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email: USD265BOE@goddardusd.com Members | BOE Meetings Schedule | BOE Policies for Students New Feature...BOE meeting minutes are now available for download. Kevin McWhorter, President (term expires 2009) 12223 Sheriac Cir. Wichita, Kansas 67235 316-721-1952 |
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(term expires 2011) 2410 S. 222nd Street West Goddard, Kansas 67052 316-794-2969 |
(term expires 2011) 22 S. Lakeview Drive Goddard, Kansas 67052 316-794-8113 |
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(term expires 2009) 4220 S. 215th Street, West Goddard, Kansas 67052 316-794-2446 |
(term expires 2011) 322 S. Firefly Wichita, Kansas 67235 316-729-0498 |
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(term expires 2009) 2530 Glacier Wichita, Kansas 67215 316-729-8426 |
(term expires 2011) 23 Beaver Creek Court Goddard, Kansas 67052 316-794-2820 |
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MEETING MINUTES |
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Special/Bond January Minutes |
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| 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. |
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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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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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 publications. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Goddard School District has designated the following information as directory information:
USD 265 Director of Community Relations Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 deter mined by the administrative staff at the assigned attendance center. c. The students 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. 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 certified staff or full-time classified employees. Children of substitute teachers do not qualify under this exception. Out of District Tuition Students Non-resident students with no previous history of district residency are not accepted in Goddard School 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 students 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. This policy does not apply to the children of USD 265 certified staff or full-time classified 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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 them 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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 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 that results in an ejection. 2. Abusive, rude, sarcastic or discourteous action that results in ejection from a school sponsored performance or competitive event. 3. The use of vulgar language and/or obscene gesture directed toward any other participant, official or spectator that leads to an ejection from the event or competition. 4. Any inappropriate racial, ethnic or religious remark made toward another participant, official or spectator during an event which results in a disciplinary report. 5. In the case of spectators, wearing any clothing that reflects obscenity or an inappropriate racial, ethnic or religious theme. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 school¹s 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 student¹s parent has completed and submitted to the school any written documentation required by the school. 5. A requirement that all teachers responsible for the student¹s 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 child¹s 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 questions shown above in item #2 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. 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. Medications shall be inventoried every semester by a licensed health professional (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physician, and pharmacist). Out-of-date stock shall be returned to parent or destroyed. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 of 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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 assaults, 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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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All rules and regulations concerning use of motorized vehicles on high school property will be submitted to the board for approval. All such rules and regulations will be given annually to each student driver and his/her parents. Such rules and regulations shall include but will not be limited to the following: Students who are observed driving recklessly on or near school property will be reported by any district employee to the appropriate school principal. The principal will warn the driver in the incident at the first opportunity thereafter, and a written notice will be mailed to the parents of the driver; Additional violation of these rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action by the school pursuant to the disciplinary code. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 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. 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. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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Building principals or designated representatives shall be authorized to accept checks from students, parents, and others in payment of obligations to the district. A check may not be accepted from anyone who has previously paid the district with a check that has been dishonored and returned to the district unless the returned check, together with all service charges, has been paid in full. As allowed by Kansas law, all checks dishonored because the maker has no deposits or had insufficient funds may be assessed a service charge of $30.00. In cases deemed appropriate by the superintendent or the assistant superintendent for finance, dishonored checks may be referred for criminal prosecution to the appropriate authorities or may be referred to the board attorney for collection. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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: • The student and parents or guardians shall be given written notice of the time, date and place of the hearing. • The notice shall include copies of the suspension/expulsion law, and appropriate board policies, regulations and handbooks. • 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. • Expulsion hearings for weapons violations shall be conducted in compliance with Kansas law by persons appointed by the board. Findings required by law shall be prepared by the person or committee conducting the hearing. • A record of the hearing shall be available to students and parents or guardians according to Kansas law. • 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 • 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. • 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. •A student who has been suspended or expelled shall be notified of the day the student can return to school. • If the suspension or expulsion is not related to a weapons violation, the principal may establish appropriate requirements relating to the student’s future behavior at school and may place the students on probation. • If the expulsion is related to a weapons violation 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. • The days a student is suspended or expelled are not subject to the compulsory attendance law. • During the time a student is suspended or expelled from school, the student may not: • Be on school property or in any school building without the permission of the principal. • 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 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 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: • Written notice of the appeal shall be filed with the clerk within 10 calendar days of the hearing. • The board shall schedule an appeal with the board or a hearing officer appointed by the board within 20 calendar days. • 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. • The hearing shall be conducted as a formal hearing using the same rules noted earlier for expulsion hearings. • The board shall provide record the hearing. • The board shall render a final decision within 5 calendar days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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 (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. Weapons and Dangerous Instruments (see JCDBB) 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 (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. 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 district¹s 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. Electronic Devices The use of electronic communication devices by pupils on school property during the school day is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to pagers, cellular phones, and other communication equipment, which has the potential to be disruptive to the educational process. Items intended to look like or simulate such devices are also prohibited. Pupils found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to the following: First Offense: Property will be seized and returned to the student at the end of the school day. Second Offense: Property will be seized and returned only after a parent conference. Repeated violations of this policy may result in long term suspension and/or expulsion. Camera Use Cameras may be used at school, on school property or at school activities or functions only if they are not disruptive, as determined in the sole discretion of school staff. Cameras shall not be used in the classroom without the permission of the teacher. 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 without the consent of those being photographed. Cameras shall not be used to record confidential material, such as tests, without consent. 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. 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 (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) Violation of any provision of this behavior code may result in suspension and/or expulsion. 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. Verbal/Physical Assault on a School Employee or Student Any student who violates the terms of the Verbal/Physical Assault Policy shall be subject to the following disciplinary action: Consequence: Discipline report, disciplinary action that may result in an immediate out of school suspension of up to 10 days, pending a mandatory parent conference, and appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a possible hearing for a long-term suspension/expulsion. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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“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, 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 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). Violation of any provision of this behavior code may result in suspension and/or expulsion. 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 student handbook and/or district activities calendar. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory. Documentation: When a pupil exhibits behaviors that may indicate the use of any illegal intoxicating beverages, drugs, or other unprescribed controlled substances, the school will document such behaviors and provide the pupil and his/her lawful custodian(s) with the documented evidence. 1. Documented evidence of the pupil’s behaviors and physical characteristics should clearly show that the pupil’s demeanor is not consistent with that considered appropriate for young people of the same age. 2. Observations of the pupil’s behaviors and physical characteristics can and should be made and documented by any school employee according to the formal procedure employed by the school. 3. 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 in the immediate past. Alcohol testing devices may be used in determining if a student is under the influence of alcohol. 4. The Board of Education has authorized the Superintendent of Schools or his/her Designee to use dogs specifically trained to detect drugs to search the facilities and grounds of USD 265 when the Superintendent or his/her designee believes that illegal drugs may be present. 5. The use or possession of tobacco by 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. 6. If a student is suspected to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol, this procedure shall be followed: a) The student will be called to a private conference by the instructor and/or administrator. An inquiry shall be made of the student’s condition. If observation suggests to the instructor and/or administrator by behavior and/or condition that the student is under the influence of an intoxicating beverage or controlled substance, the student shall be assigned a short-term suspension effective immediately. Upon contact, the parents are required to become immediately involved in the conference. b) The appropriate law enforcement agencies shall be notified. 7. Use of a drug authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed medical person shall not be considered a violation of this rule. Team/Counselor Intervention 1. Intervention with family, based on the appropriate documentation, may be implemented by a designated intervention specialist or the school’s intervention team. 2. School personnel and other adults involved in the intervention will collectively determine which response option is most appropriate for the pupil in question. The recommendation will be for a school contract, an educational program, and/or an assessment for potential chemical dependency as necessary. a) For a school contract, expectations appropriate to the pupil’s specific situation will be listed, with consequences identified for failure to meet the agreement and methods for measuring compliance. The school will designate the school person(s) responsible for establishing, coordinating, and monitoring the contract. b) An educational program provides information which can alter potentially self-destructive perceptions and behaviors in a positive direction without involving the pupil and his/her family in a formal treatment for chemical dependency. An educational program can be administered by a qualified agency or under the auspices of the school according to recognized criteria for such a program. An educational program would be appropriate only for students who may be experimenting with substances but who are not chemically dependent. Consequences for failure to comply will be identified. The school will designate the school person(s) responsible for monitoring the educational process. This would include asking the lawful custodian(s) to sign a release of information form to be presented to the agency providing services. The school would then monitor the pupil’s participation in and completion of the educational program as well as be knowledgeable of the treatment agency’s recommendations. c) 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. NOTE: 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. Discipline The consequences for violation of Board Policy for Use of Controlled Substances are delineated in the policy. If circumstances warrant, the administration MAY reduce the suspension/expulsion requirements provided the student and parent participate in an established treatment program. A decision shall be made at the conclusion of the conference based upon available alternatives. Some of the alternatives may include the following: 1. The student may be allowed to re-enroll following a signed agreement between school personnel and the student based upon his/her future conduct. 2. A suspension may be issued giving the student time for assessment with re-enrollment at a future determined time. 3. The school reserves the right to impose other alternatives as dictated by individual facts and circumstances. 4. If future situations occur where there is reasonable suspicion that the student is under the influence of an intoxicating beverage or controlled substance the student will be: a) Assigned a long-term suspension. b) Given time for rehabilitation. c) Considered for re-enrollment at a future date. 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 when the Superintendent or the superintendent’s designee believes that illegal drugs may be present. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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Walking shorts which reach mid-thigh may be worn throughout the school year. Appropriately hemmed and trimmed cut-offs will be treated as shorts and may be worn. Short shorts, gym shorts and swim suits are not to be worn. 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. Students are to store coats and large equipment bags in their lockers during school hours. Back to BOE Policies | Back to Top |
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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.” |
