the principal or secretary before using an office telephone.
3. Students are not permitted to have cell phones at school during the school day.
4. Insist on good posture and manners at all times. Students that want to sleep, droop around, or persist in non-study habits should be sent to the office if they continue after due warning.
5. Loud or profane language should not be permitted.
6. Encourage clean bodies and clothing. Expect proper dress at all times. TEACHERS SHOULD SET AN EXAMPLE BY DRESSING AS A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER. Casual business attire is expected (NO blue jeans or sweats). Teachers may dress appropriately for certain classes taught, such as physical education. Through your attire and demeanor, you communicate a great deal about your attitudes and standards.
7. Neatness, orderliness, and punctuality on the part of the teacher will help promote similar behavior on the part of the pupil.
8. Maintain poise at all times; do not lose your temper.
9. Students in grades 7-12 should accept the responsibility for coming to each class each day with textbook, paper or notebook, pen or pencil, and any other supplies that may be required. Teachers will be justified in penalizing students who fail to meet this minimum obligation.
10. Insist assignments come in on the day they are due (unless illness creates a delay). It is not improper to reduce grades for late papers.
11. Excuse no one from a regular assignment except in extreme cases.
12. Never hold a student up to public ridicule; it is the surest way of creating a discipline problem.
13. Your primary job is to create an atmosphere, which is conducive to learning, and then to teach. The aim of a subject is to increase the student's aptitude for learning in that subject.
14. A teacher must be able to justify his/her grading system. Therefore, it is important that a class syllabus and grading rationale be given to students the first day of class.
15. The use of laser lights at school is not allowed, and students are not to be in possession of laser lights while on school property or while attending school-related activities.
16. Students are not allowed to bring open containers or glass or plastic bottles into the school. Unopened cans ONLY are allowed.
17. When distributing textbooks, teachers should record the number of the book given to individual students so that all books can be accounted for and returned at the end of the course.
Early Dismissals/School Closing - Bad Weather
If school is to be canceled due to inclement weather conditions, the Superintendent will contact the area radio and television stations. Those cancellation reports will be broadcast several times between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Radio stations include: KIRX, KRXL, KTUF, KZBK, KLTE, KRES, KLTI, KMZU, KMEM, KTTN; and TV station, KTVO. A calling tree will also be established for faculty and staff.
School Phones
District Office (Superintendent) - (660) 874-4128
High School Office - (660) 874-4127
Elementary Office (660) 874-4126
Certificated Staff Contracts
Probationary Teachers
Teachers without previous teaching experience will receive a probationary contract for each of their first five years of full-time employment or for the corresponding period of part-time service.
Probationary teachers will be notified in writing of the Board's intent to reemploy them for the next school year. This written notice will be provided on or by April 15. Teachers who are not provided a timely notice will be automatically reemployed for the next school year.
Probationary teachers will be provided with a written contract on or by May 15 and will be required to provide the Board with a written acceptance or rejection within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the contract. Failure to provide a timely acceptance of the contract will be deemed a rejection of the Board's employment contract.
Permanent Teachers
Permanent teachers will be provided with an indefinite contract as provided by state statute. Indefinite contracts may be modified by the Board on or before May 15 with respect to the school year and with respect to annual compensation. Permanent teachers will receive copies of contract modifications within thirty (30) days of Board adoption.
Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves and Absences
The following leaves with pay will be accorded full-time professional staff employees:
Sick Leave – The Board of Education has adopted a sick leave policy in which it is assumed that all employees of the school district are “professional” people who will not abuse such a privilege.
The Board of Education shall, at the beginning of each school year, grant to each employee one day of sick leave per month of the employees contract term, subject to the following conditions:
a. Full-time employees will be granted full days.
b. Part-time employees will be granted partial days. The partial days will be based on the percentage of time the employee works during the normal school day.
c. Unused sick leave will be accumulated up to a maximum of 90 days.
Absences may be charged against sick leave for the following reasons:
a. Illness, temporary disability* or permanent disability of the employee. The Board reserves the right to require a physician’s certification attesting to the illness of disability of the claimant
and/or inclusive dates of the employee’s incapacitation if the absence is for more than ten consecutive days.
b. Illness or injury to a member of the immediate family.**
c. Illness or injury of other relatives, with permission granted by the superintendent.
A district employee shall not be entitled to use sick days during the period the employee receives Workers’ Compensation for time lost to work-related accidents.
Any certificated employee who is a member of a retirement system shall remain a member during any period of leave under sick leave provisions of the district or under Workers’ Compensation. The employee shall also receive creditable service credit for such leave time, if the employee makes contributions to the system equal to the amount of contributions which he or she would have made had he or she been on active service status:
a. An absence of from one through three class periods will be counted as a half-day of sick leave or personal leave. An absence of four class periods or more will be counted as a full day of sick leave or personal leave.
b. In the event it is necessary for an employee to be absent for one or two class periods and that employee makes arrangements for another certified staff member to be responsible for the assignment(s) missed, no deduction of leave time or payroll will be made.
Payroll Deduction – An employee who needs to be absent and is either out of or
not eligible for sick leave or personal leave will have their gross salary reduced by
the percentage of actual time the employee was absent. If the employee is absent
one class period, the deduction will be 1/7 of one day’s gross pay.
Buy-Back Provision #1 – Unused sick leave which has accumulated over the
maximum number of days allowed will be purchased back from the employee at
the end of the school year at one-half of the substitute daily rate of pay.
Buy-Back Provision #2 – After five consecutive years of service and upon
honorable release or separation from the school district, unused sick leave will be
bought back at a rate of one-half of the substitute rate of pay.
Adverse Weather – Sick leave will not be granted for an employee due to adverse
weather conditions.
Personal Leave – The Board of Education will, at the beginning of the school
year, grant each full-time employee two (2) days of personal leave for employees with 1-5 of tenure in the district; 3 day for employees with 6-10 years of tenure in the district and 4 days of employees with 11 years and more of tenure in the district.
a. Personal leave shall be defined as time the employee needs to be away from school.
Absences may be charged against personal leave for the following reasons:
aa. Tax investigation
bb. Court subpoena
cc. Jury Duty***
dd. Wedding, graduation, or funeral for a member of the immediate family.**
ee. Observance of a religious holiday, which is normally observed by persons of the employee’s faith. Additional unpaid leave shall be granted for this purpose if reasonably necessary.
ff. Conduct of business of such nature that it cannot be performed on a Saturday, Sunday, or before or after school hours.
b. Leave will not be granted for an employee due to adverse weather conditions.
c. Whenever possible, it is expected that requests for leave will be made in writing to the designated administrator at least one week in advance of the time leave is requested. The administrator will respond promptly to the employee’s written request.
d. Personal leave will not be granted during the following: first 10 days of school, the last 10 days of school, the day immediately preceding a planned vacation and the day following a planned vacation.
e. Beginning with the 90-91 school year, unused personal leave will be converted to sick leave at the end of the school year.
Pregnancy and Childbirth Leave – A pregnant employee shall continue in the
performance of her duties as long as she is able to do so, and as long as her ability
to perform duties is not impaired, based on medical opinion. However, the
employee shall notify her supervisor as soon as she knows she is pregnant.
The employee shall be granted sick leave during periods of pregnancy-related
disability, and if necessary, an unpaid leave of absence to begin at the time
recommended by her physician. The employee shall return to duty when she is
able based on medical opinion, except that this paragraph creates no rights
extending beyond the contracted period of employment.
Pregnant employees shall be treated the same as other employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work, for all purposes under this policy.
An employee who is the primary caretaker of an adopted child may use his or her
accrued sick leave, annual leave, or such leave without pay, as provided by law,
for the purpose of arranging for the child’s placement or caring for the child after
placement.
Professional Leave – Teachers may be granted professional leave upon the
approval of the superintendent. Professional leave must be arranged well in
advance, and is not considered as personal leave.
Family/Medical Leave Without Pay – All employees of the district are entitled to
family/medical leave without pay for a period not to exceed 60 workdays per
year. However, this section does not act to limit the number of leave days
allowed by other applicable policies of the Board. If the leave requested would
otherwise fall within the provisions of the district’s leave policies, the employee
must use this leave before taking any unpaid leave. Any leave taken which would
qualify as family/medical leave will be deducted from the 60-work day
entitlement. The amount of time allowed each employee for unpaid
family/medical leave under this section shall be determined by subtractions of his
or her applicable paid leave days available from the 60-day total. Employees who
have more than 60 days of applicable paid leave available shall use their paid
leave. The 60 days of leave will be granted and available for use based on the
district’s fiscal year. The employee will be expected to provide a written
statement verifying the purpose of the leave.
Employees who take leave without pay under the provisions of this section shall
be entitled to continued participation in the district’s group health plan. However,
an employee who fails to return to work after the period of leave for which he or
she is entitled has expired will be expected to reimburse the district for those paid
benefits, as allowed by law.
Return to Duty – Upon return to work, an employee on leave for personal medical
reasons shall provide a valid physician’s certification attesting to the employee’s
ability to return to his or her prior position or an equivalent position with
equivalent benefits, pay, and conditions of employment. Such leaves shall not
impair tenure previously acquired by a teacher.
If an instructional employee seeks to return to duty near the end of a semester, the district may require the employee to remain on leave without pay until the next semester when:
a. The employee’s leave began with more than five weeks remaining in the semester, and the period of leave was at least three weeks, and there are only three weeks or less remaining in the semester.
b. The employee’s leave, except due to personal illness, began with five weeks or less remaining in the semester, and period of leave was more than two weeks, and there are only two weeks or less remaining in the semester.
c. The employee’s leave, except due to personal illness, began with three or less weeks remaining in the semester, and the period of leave was more than five working days.
NOTICE
Information concerning the employee’s rights under this act will be posted in accordance with law and will be provided in any employee handbooks, which are distributed.
*The Board considers childbearing a temporary disability. Any professional staff employee requesting a short-term leave for that purpose shall be afforded all privileges and restrictions of this policy.
*The Board defines “immediate family” to include spouse, parents, children, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters of an employee or employee’s spouse.
***The employee will be paid regular pay after the jury duty pay vouchers are assigned to the school district.
General Conditions
a. Participation in the Sick Leave Bank is strictly voluntary; however, the employee must participate each year in order to be eligible to draw benefits.
b. In order to participate, you must be a full-time employee and you must complete the sick leave bank participation portion of the employment contract. The purpose is to authorize a deduction from your sick leave and to verify your participation.
c. Each participant in the Bank will donate two (2) days of sick leave to the Sick Leave Bank each school year.
d. Once the Bank reaches 300 or more days, participants who have donated sick leave for the preceding 5 years will not have to donate to remain in good standing. Should the number of days in the bank fall below 200; all participants will be required to donate a maximum of two (2) days at the beginning of each school year, until the Bank is replenished.
e. Once days are donated to the Bank, they stay in the Bank and may not be withdrawn.
f. The Sick Leave Bank shall be under the direction of the Board.
g. Any full-time member of the Green City R-I staff is eligible to participate in the Sick Leave Bank provided they area donor in good standing at the Bank.
h. Termination of employment in the School District automatically terminates membership in the Sick Leave Bank.
Utilization of Sick Leave Bank
a. PURPOSE: To provide employee protection from extensive financial loss due to catastrophic illness or extended absence due to injury.
b. “Bank” days will provide coverage only for a continuous period of illness of injury during the period of employment.
c. Extended sick leave will not extend beyond the end of the existing contract. Contracts signed, but prior to services rendered, will not be considered.
d. Extended sick leave for a same illness in successive years shall be particularly scrutinized by the Administrator.
e. Extended sick leave will provide coverage for a continuous period of illness and for successive periods related to the original illness during a current contract period only.
f. No days shall be deducted from the Bank until the participant has exhausted his/her accumulated sick and personal leave and after being off work ten (10) working days without pay.
g. A written application accompanied by a doctor’s diagnosis shall be presented to the Board of Recommendations before withdrawal of days may be removed.
h. As days are needed by the participant, they will be deducted from the Sick Leave Bank, utilizing the following schedule:
aa. First year participants may draw up to 10 days.
bb. Second year participants may draw up to 15 days.
cc. Third year participants may draw up to 30 days.
dd. Fourth year participants may draw up to 45 days.
ee. Fifth year participants may draw up to 60 days.
ff. The maximum number of days one participant may draw in one school year is 60 days.
i. Employees drawing from the Bank will be required to repay the Bank at the
Rate of three (3) days per year until full repayment has been made. Employees who terminate employment before full repayment has been made, employee’s sick and/or personal days will be retained by Green City R-1 to pay back to the Sick Leave Bank
NOTE: Upon recommendation of the Administrator, the Green City R-I Board of Education may make exceptions to the schedule of withdrawal when extenuating circumstances exist.
Personal Leave
Paid personal leave days may only be used for personal business that cannot be transacted in non-work hours. Personal leave days cannot be used for work stoppages, vacation or recreation use. Employees desiring to use personal days must schedule a request to the faculty principal at least one week in advance. The Superintendent/designee has the right to deny any request for personal leave that does not conform to the policy or would cause a hardship to students or staff. Employees will be provided with two (2) days of personal leave per year, which shall be allowed to accumulate as sick leave. Certified personnel will receive one (1) additional personal day for employment years 6-10 with the Green City R-I District and two (2) additional personal days for employment years 11 and beyond in the Green City R-I District. These personal days, if unused, will accumulate to sick leave.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF LONG-TERM LEAVES AND ABSENCES
The Board of Education recognizes that the personal welfare and professional growth of its employees may require occasional extended absences from duty. Therefore, the Board may grant the following long-term leaves of absence under specified conditions.
Sabbatical Leaves of Absence
The Board of Education may grant sabbatical leaves of absence to certificated employees for further professional study at the graduate level under the following conditions:
a. The leave of absence shall be based upon an application by the employee and the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, and shall not be granted for a period of longer than one (1) year.
b. The applicant shall have been a certified employee of the school district for not less than six (6) consecutive years immediately preceding the application.
c. The teacher shall request the leave 90 days prior to the end of the school year
d. The Board of Education shall be able to make satisfactory arrangements for the performance of the ordinary duties of the applicant during the period for which the leave of absence is requested.
e. The leave of absence shall be without pay by the school district.
One-Year General Leaves of Absence
The Board of Education may grant a one-year general leave of absence for reasons other than the continuation of professional study—for example, illness, childrearing, and adoption, military, or other personal reasons. If applicable, Family and Medical Leave Act provisions will be implemented. These general leaves would be subject to the following conditions:
a. The leave of absence shall be based upon application by the teacher; it shall coincide with the school year and not be for a period of more than one year. Exceptions may be granted for military service. Leaves and military service will not be counted as continuous full-time service when computing tenure, but shall not impair tenure previously acquired, nor affect any credit toward tenure previously earned.
b. The applicant shall have been a certificated employee of the school district for not less than six (6) consecutive years immediately preceding the application. Exceptions may be granted for required military service.
c. The teacher shall request the leave 90 days prior to the end of the school year proceeding the leave period.
d. The Board of Education shall be able to make satisfactory arrangements for the performance of the ordinary duties of the applicant during the period for which the leave of absence is requested.
e. The Board of Education shall determine whether the applicant has provided valid reasons for a leave. Also, the number of leaves granted in any one year shall be let to the discretion of the Board of Education.
f. Upon the staff member’s return to the school system, the employee shall be reinstated at the proper position on the salary schedule—losing only that time during which regular duties were not performed. The Board retains the right to make actual working assignments within the teacher’s area of certification.
g. The leave of absence shall be without pay by the school district.
Bereavement Leave
A maximum of three (3) days per occurrence may be used for bereavement purposes. Additional days will be charged to personal leave and if insufficient personal leave is available, to sick leave. Bereavement leave is available upon the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family which includes spouse, parents, children, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters of an employee or employee’s spouse.
In addition, an employee is allowed one day per occurrence to attend a funeral for the purpose of serving as casket bearer or as a musician, less any stipend received. Bereavement leave is not accumulative.
Leave for Jury Duty
Employees called for jury duty or subpoenaed to testify in a civil or criminal proceeding will be granted leave apart from personal leave. Employees will receive their normal pay less any jury or witness fees received.
Military Leave
An employee who is a member of the National Guard, or an organized military service of the United States, and who is required by laws of the United States or the State of Missouri to report for military duty, including training, shall be eligible for a grant of military leave.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employees eligible for family and medical leave must:
1. Have been employed for a total of at least twelve (12) months (not necessarily
consecutive); and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the commencement of the leave (for noninstructional staff and part-time instructional staff); or have been considered full-time (for instructional employees); and
2. Be employed at a work-site where the employer employs at least fifty (50)
employees within a 75-mile radius.
An eligible employee may take unpaid leave for the following reasons:
1. The birth of the employee's child (leave must be concluded within one (1) year of the date of birth). The placement of a child with the employee for adoption, or foster care when foster placement is pursuant to State action (leave must be concluded within one (1) year of the date of placement).
2. The care of the employee's child (including biological, adopted, or foster child, step-child, legal ward, or child of a person standing in loco parentis, who is either under age 18, or age 18 or older and is incapable of self-care because of mental or physical disability), spouse or parent (including a person who stood in loco parentis to the employee when the employee was a child -- but not parent “in-law”), who has a serious health condition.
3. The serious health condition of the employee that makes the employee unable to
perform the essential functions of the employee's position.
4. Any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a covered military member on active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty) in support of a contingency operation.
5. The care for a covered servicemember with a serious injury or illness, if the employee is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of the servicemember.
The Family and Medical Leave Policy, as adopted by the Green City R-I Board of Education, may be viewed in its entirety in the Policies and Regulations Manuals located in the administrative offices.
Professional Development Program
The District supports professional development of its certified staff through the maintenance of a professional development committee as well as assistance programs for new teachers and resource programs for experienced teachers. Each first-year teacher employed by the District will be assigned a mentor, and each first-year teacher to the Green City R-I School system will be appointed a “buddy”.
Conferences and Travel
In order to conservatively use funds and to provide an equal opportunity for staff to attend conferences, the following guidelines are established with respect to requests to be away from assigned duties in order to attend workshops and conferences:
1. Requests needing Board approval will be submitted in sufficient time to the Superintendent/designee fourteen (14) days prior to scheduled Board meetings. Other requests must be submitted in sufficient time for approval prior to the date of the conference workshop so that a substitute may be obtained.
2. The District will only pay membership registration fees, with nonmembers being
reimbursed only for member fees.
3. Normally, no more than two persons from each school will attend conferences, depending upon available funding.
4. For major conferences held locally (reading, math, curriculum and instruction, etc.), normally only two (2) days of release time should be approved in order to permit attendance by as many teachers as possible.
5. The equitable allocation of travel funds to schools and offices will be the responsibility of the Superintendent/designee.
6. Conference requests need to have an invitation or pamphlet attached for verification of activity and a brief rationale for the request.
7. Conference attendees will not be paid unless a "report of conference" and verification of expenses is submitted.
8. Request to attend professional conferences in order to sell items or man booths for
professional organizations will not be approved.
9. Employees must state on application whether or not the sponsoring organization is paying the conference attendee any "honorarium" or travel expenses. An employee receiving an honorarium must use a vacation or personal leave day. Otherwise, the honorarium must be remitted to the District.
Reimbursement Policies
Mileage payments at $0.45 per mile and actual expense disbursements as incurred pertinent to staff member’s position will be made upon the prior approval of the Superintendent. Meals are reimbursed up to $7 for breakfast, $10 for lunch and $15 for supper. RECEIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL EXPENSES CLAIMED AS REIMBURSABLE. Bills MUST BE submitted to the Superintendent no later than the last day of the month for payment the following month.
1. Mileage reimbursement is not authorized between home and office/base school.
2. Employees who travel directly from home to other than office/base school on official
business is entitled to a mileage allowance of the distance in excess of that from home to office/base school. The same policy is applicable to return trips. In this case a reimbursement request must show that all mileage excludes round trip mileage from home to office/base school.
3. Employees who travel from school to school on official duty are authorized mileage
from the first to the last school visited subject to the restrictions outlined in the
paragraph above.
4. When transportation is performed by privately owned vehicle, mileage will be authorized as the annually determined rate, subject to provisions of the paragraph below.
5. When private transportation can be pooled, the driver of the vehicle is authorized reimbursement at the annually determined rate. When transportation pooling is not desired by the individuals concerned, each traveler will be limited to an equal share of the annually determined rate per mile.
6. In performing necessary local travel, personnel will use the most direct well-traveled route between any two points. Claims for mileage reimbursement will be for actual miles driven based on odometer readings.
Money
At no time should money be left in the building overnight, and/or in an unattended room during the day. No school money should be taken home at night. Be sure to receive a receipt in the correct amount from the secretary, before leaving the office, when turning in money. All money collected in the name of the school must be accounted for by the Board of Education, and the board must approve all expenditures of any district money.
Personnel Records
Personnel files on all employees will be maintained in the District's administrative offices. It is the intent of the Board of Education to maintain complete and current personnel files, including all information necessary to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, for all District employees.
The District will maintain the following information in personnel files: applications, certification documents, performance evaluations, current transcripts, employment contracts and performance related documents. Medical records, including health insurance records, will be maintained separately. Files containing immigration records
will be kept separate from personnel files.
The personnel file(s) of an individual employee will be considered confidential to the extent allowed by law. Access to personnel files will be on a strict need-to-know basis by appropriate District administrators, legal counsel, or state agencies with authority.
Upon request to and in the presence of the appropriate administrative official, any employee will have the right during regular working hours to inspect his/her own personnel file, with the exception of the ratings, reports and records obtained prior to the employment of the individual, including confidential placement papers.
Information of a critical nature will not be entered or filed in the employee's personnel folder until the employee is given notice, as well as an opportunity to review the information and comment thereon. The employee will have the right to append a reply to the statement, which will also be included in the folder.
Paychecks
Paychecks are issued on the 10th day of each month. If the 10th should fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, checks will be issued on the last prior workday. There will be a potluck carry-in on payday in each building-level workroom to recognize those employees with a birthday that month. If a valid teaching certificate or letter of intent from the State Department is not on file, the District may withhold salary payments (See Regulation 4120, Form 4120).
Retirement/Medicare
Teacher retirement is funded by a deduction of 14.50% from the employee’s salary. Non-teacher retirement is funded by a deduction of 6.86% from the employee’s salary. The district matches that amount for each employee.
Insurance Benefits
The insurance program for all school personnel who are eligible shall be determined by the annual school budget as first approved by the Board of Education.
There may be years in which the amount determined by the Board to be set aside for personnel insurance benefit will not equal the total amount required by the coverage carrier. The employee must pay the difference or elect not to participate in the program; election not to participate must be approved by the Board.
If the employee elects not to take the Board benefit, the Board is not obligated to reimburse the employee an equal amount of the benefit not taken.
The final date for notification of participation in the health benefit by the employee is the date set by the insurance company.
Group insurance benefits are made available to full-time personnel, as defined by the District and/or the insurance provider.
Activity Passes
All Board of Education members and their spouses and all certified and non-certified employees and their spouses shall be able to attend home athletic activities without charge.
Purchase Orders
Following the guidelines for purchasing items for the school is crucial. Purchase Orders are located in the high school and elementary workrooms. Completed purchase orders must first be submitted to the building-level principal. Final approval will be made by the Superintendent. Each purchase order must be completely filled out or it will not be signed. Incomplete purchase orders will be returned. STAFF MEMBERS ARE NOT TO ESTABLISH DISTRICT ACCOUNTS WITH VENDORS. THIS WILL BE DONE ONLY THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
Staff Conflicts of Interest
No employee of the Green City R-I School District shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities.
Employees shall not engage in work of any type in which the source of information concerning customer, client, or employer originates from any information obtained through the school system.
Observation/Evaluation of Staff
The building principal or the immediate supervisor shall orient all employees with the evaluation procedures and standards during the first month of their assignment to their respective building or program. Each employee shall be advised as to who shall observe and evaluate his or her performance. No formal observation shall take place until such orientation has been completed.
Classroom visits of professional staff are for several purposes: to keep the administration informed about what is going on in the school program, to observe pupil conduct and pupil progress, to encourage growth and exchange of new ideas in teaching techniques and the use of materials, to discover ways and means of coordinating the curriculum, and to evaluate teaching effectiveness particularly as a basis for recommendation for tenure in the case of teachers in the probationary period.
Classroom visits may last the full period or be of shorter duration. In the former case, it will be followed by a conference. The shorter visit does not require a conference since its purpose is to catch a quick glimpse of a program or to observe a particular pupil or group in a classroom situation.
The teacher conference, whether following a class visit or not, should serve primarily as a means for exchanging ideas. It should result in the professional growth of both the teacher and the administrator and can do so only if the desire to find a common ground for such growth is present in both suggestions and comments relating to teaching methods and techniques. Within a broader perspective, it should lay the foundation for curriculum planning.
Should any deviation from expected work performance develop, the principal shall be responsible for discussing it with the teacher at the earliest possible time. These discussions shall be constructive in approach and designed to help correct weaknesses.
Extra Duty and Extended Duty Contracts
Certificated employees may be contracted to provide sponsorship and coaching duties as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. Compensation for such positions will be provided in accordance with a Board approved extra duty salary schedule.
Certificated employees may be contracted for additional days beyond the regular contract period. Compensation for such extended duty will be calculated on the existing salary schedule. The Board may establish a separate salary schedule for summer school assignments.
Assignment to extra duty, extended duty and summer school is for one (1) year only and may be renewed or eliminated annually upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and at the discretion of the Board.
Resignation of Certificated Staff
Certificated employees who wish to resign should address a letter of resignation to the Superintendent/designee and the principal/supervisor. The letter should state reasons and an effective date for the resignation.
It is the practice to recommend release from contracts for those certificated employees who request to resign prior to July 31 when there is good cause. After July 31, a certificated employee may petition the Superintendent to recommend a release from contract for extremely unusual reasons. Should the Superintendent decline to recommend a release and the certificated employee leaves the District, the District reserves the right to pursue any and all legal options available to it.
Any request for a release from contract after June 1st must be accompanied with a check made payable to the Green City R-1 School District in the amount of $1000. Said fee is deemed to be compensation for added inconvenience and expense in obtaining a suitable replacement. The Board reserves the right to waive said fee on an individual case basis.
Certificated employees who have been employed with the district for at least 5 consecutive years who resign or separate from the District under the provisions of this regulation can return unused accumulated sick leave days earned through June, or the date of resignation or separation, if during the school year, at a rate of ½ the rate of a substitute's daily compensation.
Nonrenewal/Termination: Probationary Teacher
Pursuant to section 168.126.2, RSMo. (Supp. 1992), the Board of Education may choose to non-renew a probationary teacher's contract for the coming school year or may choose to terminate a probationary teacher's employment during the term of a contract in accordance with the following procedures:
Nonrenewal
1. On or before the 15th day of April in each school year, the Board of Education will notify in writing each probationary teacher whose contract will be nonrenewed for the next school year.
2. A probationary teacher is not entitled to a warning, a probationary period, notice of charges, nor a hearing prior to the Board's decision to nonrenew the contract of a probationary teacher.
3. A probationary teacher whose contract is nonrenewed may request a concise statement of the reasons for the Board's decision.
Termination of Employment During the Term of a Contract
1. If, in the opinion of the Board of Education, a probationary teacher is performing his/her professional duties in an incompetent or insubordinate manner, the Board of Education/Superintendent will provide the teacher with a written statement setting out the deficiencies in the probationary teacher's performance and will provide the teacher with a ninety (90) day probationary period within which to resolve the deficiencies.
2. If improvement, satisfactory to the Board of Education, has not been made during the 90-day probationary period, the Board of Education may terminate the employment of a probationary teacher. Prior to consideration of termination, the Board/Superintendent will provide the probationary teacher with a written Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing. Upon request, the Board will conduct a due process hearing to consider termination.
3. The Board of Education may also terminate a probationary teacher's contract during the term of a contract for statutory causes as listed in Policy 4730.
Termination of Contract: Permanent Teacher
Pursuant to state statute, the Board of Education may terminate the contract of a permanent teacher at anytime during the teacher’s employment in accordance with the following procedures:
Termination for Incompetency, Insubordination and Inefficiency
1. Permanent teachers considered for possible termination for incompetency, insubordination, and inefficiency will be provided with a notice of performance deficiencies and an opportunity to resolve the noted deficiencies. The notice of deficiencies will advise the teachers of the specific performance concerns which if not resolved may result in dismissal charges being filed. At the time the notice of deficiency is issued, a District administrator will be appointed to work with the teacher to assist in remediation.
2. The period of remediation will extend for a period of not less than thirty (30) days. In individual cases the period of remediation may be set for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days. However, even where the remediation period is set for longer than thirty (30) days, if satisfactory improvement is not made, the remediation period may be terminated at any time after expiration of thirty (30) days. A meeting will be conducted between the teacher and designated administrator at the beginning of the period of remediation. The purpose of this meeting will be to review the notice of deficiency and to discuss the procedures to be utilized during the remediation period.
3. If any of the previously noted deficiencies have not been resolved by the end of the period of remediation, the Board or the Superintendent may authorize issuance of a Statement of Charges and a Notice of Hearing. The Statement of Charges will list the incidences of deficient performance that occurred during the period of remediation. The Notice of Hearing will advise the teacher of the proposed date of hearing. However, if the teacher does not request a hearing, the Board may vote to terminate the teacher’s contract without a hearing. If requested by the teacher, a hearing before the Board will be held no sooner than neither twenty (20) days nor later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the Statement of Charges.
Termination for the Remaining Statutory Causes
1. In cases other than incompetency, insubordination or inefficiency, there will be no notice of deficiencies and no period of remediation. These procedures are not followed due to the gravity of the charges.
2. The dismissal process for cause under this subsection is initiated by a Statement of Charges and a Notice of Hearing. The Statement of Charges will provide the teacher with the alleged acts of misconduct, which, if proven, may result in termination. The Notice of Hearing will advise the teacher of the proposed date of hearing. However, if the teacher does not request a hearing, the Board may vote to terminate the teacher’s contract without a hearing. If requested by the teacher, a hearing will be held no sooner than neither twenty (20) days nor later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the Statement of Charges.
Suspension or Termination: Support Staff
During the term of the employment contract, a support staff employee may be suspended with pay pending review of the Board. Prior to suspension or termination, such support staff employees will be informed of the reason for discipline and will be given an opportunity to respond to those reasons. Upon request of the employee, a meeting with the Board of Education will be scheduled to review the recommendation for suspension or dismissal. Contractual employees, who are not offered a new contract, are not entitled to meet with the Board of Education. However, in such situations, the employee may review the non-renewal with the Superintendent/designee. Support staff employees who have been employed with the district for at least 5 consecutive years who resign or separate from the District can return unused accumulated sick leave days earned through June, or the date of resignation or separation, if during the school year, at ½ the substitute rate for their position.
Reduction in Force: Certificated Staff
If it becomes necessary to reduce the number of teachers due to a decrease in enrollment, District reorganization or the financial condition of the District, the Board will act to retain the most qualified teachers while following all applicable statutory guidelines.
The Board may place a permanent teacher upon unrequested leave of absence without pay when the Board determines that such action is necessary because of a decrease in pupil enrollment, District reorganization or the financial condition of the District. In placing such a teacher on leave, the Board will be governed by the provisions of the Teacher Tenure Law and District policies and regulations.
Reduction in Force: Support Staff
The Board of Education is authorized to reduce the number of support staff when in the Board's sole discretion
factors including, but not limited to, decreases in student enrollment, District reorganization or financial reasons necessitate such reduction. In making such staff reductions, the Board will seek to retain those staff members best able to serve the needs of District’s students.
Job Targets
A job target consists of an area, which has been documented, with the knowledge of the employee where improvement is expected during the course of the year.
Staff Dispute Resolution
If a workplace misunderstanding or dispute should arise, the Board of Education has adopted a formal process for dispute resolution (Resolution 4850) that encourages specified employees to resolve concerns quickly and at the most immediate administrative level. This policy does not limit the right of any employee to file grievances under Policy and Regulation 4810 - Sexual Harassment, or Policy and Regulation 1310 - Civil Rights, Title IX, Section 504.
Employee Mailboxes
Employees have mailboxes in either the high school or elementary workroom. Mail should be checked at least once a day. While some mail may be trivial, other items are quite important. Outgoing mail may also be left in either of the workrooms.
Use of District Property
Employees may be provided access to and use of District property including, but not limited to, desks, file cabinets, closets, storage areas and computers for classroom use. These items remain the property of the District and are subject to inspection by District administrators.
Copyrighted Material
It is the intent of the Board to delineate, enforce, and abide by the provisions of current copyright laws and regulations as they affect the School District and its employees. The District will not purchase any videos, computer software, audio tapes, publications or other materials that have been illegally copied or reproduced.
Copyrighted materials, whether they are print or non-print, will not be duplicated unless such reproduction meets “fair use” standards, or unless written permission from the copyright holder has been received.
Details about “fair use” will be made available to all teachers. A summary of these standards will be posted or otherwise made easily available at each machine used for making copies.
The Board does not sanction illegal duplication in any form. Employees who willfully disregard the District’s copyright position are in violation of Board policy; they do so at their own risk and assume all liability responsibility.
Any materials produced by an employee (or employees) during the time he/she is paid for production of said materials shall be owned by the School District, and any civil rights of authorship are forfeited with payment by the District for production of materials.
Photocopiers
There are two copiers in the building for faculty use, one in each faculty workroom. If a problem should arise while operating either of these copiers, please report the problem to Karen or Kari. Teachers are not to copy entire books or even large portions (chapters) of books!
Risograph
Staff member are encourage to use the risograph when making 20 copies or more. The risograph is located in the elementary workroom. The elementary secretary can provide training if needed.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is required by Missouri Law and is essential to the academic performance of each student. Although students who have been absent can make up written exercises and tests, no effective method exists to compensate for missed lectures, classroom discussions, teacher assistance, teacher explanation , and/or student performances as required in such classes as band, physical education, etc. There is a direct relationship between poor attendance, class failure, and dropouts.
Green City R-I Elementary Attendance Policy
Regular school attendance is required and is necessary if students are to succeed academically. Green City R-I is committed to working with parents to ensure that students regularly attend school. Frequent absences of students from day-to-day classroom experiences disrupt the instructional process. The benefits of instruction, once lost, cannot be entirely regained. Important interactions, prompting and support, concept teaching and new discoveries are plentiful in classroom teaching and whole group discussion. Therefore, students are expected to be in attendance every school day, in order to receive maximum benefit from their educational experiences.
Please report your child’s absence and reason for absence before 9:00 a.m. at 660-874-4126. Student Absences need to be reported in writing, by phone, or in person at the elementary office.
Excused Absences and Tardies
An excused absence or tardy is one in which the parent, by phone call and/or a note presents a reason for non-attendance. Notification must be within two school days of the child’s return to school.
The acceptable reasons for excused absences or tardy include:
1. Illness with a doctor’s note.
2. Medical appointments which cannot be scheduled before or after school, with verification.
3. Emergencies or death in the immediate family or close friend.
4. School activities at the request of the school.
5. Administrator’s prior approval.
6. Nurse sending home.
Action Steps for Frequent Absences
1. More than 3 absences within a semester, the principal will send a letter informing the parent about the concern of missing days of school
2. Five of more absences in a semester, the principal will schedule a parent conference. The intent is to find possible solutions to attendance problems. The Sullivan County Juvenile Officer will be notified.
3. Ten or more absences within the school year the principal is required to notify the Sullivan County Juvenile Officer.
Secondary Students
Regular school attendance is required by Missouri Law and is essential to the academic performance of each student. Although students who have been absent can make up
written exercises and tests. No effective method exists to compensate for missed lectures, classroom discussions, teacher assistance, teacher explanation and or student performances as required in such classes as band, physical education, etc. This policy is not established for punitive purposes but to promote regular class attendance, to maximize each student’s opportunity to receive the full benefits of the education offered by the Green City R-1 School District, and to encourage students to assume responsibility for their conduct.
Any student that misses a class 7 or more days in a semester will not earn credit per class unless the missed periods are exempt.
After an absence, a student must report to the office with a written reason from a parent or guardian (Exception: excuse by telephone). An admit slip will then be issued to be taken to each class missed. Students have 3 days from the absence to bring a note.
Absences that will be exempted from the 8 period policies include a note from the doctor’s office specifying the day(s) the student could not attend school due to injury or illness, the note must specifically say the student was unable to attend school. Others include family or close friends death, a school activity. Other circumstances may occur and will be reviewed if
discussed with the administration prior to the absence.
Un-exempt absences that will count toward the 7 days include but not limited to: illness without doctor verification, shopping, senior pictures, running errands, haircuts, hunting, needed at home, driver’s exam, tardies accumulated into absences, etc. Accumulative exempt and non-exempt absences may not exceed 11 TOTAL in any one period for the semester for a student to gain credit in that class.
Responsibility for making up work lies entirely with the students. It is the student’s responsibility to present his/her admits slip to each teacher, obtain make-up assignments, and complete the work promptly. For one day’s absence, make-up work must be completed by the next class meeting. If more than one day is missed per class, the student should visit with the teachers to establish the due dates for assignment. Out-of-school suspensions will
count as un-exempt absences.
Attendance Appeals Process
Parents will be notified when a student has (5) absence in a semester and again when the student accumulates (6) absences. Credit will be automatically denied in any one class once the student accumulates (7) or more absences for that period during the semester. Any and all appeals of credit not given must be made by the
student to the Superintendent. Students will have (10) days to appeal in writing from the date the letter was issued. The student may appeal in writing to the Board of Education after the Superintendent’s decision. Students will have 10 days to do so after the Superintendent’s decision.
Students may attend Saturday school (1) time per semester to make-up (1) day.
Students that have not met the attendance requirements may not be allowed to attend prom.
Reporting Attendance
Junior high school and high school faculty are to take attendance at the beginning of each class period and record absentees and tardies on an attendance form, which will be collected each hour by a staff member from an administrative office. It is extremely important that accurate records of attendance are maintained, as this is the basis for state funding. Names of students absent at the beginning of the day will be reported in the daily bulletin. Classroom teachers should record absenteeism and tardiness of students in their grade books for students enrolled in their classes.
Truancy
Truancy is defined as deliberate absence from school on the part of the pupil with or without the knowledge of the parent/guardian and for which no justifiable excuse is given. Any school official or employee who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a student is being subjected to home conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in truancy will immediately report or cause a report to be made to the principal or superintendent who will then become responsible for making a report via the Student Abuse Hotline (1-800-392-3738) to the Children’s Division (CD).
Tardy Policy
Elementary Students
Students with repeated tardies will be subject to the following consequences:
1. After three unexcused tardies, parents/guardians will be contacted by the principal
2. After five unexcused tardies, parents/guardians will be asked to meet with the teacher and principal to discuss possible solutions
Children riding a bus that is late will not be counted as tardy. Children riding a late bus and eating breakfast will not be counted as tardy. Students with a doctor’s appointment early in the morning and having a doctor’s certified excuse will not be counted as tardy.
Secondary Students
Students are expected to be in the classroom prior to the bell to start each class. Teachers will keep a record of tardies each hour in their classroom along with attendance. A teacher will warn a student on the first and second unexcused tardies in a semester. On the third unexcused tardy, the student will serve a 15-minute detention with the teacher. On the fourth and subsequent unexcused tardies, a referral, including the dates of prior tardy offenses and the date the 15-minute detention was served by the student with the classroom teacher, will be forwarded to the office.
Penalties for being referred to the office for tardies are as follows:
1st Referral (4th Tardy) 1/2-hour detention after school
2nd & 3rd Referral (5th and 6th Tardy) 1-hour detention after school
4th, 5th, & 6th Referral (7th, 8th & 9th Tardy) Saturday detention*
7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th Referral (10th, 11th, & 12th Tardy) Unexcused absence & ISS
11th & Subsequent Referrals (13th ++ Tardy) Out-of-school suspension
Guidelines for detention:
1. Students may not eat, drink, talk, sleep, put head on desk, or listen to music while serving detention.
2. Students must bring something to read or something related to school to work on while serving detention.
3. Students failing to work in detention or failing to serve the assigned detention will have detention time doubled.
Dates for Saturday detention will be set by the principal’s office when appropriate. Students who fail to attend Saturday detention will be assessed the following penalty:
1st Offense - Student will serve one-day in-school suspension; and in addition, the student will make up the missed Saturday detention.
2nd Offense - Student will serve three days in-school suspension in addition to the loss of extra curricular attendance for 2 weeks and make up the missed Saturday detention.
Reporting Student Abuse – Policy 2710
The Board of Education believes that school staff members are in a unique position to assist children, families, and the community in dealing with the issue of child abuse and neglect. Child abuse is defined as any physical injury, sexual abuse or emotional abuse inflicted on a child other than by accidental means. Neglect is defined as the failure to provide the proper or necessary support, education, nutrition or medical, surgical or other care necessary for the child's well being.
If a student reports alleged sexual misconduct on the part of a teacher, or school employee, to a school employee, such employee and the Superintendent shall forward the information within twenty-four hours of receiving the information to the Children’s Division. The District will investigate the allegation for the purpose of making decisions about the accused person’s employment.
However, if the report of alleged sexual abuse is received from someone other than a student, a report will be made to the Children’s Division if a District administrator has reason to believe that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected.
If the District receives a report of child abuse against a school employee involving a spanking or the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property, the Superintendent or the School Board President must send a notice to county law enforcement officials. Such notice will be given in addition to notice to Children’s Division. The investigation into such child abuse allegation will be conducted by a law enforcement official in the county.
Any school district employee, acting in good faith, who reports alleged sexual misconduct on the part of a school employee will not be disciplined or discriminated against because of such reporting.
The District will annually provide employee training, which will include but not be limited to current information concerning identification of the signs of sexual abuse in children as well as the identification of the danger signals of potentially abusive relationships between children and adults. This training will emphasize the importance of mandatory child abuse reporting, including the obligation to report suspected abuse by other mandated reporters. Employees will receive training on the need for and methods to create an atmosphere of trust so that students believe their school and school employees are available to discuss matters concerning abusive behavior.
Procedure for Reporting Abuse and Neglect (Regulation 2710)
1. When a student reports alleged sexual misconduct on the part of a teacher or other school employee to another school employee such employee and the Superintendent shall forward the information within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the information to the Children’s Division at 1-800-392-3768.
2. However, if the report of alleged sexual abuse or neglect is received from someone other than a student, a report will be made to the Children’s Division if the District has reason to believe that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected by telephoning the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. The call will be logged with the date, time and nature of the report.
3. School personnel will not notify the student's parents that a Hotline report has been made.
4. When CD representatives interview students on District property, a school staff member will be present. CD representatives may not meet with a child at any school or childcare facility where abuse of the child is alleged to have occurred.
5. When CD receives a report of suspected abuse involving a school employee, other than reports made under subsection (1), the CD is required to notify the Superintendent. If the alleged perpetrator is the Superintendent, CD will notify the Board President. However, if the report relates to spanking or the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property pursuant to Board policy, a report will be to county law enforcement officials. The investigation into such report will be made by a law enforcement official in the county.
6. When the District and student involved request mediation of the child abuse situation in a school setting, the matter will be referred to the Office of Child Advocate.
Student Educational Records
A cumulative educational record shall be maintained for each student from his/her entrance into school through the last date of attendance or through graduation, whichever occurs first.
Each student's educational record will include information required by state and federal statutes, regulations or agencies and shall include other information considered necessary by school officials.
The parents/guardians of students who are attending or have attended the District's schools have the right to inspect and review the educational records of their students. However, if any material or document in the education record of a student includes information on more than one student, the parent/guardian shall have the right to inspect and review only the part of such material or document that relates to their student or to be informed of the specific information regarding their student that is contained in the document or material.
The District has adopted procedures (Regulation 2400) for the granting of parental requests for access to the educational records of their students within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five (45) days after the request is made.
All information contained in a student's educational record, except information designated as directory information by the District, shall be confidential and shall be directly accessible only to school officials who demonstrate a legitimate educational interest in the student's records and to parents/guardians or eligible students.
Prior to making directory information public, the District will provide notice to parents/guardians or eligible students regarding the categories of information it has designated as directory. In addition, the District will allow a reasonable period of time after such notice for the parent/guardian or eligible student to inform the District that any or all of the designated directory information should not be released without the parent's or eligible student's prior consent.
In addition, the school official or his/her assistants who are responsible for the custody of the records and those parties authorized to audit the record keeping procedures of the District may inspect the records relating to each student without the consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student.
The District will comply with the mandates of the Safe Schools Act, House Bills Nos. 1301 and 1298, regarding confidentiality of student records and disclosure of personally identifiable information.
In appropriate circumstances District administrators may disclose student educational records to law enforcement and/or juvenile authorities where necessary to serve students prior to adjudication. Officials to whom such educational records are disclosed are required to comply with federal law governing students’ educational records.
Upon request by military recruiters or an institution of higher learning, the District will provide students’ names, addresses and telephone listings. Parents will be notified annually of their right to individually request that such information not be released without prior parental consent. Military recruiters will be provided the same access to students as is given to institutions of higher learning.
Health Information Records
Except as otherwise required to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), records containing student health information will be stored separately from other student records in a locked file cabinet or in a secure computer file.
Directory Information
Directory information means information contained in the education record of a student which would not
generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Directory information, under this policy, includes, but is not limited to, the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date of birth, class schedule, height, weight, dates of attendance, honors and awards, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and photographs of student participating in school events. Parents may request in writing that directory information not be released.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited in at least one scheduled class of every student no less than once a week. No student shall be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Religious Expression
The District is committed to provide educational services and to maintain a learning environment, which does not limit or deny participation in constitutionally protected prayer or other protected religious expression. Consistent with the provisions of the First Amendment, the District and its employees, who are engaged in official duties, will not sponsor any religious activity or expression. Conversely, the District and its employees, who are engaged in official duties, will not discourage or preclude religious expression that is privately initiated, consistent with this policy and regulation.
In order to ensure clarity in application of the District’s religious expression policy, the following guidelines have been developed and implemented.
Prayer During Noninstructional Time
Students are permitted to engage in religious expression during noninstructional time, i.e., before school, after school, during lunch and recess and while not engaged in school activities. Religious expressions permitted include Bible reading, prayer, scripture reading, and saying grace before meals. However, the exercise of constitutional rights of religious expression may not be engaged in when the expression disrupts educational activities or school-sponsored activities. The decision to participate or not participate in religious expression is a matter of individual choice. No student will be permitted to harass or intimidate other students to participate or refrain from participating in religious expression.
Access of Student Religious Groups to School Media
Religious related student groups will be given the same access to school facilities and school communications as are given to other noncurricular student groups. For example, and to the extent that noncurricular student groups are permitted to advertise in school media, participate in school announcements, make use of student activity bulletin boards and hand out leaflets announcing group activities, religious related groups will be given the same privileges.
In all instances, the District maintains the right to control the means and timing of such activities. In all such matters, the District neither favors nor disfavors religious related student groups or the activities sponsored by such groups.
Release Time for Religious Activities
Upon written parental request, students may be released from school to participate in off-premises religious instruction or to satisfy religious obligations. Students who are released from class for religious activities will not be penalized for missing school. However, such students will be responsible for all assignments and for the content of lessons missed. The District will not provide transportation to or from off-premises for religious observances and will not be responsible for the safety or welfare of students while away from school.
Religious Expression in Class Assignments
Students are free to express their personal beliefs about religion in homework assignments, artwork or other written or oral assignments. Such assignments will be evaluated by teachers based upon academic standards of substance, quality and relevance. Students will neither be rewarded nor penalized because of the religious content or lack of religious content in their assignments.
Student Assemblies and Extracurricular Activities
Generally, school administrators will determine or substantially control the content of what is expressed at student assemblies and at extracurricular activities. In such cases religious expression will not be permitted as the religious expression may be attributed to the school or seen as an endorsement of a particular religious belief or expression. However, in instances where students are selected to speak at assemblies based upon neutral selection criteria and where the student speaker has primary control over the content of his/her oral presentation, the school will not restrict the student speech because of its religious or anti-religious content. In such cases, school authorities will publicly clarify that the content of the student’s speech is the speaker’s and not the schools.
Prayer at Graduation/Baccalaureate Ceremonies
Where students or other graduation speakers are selected on the basis of neutral criteria and retain control over the content of their speech, the content of the speech will not be restricted because of the religious or anti-religious content of the speech. The school disclaims responsibility for such speech – neither encouraging nor discouraging its content. However, neither District nor school officials may direct or encourage prayer at graduation or select speakers because of the expectation that such speakers will include religious expressions in their speech.
To the extent that the District makes its facilities and related services available to private groups, the District will provide similar access and on similar terms to private groups for a baccalaureate ceremony. The District
and the school will not mandate student attendance nor participate in the organization of the ceremony. School employees are free to attend but will not be required to attend the private baccalaureate ceremony.
Religious Expression in Dress
School personnel, Board of Education members and/or volunteers can not remove any student worn emblem, insignia or garment of religious expression as long as it is not worn in a manner that promotes disruptive behavior.
Religious Activities of School Employees
When not engaging in work-related activities, i.e., before school or during lunch, school employees may take part in religious activities such as prayer or Bible study. Such activities should be conducted in private in order to avoid the appearance that the employees are acting in their employment responsibilities. School employees are prohibited from encouraging or discouraging religious expression and from actively participating in religious expression with students.
Certification of Compliance
The District will provide annual written certification of compliance that the District does not maintain any policy that prevents or denies participation in constitutionally protected prayer in public elementary and secondary schools. This certification will be provided to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on or by October 1 annually. A copy of the certification will be maintained in the District’s administration office and will be available for public review.
Daily Bulletins
Any announcement needing to appear in the daily bulletin should be submitted with a teacher’s first-hour attendance slip or given to Kari Shoop in the High School Principal’s Office by 9 a.m. on the day it is to appear in the form in which it is to be read. Daily bulletins will be handed out to secondary teachers and placed in elementary mailboxes at the beginning of second hour. Teachers should read aloud to students the section of the bulletin containing student information. The teacher portion of the daily bulletin is for informing staff members only.
INTERCOM ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE CLEARED BY THE PRINCIPAL
Monthly Calendars and Bulletins
A monthly calendar indicating that month’s school events for both the elementary and high school buildings will be distributed to students and staff and displayed in community businesses. The backside of the monthly calendar will be used for lunch menus and other announcements. Watch the daily bulletin for deadlines in submitting information for this calendar and bulletin.
Migrant Education Program
The Board of Education is committed to the identification, needs assessment and enrollment of migrant students living within the District. The District’s Coordinator of Programs for Homeless Students is also responsible for implementation and maintenance of the District’s program for migrant students.
Identification
For purposes of Board policies and regulations, the phase “migratory student” shall mean students aged three (3) through twenty one (21), who are or whose parents/guardians or spouses are migratory agricultural workers, including migratory diary workers or migratory fishers and who in the preceding thirty six (36) months, in order to obtain, or accompany such parents/guardians or spouses in obtaining temporary or seasonal employment in agriculture or fishing work has moved from one School District to another (See form J for more information). The District will identify migrant students by including questions on the District’s enrollment form.
Services
School District personnel including secretaries, nurses, counselor, teachers and principals will be advised of the presence of eligible migrant students in their assigned school to ensure that equal access to all school programs is provided. Complaints concerning the placement of migrant students will be resolved by means of the District’s complaint procedure for homeless students.
Homeless Students
The Green City R-I Board of Education recognizes that homeless alone should not be sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment. Therefore, the district, in accordance with state and federal law and the Missouri state plan entitled Meeting the Needs of Missouri’s Homeless Children and Youth, will give special attention to ensure that homeless children in the school district have access to a free, appropriate public education.
Homeless students are those identified as such as defined in the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.
Identification
For purposes of Board policies and regulations “homeless students” include students under age twenty one (21) who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and include students who have a primary nighttime residence that is:
1. A supervised shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations.
2. An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized.
3. Transitional housing for less than one (1) full year.
4. A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping area for people, including, but not limited to cars, tents and abandoned buildings.
Coordinator
The Board of Education has appointed the high school principal as the coordinator of programs for homeless students. The responsibilities of the coordinator will include but not be limited to:
1. Establishing practices designed to maximize the school enrollment and success of homeless students.
2. Ensure that homeless students and their families have access to educational services including Head Start, Even Start and other preschool programs administered by the district.
3. Ensure that referrals are made to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.
4. Ensure that the school records of homeless students are transferred in a timely fashion.
5. Ensure that homeless students are not isolated or stigmatized because of their status as homeless.
6. Ensure that disputes over the placement of homeless students are resolved in a timely manner.
All school personnel, district service providers and locally known homeless advocates will be informed of the identity of the coordinator and the coordinator duties.
Complaint Resolution
Any homeless student or their parent/guardian may file a complaint regarding placement or access to educational programs by submitting a written complaint to the coordinator of homeless programs. If the coordinator is unable to resolve the complaint within five (5) school days, unresolved complaints will be forwarded to the Superintendent who will meet with the complainant upon request. Within five (5) school days of this meeting or within five (5) school days of rejection of such meeting, the Superintendent will prepare and forward a written decision. Thereafter, the complainant may appeal to the Board of Education within five (5) schools days of receipt of the Superintendent’s decision. Thereafter, the complainant may forward the complaint to DESE’s Director of Federal Grants.
Immunization
Homeless students may be enrolled in school twenty four (24) hours prior to receiving their immunization records.
Policy Dissemination
Copies of the Board of Education’s policy on Homeless Students will be presented to the County Welfare Office, County Office of the Division of Employment Security; the Juvenile Officer and to local law enforcement authorities.
Identification
Homeless students will be identified by referrals from community organizations and by review of the District’s enrollment form.
spouses are migratory agricultural workers, including migratory diary workers or migratory fishers and who in the preceding thirty six (36) months, in order to obtain, or accompany such parents/guardians or spouses in obtaining temporary or seasonal employment in agriculture or fishing work has moved from one School District to another (See form J for more information). The District will identify migrant students by including questions on the District’s enrollment form.
Services
School District personnel including secretaries, nurses, counselor, teachers and principals will be advised of the presence of eligible migrant students in their assigned school to ensure that equal access to all school programs is provided. Complaints concerning the placement of migrant students will be resolved by means of the District’s complaint procedure for homeless students.
English As A Second Language
The Board of Education recognizes the need to provide equal educational opportunities for all students in the district. Therefore, if the inability to speak and understand the English language due to national origin or non-English speaking environments excludes a student from effective participation in the educational programs offered by the district, the district shall take appropriate action to respectively the English language deficiency in order to provide the student equal access to its programs. The Board directs the administration to develop and implement procedures which:
Appropriately identify and evaluate students with limited English proficiency (LEP)*.
Determine the appropriate instructional environment of LEP students.
Monitor progress of students receiving English as a Second Language (ESL) or bilingual instruction in order to determine their readiness for the mainstream classroom environment.
Establish professional standards for staff members who teach bilingual or English as a second language programs and provide development opportunities for staff members when needed.
Where feasible, the district may provide support for the student’s use of the native language while developing English language skills.
Limited English proficient students are those whose native/home language is a language other than English and
whose English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are not developed to a level at which they can achieve challenging performance standards in a regular classroom.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Employees who suffer an injury caused by an accident or occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment (“work-related injury”) will receive benefits paid by the District according to the Worker’s Compensation Law of the State of Missouri (“the law”). Absence from duty resulting from a work-related injury will be compensated according to the Law. Employees who receive workers’ compensation benefits for lost time from work due to a work-related injury are not eligible for additional sick leave or vacation benefits under this policy, except with respect to those employees whose average weekly wage as defined by the Law (“average weekly wage”) exceeds the actual wage necessary to obtain the maximum total disability rate as defined by the Law (“Maximum wage”).
In additional to the benefits for temporary total disability allowed under the Law, an employee who average weekly wage at the time of the work-related injury exceeds the maximum wage at the time of the work-related injury will receive in wages the difference between the employee’s average weekly wage and the maximum wage during the time period such employed is entitled to temporary total disability benefits under the Law. This additional benefit provided herein does not affect an employee’s wage rate for purposes of permanent disability benefits.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
To prevent all workers who may have occupational exposure to blood or other infectious materials, Green City R-I School District had adopted the following policies and procedures.
POLICY: Universal Precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. This facility will evaluate engineering and work practice controls to eliminate or minimize employee exposure whenever possible. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, personal protective equipment shall be used. Hand washing facilities are located in various locations throughout the building. Most of these facilities are readily accessible to employees.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Personal protective equipment is available for all workers who may have occupational exposure. These materials are available at no charge to the employee and are readily available in convenient locations throughout the facility. All personnel who may have occupational exposure are required to use personal protective equipment whenever they have reasonable anticipation of exposure. The only acceptable exception is when it is the employee’s professional judgment that in a specific instance that its use would have prevented the delivery of care or pose an increased hazard to the worker or co-workers.
In such observed instances, the circumstances shall be investigated and documented so changes can be made to
prevent future exposures.
PPE USE: Gloves shall be worn when in contact with blood, mucous membranes, nonintact skill or other potentially infectious materials are likely. Gloves must be removed and replaced as soon as practical when contaminated or as soon as feasible if they are torn, punctured or when the barrier properties are compromised. With the exception of reusable utility gloves, gloves should never be washed or decontaminated for reuse. Gloves must be worn when handling or touching items or surfaces that are contaminated. For persons that are allergic, hypoallergenic gloves, powderless gloves, synthetic and vinyl gloves and glove liners area available upon request. Person with such allergies should be evaluated by the Nurses Department to determine the appropriate solution.
HOUSEKEEPING POLICIES: It is the policy of this facility to employ adequate housekeeping services to ensure employee/student safety and health.
HANDWASHING POLICIES: It is the policy of the facility that hands must be washed under the following conditions:
Immediately or as soon as possible after the removal of personal protective equipment.
Following contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Any other skin or mucous membranes that have contact with these materials shall be washed or flushed as soon as possible.
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION: Hepatitis B vaccine is available, free of charge, to all employees who have an occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. This vaccine is made available as soon as possible following the initial hiring, and if the employee chooses not to take the vaccine at that point in time, it is available on request. Employees who decline to accept hepatitis B vaccination will be asked to sign a declination statement. Booster doses are not currently recommended; however; if routine boosters are recommended at a later date, such booster doses will be made available.
EMPLOYEE INSERVICE: All employees of Green City R-I School District will be inserviced annually on Bloodborne Pathogens. The records of this in-service education will be stored for three year.
Breakfast/Lunch Program
The breakfast program is offered each morning from 8:00-8:20 for all students. Green City R-I has a closed lunch period; and, therefore, all students are required to remain at school during their lunch period. Students and staff are issued a computer scanned lunch card and may be required to pay a $5 replacement fee if it is damaged or lost.
Breakfast and lunch prices are as follows:
Daily Weekly
Student Breakfast (Preschool -12) $1.45 $ 7.25
Student Lunch (Preschool-12) $1.95 $ 9.75
Adult Breakfast $1.95 $ 9.75
Adult Lunch $2.45 $12.25
Snack or Extra Milk $ .30
Extra Entree $1.20
Students will not be allowed to exceed $12.50 in cafeteria charges. Once this limit is reached, parent/guardian letters will be sent and students will not be allowed to make additional charges until the account is paid. Cheese sandwiches and fruit will be available during lunch for those students who have reached the maximum charge amount of $12.50. Staff members are also expected to keep food program balances paid.
All cafeteria charges must have at least a zero balance at the beginning of each school year before any charges can occur. Students owing money from previous years will not be allowed to charge until the previous balances are paid.
Elementary Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten – Hedrick 10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
First-Tomlin 10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Second- Tipton 11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Third – McCormack 11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth – Dolan 11:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Fifth – Foster 11:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Sixth – Coy 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Grades 7-12 Lunch Schedule (See Bell Schedule page)
Supervised Study Period
In an effort to help students that are experiencing academic difficulty in classes, the supervised study period will provide students with a 20-minute period each day where they can read, complete homework, or study for tests. Students may be excused, with approval of the study period supervisor, only for the following:
1. To receive help from another teacher on an assignment from that class.
2. To attend a relevant meeting that was listed in the daily bulletin (Students must check into study period before attending meetings or receiving help from another teacher.)
Students who fail to follow procedures will be subject to conduct procedures, as printed in the GCHS student handbook. These procedures will be initiated when a student is sent to the office by the supervising teacher. Tardies will be monitored for students that arrive following the 12:02 bell and will be reported to the office. (Tardy policy procedures will apply.) Following each quarter, students who were assigned to a supervised study period that are no longer failing any class may return to their normal study period classroom.
Mentor Program
With the help and cooperation of the faculty, staff, students, and parents, students who, at mid-quarter are not passing a class, will be assigned a faculty/staff advisor. The counselor will talk with each student to make certain his or her assigned faculty/staff advisor is one with whom the student feels comfortable. Ideally, through good rapport the student and advisor have with one another, they will determine a plan for academic success. The advisor and the student are responsible to meet with one another on a regular basis to discuss the student’s progress in raising his/her grade.
The faculty/staff advisor is a person with whom parents may wish to be in touch regarding their child’s progress or any other concerns regarding their child’s success in school, academically and/or socially.
Ultimately, by working closely together, the purpose of this program will be achieved--to make a difference in the lives of students.
Tests
Teachers should give at least a two-day written or verbal notice prior to tests of major importance (unit, semester, etc.). If a student is absent the day of the notice, the teacher must personally notify the student of the test day. The number of and time pop quizzes are given is left to the discretion of each teacher.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are to be sent home at the end of the fifth week of each quarter in all classes to 7-12 students who are making a grade of “D” or below. Teachers should also send reports to those students whose performance is below their potential or not meeting teacher’s expectations. It is the discretion of individual teachers whether to send progress reports at other times.
WEIGHTED CLASSES
Any dual credit class
Physics
Forensic Science
Physiology/ Anatomy
Weighted classes will be based on the 5.0 grading scale due to the added difficulty of the class. Please see the chart below:
Grade Regular class Weighted class
A 4.0 5.0
B 3.0 4.0
C 2.0 3.0
D 1.0 2.0
F 0.0 0.0
This will begin with the Class of 2015.
Report Cards
Report cards will be issued at the end of each quarter, with parent/teacher conferences held at the end of first and third quarters. The Board of Education has adopted the following standardized grading system for grades 3-12:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C= 70% - 79%
D= 60% - 69%
F = 59% and Below
Students K-2 will be evaluated on Mastery of Skills (1, 2, and 3 scoring)
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades for a quarter’s work may be given, but teachers should set a time that such work must be made up by a student receiving the incomplete grade. A suggested make-up period might be one day for each day missed, up to 5 days. The student should be told that the work must be completed by the designated date; and if the student fails to complete the work by the assigned date, the incomplete must be changed to an “F”. Incomplete grades shall not be granted for semester work. An incomplete grade for a semester’s work will automatically become an “F”.
Audit Classes
Students may take classes without receiving credit with the following stipulations:
1. Eligible students will be juniors and seniors only
2. Each student is limited to one class per year
3. The class must be a weighted class
4. The student must have the parent/teacher/administration/Board of Education approval
5. A student must declare the desire to audit the class no later than five weeks into the first quarter of the class
6. The student’s transcript will show the class was audited
Students that are allowed to audit a class are still expected to complete homework and testing responsibilities of the class they are auditing.
Vo-Tech Students
When Vo-Tech is not in scheduled session but Green City has classes, students are to be in class according to their class schedule. Students should arrive for the beginning of third block on regular days. On days of early outs, students need to be at school for all scheduled blocks in which they are enrolled.
Cadet Teacher
The role of the Green City R-I cadet teacher is to act as a volunteer mentor for younger students under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The cadet teacher may be involved in assisting younger students in any academic area. As a mentor, the cadet teacher is to model his/her best qualities for younger students to copy. He/She is to be patient, courteous, encouraging, and helpful to students being served.
Qualifications for a Cadet Teacher
1. Must be a senior
2. Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
3. Complete appropriate paperwork required from Cadet Teacher supervisors
4. Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and students
5. Behave in an appropriate, professional manner
6. Show good citizenship
7. Have a 90% attendance rate
8. Must NOT be participating in the School-to-Work Program
9. May only serve as a cadet teacher during one period
10. May NOT also be a teacher’s aide
If you have a cadet teacher assigned to you, you are responsible for the supervision of that student during the scheduled period. The student should be in your classroom and only in another area if completing a task for you.
Student Dress and Appearance
It is important that staff members do not wear clothing, which is distracting or disruptive to the school setting. It is equally important that students also dress appropriately. If teachers see clothing being worn by students that is distracting or inappropriate, it should be reported to the building principal. School personnel, school board members and/or volunteers are prohibited from directing a student to remove any emblem, insignia or garment as long as it is not worn in a manner that promotes disruptive behavior.
Health regulations and common courtesy require the following concerning attire:
1. Shoes shall be worn at all times.
2. No halter-tops, backless clothing, see-through garments, or bare midriffs.
3. Shorts extending to mid thigh are appropriate in length to be worn at school. Dresses, skirts, skorts, and dresses with a slit in the side must meet the same standard as shorts to be worn at school. In determining if clothing articles are appropriate, clothing must reach below the end of fist when student’s arms are extended at the student’s side.
4. Hats, headbands, head coverings, sunglasses, and bandannas are not allowed.
5. Clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia is not allowed.
6. Clothing that is demeaning to any person or group, or anything that is considered by the administration to be in poor taste or demeaning to any person or group, or displayed on shirts, blouses or articles of clothing.
7. “Spaghetti” strap or tank top shirts are not allowed unless worn with appropriate undergarments.
8. Tops that hang excessively low below the neck or underarms or that have open shoulders will be considered tank tops.
9. Pants should be worn above the hips and without undergarments showing.
10. Jeans, shorts, and all other pants may NOT have VISIBLE holes above the knee.
11. Spiked belts, collars, cuffs, chains, or wallet chains of any length will not be permitted.
12. The school administration may disallow other types of clothing that may jeopardize a safe and orderly environment for the students and school staff.
Teachers of specific courses, where health or safety is a factor, may require students to adjust hair, clothing, or both according to the needs of the class.
Student Promotion and Retention
1. Students will be promoted to the next grade level if they are meeting grade level
expectations as identified by local and State Department of Education core subject
objectives.
2. "Double promotions,” that is, acceleration beyond the normal grade placement, may be approved for students who are working at an academic level of more than a year above placement and are sufficiently mature, socially and emotionally, to work with students of the advanced grade. Parents/guardians, teachers and administrators must agree that it is in the best interest of the student under consideration.
3. A list of those students who are not meeting grade level objectives in reading, language arts or mathematics will be given to the building principal by the October, January and March reporting periods. With respect to any student who is reported as not meeting grade level objectives in reading, language arts or mathematics:
a. The teacher, principal and counselor will meet to review the student's academic record, current test scores and work samples.
b. The parent/guardian will be notified as soon after the review as possible that retention is being considered. A meeting with the parent/guardian will be scheduled. The parent/guardian will be informed that the student is not meeting grade level objectives and will be retained in the same grade unless there is strong and positive improvement in the student's work.
c. A follow-up conference for the parent/guardian will be scheduled with the principal or the principal's designee to review the student's progress.
d. An academic program including remediation will be offered the student.
4. In recommending promotion or retention, these factors will be considered:
a. Academic achievement in all subject areas, especially attainment of grade level objectives, as determined by tests, teacher assignments, and work samples.
b. Chronological age.
c. Study Habits.
d. Attendance. e. Social and emotional maturity.
f. State-mandated retention requirements for primary/middle school students.
5. The decision for retention will be made by the principal and the classroom teacher in
accordance with the above-referenced factors, and written notification of retention will be sent to the parent/guardian.
6. Elementary students who fail two (2) core classes (math, reading, English, science, social studies) will be flagged, and a retention/promotion checklist will be initiated. Upon completion of the checklist, a meeting will be called with the parents, student, teachers, and principal. At that time, intervention strategies will be discussed and put into place.
7. Students in the 7th and 8th grade that fail four (4) semesters of core area classes
(Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science) will be retained at the present grade level. Students may attend and must successfully complete summer school to be promoted.
Fourth Grade Students with Reading Improvement Plans
Within forty-five (45) days of the conclusion of the fourth grade year, the District shall administer another reading assessment to those fourth grade students for whom reading improvement plans had been designed.
READING LEVELS AND STATE-MANDATED RETENTION
Third Grade Students
Third grade students who cannot demonstrate a reading level at or above the third grade level will be administered a reading assessment within forty-five (45) days of the end of their third grade year.
If this assessment reflects that the student is reading below the second grade level, the District will design and implement a reading improvement plan for the student’s fourth grade year. The reading improvement plan must include a minimum of thirty (30) hours of additional reading instruction or practice outside the regular school day during the fourth grade year. In addition, the District may require the student to attend summer school for reading instruction as a condition of promotion to the fourth grade.
The reading assessment process will also be applied to students who initially enter the District in grades four, five or six and who have been determined to be reading below grade level.
The permanent record of students who are determined to be reading below the fifth grade level at the end of the sixth grade shall carry a notation stating that the student has been unable to meet the minimal reading standards. That notation will be removed from the student’s record once the District determines that he or she has met the standards.
Fifth and Sixth Grade Students
The reading assessment process shall be repeated on a yearly basis through the end of students’ sixth grade years, accompanied by a corresponding increase in the required reading level.
Appeal of Retention Decisions
Parents/guardians who wish to appeal a decision regarding a student’s retention must first contact the building principal. If parents/guardians do not accept the decision at the building level, an appeal may be made in writing to the Superintendent. All appeals must be requested within two (2) weeks after the close of school.
Class Status
Class status of a high school student is based on the number of credits received. The following criteria apply:
Freshman 0 - 7.5 credits Junior 17.0 - 25.0 credits
Sophomore 7.5 - 17.0 credits Senior 25.0 - 35.0 credits
Student Academic Achievement
Grade Placement for Transfer Students
All students entering the district from other educational settings are required to submit evidence of their achievement in the last grade attended. Grade placement of a student may be adjusted on the basis of examination of the student’s previous record, achievement tests administered, or other factors, which the principal and staff believe are appropriate under the circumstances. A transcript of all entering secondary school students is required before enrollment can be completed.
Students who have not successfully attended a public/parochial school 9 weeks prior to their enrollment at Green City will no be allowed to earn credit for the semester.
A home-schooled student must provide evidence of their educational progress and attendance. Home-schooled students are also required to take an entrance exam for placement and credit purposes.
Exceptions
The following students are exempt from the reading assessments:
1. Students receiving special education services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to §162.670, RSMo.
2. Students who are receiving special education services pursuant to Section 504 whose service plan includes an element addressing reading.
3. Students who have limited English proficiency.
4. Students who have insufficient cognitive ability to meet the reading requirements. However, a reading improvement plan shall be provided for these students in accordance with law. settings are required to submit evidence of their achievement in the last grade attended. Grade placement of a student may be adjusted on the basis of examination of the student's previous record, achievement tests administered, or
other factors, which the principal and staff believe are appropriate under the circumstances. A transcript of all entering secondary school students is required before enrollment can be completed. However, a student may be permitted to enroll temporarily until a full transcript is obtained.
Transfers from Unaccredited Schools
Parents/guardians should be advised that if they choose to transfer their student to the public school from an unaccredited school, the student will not be guaranteed comparable placement in the public schools. Students transferring will be assigned an appropriate grade level and class assignment based on their educational and developmental level as determined by the principal through assessment of student's age, educational experience, achievement tests, and consultation with parent/guardian and personnel from the student's former school.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
28.5 Credits + US & MO Constitution
4 Language Arts 3 Social Studies
3 Math 3 Science
1 Fine Arts 1 Practical Arts
1 Physical Education .5 Health
11.5 Electives .5 Personal Finance
*VO-TECH Completers will have 2 electives waived.
Graduation Requirements - Disabled Student
Students with disabilities must meet graduation requirements outlined in District Policy subject to individual IEP modifications.
Early Graduation
Graduation, with no attendant privileges, will be allowed any time after seven (7) semesters of attendance beginning with grade nine and attainment of all requirements as set by the state and local School Boards. Early graduation should be a part of a cooperative plan arrived at by students, their parent/guardian, and the school. Students who participate in early graduation will not be eligible to be the Valedictorian or Salutatorian.
The above requirements may be modified in exceptional cases with the approval of the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
Test Security
All standardized testing materials shall be stored, distributed and collected according to procedures that insure the security and authorized access to test booklets. The Superintendent shall designate a District test coordinator who will direct the administration and security procedures for each testing site.
Teacher Responsibilities for Test Administration
Prior to the administration of any District or State standardized test, the principal/designee will review with the teachers the testing guidelines that they and the students are to follow. The principal/designee shall distribute this policy and any other testing guidelines to all teachers, require them to sign and return one copy and keep a copy for their files.
The guidelines listed below are examples; others may be provided by the principal/designee.
1. Teachers are not to review the test questions or content prior to its being given to the students.
2. Teachers are not to give any assistance to the students during the administration of the test.
3. Teachers are to review only the purpose of the test, the directions, the time restraints and what the students are to do upon completion of the test.
Violation of these and other administrative testing guidelines by the teacher may result in disciplinary action against the teacher, up to and including termination.
Administering Medicines to Students
The giving of medicine to students during school hours is discouraged and restricted to medication that cannot be given on an alternative schedule. However, some students may require medication for chronic or short-term illness during the school day to enable them to remain in school and participate in their education. A parent/guardian must request in writing that the School District comply with the authorized prescriber's request to give medication. (The District will not administer the initial dose of any new prescription except in an emergency.) A copy of the prescription must accompany the medication.
A classroom teacher should not administer any medication to a student. The administration of medications, including over-the-counter medications, is nursing activities, which must be performed, by a registered
professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
Prescription Medication
The student’s authorized prescriber shall provide a written request that the student be given medication during school hours. The request shall state the name of the student, name of drug, dosage, frequency of administration, route of administration, and the prescriber’s name. The diagnosis/indication for use of the medicine shall be provided. When possible, the prescriber should state adverse effects and applicable emergency instructions.
The District shall require that a prescription label be properly affixed to the medication in question. Said label must contain the name of the student, name of the drug, dosage, frequency of administration, route of administration, diagnosis and the prescriber’s name.
A parent/guardian must request in writing that the School District comply with the authorized prescriber’s request to give medication. (The District will not administer the initial dose of any new prescription except in an emergency.)
Over-the-Counter Medication
The student's authorized prescriber shall provide a written request that the student be given medication during school hours. The request shall state the name of the student, name of drug, dosage, frequency of administration, route of administration, and the prescriber's name. The diagnosis/indication for use of the medicine shall be provided. When possible, the prescriber should state potential adverse effects and applicable emergency instructions.
A parent/guardian will provide a written request that the District comply with the authorized prescriber’s request to give medication.
Emergency Medication
Written standing orders will be obtained annually for the administration of emergency medication.
Storage and Administration of Medication
A parent/guardian or other responsible party designated by the parent/guardian will deliver all medication to be administered at school to the school nurse or designee. All medication, prescription or over-the-counter, must be in a pharmacy or manufacturer-labeled container. The District shall provide secure, locked storage for medication to prevent diversion, misuse, or ingestion by another individual.
The administration of medication, including over-the-counter medications, is a nursing activity, governed by the State of Missouri Nursing Practice Act. It must be performed by the registered professional school nurse. The
nurse may delegate and supervise the administration of medication by unlicensed personnel who are qualified by education, knowledge and skill to do so. The registered nurse must provide and document the requisite education, training, and competency verification. The nurse is also empowered to contact the prescriber or pharmacist filling the prescription to discuss the prescription if the nurse has questions regarding the administration of such medication. Qualified employees will be held harmless and immune from civil liability for administering medication or medical services in good faith and according to standard medical practices.
School employees who are not qualified according to standard medical practices will not be required to administer medications or medical services. Such unqualified employees who refuse to administer medications or medical services will not be subject to disciplinary action for such refusal.
Self-Administration of Medication
Students with asthma, anaphylaxis, or any other chronic health condition may carry with them for self-administration metered-dose inhalers containing "rescue" medication. Possession and self-administration of these prescription medications must comply with the Missouri Safe Schools Act, 1996. The directives of this Act will be given to each parent/guardian who requests that his/her student be permitted to carry and self-administer such medication. A permission form for self-administration (Form 2870) is required. Provided, however, that:
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1. A licensed physician has prescribed or ordered such medication for use of the student and has instructed the student in the correct and responsible use of such medications;
2. The student has demonstrated to the student’s licensed physician or designee and the school nurse, the skill level necessary to use the medication and any device necessary to administer such medications;
3. The student’s physician has appended and signed a written treatment plan for managing asthma and anaphylaxis episodes of the student and for medications for use of the student. Such plan will include a statement that the student is capable of self-administering the medication under the treatment plan.
4. the student’s parent/guardian has completed and submitted to the school the student’s treatment plan and liability statement.
5. The student’s parent/guardian has signed a statement acknowledging that the district and the employees will incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from self-administration of medication by the student or administration of such medication by school staff. (see Form 2870.1)
The authorization for the possession and self-administration of medication to treat a student’s asthma or anaphylaxis permits authorized students to possess and self administer such student’s medication while in school, at a school sponsored activity, and in transit from school or school sponsored activity. Such
authorization will be effective for the school year when issued and for the school attended when the authorization is issued. Such authorization must be renewed each subsequent year in order to remain effective. Information concerning the student’s condition treatment plan, authorization, and related documents will be kept on file in the school nurse’s office and by easily accessible in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency. Duplicate prescribed medication, as described in this policy, will be kept in the school’s nurses office and be reasonably accessible to the student and school staff in the event of an asthma or anaphylactic emergency.
Parent/Guardian Administration
In situations where the above requirements are not met, or any time the parent/guardian chooses, the parent/guardian may come to school to administer medicine to his/her student.
Exception for Potentially Harmful Administration
It shall be the policy of this District that the District will not knowingly administer any medication to a student if the District's registered professional school nurse believes, in his/her professional judgment, that such administration could cause harm to the student, other students, or the District itself. Such cases may include, but are not necessarily limited to, situations in which the District is being asked to administer medication in a dosage that exceeds the highest recommended dosage listed in the current annual volume of the Physician's Desk Reference or other recognized medical or pharmaceutical text.
Referrals to School Nurse
Unless an emergency, students needing to see the school nurse for illness must first get permission from the teacher, if an elementary student, or from the high school office, if a secondary student before going to the nurse’s office. Students who become ill at school will usually have a temperature check to determine if fever is present. A student with a temperature of 100 or more will be sent home. Students being sent home by the school nurse need to be routed through the office and signed out or acquire parent/guardian permission by phone.
In the case of a significant accident at the school, parents are to be immediately notified. If there is a less significant accident, such as a slight bump on the head, parents may be notified by phone or by a note sent home with the student.
Emergency Drills
The signal for a fire drill will be the ringing of the fire bells and the strobe of the lights. Once students have exited the building they are not to leave their designated area and are not to reenter the building for any reason until a
member of the faculty gives permission to do so. A practice drill will be run early in the year to familiarize faculty and students to the alarm. Directions as to which exit to use are posted in each room. Fire drills will be conducted during the first full week of school and on a quarterly basis thereafter to ensure safe and efficient exit in the event of an emergency.
Tornado drills will be carried out at least twice a year. The signal for a tornado drill will be many short rings of the bells. Remain calm. It is very important that there be no talking so that instructions may be heard. Once the students have arrived at their designated area they are to remain in a squat position, head down, with their hands and arms covering their heads to protect themselves from flying debris. Students are not to face any windows or to leave the designated area until they receive instructions from a member of the faculty. Evacuation procedures will be posted in each room.
Earthquake drills will be carried out at least twice a year. The signal for an earthquake will be a series of short, long, short, long bells. Students, teachers and school personnel should take cover under desks, tables, or other furniture in a tucked position with arms and hands protecting their head.
BOMB THREAT
A person(s) calls a bomb threat to a building or to an individual outside the school. If the call is to the school, the person taking the call is to ask the following questions:
Who is calling?
Where is the bomb?
When is it set to explode?
What type of bomb?
Note line number
Put on hold
Call office let know line number
Office go to line hit *57
When talking to the person please record any unusual noises or sounds in the background or impressions about the voice of the person.
Do not hang up the phone.
Do not use School Warning Bells, Cell Phones and/or Portable Radios.
Notify the superintendent. The superintendent or principal will contact 911.
(If the superintendent is not available contact the closest principal.)
• Record the time the call ends.
o After the call is over, write down any impressions of the caller.
[If the *57 (Customer Originate Trace) service is established for classroom telephones, include trace activation procedures that follow as part of these instructions. Otherwise, instruct to keep the telephone off the hook in order that the police may be able to complete a trace.]
o After the caller hangs up, you hang up and call office if needed.
o Before any more calls can come in, pick up the same line, ensure you have a dial tone, and dial *57.
o If the call trace works, information will be released to the sheriff. (Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone)
o Will call Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company
The following will occur:
Administrators will pass word to each room. The decision to evacuate to the Baptist Church or not evacuate will be made by the administrator in charge.
The At-Risk Coordinator will unlock the Baptist Church.
Teachers will remain with their classes as they do in a fire drill or fire situation.
Students and teachers of grades 7-12 will go to the back door of the church, immediately into the sanctuary.
Students and teachers of grades PreK-6 will go into the main door. Pre K student will go to the nursery, which is the first room on the right after turning left into the hallway. Students in grades K-4 will go into the room at the end of the hallway to the left. Students in grades 5 and 6 will go rooms on the right.
Teachers should conduct a roll call when they arrive at the Evacuation area.
The At-Risk Coordinator will ensure all students and staff is present at the Evacuation area and contact the building principals.
The Superintendent and the person who received the call should evacuate and immediately meet with the Police
The building principals will remain at school with the janitorial staff to ensure all students are evacuated.
If a suspicious package is located, its location and a description should be reported to the Police immediately. DO NOT
touch or move any items considered suspicious.
The Principals and janitorial staff should evacuate when they believe all students and staff have left the building.
Release students only to parents or emergency contact people.
Medicines are to be retrieved by the nurse.
LOCKDOWN--IMMEDIATE DANGER/NOT IMMEDIATE
School administrator will determine if a lockdown is warranted and use the intercom system to announce “Please lockdown your room.” If it is not immediate danger it will be announced, “Not immediate danger.” If nothing is said you should assume it is immediate danger and take precautions.
All staff immediately looks in the hall and instruct any student in the hall to come into their classroom immediately.
People assigned to shut and/or lock outside doors are as follows:
1. Main door – Super indent’s office
2. Front elementary door – 6th grade teacher
3. Back elementary door (facing east) – elementary principal
4. Cafeteria doors – Large one in dining area - Cooks
Kitchen door - cooks
5. Gym Door – physical education teacher/maintenance
6. Weight room doors – physical education teacher/maintenance
7. Boys’ locker room door – physical education teacher/maintenance
8. Girls’ locker room door – physical education teacher/maintenance
9. Boiler room door – maintenance
10. Big Shop door – Shop teacher
11. Back door high school (east) – High school office
12. Side high school door (south) – English teacher
13. Old building west door – art instructor
14. Side door by old gym – locked – checked by history teacher
15. EPN entrance – locked at all times – checked by science teacher
Teachers are to secure their classes by closing and locking classroom doors and windows. All staff are to lock themselves in a room. Teachers are to shut off all lights and electrical equipment.
Grade books and daily attendance needs to be located and checked before notifying the office. ONLY notify the office if there is someone missing from your room OR if you have someone in your room that is not in your class.
Students and teachers are to move to a “safe zone” in the room. (Move to the floor, against a wall) Students are to lie under any items available. Everyone is to remain quiet.
Everyone is to STAY PUT until instructed over the intercom system to do otherwise. The announcement for the all clear is “All clear, you may unlock your rooms.”
Any persons outside are to move to the closest open room or building and immediately notify the office of their whereabouts by calling Mrs. Gray or Mr. Campbell’s telephone.
During any type of emergency situation in which the media becomes involved, the Superintendent will serve as the spokesperson for the District. All staff should refrain from talking to the media but refer such representatives to the Superintendent.
Interscholastic Activities and Athletics
The District provides opportunities for students to participate in interscholastic activities and athletics. The interscholastic programs should encourage participation by as many students as possible and should be carried on with the best interests of the students as the primary consideration. The programs are expected to be well organized and well conducted and to have a positive influence on the students and the community.
Participation in interscholastic and extracurricular activities is a privilege and not a right. Interscholastic competition may be withheld from any student as a condition of discipline. Furthermore, all policies that apply to the regular school day apply also to interscholastic competition. Coaches and sponsors may establish policies for their groups in addition to those set out by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
Activities must be cleared through the office and entered on the official school calendar before they can be carried out. At least one sponsor/coach must be present at any activity or practice scheduled or unscheduled. The sponsor or coach must remain to supervise until all participants have left for home.
In addition to the eligibility rules and regulations established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), the Green City R-I Board of Education has established the following:
1. In order for students to be eligible to participate in all extra-curricular activities, the student must have passed all classes as detailed below.
2. Eligibility shall be determined eight times per school year--on the 22nd day of each quarter and at the end of each quarter.
3. Students failing at mid-term (the 22nd day of each quarter) may remain eligible if they obtain and actively participate in an approved tutoring program for the subject(s) in which they are receiving failing grade(s). Tutoring programs shall be approved by the administration.
4. Students failing any class at the end of the quarter shall become ineligible until the 23rd day of the following quarter, provided they are passing all classes at that time.
5. IEP students who are mainstreamed will follow Option Two of the MSHSAA handbook: “The second option is for the IEP Committee to determine that a modification of the academic requirements or grading policies necessary to reflect the needs of the handicapped student. In this situation, the modifications may include alterations in the type of assessments to be given the student, the number of such assessments given a student, the amount of time the student will be allowed to take the assessment, etc. The IEP Committee may also determine that grades will be determined on the basis of the student’s progress towards achieving specific goals and objectives from the IEP rather than standard assessments
given other students. If this type of modification is made, the IEP Committee is responsible to specify the amount of progress which will be necessary to document that standard progress is being made by the student.”
In regards to attendance, a student must be in attendance for at least 5 of the 8 periods on days of extra-curricular participation. Prior to participating in an extra-curricular activity on the weekend, a student must meet attendance requirements on the last day school was in session for the week. Exceptions may be granted in special cases.
The following schedule for determination of eligibility and imposition of suspension will be implemented:
1. If the activity is a MSHSAA event, student must meet all eligibility requirements as set for the by MSHSAA.
2. MSHSAA requires students to be enrolled in and pass at least 8 periods per semester to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.
3. Any student failing a class may be required to attend study sessions after school.
4. Any student receiving an incomplete grade because of failure to promptly complete work will be placed on the ineligibility list. Incomplete grades resulting from illness or other special circumstances during the last week or two of a grade period may be exempted.
5. Students displaying unacceptable citizenship behaviors may be suspended from participation on extra-curricular activities.
6. Each coach and sponsor shall establish written guidelines for their groups. These guidelines shall be presented orally and in written format. A copy of such guidelines shall be on file with the principal.
Transportation
Students are expected to accompany the team/squads on all out-of-town trips using the mode of transportation arranged by the school. Any deviation from this policy requires the following:
1. A request by the parents or guardian must be made personally by signing a release form at the activity.
2. Under special circumstances, pre-arrangements may be made for the student to ride home with another adult after obtaining approval from the principal and head coach. A note and phone call must be approved through the office on or before the day of the event.
3. Under emergency conditions, the coach in charge of the team/squad will use his/her judgment in approving any requests.
Any incidents, which occur that are not covered by these guidelines, will be reviewed on an individual basis, and decisions related to penalties will be made by the school administration, athletic director, and head coach/sponsor.
Student Hazing
Student hazing is expressly prohibited by the Board of Education Policy 2920. For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as willful conduct directed at another student, whether occurring on or off school property, for purposes of initiation or admission to any school related activity or athletic team. Conduct prohibited by this policy includes but is not limited to exposure or contact of genitals, buttocks, or breasts (female students), directly or indirectly through contact with undergarments, threats of physical harm, infliction of physical or mental harm, or humiliation.
Students found to have violated this policy will be subject to suspension or expulsion from school and suspension or expulsion from activities/athletic participation depending on the severity of the misconduct.
Non-students who participate or enable the hazing of students may be excluded from attendance at school activities and school athletic events. District employees, including sponsors and coaches, who have knowledge of student hazing but fail to take corrective action will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Sportsmanship
The Green City R-I Board of Education and administration support the MSHSAA in their quest for excellence in sportsmanship by coaches, players, and fans. In an attempt to improve the quality of sportsmanship of those involved in athletics, the Green City R-I Board of Education has instituted the following policy:
1. Any player receiving his/her first technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be pulled out of the game.
2. Any player receiving his/her second or succeeding technical foul in a sports season for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be pulled out of the game and shall be required to appear with the coach before the Board of Education at the next meeting.
3. Technical fouls received for having the wrong player number in the scorebook or for hanging from the rim shall not apply.
Student Fees/Responsibilities
Students may be required to pay for or supply the following:
1. Materials used for personal projects in art, shop, and vocational agricultural classes; the instructor will notify students when this is necessary.
2. The cost price of all items lost, broken, or damaged; payment of all such assessments must be made before any credit will be allowed for work completed.
3. Gym clothes, tennis shoes, and towels for physical education; students must dress for physical education classes, as proper dress is an integral part of their grade. Shoes worn on the gym floor may not be worn outside of the school.
4. Proof of health or accident insurance prior to participating in any of the athletic programs or a signed insurance waiver.
5. Physical exams before participating in athletic events; forms are available from the coaches or in the principal’s office. Students may use the physician of their choice.
6. School yearbook purchase is optional.
7. Activity admission: Students (K-12) - $1.00
Adults - $3.00
Solicitation, Collections, Advertising in the Schools
All solicitations will be eliminated during school hours or on school property unless prearranged by the teacher organization sponsor and approved by the Superintendent.
There shall be no collections from the pupils within the schools for charitable activities or organizations without the approval of the Superintendent.
Commercial advertising unrelated to school activities shall not be permitted in any public school building or on public school grounds. This rule is intended to forbid the distribution of handbills, tickets, posters, or other advertising matter of similar nature.
Student Activity Funds
Money raised by students under school sponsorship must be deposited in the proper student activity fund. Such money may only be used by the school organization in meeting expenses encumbered via school related purchases or activities.
All activity and organization accounts of the Green City R-1 Schools shall be deposited in the Incidental Fund of the District and shall be disbursed only on order of the Board.
1. Any bills presented for payment by any activity or organization of the schools shall have been properly presented on the authorized requisition and purchase order and signed by the Superintendent of schools as the authorized purchasing agent of the Board.
2. No check will be written against any class or organization fund without an authorization signed by the sponsor. Each class and organization shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and bills paid.
3. No activity or organization account shall be permitted to show a deficit.
4. All accounts and financial records of the District, including those of the school activities and organization, shall be audited annually by a recognized and reputable, independent auditing firm selected by the Board.
5. To protect the funds of the District, the school treasurer shall be bonded annually by the Board.
6. If any organization or teacher needs a check, all pertinent information must be submitted to the bookkeeper by the first day of each month.
Field Trips
Field trips should be taken for the purpose of extending the instructional activities of the classroom through first-hand experience and participation in functional situations that relate directly to what is being studied.
Requests for Field Trips
All requests for use of school buses for field trips shall be made on the appropriate District form and shall be submitted to the principal for approval.
Requests for all out-of-area field trips shall be submitted through the principal for approval by the Superintendent/designee. When District bus transportation is used, a copy of the appropriate District form should be attached.
Field trip requests should be submitted early enough to permit a timely review by the principal.
The Superintendent will give final approval of such requests based upon transportation availability and budgeted funds.
Student Permission Form
All students shall be required to have a parent/guardian signed permission form to participate in a field trip. In cases where there is a series of field trips for a class, only one permission form is necessary.
Prom Activities Policy
The junior policy addresses failure to participate in any fundraising activity--once, reprimanded; twice, no prom. If the student does not wish to participate in fundraising activities, he/she may sign a release form excluding him/her from any further duties. This, in turn, releases him/her from any benefits to be received. No money that was earned as part of a class activity will be refunded.
Such students entering into their senior year would be required to pay an amount to be determined by sponsors and administration. (Adopted by the Green City Board of Education, 8-11-94.)
The district reserves the right to test students and guests randomly, as they enter the prom facility, with a breathalyzer for alcohol use. Any student or guest who tests positive will not permit to attend prom. The parent or guardian will be contacted to escort the student or guest home. Additionally students will be disciplined as indicated in the student discipline policy.
After-Prom Activities
Organized parent group after-prom activities are not organized by the school; and, therefore, the school is not responsible for the activity or transportation laws pertaining to restricted license drivers.
Internet Safety Policy (Policy 6320)
A. Introduction
It is the policy of the District to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
B. Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information. Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors. Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled or, in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
C. Internet Safety Training
In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, each year, all District students will receive internet safety training which will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking sites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
D. Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the District’s online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.
E. Supervision and Monitoring
It shall be the responsibility of all District employees to supervise and monitor usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy and the Children’s Internet protection Act. Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of ________________ or designated representatives.
Internet Usage (Regulation 6320)
Personal Responsibility
Access to electronic research requires students and employees to maintain consistently high levels of personal responsibility. The existing rules found in the District's Behavioral Expectations policy (Board Policy/Regulation 2610) as well as employee handbooks clearly apply to students and employees conducting electronic research or communication.
One fundamental need for acceptable student and employee use of District electronic resources is respect for, and protection of, password/account code security, as well as restricted databases files, and information banks. Personal passwords/account codes may be created to protect students and employees utilizing electronic resources to conduct research or complete work.
These passwords/account codes shall not be shared with others; nor shall students or employees use another party's password except in the authorized maintenance and monitoring of the network. The maintenance of strict control of passwords/account codes protects employees and students from wrongful accusation of misuse of electronic resources or violation of District policy, state or federal law. Students or employees who misuse electronic resources or who violate laws will be disciplined at a level appropriate to the seriousness of the misuse.
Acceptable Use
The use of the District technology and electronic resources is a privilege, which may be revoked at any time. Staff and students are only allowed to conduct electronic network-based activities which are classroom or workplace related. Behaviors which shall result in revocation of access shall include, but will not be limited to: damage to or theft of system hardware or software; alteration of system hardware or software; placement of unlawful information, computer viruses or harmful programs on, or through the computer system; entry into restricted information on systems or network files in violation of password/account code restrictions; violation of other users' rights to privacy; unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of personal information regarding minors; using another person's name/password/account to send or receive messages on the network; sending or receiving personal messages on the network; and use of the network for personal gain, commercial purposes, or to engage in political activity.
Students and employees may not claim personal copyright privileges over files, data or materials developed in the scope of their employment, nor may students or employees use copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright holder. The Internet allows access to a wide variety of media. Even though it is possible to download most of these materials, students and staff shall not create or maintain archival copies of these materials unless the source indicates that the materials are in the public domain.
Access to electronic mail (E-mail) is a privilege and designed to assist students and employees in the acquisition of knowledge and in efficiently communicating with others. The District E-mail system is designed solely for educational and work related purposes. E-mail files are subject to review by District and school personnel. Chain letters, "chat rooms" or Multiple User Dimensions (MUDs) are not allowed, with the exception of those bulletin boards or "chat" groups that are created by teachers for specific instructional purposes or employees for specific work related communication.
Students or employees who engage in "hacking" are subject to loss of privileges and District discipline, as well as the enforcement of any District policy, state and/or federal laws that may have been violated. Hacking may be described as the unauthorized review, duplication, dissemination, removal, damage, or alteration of files, passwords, computer systems, or programs, or other property of the District, a business, or any other
governmental agency obtained through unauthorized means.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, students and employees are not permitted to obtain, download, view or otherwise gain access to "inappropriate matter" which includes materials that may be deemed inappropriate to minors, unlawful, abusive, obscene, pornographic, descriptive of destructive devices, or otherwise objectionable under current District policy or legal definitions.
The District and school administration reserve the right to remove files, limit or deny access, and refer staff or students violating the Board policy to appropriate authorities or for other disciplinary action.
Internet Access
In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”), 47 U.S.C. § 254, the District uses technological devices designed to filter and block the use of any District computer with Internet access to retrieve or transmit any visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or “harmful to minors” as defined by CIPA and material which is otherwise inappropriate for District students.
Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, sometimes Internet websites and web material that do not fall into these categories are blocked by the filter. In the event that a District student or employee feels that a website or web content has been improperly blocked by the District’s filter and this website or web content is appropriate for access by District students, the process described below should be followed:
1. Follow the process prompted by the District’s filtering software (or to remain anonymous, log in under log in name: 123anonymous) and submit an electronic request for access to a website, or:
2. Submit a request, whether anonymous or otherwise, to the District’s Superintendent/the Superintendent’s designee.
3. Requests for access shall be granted or denied within three days. If a request was submitted anonymously, persons should either attempt to access the website requested after three days or log back in at 123anonymous to see the status of the request.
4. Appeal of the decision to grant or deny access to a website may be made in writing to the Board of Education. Persons who wish to remain anonymous may mail an anonymous request for review to the Board of Education at the School District’s Central Office, stating the website that they would like to access and providing any additional detail the person wishes to disclose.
5. In case of an appeal, the Board of Education will review the contested material and make a determination.
6. Material subject to the complaint will not be unblocked pending this review process.
In the event that a District student or employee feels that a website or web content that is available to District students through District Internet access is obscene, child pornography, or “harmful to minors” as defined by CIPA or material which is otherwise inappropriate for District students, the process described set forth in Regulation 6241 should be followed.
Adult users of a District computer with Internet access may request that the “technology protection measures” be temporarily disabled by the chief building administrator of the building in which the computer is located for lawful purposes not otherwise inconsistent with this Policy.
Privileges
The use of District technology and electronic resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of those privileges. All staff members and students who receive a password/account code will participate in an orientation or training course regarding proper behavior and use of the network. The password/account code may be suspended or closed upon the finding of user misuse of the technology system or its resources.
Network Etiquette and Privacy
Students and employees are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of electronic network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. System users are expected to be polite. They may not send abusive, insulting, harassing, or threatening messages to others.
2. System users are expected to use appropriate language; language that uses vulgarities or obscenities, libels others, or uses other inappropriate references is prohibited.
3. System users may not reveal their personal addresses, their telephone numbers or the addresses or telephone numbers of students, employees, or other individuals during E-mail transmissions.
4. System users may not use the District's electronic network in such a manner that would damage, disrupt, or prohibit the use of the network by other users.
5. System users should assume that all communications and information is public when transmitted via the network and may be viewed by other users. The system administrators may access and read E-mail on a random basis.
6. Use of the District's electronic network for unlawful purposes will not be tolerated and is prohibited.
Services
While the District is providing access to electronic resources, it makes no warranties, whether expressed or implied, for these services. The District may not be held responsible for any damages including loss of data as a result of delays, non-delivery or service interruptions caused by the information system or the user's errors or omissions. The use or distribution of any information that is obtained through the information system is at the user's own risk. The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through Internet services.
Security
The Board recognizes that security on the District's electronic network is an extremely high priority. Security poses challenges for collective and individual users. Any intrusion into secure areas by those not permitted such privileges creates a risk for all users of the information system.
The account codes/passwords provided to each user are intended for the exclusive use of that person. Any problems, which arise from the user sharing his/her account code/password, are the responsibility of the account holder. Any misuse may result in the suspension or revocation of account privileges. The use of an account by someone other than the registered holder will be grounds for loss of access privileges to the information system.
Users are required to report immediately any abnormality in the system as soon as they observe it. Abnormalities should be reported to the classroom teacher or system administrator.
The District shall use filtering, blocking or other technology to protect students and staff from accessing internet sites that contain visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors. The District shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and the Neighborhood Internet Protection Act (NCIPA).
Vandalism of the Electronic Network or Technology System
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to alter, harm, or destroy equipment or data of another user, the District information service, or the other networks that are connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to the uploading or the creation of computer viruses, the alteration of data, or the theft of restricted information. Any vandalism of the District electronic network or technology system will result in the immediate loss of computer service, disciplinary action and, if appropriate, referral to law enforcement officials.
Consequences
The consequences for violating the District's Acceptable Use Policy include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
1. Suspension of District Network privileges;
2. Revocation of Network privileges;
3. Suspension of Internet access;
4. Revocation of Internet access;
5. Suspension of computer access;
6. Revocation of computer access;
7. School suspension;
8. Expulsion; or
9. Employee disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Immunizations
A student shall not be permitted to attend school unless he/she has been immunized as required under the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Health.
Communicable Diseases
The Board of Education recognizes its responsibilities to protect the health of students and employees from the risks posed by infectious diseases. The Board also has the responsibility to uphold the rights of affected individuals to privacy and confidentiality, to attend school, and to be treated in a nondiscriminatory manner. A staff member, who has reason to believe that a student has been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease or who observes symptoms of such a disease, shall inform the administration.
All employees will follow the most recent guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, including applicable universal precautions in cleaning up body fluid spills, regardless of whether an individual infected with a body fluid or blood-borne pathogen is known to be present in the school environment or related activities. Willful or negligent disregard for these precautions by any staff member will be cause for disciplinary action.
A student shall not attend classes or other school-sponsored activities, if the student (1) has, or has been exposed to, an acute (short duration) or chronic (long duration) contagious or infectious disease, and (2) is liable to transmit the contagious or infectious disease, unless the Board of Education or its designee has determined, based upon medical evidence, that the student: (a) no longer has the disease, (b) is not in the contagious or infectious stage of an acute disease, (c) has a chronic infectious disease that poses little risk of transmission in the school environment with reasonable precautions.
School officials may require any child suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease to be examined by a physician and may exclude the child from school, in accordance with the procedures authorized by policy, so long as there is a substantial risk of transmission of the disease in the school environment.
A student who has a chronic infectious disease, and who is permitted to attend school, may be required to do so under specified conditions. Failure to adhere to the conditions will result in the student being excluded from school. A student who has a chronic infectious disease and who is not permitted to attend school or participate in school activities will be provided instruction in an alternative educational setting in accordance with District policy.
Students with acute or chronic contagious or infectious diseases and their families have a right to privacy and confidentiality. Only staff members who have a medical reason to know the identity and condition of such students will be informed. Willful or negligent disclosure of confidential information about a student’s medical condition by staff members will cause for disciplinary action.
The District will implement reporting and disease outbreak control measures in accordance with the provisions of Missouri Department of Health publication PACH-16, “Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases: A Guide for School Administrators, Nurses, Teachers and Day Care Operators”.
Concussions – Brain Injury –Policy 2930
Any District athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or brain injury must be removed from practice and competition immediately and may not participate in contact athletic practice or competition for at least twenty-four (24) hours. Athletes suspected of sustaining concussion or brain injury will not be permitted to return to contact practice or competition until being evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and receiving a written clearance from the provider to return to competition. (See Form 2930 - MSHSAA Concussion Return to Play Form). Information about concussions obtained from MSHSAA (Form 2930.2) or similar materials will be made available to all student athletes and to their parents/guardians.
Head Lice
Missouri Dept. of Health, National Association of School Nurses, & American Academy of Pediatrics- DO NOT support exclusion of otherwise healthy students from school that have signs and symptoms of head lice and when treatment with chemical based shampoo is occurring. Students who have signs and symptoms will stay at school until the end of the day-be discouraged from direct head contact or discussing it with others. Studies show that a child with active case of head lice has likely had it for a month or more. Confidentiality is extremely important- to avoid embarrassment of the child. Siblings will be checked. Parents will be contacted by phone (if possible) &/or a note. Instructions given as needed for treatment- that night as this is in the best interest of the child and those close to him/her. Parents don’t need to accompany child to nurse’s office the next day of school- they are to call the school nurse that morning to help ensure follow-up, proper treatment, and assistance with problem solving. If follow-up call not completed &/or the child has another occurrence within the next month, or the child has a severe infestation if may be determined that the child be excluded from classes without a note from the doctor or health department that confirms no signs and symptoms lice remain.
Due to lack of evidence that mass screenings help with control of head lice- these will be limited to the discretion of nurse and administration and will be done on rare occasions (if any). If 3 or more students in the same classroom have signs and symptoms at any one time- the entire class will be checked. Primarily parents responsibility to check children weekly for signs and symptoms and initiate appropriate treatment. Avoid over treatment by consulting dr. or health department for accurate diagnosis.
Sexual Harassment
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a work environment for its employees that is free from sexual harassment. Furthermore, the Board of Education strongly
believes that no person in the School District shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity.
Definition of Sexual Harassment
In Employment
Sexual harassment in employment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is the basis for employment decisions affecting that individual.
3. Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Qualified employees are denied employment opportunities or benefits because the opportunities or benefits are given to another employee who submitted to an employer's sexual advances or requests for sexual favors.
Under Title IX (applies to students and employees)
Title IX forbids discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that receives federal funds. This includes a prohibition on sexual harassment. The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education defines sexual harassment
under Title IX as follows: "Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, imposed on the basis of sex, by an employee or agent of a recipient that denies, limits, provides different, or conditions the provisions of aid, benefits, services or treatment protected under Title IX."
Sexual harassment under Title IX includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of an individual's academic status or progress, or employment.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is the basis for educational or employment decisions affecting that individual.
3. Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment.
4. Qualified students or employees are denied educational or employment opportunities or benefits because the opportunities or benefits are given to another student or employee who submitted to sexual advances or requests for sexual favors.
Examples of Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome Sexual Advances
Whether the advance is "unwelcome" is determined on a case-by-case basis. Unwelcome advances may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Any invitation (even subtle) intended to result in a sexual liaison.
2. Invitations to dinner or social events, when refusal results in the loss of a promotion or in other adverse employment action.
3. Propositioning an employee.
Unwelcome Verbal Conduct of a Sexual Nature
This may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Sexually provocative or explicit speech.
2. Publicly expressed sexual fantasies.
3. Jokes of a sexual or crude nature.
4. Derogatory comments directed to males or females as a class (language directed toward a specific employee is more likely to be viewed as sexual harassment).
5. Demeaning comments.
6. Threats for not agreeing to submit to sexual advances.
7. Writing sexually explicit memos.
Unwelcome Physical Conduct of a Sexual Nature
This may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Grabbing or twisting an individual's arm.
2. Any unwarranted touching.
3. Sexually offensive pranks.
4. Drawing sexually explicit cartoons, other drawings, or graffiti.
5. Gestures indicating sexual behavior.
6. Suggestive winks.
7. Kissing.
Conduct Towards Students
In addition to the foregoing examples, students may experience harassment that is unique to their situation, some of which may not be immediately recognized as sexual harassment, but which may support a potential claim against the District and/or its employees if not remedied. Such harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Unwanted sexual behavior, such as touching, oral comments, sexual name calling, spreading sexual rumors, jokes, pictures, leers, overly personal conversation, cornering or blocking a student's movement, pulling at clothes, students "making out" on school premises.
2. A student in a predominantly single-gender class who is subjected to sexual remarks by a teacher or students who regard the comments as joking and part of the usual class environment.
3. Interfering with a student's achievement in a predominantly or historically single-gender class by hiding tools or equipment, questioning the student's ability to handle the work, or suggesting that the student is "abnormal" for enrolling in the class.
4. Purposefully limiting or denying students access to educational resources because of their gender.
5. Teasing a student about the student's enrollment in a predominantly or historically single-gender class.
Nature of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is not limited to conduct by males toward females. Sexual harassment may occur between any or all of the following:
1. Student to student.
2. Staff to student.
3. Student to staff.
4. Male to male.
5. Female to female.
6. Male to female.
7. Female to male.
Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints
Complaints Involving Employees
1. If an employee believes that he/she is being sexually harassed, the employee is encouraged to bring the concern to the attention of the employee's supervisor.
2. If the employee feels that such contact with the supervisor would be inappropriate, if the situation is not satisfactorily resolved by the supervisor, or if the employee
simply feels more comfortable speaking with someone other than the supervisor, the employee should contact the Title IX compliance coordinator for the School District.
3. If neither the employee's supervisor nor the Title IX compliance coordinator is of the
same sex as the employee, or the employee for any other reason would prefer to report the employee's concern to another supervisor/administrator within the District, the employee may do so. However, it is essential that the report be made to someone with the authority and obligation to act upon the concern.
4. Any supervisor/administrator who receives a report, orally or in writing, from any employee regarding sexual harassment of that employee by another employee, non-employee doing business with the District, or student must notify the Title IX compliance officer within twenty-four (24) hours or within a reasonable time thereafter.
5. Oral complaints of sexual harassment will be put in writing by the complainant or by the person who receives the complaint, and should be signed by the complainant. However, the complainant's refusal to sign a complaint does not relieve the District of the obligation to investigate the complaint.
6. An employee who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment shall not be required to confront the alleged harasser prior to making the report.
7. Following receipt of the report, District personnel will promptly and fully investigate the complaint and will notify the employee and the alleged harasser of the results of the investigation. Investigations will be conducted with full recognition of the rights of all parties involved.
8. Upon receipt of the report, the Title 1X officer will appoint an investigator to investigate the complaint. The investigation shall commence within forty-eight (48) hours after such appointment.
9. The District will maintain the confidentiality of the complaint and the details of the investigation to the fullest extent possible.
10. The investigator will put his/her findings in writing and will forward a copy to the Title IX compliance officer within one (1) week after concluding the investigation, or within a reasonable extension of time thereafter, for good cause shown.
11. If the investigation substantiates the complaint, the District will take appropriate disciplinary action against the offender(s), commensurate to the severity of the harassment (up to and including termination of employment). If the offender is a student, disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board established Policy 2610. If the offender is not an employee of the District, the District will take appropriate action within the scope of its authority to eliminate and redress the harassment.
12. If the investigation is indeterminate, the matter will be designated as unresolved, and the investigation file will be maintained by the Title IX compliance officer in a file separate and apart from any student or personnel file.
13. There will be no retaliation against or adverse treatment of any employee who uses this procedure to resolve a concern when such complaint has been brought in the good faith belief that the complainant has been subjected to sexual harassment.
14. The responsible administrator shall follow up regularly with the complaining employee to ensure that the harassment has stopped and that has not occurred.
Enforcement
Employees
Each supervisor and administrator is responsible for maintaining an educational and work environment free from sexual harassment. In accordance with that responsibility, each site manager, or his/her designee, shall take appropriate actions to enforce the School District's sexual harassment policy, including but not limited to the following:
1. The supervisor/administrator shall provide an in-service regarding sexual harassment to all staff by the end of the first full calendar week of each school year.
2. The supervisor/administrator shall provide a copy of the policy to all new employees of the District prior to the commencement of the employee's duties.
3. The supervisor/administrator shall further instruct employees regarding the procedures for reporting sexual harassment in the educational setting on an as-needed basis.
4. The supervisor/administrator shall take prompt action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment.
5. The supervisor/administrator shall take appropriate disciplinary action, as necessary.
Students
Each building administrator is responsible for maintaining an educational and work environment free from sexual harassment. In accordance with that responsibility, each building administrator, or his/her designee, shall take appropriate actions to enforce the School District’s sexual harassment policy, including but not limited to the following:
1. All vulgar or sexually offensive graffiti shall be removed from the premises.
2. The building administrator shall provide an in-service regarding sexual harassment (including sexual harassment involving students) to all staff by the end of the first full calendar week of school.
3. Student instruction regarding sexual harassment shall be provided annually by the end of September to all students in grades six through twelve. Age appropriate instruction will also be presented to pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students.
4. All homeroom teachers shall discuss this policy with their students during the first week of the school year. Written copies of the policy shall be given to each student in grades six through twelve (and in lower grades as may be appropriate) as part of these discussions. Discussion shall be conducted in age appropriate manner and should assure students they need not tolerate any form of sexual harassment.
5. All teachers, counselors, and administrators shall instruct students on the procedures for reporting sexual harassment within the educational setting on an as needed basis.
6. The building administrator shall take prompt action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. The building administrator shall take appropriate disciplinary action, as needed.
Discipline/Consequences
Complaints Involving Employees
1. Any employee who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone while on school property, or while in the employ of the District off school property will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
2. Any employee who permits or engages in the sexual harassment of a student will be
subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
3. Any employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student and who does not act promptly to forward that complaint to the principal and the District's Title IX coordinator shall be disciplined appropriately.
4. Any employee who retaliates, or engages in conduct that could be interpreted as retaliation, against any person who has made a complaint of sexual harassment or who has participated in the investigation of a complaint of sexual harassment will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal.
5. Any nonemployee doing business with the District who engages in sexual harassment, or who retaliates against any person who has made a complaint of sexual harassment or who has participated in the
investigation of a complaint of sexual harassment, will be subject to discipline to the extent that the District has control over the nonemployee and his/her employer.
6. Any employee who brings a false charge of sexual harassment shall receive appropriate discipline. The term "false charge" means a charge brought in bad faith, that is, without the good faith belief that one has been subjected to sexual harassment. The term "false charge" does not include a charge that was brought in good faith, but which the District was unable to substantiate.
Complaints Involving Students
1. Any student who engages in the sexual harassment while on school property or while participating in school activities, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
2. Any employee who permits or engages in the sexual harassment of a student will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
3. Any employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student and who does not act promptly to forward that complaint to the principal and the District’s Title IX coordinator, shall be disciplined appropriately.
4. Any student who brings a false charge of sexual harassment shall receive appropriate discipline. The term “false charge” means charges brought in bad faith, that is, without the good faith belief that one has been subjected to sexual harassment. The term “false charge” does not include a charge that was brought in good faith, but which the District was unable to substantiate.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The use, possession or transfer of intoxicants, alcohol, and/or physical or mind altering drugs are prohibited on or in school property, at school sponsored activities and events or in any school owed vehicle.
Any staff member suspecting use of alcohol or drugs shall report the same immediately to the building principal. If possible, school employees should confiscate any materials suspected as being alcohol or drugs.
Students
Students suspected of using alcohol or drugs maybe immediately suspended from school pending an investigation. The student’s parents shall be notified immediately, as well as law enforcement officials. Confiscated materials shall be turned over to law enforcement officials for analysis, and if the material is alcohol or drugs a decision will be made by the administration on appropriate disciplinary action.
Staff
The School District seeks to provide a safe drug-free work place for all employees. Therefore, the manufacture, distribution, possession, use of, or presence under the influence of alcohol, of controlled substances or of
substances represented to be such, is prohibited on school premises or at school activities. In addition, the district will not condone the involvement of any employee with illicit drugs, even where the employee is not on District premises.
Evidence which indicates employee drug or alcohol use includes observation of an employee’s behavioral patterns and physical manifestations, discovery of drug paraphernalia at the workplace, and the occurrence of on-the-job accidents or incidents. If during work hours an employee demonstrates behavior which leads a supervisor to suspect that the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol (e.g., overt signs of intoxication, such as lack of coordination or slurred speech), the supervisor shall immediately investigate. The investigation shall include a brief conference with the employee during which the employee shall be advised of the supervisor’s concern and shall be given an opportunity to admit or deny being under the influence of drugs or alcohol and to provide an explanation to the supervisor. If there is evidence that would give the supervisor a reasonable basis to conclude that the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the supervisor is directed to dismiss the employee for the remainder of the work day. Under these circumstances, the District will arrange for transportation of the employee to his or her residence at its expense and shall consider the dismissal as being for illness. An employee may request an assessment by an outside agency if such request is made with two hours of dismissal.
In the case of illegal drugs or alcohol, the District will use constructive disciplinary measures (e.g. unpaid leave of absence, participation in a treatment center program) to motivate changes in employee behavior. Normal medical benefits, such as sick leave and the group medical plan are available to aid in the rehabilitation process.
The District cannot tolerate the job related risks that drug and alcohol abuse by employees might cause. Therefore, if an employee fails to complete a treatment program or is found in violation of Policy 4870 for a second time, he/she may be terminated.
As a condition of employment, the employee shall notify the District of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
Seclusion and Restraint – Policy 2770
Purpose
It is the purpose of this policy to:
Meet the requirements of RSMo 160.263.
Promote safety and prevent harm to all students, school personnel and visitors in the school district.
Treat all students with dignity and respect in the use of discipline and behavior-management techniques.
Provide school personnel with clear guidelines about the use of seclusion, isolation and restraint on school district property or at any school district function or event.
Promote retention of teachers and other school personnel by addressing student behavior in an appropriate and safe manner.
Promote parent understanding about state guidelines and district policies related to the use of discipline, behavior management, behavior interventions and responses to emergency situations.
Promote the use of non-aversive behavioral interventions.
Staff Training
Green City R-1 School District shall ensure that all school personnel are trained annually regarding the policy and procedures involving the use of seclusion, isolation and restraint.
Student Cell Phone Usage – Policy 2656
Developments in cell phone technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication opportunities. However, the use of cell phones in schools poses increasing risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. As a result, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, student cell phones, digital cameras and similar electronic devices will be banned during the instructional day, as well as, in dressing areas during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy during the first semester after adoption of this policy will result in in-school suspension, while second offenses will result in out-of-school suspension being imposed. After the first semester 2008-09, out-of-school suspensions will be imposed on the first and subsequent offenses.
Parents may apply to the building principal to obtain a hardship exception. In such cases, the student’s cell phone must be retained in the principal’s office. Students granted a hardship may visit the office to use their cell phone for approved purposes. Telephones are also available in school offices for parents to contact their student for legitimate reasons.
Staff Cell Phone Usage – Policy 4873
The use of cell phones, iPads and similar personal electronic devices during work time presents a significant safety risk, as well as, adversely impacts work time. For safety and educational reasons, the instructional staff and support staff, except as provided in this policy for transportation employees, are not permitted to use such personal electronic devices during work time. Exceptions will be made for bonafide school related emergencies.
Bus drivers and other employees driving district vehicles and employees driving while on District business are prohibited from using cell phones, iPads, and related electronic devices while driving. If an emergency occurs, the vehicle should be parked and remain parked in a safe location during the use of the electronic device. Bus drivers and employees driving District vehicles should log those work time emergency calls with date, time, call duration and vehicle location with their supervisor as soon as is practicable.
Student Discipline - Behavioral Expectations
All students attending school in the Green City R-I School District will be expected to accept the obligation and responsibility to attend school on a regular basis and to comply with the District's discipline code. Those students who choose not to fulfill their responsibilities at school will be held accountable for their conduct. Consequences for individual acts of misconduct are calculated to punish the student, to deter future misconduct, and to provide a safe and positive environment in which students can maximize their learning potential.
Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges (athletics, intramurals, student clubs and activities and school social events); the reassignment of the student to another school; removal for up to ten (10) school days by school principals; extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the Superintendent; and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the Board of Education.
Student Discipline - Suspension
The term “suspension” refers to an exclusion from school for a specific period of time short of permanent exclusion. Building principals are authorized to suspend students for periods of time not to exceed ten (10) school days for violation of District Regulations. Building principals may also recommend extensions of suspension for periods of time up to one hundred eighty (180) days by the Superintendent. The Superintendent of schools may suspend students for periods up to one hundred eighty (180) days and recommend longer suspensions and expulsions to the Board of Education. Only the Board may impose suspensions in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days.
(This policy and regulation in its entirety may be reviewed in any administrative office.)
Student Discipline - Expulsion
The term "expulsion" refers to permanent exclusion from school.
If a student consistently or grossly refuses to conform to school policies, rules and/or regulations, the Superintendent may recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from school. Parent(s) (guardian(s)) may waive the right to a hearing for their student provided the student is under the age of eighteen (18) and provided the waiver is in writing.
Prior to enrollment, a student who is under suspension or expulsion from any other in-state or out-of-state public or private school and who is seeking admission will be evaluated by the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee. However, upon request, the
Superintendent/designee will confer with the pupil, parent/guardian or person acting as parent of a special education student to consider imposition of the other school’s suspension or expulsion. If the Superintendent/designee determines that such conduct would have resulted in a suspension or expulsion had the conduct been committed in District schools, the suspension or expulsion will be implemented.
No student shall be readmitted or permitted to enroll (except as required by law) following a suspension or expulsion from this District or from any other school district until the District has conducted a meeting to consider possible readmission. During the meeting, participants will consider the conduct which resulted in discipline and any remedial actions believed to be necessary to prevent future occurrences of similar conduct. However, no student will be readmitted or enrolled if the student was convicted of, charged as an adult or juvenile without final adjudication, or convicted of juvenile conduct which, if charged as an adult, would constitute one of the following offenses.
1. First degree murder (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 536.020)
2. Second degree murder (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.021)
3. First degree assault (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.050)
4. Forcible Rape (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.030)
5. Forcible sodomy (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.060)
6. Robbery in the first degree (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 569.020)
7. Distribution of drugs to a minor (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 195.212)
8. Arson in the first degree (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 569.040)
9. Kidnapping as a Class A felony (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 569.110)
10. Statutory Rape
11. Statutory sodomy
Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted to prevent the District from imposing discipline under the District's Student Code of Conduct for conduct underlying the above listed offenses even if the adult charge or juvenile petition has been dismissed or acquitted of the specific act in a criminal or juvenile court, provided it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence that the student committed the underlying act.
(This policy and regulation in its entirety may be reviewed in any administrative office.)
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment should be used only after other methods have failed and when there is reason to believe it will be helpful in maintaining discipline or in the development of the student’s character and power of self-corneal.
All instances of corporal punishment shall be witnessed by at least one other adult member of the school staff and will only be administered by a principal or other District administrator.
Searches, Interrogations, and Removal from School
Searches by School Personnel
School lockers and desks are the property of the Board of Education and are provided for the convenience of students, and as such are subject to periodic inspection without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The lockers and desks may be searched by school administrators or staff who have a reasonable suspicion that the lockers or desks contain drugs, alcohol, material of a disruptive nature, stolen properties, weapons, other items posing a danger to the health or safety of students and school employees, or evidence of a violation of school policy. In addition, the Board of Education authorizes the use of trained dogs to sniff lockers or other school property to assist in the detection of the presence of drugs, explosives, and other contraband.
Students or student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of District rules, policies, or state law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information provided, or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses, if such witnesses are available. Students may be asked to empty pockets, remove jackets, coats, shoes, and other articles of exterior clothing for examination if reasonable under the circumstances. However, no strip searches are to be conducted. Violation of this provision will result in immediate suspension without pay.
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots. The interior of a student’s automobile on school premises may be searched if a school administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items or evidence of a violation of school policy is contained inside the vehicle.
Law enforcement officials shall be contacted if the search produces a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods, or evidence of a crime, in any case involving a violation of law when a student refuses to allow a search, or where the search cannot safely be conducted. Parents may also be contacted. A student who refuses to submit to a search may be appropriately disciplined by school officials.
Interview or Interrogations
The Green City R-I School District has legal jurisdiction over students during the school day and hours of approved extra-curricular activities. The school administration is responsible for making an effort to protect each student's rights with respect to interrogations by law enforcement officials. When law enforcement officials or other outside agencies find it necessary to question students during the school day or periods of extra-curricular activities, the school principal or designees will be present. Interrogations will be conducted in private.
The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer of other authority and request an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student’s parents/guardians.
Removal of Students from School by Law Enforcement Official
Before a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by law enforcement or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official’s authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to notify the student’s parents/guardians that the student is being removed from school.
Firearms and Weapons in School
Definition of Firearm
The term firearm includes, but is not limited to, such items as:
1. Any item which is a loaded or unloaded weapon, weapon frame, or weapon barrel and which is designed to, or may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by action of an explosive, or
2. Any item which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has a barrel with a bore of at least one-half inch in diameter, or
3. Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, such as: bombs; grenades; rockets with a propellant charge of greater than four ounces; and other similar devices as
recognized under federal law, or
4. Any combination of parts either designed to or intended for use in converting any device into a device as described in paragraphs above.
Definition of Weapons
The term weapon shall mean a “firearm” as defined above, and shall also include the items listed below, which are defined as “weapons” in section 571.010, RSMo.
1. Blackjack
2. Concealable firearm
3. Explosive weapon
4. Firearm
5. Firearm silencer
6. Gas gun
7. Knife
8. Machine gun
9. Knuckles
10. Projectile weapon
11. Rifle
12. Shotgun
13. Spring gun
14. Switchblade knife
Other weapons:
1. Mace spray
2. Any knife, regardless of blade length
3. Items customarily used, or which can be used, to inflict injury upon another person or property.
Students Who Bring Firearms or Weapons to School
The District will take the following action upon determining that a student has brought a firearm or weapon to school:
1. The District will refer the student to the appropriate criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system, and
2. The District will suspend the student from school for a period of not less than one year (365 days) from the date of the infraction, and may, at its discretion, expel the student from school permanently. This suspension provision may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation of the Superintendent if the Superintendent determines that circumstances justify such a modification.
3. The District may, at its discretion, provide a student suspended under this Regulation
with educational services in an alternative setting.
Applicability of Regulation to Students with Disabilities
If the student who is determined to be in violation of this Regulation is a student with a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District will assign the student to an alternative education placement for a period of up to forty-five (45) days and/or take other steps to address the student’s misconduct, as permitted by law.
STUDENTS DISCIPLINE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
The discipline code set out in this regulation is intended to be illustrative but not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct and the consequences for each. Misconduct which is not specifically listed in this regulation may be deemed to warrant discipline up to and including expulsion following provision of all due process procedures. In addition, the disciplinary consequence listed for each offense may be increased or decreased by the Administration or the Board or Education due to mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
THESE RULES CANNOT ENCOMPASS EVERY SITUATION THAT ARISES, AND, THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE UP TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO USE JUDGMENT OF THESE INCIDENTS. POLICY REFERRED TO IN THIS HANDBOOK MAY BE VIEWED IN ITS ENTIRETY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OR THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE.
Alcohol - Possession of or presence under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the student is on school premises. Administration will make judgment on the use of Breathalyzer
First Offense: 5-10 days suspension; referral to appropriate authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 10-90 days suspension; expulsion; referral to appropriate authorities
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: 3-10 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion; referral to Superintendent and appropriate authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion report to legal authorities
Assault - (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673 - Reporting of Violent Behavior)
Assault of a Student or Staff Member - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: 3-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school; report to legal authorities; referral to superintendent
Subsequent Offenses: 5-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension; report to legal authorities; referral to Superintendent
Bullying – Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical; emotional; or mental harm (see Policy 2655)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 5-10 days academic reassignment; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-180 days suspension or expulsion; report to legal authorities; referral to superintendent
Careless Driving – Driving on school property in such a way as to endanger persons or property
First Offense: Driving on school property revoked 5-10 days
Subsequent Offenses: Driving on school property revoked for one semester; driving on school property revoked permanently
Cell Phone Policy – See Handbook
First Offense: Confiscation (Parent/Guardian must pick-up phone); Saturday school
Subsequent Offenses: Confiscation (Parent/Guardian must pick-up phone); Saturday school, 1-5 days Academic reassignment; 1-5 days Out-of School Suspension; Phone confiscated for up to 30 days.
Cheating – Attempt to cheat on assignment or help someone else cheat. This includes Plagiarism.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; detention; receive a zero on assignment
Subsequent Offenses: Detention; receive a zero on assignment 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Digital Media – Use of MP3, IPOD, Camera, Laptop, Gaming Devices or other digital media
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; confiscation; detention;
Subsequent Offenses: Confiscation and parent/guardian must pick-up; 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Disruptive Behavior/Bus Misconduct - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of school suspension
Dress Code – Clothing or accessory items which may disrupt the education environment; i.e.; items which depict alcohol; tobacco; illegal substances; offensive and/or obscene; pictures or words.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; change of clothing
Subsequent Offenses: Change of clothing and detention; change of clothing and 1-3 days academic reassignment; change of clothing and 1-3 days out-of-school suspension
Drugs/Controlled Substance
Possession or presence under the influence of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school, on the school playground, on the school parking lot, a school bus or at a school activity whether on or off of school property.
First Offense: 5-10 days out-of-school suspension; referral to appropriate authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 10-90 days suspension; referral to Superintendent
Sale/Distribution of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations described above.
First Offense: 10 days immediate suspension with recommendation to Superintendent for expulsion; referral to appropriate authorities
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion and referral to appropriate authorities
Prescription Medication
Possession of prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus
First Offense: Principal/Parent conference; 1-10 days suspension; report to appropriate authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 5-10 days out-of-school; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension
Distribution of prescription medication to any individual who does not have a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus
First Offense: 1-10 days academic reassignment; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension; expulsion; report to authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 10-90 days out-of-school suspension; referral to superintendent for expulsion; report to authorities
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension
False Alarms – Tampering with emergency equipment; setting off false alarms; making false reports.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension; expulsion
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; referral to legal authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; report to legal authorities
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 – Firearms and Weapons in School) Possession of a firearm or weapon
First Offense: (Minimum of one-year suspension) 1-year suspension; referral to legal authorities
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion; referral to legal authorities
Gangs – Gang activities; whether verbal; written or symbolic; which substantially disrupts the educational environment.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 10-90 days out-of-school suspension; expulsion
Harassment (Refer to Policy 2130 – Harassment)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension; report to authorities
Improper Display of Affection – Consensual kissing; fondling; or embracing
First Offense: Principal/Student conference
Subsequent Offenses: Detention; 1-3 days academic reassignment; 1-3 days out-of-school suspension
Improper Language
Threatening Language – Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; Detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment; 3-10 out-of-school suspension; report to law officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 3-10 days out-of-school suspension; Report to law officials
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language – Language which depicts sexual acts; human waste; and blasphemous language
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; Detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct – Use of hate language to demean other persons due to the race; gender; disability; natural origin; or religious beliefs. This provision also includes conduct; verbal; written; or symbolic speech, which materially and substantially disrupts class; school activities; transportation; or school functions
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; Detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension
Inappropriate Behavior
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of school suspension
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2130 - Harassment)
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment; report to authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension; report to legal authorities.
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment; report to authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension
Indecent Exposure-Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public location
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment; report to authorities
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension
Internet Usage –
First Offense: Internet and computer privileges are lost for 2 weeks; 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent Offenses: Internet and computer privileges are lost for 180 days; 5-10 days academic reassignment; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Off Campus Misconduct – Law 167.161 – Students committing a felony. Other illegal activities that has a relationship to school disruption. Activities that happen on non-school time away from the school or school related events.
First Offense: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; referral to Superintendent for expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension: referral to Superintendent for expulsion
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: Reimbursement; principal/student conference; 1-5 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days academic reassignment; expulsion
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products on school property; bus; or at any school activity
First Offense: Confiscation and principal/student conference; 1-3 days academic reassignment; report to local authorities if under 18 years of age
Subsequent Offenses: Confiscation and 1-9 days out-of-school suspension; report to local authorities if under 18 years of age
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-3 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 3-10 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Restitution; principal/student conference; detention; 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days OSS; and report to authorities.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension
Students who are under suspension from school must stay 1000 feet away from the Green City R-1 Facilities. (Safe Schools Act)
Subsequent Offenses: Internet and commuter privileges are lost for 180 days; 5-10 days academic reassignment; 5-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Off Campus Misconduct – Law 167.161 – Students committing a felony. Other illegal activities that has a relationship to school disruption. Activities that happen on non-school time away from the school or school related events.
First Offense: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; referral to Superintendent for expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension: referral to Superintendent for expulsion
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: Reimbursement; principal/student conference; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days academic reassignment; expulsion
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products on school property; bus; or at any school activity
First Offense: Confiscation; principal/student conference; 1-3 days academic reassignment; report to local authorities if under 18 years of age
Subsequent Offenses: 1-9 days out-of-school suspension; report to local authorities if under 18 years of age
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference; 1-3 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 3-10 days academic reassignment; 1-5 days out-of-school suspension
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Restitution; principal/student conference; detention; 1-5 days academic reassignment
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days academic reassignment; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension; 10-90 days out-of-school suspension
Students who are under suspension from school must stay 1000 feet away from the Green City R-1 Facilities. (Safe Schools Act)
Student Safety
Green City R-I places a high priority on the safety of its students and employees. When a student or employee is the victim of a violent criminal offense, severe disciplinary consequences will be imposed. (See also Regulation 2610 – Behavioral Expectations.) In addition and pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, student victims of a violent criminal offense that was committed on school premises will be offered transfer to another District school. To insure awareness of this policy, the parents of student victims will be notified in writing of their right to a school transfer.
For purposes of this policy, a victim is a student who has suffered personal injury or injuries to his or her property as a direct result of a violent criminal offense. This definition does not include bystanders or witnesses to the act unless they suffered personal or property injury as a direct result of a violent criminal offense while on school premises.
The District will notify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) of all violent criminal offenses committed on school premises when the victim is a student or employee. Reportable offenses are set out in Regulation 2740.
Safe Schools Act
This Act requires that school administrators report to appropriate law enforcement officials when assaults or more serious situations occur on school property, at school activities, or on school buses. The law enforcement officials will also be notified when a student is in possession of a weapon while on school property, at school activities, or on school buses. In addition, notification will be made in a student’s permanent record and a report made to the appropriate law enforcement official for any first or subsequent offense of violation relating to the Safe Schools Act.
Reporting of Violent Behavior
All school employees are required to notify their immediate supervisor if they have reason to believe that a student or District employee has committed any of the offenses set out below, has physically or sexually abused any District student, or has possessed a controlled substance or weapon in violation of District policy. The principal will immediately report to the appropriate law enforcement agency and to the Superintendent /designee any instance where a student is found to be in possession, on their person or in their possession, any weapon or of controlled substances, or is found to have placed such substances elsewhere on school premises. “School premises” shall be defined to include school property, school playgrounds, school parking lots, school buses, or at school activities whether on or off school property.
1. First degree murder
2. Second degree murder
3. Kidnapping
4. First degree assault
5. Forcible rape
6. Forcible sodomy
7. Burglary in the first degree
8. Burglary in the second degree
9. Robbery in the first degree
10. Distribution of drugs
11. Distribution of drugs to a minor
12. Arson in the first degree
13. Voluntary manslaughter
14. Involuntary manslaughter
15. Second degree assault
16. Assault
17. Felonious restraint
18. Property damage in the first degree
19. Possession of a weapon
20. Child molestation in the first degree
21. Deviate sexual assault
22. Sexual misconduct involving a child
23. Sexual assault
Teachers and other authorized personnel who report violent acts or threats of violent acts to their supervisors in compliance with state law and in conformity with District policies have civil immunity. Teachers and other authorized personnel who act in conformity with the District’s discipline policies and regulations also have civil immunity.
Records of Serious Violations
The Superintendent/designee will prepare and maintain records of serious violations of the District’s discipline policy. Individual student records are available to school employees who are directly responsible for the student’s education or who interact with the student in the performance of the employee’s duties. In addition, such discipline records will be made available within five (5) days to any requesting school district where the student seeks to enroll.
The District will report, in compliance with state regulations, the number, duration of, and reasons for expulsions and suspensions of more than ten (10) days. The Superintendent will also notify the appropriate division of the Juvenile Court of the suspension for more than ten (10) days of any student under court jurisdiction.
Student Discipline Hearings
In conducting a discipline hearing, the Board will carefully consider the information presented by the Administration and by the parent/guardian. In making its decision concerning guilt and innocence as well as punishment, the Board will be mindful of Board Discipline Policies in place, the effect of its decision upon the individual student, and the safety and welfare of District students and staff.
The Board of Education will adhere to the following rules of procedure for student discipline hearings:
1. Students or students’ parents/guardians may request a hearing before the Board to contest any suspension in excess of ten (10) school days. The request will be addressed to the Superintendent who will review all matters concerning the suspension.
2. No student may be expelled until this matter is reviewed in a hearing before the Board of Education.
3. The parent/guardian may represent their student or may retain an attorney to act as a representative in the defense of the student. The representative will have the right to present witnesses, question any and all witnesses as herein provided, and make a statement and offer exhibits on the nature of the evidence and disposition of the case. If the parent/guardian elects to have the student represented by an attorney at the hearing, the parent/guardian shall notify the Superintendent of such representative at least twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled time of the hearing.
4. Prior to the hearing, the parties, or their attorneys, may examine at the Office of the Superintendent the discipline report and all related records.
5. Upon the request of any party, the Superintendent shall submit for review at the hearing the student’s behavioral and academic record. If necessary, the information contained in such record may be explained and interpreted by a person trained in its use and interpretation. All parties shall be instructed to respect the confidentiality of all such records and information.
6. At the hearing, the Board may consider a student’s record of past disciplinary actions, criminal court records, juvenile court records, and any actions of the student, which would be criminal offenses.
7. The parties may present their version as to the charges and make such showing by way of affidavits, exhibits, and witnesses as they may desire (before testifying, witnesses shall be sworn).
8. The President of the Board of Education, or the Chairman of the designate committee of the Board, shall
have full charge of the hearing and shall have the authority to direct its proceedings and to control the conduct of all persons present in accordance herewith. Such authority shall include the limitation of questioning that is unproductive, lengthy, or irrelevant. The Board may invoke reasonable limitations on the number of witnesses.
9. The hearing shall not be open to the public unless requested by the student’s parent/guardian or those having his/her custodial care, provided, however, that, if the hearing is open to the public, the Board may set reasonable limitations on the number of people present based upon available space and need for orderly proceedings.
The Board shall also have the right to exclude the public or any person or persons if it shall determine that the hearings are being disrupted by any person or group or persons.
Unless public, as herein above provided, hearings may be attended only by members of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, the School Board attorney, the principal, the student, the parent/guardian, and their representatives. Witnesses may be present only when giving information at the hearing. With parent/guardian permission, the student may be excluded at times when the student’s psychological or emotional problems are being discussed.
10. A record shall be made of any information presented at the hearing. Statements and other written matter presented shall be kept on file by the District.
11. As soon as practicable after the hearing, the Board shall make its decision and transmit the same in writing to the parties and the Superintendent.
The Board or its committee shall decide by majority vote whether the student has engaged in the misconduct charged by District Administrators. The decision must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and must include findings of fact on which the decision rests.
ANY POLICY REFERRED TO IN THIS HANDBOOK MAY BE VIEWED IN ITS ENTIRETY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OR THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICES.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1425
School/Community Relations
School Volunteers
The District encourages participation of parents and citizens of the community to volunteer in the schools in order to serve as additional resources to the teachers and students. Prior to serving as a volunteer, each individual who may have unsupervised contact with a child must complete an application for the position, have a satisfactory criminal records check, and have a satisfactory check of the child abuse/neglect records maintained by the Missouri Department of Social Services.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Form 1425
School Community Relations
School Volunteers
Parent Volunteer Form
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone No.: _______________________________
Name of Volunteer’s Student(s)
School Attending: _____________________________________
Grade Level: _________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted, or plead guilty to a felony or a misdemeanor related to
sexual misconduct? Yes____ No____
If yes, please provide details:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Has a finding of probable cause of child abuse by any state agency been entered against
you? Yes____ No_____
If yes, please provide details:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Parent Signature
Falsification of this document is a misdemeanor.
May, 2008
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Form 1425.1
School/Community Relations
School Volunteers
School Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
I understand that in the course of my volunteer time with the Green City R-1 School
District, I may become aware of confidential information about specific students. This
information may include such information as students’ grades, academic performance,
behavior, disabilities, and related matters. I understand and agree that I will not disclose
such confidential information except to school employees that have a need to know.
______________________________
Volunteer Signature
______________________________
Date
May, 2008
Ball Schedule/2012-2013
Baseball/Softball
August 23 Home Bevier BB/SB
August 25 Away Putnam Co Tournament SB
August 28 Away Novinger BB/SB
August 30 Away Meadville BB/SB
September 4 Away Linn County BB/SB
September 7 Home Macon County BB/SB
September 10 Home Novinger SB
September 13 Home LaPlata BB/SB
September 14 Away Brashear BB/SB
September 18 Away Atlanta BB/SB
September 20 Home Bucklin BB/SB
September 22 Away LaPlata Tournament BB
September 27 Home Brashear SB
October 1 Away Mercer SB
October 3-6 TBA District Softball
Jr. High Basketball
October 8 Home Mary Immaculate ? B/G
October 11, 12 Home Green City Tournament B/G
October 15 Home Bevier 6pm B/G
October 16 Away Linn County B/G
October 19 Home Brashear B/G
October 22 Away Bucklin B/G
October 23 Home Novinger B/G
October 30 Home Atlanta B/G
November 1 Away LaPlata B/G
November 5-10 Away Atlanta Tournament B/G
I will be adding a Jr. High Basketball game.
Varsity Basketball
November 26-Dec 1st Novinger Tournament B/G
December 4 Away Mercer B/G
December 6 Away Grundy County B/G
December 11 Home Atlanta B/G
December 13 Away Milan B/G
December 20 Home Schuyler County B/G
December 17-29 2 games not sureof dates yet
January 3 Away Putnam County B/G
January 7-12 Away Milan Tournament B/G
January 15 Home Marceline B/G
January 18 Away Novinger B/G
January 22 Away Brashear B/G
January 28-Feb 2 Away LaPlata Tournament B/G
February 5 Home Linn County B/G
February 8 Home LaPlata B/G
February 12 Away Bevier B/G
February 15 Home Bucklin B/G
I will be adding a varsity basketball game.
February 16-? Districts B/G
Spring Baseball
March 19 Away Milan B V/JV
March 29 Home Atlanta B V/JV
April 1 Home Linn Co B V/JV
April 8 Home Brashear B V/JV
April 11 Home Novinger B V/JV
April 12 Home Bevier B V/JV
April 15 Home Putmam Co B V/JV
April 22 Away Novinger B V/JV
April 29 Away Schuyler Co B V/JV
May 2 Home Milan B V/JV
May 9 Away Putnam Co B V/JV
May 13-16 Away District Baseball B V
JR. HIGH AND VARSITY TRACK
SOME DATES MAY CHANGE
March 25 LaPlata Varsity& Jr. High
March 26 Knox Co Varsity
March 27 Atlanta Jr. High
March 28 Kirksville Varsity
April 10 Atlanta Varsity
April 12 Kirksville Varsity
April 11 Putnam Co Jr. High
April 17 Green City Varsity & Jr. High
April 24 Conference Varsity & Jr. High
April 30 Putnam Co Varsity
May 1 Linn Co Varsity & Jr. High
May 4 District Track
May 11 Sectional Track
May 17-18 State Track
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