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.

• 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

• 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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.