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PEABODY-BURNS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2018-2019
“Setting our students on the path to
success”
PARENT/STUDENTHANDBOOK
The Student/Parent Handbook supports, but does not limit, the school’s discretionary authority to maintain safety, order and discipline. Additional and the most current information may be found on our webpage
www.usd398.net.
Peabody-Burns District Office Peabody-Burns USD#398 Central Office
Mr. Ron Traxson, [email protected]
620-983-2198
Peabody-Burns Elementary School OfficeMr. Ron Traxson, Elementary Principal
[email protected] Mrs. Kathy Preheim, Admin. Assistant
Peabody-Burns Elementary Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Kathy Preheim [email protected] PBES Administrative Assistant,District Curriculum & Assessment Director
Mrs. Michele Gossen [email protected] Pre-SchoolMiss Sarah Hagen [email protected] KindergartenMrs. Donna Hanneman [email protected] First GradeMr. Travis Schafer [email protected] Second GradeMrs. Emily Hedrick [email protected] Third GradeMrs. Raquel Riggs [email protected] Fourth GradeMrs. Jennifer Young [email protected] Fifth GradeMs. Dana Pope [email protected] ArtMr. Tyson Kendrick [email protected] PEMrs. Laura Leitnaker [email protected] Instrumental MusicMiss Rachel Wattson [email protected] Vocal Music/Title I /MTSSMiss Megan Crosley [email protected] Title I Reading/MathMrs. Gretchen Hind [email protected] Student Support Services
Mrs. Melinda Harry [email protected] Inter-relatedMrs. Stacey Parks [email protected] Speech & LanguageMr. Jared Browning [email protected] PsychologistMrs. Kristy Andres [email protected] Social Worker
Mrs. Juanita Richstatter [email protected] SecretaryMrs. Pam Carter [email protected] Library/Title I AideMiss. Nicki Rehmert [email protected] Pre-School Aide / ASA CoordinatorMrs. Ann Jones [email protected] Head CustodianMs. Robin Negaard Custodian
Paraprofessionals Ms. Stephanie Davis Mrs. Marcy Ehrlich Mrs. Paula Harris Ms. Shandy Lett Ms. Cameo Stewart Mrs. Carrie Unruh
506 N Elm St.FAX: 620-983-2247
Welcome to Peabody-Burns Elementary
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year at Peabody-Burns Elementary. As the new school year begins, I want to welcome you and hope you have a very successful year! This handbook contains most of the general information you will need to know about PBES and U.S.D. #398. I hope it is helpful to you and answers any questions you may have.
The faculty and staff at Peabody-Burns Elementary are here to insure that our school is a warm, caring place where students feel comfortable about learning. While we are concerned about giving children a strong foundation in the basic subjects, we still find the time for such enrichment activities such as the school music productions, computer time, field days, assemblies, and other activities that encourage special interests and talents.
Parents are encouraged to become involved in our school. The Parent/Teacher organizations PBES-PTO at PBES and our newly reorganized Site Council offer parents an opportunity to get further involved with our schools. Parents are encouraged to come and visit or volunteer at our schools.
Ron TraxsonPrincipal, PBES
Non-Discriminatory StatementThe Peabody-Burns Unified School District #398 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment in its programs and activities.
Notice of NondiscriminationApplicants for admission and employment, students, parents of elementary, secondary school students, employees, source of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all union of professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Peabody-Burns Unified School District #398 are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Peabody-Burns, Unified District #398 compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or section 504 is directed to contact the building principal. The Principal has been designated by Peabody-Burns Unified School District #398 to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with the regulation implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or section 504.
BUILDING & STAFF INFORMATION………………………………………………………. 2
District Mission Statement
Peabody-Burns USD #398 is committed to developing productive citizens, teaching for lifelong learning and promoting excellence in every student.
WELCOME……………………………………………………………………………………… 3NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT……………………………………………………. 3NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION……………………………………………………… 3ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM………………………………………………………......... 5ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL………………………………………………………………………… 5ATTENDANCE………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-6BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERBLADES……………………………………. 6BIRTHDAYS/CLASSROOM PARTIES………………………………………………………. 6BULLYING: POLICY ON INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING……………………………. 6BUS TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………………………... 7CARE OF BUILDING…………………………………………………………………………... 7CELL PHONES………………………………………………………………………………….. 7CHILDCARE PROGRAMS……………………………………………………………………. 7CLOTHING, PERSONAL ITEMS & DRESS CODE………………………………………… 7-8COMPUTER USE……………………………………………………………………………….. 8DISCIPLINE…………………………………………………………………………………….. 8-10DISTRUPTION OF CLASSROOM INSTUCTION DURING THE DAY………………….. 10-11DRILLS: FIRE, TORNADO AND LOCK-DOWN…………………………………………… 11DRUG FREE SCHOOLS……………………………………………………………………….. 11EMERGENCY & SECURITY INFORMATION……………………………………………... 11EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTION…………………………………………………... 11-13EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR………………………………………………………………….. 13FIELD TRIPS……………………………………………………………………………………..14FOOD SERVICES……………………………………………………………………………….. 14 HEALTH POLICIES……………………………………………………………………………..14-16HOMEWORK……………………………………………………………………………………. 16HOURS…………………………………………………………………………………………….16INTERROGATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS…………………………………………………. 16LIBRARY POLICY………………………………………………………………………………16-17LOST & FOUND………………………………………………………………………………….17PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES……………………………………………………….. 17-18PERSONNAL PROPERTY……………………………………………………………………... 18PROMOTION & RETENTION………………………………………………………………… 18RECESS POLICY………………………………………………………………………………...18ROOM PARENTS……………………………………………………………………………….. 18TESTING…………………………………………………………………………………………. 18SCHOOL CLOSINGS…………………………………………………………………………… 18-19STUDENT PRIVICY RIGHTS & RECORDS………………………………………………… 19VACATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………...19VIDEO CAMERAS……………………………………………………………………………….19VISITOR PERMITS……………………………………………………………………………...19
ANIMALSChildren are not to bring pets to school unless prior arrangements are made with the teacher and the animal is approved by the principal. Precautions must be taken to protect children from animals that bite or scratch and to protect children who have allergic reactions to animals. If it is approved, the pet must be in a suitable cage or container as well as proof of rabies vaccinations may be requested. If a child wishes to share a pet with his/her classmates, the parent should bring the pet at the appointed time and then take it home immediately afterward. Wild animals are not allowed in school.
ARRIVAL/DIMISSALStudents should arrive no earlier than 7:30am. Upon their arrival, K through 2nd grade students will enter through the Main Entrance on the West side of the building. 3rd through 5th grade will enter at the Southeast Entrance of the building that leads to the multipurpose room. At 3:20 bus students will exit through the Main Entrance doors and go directly to their assigned bus. At 3:25 pm non-bus riders will be dismissed and are to exit through the same doors they enter at the beginning of the day.
Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:45 am. Students are allowed to report to the breakfast serving area if they are eating. If not eating, they are to remain in the supervised area at the doors where they entered. Students are allowed to go to their rooms at 7:45 am and are expected to be in their seats prior to 7:55 am.
Students will leave the school building immediately after school is dismissed in the afternoon, unless previous arrangements have been made with the classroom teacher.
ATTENDANCEAttendance is an important part of a student’s school record. School attendance is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents/guardians. Regular attendance leads to the proper functioning of the school. Excessive absenteeism is a major cause of failure in school. Students are expected to be in school and to be punctual in their attendance. It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school before 8:00 a.m. that their students will be absent. Doctor or any dental visits require documentation of the visit upon returning to school. Students returning from a doctor visit must have a note within one day of the appointment in order for the absence to be excused.
There are two types of absences. They are:Excused – caused by illness, funerals, and professional appointments, working for parents, college visits when prearranged by the counselor, personal and family emergencies, family vacations, and short-term suspension imposed by administration. The administration reserves the right to judge the sufficiency of any claimed emergency. All other excused absences must have prior approval of the principal. Parents must provide accurate information for the administration in order to excuse an absence. Please try to schedule appointments late in the day, after school or on Saturdays.
Unexcused – Students whose absences are deemed unacceptable by the building administrator will be given an unexcused absence. The building administrator reserves the right to classify any student’s absence as excused or unexcused.
Students arrive between 7:55 & 8:15 am are considered tardy. 10 tardies will equal one unexcused absence and may be applied to the state of Kansas
definition of truancy. Students who are tardy more than 20 minutes are considered Un-Excused Absent Students who are absent without a valid excuse for a significant part of any school day (180
minutes) shall be considered truant. According to state law, a student who has missed 3
consecutive days, 5 days per semester, or a total of 7 days is considered truant and may be reported to the county attorney or SRS.
BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATESAll bicycles are to be parked at the bicycle rack. There will be no riding of bicycles on the school grounds during the day. Students are to walk their bicycle on to and off of school grounds for safety reasons. Improper use of one’s bike may mean that the child will be asked to leave the bike at home for a period of time.
Scooters, skateboards, in-line skates and any footwear with wheels are not to be used on school grounds or in the school building. They must be put away in the classroom upon arrival and not be used until the student is off of school grounds. Please observe all safety and traffic rules.
BIRTHDAYS/CLASSROOM PARTIESBirthdays are celebrated within classroom teacher guidelines. Ask your child’s teacher for details and make all arrangements in advance. If a parent provides birthday treats, the classroom party will be only for those students in that room. Siblings are not allowed to leave their learning time to attend the party. It is requested that children not distribute invitations to personal birthday parties at school unless every student in the class receives an invitation. Balloons, flowers, etc. sent to the students at school will be kept in the office until the end of the school day to alleviate classroom disruptions.
Wellness Guidelines: Classroom parties shall offer a minimal amount of foods containing added sugars as the
primary ingredient Recommended are items such as fruit and vegetables, water, 100% juice, low fat/nonfat
milk, or 100% juice diluted with water. Parents are NOT to bring treats without prior approval of the classroom teacher.
Without the approval of the principal, no teacher or classroom will be permitted to plan a special party during the school year other than: student’s birthday parties (last 20 minutes of school day); Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day (45 minutes).
BULLYING / INTIMIDATION / HARASSMENTPeabody-Burns Elementary is committed to providing a safe educational environment for all students free from “intimidation or bullying”. Intimidating, Harassment, or Bullying is PROHIBITED on school property and school activities. Definition of “Intimidation, Harassment & Bullying”:
Intimidation, Harassment or Bullying” means any repetitive written, verbal, or physical act with intent to: Harm a student or damage a student’s property Interfere with a student’s education Interfere with a student’s emotional or physical well being
Consequences of “Intimidation, Harassment or Bullying”: Warning Time Out Formalized apology made to victim Office referral Conferencing with parents and/or all involved parties Educational bullying project Community service on PBES school grounds Suspension and/or Expulsion
Report made to Local Law Enforcement
BUS TRANSPORTATIONMandatory transportation of pupils is contingent upon compliance by the pupil with these regulations. Riding USD #398 is a privilege not a right. Please review the Transportation Handbook for expectations and possible consequences.
CARE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGWe have a beautiful school building and campus due to the care given it by our custodians and because teachers and students are careful not to abuse it. Parents and taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes that build and maintain our school. If students willfully destroy school property or other personal property, suspension and subsequent expulsion may result. If a student should happen to damage something by accident, they should report the incident to a teacher or the office, immediately. Help protect your school by reporting acts of vandalism immediately.
Although the school utilizes every opportunity to safeguard property brought to the school grounds, we will not be held responsible for the damage or theft of any personal property (such as bicycles, electronics, etc.). Please refer to the policy on inappropriate items.
CELL PHONESIn order to maintain a climate conducive to learning, students should turn off their cell phones/electronic devices and give them to an office staff member daily upon arrival to school. Students may claim their cell phones/electronic devices at the office prior to leaving for the day.
CHILD CAREPeabody-Burns Elementary School has an after school program; After School Adventures. Due to the fact that many parents work out of town and have difficulty making arrangements for their students after school, we have a program called, “After School Adventures” (ASA).
This program will take place from 3:30pm – 6:00pm daily when school is in session. The purpose of this program is to give your child a safe place to be when you are at work or get caught out of town on an errand. Students may participate daily or on an as needed basis. All students in grades K-5 are welcome to participate. During the program, students will be given a snack; will participate in some activities, and have the opportunity to finish any homework they might have. Students from the Burns community who are participating in this program will be transported to the Community Center and will arrive about 6:30pm. Cost to participate:
Students Eligible for: Cost*Regular Lunches $5.00/day*Reduced Lunches $2.50/day*Free Lunches $1.25/day*This information will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Parents are to pay in advance. When the account is nearing zero, the parents will be notified of the need to pay in advance for continuing with services. If for some reason the full amount is not used at the end of the year, the remaining amount will be refunded. Students having a zero balance over will NOT be allowed to attend ASA. Our coordinator will keep track of which students attend daily and updates concerning the account status will be sent to parents/guardians.
CLOTHING, PERSONAL ITEMS & DRESS CODE
Names should be placed inside all coats, overshoes, caps, gloves, and such clothing items which are removed at school and sometimes misplaced. All personal items such as notebooks, rulers, etc. should also be marked with the child’s name to assist us in helping your child recover misplaced items.
It is expected that parents and students will use good judgment and proper taste in student dress by wearing neat, clean clothes that do not detract from the educational process.
The principal is the final authority on the appropriateness of student dress. Some items of dress that are not considered appropriate include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
1. Clothes or hair must not present a danger to the health and/or safety to the individual or other students.
2. Appearances must not cause an interference with school work or create classroom disorder.3. Students and their clothing must be neat and clean.4. T-shirts or clothes with obscene or vulgar messages are not allowed.5. Inappropriate make up is not allowed.6. Revealing or provocative clothing is not allowed.7. Footwear is to be worn at all times.8. Sun glasses are to be removed when entering the building unless there’s a medical reason.9. Hats are to be removed when entering the building.10. No spaghetti tops, altered T-shirts or oversized armholes are allowed unless a T-shirt is worn
under these items. Parts of the body normally covered by undergarments should not be revealed.
Dress code violations will be left to the discretion of the principal. Inappropriate dress will result in a phone call to the parent/guardian asking that they bring a change of clothing for the student.
If a student wears open-toed shoes, appropriate tennis shoes should be brought to school for PE and recess. Shorts are allowed during the year provided they are an appropriate length.
COMPUTER USEStudents shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administration. Prior to computer use, all students will read, agree to, and sign a Student Use Policy.
Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school.
Peabody-Burns USD #398 follows the guidelines set forth in the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
DISCIPLINEPeabody-Burns Elementary School will be using the Boys Town Model of Administrative Intervention when dealing with discipline issues. Possible consequences may include:
*Corrective Teaching*Incident Report*Parent contact/Apology*Mediation Time*Detention*Behavior Contract*In-School Suspension*Out of School Suspension*Long-Term Suspension *Expulsion
In ALL cases, Administrative discretion and professional judgment will be used in handling discipline issues.
A. PhilosophyGood discipline is usually positive rather than negative in nature. It is the result of keeping pupils interested and actively engaged in constructive and worthwhile learning activities, rather than punishing pupils for doing things, which are destructive and anti-social. The purpose of discipline is to help the pupil to develop self-control with due respect for constituted authority.
Good discipline in the schools is extremely important to the whole community, but particularly important to the pupils, teachers, Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education and parents. In the end, good discipline is important to the educational process for it is a vital factor influencing the kind of schooling pupils will receive.
Peabody Public schools realizes that there is more to the educational process than "book learning". It is this school's goal to teach responsibility, consideration, liability and acknowledgement of acceptable and non- acceptable behavior in our society.
Good discipline is an absolute must throughout the school year so those educational goals can be met. If discipline problems should arise, the parent can expect to be in close communication with the school.
The principal is authorized to initiate short-term suspension (up to 10 days) and to recommend long term suspension or expulsion of students who violate school policy or cause disruption of the school through their actions.
Students are to follow school rules at any school-sponsored function. All rules pertain to after school as well as during school functions.
Forms of Discipline: It is the firm belief of the Board of Education, administrators and teachers that the large majority of pupils are well behaved, industrious and eager to learn. The taxpayer's money and the school's efforts should not be misspent by permitting the few unruly pupils to waste time, upset classes and distract others who wish to learn. For a small percent of the pupils who do not respond to a positive approach, punishment of some kind is sometimes necessary. When involving punishment or restraint, good discipline should be fair, dignified and administered without anger or malice.
Possible disciplinary actions: Students and their parents must be aware that inappropriate behaviors result in consequences to be determined by the principal in consultation, if necessary, with the teacher involved. The consequences may include, but not limited to;
1) Administrative conferences: The building administrator meets with the student to develop positive behaviors. The conference may include parents, guardians, and/or faculty, as well as the student.
2) Detention One of the first steps for punishment of a minor infraction will be detention before and/or after school. Failure to comply will be considered an act of insubordination and will result in harsher forms of discipline. Detentions refer to an attempt by a teacher to aid the student in completion of work, or a 1st step procedure to resolve a disciplinary issue. Types of detentions used are;
Teacher detentions must be served within 48 hours from 3:25-3:55 pm (or as designated by teacher) with the teacher. If the detention is not served or the signed detention slip is not returned the next day to the teacher, the student will then receive an office detention.
Office detentions are from 3:25-3:55 pm on the following day. If the student is not present at 3:25, the student will receive In School Suspension the following day.
3) Conduct Probation: Conduct probation may include non-attendance at school functions other than classes. A student on probation who causes further problems will be suspended.
4) In-School Suspension:Students who cannot comply with the rules as stated may find the social aspect of school withheld for a period of one to five days. Students are to report directly to the office upon arrival to school, and will be in ISS until dismissal. When a student is placed in In School Suspension, the student will be given class work and homework to complete while in ISS. The student will receive a grade for class work and homework completed in ISS. The student will not be allowed to go to any classes or recesses during the time assigned in ISS. The student will eat in ISS if the time assigned to ISS is over the lunch period.
5) Out-of-School Suspension and Expulsions:
Students may be suspended or expelled for one or more reasons:1. Willful violation of any published regulations for student conduct adopted or approved by the
Board of Education, or 2. Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of the public
school, or3. Conduct which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others, or4. Conduct which has resulted in conviction of the pupil or student of any offense specified in
Chapter 21 of the Kansas Statute of the United States, or5. Disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, or any other school authority when such
disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others.
6) Other possible consequences Written notification to parents Referral to counselor, social worker, and/or building team Alternative educational placement Possible police involvement, if deemed appropriate for any offense Specific consequences agreed upon by the principal, parent, and teacher
DISRUPTIONS OF CLASSROOM UNSTRUCTION DURING THE SCHOOL DAYInstruction time has a direct effect on the amount of learning for students. The school day does not want to disrupt instruction unless it is absolutely necessary. To further promote a non-disruptive atmosphere, students may not make calls for items they are responsible for during the school day. This includes calls to verify after-school plans or requests for homework, backpacks, money, field trip permission forms, etc. Students may use the phone when there is an unpublished change in school scheduled activities. In an effort to reduce disruptions, the school is asking parents to bring items needed to the office rather than delivering them to the classroom.
Students leaving for and returning from various appointments are very disruptive to classroom instruction. Please schedule appointments either before or after school or on days when school is not in session.
DRUG-FREE SCHOOLSMaintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district's students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited.
EMERGENCY and SECURITY at PBESNotification:
USD 398 schools uses the EZSchoolmsg parent contact service. Peabody-Burns school district will rely on the EZSchoolmsg Rapid Communication Service to deliver all administrative voice and text messages to telephones or any Internet-enabled device, including mobile phones and computers.
EZSchoolmsg is designed specifically to address USD 398 communication needs and supplements conventional school communications and replaces outdated phone trees and automated dialing tools that require staff resources and large blocks of time to deliver messages to multiple recipients. School Closing;
In the event of inclement weather or mechanical breakdown, school may be closed or starting time delayed. The same conditions may also necessitate early dismissal. These events will be announced over radio stations KFDI, KFTI, KFXJ, KYQQ, and KICT and television stations KSNW, KAKE, and KWCH. School closings and delays will also be posted on FACEBOOK and on our webpage www.usd398.net. Reports in the morning will be between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m. There should also be an EZSchoolmsg message through text/phone call from the school.
It is recommended that each family formulate a plan of action in the event that school is dismissed early. Young children must know what they are to do when they arrive home earlier than usual if parents are not there to receive them. A copy of this plan can be filed with the child’s school.
Bus drivers will not travel roads that appear to them dangerous or impassable.
Fire & Tornado Drills and Lock-downFire drills are conducted monthly, and tornado (severe weather) drills are conducted three times
during each school year. The civil defense warning system warns the school personnel about severe weather. During a tornado warning, all children will be taken to the designated storm shelter area in the building and kept there until the “all clear” signal is given. Students may only be released to their parents or an authorized adult during a severe weather warning. In the event of a warning that extends beyond the school day, children will be kept at school until the “all clear” sounds or their parent picks them up. During “Lock-Down” drills, teachers instruct children to sit silently against the walls away from the windows.
Building SecurityPBES has a building lock down policy during school hours. All entrances are locked from 8:00 am to 3:25 pm during the school day. Entry into the building can be accessed only through the main entry with access being granted through office approval. Also; See VISITOR PERMITS.
EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS The board of education is committed to limiting the use of Emergency Safety Interventions (“ESI”), such as seclusion and restraint, with all students. Seclusion and restraint shall be used only when a student’s conduct necessitates the use of an emergency safety intervention as defined below. The board of education encourages all employees to utilize other behavioral management tools, including prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies.
This policy shall be made available on the district website with links to the policy available on any individual school pages. In addition, this policy shall be included in at least one of the following: each school’s code of conduct, school safety plan, or student handbook.
Definitions (See K.A.R. 91-42-1)
“Emergency Safety Intervention” is the use of seclusion or physical restraint when a student presents an immediate danger to self or others. Violent action that is destructive of property may necessitate the use of an emergency safety intervention.
“Seclusion” requires all three of the following conditions to be met: (1) the student is placed in an enclosed area by school personnel; (2) the student is purposefully isolated from adults and peers; and (3) the student is prevented from leaving, or reasonably believes that the student will be prevented from leaving, the enclosed area.
“Chemical Restraint” means the use of medication to control a student’s violent physical behavior or restrict a student’s freedom of movement.
Emergency Safety Interventions
“Mechanical Restraint” means any device or object used to limit a student’s movement.
“Physical Restraint” means bodily force used to substantially limit a student’s movement.
“Physical Escort” means the temporary touching or holding the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back of a student who is acting out for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe location.
“Time-out” means a behavioral intervention in which a student is temporarily removed from a learning activity without being confined.
Prohibited Types of Restraint
All staff members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions with all students:
Using face-down (prone) physical restraint;
Using face-up (supine) physical restraint;
Using physical restraint that obstructs the student’s airway;
Using physical restraint that impacts a student’s primary mode of communication;
Using chemical restraint, except as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional for treatment
of a medical or psychiatric condition; and
Use of mechanical restraint, except:
Protective or stabilizing devices required by law or used in accordance with an order from a
licensed healthcare professional;
○ Any device used by law enforcement officers to carry out law enforcement duties; or
○ Seatbelts and other safety equipment used to secure students during transportation.
Training
All staff members shall be trained regarding the use of positive behavioral intervention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and prevention techniques. Such training shall be consistent with nationally recognized training programs on the use of emergency safety interventions. The intensity of the training provided will depend upon the employee’s position. Administrators, licensed staff members, and other staff deemed most likely to need to restrain a student will be provided more intense training than staff who do not work directly with students in the classroom. District and building administration shall make the determination of the intensity of training required by each position.
Each school building shall maintain documentation regarding the training that was provided and a list of participants.
Notification and Documentation
The principal or designee shall provide written notification to the student’s parents any time that ESI is used with a student. Such notification must be provided within two (2) school days.
In addition, each building shall maintain documentation any time ESI is used with a student. Such documentation must include all of the following:
Date and time of the intervention, Type of intervention, Length of time the intervention was used, and School personnel who participated in or supervised the intervention.
All such documentation shall be provided to the building principal, who shall be responsible for providing copies of such documentation to the superintendent on at least a biannual basis. At least once per school year, each building principal or designee shall review the documentation of ESI incidents with appropriate staff members to consider the appropriateness of the use of ESI in those instances.
Reporting Data
District administration shall report ESI data to the state department of education as required.
Local Dispute Resolution Process
The board of education encourages parents to attempt to resolve issues relating to the use of ESI informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent before filing a formal complaint with the board. In the event that the complaint is resolved informally, the administrator must provide a written report of the informal resolution to the superintendent and the parents and retain a copy of the report at the school. The superintendent will share the informal resolution with the board of education and provide a copy to the state department of education.
If the issues are not resolved informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent, the parents may submit a formal written complaint to the board of education by providing a copy of the complaint to the clerk of the board and the superintendent.
Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the board president shall assign an investigator to review the complaint and report findings to the board as a whole. Such investigator may be a board member, a school
administrator selected by the board, or a board attorney. Such investigator shall be informed of the obligation to maintain confidentiality of student records and shall report the findings and recommended action to the board in executive session.
Any such investigation must be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the formal written complaint by the board clerk and superintendent. On or before the 30th day after receipt of the written complaint, the board shall adopt written findings of fact and, if necessary, appropriate corrective action. A copy of the written findings of fact and any corrective action adopted by the board shall only be provided to the parents, the school, and the state department of education.
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEARThe board may extend the regular academic year. The superintendent shall be responsible for preparing a plan and presenting it to the board. The board may extend the regularly scheduled academic year because of the following types of circumstances which are stated by way of illustration and not by way of limitation: adverse weather conditions, building maintenance problems, personnel problems, public health reasons, or budgetary problems.
The board may require extended learning opportunities for students not meeting minimum academic requirements as defined by the board. Students may be assigned to extended academic sessions including, but not limited to: before- or after-school, Saturday school, or summer sessions.
FIELD TRIPSField trips within our community and nearby points of interest are scheduled by classroom teachers throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum. Parents will receive notices of field trips well in advance of the scheduled trip date and will be asked to sign the field trip permission form. A student must have a signed permission form to go on any field trip. Sometimes a small amount of money may be requested from each student to help defray facility use costs and meal money. Parents accompanying classes on field trips should consider that their role is to assist in supervision of all. The classroom teacher must approve this prior to the trip. However, due to the nature of the field trips, smaller siblings are asked not to attend with the parents. All parents are expected to follow school rules and guidelines while accompanying classes on field trips.
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMStudents may buy school breakfasts/lunches or may bring their meal from home. All meals will be eaten in the lunchroom. USD #398 has a closed lunch hour.
Free and Reduced lunches are available for limited income families. Information about free and reduced lunches is sent out in the August USD 398 District Newsletter, available at enrollment, or can be picked up from the school and district offices. If at any time during the school year the family income should decline, contact the school to obtain an application for free or reduce breakfasts/lunches. Inquiries will be kept confidential.
PBES Breakfast Prices Lunch Prices Extra Milk $1.60 $2.40 $ .45
Accounts will be set up for each student. Students that reach ZERO in their account will not be allowed a Federally Funded Meal. Our Food Service Accountant will keep track of each student’s account status, and updates will be given directly to the student(s) as well as being sent to each of their parents/guardians.
HEALTH POLICIES
The school only administers first aid for minor injuries occurring at school. In case of illness or serious injury, the parents will be notified immediately.
In certain circumstances when medication is necessary in order that the student remain in school, the school may cooperate with parents in the supervision of medication that the student will use. However, the medical person authorized to prescribe medication or the parent if it is a non-prescription medication must fill out appropriate documentation.
School personnel shall not be required to be custodians of any medication except as required by a written order of a licensed medical person or in the case of nonprescription medication when requested in writing by the parents. 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.
Student Self-Administration of MedicationsThe self-administration of medication is allowed for eligible students in grades K–12. As used in this policy medication means a medicine for the treatment of anaphylaxis or asthma including, but not limited to, any medicine defined in current federal regulation as an inhaled bronchodilator or auto-injectable epinephrine. Self-administration is the student’s discretionary use of an approved medication for which the student has a prescription or written direction from a health care provider.
The student’s parent or guardian shall sign a statement acknowledging that the school districts and its officers, employees or agents incur no liability for damage, injury or death resulting directly or indirectly from the self-administration of medication and agreeing to release, indemnify and hold the schools and its officers, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims relating to the self- administration of medication allowed by this policy.
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS ( BOE: JGCB)Every student enrolled in a school in Kansas who has not already done so is required upon admission to school to present evidence of compliance with the Kansas School Immunization Law as amended. Immunizations required for school entry include: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio-myelitis, mumps, rubella (German measles) and measles (rubella). As an alternative to the inoculation certification a pupil shall present:
Certification from a licenses physician stating the physical condition of the child to be such that the tests or inoculations would seriously endanger the life of the child, or a written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose teachings are opposed to such inoculations, or a guardian that such inoculations are in process of being received and will be completed within 90 days after admission to school.
Non-compliance with the provisions of the K.S.A. 72-5209 as amended may result in the child being excluded from school until compliance of the law has occurred. Students who are not immunized against a particular disease(es) may be excluded from school during any outbreak. In each instance the building principal will notify the parent or guardian in writing of the date the child will be excluded from school. The notice shall:
(1) Indicate the reason for exclusion from school attendance; (2) State the pupil shall continue to be excluded until the pupil has complied with the law; and (3) Inform the parent or guardian that a hearing shall be afforded them upon request. (4) On the third consecutive day of absence due to exclusion, the student will be reported to the juvenile court as
truant.
Head Lice PolicyAny student determined by school officials to have lice will be excluded from class immediately, and will not be readmitted until such time as they present a release form from their doctor or the county health department or other proof that they have been treated.
Illness During the School DayIf a student becomes ill during the day, he/she may not leave without checking out through the office and the parent/guardian notified. The students may call a parent/guardian to make arrangements to be picked-up. Students not ill enough to leave school will remain in their classrooms. Students should be free from vomiting and/or fever for 24 hours before returning to school.
New StudentsThe state law requires that a child must be 3 years old on or before August 31 of the school year he/she starts preschool; must be 5 years old on or before August 31 of the school year he/she starts kindergarten. First grade students must be 6 years old on or before August 31 of the school year.
Kindergarten and all students from out of state enrolling in USD# 398 will need to bring the following:*a copy of the original birth certificate (this must be the STATE certificate)*proof of immunizations
Hepatitis B – (3 shots)DTAP – (5 shots)OPV – (5 shots)HIB – (4 shots)MMR – (2 shots)Varicella – (2 shots)
In each school year every pupil enrolling in the Peabody-Burns School District for the first time or such student as designated by school authority shall present evidence that such test and inoculations as specified by the Kansas Certification of Immunization have been received. If additional immunizations are necessary, these must be completed within 90 calendar days after admission to school
HOMEWORK POLICYHomework, in general, is an extension of the guided practice begun in the classrooms. Study periods are scheduled daily for children to complete most of their work at school under the supervision of the teachers. Children are urged to take advantage of this plan. Homework can be kept to a minimum if students apply themselves during the day.
To allow for individual differences (some children work more slowly) children may take home work, not completed during the class or study period, and return it completed the next day.
Free time after school, reading, and other educationally-directed activities are very important to a child’s growth and development. Parents are encouraged to assist their children at home by listening to them read, by working with them on word flash cards, by letter formation at the primary level, and by working on math facts, spelling words, and, diction. If students miss school, or get behind, they will have more work to complete at home. Make-up work should be completed within a reasonable time.
Make-Up PolicyAll classroom teachers will allow 1+1 day for every 1 day missed because of illness to make up daily assignments. Teachers must be notified at least one day ahead of time in order to have assignments ready for prearranged absences. Assignments will be due the morning the student returns to school in order to receive full credit.
HOURS7:25 am Supervision begins7:30 - 7:45 am Breakfast 7:55 am Classes Begin. Students are to be in attendance and prepared to start the
class period at this time, NOT just arriving.
11:30 – 11:55 am K, 2nd & 5th Grades Lunch12:00 – 12:25 pm 1st, 3rd & 4th Grades Lunch
3:20 pm Bus Students dismissed3:25 pm School dismissed3:40 pm All students must be out of the building unless under supervision.
Any student still at school at 3:40 pm will be sent to this program and families will be billed for the day.If you have any questions regarding this program, please do not hesitate to call the school.
INTERROGATION AND INVESTIGATIONSBuilding administrators and others designated by the superintendent may conduct investigations and question students about infractions of school rules or the student conduct code.
If there is reason to believe a violation of a criminal law has been committed, the principal shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and may request further investigation of the alleged violation.
LIBRARY POLICYIn addition to having access to hundreds of books for checkout, our library has many volumes of reference materials for the students to use.
1. Every student has the opportunity to visit the library once a week. Students may check out materials during that time during or during the afternoon with the teacher’s permission.
2. All materials are checked out for two weeks at a time. The librarian determines the number of items their students check out at a time.
3. If materials are not returned on time, an overdue notice is sent to the student. After three overdue notices have been sent, a bill for the cost of the item will be mailed to the parent. Additional bills will then be sent monthly until the item is paid for or returned.
4. Students may not check out materials if they have any item that is overdue. 5. The cost for lost items varies due to cost of replacement. If necessary, arrangements can be
made for small weekly payments. If items are never returned or paid for, they are treated like other unpaid school fees.
6. If an item is damaged beyond further use, the student will be asked to pay for the damaged item.7. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of how many items they have, when they are
due, and to make sure they are returned on time, and in good condition.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMSDuring the year, articles of clothing are often placed on the lost and found hooks. Occasionally parents will be reminded to check the hooks for their child’s clothing. Articles that have not been claimed by the owners by the end of the school year will be given to the Et Cetea Shop..
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIESIn order for a maximum amount of learning to occur, it is extremely important that parents and teachers work together in a positive and supportive manner. Parents can help the school in the following ways:
1. Have your child get plenty of sleep, a healthy diet including a good breakfast, and clean comfortable clothing.
2. Be sure your child’s emotional needs are met to the best of your ability (love, security, affection, etc.).
3. Try to meet your child’s mental needs. Different activities are appropriate at different ages. Provide meaningful mental activities such as puzzles, reading, games, etc., instead of only television, radio, record players or video games.
4. Keep the school office informed of any telephone number changes at home or parent’s place of employment.
5. Support school-sponsored activities like PTO, programs, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Open House, etc.
6. When a child is tardy it will be considered unexcused unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the administration; i.e. – oversleeping is not an excused absence.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCESParent-Teacher conferences are scheduled once each fall. The parent’s/guardian’s attendance at conferences is very important. A parent/guardian may request a conference with the child’s teacher at any time during the school year. Please make every effort to meet with the teacher if you receive such a request.
Grade Reports to Parents Progress Reports will be issued at mid-term of each 9-week period. Grade Reports will be issued at the end of each of the 9-week periods.
You may also view your child’s attendance, performance and behavior on www.goedustar.com. You must have your login and password to access information for your child 24/7 using goedustar. This information will be available from the school office.
Grading ScaleA 100 - 90B 89 - 80C 79 - 70D 69 - 60F 59 – 00
PERSONAL PROPERTYStudents are not to bring tape players, video games, cellular phones, beepers, laser pen lights, electronic gadgets, fingernail polish, or similar items to school. Items which are valuable, dangerous or disruptive are not appropriate at school without special permission granted by the principal prior to their appearance at school. Items are left in book bags at the students’ risk. Items that are disruptive or pose a threat to students and/or staff will be confiscated and not returned. The school is not responsible for personal items. Personal items confiscated by the teacher will be kept until such time that they are picked up by the parent.
PROMOTION, RETENTION AND ACCELERATIONThe rate of a child’s progress through the school program is based on each child’s unique needs. The decision to promote, retain or accelerate students is based on consideration of all facets of child development. Parents are always involved and must give their consent when retention or acceleration of students is considered. District procedures must also be followed.
RECESS POLICYWeather permitting; students may be given recess periods each day. The classroom teacher will determine the time and amount of recess. Decision to have outside recess during cold weather depends upon the temperature, wind chill factor, and outdoor conditions. Students should always dress accordingly for outside recess. A note from home is required before a child will be excused from recess. Students will have supervised indoor recess on days when bad weather prevents outside recess.
ROOM PARENTSParents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer to help with their child’s classroom parties and activities. You may volunteer by filling out the PBES-PTO form in the enrolment packet or by contacting the PBES-PTO
TESTINGStudents in Peabody-Burns Elementary School take several tests throughout the year. In addition, all new students are evaluated in the areas of Reading and Math to help ensure the student’s success.Kansas State Assessments are given in the spring. The results of these tests are shared with the parents. The following schedule indicates which State Assessments are given to which grade levels:
Assessment GradesMathematics 3-5Reading 3-5Science 5
SCHOOL CLOSING1. In the event of inclement weather or mechanical breakdown, school may be closed or starting time
delayed. The same conditions may also necessitate early dismissal. These events will be announced through the district’s Personal Alert System, over radio stations KFDI, KFTI, KFXJ, KYQQ, and KICT and television stations KSNW, KAKE, and KWCH. In addition to the district’s Personal Alert System, school closings and delays will also be posted on FACEBOOK and on our webpage www.usd398.net. Reports in the morning will be between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m. Please do not call the school or the principal’s house. Telephone lines must be kept open for emergencies.
2. It is recommended that each family formulate a plan of action in the event that school is dismissed early. Young children must know what they are to do when they arrive home earlier than usual if parents are not there to receive them. A copy of this plan can be filed with the child’s school.
3. Bus drivers will not travel roads that appear to them dangerous or impassable.4. In order for the Alert System to work effectively, parents need to have up-to-date phone numbers and
email addresses on file at school.
STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS & RECORDSIdentifiable student images shall not be posted on district or school websites without prior written permission from the student and, if under 18, the student's parent or guardian. The mailing address, telephone number or other personally identifiable information about any student shall not be posted on district or school web sites. All applicable requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) shall be followed.
Individual student files are not available for public inspection. The custodian of student records shall disclose the student’s educational records only as provided for in policy. (For more information, see BOE Policy)
VACATIONSVacations are only excused if the student is with immediate family or excused by a family member and has notified the school in advance. The student must make prior arrangements with the teachers in order to make up assignments.
VIDEO CAMERASThe district may, and will, use video cameras to monitor student activity. Video cameras may be used to monitor students in or around any district facility. Video recordings shall be considered a student record for administrative use.
VISITOR PERMITSParents and guardians are encouraged and invited to visit the school to become acquainted with the program. Upon arrival, please report to the office and sign the Visitor Log. You will be given a visitor’s pass that is required to be worn during your stay. THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS DURING A NORMAL SCHOOL DAY. Messages to students, teachers, or other employees may be left in the office and will be delivered to the individual. No students (i.e.: friends, relatives) will be allowed to attend class with any USD #398 student.