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Janice Dennis, President

(term expires 2011)
2410 S. 222nd Street West
Goddard, Kansas 67052 
316-794-2969
USD 265 Food ServiceUSD 265 Human ResourcesUSD 265 TechnologyUSD 265 TransportationUSD 265 District Office
Doug Griswold, Vice President
(term expires 2013)
2530 Glacier
Wichita, Kansas  67215
316-729-8426
Sara McDonald, Member
(term expires 2011) 
322 S. Firefly
Wichita, Kansas 67235 
316-729-0498
Lisa Farris, Member
(term expires 2013) 
4220 S. 215th Street, West 
Goddard, Kansas 67052 
316-794-2446
Kevin McWhorter, Member
(term expires 2013)
12223 Sheriac Cir.
Wichita, Kansas 67235
316-721-1952
Gail Jamison, Member
(term expires 2011) 
22 S. Lakeview Drive 
Goddard, Kansas 67052 
316-794-8113
Mark Richards, Member
(term expires 2011)
23 Beaver Creek Court
Goddard, Kansas 67052
316-794-2820

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2009-10 MEETING SCHEDULE
Goddard Board of Education meetings are held in the BOE Room at
Goddard District Office, 201 S. Main, Goddard, Kansas (except when noted).
DATE
TIME
PURPOSE
MEETING MINUTES
July 1, 2009
5:30 p.m.
Organizational Meeting
Minutes
July 20-22, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admin/BOE Workshop
Location:  Eisenhower Middle School Commons
2700 S 199th S., W. Goddard, Kansas
 
July 28, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Budget Publishing
Minutes
August 10, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting & Budget Hearing
Minutes
August 17, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting & Sport Field Bids
Minutes
September 14, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 12, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 13, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Special Meeting
Minutes
November 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
November 30, 2009
5:30 p.m.
Special Meeting
Minutes
December 14, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
January 18, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
January 27, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting
Minutes
February 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 8, 2010
7:00 p.m. 
Regular Meeting
 
April 12, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
 
May 10, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
 
June 14, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
 
June 28, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Budget Close-Out Meeting
 
July 1, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Organizational Meeting
 
Adopted at July 1, 2009 Board of Education

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Board of Education Policies for Students
JGG School Bus Discipline Procedures JGFF Use of Motorized Vehicles
SECTION 504:  Student and Parent Rights in Identification, Evaluation and Placement JCAB Searches of Lockers and Students
JRB Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) JSA/DL Checks, Returned Checks, Service Charges and Collection
JBC Enrollment JDD Suspension & Expulsion Policy
JBCB Out of District Tuition Students JCDA Behavior Code
JCDB Dress Code JDDA Drug Free Schools
JB Attendance JCDBB Weapons Policy
JDE Sportsmanship Policy JGEC Sexual Harassment Policy
JGFGB Supervision of Medications Policy JGECA Racial Harassment Policy
JGCB Inoculations JU/JUA Technology Use
JDDB Tobacco-Free Policy JS Student Fees and Charges
IF Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials  
JCDAB Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices & Camera Use  
The BOE policies on the following pages are provided for your information and in accordance with Goddard Board of Education policy. Please be advised that compliance with board policies is mandatory. 

The wording of some Goddard USD 265 Board of Education policies relating to students that are printed in student handbooks and agenda books may be abbreviated.  The official wording of those policies is provided below.


JGG School Bus Discipline Procedures
 The following discipline procedure will be used on all Goddard USD 265 school buses, and in the loading areas.  If a student breaks one or more of the bus rules the bus driver may give a verbal warning.  If a second offense occurs, a "bus discipline notice" will be given to the student to take home.  The notice must be signed by a parent before the student can ride again.  If a third offense occurs, the parents will be notified by the director of transportation or representative and the student may be suspended from riding for one to three days.  A fourth offense may result in suspension of bus privileges for five days.  Additional offenses may result in suspension of bus privileges for an indefinite period of time, which could include the remainder of the semester or school year.
 With respect to special transportation privileges, such as sports, interscholastic competition, field trips, late activity routes, and special “pass” students, one warning is given for an infraction.  A second infraction may result in the student losing special transportation privileges for that extra-curricular activity or semester.

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SECTION 504:  Student and Parent Rights in Identification, Evaluation and Placement
  The following is a description of student and parent rights granted by federal law.  The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions.
  YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
1. Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination based on a disability.
2. Have the school district advise you as to your rights under federal law.
3. Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of your child.
4. Have your child receive a free appropriate public education.  This includes the right to be educated with other students to the maximum extent appropriate.  It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities.
5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided students without disabilities.
6. Have your child receive special education and related services if she/he is found to be eligible under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (PL 101-476), or to receive reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
7. Have evaluation, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by individuals who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options.
8. Have transportation provided to a school placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the school district.
9. Give your child an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the school district.
10. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement.
11. Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost if the fee would effectively deny you access to the records.
12. Receive a response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s records.
13. Request amendment of your child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child.  If the school district refuses this request, it shall notify you within a reason able time, and advise you of the right to a hearing.
14. Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement.  You and your child may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you.
15. Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim.
16. File a local grievance.
  The person in the Goddard School District who is responsible for Section 504 compliance is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, George V. Tignor, 794-4000.

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JRB Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Goddard School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records.  However, Goddard School District 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 Goddard School District to include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school communication tools.  Examples include, but are not limited to:
• School and district newsletters, news releases to local and area newspapers
• School district website, podcasting
• A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production
• Honor roll or other recognition lists
• Graduation programs
• Yearbooks
• Sports activity programs, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members
 According to federal guidelines, 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 (LEA’s) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories — names, address and telephone listings — unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. 
 Goddard School District has designated the following information as directory information:
• Student name
• Parent name(s)
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Electronic mail address
• Photograph
• Video images
• Audio recordings
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Grade level
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Degrees, honors, and awards received
• The most recent educational agency or institution attended
 If you do not want Goddard School District to disclose directory information as outlined above, you must notify Goddard School District in writing by August 17, 2009 (or for new students enrolling in Goddard School District, at the time of enrollment).
 To exclude directory information, written notification from parent or guardian must include all of the following information:
Specific item(s) listed above that you do not want to be considered as “directory information” for your child; Name of student (print or type - must be legible); Student’s school (2009-10 school year); Student’s grade (2009-10 school year); Parent/guardian name (print or type - must be legible); Parent/guardian signature.
 Send written notification to:  USD 265 Director of Community Relations, Goddard School District, 201 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 249, Goddard, KS   67052 

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JBC Enrollment
Identification of Students
 All students enrolling in the district for the first time shall provide required proof of identity.  Students enrolling in kindergarten or first grade shall provide a certified copy of their birth certificate.  Students enrolling in grades 2-12 shall provide a certified transcript or similar pupil records.  Other documentation which the board determines to be satisfactory may be provided.

Resident Students
 A resident student is any child who has attained the age of eligibility for school attendance and lives with a parent or a person acting as a parent that is a resident of the district.  Homeless children located in the district will be admitted as resident students.  For purposes of this policy, parent means the natural parents, adoptive parents, step-parents and foster parents. For purposes of this policy, person acting as a parent means a guardian or conservator, a person liable by law to care for and support the child, a person who has actual care and control of the child and provides a major portion of support or a person who has actual care and control of the child with written consent of a person who has legal custody of the child.  (See JQKA)
 Goddard USD 265 permits certain partial enrollment in specific classes by resident students attending private/home school programs, with permission of the Superintendent of Schools prior to September 20 of any school year under the following terms and conditions:
 Such partial enrollment in specific classes by resident students attending private/home school programs is not permitted for students in grade K-5.  Such partial enrollment in specific classes by resident students attending private/home school programs is permitted for students in grades 6-12 by September 20 of any given school year with permission of the Superintendent of Schools provided that staff, equipment and supplies are available, such availability will be determined in the sole discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.  The parent/guardian of a private/home school student must provide evidence of registration of their school with the Kansas State Department of Education at the time of application.  Transportation will be the responsibility of the resident seeking enrollment.  Students in grades 7-12 will be unable to participate in interscholastic competition unless such students meet all requirements of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Non-resident Students
 Non-resident students with no previous history of district residency are not accepted in the district.  Students who have moved their primary residence from the district, but who have continued to enroll and attend Goddard Schools on an uninterrupted basis will be allowed to continue to enroll if they meet all of the following requirements;
a. The student’s attendance record is uninterrupted (the student has not enrolled in another district for even one day and dropped from the Goddard attendance center).
b. The student exhibits good citizenship standards as determined by the administrative staff at the assigned attendance center.
c. The student is regarded to be in good academic standing and is making acceptable progress toward promotion and/or graduation.
d. The student’s parent or guardian must pay all required tuition on time as set by policy.
e. The student must receive annual approval before enrolling.
f. The students must be approved for enrollment by the superintendent of schools or his/her designee.  The superintendent may deny enrollment if classroom space is determined to be unavailable even if the student meets all requirements (a) through (d) listed above.  The superintendent’s decision regarding space available is final and may not be challenged on the basis of subjectivity.
g. Student or family must provide own transportation to and from school, no district transportation is provided.
 District administrators will determine if the above requirements are met as described and the non-resident student is reminded that out of district attendance is a privilege and not a right. 


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JBCB  Out of District Tuition Students
 Non-resident students with no previous history of district residency are not accepted in the district.  Students who have moved their primary residence from the district, but who have continued to enroll and attend Goddard Schools on an uninterrupted basis will be allowed to continue to enroll if they meet all of the following requirements:
a. The student’s attendance record is uninterrupted (the student has not enrolled in another district for even one day and dropped from the Goddard attendance center).
b. The student exhibits good citizenship standards as determined by the administrative staff at the assigned attendance center.
c. The student is regarded to be in good academic standing and is making acceptable progress toward promotion and/or graduation.
d. The student’s parent or guardian must pay all required tuition on time as set by policy (see payment chart included in Policy JBCB).
e. The student must receive annual approval before enrolling.
f. The students must be approved for enrollment by the superintendent of schools or his/her designee.  The superintendent may deny enrollment if classroom space is determined to be unavailable even if the student meets all requirements (a) through (d) listed above.  The superintendent’s decision regarding space available is final and may not be challenged on the basis of subjectivity. 
 District administrators will determine if the above requirements are met as described and the non-resident student is reminded that out of district attendance is a privilege and not a right.  This policy does not apply to the children of USD 265 employees.  Children of substitute teachers do not qualify under this exception.
 Tuition for out of district students for the current school year is set at $250.00 per year for each student.  Tuition must be paid in full prior to the beginning of school, or by semester.  If paid by semester, first semester payment is to be paid prior to the beginning of school and second semester payment no later than January 30 or student will be automatically disenrolled.
 If an out of district student has completed his/her sophomore year at Goddard High School, the board, in its discretion, may waive the tuition requirement applicable to such student to enable said student to attend his/her junior and senior years at Goddard High School without the payment of tuition.  Student attendance must be consecutive in order for tuition to be waived.

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JB Attendance
 Daily attendance records shall be maintained for each student in the schools.  The primary responsibility for recording attendance shall be assigned to the appropriate teacher on forms prescribed by the superintendent.  The superintendent shall include an attendance report as a section of the annual report to the board and may report attendance problems to the board at other times, as deemed necessary.

K-8 Attendance Policy
 Each regularly enrolled pupil at Goddard USD 265, grade K-8, shall attend school in accordance with the compulsory school attendance law.  Absences, which accompany valid excuses (see JBD), will be excused.  An absence is unexcused without a valid excuse.  The principal or their assistant principal(s) shall be responsible for determining the validity of offered excuses for absence from school.   Unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action appropriate to each grade level, which includes, but is not limited to, detention, in-school suspension, or Saturday School.  Unexcused absences may also result in a student being reported to appropriate authorities.  Students with excessive absences may be required to provide additional documentation.
 The following are deemed as valid excuses within the limits of the attendance policy: personal illness, death in the family, doctor or dental appointments, court proceedings, religious observances, school activities and other absences which are deemed necessary by the parents and approved in advance by the administration.
 Administrators will communicate with parents to insure every effort is made to encourage regular school attendance by all students.  Letters will be mailed, per compulsory school attendance law, when students receive three (3) consecutive unexcused absences or five (5) unexcused absences in a semester or seven (7) unexcused absences in a school year.  In addition, a letter will be mailed when any students accumulates ten (10) or more absences, excused or unexcused, in one semester.

High School Attendance Policy
1. Students should not exceed a total of 8 absences from any class during the course of a single semester.
2. Students who exceed the total of 8 absences in any class in a semester would lose credit in that class.  The student must continue to attend the class and continue to do all work assigned in the class.
3. The student could regain their credit status in the class through attendance at Saturday School sessions.  This process will allow students to make up the time they have missed over the maximum (eight) 8 absences.
4. An absence from class would not be counted under this policy for the following reasons:
 • Absences that are documented by a note from a doctor, dentist, or other health professional.
 • Absences that are documented due to appearance in court or involvement with another governmental agency.
 • Absences that are the result of a student’s involvement in any school related academic, athletic, or activities agency.
 • Absences that are due to religious observances or activities
 • Absences due to a serious family emergency.  Examples of such events include:  attendance at a funeral of a family member or a serious family illness.  The illness would be that of a parent or could be related to the transportation of parents and siblings to a medical appointment that is documented.
 • Absences due to an out-of-school suspension assigned by the administration of the high school.
 • Senior students would be allowed a total of 5 days each semester for post secondary educational visits.
 • Junior students would be allowed 2 days to visit colleges during the second semester of their junior year.
5. Time can only be made up in the Saturday School program.
6. The official record of absences will be the one that is kept in the office.  Students can only be assigned to the Saturday School program through the administration.


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JDE Sportsmanship Policy
 The Board of Education is committed to a spirit of good sportsmanship as a means to achieve exemplary citizenship and to enhance the image of our school community among students, patrons and guests of our district.  To enhance and promote our sportsmanship and citizenship goals, all students, coaches, sponsors and fans representing our district are expected to display exemplary levels of sportsmanship during all school sponsored practices, events and activities at home and away.  Should a student participant, coach, sponsor or attending patron exhibit such unsportsmanlike conduct during the durations of a school-sponsored event, the following sanctions shall be imposed:
1. Any student, sponsor or coach who is ejected from an event for an unsportsmanlike action shall be suspended from the next date of competition or performance for which they are eligible and may suffer a more significant suspension up to and including exclusion for the remainder of the season or school year.
2. Suspensions for more than one date shall be at the discretion of the sponsor, coach, activities/athletic director and the building principal.
3. A suspension for one event or a longer term may extend into the next school year.
4. Disciplinary action taken against offending spectators may extend from a minimum of one event to a maximum of permanent suspension from all future U.S.D. 265 extra curricular activities for which spectators are invited and welcomed.
5. Long term (more than one event) suspensions will be imposed on student participants for similar or like activities or events.  As an example, an ejection from an athletic event date will result in suspension from the next athletic event for which the student is eligible for competition.  Being asked to leave a performing group (non-athletic) will result in suspension from the next non-athletic contest or performance date for which the student would be eligible.  The activities/athletic director will be responsible for monitoring and recording the punishment for all students (athletic and non-athletic).
 For clarification only, the definition of an unsportsmanlike act shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following inappropriate and unacceptable actions:
1. Fighting or other physically inappropriate actions occurring during an event or competition.
2. Abusive, rude, sarcastic or discourteous action.
3. The use of vulgar language and/or obscene gesture directed toward any other participant, official or spectator.
4. Any inappropriate racial, ethnic or religious remark made toward another participant, official or spectator during an event which results in a disciplinary report.
In the case of spectators, wearing any clothing that reflects obscenity or an inappropriate racial, ethnic or religious theme.

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JGFGB-R Supervision of Medications Policy
 The supervision of oral and injectable medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the board.  Diagnosis and treatment of illness and prescribing drugs and medicines are not the responsibility of the public schools and are not to be practiced by any school personnel, including school nurses, unless authorized in the following rules.  The Nurse Practices Act makes it illegal for school nurses to administer prescription medications and treatment that have not been prescribed by a medical person authorized to prescribe medication.  The law also prohibits any acts of diagnosis.

Prescription Drugs
 In certain explained circumstances when medication is necessary so that the student can remain in school, the school may cooperate with parents in the supervision of prescription medication that the student will use.  The parents must submit a written request to the building administrator requesting the school’s cooperation and releasing the school district and personnel from liability.
 Under the following rules, the supervision of prescription medications by school personnel, including school nurses, is authorized:
 School personnel shall not be required to be custodians of any prescription medication except in circumstances where it is essential that students take such medication during school hours.  The medication shall be examined by the designated school employee to determine that it appears to be in the original container, to be properly labeled and to be properly authorized by the written order of a licensed medical person.  Only oral medications and injectible medications as ordered by a licensed medical person should be administered except in emergency situations.  The school nurse shall be responsible for the overall administration of medications in schools, and may delegate this to an LPN or unlicensed staff member after receipt of the medications, initial assessment and training of the staff member.  Should questions arise about the administration of any medication, the nurse may be contacted in person or by telephone.
 When the "Permission for Self Administering of Medication" form and a physicians written prescription are on file in the school health room students in grades K-12 may be allowed to keep, in their possession, some prescription medications.  This privilege may be at any time denied a student, at which time the prescription medication would be kept in the school health room at all times and administered by the designated staff member.  Medications such as psychotics, narcotics, and various other prescription medications will be kept in the school health room at all times and administered only by the designated staff member.
 The five requirements in state law 72-8252 which must be met before any student will be granted permission for self administering of medication are:
1. A requirement of a written statement from the student's health care provider stating the name and purpose of the medication; the prescribed dosage; the time the medication is to be regularly administered, and any additional special circumstances under which the medication is to be administered; and the length of time for which the medication is prescribed.
2. A requirement that the parent has completed the "Permission for Self Administering of Medication" form to include the information in the nursing assessment of the child's skill level and ability to use the medication properly and safely and to use any device necessary to administer such medications as prescribed.  The nursing assessment shall include the following questions to be answered yes or no.  The student must successfully answer each question to the satisfaction of the nurse before permission will be granted for self administering of medications.
a. Student is capable of identifying the individual medication
b. Student is able to identify specific symptoms and purpose of the prescribed medication
c. Student is knowledgeable of medication dosage and method of medication administration
d. Student is able to state side effect/adverse reactions to this medication
e. Student is knowledgeable of how to access assistance for self in an emergency
f. Student is capable of self administering the prescribed medication
g. Student is aware of district policy that students cannot distribute medication to another student.
3. A requirement that the parent has submitted and signed the "Goddard School District Medication Policy" form.  This form shall also include the signature of the health care provider and the health care plan for managing the medication use by the student during the school hours.
4. A requirement that the student's parent has completed and submitted to the school any written documentation required by the school.
5. A requirement that all teachers responsible for the student's supervision shall be notified that permission to carry medications and to self medicate has been granted.
 Where practical, this policy shall be shared with all local physicians, dentists and other professionals who have a license to prescribe medications.  Forms should also be made available to the health care providers in the community.
 Any changes in type of drugs, dosage and/or time of administration shall be accompanied by parental permission, a newly labeled pharmacy container and a new written prescription from the physician.
 Building administrators may choose to discontinue the administration of medication if the administrator first notifies the parents or medical person with an explanation in advance of the date of discontinuance.

Non-Prescription Drugs
 Non-prescription drugs may be administered during school hours if the drugs are in their original container and the parent/guardian sends a note giving permission for school staff to administer the drug.  If necessary, school personnel who administer non-prescription medications shall seek advice from the school nurse or the administration when administering non-prescription medications on orders of the student’s parent.
 Once the "Permission for Self Administering of Medication" form is completed and on file in the school health room students in grades K-12 may be allowed to keep, in their possession, over-the-counter-medications. This form shall include a nursing assessment of the child's ability and skill level to use the medication properly and safely and to use any device necessary to administer such medications as prescribed.  The nursing assessment shall include the following questions to be answered yes or no.  The student must successfully answer each question to the satisfaction of the nurse before permission will be granted for self administering of medications.
a. Student is capable of identifying the individual medication
b. Student is able to identify specific symptoms and purpose of the medication
c. Student is knowledgeable of medication dosage and method of medication administration
d. Student is able to state side effect/adverse reactions to this medication
e. Student is knowledgeable of how to access assistance for self in an emergency
f. Student is capable of self administering the medication
g. Student is aware of district policy that students cannot distribute medications to another student.
 At any time the privilege to keep over-the-counter medication may be denied a student.
 The public school shall not provide students with aspirin or any other medication.  Deciding whether any drug is needed is a form of diagnosis, and dispensing medication is a form of treatment.  Unauthorized administration of unprescribed medications shall not be practiced by any school personnel including school nurses.
 Over-the-counter medications shall not be supplied by school employees or kept in athletic areas, and shall not be administered to students unless written parent permission to administer is also provided.

Guidelines for Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs
 The administration of the authorized medication shall be logged by the building administrator or designee in the school's student health file which shall be maintained and filed by the administrator or designee for future reference.  An individual record shall be kept of each medication administered.  The record shall include student identification, date prescribed or authorized by a parent, name of medication, time and date(s) administered, signature of person administering and section for comments.
 After medication is administered, students shall be observed for possible reactions to the medication.  This observation may occur at the site of administration or in the classroom.
 In the administration of medication, the school employee shall not be deemed to have assumed any legal responsibility other than acting as a duly authorized employee of the school district.

Inventory
 Medications shall be inventoried every semester by a licensed health professional (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physician, or pharmacist).  Out-of-date stock shall be returned to parent or destroyed.


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JGCB Inoculations
 All students enrolling in any district school shall provide the building principal with proof of immunization of certain diseases or furnish documents to satisfy statutory requirements.  Booster shots required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Environment are also governed by this policy.
 Students shall have until the first school day in October to provide documentation that they have been properly immunized according to Kansas statutory requirements.  Students who enroll after the first day of school shall have 45 calendar days from the date of their official enrollment to provide documentation that they have been properly immunized according to Kansas statutory requirements.  Students who fail to provide the documentation required by law may be excluded from school by the superintendent until statutory requirements are satisfied.  Notice of exclusion shall be given to the parents/guardians as prescribed by law.
 Each principal shall forward evidence of compliance with health tests and the inoculation law to other schools or school districts when requested by the school or by the student’s parents/guardians.

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JDDB Tobacco-Free Policy
 Tobacco in all forms is prohibited in or on all Goddard School District property following BOE adoption of a Tobacco-Free Campus Policy.  The tobacco-free campus policy includes parking lots, vehicles, all school facilities and buildings.  The policy includes both indoor and outdoor school-sponsored events.  Goddard School District appreciates your cooperation in enforcing this policy.

Use of Tobacco Products in or on School District Property
 District property is to be tobacco-free.  The Board of Education believes that a tobacco-free policy is important in establishing an appropriate learning and working environment for students, teachers and the public.  The use, tobacco products in any form is prohibited at all times in or on all district real (including parking lots) or personal property (including vehicles) whether owned, leased or rented, or at any school-sponsored event.
 Any student who violates the terms of this or any other tobacco policy shall be subject to the following disciplinary action:
First Violation:  Discipline report, mandatory parent conference, and appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation issued.
Second Violation:  Up to a three day out of school suspension, appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation issued.  A student found in second violation of the tobacco policy may be offered a tobacco cessation program as an option to suspension.
Third Violation:  Up to a five day out of school suspension, appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation issued.  A hearing for a long-term suspension will be held.
Any student who violates the terms of this or any other tobacco policy shall be subject to the above discipline in accordance with district policy and Kansas law (K.S.A. 79-3321:3322).  Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the right of the district to take any other disciplinary action which is provided for in Kansas law or district policies.


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IF Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials Policy
Textbook Selection and Adoption 
  The board makes the final consideration in the adoption of all textbooks to be used in the district. 
  It is the policy of the board to provide educational materials and equipment that support and enrich the curriculum and further achievement of the district’s instructional goals.
  Insofar as possible, all textbooks should present balanced views concerning the international, national and local issues and problems of our times. Textbooks should: 
• Provide materials to stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards; 
• Provide materials that will help students develop abilities in critical thinking and reading; 
• Provide materials that will develop and foster an appreciation of American cultural diversity and development; 
• Provide an effective basic education for all students; and 
• Allow sufficient flexibility for meeting the special needs of individuals and groups.  The superintendent or his/her representative will develop administrative rules outlining a procedure to select textbooks which meet the above criteria.  This process shall include a review of available material by instructional staff members.  The recommendations resulting from each review will be given thorough consideration. Any citizen who objects to the final selection made by the board should follow the procedures outlined in the board’s policy on PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.  (See IFA) 

Use of Textbooks 
  The use of textbooks as a sole resource tool in the classroom is discouraged.  The teachers are encouraged to develop, use and maintain a relevant and up-to-date core of resource materials in the classroom. 

Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials (IF)
Textbook Selection and Adoption 
  Selection of textbooks for use in the district shall be a cooperative effort of the teacher(s) who will use the textbook and representatives of the curriculum committee. 
  Textbook needs in various subject matter areas will be considered on a cyclical basis. It should be noted that the selection procedure for each subject area covers one school year and that textbook selection procedures may be in process for two or more subject matter areas concurrently. 
  The district-level textbook selection committees will include these members: an administrator who will serve as chairman and one representative from each building in the district whose subject matter specialty corresponds to the subject matter area up for adoption. Other administrators may serve as ex-officio members of the committee. 
  The committee will address the following: 
• Evaluation of textbooks currently in use. 
• Review of newly published books and other materials. 
• Costs associated with adoption. 
• Readability resources and availability of materials to differentiate instruction. 
• Alignment with Kansas state standards for the subject. 
• Inclusion of technology in management and the availability of on-line resources. 
• Other guidelines as deemed appropriate by committee

Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Student Textbooks
  All students may use texts on a rental basis.  The cost to the student for a lost or destroyed text will depend on the number of years the text has been used.  The law provides that a system of fines and penalties may be established for lost or damaged books.  The administration of such a system is the responsibility of the teacher and principal. 

Outdated and Old Textbooks 
  If old texts are still in fairly good condition, they may be kept as reference books.  All out of date and/or adoption textbooks and supplemental books may be offered for sale or destroyed as appropriate. 

Book Rental Requirements and Administration 
  A book usage record will be kept in all buildings for all students.  The school name will be stamped in all books, and the books will be numbered. A record shall be kept showing the number of each book issued to each student.  An inventory shall be kept of all rental books or sets of books. 


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JCDAB Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices & Camera Use
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
 The use of electronic communication devices by pupils on school property during the school day is restricted in accordance with the provisions of individual school policies.  The Board of Education directs each school to establish rules regarding the possession of communication devices and regulating their use according to the following guidelines:
• Cell phones and other electronic devices shall not be used in a manner that (a) disrupts the educational process, (b) undermines academic integrity, (c) violates confidentiality or privacy rights of another individual, or (d) threatens any individual.
• School rules will prohibit all use of communication devices and their functions during instructional time regardless of whether the use is to send or receive messages and applies to all device functions.  Instructional time includes preparation for physical education classes and student assemblies.  Instructional time includes the entire period of a scheduled class or scheduled activity. 
• School rules may be established to indicate communication devices used in violation of school rules will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken for such violation. 
• Rules regarding confiscation may include the requirement for a parent meeting prior to the return of the device. 
• Parents and students shall receive written notice of school rules regarding communication devices. The notice of rules shall include a statement that the school and district accept no responsibility for the loss of or damage to any communication device.

Camera Use
 Cameras and camera phones may be used at school, on school property or at school activities or functions only if they are not disruptive and are in compliance with school policy for electronic devices. Cameras shall not be used in such a fashion as to inappropriately invade the privacy of others.  No camera shall be used in any restroom, dressing area or locker room.  Cameras shall not be used to record confidential material, such as tests.
 Cameras shall include film cameras, movie cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, cellular telephone cameras, videophones, internet web cameras and any other device capable of taking, storing, transmitting or viewing pictures or images.


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JGFF Use of Motorized Vehicles
 There is a need for some students to drive motorized vehicles to school.  There is also a need for safety regulations governing the use of such motorized vehicles on or near school property.  The superintendent or his/her designee shall formulate plans and procedures regulating the driving, parking and use of student motorized vehicles during the school day.  Failure of student drivers to observe the district’s regulations governing student use of motorized vehicles may result in disciplinary action.

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JCAB Searches of Lockers and Students
 Searches of lockers and students shall be conducted in accordance with the rules approved by the board.  No law enforcement officer except USD 265 police officers may search any locker without a search warrant unless he/she has the consent of the building principal and is accompanied by the principal.
 In order to protect the health, safety or welfare of students under school jurisdiction, building principals, their assistant(s), and school police officers are authorized to search students.  School authorities shall not conduct strip searches.  All searches shall be carried out in the presence of an adult witness.

Search of Lockers
 The lockers in the schools of the district shall be under supervision of the building principal and assigned to the student for the storage of school materials and clothing necessary to school attendance.  Whenever the principal is mentioned in this rule, it shall be construed so as to include “or designated representative.”  Students are to be held accountable for anything found in their assigned locker.
 The building principal, or his/her designee, shall have sole custody of the combination or key to all locker locks in a storage place designed to guard against unauthorized access or use.  He/she may search any locker at any time he/she believes that the locker contains matter prohibited by law or school regulations (See JCDA-R) from being on school property.  Such search may be made without notice to the student to whom such locker has been assigned.  Students are prohibited from placing locks, other than the regularly issued school lock, on their lockers.
 Any person other than the building principal and USD 265 police officers, who wish to search a student’s locker shall report to the building principal before proceeding to the locker, and in no event shall such person be permitted to search the student’s locker without the principal’s consent unless such person has a valid search warrant authorizing him to make such search.
 If any law enforcement officer other than USD 265 police officers, desiring to search a student’s locker has a warrant for such search, the principal shall immediately take such person to the student’s locker and permit the officer to search the locker.  The search shall be made in the presence of the principal.
 If a law enforcement officer, other than USD 265 police officers, desires to search the student’s locker without a warrant, the building principal shall ask what facts lead the officer to believe that evidence of a crime will be lost, destroyed or moved if the search and seizure did not take place immediately, before a warrant is obtained.  If the building principal is not of the same opinion, he/she shall not allow the law enforcement officer to proceed on his/her own responsibility.  The principal shall report the incident to the superintendent, and they may notify the officer’s superior of the incident.
 Prohibited items recovered from a student’s locker shall remain in the custody of either the building principal or the law enforcement officer.  If such items are turned over to law enforcement officials the principal shall receive a receipt for the items.
 Upon reasonable suspicion and at the request of the administration, and/or USD 265 police officers, law enforcement officers or licensed private agencies may use trained dogs on school premises to identify student property which may contain illegal or illicit materials and to determine whether materials are present which may threaten the general health, welfare, and safety of students and/or district employees.

Search of the Person
 When it has been determined by the building principal that there is reason to believe that a student is in possession of an object which can jeopardize the health, welfare or safety of others, that student shall be ordered to report to the building principals’ office.  This determination may be based on any information received by the building principal, designated representative or by a member of the faculty or staff.  It also may be based on knowledge of the student’s disciplinary problems, the student’s association with known drug offenders, the student’s exhibiting objects associated with drug use or the student’s exhibiting such objects as bullets or a knife sheath which could be associated with dangerous weapons.
 Once in the principal’s office, the student shall be advised of the reason why he/she has been ordered to report to the principal’s office.  The student shall then be requested to empty items such as, but not limited to, pockets, purses, shoulder bags and briefcases.  Items which the building principal believes may be connected with illegal activity may remain in the custody of the building principal, unless such items are turned over to law enforcement officials; and if this is done, the principal shall receive a receipt for such item so delivered.
 If the student refuses to comply with this request, the building principal shall notify the student’s parents and request that they come to the school at once.  The building principal shall advise the parents of the immediate situation.  If the parents of the student are unable to persuade the student to comply, the parents and the student shall be advised that law enforcement officials will be notified, and the matter turned over to them.  If the parents refuse to come to the school or are unable to be notified and the student continues to refuse to cooperate, the building principal shall notify law enforcement officials and inform them of the facts.  Any further search of the student shall be at the discretion and under the control of the law enforcement officials.


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JSA/DL Checks, Returned Checks, Service Charges and Collection
 Building principals or designated representatives shall be authorized to accept checks from students, parents, and others in payment of obligations to the district.
 In the event that a check has been dishonored and returned to the district, said check will be subject to Policy DL – Checks, returned checks, service charges and collections.

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JDD Suspension & Expulsion Policy
 Except as limited by Section 504 or IDEA, a student may be suspended or expelled, for reasons set forth in Kansas law.  Any student who is suspended for a period of more than 10 days or expelled shall receive a copy of the current suspension and expulsion law and this policy.  Suspension/expulsion hearings shall be conducted by the superintendent/designee or other certificated employee, or committee of certificated employees of the school in which the pupil is enrolled, or by any other hearing officer appointed by the board. 

Reasons for Suspension or Expulsion
 Students may be suspended or expelled for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Willful violation of any published, adopted student conduct regulations;
2. Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes, or interferes with school operation;
3. Conduct which endangers the safety or substantially impinges on or invades the rights of others;
4. Conduct which constitutes the commission of a felony;
5. Conduct which constitutes the commission of a misdemeanor;
6. Disobedience of an order of a school authority if the disobedience results in disorder, disruption or interference with school operations; and
7. Possession of a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event.

Short-term Suspension
 Except in an emergency, a short-term suspension (not exceeding ten school days) must be preceded by oral or written notice of the charges to the student in an informal hearing.  If a hearing is not held prior to the suspension, an informal hearing shall be provided no later than 72 hours after imposition of a short-term suspension.
Written notice of any short-term suspension shall be delivered to the student’s parent or guardian within 24 hours after the suspension has been imposed.  Short-term suspension hearings may be conducted by any person designated in policy as having the authority to suspend.
At the informal suspension hearing, the student shall have the right to be present and notified of:  the charges; and the basis for the accusation.  The student shall have the right to make statements in his/her defense after receiving notice of the charges.

Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion
 Before a student is subject to long-term suspension (not to exceed 90 school days) or expulsion (not to exceed 186 school days), a hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer who has authority to suspend or expel.  The superintendent/principal shall designate a hearing officer authorized by the board.  Formal hearings shall be conducted according to procedures outlined in current Kansas law and:
1. The student and parents or guardians shall be given written notice of the time, date and place of the hearing.
2. The notice shall include copies of the suspension/expulsion law, and appropriate board policies, regulations and handbooks.
3. The hearing may be conducted by either a certified employee or committee of certified employees authorized by the board, the chief administrative officer, or other certified employee of the district in which student is enrolled, or by an officer appointed by board.
4. Expulsion hearings for weapons violations shall be conducted in compliance with Kansas law by persons appointed by the board.
5. Findings required by law shall be prepared by the person or committee conducting the hearing.
6. A record of the hearing shall be available to students and parents or guardians according to Kansas law.
7. Written notice of the result of the hearing shall be given to the pupil and to parents and guardians within 24 hours after determination of such result.

Rules Which Apply in all Cases When a Student May be Suspended or Expelled
1. Refusal or failure of the student and/or the student’s parents to attend the hearing shall result in a waiver of the student’s opportunity for the hearing.
2. A student suspended for more than 10 school days or expelled from school shall be provided with information concerning services or programs offered by public and private agencies which provide services to improve the student’s attitude and behavior.
3. A student who has been suspended or expelled shall be notified of the day the student can return to school.
4. If the suspension or expulsion is not related to a weapons violation, or the distribution or sale of illegal drugs or prescription medications the principal may establish appropriate requirements relating to the student’s future behavior at school and may place the students on probation.  (See JDC, JDDA-R)
5. Regarding any long term suspension or expulsion the superintendent may establish appropriate requirements relating to the student’s future behavior at school and may place the student on probation if the student is allowed to return.  (See EBC, JCDBB and JDC)
6. The days a student is suspended or expelled are not subject to the compulsory attendance law.
7. During the time a student is suspended or expelled from school, the student may not:
a.  Be on school property or in any school building without the permission of the principal.
b.  Attend any school activity as a spectator, participant or observer.
 A student over the age of 18 or the parents or guardian of a student who is suspended for more than 10 days or expelled from school may appeal to the board within 10 calendar days of receiving written notice of the hearing results.  When a suspension is imposed during the school day, the student shall not be removed from school until a parent has been notified.  If a parent cannot be notified during regular school hours, the student shall remain at school until the regular dismissal time. Students may be removed from school during the school day while in the custody of a USD 265 police officer without notifications of their parent(s).

Students Rights During a Long-Term Suspension/Expulsion Hearing
 The student shall have the right:
1. to counsel of his/her own choice;
2. to have a parent or guardian present;
3. to hear or read a full report of testimony of witness;\
4. to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear in person at the hearing;  to present his or her own witnesses;
5. to testify in his or her own behalf and to give reasons for his or her conduct;
6. to an orderly hearing; and a fair and impartial decision based on substantial evidence.

Appeal to the Board
 The following conditions shall apply if a student or the student’s parent or guardian files a written appeal of a suspension or expulsion:
1. Written notice of the appeal shall be filed with the clerk within 10 calendar days of the hearing receiving written notice of the results of the hearing.
2. The board shall schedule an appeal with the board or a hearing officer appointed by the board within 20 calendar days of the date the written notice of appeal was received.
3. The students and the student’s parent shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the appeal at least 5 calendar days before the hearing.
4. The hearing shall be conducted as a formal hearing using the same rules noted earlier for expulsion hearings.
5. The board shall provide a record of the hearing.
6. The board shall render a final decision no later than five days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing.


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JCDA Behavior Code
 The principal of each school shall develop such rules and regulations consistent with policies, rules and regulations of the board which may be necessary to govern the conduct of the students under their supervision.  Such rules shall be reviewed by the board and adopted by reference.

Disruption of School
 A student shall not use any conduct to cause the substantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful function of the school.  Neither shall a student urge other students to engage in such conduct for the purpose of causing a disruption or obstruction of any lawful function of the school.
 The unacceptable conduct shall include but not be limited to: 
1. occupying any school building, school grounds or part thereof with intent to deprive others of its use;
2. blocking the entrance or exit of any school building or corridor or room therein with intent to deprive others of lawful access to or from, or use of, the building or corridor or room;
3. setting fire to or damaging any school building or property;
4. firing, displaying or threatening use of firearms, explosives or other weapons on the school premises for any unlawful purpose;
5. preventing of or attempting to prevent by physical act the convening or continued functioning of any school, class or activity or of any lawful meeting or assembly on the school campus;
6. preventing students from attending a class or school activity;
7. continuously and intentionally making noise or acting in any manner so as to interfere with the teacher's ability to conduct class;
8. written or verbal threats against self, other student(s) or staff member(s).
 A student shall not cause or attempt to cause damage to private property or attempt to steal private property either on the school grounds or during a school activity.

Verbal/Physical Assault on a School Employee or Student
 A student shall not cause, attempt to cause, or verbally lead another to believe he may cause physical injury or bodily harm to another student, school employees and volunteers, or persons employed by vendors and other providers of contracted services:
1. On the school grounds or property during, before or after school hours;
2.  On school grounds or property at any other time when the school is being used by any school personnel or school group; or any group authorized by the school; or
3.  Off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.
 If it is reasonably believed the act was self-defense or an action was necessary to protect some other person, then it will not be considered an intentional act under this rule.  Retaliatory, aggressive behavior will not considered self-defense. Violation of this policy will lead to suspension or expulsion of the offending student.

Bullying
 The Board of Education believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment.  The district, school and community have an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance. 
 Goddard USD 265 will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student and/or disrupts the educational process.  A student shall not bully, intimidate or harass another student through words or actions, written, drawn, or spoken.  Such behavior includes, but is not limited to:  direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; threats; verbal assault, such as teasing or name-calling; and social isolation or manipulation either in person or on the internet, while on the school district’s property or as an educational disruption brought to the school district through a personal or commercial internet communication.
 This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school in school provided vehicles, while waiting for the arrival of, or immediately following the departure of any school bus at designated school bus stops and at school-sponsored activities whether on or off campus.  This policy also includes conduct occurring off campus which manifests itself at school and results in a disruption of the educational process.
 Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action set forth in the student behavior code.

Weapons and Dangerous Instruments 
 A student shall not possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon:
1.  On the school grounds during, before or after school hours;
2. On school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by any school personnel or school group; or any group authorized by the school; or
3. Off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.
 Violation of this policy will lead to suspension or expulsion of the offending student.

Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs and Controlled Substances
 A student shall not possess, sell, use, transmit, distribute, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, any unprescribed controlled substance, drug look alike, drug paraphernalia,  or alcoholic beverage of any kind:
1.  On the school grounds during, before or after school hours;
2.  On school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by any school personnel or school group; or any group authorized by the school; or
3.  Off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.
 Use of a drug authorized by a medical prescription from a registered physician shall not be considered a violation of this rule. It shall be considered a violation of the rule for a student to possess, use or distribute any prescription drug for which the student does not have an authorized medical prescription from a physician.  Additionally, it shall be considered a violation of the rule for a student to distribute a drug for which they have an authorized medical prescription from a physician to any other student(s)
 It shall not be a violation of this rule for a student to possess or use a needed over the counter medication in a quantity that does not exceed the reasonable personal needs of an average user of said medications. It shall be a violation of this rule for a student to sell, transmit or distribute an over the counter medication to any other student(s).
 Violation of any provision of this behavior code may result in suspension and/or expulsion and possible criminal prosecution.

Repeated School Violations
 A student shall not fail to comply with a reasonable request of school personnel during any period of time when the student is properly under the authority of school personnel.
 Violation of any provision of this behavior code may result in suspension and/or expulsion and possible criminal prosecution.


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JDDA Drug Free Schools
 Goddard USD #265 recognizes the responsibility of the school to regulate and provide a learning environment for all students.  SUCH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SHALL BE REGULATED SO THAT ALL STUDENT ENROLLEES SHALL BE FREE OF NARCOTICS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLICIT DRUGS AND/OR UNPRESCRIBED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.  Maintaining drug free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students.  The possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs, unprescribed controlled substance drugs, or drug look alikes, drug paraphernalia or alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. 

Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Drug Look Alikes and Unprescribed Controlled Substances
 A student shall not possess, sell, use, transmit, distribute, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamine, barbiturate, inhalant, marijuana, unprescribed controlled substance, drug look alike, drug paraphernalia, or alcoholic beverage of any kind:
1. On the school grounds during, before or after school hours;
2. On school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by any school personnel, school group, or group authorized by the school;
3. Off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.
Use of a drug authorized by a medical prescription, for the user from a registered physician, shall not be considered a violation of this rule. It shall be considered a violation of the rule for a student to possess, use or distribute any prescription drug for which the student does not have an authorized medical prescription from a physician. Additionally, it shall be considered a violation of the rule for a student to distribute a drug for which they have an authorized medical prescription from a physician to any other student(s).
It shall not be a violation of this rule for a student to possess or use a needed over the counter medication in a quantity that does not exceed the reasonable personal needs of an average user of said medication. It shall be a violation of this rule for a student to sell, transmit or distribute an over the counter medication to any other student(s). Students must be in compliance with BOE Policy JGFGB-R, Supervision of Medications.
Violation of any provision of this behavior code may result in suspension and/or expulsion and possible criminal action.
 Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, et. seq.  Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. 
 A copy of this policy will be provided to all students and the parents of all students in the back-to-school issue of the district newsletter and shall be found in the student policies section on the district website.  Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.

Administrative Procedure for Enforcement Documentation
 When a pupil exhibits behaviors that may indicate the use of any illegal intoxicating beverages, drugs, or other unprescribed controlled substances, the school employee will investigate such behaviors, notify district police for legal intervention if appropriate, and provide the pupil and his/her lawful custodian(s) with the documented evidence.
1. The school has the right to search and seize deleterious substances from lockers, persons, automobiles or personal possessions based upon reasonable suspicion that a violation of the preceding board policy is occurring or has occurred.  Alcohol and/or drug testing devices and/or field testing procedures may be used in determining if a student is under the influence.
2. The use or possession of tobacco by Goddard students in any attendance center, on school property, or at any school activity is strictly prohibited. Discipline and consequences specific to tobacco products are addressed in BOE Policy JDDB Tobacco Free-Policy.

Discipline
 The consequences for violation of policy JDDA will be a short-term suspension and a hearing for long-term suspension/expulsion.  If circumstances warrant, administration may reduce the suspension/expulsion requirements through a conditional enrollment plan.  As a part of that plan the student and parent must actively participate in a monitored established treatment program approved by the school. Participation is to be at their expense.
If a hearing is held in response to violation of BOE Policy JDDA, consequences may include the following:
1. The consequences for violation of Board Policy JDDA for the sale or distribution of any drug, narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamine, barbiturate, inhalant, marijuana, unprescribed controlled substance, drug look alike, drug paraphernalia, or alcoholic beverage shall be long-term suspension or expulsion.
2. The student may be long-term suspended or expelled;
3. A suspension may be issued giving the student time for assessment with re-enrollment at a future determined time. Re-enrollment will include a 30 calendar day suspension from driving and parking privileges on district property.
4. If the student fails to follow the treatment plan while conditionally re-enrolled the hearing committee will be reconvened.
5. If future violations of policy JDDA occur, the consequence will be short-term suspension and a hearing for long-term suspension/expulsion may be requested.

Team/Counselor Intervention
 The school district will make every effort to support the professional intervention and treatment program selected by the parents at their expense for those students conditionally re-admitted and completing a drug/alcohol treatment program.
1. The school will designate the school employees responsible for establishing, coordinating, and monitoring the contract.
2. The school employees responsible for monitoring the treatment process will request the lawful custodian(s) to sign a release of information form through the agency providing services.  The school will then monitor the pupil’s participation in and completion of the assessment and agency recommendations. 
3. It is appropriate that an assessment for potential chemical dependency be administered by a qualified treatment agency which is intended to determine specifically if the observed behaviors are directly related to alcohol and/or drug abuse.  Such an assessment may or may not lead to formal treatment.  It is appropriate for school personnel to provide a list of resources available for the consideration of the lawful custodian(s) in their selection of a service provider.  By providing more than one possible selection choice, the school district shall not be considered financially liable for the intake interview/assessment nor for any services subsequently recommended.  The school shall recommend to the treatment agency that it develop consequences appropriate to the situation, request a release of information be signed, and assign staff personnel to monitor the pupil’s progress. 
4. The school will provide support sessions designed to support students in meeting the agency’s recommendations. 

Use of Trained Dogs to Promote Drug Free School 
 In order to promote a drug free environment, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools or the superintendent’s designee to use dogs specifically trained to detect drugs to search the facilities and grounds of Unified School District 265 including any vehicles on USD 265 property.


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JCDB Dress Code
 The board policy for dress at the Goddard Schools shall be such as to maintain a neat appearing student body which promotes a positive atmosphere for learning. The building administrators have complete authority to implement  dress guidelines to accomplish this goal. 
 Specific student dress code guidelines will be stated in student agenda books at the building level and will be made available upon request.
 In order to maintain a safe school environment, the wearing of a clothing color, apparel or accessories in any manner that denotes gang affiliation will not be allowed. 

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JCDBB Weapons Policy
A student shall not possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on the school property or at a school-sponsored event.  This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.

Weapons and Destructive Devices
 As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destructive device shall include, but shall not be limited to:
1. any item being used as a weapon or destructive device;
2. any facsimile of a weapon;
3. any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;
4. the frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example;
5. any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;
6. any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 ounce, mine or similar device;
7. any weapon which will or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than 1/2 inch I diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled;
8. any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles or throwing star;
9. any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement.
10. Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a “stun gun.”
11. any dagger, dirk, bully, blackjack, slung (sling) shot, dangerous knife, straight-edged razor, stiletto or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character, except that an ordinary pocket knife with no blade more than four inches in length shall not be construed to be a dangerous knife, or a dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument.

Penalties for Possession
 Possession of a firearm or other weapon or facsimile of a weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend that this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis. (see JDC).  Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion.  Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. 
 Students violating this policy shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) and if a juvenile to SRS or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice.

Reporting Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Student
 It is a crime for any person to possess a firearm at school or on school property or at a school supervised activity.  A student who possesses a firearm shall be reported to law enforcement for criminal prosecution. 


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JGEC Sexual Harassment Policy
 Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the school district.  Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
 It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee to sexually harass a student, for a student to sexually harass another student, or school employee, or for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.
 Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by an employee to a student, or to another employee, or made by any student to another student or school employee when:  (1) submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual’s education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment.  Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:  verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student’s grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc.
 When acts of sexual harassment or other violations of this policy are substantiated, appropriate action will be taken against the individual.
 A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall be published in the back-to-school issue of the district newsletter and shall be found in the student policies section of the district website.
 Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the principal, guidance counselor, or another certified staff member.  If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. 
 The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individual’s status nor will it affect grades, future employment or assignments.  Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the complaint procedure.

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JGECA Racial Harassment Policy
 The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (“racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district.  Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, student, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
 Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination.  All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events.  Racial harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds.
 It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school.  It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.
 Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which:
Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school;
Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment; or
Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school.
 Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material.
 The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately.  The district will promptly investigate all complaints of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment.
 Any student, who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member.  Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal.  If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator.  The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved.  If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure.
 Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial 
harassment under the definition outlined above.  Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence.  Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct.  The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated.
 An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal.  Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action.  School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action.
 When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities.  (See GAAD)
 To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint.  The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused.
 The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades.  Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment complaint is prohibited.  Any 
person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.
 False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant.
 A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility.  The policy shall be published in the back-to-school issue of the district newsletter and shall be found in the student policies section of the district website.

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JU/JUA Technology Use
Computer Network Use
 The superintendent, or their designee, shall develop rules and procedures for computer and network use, and shall see to it that rules are published annually for students, parents, and staff.  Such rules shall be consistent with the following requirements:
a. Users may not use district equipment to perform or solicit the performance of any activity which is prohibited by law.
b. Users may not use the system to transmit or publish information that violates or infringes upon the rights of any other person, or information that is abusive, obscene, or sexually offensive.
c. The district computer equipment shall not be used for commercial purposes by any user, or for advertisement or solicitation without prior written approval from the superintendent.
d. Users may not access or attempt to access the records or files of other users or of the district, nor delete, alter, or otherwise interfere with the integrity of computer-based information or resources.
e. Users may not use the electronic mail system except as approved for specific instructional projects.
f. Users may not use the network system to access or bring into the school material which is inconsistent with the educational goals of the district, including but not limited to material which is defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually explicit, threatening, racially offensive, illegal, or which aids or advocates illegal activity.

System Integrity
 The superintendent shall designate person(s) at the building and/or building level to implement the district’s rules and regulations and to provide support for students and staff.  The superintendent shall authorize the system administrators to employ hardware and software security to ensure the integrity of the system and to prevent unauthorized access to district and school records.

Limiting Access
 The administration will use technology to block access by individual users to Internet sites that provide content which, in the opinion of the administration, is not in keeping with the educational aims of the district. 
 Complaints about content of networked information or access to blocked sites shall be handled in accordance with the district’s policy and procedures for complaints about library and instructional materials.

Supervised Use
 Students are encouraged to make use of the district network in their classes when the use of this resource is related to course goals.  Such use will be supervised by teachers and staff.  School administrators shall monitor technology use in the curriculum to ensure its effectiveness.
 School libraries and media centers will provide (when feasible) networked computers for students to use for research purposes.  Library/media center staff shall make every attempt to assist users in the operation of the network and to monitor the content of material being accessed.  Any staff member who becomes aware of student network use in violation of the district’s acceptable use rules shall refer the incident to the administrator for action, and may remove the student from the computer.

Acceptable Use
 Upon receipt and review of the acceptable use policy, the administrator or appropriate supervisory teacher of the network will provide appropriate account numbers, password, and other log-on information and instruction, including disk space allocation where appropriate.
 The Acceptable Use Policy will be worded for lower grade students and their parents to be age appropriate.
USD 265 Goddard School District Acceptable Use Policy for On-line Services/Internet Access
 Use of the computer network is a privilege, not a right.  The fundamental rule for use of district network resources is that all use must be consistent with the district’s educational goals and behavior expectations.  Compliance with the policies that follow will provide students the opportunity to use on-line services.
1. All use of on-line services or internet must be in support of education and research.
2. Users will not use the network for anything contrary to law, or to solicit others to break any law.
3. Users will not use the network for purchases on-line, or for commercial or for-profit purposes. 
4. Use of the network for non-school related communication is prohibited.
5. Students will not use the network for product advertisement or political lobbying.
6. Network accounts are for authorized users only. 
7. Communications via the network should not be assumed to be private or privileged information.
8. No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use or work of others; hardware, software, or files shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way.    Students will not make any attempt to harm or destroy the data of any other user or any system on the network, including creating or sending computer viruses, or similar computer code.
9. Malicious use of the network is prohibited.  Students must not harass other users or attempt to infiltrate any part of this or other systems.
10. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or other antisocial behaviors are prohibited.
11. Students must not illegally copy, send, or distribute any copyrighted material or software, or plagiarize any published work. 
12. Use of the network to access, send, or publish obscene, objectionable, or pornographic material is prohibited.
13. Students will not use their full names, or give out their home phone number or home address in any Internet publication.
14.  Students will not attempt to access material or sites which are blocked by the district, or attempt to use the network while access privileges are suspended.
15.  Students should not store or obtain certain file types than include but are not limited to mp3, wav,exes, source code, virus files or other file types not licensed to the Goddard Public Schools.
16.  Students should ensure logging out in a timely manner or while away from workstation.
 The Goddard USD 265 District reserves the right to log and monitor Internet and computer use.  The district reserves the right to remove a user from the network if any of these policies are violated or to prevent further unauthorized activities.
 Students agree to abide by the terms of this policy and the district rules for acceptable use.  Any violation may result in access privileges being revoked, and school disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. 

Violation of Conditions
 Upon receiving notification of a violation of district rules or policies, the administrator may suspend or terminate a user’s network privileges.  The administrator may access any and all relevant files of the user in attempting to determine the extent of the violation.
 Prior to a suspension or termination of network use, or as soon after as is practicable, the administrator will inform the user of the suspected violation and provide an opportunity for explanation.  This is not to be construed as permitting any student to have due process rights in connection with the privilege of operating District technology.

Internet Safety Policy
 Internet users are expected to use the Internet as an educational resource.  The following procedures and guidelines are used to help ensure appropriate use of the Internet in the Goddard School District.

Student Expectations in use of the Internet
 Students are required to comply fully with the district Acceptable Use Policy.  When using the Internet, students shall not access material that is obscene, pornographic, child pornography, “harmful to minors, “or otherwise inappropriate for education use. 
 Any violation of district policy and rules may result in loss of school-provided access to the Internet.  Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior.  When and where applicable, law enforcement officials may be involved. 

Enforcement of Policy
1. The district uses a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access to block access to some Internet sites that are not in accordance with the policy of the district. 
2. The technology protection measures that bloc or filters Internet access may be disabled by a designated district supervising staff member for bona fide research purposes by an adult.
3. A designated district supervising staff member may override the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for a student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked by the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access.

USD 265 Goddard Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy for On-line Services/Internet Access
K-4 Level
1. I will use the school computer to learn.
2. If I am allowed to send messages through the school computer they will only be about my schoolwork.
3. I will never give my full name, home telephone number, home address or school name to anyone over the Internet.
4. I will not use the school computer to create any messages or documents that are mean or may hurt another person's feelings.
5. If I know how to copy pictures or computer files I will never do so without permission of the owner of those files.
6. Some computer materials are not appropriate for schoolwork. I will not open, send or print such inappropriate material on a school computer.
7. The school district has technology in place to protect me from certain Internet sites that are not appropriate for schoolwork. I will follow my teacher's direction when locating Internet sites.
8. I will not use a school computer to advertise or sell items to make money for myself.
9. When I log onto a school computer I will never try to log on as someone else and tamper with another student's files.
10. I will do my best to follow my teacher's instructions so that I will not damage any school computer by mistake.
11. I understand I may not be allowed to use school computers for a while if I break school computer rules.
12. I understand that to enforce these rules the school has the right to keep track of how I use the computer and to look over my work.

USD 265 Goddard Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy for On-line Services/Internet Access
5-6 Intermediate Level
 Use of the computer network is a privilege, not a right. The basic rule for use of school computers is that all use must be educational and within behavior expectations. Following these policies will provide students the opportunity to use on-line services.
1. All computer use must support education and research.
2. Users will not use the computer to break any laws.
3. Users will not use the school network to buy items or to make money.
4. Use of the computer for communications not related to schoolwork is not allowed.
5. Students will not use the network to advertise products.
6. Network accounts are for authorized users only.
7. The district has the right to review all communications created on school computers.
8. Users will not use the computer to disrupt the work of others. Hardware, software, and files of others will not be modified, abused or destroyed in any manner by any user.
9. Users will not attempt to harm the district network or attempt to harm or destroy the data of any other user or any system on the network. This includes the creating or sending of computer viruses or similar computer code.
10. Hate mail or other mean and hurtful remarks in communications are not allowed.
11. Users must not illegally copy, send, or hand out any copyrighted files, material or software, or use any published material as their own.
12. Use of the network to access, send or publish inappropriate material is not allowed.
13. Students will not use their full names or provide their home phone number or home address in any Internet publication.
14. Users will not attempt to go to Internet sites that are blocked by the district.
15. Students will not try to use the network while they are suspended from using the district computers.
Goddard USD 265 reserves the right to log and monitor Internet and computer use. The district reserves the right to remove a user from the network if any of the above rules are broken.


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JS Student Fees and Charges
 Building principals or designated representatives shall be authorized to collect fees or charges approved by the board or to seek restitution for any school property lost, damaged or destroyed by a student.
 The superintendent or designated representative shall distribute a schedule of textbooks, enrollment and other fees as approved in advance by the board to all building principals and other school personnel designated as being authorized to charge and collect certain fees.  The fee schedule shall include a list of all items for which a charge is to be collected and the amount of such charges.

Textbook Rental Fees
 Lawful custodians of pupils are expected to pay the textbook rental fees, as established for the various grades by the Board of Education, and to reimburse the school for any damaged or lost rental textbooks. Enrollment may be delayed until the pupil’s fees are paid or arrangements made for payment of the fees.
 A lawful custodian may apply for reduction or waiver of textbook rental fees:
a. To qualify for reduction or waiver, the lawful custodian of the pupil must complete the Free and Reduced Meal Form (Child Nutrition Program Benefits) and qualify under current income guidelines. For households with multiple pupils, only one application need be completed.
b. If the family qualifies for free or reduced meals as determined by Nutrition Services, the custodian may complete an application for waiver of textbook fees.

Lost or Destroyed Textbooks
 Textbooks that are damaged but repairable will require a repair fee. If the book is damaged beyond repair or lost, a replacement fee will be charged. The textbook replacement fee will be prorated on the basis of the full years remaining on a six year book life. If lost textbooks are recovered in the same condition as when issued, funds paid will be refunded. 

Lost or Destroyed Library Books
 Students will be charged a repair fee for library items with repairable damage. Library books are purchased with special binding to endure a long shelf life and are not replaced on a cycle. Therefore, if a book is destroyed or lost, the full replacement cost will be charged.
 Building principals shall attempt to collect the justifiable value owed by a student of school property lost, damaged or destroyed by a student.  If, after buildings’ attempt to collect, the amount remains unpaid, a report will be made to the district police department for collection. 

Forwarding Pupil Records
 Administrators shall forward student’s school records upon request and may not withhold them for any reason.


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