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REVISED JULY 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Welcome/Cell Phone Update/Family Vacations ........................................................................... i
Student & Parent Handbook Signature Page ............................................................................... ii
2013-14 School Calendar ............................................................................................................ iii
Staff & Faculty/Class Advisors ................................................................................................... iv
Directory Information/Data Privacy ............................................................................................ v
CHAPTER 1 – STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURES
Statement of Policy ................................................................................................................. 1-10
Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 1-1
Levels of Violations and Consequences .................................................................................. 1-2
Code of Behavior Violations ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Safety Violations .............................................................................................................. 1-2 - 1-3
Violations Against Others, Property ................................................................................ 1-4 – 1-5
Attendance & Dress Violations ....................................................................................... 1-5 – 1-6
Other Prohibited Violations ..................................................................................................... 1-6
Bus Violations ........................................................................................................................... 1-7
Lunch Violations ....................................................................................................................... 1-7
After School Expectations......................................................................................................... 1-8
Assemblies ................................................................................................................................ 1-8
Use of Phones ............................................................................................................................ 1-8
Study Halls ................................................................................................................................ 1-8
Student Driving and Parking ..................................................................................................... 1-9
Detention ................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Suspension ..................................................................................................................... 1-9 – 1-10
Visitors .................................................................................................................................... 1-10
Leaving School........................................................................................................................ 1-10
Absences From School ............................................................................................................ 1-11
Excused/Unexcused Absences ................................................................................................ 1-11
Hunting .................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Tardies ..................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Truancy ................................................................................................................................... 1-12
College Visits .......................................................................................................................... 1-12
Fire Drills ................................................................................................................................ 1-12
Accidents ................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Lockers .................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Fund Raising ........................................................................................................................... 1-12
Posters/Signs ........................................................................................................................... 1-13
Daily Information .................................................................................................................... 1-13
Class Period Time Schedule.................................................................................................... 1-13
CHAPTER 2 – ACTIVITIES
Philosophy & Fundamentals ............................................................................................ 2-1 – 2-2
Guidelines for Athletes & Fine Artists............................................................................. 2-2 - 2-5
Minnesota State High School League Eligibility Rules ................................................. 2-6 - 2-10
Concussion Management ........................................................................................................ 2-11
Minnesota State High School League Eligibility Statement ................................................... 2-12
Minnesota State High School League Health Questionnaire .................................................. 2-13
Category One & Two Activities .................................................................................. 2-14 - 2-15
Student Fee Regulations .......................................................................................................... 2-16
Student Activity Fees .............................................................................................................. 2-17
CHAPTER 3 – YOUR EDUCATION PROGRAM
Graduation-Your Goal .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Credits for Graduation............................................................................................................... 3-1
Post- Secondary Option Act ...................................................................................................... 3-1
Registration for Classes............................................................................................................. 3-1
Student Schedule Change Policy ..................................................................................... 3-1 - 3-2
Marking/Grade Point Averages................................................................................................. 3-3
Class Rank ................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................. 3-3
National Honor Society ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Graduation Requirements................................................................................................. 3-5 – 3-8
College Admission Requirements ............................................................................................. 3-9
Parental Curriculum Review ..................................................................................................... 3-9
CHAPTER 4 – FACILITIES, DEPARTMENTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Library ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Lunch Program .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Physical Education .................................................................................................................... 4-1
Chemical Awareness ................................................................................................................. 4-1
Lost and Found .......................................................................................................................... 4-2
Guidance Services ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
Health Service ........................................................................................................................... 4-2
Hearing and Vision/Scoliosis Screening ................................................................................... 4-2
Children with Special Needs ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Latex .......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Immunization Requirements ..................................................................................................... 4-3
POLICIES AND FORMS
Medication Policy ..................................................................................................................... 4-4
Physician Order/Self Administration .............................................................................. 4-5 - 4-7
Senior Privileges ....................................................................................................................... 4-8
Nondiscrimination Statement .................................................................................................... 4-9
Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ......................................................................... 4-9 – 4-10
Harassment and Violence ............................................................................................. 4-11 - 4-16
Tobacco Free ............................................................................................................... 4-17 – 4-18
Search of Student Lockers ........................................................................................... 4-18 – 4-19
Student Attendance ...................................................................................................... 4-20 – 4-24
Discipline ..................................................................................................................... 4-24 – 4-34
Fundraising ................................................................................................................... 4-34 – 4-36
Bullying ……………………………………………………………… .................... 4-36 – 4-39
Student Medication ...................................................................................................... 4-39 – 4-41
Student Surveys ............................................................................................................ 4-41 – 4-44
Sexual Discrimination .................................................................................................. 4-44 – 4-48
Internet Use .................................................................................................................. 4-48 – 4-52
Violence Prevention ..................................................................................................... 4-52 – 4-55
Hazing .......................................................................................................................... 4-55 – 4-56
Pupil Fair Dismissal Act .......................................................................................................... 4-57 – 4-62
August 2013
Dear Students and Families,
I want to welcome you to the 2013-2014 school year. Each year begins with a promise of
greatness and this is no exception. The staff of Wabasha-Kellogg Secondary strives to
provide opportunities to the students for them to learn and excel in academics and activities.
The combined efforts of the staff, students, and parents/guardians can elevate each student to
his or hers highest potential. It is this combined effort that will facilitate the climate
necessary to fulfill the promise of greatness 2013-2014 can bring.
This handbook that you have received contains valuable information. In here, you will find
the school calendar, expectations for the students, guidelines the district follows, reference to
specific policies and general information. Take the time to review the handbook together. It
is expected that the information contained in the handbook is read and understood, because
the information presented is used consistently by the staff at W-K. Please note that the
handbook covers numerous situations, however, it is not an exhaustive list. Situations do
arise that must be addressed and the staff of W-K do their best to address them in an
appropriate manner.
I encourage each of you to communicate freely with the staff at W-K. Effective
communication will benefit all involved individuals. Communication can take many forms,
and the message can be about a wide range of topics such as praise about a situation,
problems that have occurred, or issues of safety. Working together can make all the
difference and promote success.
I look forward to your support. Together, we will make this a great year.
Sincerely,
Rob Stewart, Principal
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We have received a copy of the Wabasha-Kellogg
Student-Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014
school year. We have read and understand the
policies and procedures outlined in this
handbook. Please realize that this is not an
exhaustive list of situations that can occur in a
public school, but is a guideline to determine appropriate
consequences.
Parent Signature ____________________________ Date _______________
Student Signature ___________________________ Date _______________
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Dear Parent / Guardian:
We are asking your permission to use photos and/or videos, etc. of your child’s
likeness and voice during the school year (Wabasha Herald, etc).
Yes, I give permission _____ No, I do not give permission _____
Student Name ___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________________________
***DO NOT TEAR THIS SHEET OUT TO RETURN***
(Students will bring home a separate sheet for parent signature)
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S M T W T F S 1 Elementary Office 1 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSED thru July 31st 2 Classes Resume 3 47 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 Independence Day-Holiday Observed 2 Begin 3rd Quarter & 2nd Semester 5 6 7 8 9 10 1114 15 16 17 18 19 20 ALL Offices Closed 12 13 14 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 2528 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31
6 Parent Teacher Conferences
S M T W T F S 7 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. S M T W T F S
1 2 3 12 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 7 Parent Teacher Conferences 1
4 5 6 8 9 10 13 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 Noon (NO SCHOOL) 2 3 4 5 8
11 16 17 14 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 14 Early Release for Students 9 10 11 12 13 1518 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 First Day of School 12:40 p.m. - Staff In Service 16 18 19 20 21 2225 26 27 28 29 30 31 17 President's Day - NO SCHOOL 23 24 25 26 27 28
17 School Closing Makeup #1
S M T W T F S 2 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL S M T W T F S
1 3 4 5 6 7 23 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 13 End of 3rd Quarter (49 Days) 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 26 Parent Teacher Conferences 14 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 2 3 4 5 6 7 815 16 17 18 19 20 21 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 17 March Break - NO SCHOOL 9 10 11 12 1522 24 25 28 27 Parent Teacher Conferences 18 Beginning of Fourth Quarter 16 19 20 21 2229 30 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 Noon (NO SCHOOL) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
16 Early Release for Students
S M T W T F S 12:40 p.m. - Staff In Service 18 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 End of 1st Quarter ( 42 Days) 21 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 MEA Convention - NO SCHOOL 21 School Closing Makeup #2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 19 18 MEA Convention - NO SCHOOL 13 14 15 16 17 19
20 23 24 25 26 21 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 20 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 22 Beginning of Second Quarter 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S 4 Honor Band & Choir Festival 18 Graduation - 2:00 p.m. S M T W T F S1 2 NO SCHOOL 22 End of 4th Quarter ( 46 Days) 1 2 3
3 5 6 7 8 9 28 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL End of 2nd Semester ( 95 Days) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 22 Last Day for Students 11 12 13 14 15 16 1717 18 19 20 21 22 23 177 Student Contact Days 19 20 21 2424 25 26 27 30 23 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
188 Faculty Days
23 School Closing Makeup #3
S M T W T F S 19 End of 2nd Quarter ( 40 Days) 27 Becomes Workshop Day S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 End of 1st Semester (82 Days) if Makeup Day #3 is Needed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 Workshop Day - NO SCHOOL 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 21 23-27 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 28 30-31 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 29 30
WABASHA-KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT #811 2013-2014 School Calendar - School Board Revised 5/15/13
July, 2013 July January January, 2014 - School Board Approved 11/21/12
November, 2013 November May May, 2014
February
August, 2013 August February, 2014
September, 2013 September March, 2014
March
October, 2013 April April, 2014
October
School Quarter/Semester Beginning of Quarter School
NOTE: "School Closing Makeup" Days are Alternate School Days DEPENDENT on Emergency Closure Days - Will Take BOARD Action before Authorized as a Make Up Day.
December, 2013 December June, 2014
June
First Day of School Resumes Early Dismissal Late Start NO SCHOOL Conferences Beginning/End of School Resumes/ Workshop Graduation Last Day of
SECONDARY STAFF AND FACULTY
Superintendent of Schools Secondary Faculty Ext.
Jim Freihammer 269 Jonathan Auge Jr. High Math 132
Board of Education Tara Biever Social Studies 136
Lalena Blaschko Amanda Christiansen Business 101
John Danckwart, Jr. Anita Diesslin Media 221
Holly Diepenbrock Sherry El-Nashaar Art 111
Roland Kallstrom Dean Gunnarson Choir 120
Allen Nelson Beth Hajek Counseling 254
Rita Rabehl Ryan Hoch Jr. High Social 133
Phil Rosendale Neil Hedquist Industrial Tech 144
Glen Irvin Spanish 135
District Office Lynn Johnson Math 102
Tammy Wobbe 261 Christopher Keller Math 115
Jean Feils 262 Tim Klingbeil Phy Ed/Health 152
Michael Kropp Social Studies 137
Secondary Principal/Activity Supervisor Lauren Lund English 127
Rob Stewart 210 Cris Medina English 138
Sarah Niemeyer Jr. High Science 125
Facility Coordinator Nola Nilsson Fam/Con/Sci 141
Nick Richmond 253 Pauline Obmascher Special Ed 142
Heidi Purvis Jr. High English 134
Secretaries Ashley Scheelshelye Phy Ed/Health 131
Ann Meyer 251 Stephanie Scheibe Band 153
Denise Winters 252 Brianne Schumacher Biology 126
Michael Schumacher Computer/Math 220
Support Staff Cynthia Taplin-Mason Special Ed 122
Kate Binner Sara Lingbeck John Thyren Physical Science 124
Barb Heins Jim Livingstone
Robert Galewski Dan Losinski
Diane Geary Mark Noll Food Service Supervisor
Teresa Haessig Jody Wobbe Annette Hedquist 204
Sherrie Kjeseth Gail Wodele
Liaison Officer
Jesse Vold 257
7th Grade Advisors
Social Worker
Ryan Hoch Heidi Purvis Jon Auge TBD 201
8th Grade Advisors
Sarah
Niemeyer
Amanda
Christiansen
Nola Nilsson
Nurses
Freshmen Advisors Heather Olson / Tera Binner 214EL
256HS John Thyren Neil Hedquist
Sophomore Advisors School Psychologist
Brianne Schumacher Lynn Johnson Gail Evenson 202
Junior Advisors
Cynthia Taplin-Mason Community Education
Senior Advisors Jon Stern, Director 210
Beth Hajek TBD Lori Dunagan, Coordinator 258
Amy Gusa, Administrative Assistant 259
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools proposes to designate the following personally
identifiable information contained in a student’s education record as “Directory Information,”
and it will disclose that information without prior written consent.
The student’s name
Address
Telephone listing
Photograph
Grade level
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weights and heights of members of athletic teams
Degrees, honors and awards received.
Within the first three weeks of each school year, the Wabasha School District will publish an
annual letter to parents with the above or a revised list that it proposes to designate as
directory information. For students enrolling after the notice is published, the list will be
given to the student’s parent or the eligible student at the time and place of enrollment.
After the parents of eligible students have been notified, they will have two weeks (14
calendar days) to advise the school district in writing (a letter to the school Superintendent’s
Office) of any or all of the items they refuse to permit the district to designate as directory
information about that student.
At the end of the two week period, each student’s records will be appropriately
marked by the record custodians to indicate the items the district will designate as directory
information about that student. This designation will remain in effect until it is modified by
the written direction of the student’s parent or the eligible student.
See Policy 515-Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
DATA PRIVACY
The school district recognizes its responsibility in regard to the collection, maintenance and
dissemination of pupil records and the protection of the privacy rights of students as provided
in federal law and state statutes.
The following procedures and policies regarding the protection and privacy of parents and
students are adopted by the school district, pursuant to the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 1232g,
et seq., (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) 34 C.F.R. Part 99 and consistent with
the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 and
Minn. Rules Pts. 1205.0100 to 1205.2000.
REASONABLE FORCE
Under MN State Law, reasonable force by a teacher, school employee, bus driver or other
agent of a school district when it is necessary under the circumstances to restrain a student or
prevent bodily harm or death to another is allowed. This law does not allow corporal
punishment, nor aversive and deprivation procedures.
AUTHORIZATIONS
Permission forms, absent notes and other school communications must be signed by the
parent of the student. If a step-parent or other assigned adult is to sign forms for the student,
documentation granting this privilege must be on record in the high school office. This
documentation must be signed by both biological parents when possible.
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Chapter 1 STUDENT CODE OF BEHAVIOR and PROCEDURES
STATEMENT OF POLICY
It is the position of the Independent School District 811 that a fair and equitable school
discipline policy will contribute to the quality of a student’s educational experience. Without
discipline, order and a safe environment in the schools, learning cannot occur. Therefore, this
district-wide discipline policy has been adopted. It is the responsibility of the School Board,
administrators, teachers and support staff to safeguard the health and safety of each student.
The School Board and district administrators will support district personnel who, in dealing
with students on disciplinary matters, act in accordance with state statute, state board of
education regulations and this policy.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All students shall be held individually responsible for their behavior and for knowing
and obeying the Code of Student Conduct in this handbook. All students have the right to
an education and the right to learn. Additionally, students have the right to be safe and
supported in an environment that places education as a top priority.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION OPTIONS It is the general policy of the school district to utilize progressive discipline to the extent
reasonable and appropriate based upon the specific facts and circumstances of student
misconduct. The specific form of discipline chosen in a particular case is solely within the
discretion of the school district. At a minimum, violation of school district rules, regulations,
policies or procedures will result in discussion of the violation and a verbal warning. The
school district shall, however, impose more severe disciplinary sanctions for any violation,
including exclusion or expulsion, if warranted by the student’s misconduct in a single instance
and/or repeated violations. Considerations that will be used to determine the consequence
include intent, response, cooperation, history and other extenuating circumstances.
Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:
A. Student conference with teacher, principal, counselor or other school district
personnel, and verbal warning;
B. Parent contact
C. Parent conference
D. Removal from class
E. In-school suspension
F. Suspension from extracurricular activities
G. Detention or restriction of privileges
H. Loss of school privileges
I. In-school monitoring or revised class schedule
J. Referral to support services
K. Referral to community resources or outside agency services
L. Financial and/or other appropriate restitution
M. Referral to police, other law enforcement agencies, or other appropriate authorities
N. A request for a petition to be filed in district court for juvenile delinquency
adjudication
O. Out-of-school suspension under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
P. Preparation of an admission or readmission plan
Q. Expulsion under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
R. Exclusion under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
S. Other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the school district
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LEVELS OF VIOLATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
*** Severe violations, indicated by three asterisks, are actions that are illegal, or
jeopardize student safety, or significantly impair a student(s) ability to learn or a staff
member’s ability to do their job. The accumulation of any level of violations may become
severe based on patterns of problems, intent or the attitude of the violator. Base consequences
for severe violations will result in five days out of school suspension and possible
recommendation for expulsion. Alternate appropriate consequences may be assigned based
on circumstances at the discretion of administration. Repeated intentional violation will result
in a ten day suspension and a review of educational alternatives.
**Major violations, indicated by two asterisks, are actions that are slightly less severe
but may cause significant harm and impair the educational process. These violations will be
treated as severe if the circumstances dictate, such as repeat violations or an uncooperative
attitude by the violator. Consequences will be either in-school suspension, out of school
suspension or other alternate appropriate consequence.
*Moderate violations, indicated by one asterisk, are less significant in their impact on
the school setting if they are corrected. If these violations are errors in judgment, they can be
considered part of the educational experience of secondary school. Consequences may be
minimal (provided the student takes ownership for the violation and accepts the
consequences), such as parent contact, detention, loss of privileges or restitution. However,
moderate violations can escalate to a major or very severe violations and consequences, if the
students reaction causes further violations or the student demonstrates disregard for his/her
behavior.
SUMMMARY of VIOLATIONS and BASE CONSEQUENCES
First Violation Second Violation
Severe *** 5 day OSS and/or expulsion 10 day OSS and/or expulsion
Major ** 1-2 day ISS or 1-2 day OSS 2-4 day OSS
Moderate * Conference or Detention and/or LOP Detention or ISS and/or LOP
+Consequences may be reduced if appropriate forms of restitution and/or corrective
educational components are agreed upon supported by the collaborative efforts of
parent(s)/guardian(s)
+Consequences may be increased if violations are compounded or repeated, the violator
demonstrates no willingness to alter the behavior or own his or her actions
+Depending on the violation, it may also result in a MSHSL violation as well
Out-of-school suspension = OSS
In-school-suspension = ISS
Loss of privileges upon return to school = LOP
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GRADUATING SENIORS Graduating seniors who receive a violation that results in disciplinary action which extends
beyond the graduation ceremony, will be prohibited from participating in the graduation
exercises.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR VIOLATIONS The following are examples of unacceptable behavior subject to disciplinary action by the
school district. This list is not all inclusive. Any student who engages in any of these
activities shall be disciplined in accordance with this policy. This policy applies to all school
buildings, school grounds, and school property; school-sponsored activities or trips; school
bus stops; school buses, school vehicles, school contracted vehicles, or any other vehicles
approved for school district purposes; the area of entrance or departure from school premises
or events; and all school-related functions. This policy also applies to any student whose
conduct at any time or in any place interferes with or obstructs the mission or operations of
the school district or the safety or welfare of the student, other students or employees.
Code of Behavior Conduct means students are to follow the MSHSL code of
conduct while they are in enrolled at W-K. A student found to be in violation of any school,
city, and state laws will lose his/her eligibility in all MSHSL activities for a period of time as
determined by the Activity Director and Principal. Violations such as damage to property,
verbal/physical assault or harassment, toilet papering, the use of technology for the purpose of
harassing or threatening other persons, etc. will be considered a violation of MSHSL Bylaw
206.00. The Code of Conduct begins once a student signs the MSHSL Athletic or Fine Arts
Eligibility Statement and goes year round until the conclusion of the student’s senior year
activities.
SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1. Possessing, using or distributing a weapon*** or any object, device or instrument
having the appearance of a weapon. A “weapon” means any object, device or instrument
designed as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or
which may be used to inflict self-injury including, but not limited to, any firearm, whether
loaded or unloaded; airguns; pellet guns; BB guns; all knives; blades; clubs; metal knuckles;
numchucks; throwing stars; chains, explosives; fireworks; mace and other propellants;
stunguns; ammunition; poisons; arrows; and objects that have been modified to serve as a
weapon. This definition includes weapons which are broken or non-functional, look-alike
guns; toy guns; and any object that is a facsimile of a real weapon. (see weapons policy)
Also, the use of any object as a weapon**/*** (i.e., belts, combs, pencils, files,
scissors, etc.), attempting to inflict bodily harm and/or intimidate**.
2. False fire alarms***, bomb threats***, and arson***are all criminal offenses
and will result in a police contact along with school consequences including suspension and
recommendation for expulsion.
3. Fighting*** where blows are struck or attempted, or other aggressive acts (kicking,
scratching, etc.) where malice or injury is intended; or confrontational, threatening
behavior*/** that may instigate a fight; or promoting or instigating** confrontations or other actions that lead or attempt to lead others into a fight. A police
contact, along with school consequences, may result.
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4. Potentially dangerous activity*/** that could or does inflict bodily harm upon
another person, even though accidental or in the context of playing or having fun. This
includes the inappropriate use of laser pointers or releasing chemicals in the school for the
purpose of causing a disturbance; ie stinkbombs..
5. Using, possessing, distributing, or being under the influence of illegal drugs*** or
alcohol*** or other intoxicating substances or look-alike substances; using, possessing, or
distributing tobacco** or tobacco paraphernalia; using, possessing, or distributing items or
articles that are illegal or harmful**/*** to persons or property including, but not limited
to, drug paraphernalia that is manufactured or home made (For more information see drug
policy). A police contact, along with school consequences, will result.
6. Using** or possessing* an ignition device, including a butane or disposable lighter or
matches, except where the device is used in a manner authorized by the school.
VIOLATIONS AGAINST OTHERS 7. Profanity*/**/*** or obscene language, which includes any casual conversations or
comments that are overheard by others*; or loud or directed comments with disregard for
others*/**; to severe violations that would include profanity or abusive language directed at
others** or staff***. In addition to school consequences, this may result in police contact.
8. Verbal assaults**/***, or verbally abusive behavior, including, but not limited to,
use of language that is discriminatory, abusive, obscene, threatening, intimidating or that
degrades other people. In addition to school consequences, this may result in police contact.
9. Bullying,*/**/*** intentional verbal or physical actions against a victim, such as name
calling, making jokes about, teasing, pushing, kicking, spitting, intimidating, tampering with
property or recruiting other students to demean the victim. In order to be considered
bullying, the following conditions must apply: An in balance of power and/or intent to harm
and threat of further aggression.
10. Harassment*/**/*** inappropriate, abusive, offensive, threatening, or demeaning
actions based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Repeated or objectively
offensive harassment*** will be considered a severe violation. A formal harassment
complaint may be filed in the Principal’s Office (see harassment policy).
11. Hazing**/***committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into
committing an act, that creates a risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be
initiated into or affiliated with a student organization, or group, or for other reasons (see
hazing policy).
12. Insubordination or defiance of authority*/**/***, which includes failure to
comply with a reasonable request; demeaning, impertinent or disrespectful language, actions,
names, labels, gestures or other forms of communication toward teachers or other school
district personnel. This includes the attempt to recruit, motivate or organize others to act in a
disrespectful manner, as listed above**. This also includes the failure to identify oneself or
the failure to go to the office and similar requests.
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13. Possession, distribution, display or verbal forms of slanderous**/***;
libelous**/*** comments, or other harmful forms of communication that harms a person’s
image or reputation.
14. Retaliation**/***includes physical altercations, threats, or recruiting others to harass,
bully, assault or find other means of getting revenge or continuing a conflict after an incident.
Retaliation after a re-entry meeting, mediation or other school interventions will be treated as
a severe violation.
VIOLATIONS AGAINST PROPERTY 15. Vandalism**/***, including damage to or destruction of school property or the
property of others. Restitution will be expected. Police referral will be made.
16. Theft***, possession of stolen property**/*** and extortion**/***.
17. Trespassing*/**, loitering* unauthorized usage, entry or; breaking and entering***
and entering lockers*/** that belong to others.
18. Posting*/** of materials without permission or unauthorized distribution.
19. Use of nuisance devices*/** or objects that interfere with the educational process or
cause disruption including, but not limited to, pagers, radios, headsets, remotes, i-pods, MP3
players, phones and other developing technology; or possession of laser pointers*. These
devices will be confiscated.
ATTENDANCE VIOLATIONS 20. Attendance problems*/** including, but not limited to, truancy, (including habitual
truancy**) excessive excused absenteeism, tardiness, skipping classes, leaving class without
permission, abuse of passes, leaving school grounds or designated areas without permission
(including designated lunch areas). Accumulation of more than three unexcused tardies
will result in one hour of detention. Each additional unexcused tardy will result in
another hour of detention. Unexcused tardies are accumulative from the beginning of
each semester.
DRESS VIOLATIONS 21. Student attire or personal grooming*/** which creates a danger to health or safety
or creates a disruption to the educational process;
prohibited attire includes:
Face masks, sunglasses or disguises
Hats, hoods, or any headwear (except when approved for special occasions)
Coats or jackets in class (except when special circumstances provide exception)
Short shorts or short mini-skirts that do not sufficiently extend down the leg or fail to
provide coverage (Defined as extending beyond the fingertips when arms are down at
side)
Halter tops, tube tops or other tops that expose the skin (midriff, back or chest etc.)
and other clothing that is not in keeping with community standards. This includes
strapless tops or those with “spaghetti straps”
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Any clothing that is ripped or torn or has openings in inappropriate places
Improperly fitting clothing or other clothing that exposes under garments or skin.
Clothing which bears a message, including double meaning messages, or is located so
that it is lewd, vulgar, or obscene
Apparel displaying or promoting products or activities that are illegal for use by
minors
Footwear that is hazardous or disruptive
Objectionable emblems, badges, symbols, signs, words, objects or pictures on clothing
or jewelry communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory to a
minority group, evidences gang membership or affiliation, or approves, advances or
provokes any form of religious, racial or sexual harassment and/or violence against
other individuals
BOOK BAGS: All backpacks and sports bags of any type must be kept in student
lockers or locker rooms during school hours.
OTHER PROHIBITED VIOLATIONS 22. Public Prohibited Displays of Affection*/** (see sexual harassment)
23. Falsification*/**/*** of any records, documents, notes or signatures;
tampering**/*** with, changing, or altering records or documents of the school district
by any method including, but not limited to, computer access** or other electronic means;
staging** or false reporting of dangerous or hazardous situations that do not exist.
24. Scholastic dishonesty which includes, but is not limited to, cheating*/** on a
school assignment or test, plagiarism, or collusion. This includes failure to cite. These
violations would result in loss of credit on that assignment or possible requirement to make up
work for partial credit.
25. Pornographic materials*/**; the possession or distribution of obscene materials or
attempt to access sites that contain these materials. (see sexual harassment policy and
computer use policy)
26. Gambling*, including, but not limited to, playing a game of chance for stakes.
27. Violation of parking* or school traffic** rules and regulations, including, but not
limited to, driving on school property in such a manner as to endanger persons or property;
parking in restricted or staff areas. Student that jeopardize safety or use their vehicle for any
violations will lose parking privileges. Students that park in non-designated student areas
may receive a parking citation.
28. Students that use school computers, including internet, e-mail and other
technology*/** shall comply with all aspects of the district technology policy. Students
are not allowed to use school computers to access inappropriate sites, play games, “chat,”
down load or install programs or make/design/circulate inappropriate material. Students
that abuse the privilege of using school technology will lose computer privileges (District
Policy 524). This includes carelessly making multiple copies of documents.
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29. W-K is a closed campus. With the exception of senior privileges, students are not to
leave the building for any reason. This does include going out to their cars during
school hours. PERMISSION TO RUN HOME AND GET SOMETHING STUDENTS
FORGOT WILL BE DENIED.
BUS VIOLATIONS 30. Violation of school bus or transportation rules or the School Bus Safety Policy. In
addition to all school rules listed above, bus expectations include:
Board and leave at designated stops
Remain at a safe distance when the bus is arriving
Remain seated while bus is moving. Seats may be assigned
Never tamper with the emergency door or other bus devices
Keep the aisle clear of objects and legs
Ride assigned buses only unless advanced permission is given
Walk in front of the bus when signaled by the driver on busy roads
No food or beverages consumed on the bus
Compliance with other requests of the driver
It is important to be aware that bus transportation is NOT a right, it is a privilege that may be
suspended at the discretion of school officials. Minimal consequences as outlined by the
board policy are:
1st Offense-Warning
2nd
Offense-1 day suspension from riding the bus
3rd
Offense-3 day suspension from riding the bus
4th
Offense-5 day suspension from riding the bus
5th
Offense-Suspended for longer periods of time or the remainder of the year
The principal shall have the discretion to impose lesser or greater consequences
LUNCH/CAFETERIA VIOLATIONS 31. Students are expected to act in a dignified manner, showing respect for others, during the
lunch period. Lunchtime is an opportunity to eat, socialize and relax with classmates.
Students will lose this freedom if they fail to act in a way that shows respect for the rights of
others. Some expectations during the lunch period include:
Lunch/Cafeteria Expectations:
Walk to lunch and take the appropriate next place in line as naturally occurs (no cutting)
Eat or dispose of all food and waste (no tossing, walk over to the basket)
Return all trays and utensils to the dishwashing area
No food or beverages may be taken from the cafeteria
No excessively loud or physical activity, rough housing, chasing, or throwing or kicking
objects
Students must remain in designated areas: cafeteria, gym (when supervised), and court
yard if weather permits (not in the IMC, locker bays, computer lab, halls, parking lot,
front entry, classrooms, etc.)
All other rules as listed in the handbook
Lunch violations will result in the loss of cafeteria privileges, restitution and parent contact.
Repeat violators will receive additional consequences.
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AFTER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
32. Students may not loiter in the school after 3:10 PM. Some students have school activities
that require them to wait for the start of the activity. In such cases, the activities must be
supervised by a staff member. These students may wait in the cafeteria but must maintain the
respectful behavior of the normal school day. Students are not allowed to wander around the
building or behave in a way that is dangerous, disruptive or disrespectful.
ASSEMBLIES
33. Assemblies are designed to be educational, as well as entertaining. They provide one of
the few opportunities in school to learn formal audience behavior. Regardless of the type of
program, courtesy demands that the student body be respectful and appreciative. In live
entertainment, unlike radio, television, or movies, the performers are very conscious of their
audiences. Talking, whispering, whistling, stamping of feet and booing are discourteous.
Yelling is appropriate only at pep-fest assemblies.
Proceed to the assembly area quietly and promptly. Find your seat quickly
When the speaker of the assembly asks for your attention, give it to him/her immediately
Be courteous to the performers and to your neighbors. Don't use an interval of applause
or the short time between numbers to start a conversation
Applaud in keeping with the occasion. Applause should be generous and courteous.
Never applaud during or after a devotional assembly
Do not leave the assembly until dismissed
Students that fail to follow behavioral expectations will lose the opportunity to attend school-
wide or large group programs.
PHONES AND CELL PHONES
34. The school has a local free phone in the Student Services Office for student use.
Students may use the phone in the office, but must have a pass if it is during class time. All calls must be for important information reasons and they must be brief. No calls to
friends to have conversation will be allowed. Violators will lose phone privileges.
Personal cell phones may be used before school (prior to 8:00 AM) and after school (after
3:05 PM). They may also be used during lunch and passing time. However, they must be
turned off during class. Phones will be confiscated if used at other times during the day. To
avoid confusion, if the cell phone is seen during class time, it will be taken. **Students may
use their phone if it is part of classroom instruction and teacher directed. Failure to comply
with the request for the cell phone can lead to other consequences.. Phones taken will be kept
in the office until the end of the school week and then can be picked up by the student if this
was the first time the phone had been taken. On the second and subsequent violations, a
parent must pick up the phone from the office on the last day of the school week. Students
failing to give up their phones when requested, will receive in school suspension until the last
scheduled school day of the week at 3:05 PM.
STUDY HALLS
35. The purpose of study hall is to provide a structured time to complete educational
activities. If students feel that they do not have assigned schoolwork, the student is
responsible for alternate activities (reading, research, writing, etc.) that will not interfere with
others quiet work environment. Students should bring necessary materials at the beginning of
the study hall period. No study hall student will leave the study hall without the supervisor's
consent, and then only when they have received a written pass for a specific destination.
Study hall students will be permitted to go to the library only with a signed library pass.
Students needing to see a teacher must come to study hall with a pass to see that teacher to
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make up a test, etc. Students must get these passes beforehand, but still must come to study
hall for attendance purposes before being excused by the study hall supervisor.
STUDENT PRIVILEGES STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not a right. In
exchange for the privilege to park on school premises, the student agrees to abide by all
school rules and agrees that his/her vehicle may be inspected whenever a school official has
reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal or unauthorized materials are contained inside.
Student parking privileges may be revoked at any time if deemed necessary by school
officials. With these concerns in mind, W-K has established the following set of rules for
student drivers:
1. Students may park on the West side of the building except in the spots designated for
other vehicles
2. All cycles must use the assigned parking stalls with metal pads to eliminate holes in
the blacktop
3. Upon arrival at school, the student will park and lock his/her car and will not enter it
again until dismissal time at 2:58 PM
4. Snowmobiles and similar vehicles are prohibited
VEHICLE VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Students who drive off school grounds without permission from the office personnel at any
time during the school day, or transport other unauthorized students, or allow other
unauthorized students to use their vehicle will face the following consequences:
First violation = 2 week revocation of parking privileges
Second violation = 4 week revocation of parking privileges
Third violation = Revocation of parking privileges for the remainder of the year
DETENTION
Detention is in session from 3:10–4:00 PM. After a detention is given, parents will be
notified. A conference may be held with parent, student, and principal or principal designee if
needed. Students will be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activities following the
completion of detention. Detention takes precedent over activities. Students must provide
their own transportation home. Students will be given at least one day notice of their
detention so they can let parents know. Students are expected to study quietly during
detention. Computers will be available for course work only. If a student fails to attend
detention, the time to serve will be doubled. If a second detention is missed, the student will
be assigned in-school suspension (ISS). Students that accumulate more than four hours of
detention will be assigned ISS.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Students will generally be required to complete an educational component and also
demonstrate respectful behavior to complete their ISS assignment. Your lunch will be
brought to you or you may bring a sack lunch. No other snacking, sleeping, cell phones,
headphones, games, video entertainment or violation of other school rules will be accepted
while serving in-school-suspension. Violations will result in one or two days of out-of-school
suspension. Students may not be involved in any school sponsored activities whether they are
held on school property or off.
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Students who are suspended from school are not allowed to participate in practices or attend
any extra-curricular or school activities during the suspension period. Suspensions will be
extended if students fail to honor these provisions.
VISITORS
For the safety of all students and to maintain the best educational environment, a host student
must discuss the guest with the principal at least one day before the visit. If the principal
approves, the host must provide a permission slip signed by all his or her teachers and their
parent. The completed permission slip must be presented in the High School Office and
secure a visitors pass. The student must accompany his/her guest throughout the day and will
be responsible for his/her conduct. No guests will be granted more than one day visit per
school year, and the visit must have educational relevance.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
LEAVING SCHOOL
We operate a closed campus policy. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time
they arrive until the end of the school day, or until they are excused in writing or in an
approved program. If the student must leave the building during the school day and has not
made arrangements for a pre-excuse, they must contact the Student Services Office. If
students leave the building for any part of the day without being pre-excused, they are
subject to discipline for truancy. All students leaving the building during school hours
MUST sign out on the appropriate sheet in the office, and call home for parental permission
and administrator's approval. Failure to do so is also subject to disciplinary action.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
If a student is going to be absent from school for any reason, parents/guardians are
responsible for notifying the office to inform school authorities. Notification may be through
email ([email protected]), a phone call or a dated note the following day.
Students will be required to bring a note signed and dated by parents when returning to school
with the reason for the absence. Parents who leave early for work may call the school
answering machine between 4:00 PM & 7:45 AM at 565-3559, ext. #251 or ext. #252.
If parents do not notify the office within two days of absence explaining where their child is,
the absence will be considered unexcused. If a student is going to be absent from school on a
pre-arranged appointment, the school must be notified at least one day ahead of the
appointment so the students can get assignments and make-up work completed on time. Any
student missing even a part of the day, after 8:35 AM, because of illness, oversleeping, car
problems, etc., will not be allowed to participate. Students that have appointments during the
school day will be able to participate in after school activities, provided the student presents
verification from the appointment.
When parents/guardians are going to be out of town, it is requested that the school be notified
as to who will be responsible for students.
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EXCUSED ABSENCES
Excused absences are granted for dental, medical and legal appointments, pre-arranged family
trips and events, and personal emergencies. Dental and medical are self-explanatory. Legal
business includes court appearances and other legal matters requiring signatures, testimony, or
personal presence. Family trips are defined as pre-excused events where the student is
accompanied by a parent, guardian or an adult relative. No more than five days per
academic year will be allowed for family trips. Unique situations will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Absences for family events such as funerals, graduations, weddings, etc.,
are acceptable if accompanied by parents. Personal emergencies include accidents, injuries,
breakdowns, traumas, and personal stress. They may be excused with or without parent
knowledge as circumstances require. State law stipulates that school administrators make
the final determination if an absence is excused or unexcused, even with a signed note
from the parents.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Absences are unexcused when students are absent for all or any part of the school day
without an acceptable excuse. Leaving the building without a pass or some verifiable contact
with the High School Office is unexcused. Job interview absence, which is not pre-excused
through the guidance office, is unexcused. Skip day absence is unexcused under all
circumstances. Chronically truant students may be removed from classes and/or school
permanently. Excuses will not be granted for such reasons as shopping, visiting, babysitting,
banking, haircuts or beauty appointments, etc. Such matters must be arranged outside of
school hours. One grade increment reduction for your first two unexcused absences, and
then an additional grade increment loss for each additional unexcused absence
(i.e. “A” to “A-” or “C+” to “C”). An unexcused absence will also equal one night of
detention
HUNTING
Wabasha-Kellogg recognizes that hunting is an event of importance in our community.
Absences for hunting will be considered excused, provided that at least one day prior
notification is received by the high school office and no more than three (3) absences are
recorded for this purpose per semester.
TARDIES
If a student is late for school in the morning he/ she is to report directly to the office for a
pass. The office personnel will decide whether the tardy is excused or unexcused. After first
hour, if a student is late for class, he/she is to report directly to that class and the teacher will
determine if the tardy is excused or unexcused. If a student accumulates four (4) unexcused
tardies in a given class, a grade reduction will occur, as well for that class (i.e. “A” to “A-”
or “C+” to “C”). Three (3) unexcused tardies will also count as one unexcused absence,
resulting in one hour of detention. Every additional unexcused tardy is another hour of
detention. Please note that an unexcused tardy is defined as:
Not being in the room when the bell rings
Not having a valid excuse for being late (Teacher discretion)
When a student is late for class due to meeting with a staff member, he/she is to get a pass
from the teacher or staff member who has detained him/her. If a student is having problems
with their locker, or they go to lavatory, they must first get permission from their teacher to be
late. Otherwise, such tardies will be unexcused.
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HABITUAL TRUANCY
Students who are habitually truant may be brought before the juvenile court and deemed a
"delinquent child." The court may assign the matter to the County Social Services Agency for
investigation. That agency may counsel the child and parent(s)/guardian(s), place the child
under supervision of a county professional worker, or transfer the custody of the child to a
child-placing agency, county probation officer or a foster home.
COLLEGE VISITS
Seniors are allowed to attend up to two college visits and juniors are allowed up to three. A
college visit is defined as a pre-arranged visit at a college for the purpose of meeting college
officials to discuss programs. It is NOT intended to be an unguided tour. Pre-approval from
the Guidance Office must be obtained in order for a college visit to be excused. A completed
form must also be turned in to the Guidance Office upon return.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills are scheduled periodically, in accordance with State Fire Marshall regulations. As
soon as the alarm sounds, students should pass quickly and quietly out of the building,
according to the directions posted in each classroom. When outside, students are to remain at
least 150 feet from the building and wait until the bell sounds again or other notification
before returning to their classes.
ACCIDENTS
Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any
athletic event sponsored by the school, must be reported immediately to the supervisor in
charge or to the office staff (nurse, counselor, social worker, secretary or principal).
LOCKERS
Student lockers are the property of the school and are provided for student use. Students are
encouraged to purchase a padlock for $5.00 in the Student Services Office. Upon graduation,
you can turn it in and receive the $5.00 back. Lockers should be used to house student
textbooks and other school materials, coats, overshoes, backpacks, purses or garments. DO
NOT STORE MATERIALS OF HIGH VALUE OR MONEY IN LOCKERS. Lockers
are subject to periodic inspection. They may be entered by the administration at any time.
Entry may be made when suspicion of contents, considered illegal or harmful to other
students, or to the school building exists. Do not inform other students of your locker
combination or share lockers. It is strongly encouraged that lockers in the locker room
are locked.
BEVERAGE / VENDING MACHINES
The pop and vending machines are available as a convenience for our students. They are not
operational during lunch periods. Stealing and shaking the machines is considered theft and
appropriate consequences will be given.
FUND RAISING
All fund raising projects must be approved by administration after review of fundraising form.
Projects which involve selling merchandise will be limited by the Board of Education and the
administration. Tickets or articles of any kind, other than those approved by the
administration, may not be sold on school property, or in the name of the school, by students
or outside organizations
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POSTERS
All posters/signs must be pre-approved by the Secondary Principal PRIOR to posting them
on school property. Poster/signs must promote positive values and not be deemed offensive
to others. Poster/signs must be posted using clear scotch tape or putty. The Secondary
Principal reserves the right to remove any posters/signs reported offensive to others.
Posters/signs made for tournaments/games at away events must also be pre-approved before
being posted. Posters/signs must be current and will be removed by W-K staff when out of
date. Any posters/signs put up without prior approval by the Secondary Principal will be
taken down immediately. No signs or posters can be put on any glass surfaces.
DAILY INFORMATION
Important information is provided each day through the Daily Bulletin. Students are
responsible for this checking information. The bulletin is posted daily outside the office. We
also encourage parents to access the bulletin online at www.wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us
CLASS PERIOD TIMES
1ST
2ND
3RD
LUNCH
TIMES
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
9 ~ 12
SR. HIGH
8:00-
9:10
9:14-
10:04
10:08-
10:58
LUNCH
10:58-
11:28
11:32-
12:22
12:26-
1:16
1:20-
2:10
2:14-
3:04
7 ~ 8
JR. HIGH
8:00-
9:10
9:14-
10:04
10:08-
10:58
4TH
LUNCH
12:26-
1:16
1:20-
2:10
2:14-
3:04 11:02-
11:52
11:52-
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Chapter 2 ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS
The intent of this chapter is to provide students, parents and staff with a ready reference to the
policies, rules and guidelines for our athletic and fine arts programs. It should also result in
more consistency in our actions and decisions. All participants are to read this thoroughly at
the beginning of each season and refer to it during the season and function according to it's
directives. For each season, coaches will provide each participant a set of guidelines during
their pre-season meeting.
PHILOSOPHY
Activities are an integral aspect of the educational opportunities that a school offers to it’s
students. It is critical that students, parents, and staff accept that the fundamental purpose of
athletics and fine arts is to enhance the emotional, behavioral and social development of
students. A premium will be placed on the concepts of sportsmanship, respect, fair play, and
appropriate behavioral responses to the demands of the experience.
FUNDAMENTALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
1. Participants and spectators are to abide by the rules of the game in letter and spirit.
2. Show proper respect for opponents and officials.
3. Applaud when other teams are introduced.
4. Show proper respect when the National Anthem is played.
5. Participants should shake hands with your opponents before and/or after a performance as
the activity warrants.
6. Refrain from negative yelling/booing/chants/signs/noisemakers or other intimidating,
demeaning, or inappropriate demonstrations at opposing teams.
7. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
8. Show respect of officials calls by not yelling/booing after calls with which you disagree.
Respond in a reasonable manner when an official's decision is not in your favor.
Cooperate with officials.
9. Support and cheer for your team…the whole team. Never cheer against anyone.
10. Recognize and support the efforts of everyone including the “benchwarmer” and the
opposing team.
11. Take a stand on doing the right thing, encourage others to be good sports.
**Only one team will win, but all participants are WINNERS, and should be treated as
such**
PARTICIPANTS are reminded that a team represents their school and community.
Participation is an honor and a privilege, not a right. Participants' actions, attitudes, and
personal appearance while representing their school and community are being observed by
people of all ages. These characteristics will have a definite influence on the manner in which
all look at sportsmanship. They reflect other areas of attitude development necessary for good
sportsmanship.
CODE OF BEHAVIOR
Students are to follow the MSHSL code of conduct while they are in enrolled at W-K. A
student found to be in violation of any school, city, and state laws will lose their eligibility in
all MSHSL activities for a period of time as determined by the Activity Supervisor and
Principal. Violations such as damage to property, verbal/physical assault or harassment, toilet
papering, the use of technology for the purpose of harassing or threatening other persons, etc.
will be considered a violation of MSHSL Bylaw 206.00. The Code of Behavior begins once
a student signs the MSHSL Athletic or Fine Arts Eligibility Statement and goes year round
until the conclusion of the student’s senior year activities.
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SPECTATORS are reminded that the participants in a high school or junior high event are
young, amateur adolescents that should be encouraged and supported in their experience.
Spectators are expected to contribute to the positive educational experience. Participants
and/or spectators that fail to act in accordance with the policy outlined above, are subject to
the loss of the privilege of attendance at school events.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES AND FINE ARTISTS
1. Minnesota State High School League By Laws - W-K staff and students are expected to support
All MSHSL rules. Participants are responsible for knowledge and compliance with MSHSL
regulations. All participants will be given a copy of the MSHSL eligibility information and the
current W-K Student & Parent Handbook. A signed copy of both forms must be on file annually
before he/she can participate.
2. Harassment - Students shall not violate the harassment and violence bylaws of the MSHSL
and/or ISD #811 during the year. Students violating this policy shall be suspended from
participation in League activities in accordance with MSHSL and/or ISD #811 suspension policy.
3. Appearance code – Athletes/Artists are expected to represent the school appropriately while
involved in school activities. It is expected that athletes/artists dress in an acceptable manner
while representing Wabasha-Kellogg High School on the day/night of a performance. All
students engaged in activities must abide by the dress code established by their coaches/advisors.
Each individual coach/advisor may enforce other discretionary limitations.
4. Absences and Tardies - Students absent from school will not be allowed to participate in practices
or games for that day. Exceptions to this will be made for students who have pre-approved make-
up slips for appointments. Students absent for any part of the day due to illness will not be allowed
to practice or play in a game or performance on that day. Any other exceptions to this rule will be
made through the Principal's office and/or Activitiy Supervisor office when unusual
circumstances have forced the student's absences. Students that have appointments during the
school day will be able to participate in after school activities provided the student presents
verification from that appointment.
5. Students at school after hours – Student athletes/artists need to be in the High School or Junior
High commons area, at the assigned practice area, or an area that the coach/advisor designates
outside of practice times. Each student athlete/artists must be on their best behavior and follow all
school rules. The Principal, Activity Supervisor and the coach will review any referrals turned in
by any school staff member and determine if the penalties under this policy need to be applied.
Some consequences may include, but are not limited to; sitting out two or more practices and/or
performances. These penalties can also be applied to problems that arise from athletes at or after
games, or other extra-curricular activities held outside the school.
6. Transportation - Student participants are expected to ride school provided transportation to and
from all activities. Deviation from this guideline may be allowed following completion of the
activity if a student’s parent/guardian signs a “Contest Travel Release Form” and it is approved by
the Activity Supervisor and/or High School Principal. Students not following this policy will not
be allowed to ride the bus nor participate in the next game.
7. School Bus Conduct - All students must demonstrate proper bus conduct to and from all school
sponsored activities. Students must be on time, courteous and follow driver’s instructions.
Expectations include to remain seated, keep the bus neat and clean, do not damage the bus in any
way, stay out of the “Danger Zone” and keep all body parts inside the bus. Also, sunflower seeds,
gum, suckers and pop cans are not allowed on the school bus.
8. Inhalers/Epi-pens - Any child that has the potential of or who needs to use an inhaler/epi-pen
needs to have an inhaler/epi/pen available to him/her at practice and performances. This
inhaler/epi-pen is in addition to the inhaler/epi-pen that is kept in the school office. It is necessary
to have an additional inhaler/epi-pen, since the medications in school cannot be transported to and
from the office by a student. Once an inhaler/epi-pen is brought to a coach/advisor, it should be
kept in the first aid box. The student that needs the inhaler/epi-pen, shall have access to the first
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aid box during practice. The student can self administer the inhaler/epi-pen during practice or at a
performance.
9. Stealing - Any participant who is in possession of, or steals materials that does not belong to
him/her will be suspended for one (1) performance on the first offense and two (2) performances
on the second offense and subsequent offenses.
10. Athletic Registration Form - A student is eligible to participate ONLY when he/she has turned in
to his/her coach/advisor the properly signed yellow Athletic/Fine Arts Registration form. Students
are responsible for obtaining this form each new season from the Activities Director's office.
Students will be issued an Athletic/Fine Arts Registration form when they have all of the
following on file with the Athletic Supervisor:
1. Valid MSHSL physical form 5. Insurance waiver form
2. Current years MSHSL eligibility statement 6. Participation fee paid
3. Current years MSHSL Parent permit and Health questionnaire
4. Parent & Student Signature form
***Students unable to pay their fee by the first date of practice may make other arrangements with
the Activities Supervisor. Students will not be deprived of the opportunity to participate if a need
has been determined or any other prior arrangements made.
11. School Equipment – Student athletes/fine artists are responsible for any equipment issued to
them. They are also responsible for any equipment or property they damage outside of normal use
during a performance or practice, whether it is at W-K or another school (a “Use of School
Equipment Form” is available for enrolled W-K student athletes/artists interested in borrowing
school equipment for camps). Students will be charged replacement costs for any damaged
equipment, or any equipment lost, stolen or not received by the coach/advisor at the time he/she
specifies.
12. Locker Room – Students are expected to treat all facilities and equipment with respect and care at
W-K, as well as all facilities and equipment at other schools. Students should not participate in
disruptive behavior in the locker room areas, throw objects, vandalize or destroy any part of the
locker room facility (ceiling, floors, walls, toilets, etc.). Also students should turn off all showers
when not in use, place garbage in trash receptacles, and keep all valuables locked in a locker.
Wabasha-Kellogg School District is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property. Students
found to be stealing or damaging property will not be allowed to participate until restitution is
completed.
13. Injuries – Any student sustaining an injury, no matter how slight they might think it is, needs to
report it to their coach/advisor immediately. Any student receiving an injury severe enough to
warrant medical attention must present a “MSHSL Participation After Injury Report” from their
family physician before he/she will be allowed to practice or participate in any future events.
14. School Dismissal for State Tournament - See School District #811 policy book.
15. Participation Refunds - Students will only receive a refund of their athletic/fine artist
participation fee if the student receives an injury or illness that will prevent him/her from
participating in that activity for the remainder of the season. The extent of the injury or illness
must be verified by a physician’s note. The injury or illness must be incurred before the
completion of 25% of the scheduled games for the activity at the level the student participates.
Students will not receive a refund of their participation fee for any other reason. Transferring
funds to other activities must be done within 14 days of the start of practice within the current
season. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN.
16. Scholastic Progress and Eligibility / Academic Ineligibility -
Students that earn a final SEMESTER or QUARTER failing grade (‘F’) in any class will
become ineligible for a minimum of one performance or event PER failing grade (‘F’). In
addition, students receiving a failing grade at mid-quarter, will be placed in an academic study
hall until satisfactory progress is made.
*Students receiving Special Education services may request special consideration of and/or
exemption from this academic policy by submitting such in writing to the Special Education
Case Manager and Activity Supervisor and must be approved.
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B. Coaches/Advisors are encouraged to institute an academic monitoring system. The school
supports team consequences for students that are in jeopardy of failing one or more classes.
Coaches/advisors are expected to review all progress reports of participants and intervene with
appropriate motivational techniques.
Band/Choir Academic Eligibility - In the case of a student being declared academically ineligible,
the curricular portion of the course requirements for the band and choir will remain in effect. The
student would not be able to perform at any extra-curricular event sponsored by the MSHSL, but
alternative assignments will be substituted for events which are missed by the student.
17. Letter Award - Only one chenille letter is awarded to a student even though he/she may earn a
letter in more than one activity. Pins are also awarded representing the different activities which
can be attached to the letter. Deviations from standard lettering procedures: 1) Students who
violate the rules set by the MSHSL and the coaching staff which results in removal from the
squad, will sacrifice his/her letter even though he/she may have earned one.
18. Post-Season Awards - Students who receive MSHSL violations while involved in an activity will
remain eligible to receive post-season awards. The head coach will reserve the right to hold back
any nominations of students for post-season awards.
19. Senior Male/Female Athlete of the Year - Seniors who have participated in one or more
athletic activities between their 7th and 12th grade years at Wabasha-Kellogg are eligible
to be nominated for the Senior Athlete of the Year award to be given out at the Senior
Awards Program. The format below will be used for the selection of both the male and
female winners.
Mission Statement: The purpose of this award is to recognize a male and female senior
athlete from W-K who has achieved success both in the classroom and the athletic arena. The
top male and female athlete will also possess the following character traits the W-K head
coaches feel best define W-K’s Senior Athlete of the Year.
Positive role model for younger students
Team leader while in a sport, in the classroom, and in the community
A coachable athlete and team player
Promotes W-K athletics in a positive way in and out of school
Selection Process
On the 3rd Monday in April the Activity Supervisor will notify senior athletes via the
daily bulletin that they may begin the application process for the Senior Athlete award.
Seniors will be asked to apply for the award by filling out a detailed online
application, providing they are eligible, based on the following criteria.
o No MSHSL violations during his/her senior year
o Has lettered in 1 or more sports during grades 7-12
Nominees will turn in completed applications, along with a 200 word essay on “What
it means to be a W-K athlete”, within 7 days to the Activity Supervisor.
Points will be totaled and W-K Head Coaches will meet with the Activity Supervisor
no later than 7 days before the program to determine final selections for male and
female athlete. All applicants will be evaluated using the point system, with further
consideration based upon their essay, their character traits displayed throughout
varsity athletics and any MSHSL violations. The winners will be announced at the
Senior Awards Program in May. Winners will be presented a plaque, their name will
be added to the Troy Bergan memorial plaque and they must read a portion of their
essay at the program.
*The W-K Head Coaches reserve the right to NOT select a male or female winner for any
given year. *The W-K Head Coaches reserve the right to award male/female co-winners for
any given year
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Fine Artist - On the 2nd Monday in April the Activity Supervisor will notify senior fine artists
via the daily bulletin that they may begin the application process for the Senior Fine Artist
award. Seniors will be asked to apply for the award by filling out a detailed online
application.
Points will be totaled and W-K Advisors will meet with the Activity Supervisor to
determine final selections. All applicants will be evaluated using the point system on the
application, as well as the following:
Number of fine arts activities
Number of awards received
Number of W-K sponsored and community sponsored activities
Quality of artistic excellence
Evaluation of personal essay on “What it means to be a W-K fine artist”
2013-2014
MSHSL ELIGIBILITY BROCHURE Students: Your participation in high school activities is dependent on your eligibility. PROTECT that eligibility by reviewing with your
parent(s)/guardian(s) this summary of Minnesota State High School League rules which govern your participation. Complete regulations are found
in the MSHSL Official Handbook which is available at each member high school and which is also posted on the MSHSL Web site: www.mshsl.org.
Please keep this brochure for reference, and if there is a question about any rule interpretation, CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR
ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR.
I understand that once I sign the eligibility statement all eligibility rules apply:
Twelve (12) months of the year;
Whether I am currently participating or not;
Continuously from the first signing of the statement.
Parents/Guardians: REVIEW the following rules with your son or daughter. Your role in stressing the value of following these rules cannot be overstated.
General Student Eligibility Checklist (must be completed by all students) (If you cannot check all 8 items, see your athletic/activities director or principal)
_____ 1. Making academic progress toward graduation.
_____ 2. Will not have turned 21 before the start of the season in which I participate.
_____ 3. Have not dropped out of school or repeated a grade while in high school.
_____ 4. Have not and will not use or possess tobacco or alcoholic beverages, use, consume, have in posession, buy, sell or give away any other controlled
substance, including steroids, or drug paraphenalia.
_____ 5. Have not and will not violate the racial/religious/sexualharassment/violence/and hazing bylaws of the MSHSL.
_____ 6. I agree to fully cooperate in any investigation honestly and truthfully.
_____ 7. Regardless of my age I agree to follow all of the MSHSL Byalws in order to be eligible to represent my school in League-sponsored activities.
_____ 8. Both the student and parent have reviewed the concussion management information contained in the Eligibility Brochure and found on the
following website: www.cdc.gov/concussion.
Athletic Eligibility Checklist (must be completed by all athletes) (If you cannot check all 5 items, see your athletic/activities director or principal)
_____ 1. Physical exam within the last three (3) years on file with the
school.
_____ 2. Have not transferred schools.
_____ 3. Will not participate in more than six (6) seasons in any sport in
grades 7-12.
_____ 4. Have not accepted cash in any amount or merchandise valued at
more than $100 for participating in a sport.
_____ 5. Have not and will not compete in non-school events in my sport
after reporting for the school team.
INFORMED CONSENT: By its nature, participation in interscholastic athletics includes risk of injury and the transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, herpes and others. Although serious injuries are not common and the risk of HIV transmission is almost nonexistent in supervised school athletic programs, it is impossible to eliminate all risk. Participants have the responsibility to help reduce that risk. Participants must obey all safety rules, report all physical and hygiene problems to their coaches, follow a proper conditioning program, and inspect their own equipment daily.
G E N E R A L R U L E S
1. *ACADEMIC — (Credit Requirement) To be eligible, a student must
be making satisfactory progress toward the school’s requirement for
graduation.
2. *AGE — A student who turns 20 during the 11th or 12th semester since
first entering the 7th grade shall be allowed to participate through the
completion of the 12th semester. Adapted athletes are eligible to
participate until their 22nd birthday, provided they meet all other
eligibility requirements.
3. AMATEUR STATUS — A student must be an amateur in that sport.
A student may not receive cash or merchandise for athletic participation.
A student does not lose her/his amateur status because of reimbursement
for officiating, instructing, teaching or coaching a sport.
4. AWARDS — Acceptable awards to students in recognition of
participation in high school activities include medals, ribbons, letters,
trophies, plaques and other items of little or no intrinsic value ($100.00
or less). Violation will render a student ineligible for participation in
that activity.
5. *ENROLLMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND REQUIRED SUBJECT
LOAD — Students must be fully enrolled in (as defined by the
Minnesota Department of Education) and attending the school before
they are eligible to represent that school in MSHSL sponsored activities.
Students must be properly registered, attending school and classes
regularly. Students must be on track to meet the school’s
graduation requirements in six years (12 consecutive semesters)
beginning with the first day of attendance in the 7th grade.
6. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS — Approved Foreign
Exchange Students are limited to 1 calendar year of high school
eligibility beginning with their 1st date of enrollment and attendance.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – students not participating in a
CSIET approved foreign exchange program are eligible only at the
B-squad or JV level for one calendar year.
7. *GENERAL ELIGIBILITY — In order to be eligible for regular
season and MSHSL tournament competition, a student must be fully
enrolled as defined by the Minnesota Department of Education and a
bona fide member of his or her high school in good standing. A student
who is under penalty of exclusion, expulsion or suspension, whose
character or conduct violates the Student Code of Responsibilities and is
not in good standing, shall be ineligible for a period of time as
determined by the principal.
Student Code of Responsibilities
As a student participating in my school’s interscholastic activities, I
understand and accept the following responsibilities:
1. I will respect the rights and beliefs of others and will treat others
with courtesy and consideration.
2. I will be fully responsible for my own actions and the consequences
of my actions
3. I will respect the property of others.
4. I will respect and obey the rules of my school and the laws of my
community, state and country.
5. I will show respect to those who are responsible for enforcing the
rules of my school and the laws of my community, state and country.
A student ejected from a contest shall be ineligible for the next regularly
scheduled game or meet at that level of competition and all other games
or meets in the interim at any level of competition, for the first ejection.
All subsequent ejections shall result in ineligibility for four (4) regularly
scheduled games or meets.
8. *SEASONS OF PARTICIPATION — No student may participate in
more than six (6) seasons in any sport while enrolled in grades 7-12,
semesters 1-12 inclusive.
9. *SEMESTERS IN HIGH SCHOOL — A student shall not participate
in an interscholastic contest after the student’s twelfth semester in grades
7-12 inclusive. All twelve semesters shall be consecutive, beginning in
the 7th grade.
10. JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPATION —
Participation in high school interscholastic programs is limited to
students in grades 7-12 inclusive. Students in grade 7, 8 and 9 may
participate if enrolled in the regular continuation school for the
educational unit and if all other eligibility requirements of the League
have been met. Elementary students in grades 1-6 are not eligible for
participation in any MSHSL-sponsored activity; B-squad, junior varsity
or varsity level.
11. *GRADUATE — Students who have graduated from a secondary
school, or who have completed the terminal or final grade of a secondary
school, or who have earned a GED or diploma are not eligible for
participation in any League activity A student who graduates while a
member of a team with a season in progress may complete the season if
three or fewer weeks of the regular season, exclusive of League
tournament play, remain.
12. *MOOD-ALTERING CHEMICALS
A. Bylaw
Twelve (12) months of the year, a student shall not at any time,
regardless of the quantity: (1) use or consume, have in
possession a beverage containing alcohol; (2) use or consume,
have in possession tobacco; or, (3) use or consume, have in
possession, buy, sell, or give away any other controlled
substance or drug paraphernalia.
1. The bylaw applies continuously from the first signing of the
student Eligibility Brochure.
2. It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a
controlled substance specifically prescribed for the student’s
own use by her/his doctor.
B. Penalty:
1. First Violation: After confirmation of the first violation, the
student shall lose eligibility for the next two (2) consecutive
interscholastic contests or two (2) weeks of a season in which
the student is a participant, whichever is greater. No exception
is permitted for a student who becomes a participant in a
treatment program.
2. Second Violation: After confirmation of the second violation,
the student shall lose eligibility for the next six (6) consecutive
interscholastic contests in which the student is a participant or
three (3) weeks, whichever is greater. No exception is
permitted for a student who becomes a participant in a
treatment program.
3. Third and Subsequent Violations: After confirmation of the
third or subsequent violations, the student shall lose eligibility
for the next twelve (12) consecutive interscholastic contests in
which the student is a participant or four (4) weeks, whichever
is greater. If after the third or subsequent violations, the student
has been assessed to be chemically dependent and the student
on her/his own volition becomes a participant in a chemical
dependency program or treatment program, then the student
may be certified for reinstatement in MSHSL activities after a
minimum period of six (6) weeks. Such certification must be
issued by the director or a counselor of a chemical dependency
treatment center.
4. Penalties are progressive and consecutive.
5. Denial Disqualification: A student shall be disqualified from
all inter-scholastic athletics for nine (9) additional weeks
beyond the student’s original period of ineligibility when the
student denies violation of the rule, is allowed to participate
and then is subsequently found guilty of the violation.
C. Penalties for Category II Activities
Definition - Category II Activities: Those League-sponsored
activities in which a member school does not have a schedule of
interscholastic contests, exclusive of League-sponsored
tournaments.
Fine Arts Activities
1. Speech activities including One Act Play when a school
schedules no interscholastic contests and participates only in
the League-sponsored tournament series.
2. Music Activities.
3. Visual Arts Activities.
Each member school shall develop penalties which it will
apply to the participants in these activities. A copy of the
member school’s policy shall be filed in the principal’s
office.
13. *SEXUAL/RACIAL/RELIGIOUS HARASSMENT / VIOLENCE
and HAZING
A. Reference Bylaw 209.00:
A student shall not engage in the sexual, racial, religious
harassment, violence or hazing during the school year or any
portion of an activity season that occurs prior to the start of the
school year or after the close of the school year.
B. Reporting Procedures:
1. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of
sexual, racial, religious harassment, violence or hazing or any
person with knowledge or belief of conduct, which may
constitute hazing, shall report the alleged acts immediately to an
appropriate school district official designated by this policy.
2. The building principal is the person responsible for receiving
reports of sexual, racial, religious harassment, violence or
hazing at the building level. Any person may report hazing
directly to a school district human rights officer or to the
superintendent.
3. Teachers, administrators, officials, volunteers, and employees
of the school district shall be particularly alert to possible
situations, circumstances or events which might include sexual,
racial, religious harassment, violence or hazing. Any such
person who receives a report of, observes, or had other
knowledge or belief of conduct, which may constitute sexual,
racial, religious harassment, violence or hazing, shall inform the
building principal immediately.
4. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of sexual, racial,
religious harassment, violence or hazing will not affect the
complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades or work
assignments.
C. Reprisal
The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against
any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, coach, official
contractor or employee of the school district who retaliates against
any person who makes a good faith report of alleged sexual, racial,
religious harassment, violence or hazing or against any person who
testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation, or against any
person who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or
hearing relating to such sexual, racial, religious harassment,
violence or hazing. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any
form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.
D. Penalties for Category I Activities:
1. First Violation: the student shall lose eligibility for the next two
(2)consecutive interscholastic contests or two (2) weeks, 14
calendar days, of a season in which the student is a participant,
whichever is greater. Recommendations: 1) It is recommended
that the school develop a local education program through
which the student would receive information about sexual,
racial, religious harassment, violence or hazing. 2) It is
recommended that, when appropriate, the school refer a
student to a community agency or a professional individual
outside the school for counseling.
2. Second Violation: the student shall lose eligibility for the next
six (6) consecutive interscholastic contests or three (3) weeks,
21 calendar days, whichever is greater, in which the student is a
participant. Recommendation: It is recommended that before
being re-admitted to activities following suspension for the
second violation, the student shall show evidence in writing
that the student has received counseling from a community
agency or professional individual such as a school counselor,
medical doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.
3. Third or Subsequent Violations: the student shall lose eligibility
for the next twelve (12) consecutive interscholastic contests or
four (4) weeks, 28 calendar days, whichever is greater, in
which the student is a participant.
4. Penalties are progressive and consecutive.
E. Penalties for Category II Activities:
Each member school shall develop penalties that it will apply to
the participants in these activities. A current copy of the member
school’s policy shall be kept on file in the member school.
14. SERVING A MSHSL PENALTY — a student must be a student in
good standing, and able to be placed in the game, meet or contest except
for the penalty being served. (Students who are not in good standing due
to suspension, expulsion, injury, illness, family vacations, etc are not
able to be placed in a game, meet or contest and are therefore not able to
count those contests toward the penalty). 15. PROGRESSIVE AND CONSECUTIVE PENALTIES: Penalties
shall be progressive and consecutive beginning with the student’s first
participation in a League activity and continuing through the student’s
high school career.
16. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TEAMS — Individuals who have
participated with a college or university team are ineligible for
participation in any activity of the League.
17. FAIR HEARING PROCEDURE — The League Constitution
provides a Fair Hearing Procedure for the student or parent contesting a
school’s determination of ineligibility for a student. The student has 10
calendar days in which to appeal the school’s decision. The appeals
process includes an appeal before a hearing panel at the school and the
right, if desired, to appeal that decision to the League’s Board of
Directors. An independent hearing examiner will hear the appeal and
make written findings of fact, conclusions and a recommendation for the
Board of Directors following the hearing. The Board’s decision shall be
final. A complete listing of the Fair Hearing Procedure may be obtained
from the athletic director or principal of the high school or on Web at
www.mshsl.org in the Publications section.
A T H L E T I C R U L E S
1. *PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND PARENTS PERMIT — Any
student who intends to participate in high school interscholastic athletics
and cheerleading activities must have on file in the school, a record of a
physical examination performed within the previous three (3) years. A
health questionnaire shall be completed annually and could indicate the
need for a physical examination prior to participation. The signature of
the parent or guardian approving participation is required.
2. LAST DATE TO JOIN A TEAM — To be eligible for section and
state competition, a student must be a member of that school’s team not
later than the fourth Monday from the official start of that sport season.
Gymnasts must be on the school’s team not later than the third Monday
from the official start of that season. When a sport season begins on a
Monday, that day shall be counted as the first Monday.
3. NON-SCHOOL COMPETITION AND TRAINING FOR TEAM
AND INDIVIDUAL SPORTS —
A. During the High School Season: During the high school season a
student may not participate as a member of a team or as an
individual competitor in non-school sponsored games, meets,
tournaments or contests, in the same sport. Participation defined:
practice, training, tryouts, scrimmaging and competing. Season
Defined: The high school season shall run from the first date that
practice may begin until the team is eliminated in MSHSL
tournament competition. Baseball, Softball and Skiing are
exceptions to this rule.
Exception: Non-School Training During the High School
Season for Athletes Who Qualify as Individual competitors to
the State Tournament: (Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis,
Skiing, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Synchronize Swimming, Golf,
and Track and Field)
i. Lessons/Training: During the MSHSL high school season
athletes may take lessons from professionals and other non-
school coaches without limit as to where, when or who may
provide the training. Athletes may not miss a high school
practice, game, or meet to take a lesson or train for a non-school
event. Athletes may take lessons and or train with a non-school
team/club during the high school season in the same sport.
ii. Competition: Athletes will be able to compete in non-school
events/competitions that do not match the events in which
athletes currently compete in high school competition.
Exception: Summer Vacation Period — Students may
participate in non-school competitions, meets, games,
tournaments in the same sport they currently play at the high
school level during the summer vacation period. See definition
of summer vacation below: 14.C.
Summer Coaching waiver: If a student participates on a team
coached by a member of the high school coaching staff,
coaching contact shall end on July 31 unless a conditional
extension to the summer waiver is granted by the school’s
athletic director.
Students may take private lessons during the MSHSL season.
B. During the School Year, Prior To and Following the High
School Sports Season: A student may participate in contests,
meets or tournaments as an individual competitor or as a member
of a non-school team provided that these activities are voluntary
and not influenced or directed by a salaried or non-salaried
member of the student’s sophomore, B-squad, junior varsity or
varsity high school coaching staff.
1. A student may not use any type of high school uniform.
2. A student may not receive coaching or training from a salaried or
non-salaried member of the student’s sophomore, B-squad,
junior varsity or varsity high school coaching staff in that sport.
Power skating, tennis, gymnastics, and indoor soccer are included
in this limitation.
3. A student may receive training through private lessons from a
person who is not a salaried or non-salaried member of the
student’s sophomore, B-squad, junior varsity or varsity high
school coaching staff in that sport.
4. A student’s fee for non-school coaching or training must be
provided by the student or the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s)
unless approved by the Board of Directors.
C. Summer Vacation Period:
A student may compete as an individual or as a member of a
nonschool team even though competing on a high school team in
the same sport. Summer shall be defined as June 1 through Labor
Day. Summer for the sport of soccer shall be defined as June 1
through Sunday immediately preceding the official starting date of
the MSHSL high school soccer season. Note: Students may
participate in activities during the summer, as defined above, even
though their high school sport season in the same sport has begun.
For example, students may play in a non-school tennis tournament
while a member of the high school team or participate in road
races while a member of the cross country team through Labor
Day. Soccer is excluded from dual participation as defined above.
D. Penalty:
1. First Violation: After confirmation of the first violation, the
student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the next two (2)
consecutive interscholastic contests or two (2) weeks of that
season, whichever is greater. If there are fewer than two (2)
events remaining in that sport, the loss of eligibility will
continue into the next season in that sport. Note: This means
that a senior who violates the bylaws at the end of one sport
season will lose eligibility for two (2) games in the next sport
season in which the student participates.
2. Second Violation: After confirmation of the second violation,
the student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the next six (6)
consecutive interscholastic contests or three (3) weeks,
whichever is greater.
3. Third Violation: After confirmation of the third or subsequent
violations, the student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the
next twelve (12) consecutive interscholastic contests or four (4)
weeks, whichever is greater.
4. Penalties are progressive and consecutive.
E. Special Considerations:
1. National Teams and Olympic Development Programs
The MSHSL may permit participation by high school students
on bona fide national teams or in Olympic development
programs if:
a. The program is approved and supported by the national
governing body of the sport or if there is an Olympic
development program of training and competition.
b. Directly funded by a national governing body on a national
level.
c. Authorized by a national governing body for athletes having
potential for future national team participation.
Students who are invited to participate on National Teams or in
Olympic Development Programs must contact their high school
principal to obtain an application form. This must be completed
at least thirty (30) days prior to participation.
2. During the school year, students who participate for their
school in a sport may participate through training, try-out or
competition on a National Team or in a United States Olympic
Development Program provided the student receives an
individual invitation from the United States Olympic
Committee or the United States National Governing Body on
the national level for that sport.
3. Students who have completed their eligibility in a sport are
exempt from the non-school competition and training rules in
that sport.
4. ATHLETIC CAMPS AND CLINICS —
A. School Year: Students may attend athletic camps and clinics
which have been approved by their high school principal.
B. Summer Vacation Period: Non-school specialized athletic camps
and clinics do not require approval.
1. The non-school sponsored camp or clinic fee must be provided
by the student or the student’s parent(s) or guardian,
unless other arrangements are approved by the Board of
Directors.
2. A student may attend a camp or clinic where a member of the
school’s coaching staff (sophomore, B-Squad, junior varsity or
varsity) in that sport owns, administers, directs, organizes, or
serves as an instructor or is a staff member during the student’s
attendance.
C. Penalty:
1. First Violation: After confirmation of the first violation, the
student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the next two (2)
consecutive interscholastic contests or two (2) weeks of that
season, whichever is greater. If there are fewer than two (2)
events remaining in that sport, the loss of eligibility will
continue into the next season in that sport. Note: This means
that a senior who violates the bylaws at the end of one sport
season will lose eligibility for two (2) games in the next sport
season in which the student participates.
2. Second Violation: After confirmation of the second violation,
the student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the next six (6)
consecutive interscholastic contests or three (3) weeks,
whichever is greater.
3. Third Violation: After confirmation of the third or subsequent
violations, the student shall lose eligibility in that sport for the
next twelve (12) consecutive interscholastic contests or four (4)
weeks, whichever is greater.
5. TRANSFER RULE — Bylaw 111
A. A transfer student is eligible for varsity competition provided the
student was in good standing on the date of withdrawal from the
last school the student attended and one (1) of the provisions in
Section B (below) is met.
B. A transfer student is eligible for varsity competition if:
1. 9th Grade Option: The student is enrolling in 9th grade for the
first time.
2. Family Residence Change: the student transfers from one
public school district attendance area to another public school
district attendance area at any time during the calendar year in
which there is a change of residence and occupancy in
Minnesota by the student’s parents. If the student’s parents
move from one public school district attendance area to
another public school district attendance area, the student will
be eligible in the new public school attendance area or a non-
public school if the student transfers at the same time the
student’s parents move. If the parents move from one public school district attendance
area to another, the student shall continue to be fully eligible if
the student continues enrollment in the prior school for the
balance of the current marking period or for the balance of the
academic school year. If the student elects either of the current
enrollment options above, the student will be fully eligible
upon transfer to the new school.
A student who elects not to transfer upon a parent’s change in
residence shall continue to be eligible at the school in which
the student is currently enrolled. 3. Court Ordered Residence Change for Child Protection: the
student’s residence is changed pursuant to a child protection
order placement in a foster home, or a juvenile court
disposition order.
4. Divorced Parents: a student of legally divorced parents who
have joint physical custody of the student may move from one
custodial parent to the other custodial parent and be fully
eligible at the time of the move. The student may utilize this
provision only one time during grades 9-12 inclusive.
5. Move from Out of State: if a student’s parents move to
Minnesota from a state or country outside of Minnesota and if
the student moves at the same time the parent establishes a
residence in a Minnesota public school district attendance area,
the student shall be eligible at the first school the student
attends in Minnesota.
6. Enrollment Options Program: a student who utilizes Minnesota
Statute 124D.03 Enrollment Options Programs, and transfers
without a corresponding change of residence by the student’s
parents shall elect one of the following:
a. retain full eligibility for varsity competition for one (1)
calendar year at the school where the student was
enrolled prior to the transfer after which time the
student shall become fully eligible at the school to
which the student has open enrolled; or
b. be eligible only at the non-varsity level in the school to
which the student has open enrolled for one (1) calendar
year.
C. If none of the provisions in Athletic Rule 5.B.2.1-5 (above) are met, the
student is ineligible for varsity competition for a period of one (1)
calendar year beginning with the first day of attendance in the new
school.
1. Students are immediately eligible for competition at the non-varsity
level.
2. A student may not obtain eligibility as a result of a transfer. If at the
time of transfer the student was not fully eligible in the previous
school, the student shall be ineligible in the new school. A student
who was not in good standing at the time of transfer shall be
ineligible until the penalty from the previous school has been served.
Each time a student transfers and the conditions of the transfer do not meet
any of the provisions of Bylaw 111.2.A-E, the student will be ineligible for
varsity competition for a period of one (1) calendar year beginning with the
first day of attendance at the new school. For example, if a student, while
serving a one-year transfer suspension, transfers to another school and none of
the provisions of Bylaw
111.2.A-E are met, an additional one-year suspension will be applied. The
student will begin serving the additional one-year suspension immediately
following the completion of the previous one-year suspension.
* Denotes rules applicable to cheerleaders
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CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MSHSL ATHLETES
Acute injury
When a player shows any symptoms or signs of a concussion, the following should be applied.
1. The player should not be allowed to return to play in the current game or practice.
2. The player should not be left alone, and regular monitoring
for deterioration is essential over the initial
few hours after
injury.
3. The player should be medically evaluated after the injury.
4. Return to play must follow a medically supervised stepwise process.
A player should never return to play while symptomatic. "When in doubt, sit them out!"
Return to play protocol
Return-to-play decisions are complex. An athlete may be cleared to return to competition only when the player is free of all signs and
symptoms of a concussion at rest and during exercise. Once free of symptoms and signs of concussion, a stepwise symptom free
exercise process is required before a player can return to competition.
Each step requires a minimum of 24 hours.
The player can proceed to the next level only if he/she continues to be free of any symptoms and or signs at the current level.
If any symptoms or signs recur, the player should drop back to the previous level.
The return to play after a concussion follows a stepwise process:
1. No activity, complete rest until all symptoms have resolved. Once asymptomatic, proceed to level 2.
2. Light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary cycling, no resistance training.
3. Sport specific exercise—for example, skating in hockey,
running in soccer; progressive addition
of resistance training
at steps
3 or 4.
4. Non-contact training drills.
5. Full contact training after medical clearance.
6. Game play.
The final return to competition decision is based on clinical judgment and the athlete may return only with written permission from a
health care provider who is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily authorized by the state to provide medical treatment;
is trained and experienced in evaluating and managing concussions; and is practicing within the person's medical training and scope of
practice.
Neuropsychological testing or balance testing may help with the return to play decision and may be used after the player is symptom
free, but the tests are not required for the symptom free player to return to play.
For more information please refer to the references listed below and www.concussionsafety.com.
Signs Observed By Coaching Staff
Appears dazed and stunned
Is confused about assignment or position
Forgets sports plays
Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows behavior or personality changes
Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
Can’t recall events after hit or fall
Symptoms Reported By Athlete
Headache or “pressure” in head
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or blurry vision
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to noise
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Does not “feel right”
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Statement to be signed by the participant from a MSHSL member school and by the participant’s parent or guardian Please check all items:
I have read, understand, and acknowledge receiving the 2013-2014 MSHSL Eligibility Brochure, which contains only a summary of the eligibility
rules of the Minnesota State High School League. I understand that a copy of the Official Handbook of the MSHSL is on file with the senior high
school athletic director and or principal and that I may review it, in its entirety, if I so choose. The Official Handbook and MSHSL bylaws are also
posted on the MSHSL website: www.MSHSL.org under Handbook.
We, the student and parent, have reviewed Concussion Management Recommendations for MSHSL Athletes contained in the Eligibility
Brochure and on the following website: www.cdc.gov/concussion.
I understand that once I sign the eligibility statement all eligibility rules apply: Twelve (12) months of the year;
Whether I am currently participating or not;
Continuously from the first signing of the statement through the completion of my high school eligibility.
Regardless of my age I agree to follow all of the MSHSL Bylaws in order to be eligible to represent my school in League-sponsored activities.
I further understand that a member school of the MSHSL must adhere to all of the rules and regulations that pertain to the League
athletics/activities a school may sponsor and that local rules may be more stringent, and penalties more severe, than MSHSL rules.
STUDENT CODE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
As a student participating in my school’s interscholastic activities, I understand and accept the following responsibilities:
I will respect the rights and beliefs of others and will treat others with courtesy and consideration.
I will be fully responsible for my own actions and the consequences of my actions.
I will respect the property of others.
I will respect and obey the rules of my school and the laws of my community, state and country.
I will show respect to those who are responsible for enforcing the rules of my school and the laws of my community, state and country.
A student whose character or conduct violates the Student Code of Responsibilities or is suspended or expelled is not in good standing
and is ineligible for a period of time as determined by the principal. While a student not in good standing, a student may not serve any
penalty for MSHSL Bylaw violations.
Informed Consent: By its nature, participation in interscholastic athletics includes risk of injury and the transmission of infectious diseases such as
HIV, Herpes and Hepatitis B and others. Although serious injuries are not common and the risk of HIV transmission is almost nonexistent in
supervised school athletic programs, it is impossible to eliminate all risk. Participants have the responsibility to help reduce that risk. Participants
must obey all safety rules, report all physical and hygiene problems to their coaches, follow a proper conditioning program, and inspect their own
equipment daily. PARENTS, GUARDIANS OR STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT WISH TO ACCEPT THE RISK DESCRIBED IN THIS
WARNING SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS FORM. STUDENTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN AN MSHSL-SPONSORED ACTIVITY
WITHOUT THE STUDENT’S AND PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE.
I consent to the athletic trainer or coach treating injuries and authorize them to discuss those injuries with and release any applicable medical
information or records relating to those injuries to coaches, school staff and other qualified health care providers as deemed necessary within their
scope of practice.
I further understand that in the case of injury or illness requiring transportation to a health care facility, that a reasonable attempt will be made to
contact the parent or guardian in the case of the student-athlete being a minor, but that, if necessary, the student-athlete will be transported via
ambulance to the nearest hospital.
By signing this we acknowledge that we have read the information contained in the MSHSL Eligibility Brochure and Statement.
I/we acknowledge the electronic signature confirms I/we have read and reviewed the information contained in the contents of the Eligibility
Brochure and Statement. I/we also acknowledge this electronic signature has the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as a signature in a
non-electronic form.
The student/parent authorizes the release of documents and other pertinent information by the school in order to determine student eligibility.
In addition, the student/parent understands and agrees that public information shall include names and pictures of students participating in or
attending extra-curricular activities, school events, and High School League activities or events.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Printed Name Birth Date Grade in School
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Signature Date
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature Date
2013-2014 MSHSL ELIGIBILITY STATEMENT
MSHSL ANNUAL SPORTS HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE
DATE ______ / ______ / __________
Name _______________________________________ Male Female Age ____ Birth Date ______ / ______ / ________
Grade ____ School _________________________________ Sport(s) ______________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________ Date of Last Sports Qualifying Physical Exam (SQPE) _____ / ______ / ________
Check Yes or No boxes for each question or Circle question numbers for which you cannot answer.
IN THE LAST YEAR, since your last complete Sports Qualifying Physical Exam with your physician or your Year 2 Annual Health Questionnaire,
HAVE YOU HAD ANY CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
YES NO
1. In the last year, has a doctor restricted your participation in sports for any reason without clearing you to return to sports? ............. IMPORTANT HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU IN THE LAST YEAR
2. In the last year, have you passed out or nearly passed out during or after exercise? ........................................................................
3. In the last year, have you had discomfort, pain, tightness, or pressure in your chest during exercise? ..............................................
4. In the last year, does your heart race or skip beats (irregular beats) during exercise? .......................................................................
5. In the last year, do you get light-headed or feel more short of breath than expected during exercise? ..............................................
6. In the last year, have you had an unexplained seizure? .................................................................................................................... IMPORTANT HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY IN THE LAST YEAR
7. In the last year, has anyone in your immediate family died suddenly and unexpectedly for no apparent reason? ............................. 8. In the last year, has any family member or relative died of heart problems or had an unexpected or unexplained sudden death
before age 50 (including an unexplained drowning, an unexplained car accident, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)? ....................
9. In the last year, has anyone in your immediate family had instances of unexplained fainting, seizures, or near drowning? ............... 10. In the last year, has anyone in your immediate family developed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan Syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, long QT Syndrome, short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, or catecholaminergic polymorphic
ventricular tachycardia? .................................................................................................................................................................... 11. In the last year, has anyone in your immediate family been diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular
cardiomyopathy,long or short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, or catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? ........
12. In the last year, has anyone in your immediate family under age 50 had a heart problem, pacemaker, or implanted defibrillator? .... MEDICAL RISK QUESTIONS IN THE LAST YEAR
13. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month? ............................................................................................ 14. In the last year, have you had a head injury or concussion that still has symptoms like continuing headaches, concentration problems
or memory problems? .......................................................................................................................................................................
15. In the last year, have you had numbness, tingling, weakness in, or inability to move your arms or legs after being hit or falling? .....
Parents or Legal Guardians: Please note below any health concerns, medications, or allergies that may be important
for the coaches or athletic/activities director to know.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I do not know of any existing physical or additional health reason that would preclude participation in sports. I certify that the answers to the above
questions are true and accurate and I approve participation in athletic activities. _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ __________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Athlete Signature Date
Athletic/Activity Director Notes: (a YES answer to any of the questions above
requires a clearance note from a physician prior to participation.)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SQPE Due _____ / _____ / ________ CLEARED FOR SPORTS: YES NO
Reference: Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (Third Edition): AAFP, AAP, AMSSM, AOSSM, AOASM ; McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Revised 4/9/13
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CATEGORY I ACTIVITIES
Those League sponsored activities in which a member school has a schedule of interscholastic
contests, exclusive of League sponsored tournaments: (1) Athletic activities; (2) Fine Arts
activities-Debate; Speech and One Act Play when a school schedules a season of interscholastic
contests.
Penalties for Category I Activities (Violence towards others, racial, religious, sexual harassment
and hazing violations):
A. First violation: After determination of the violation, a student shall lose eligibility for the next
two consecutive interscholastic contests or two weeks (14 calendar days) of a season in which
the student is a participant, whichever is greater.
B. Second violation: After determination of the second violation, the student shall lose
eligibility for the next six consecutive interscholastic contests in which the student is a
participant or three weeks (21 calendar days), whichever is greater.
C. Third violation: After determination of the third or subsequent violations, the student shall
lose eligibility for the next twelve consecutive interscholastic contests in which the student is a
participant or four weeks (28 calendar days), whichever is greater.
D. A student who becomes a participant in a treatment program may become eligible for
participation after a minimum period of six weeks after entering treatment if all of the
following conditions were met:
a. The student is assessed as chemically dependent
b. Enters treatment voluntarily and
c. The director of the treatment center certifies that the student has successfully
completed the program
A. Football & Basketball - In order to earn a letter in these sports, the athlete must participate in
1/4 of the total number of quarters. The coach may also use his discretion to either award or deny a
letter due to unusual circumstances.
B. Volleyball – To earn a letter in volleyball, the athlete must participate in 1/4 of the games.
C. Track - To earn a letter in track the athlete must earn a number of meet points equal to one and
a half-time the number of meets. The athlete must also earn 95% or better of all practice points.
Practice points are earned by attending practice and meets as follows:
* 2 pts. for each day of scheduled practice
* 1 pt. for excused absence/unexcused tardy
* 0 pts for unexcused absences
* -2 pts. for skipping a meet that you are scheduled for
If a student earns between 75% - 95% of attendance points, they must double the number of meet
points in A to earn a letter. If a student earns between 50%-75% of attendance points, they must
quadruple the number of points in A to earn a letter.
D. Wrestling - To earn a letter in wrestling, the athlete must earn 3 points in duals or place in a
tournament, including conference or district.
E. Golf - To letter in golf the athlete must accumulate enough "letter points" to place them in the
top 6-9 point totals on the team. "Letter points" are achieved based on the place the athlete finishes
on the varsity squad in each match as follows: 10 pts. for first, 8 pts. for second, 6 pts. for third, 4
pts. for fourth, 2 pts. for fifth and 0 pts. for sixth. Ties for two or more positions divide the total
points for those spots, participate on the A-Squad in at least 1/3 of the matches, make the varsity
squad for post-season tournament, be a senior who has faithfully participated for at least 2 years in
the golf program
F. Baseball and Softball - To earn a letter in this sport, the athlete must participate in 1/4 of the
total number of innings.
G. Dance – To earn a letter in this sport, the athlete must participate in 1/4 of all varsity
competitions.
H. Speech Activities – Practice with a coach nine times during the season, attendance at four
scheduled meets, attendance at a conference meet and sub-section meet. Exceptions made for
illness or pre-excused school/family functions.
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I. Alpine Skiing - There are two requirements for a skier to qualify for a varsity letter: A skier
must compete on the varsity run order on a minimum of 2 different race days; a skier must score
points for the team on at least 2 different race days to be awarded 80 pts.
**Community Service: 1 pt. will be awarded for each hour of community service performed.
A maximum of 25 pts. may be awarded for community service. A written form describing this
service must be provided to the coaches indicating the type of service and quantity of hours by Feb.
**Additional points can be earned. A detailed breakdown can be obtained from the
Rochester Ski Team (RHSST).
CATEGORY II ACTIVITIES
Those League sponsored activities in which a member school does not have a schedule of
interscholastic contests, exclusive of League sponsored tournaments. (1) Fine Arts activities include
Speech and One Act Play when a school schedules no interscholastic contests and participates only in
the League sponsored tournament series; (2) Music activities; (3) Visual arts activities-Each member
school shall develop penalties which it will apply to the participants in these activities. A copy of the
member school’s policy shall be filed in the principal’s office. Yearbook, Drama, Band, Choir,
Student Council and other activities not included in Category I (Homecoming attendants, class
officers, etc.). Events to be counted for serving MSHSL penalties for Category II activities in which
the student receives a grade will only include MSHSL sponsored events, or conference events. Local
performances that are a part of the students grade, will not count as an event toward the serving of any
penalty.
A. Events in Category II include, but are not limited to: public appearances, scheduled programs,
meetings, contests, and clinics
B. Events will not include practices or rehearsals
C. Events for activities where it is part of a graded class will only include MSHSL sponsored events
or conference events. Performances that are part of the students grade will not count as an event
toward the serving any penalty
Penalties for Category II Activities: Activities (Violence towards others, racial, religious, sexual
harassment and hazing violations):
A. First Violation: After confirmation of the first violation, the student shall lose eligibility for the
next event of the season in which the student is a participant. No exception is permitted for a
student who becomes a participant in a treatment program. A meeting must be arranged, by the
student, with the Chemical Dependency Coordinator during the first week of ineligibility.
B. Second Violation: After confirmation of the second violation, the student shall lose eligibility for
the next two (2) consecutive events. No exception is permitted for a student who becomes a
participant in a treatment program. A meeting must be arranged, by the student, with the
Chemical Dependency Coordinator during the first week of ineligibility
C. Third Violation: After confirmation of the third or subsequent violations, the student shall lose
eligibility for the entire season of events or the total number of events of the year in which the
student is a participant. If after the third or subsequent violations, the student willing becomes a
participant in a chemical dependency program/treatment program, the student may be certified for
reinstatement in MSHSL activities after a minimum exclusion of three (3) events. Such
certification must be issued by the director or counselor of a chemical dependency treatment
center. A meeting must be arranged by the student with the Chemical Dependency Coordinator
during the first week of ineligibility.
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STUDENT FEE REGULATIONS
The Minnesota Legislature enacted the “Minnesota Public School Fee Law,” which went into effect on
July 21, 1975. In accordance to the law and School Board Policy, the following guidelines are set up
for fees in Wabasha-Kellogg Jr/Sr High School:
A. Permitted Fees-A School Board may charge fees in the following areas:
1. In any program where the resultant product, in excess of minimum requirements and at the
pupil’s option, becomes the property of the pupil.
2. Admission fees or charges for extra-curricular activities, where attendance is optional.
3. A security deposit for the return of materials, supplies or equipment. A student may be
charged a security deposit for audio-visual equipment.
4. Personal physical education and athletic equipment/apparel, although any pupil may provide
his/her own if it meets reasonable requirements and standards relating to health and safety
established by the School Board.
5. Items of personal use or products which a student may purchase at his/her option, such as
student publications, class rings, yearbooks and graduation announcements.
6. Field trips considered supplementary to a district’s educational program.
7. Any authorized voluntary student health and accident benefit plan.
8. For the use of musical instruments owned or rented by the district, a reasonable rental fee not
to exceed either the rental cost to the district, or the annual depreciation plus the actual annual
maintenance cost for each school-owned instrument.
9. Students may be required to furnish personal or consumable items, including pencils, paper,
pens, erasers and notebooks.
10. Fees specifically permitted by other statue. Fees may be charged for lost books and/or
supplies and equipment.
Students are required to furnish their own paper, pencils, pens, notebooks, graph paper, sketch
pads, gym clothes, athletic shoes and other personal equipment. These procedures are in
accordance with governed by the Minnesota Public School Fee Law MSA 120.71 – 120.76.
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES
The School Board has determined that student activity fees are necessary and has taken action
to formally put the activity fee system into action. Conditions may vary from year to year so
that activity fees may or may not be necessary to provide adequate funding for our activity
programs. The School Board has authorized an activity fee schedule as follows:
ALL BOYS/GIRLS-HIGH SCHOOL sports have a season fee of $75.00. There is no fee
for managers
ALL BOYS/GIRLS-JUNIOR HIGH sports have a seasonal fee of $50.00. There is no
fee for managers
FINE ARTS-HIGH SCHOOL includes Speech and Drama (Fall Play, 1-Act & Spring
Musical) have a fee of $35.00. There is no fee for tech crews
FINE ARTS-JUNIOR HIGH includes Speech and Drama (Fall Play, 1-Act & Spring
Musical) have a fee of $30.00. There is no fee for tech crews
JR/SR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL-No fee
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-National fee, no local
**GATE FEES FOR FOOTBALL ONLY:
$6.00 Adults / $4.00 students
**GATE FEES FOR VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL & WRESTLING:
$5.00 Adults / $3.00 students
SEASON PASS PRICES:
Students: $25.00
Adults: $45.00 (Includes college students)
Couples: $80.00
Family (2 adults / 4 students): $125.00
**IF FEES CANNOT BE PAID BEFORE PRACTICE BEGINS,
CONTACT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE (DENISE) TO MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE BOOSTER CLUB IF YOU QUALIFY.
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Chapter 3 YOUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
GRADUATION - YOUR GOAL
All seniors will meet with the Guidance Department and administration during the first
quarter of their senior year to verify their current credit status. Any doubts or questions which
seniors may have concerning their graduation should be cleared up during the first semester of
the school year. Seniors who are short of reaching their graduation requirements must select,
through the Guidance Department, one or more alternative programs available to them.
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
Each semester length course will be worth one-half credit towards graduation in grades 9 - 12.
Seniors who are one credit short of the required 23 credits may participate in the graduation
ceremony. Students that earned less than 22 credits may NOT participate in the
Commencement. This includes Post-Secondary Enrollment Option students.
CREDITS FOR EARLY GRADUATION
Students who have successfully completed 23 graduation credits and passed the required
classes by the end of the first semester of their senior year may apply for early graduation.
Students who plan to undertake early graduation must meet with the counselor and establish a
program and time-table leading to this goal. A conference with the student's parents and
counselor will be held and the early graduation request must then be submitted to the Jr/Sr
High School Principal for approval.
POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION ACT
The PSEO program allows qualified juniors or seniors to attend college and receive high
school credit/college simultaneously. Interested students should meet with the counselor. As
part of this program, students must accept certain responsibilities that accompany this
educational opportunity including:
Student must take ownership of their academic programming including
management of credits and coursework
Students must initiate communications to stay abreast of meetings and events in
the high school
Students must understand and cooperate with policy on visiting the school and
participating in school events
REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES
When registering for classes, thought needs to be given to the scope and sequences for
courses necessary for graduation. Registration will typically take place in February.
Eleventh grade students will receive highest registration priority, followed by the 10th grade
students and then 9th graders. Parents, students, home room advisors and the counselor will
work together in program planning, registration and scheduling.
STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
Course Selection and Schedule Changes
Students are expected to carefully select classes with care and consideration for their future
plans. Accurate initial course selection is an important aspect of student planning, staffing,
equipment purchase and building the master schedule. Students that select a class are
expected to honor that original decision unless there has been a significant change in their
future plans that alter the selection criteria.
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Early Drops/Adds: Prior to, or the first five days of a semester
Students may request a schedule change prior to the beginning of a semester if the student:
a) can explain a change in the primary selection criteria
1) graduation requirements
2) college entrance requirements
3) appropriate placement in a class
b) experiences an event that impacts the appropriateness of the class
c) the master schedule dictates the need for a change
Other Considerations for Schedule Changes
A level of flexibility for student initiated schedule changes will exist if students are:
a) Unknown scheduled in to a class
b) Counseled in to a class despite reservations
Schedule Changes: After the beginning of the Semester Drop/Add
Unless extenuating circumstances deem otherwise, students are prohibited from dropping a
class after the beginning of the semester due to the unfair burden it places on both the student
that is entering another class and the teacher that must accommodate roster changes. If the
late schedule change is agreed upon by parent, principal, teacher and counselor, the following
conditions apply:
Transcript-The class will remain on the student’s transcript which is an official educational
document that represents an accurate record of a student’s academic history.
Grade-If the student was failing the class at the time of the drop, the “F” will remain on the
transcript. If the student was passing, or if there has been no significant grading in the class,
the grade will be a “NC” (No credit).
Eligibility-The normal eligibility rule will apply. If the student was passing at the time of the
drop, the NC will not affect eligibility. If the student was failing, again, the normal eligibility
rule applies, which means the student will lose one contest or event of participation and/or go
on academic probation.
Appeals-The “F” and ineligibility may be appealed to the Academic Committee. A reversal
would be based on these factors:
1) A record of sincere effort in the dropped class
2) Evidence, by the teacher, of misplacement in the dropped class
3) A successful record and passing grade in the transfer course
Departmental Transfer
Occasionally, a student may be in a track within a department that is beyond the skill level of
that student. Students then may transfer to another level in that department with the
permission of the counselor, parent and teacher. The student will bring the existing
grade/percentage to the new course.
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MARKING
A = indicates exceptionally fine work
B = represents better than average work
C = indicates average work
D = indicates poor work
F = indicates failure
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) are computed as follows:
A = 4.0 D+ = 1.3
A- = 3.7 D = 1.0
B+= 3.3 D- = 0.7
B = 3.0 F = 0.0
B- = 2.7 S = Satisfactory
C+= 2.3 U = Unsatisfactory
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
Grade point average is computed by following this procedure; multiply the number of grades
by their value, sum and divide by the number of grades. For example: suppose a student
received an A, 2 B's, and 3 C's one semester;
(1 x 4.000) + (2 x 3.000) + (3 x 2.000) = 16.000
4.000 + 6.000 + 6.000 = 16.000
Grade point average = 16.0 / 6 = 2.666…
Note: The school management computer software calculates GPA.s to three decimal places.
For simplicity, some communications may list less than three places for illustrative purposes
only.
The GPA includes a calculation of grades from PSEO institutions and other schools on the
official transcript.
CLASS RANK
Class rank is a relative ordering of student academic history and requires an equitable
standard of comparison.
CLASS GRADES
As a general rule, teachers will use these percentages when determining class grades.
However, staff members have discretion in determining when these recommended ranges do
not fit the style and format of the class assessments required of their discipline.
A = 90-100% D = 60-69%
B = 80-89% F = 59% / below
C = 70-79%
HONOR ROLL
Semester honor rolls for all senior high students, grades 7-12, are based on a 4.000 system.
"Incomplete" grades may prevent honor roll recognition.
To be on the "A" honor roll, a student must have a 3.500 GPA and no "D's" or "F's". The "B"
honor roll student must have a 3.000 GPA and no "D's" or "F's".
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society is an organization based upon scholarship, character, service and
leadership. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible for membership if they have a cumulative
G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher after fall semester. Students who meet the scholarship requirement
are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 on the basis of character, service and leadership. All high school
faculty rate students they have worked with in the last two years. These ratings are tabulated
and averaged. Students are rank ordered and all comments made by faculty are recorded. A
five member faculty council meets to evaluate each candidate individually. Students are
selected by a majority vote of the five members. The advisor does not have a vote. The
advisor notifies students whether they were selected or not. Once students have become
members they must maintain a 3.250 G.P.A. and must uphold the standards that were the
basis of their selections. If these standards are not upheld, they are notified in writing by the
advisor. Members are made aware of violations and their consequences by their advisor.
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CLASS OF 2014 ~ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRAD TESTS: Writing ___ Reading ___ Math ___
(9th
Grade) (10th
Grade) (11th
Grade)
REQUIRED COURSES – (16.5 credits listed below)
Credits Semesters
Language Arts 9th English 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th English 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th English Literature Elective .5 credit _____
12th English Composition Elective .5 credit _____
2 electives 1 credit _____ _____
4 credits
Social Studies 9th
American History 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
World History & Cultures 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th /12th American Political Systems .5 credit _____
Economics .5 credit _____
Geography .5 credit _____
3.5 credits
Science 9th Physics 1 credit _____ _____
10th
Biology 1 credit _____ _____
11th/12th elective(s) 1 credit _____ _____
3 credits
Mathematics 9th
-12th Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, _____ _____
Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Personal Finance, ______ ______
Functions/Statistics/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Math Modeling _____ _____
Math Prep, ITV Calc
3 credits
Physical Education & Health 9th Health 9 .5 credit _____
Physical Education 9 .5 credit _____
1 credit
Business/Technology Information Processing I .5 credit _____
Career Planning Education Career Horizons .5 credit _____
Art 1 credit _____ _____
Band, Choir, Drawing & Painting,
Advanced Drawing and Painting,
Ceramics, Design and Printmaking
Media Arts Production, Theatre, Oral Interp. _______________________ (.5)
Electives 6.5 credits _______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
Total Credit Requirement --- 16.5 required + 6.5 electives = 23 total _____
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CLASS OF 2015 ~ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRAD TESTS: Writing ___ Reading ___ Math ___
(9th
Grade) (10th
Grade) (11th
Grade)
REQUIRED COURSES – (16.5 credits listed below)
Credits Semesters
Language Arts 9th English 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
English 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th/ English Literature Elective .5 credit _____
12th English Composition Elective .5 credit _____
2 electives 1 credit _____ _____
4 credits
Social Studies 9th
American History 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
World History & Cultures 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th /12th American Political Systems .5 credit _____
Economics .5 credit _____
Geography .5 credit _____ 3.5 credits
Science 9th Physics 1 credit _____ _____
10th
Biology 1 credit _____ _____
11th/12th elective(s) 1 credit _____ _____
3 credits
Mathematics 9th
-12th Intermediate Algebra**, Geometry _____ _____
Advanced Algebra, Personal Finance, Math Prep _____ _____
Functions/Statistics/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Math _____ _____
Modeling, ITV Calc (**Required class to graduate)
3 credits
Physical Education & Health 9th Health 9 .5 credit _____
Physical Education 9 .5 credit _____
1 credit
Business/Technology Information Processing I .5 credit ______
Career Planning Education Career Horizons .5 credit _____
Art 1 credit _____ _____
Band, Choir, Drawing & Painting,
Advanced Drawing and Painting,
Ceramics, Design and Printmaking
Media Arts Production, Theatre, Oral Interp. _______________________ (.5)
Electives 6.5 credits _______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) _______________________ (.5)
Total Credit Requirement --- 16.5 required + 6.5 electives = 23 total _____
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CLASS OF 2016 ~ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRAD TESTS: Writing ___ Reading ___ Math ___
(9th
Grade) (10th
Grade) (11th
Grade)
REQUIRED COURSES – (16.5 credits listed below)
Credits Semesters
Language Arts 9th English 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
English 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th/ English Literature Elective .5 credit _____
12th English Composition Elective .5 credit _____
2 electives 1 credit _____ _____
4 credits
9th American History 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
World History & Cultures 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th /12th American Political Systems .5 credit _____
Economics .5 credit _____
Geography .5 credit _____
3.5 credits
Science 9th Physics 1 credit _____ _____
10th
Biology 1 credit _____ _____
11th/12th elective(s) 1 credit _____ _____
3 credits
Mathematics 9th
-12th Intermediate Algebra**, _____ _____
Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Personal Finance _____ _____
Functions/Statistics/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Math Modeling, _____ _____
Math Prep, ITV Calc (**Required class to graduate)
3 credits
Physical Education & Health 9th Health 9 .5 credit _____
Physical Education 9 .5 credit _____
1 credit
Business/Technology Information Processing I .5 credit _____
Career Planning Education Career Horizons .5 credit _____
Art 1 credit _____ _____
Band, Choir, Drawing & Painting,
Advanced Drawing and Painting,
Ceramics, Design and Printmaking,
Media Arts Production, Theatre, Oral Interp.
______________________ (.5)
Electives 6.5 credits _______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
Total Credit Requirement --- 16.5 required + 6.5 electives = 23 total _____
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CLASS OF 2017 ~ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRAD TESTS: Writing ___ Reading ___ Math ___
(9th
Grade) (10th
Grade) (11th
Grade)
REQUIRED COURSES – (16.5 credits listed below)
Credits Semesters
Language Arts 9th English 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
English 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th/ English Literature Elective .5 credit _____
12th English Composition Elective .5 credit _____
2 electives 1 credit _____ _____
4 credits
9th American History 9 1 credit _____ _____
10th
World History & Cultures 10 1 credit _____ _____
11th /12th American Political Systems .5 credit _____
Economics .5 credit _____
Geography .5 credit _____
3.5 credits
Science 9th Physics 1 credit _____ _____
10th
Biology 1 credit _____ _____
11th/12th elective(s) 1 credit _____ _____
3 credits
Mathematics 9th
-12th Intermediate Algebra**, _____ _____
Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Personal Finance, _____ _____
Functions/Statistics/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Math Modeling _____ _____
Math Prep, ITV Calc (**Required class to graduate)
3 credits
Physical Education & Health 9th Health 9 .5 credit _____
Physical Education 9 .5 credit _____
1 credit
Business/Technology Information Processing I .5 credit _____
Career Planning Education Career Horizons .5 credit _____
Art 1 credit _____ _____
Band, Choir, Drawing & Painting,
Advanced Drawing and Painting,
Ceramics, Design and Printmaking,
Media Arts Production, Theatre, Oral Interp.
______________________ (.5)
Electives 6.5 credits _______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
_______________________ (.5) ______________________ (.5)
Total Credit Requirement --- 16.5 required + 6.5 electives = 23 total _____
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COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minnesota technical colleges and community colleges all have open admission policies,
meaning they accept students without regard to their high school records. A high school
diploma or GED is preferred but they will accept students without these if they can
demonstrate a potential for success in college.
Minnesota State Universities generally accept students who:
Graduate in the top half of their class, or
Score 21 or higher on the ACT, or
Have a combined score of 1000 or higher on the SAT
In addition, students should have completed the following curriculum in high school:
Four years of English (including composition and literature and speech)
Three years of math (two years of algebra and one year of geometry)
Three years of science (including one year each of a biological and physical
science)
Three years of social studies (including one year each of U.S. history and
geography)
Two years of a single world language
One year of fine arts
Each school may have its own requirements that may differ slightly from those listed above.
For specific information, visit the W-K counseling office or contact the school in which you
may be interested.
The University of Minnesota requires the same high school preparation as listed above. It
also considers rank, GPA and test scores but does not post low-end cut-off figures for
admission. New in 2015, four years of math will be required for applicants.
Private four-year colleges each have their own admission criteria. As most have fairly
selective admission policies, following the general curriculum outlined above is advised. The
more selective schools may want four years of math and science. Again, for specific
information, visit the W-K counseling office or contact the school in which you may be
interested.
PARENTAL CURRICULUM REVIEW (120B.20)
Each school district shall have a procedure for a parent, guardian, or an adult student, 18 years
of age or older, to review the content of the instructional materials to be provided to a minor
child or to an adult student and, if the parent, guardian, or adult student objects to the content,
to make reasonable arrangements with school personnel for alternative instruction. Alternative
instruction may be provided by the parent, guardian, or adult student if the alternative
instruction, if any, offered by the school board does not meet the concerns of the parent,
guardian, or adult student. The school board is not required to pay for the costs of alternative
instruction provided by a parent, guardian, or adult student. School personnel may not impose
an academic or other penalty upon a student merely for arranging alternative instruction under
this section. School personnel may evaluate and assess the quality of the student's work.
History: 1993 c 224 art 12 s 29; 1998 c 397 art 6 s 124
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Chapter 4 FACILITIES, DEPARTMENTS, SUPPORT SERVICES LIBRARY / IMC / CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
The library / IMC is a place of quiet study, research and approved collaborative academic
work. You must have a pass to use the facility. Students who need to use the library in group
assignment settings reserved by teachers, have priority on library facilities and staff. The
library is normally open from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM continuously, when school is in session,
and there is staff supervision. The library is closed at 3:15 PM on the final day of the work
week. The Career Resource Center is located at the back of the IMC. NO food or beverages
are allowed in the IMC at any time.
DISTRICT LUNCH POLICIES
The food service staff will remind students daily when their account reaches $6.00 or below.
This will allow three days to make a deposit. MONEY MUST BE IN STUDENT’S
ACCOUNTS TO RECEIVE LUNCH OR BREAKFAST. This is a prepay system and there
is no charging provisions. Students will be offered a sandwich and milk the first day they are
unable to purchase lunch due to insufficient funds, for one day only. If no deposit is made,
the student will not be able to receive a school lunch. Special arrangements can be made for
all students in case of emergencies by contacting the Food Service Department at
651-565-3559 x204. These cases will be handled on an individual basis.
Student breakfast = 1.00 / No charge if on reduced or free lunches
Student lunch = $2.20 Student (reduced) lunch = .40 cents
Extra milk = .45 cents
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All students in grades 7 – 9 must participate in Physical Education. If any student is to be
placed on limited participation in Phy-Ed, a written statement should be presented, which
clearly sets forth the limitations, and must be signed by the family doctor. The statement will
be made part of the student’s record.
All physical education students and student athletes must provide their own towels. Locker
space is inadequate for towel drying. Therefore, all physical education students and student
athletes are expected to have appropriate phy-ed clothing and bring their own towels on a
daily basis. Additionally, we are requesting all students to provide their own combination
padlock for use the 3 years they have Phy-Ed (No (KEY) padlocks will be permitted). All
combinations will be recorded by staff as periodic locker inspections will be made
SAFETY GLASSES
Safety glasses must be worn in all hazardous areas of the building…NO EXCEPTIONS.
CHEMICAL AWARENESS SERVICES
The school will offer confidential services to students that would like any assistance related to
chemical health issues. The problem may be their own dependence or someone in their
family. Individual or small group counseling services will be available. The staff will keep
information in confidence.
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LOST AND FOUND Students, not the school, are responsible for their personal property. If it is necessary to bring
valuable items or more money than needed to pay for lunch, leave the items or money at the
main office for safe keeping. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR LOCKER.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
Guidance services are available for ALL students. These services assist students with
educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupational information, career
information, study helps, help with home, school and/or social concerns, or any questions
students would like to discuss with the counselor or school social worker.
HEALTH SERVICE
In the event of illness a student must come to the Student Services Office so the school
secretaries can talk to the student’s guardians or parents over the phone before they are
allowed to leave the building. Wabasha-Kellogg Schools will have the services of a nurse for
approximately 20 hours per week. If a student comes to the office sick and the nurse is
available, he/she will handle the situation.
PLEASE INFORM THE SCHOOL OF ANY IMMUNIZATIONS SO IT CAN BE PUT
ON HIS/HER HEALTH RECORDS.
HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
Hearing and vision screening will be offered in the fall to provide early identification of
children who may have vision/hearing problems. Jr. High students are screened in 7th grade
and high school students in 10th grade. This is a SCREENING process only. Any students
with abnormal findings will be referred for further evaluation.
SCOLISIS SCREENING
Scoliosis (side to side curvature of the spine) screening program is offered annually to our
students. This screening is done for 5th grade girls in the spring and 6th grade girls in the fall
by the on-site nurse. This screening program is not a diagnostic service. If the results
indicate that the student needs further evaluation to determine whether or not he/she has a
spinal deformity, a referral letter will be sent home.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
To provide necessary and quality health services to the student with special health needs a
Medical Condition Log is maintained. The Medical Condition Log identifies the medical
condition, lists activities, restrictions and offers a plan of action specific to that individual
student. The information for the medical log is obtained from the health history form filled
out yearly by the parent/guardian. This information is shared with his/her classroom teacher,
physical education teacher and support staff who have contact with that student with special needs.
IF YOUR CHILD HAS SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS, PLEASE FILL OUT THE ANNUAL
HEALTH HISTORY FORM COMPLETELY AND RETURN TO SCHOOL PROMPTLY.
LATEX
Wabasha-Kellogg is a latex free school. No latex items, including latex balloons will be
permitted in the building.
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IT’S THE LAW…..KIDS NEED SHOTS FOR SCHOOL!! Directions:
Find the child’s age/grade level and read across to the right
Has the child had the number of shots shown by the “X’s” under each vaccine?
Note: Each row is meant to be read separately, so don’t add up the columns of checkmarks under each
vaccine. Example: A preschooler needs four (4) DTP, then to enter kindergarten he/she needs one (1)
more DTP, for a total of five (5)(not 9)
DTaP/Td/
Tdap
Diphtheria,
tetanus,
pertussis
(whooping
cough)
POLIO
MMR
Measles,
mumps,
rubella
HIB
Haemophilus,
influenzae,
type B
HEPATITIS
B
VARICELLA*
(Chickenpox )
PRESCHOOL
(four) (three) (one) At least
(one)
(one)
KINDERGARTEN
(five)
(5th Td
shot not
needed if
4th shot
was after
age 4)
(four)
(4th
shot not
needed
if 3rd
one was
after
age 4)
(two) (three) (two)
AGE 7
THROUGH 6TH
GRADE
At least
(three)
At least
(three)
(one)
7TH THROUGH
12TH GRADE
At least
(three) plus
one more
Td / Tdap
shot at age
11-12
years**
At least
(three)
(two) (three)
7th grade
only ***
(two)
7th grade only
Varicella shots not required if child already had chickenpox disease. A second shot is
required for K-7 starting fall 2009
If a child received a Td (tetanus-diphtheria) at age 7-10 years they
do not necessarily need another one at age 11-12. However, they must
receive another shot of Td or Tdap 10 years after their last one
An alternate two-shot schedule of hepatitis B may also be used for kids from age 11 to 15
To go to school in Minnesota, students must show they’ve had the
immunizations or file a legal exemption with the school
Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or a
Conscientious objection signed by a parent/guardian that is notarized
Other immunizations recommended for school kids, but not required by the School Immunization Law:
Influenza (flu) – each year for children age 6 months to 18 years – especially those with risk factors
like asthma and diabetes
Meningococcal for ages 11-18
Human papillomavirus (HPV) for girls age 11-18
For more information, call your doctor, clinic, health plan or the
www.health .state.mn.us/immunize
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APPENDIX – POLICIES and FORMS POLICY: Medication Administration in Schools
REVIEWED: June 1997, January 2003, January 2004, May 2007, April 2010
LATEST REVISION: APRIL 2011
PURPOSE: To assure safe and proper administration of medication to the student at school in
accordance with Minnesota Statue 126.201
1. This policy includes BOTH prescription AND over-the-counter (OTC) medications with the
exception of non-aspirin (i.e. Tylenol, Advil, etc.) analgesics. Non-aspirin analgesics will be given
with a completed parent authorization form per a physician’s standing orders.
2. Since giving medications to students present some potential problems, it is preferred that
medications be given at times outside of school hours, if possible. If not possible, trained school
staff will assist students and parents/legal guardians with this responsibility.
3. Students requiring medication at school shall be identified by parents/legal guardians to the nurse,
health coordinator, secretary, principal or teacher.
4. The Medication Practitioner Order and Parent Authorization Form must be completed by the
parent/legal guardian AND physician BEFORE any medication will be given in the school. All
medication must be accompanied by this form. Non-aspirin analgesics require only the parent to
fill out and sign this form. An August 2005 law allows older students to possess nonprescription
pain relief drugs and use them according to label instructions without having to go to the nurse’s
office. Parents who allow their child/children to self-carry non-aspirin analgesic, non-alcoholic,
will still need to fill out and sign this form. This form will be kept in the Health Office.
5. The parents/legal guardian of the student shall assume responsibility for informing the Health
Office of any change in the student’s medication. Medication dosage changes must be prescribed
and documented in writing by the practitioner. When circumstances warrant, the practitioner may
provide verbal medication orders or changes of dosage to the nurse only. Verbal orders must be
followed by written authorization.
6. For the parent/legal guardian and the child’s protection, the medication will be brought to school
by an adult.
7. All prescription medications must be brought to the school in a prescription bottle as issued by a
pharmacist. (A duplicate bottle can be obtained from the pharmacist upon request.) The label on
the duplicate bottle must match the practitioner’s order on the above order/authorization form. If
the medication dosage means that pills need to be cut in half, the medication must be brought to
the school already split. OTC medication must be brought in the original, sealed, purchased
container with the child’s name written on it. Parents/legal guardians will be asked to bring only a
one-month supply at a time.
8. All written medication authorizations are effective for the current school year only.
9. Medications will be kept in a locked cabinet, file, or drawer. Any exceptions to this rule must be
cleared with the school nurse.
10. Requests for self-administered medications for students will be dealt with on an individual student
basis. Approval will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the school nurse. These students
must have the medication/authorization form filled out and on file in the Health Office. Students
without prior approval observed by school personnel to be self-administering medications will be
reported to the principal.
11. Any medication given by school personnel, other than oral or inhalers (e.g. eye or ear drops,
injection, gastrostomy tube medications, rectal medications, emergency medications) must be
dealt with on a one-to-one basis with the school nurse, parents, practitioner, and school personnel.
The school district retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medication.
12. Field trips—planning for students with conditions that require medication on field trips will be
done on an individual basis PRIOR to the day of the field trip with the help of the parent/guardian.
It is the teacher and parent’s responsibility to inform the Health Office in advance of the trip. The
teacher or other responsible adult can carry and administer the medication on the field trip, as
necessary, following school procedure.
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******** S – A – M – P – L – E ********
MEDICATION PRACTITIONER’S ORDER & PARENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Name: _________________________________________________ Birthdate: _________________
School: _____Wabasha-Kellogg High School__________________ Grade: ___________________
PRACTITIONER’S ORDER
I hereby request and authorize you to give:
Medication/Treatment Dosage Time Duration
1.____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Diagnosis/medical reason for medication: ____________________________________________________
Other medications this student is taking: _____________________________________________________
Other recommendations/UNUSUAL side effects: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Practitioner’s Signature: _____________________________________ Today’s Date: _________________
Print Practitioner’s Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Clinic Name & Address: ____________________________________ FAX: _______________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION
1. I request that the above medication be given during school hours as ordered by this student’s physician.
2. I release school personnel from any liability in relation to this request when the medication is given as
ordered.
3. We will notify the school of any change in the medication (dosage change; medication is discontinued
before the time stated in the doctor’s order).
4. I give permission for the school nurse to communicate with teachers about the action and side effects of
this medication.
5. I give permission for the school nurse to consult with the above-named student’s practitioner (or acting
practitioner, if absent) regarding any questions that arise with regard to the listed medication or medical
condition being treated by this medication.
6. Field Trips: I give permission for the assigned teacher/responsible adult to dispense the medication on a
field trip, as necessary, following school procedure.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________ Date: ________________________
Relationship to Student: __________________________________ Daytime Phone:________________
********* S – A – M – P – L – E *********
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******** S – A – M – P – L – E ********
SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION
When a prescribing health professional, parent/guardian, student and nurse at the school agree that self
administration of a medication is appropriate for the individual student, the procedure must be done safely,
carefully and accurately. A written order by a prescribing health professional and written authorization by the
parent/guardian must be provided to the school. The medication must be brought to the school by the parent /
guardian in a container appropriately labeled by a pharmacist or the prescribing health professional.
This form must be completed by the prescribing health professional and the parent/guardian and returned to
the school office. Orders must be renewed annually or whenever the medication, dosage or administration
changes.
*********************************************************************************
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRESCRIBING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
I believe that ___________________________ is capable of self-administering the following
(Student’s name)
medication:
I hereby request and authorize you to give:
Medication/Treatment Dosage Time Duration
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Medical Diagnosis: ______________________________________________________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
I understand the student (my patient) will carry this medication at school. I also understand this
student (my patient) will be entirely responsible for the use of this medication and the use of this
medication will not be monitored by school personnel.
Practitioner’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________
Print Practitioner’s Name: ___________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Clinic Name & Address: ____________________________________ FAX: _______________________
TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT:
I hereby give permission for my child to self-administer medication at school as prescribed
by my child’s physician, and I authorize reciprocal release of information related to the medication
between the school nurse and the prescribing health professional. I understand my child will carry
this medication at school. I also understand that my child is entirely responsible for the use of this
medication and the use of this medication will not be monitored by school personnel.
I release all school personnel at W-K Schools from any and all liability in the event of any adverse
reactions from the use or administration of this medication. I hold all school personnel at W-K
Schools harmless from any liability resulting from allowing my child to self-administer
medications during school hours.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________
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******* S – A – M – P – L – E ********
STUDENT AGREEMENT
I agree to:
1) Follow my prescribing health professional’s orders
2) Use correct medication administration technique
3) Not allow anyone else to use my medication
4) Keep a current supply of my medication, located ____________________________
5) Consult with the school nurse: weekly monthly other
6) Notify the school nurse or school personnel under the following circumstances:
If my symptoms continue or get worse after taking the medication
I suspect that I am experiencing side effects from the medication
Other: _____________________________________________________
Signature of Student: _______________________________ Date: ______________
Signature of School Nurse: __________________________ Date: ______________
******* S – A – M – P – L – E ********
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SENIOR PRIVILEGES – STUDY HALLS
2 0 13 – 2 0 14
1. Senior privileges, initially, will be granted to seniors that qualify by:
Have no unexcused absences and no failures in the 2nd semester of previous year
Having no in-school or out-of-school suspensions in the previous school year
Hand in the completed permission slip
2. Seniors will be granted these privileges throughout the year, unless one of the
following violations occurs:
Taking unauthorized students with them. [violation: Loss Of Privileges for 3 months]
Attempting to leave if privileges have been revoked [violation: Loss Of Privileges for
rest of year]
Leaving during lunch or not checking back into 3rd hour study hall before the end of
the period [see below]
Not checking in to their study halls before they leave each day. [violation: Loss Of
Privileges for two weeks]
Being truant from any class or leaving the school without permission [see below]
Receiving an “F” on mid-quarter and quarter grade reports [violation: Loss Of
Privileges until next mid-term or quarter grade report]
Wandering around the building or going to the IMC without a pass. They must stay
in the commons area [violation: Loss Of Privileges for 2 weeks]
Note: Seniors not wanting to leave school may check out of study hall into the
commons area. When weather permits seniors may go outside to the courtyard
Accumulation of more than 3 unexcused tardies per semester
Causing other disciplinary problems at school (Including removal from any class for
behavioral issues), will lose all these privilege according to the following schedule:
Referral #1 = 2 week loss of senior privileges
Referral #2 = Loss of senior privileges for rest of school year
**Seniors who have a study hall 1stt hour may come in at the start of 2nd hour**
**Seniors who have 7th hour study hall do not have to come back at the
end of the hour to check out**
I have read and understand this information above. I give my son/daughter
permission to have senior privileges. SENIOR PRIVILAGES WILL BEGIN
ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013, IF ELIGIBLE.
____________________________________ _________________________________
Parent Signature Student Signature
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
Dean of Students Date
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POLICIES
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Wabasha-Kellogg School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, marital or veteran status, medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.
504 PLANS
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Section 504 is an Act which prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program with
Federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who:
1. has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities
including activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing,
speaking, breathing, learning and working;
2. has a record of such an impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment (34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 104.3)
No discrimination against any person with a qualifying disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the
programs and practices in the school system.
The School District has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include responsibility to identify, evaluate
and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, provide access to appropriate education services.
If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the School District,
he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer.
SECTION 504 POLICY STATEMENT
The Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to
admission, access to services, treatment or employment in it’s program or activities.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any
program receiving federal financial assistance. The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) applies to
employers who have over 14 employees regardless of federal financial assistance. Under both Acts, the
definition of an “Individual with a disability” is a person who:
1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, as
defined in the Section 504 regulations at 34 C.F.R. 104.3(j)(2)(ii), include functions such as caring
for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and
working. This list is not exhaustive. Other functions can be major life activities for purposes of
Section 504. In the Amendments Act (see FAQ 1), Congress provided additional examples of
general activities that are major life activities, including eating, sleeping, standing, lifting, bending,
reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating. Congress also provided a non-exhaustive list
of examples of “major bodily functions” that are major life activities, such as the functions of the
immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory,
circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. The Section 504 regulatory provision, though
not as comprehensive as the Amendments Act, is still valid – the Section 504 regulatory
provision’s list of examples of major life activities is not exclusive, and an activity or function not
specifically listed in the Section 504 regulatory provision can nonetheless be a major life activity.;
or
2. has a record of such impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.
The District will evaluate, identify and provide free appropriate education to all students who are individuals
with disabilities under Section 504 or the A. D. A. unless it would impose an undue hardship on the operation of
the program.
The District will furnish auxiliary aids and services to students, employees, parents, and members of public who
have disabilities to the extent necessary for communications with other persons, unless it will result in an undue
burden on, or a fundamental alteration in the program.
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The District has a grievance procedure for disability discrimination complaints. For a description of this
procedure, or any further relevant information, including the District’s updated self-evaluation, contact the
Section 504 Coordinator or the A. D. A. Coordinator.
SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Wabasha-Kellogg School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to admission,
access to services, treatment, or employment in its programs of activities. Any alleged discriminatory practices
within the scope of Section 504, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, should be addressed through the
grievance procedure which follows:
Step 1
The person, who believes he/she has a valid basis for grievance under Section 504, or the Americans with
Disabilities Act, shall informally discuss the complaint with the District 504/A. D. A. Coordinator. The District
504/A. D. A. Coordinator will investigate and document the complaint (including dates of meeting, disposition
and dates of disposition), and give written reply to the complainant within five (5) working days of meeting with
the complaint.
Step 2
If the complaint isn’t satisfactorily resolved through Step 1, the alleged grievance may be filed in writing by the
complainant. To be considered, the written complaint must fully set out he circumstances giving rise tot he
alleged grievance an d must be filed with the District 504/A. D. A. Coordinator within five working days of
disposition at Step One.
The District 504/A. D. A. Coordinator will appoint a hearing officer mutually agreed upon by the parent and the
504/A. D. A. Coordinator within five working days of receipt of the written complaint (Mediation will be
suggested and, if parents agree, the step will be used prior to hearing).
The hearing officer will conduct a hearing regarding the alleged grievance within fifteen (15) working days of
appointment. The hearing officer shall give the parent, student, or employee full and fair opportunity to present
evidence relevant to the issues raised under the grievance. The parent, student, or employee may be accompanied
at this meeting by an advocate of their choice. The hearing officer will present his/her written decision to the
District 504/A. D. A. Coordinator and complainant within ten (10) working days of the hearing.
Step 3
If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved through Step 2, the complainant may file a written appeal to the
School Board. To be considered, the written complaint must fully set out the circumstances giving rise to the
alleged grievance and must be filed with the Superintendent’s Office within five working days of disposition at
Step 2.
The School Board will address the complaint at its next regularly scheduled meeting provided the written
complaint is received in the Superintendent’s Office at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting of the
School Board.
Within ten working days of addressing the complaint, the School Board will issue a written disposition of the
alleged grievance through the Superintendent’s Office.
Step 4
If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved following Step 3, further appeal may be made to the United States
Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201.
The Section 504 Coordinator is: Beth Hajek
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
2113 East Hiawatha Drive
651-565-3559, ext. #254
The Section 504 Alternate Coordinator is: Jon Stern
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
2113 East Hiawatha Drive
651-565-3559, ext. #210 & 250
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413 HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from
harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The policy of the School District is to maintain a learning and working environment that is free
from harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or
disability. The School District prohibits any form of harassment or violence on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.
B. A violation of this policy occurs when any pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school
personnel of the School District harasses a pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school
personnel or group of pupils, teachers, administrators, or other school personnel through
conduct or communication based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or
disability, as defined by this policy. (For purposes of this policy, school personnel includes
School Board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject
to the supervision and control of the district.)
C. A violation of this policy occurs when any pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school
personnel of the School District inflicts, threatens to inflict, or attempts to inflict violence upon
any pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel or group of pupils, teachers,
administrators, or other school personnel based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance,
sexual orientation, or disability.
D. The School District will act to investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or
written, of harassment or violence based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual
orientation, or disability, and to discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher,
administrator, or other school personnel who is found to have violated this policy.
III. DEFINITIONS A. “Assault” is:
1. an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death;
2. the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another; or
3. the threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.
B. “Harassment” prohibited by this policy consists of physical or verbal conduct, including, but
not limited to, electronic communications, relating to an individual’s or group of individuals’
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability when the conduct:
1. has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or
academic environment;
2. has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an
individual’s work or academic performance; or
3. otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities.
C. “Immediately” means as soon as possible but in no event longer than 24 hours.
D. Protected Classifications; Definitions
1. “Age” means the person is over the age of 25 years.
2. “Disability” means any condition or characteristic that renders a person a disabled
person. A disabled person is any person who:
a. has a physical, sensory, or mental impairment which materially limits one or
more major life activities;
b. has a record of such an impairment; or
c. is regarded as having such an impairment.
3. “Familial status” means the condition of one or more minors being domiciled with:
a. their parent or parents or the minor’s legal guardian; or
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b. the designee of the parent or parents or guardian with the written permission
of the parent or parents or guardian. The protections afforded against
harassment on the basis of family status apply to any person who is pregnant
or is in the process of securing legal custody of an individual who has not
attained the age of majority.
4. “Marital status” means whether a person is single, married, remarried, divorced,
separated, or a surviving spouse and, in employment cases, includes protection
against harassment on the basis of the identity, situation, actions, or beliefs of a
spouse or former spouse.
5. “National origin” means the place of birth of an individual or of any of the
individual’s lineal ancestors.
6. “Sex” includes, but is not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth.
7. “Sexual orientation” means having or being perceived as having an emotional,
physical, or sexual attachment to another person without regard to the sex of that
person or having or being perceived as having an orientation for such attachment, or
having or being perceived as having a self-image or identity not traditionally
associated with one’s biological maleness or femaleness. “Sexual orientation” does
not include a physical or sexual attachment to children by an adult.
8. “Status with regard to public assistance” means the condition of being a recipient of
federal, state, or local assistance, including medical assistance, or of being a tenant
receiving federal, state, or local subsidies, including rental assistance or rent
supplements.
E. Sexual Harassment; Definition
1. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or
communication of a sexual nature when:
a. submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition,
either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining employment or an education; or
b. submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by an individual
is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s employment or
education; or
c. that conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or
unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or education, or
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or educational
environment.
2. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
a. unwelcome verbal harassment or abuse;
b. unwelcome pressure for sexual activity;
c. unwelcome, sexually motivated, or inappropriate patting, pinching, or
physical contact, other than necessary restraint of pupil(s) by teachers,
administrators, or other school personnel to avoid physical harm to persons
or property;
d. unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors,
accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s
employment or educational status;
e. unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors,
accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment with
regard to an individual’s employment or educational status; or
f. unwelcome behavior or words directed at an individual because of gender.
F. Sexual Violence; Definition
1. Sexual violence is a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which
involves the touching of another’s intimate parts, or forcing a person to touch any
person’s intimate parts. Intimate parts, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 609.341, includes
the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks, or breast, as well as the clothing
covering these areas.
2. Sexual violence may include, but is not limited to:
a. touching, patting, grabbing, or pinching another person’s intimate parts,
whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex;
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b. coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force the touching of anyone’s intimate parts;
c. coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a
sexual act on another; or
d. threatening to force or coerce sexual acts, including the touching of intimate
parts or intercourse, on another.
G. Violence; Definition
Violence prohibited by this policy is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another or
group of individuals because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public
assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.
IV. REPORTING PROCEDURES
A. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of harassment or violence on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status
with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability by a pupil, teacher,
administrator, or other school personnel of the School District, or any person with knowledge
or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment or violence prohibited by this policy
toward a pupil, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel or group of pupils, teachers,
administrators, or other school personnel should report the alleged acts immediately to an
appropriate School District official designated by this policy. The School District encourages
the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the principal of each
building or available from the School District office, but oral reports shall be considered
complaints as well. Nothing in this policy shall prevent any person from reporting harassment
or violence directly to a School District human rights officer or to the superintendent.
B. In Each School Building. The building principal, the principal’s designee, or the building
supervisor (hereinafter building report taker) is the person responsible for receiving oral or
written reports of harassment or violence prohibited by this policy at the building level. Any
adult School District personnel who receives a report of harassment or violence prohibited by
this policy shall inform the building report taker immediately. If the complaint involves the
building report taker, the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the superintendent or
the School District human rights officer by the reporting party or complainant. School District
personnel who fail to inform the building report taker of a report of harassment or violence in a
timely manner may be subject to disciplinary action.
C. Upon receipt of a report, the building report taker must notify the School District human rights
officer immediately, without screening or investigating the report. The building report taker
may request, but may not insist upon, a written complaint. A written statement of the facts
alleged will be forwarded as soon as practicable by the building report taker to the human
rights officer. If the report was given verbally, the building report taker shall personally
reduce it to written form within 24 hours and forward it to the human rights officer. Failure to
forward any harassment or violence report or complaint as provided herein may result in
disciplinary action against the building report taker.
D. In the District. The School Board hereby designates Building Principal as the School District
human rights officer(s) to receive reports or complaints of harassment or violence prohibited
by this policy. If the complaint involves a human rights officer, the complaint shall be filed
directly with the superintendent.1
E. The School District shall conspicuously post the name of the human rights officer(s), including
mailing addresses and telephone numbers.
F. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of harassment or violence prohibited by this
policy will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades, or work
assignments.
G. Use of formal reporting forms is not mandatory.
H. Reports of harassment or violence prohibited by this policy are classified as private
educational and/or personnel data and/or confidential investigative data and will not be
disclosed except as permitted by law. The School District will respect the privacy of the
1 In some School Districts the superintendent may be the human rights officer. If so, an alternative
individual should be designated by the School Board.
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complainant(s), the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as
much as possible, consistent with the School District’s legal obligations to investigate, to take
appropriate action, and to comply with any discovery or disclosure obligations.
V. INVESTIGATION
A. By authority of the School District, the human rights officer, upon receipt of a report or
complaint alleging harassment or violence prohibited by this policy, shall immediately
undertake or authorize an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by School
District officials or by a third party designated by the School District.
B. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the individual(s)
against whom the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged
incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation may also consist
of any other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator.
C. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, the School
District should consider the surrounding circumstances, the nature of the behavior, past
incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties
involved, and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action
or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a determination based on all the facts
and surrounding circumstances.
D. In addition, the School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the
complainant, pupils, teachers, administrators, or other school personnel pending completion of
an investigation of alleged harassment or violence prohibited by this policy.
E. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable. The School District human rights
officer shall make a written report to the superintendent upon completion of the investigation.
If the complaint involves the superintendent, the report may be filed directly with the School
Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations have been
substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.
VI. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION
A. Upon completion of the investigation, the School District will take appropriate action. Such
action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer,
remediation, termination, or discharge. School District action taken for violation of this policy
will be consistent with requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements, Minnesota
and federal law, and School District policies.
B. The result of the School District’s investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures
will be reported in writing to the complainant by the School District in accordance with state
and federal law regarding data or records privacy.
VII. REPRISAL
The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher, administrator,
or other school personnel who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged
harassment or violence prohibited by this policy or any person who testifies, assists, or participates in
an investigation, or who testifies, assists, or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such
harassment or violence. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal,
harassment, or intentional disparate treatment.
VIII. RIGHT TO ALTERNATIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which
may include filing charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, initiating civil action, or
seeking redress under state criminal statutes and/or federal law.
IX. HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE AS ABUSE
A. Under certain circumstances, alleged harassment or violence may also be possible abuse under
Minnesota law. If so, the duties of mandatory reporting under Minn. Stat. § 626.556 may be
applicable.
B. Nothing in this policy will prohibit the School District from taking immediate action to protect
victims of alleged harassment, violence, or abuse.
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X. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY AND TRAINING
A. This policy shall be conspicuously posted throughout each school building in areas accessible
to pupils and staff members.
B. This policy shall be given to each School District employee and independent contractor at the
time of entering into the person’s employment contract.
C. This policy shall appear in the student handbook.
D. The School District will develop a method of discussing this policy with students and
employees.
E. The School District may implement violence prevention and character development education
programs to prevent and reduce policy violations. Such programs may offer instruction on
character education including, but not limited to, character qualities such as attentiveness,
truthfulness, respect for authority, diligence, gratefulness, self-discipline, patience,
forgiveness, respect for others, peacemaking, and resourcefulness.
F. This policy shall be reviewed at least annually for compliance with state and federal law.
XI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS OF HARASSMENT
The following grievance procedures apply to any claims of harassment:
A. Any employee who believes he or she has been the victim of unlawful harassment or any
person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute unlawful harassment toward an
employee shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate School District official
designated by this policy. The complaint must be filed within 30 calendar days of the alleged
violation.
B. The Human Rights officer is responsible for receiving oral or written complaints of unlawful
harassment toward an employee. However, nothing in this policy shall prevent any person
from reporting unlawful harassment toward an employee or student directly with the Human
Rights office, the school board or other School District official.
C. While the school board has designated the Human Rights Officer to receive complaints of
unlawful harassment, if the complaint involves the Human Rights Officer, the complaint shall
be made to the superintendent.
D. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Human Rights Officer shall immediately notify the
superintendent. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, the Human Rights Officer
shall immediately notify the school board.
E. The Human Rights officer may request but not insist upon a written complaint. Alternative
means of filing a complaint, such as through a personal interview or by tape recording, shall be
made available upon request for qualified persons with a disability. If the complaint is oral, it
shall be reduced to writing within 24 hours and forwarded to the superintendent. Failure to do
so may result in disciplinary action. The School District encourages the reporting party to
complete the complaint form for written complaints. It is available from the principal of each
building or the School District office.
F. The School District shall respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against
whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses, consistent with the School District’s legal
obligations to investigate, take appropriate action, and comply with any discovery or disclosure
obligations.
For claims of harassment:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, Region V
500 W. Madison Street – Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661
Tel: 312-730-1609
TDD: 312-730-1609
MN Department of Human Rights
190 E 5th
Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
800.657.3704
651.296.5663
TDD 651.296.1283
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For complaints of employment harassment:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
330 S. 2nd
Avenue
Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401
800.669.4000
612.335.4040
TDD 612.335.4045
This document provides general information and is not to be a substitute for legal advice. Changes in
the law, including timelines for filing a complaint, may affect your rights.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120B.232 (Character Development Education)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.03, Subd. 2 (Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and
Violence Policy)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
Minn. Stat. § 609.341 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 626.556 et seq. (Reporting of Maltreatment of Minors)
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688 (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)
29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq. (Age Discrimination in Employment Act)
29 U.S.C. § 794 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights)
42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act)
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Puller v. Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 701, 528 N.W.2d 273 (Minn. Ct. App. 1998)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 102 (Equal Educational Opportunity)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 401 (Equal Employment Opportunity)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination Policy)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School
District Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 406 (Public and Private Personnel Data)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 414 (Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or
Sexual Abuse)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 415 (Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable
Adults)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 524 (Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 525 (Violence Prevention)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 528 (Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status
Nondiscrimination)
419 TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to maintain learning and working environment that is tobacco-free.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, teacher, administrator, and other school
personnel of the School District or person to smoke or use tobacco or tobacco-related devices
in a public school. This prohibition extends to all facilities, whether owned, rented, or leased,
and all vehicles that a School District owns, leases, rents, contracts for, or controls. In
addition, this prohibition includes vehicles used, in whole or in part, for work purposes, during
hours of school operation, if more than one person is present. This prohibition includes all
School District property and all off-campus School District-sponsored events.
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B. It shall be a violation of this policy for any elementary school, middle school, or secondary
school student to possess any type of tobacco or tobacco-related device in a public school.
This prohibition extends to all facilities, whether owned, rented, or leased, and all vehicles that
a School District owns, leases, rents, contracts for, or controls and includes vehicles used, in
whole or in part, for work purposes, during hours of school operation, if more than one person
is present. This prohibition includes all School District property and all off-campus School
District-sponsored events.
C. The School District will act to enforce this policy and to discipline or take appropriate action
against any student, teacher, administrator, school personnel, or person who is found to have
violated this policy.
III. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED DEVICES DEFINED
A. “Tobacco” means cigarettes; cigars; cheroots; stogies; perique; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut,
ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff; snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist
tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobacco; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and
sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such manner as to be
suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or other tobacco-related devices.
B. “Tobacco-related devices” means cigarette papers or pipes for smoking.
C. “Smoking” means inhaling or exhaling smoke from any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any
other lighted tobacco or plant product. Smoking also includes carrying a lighted cigar,
cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation.
IV. EXCEPTION
It shall not be a violation of this policy for an Indian adult to light tobacco on School District property
as a part of a traditional Indian spiritual or cultural ceremony. An Indian is a person who is a member
of an Indian tribe as defined under Minnesota law.
V. ENFORCEMENT
A. All individuals on school premises shall adhere to this policy.
B. Students who violate this tobacco-free policy shall be subject to School District discipline
procedures.
C. School District administrators and other school personnel who violate this tobacco- free policy
shall be subject to School District discipline procedures.
D. School District action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with requirements of
applicable collective bargaining agreements, Minnesota or federal law, and School District
policies.
E. Persons who violate this tobacco-free policy may be referred to the building administration or
other School District supervisory personnel responsible for the area or program at which the
violation occurred.
F. School administrators may call the local law enforcement agency to assist with enforcement of
this policy. Smoking or use of any tobacco product in a public school is a violation of the
Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act and/or the Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 and is a petty
misdemeanor and is a petty misdemeanor. A court injunction may be instituted against a
repeated violator.
G. No persons shall be discharged, refused to be hired, penalized, discriminated against, or in any
manner retaliated against for exercising any right to a smoke-free environment provided by the
Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 or other law.
VI. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY
A. This policy shall appear in the student handbook.
B. The School District will develop a method of discussing this policy with students and
employees.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. §§ 144.411-144.417 (Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act)
Minn. Stat. § 144.413, Subds. 1b and 4 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 144.416 (Responsibilities of Proprietors)
Minn. Stat. § 144.4165 (Tobacco Products Prohibited in Public Schools)
Minn. Stat. § 144.417 (Commissioner of Health, Enforcement, Penalties)
Minn. Stat. § 609.685, Subd. 1(a) and (b) (Sale of Tobacco to Children)
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2007 Minn. Laws Ch. 82 (Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School
District Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
MSBA Service Manual, Chapter 2, Students; Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior
502 SEARCH OF STUDENT LOCKERS, DESKS, PERSONAL POSSESSIONS AND STUDENT’S
PERSON
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide for a safe and healthful educational environment by enforcing
the School District’s policies against contraband.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker
Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, school lockers are the property of the School District. At no
time does the School District relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the
convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted by school for
any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
The personal possessions of students within a school locker may be searched only when school
authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of
law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a student's personal possessions,
the school officials must provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched
unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials.
B. Desks
School desks are the property of the School District. At no time does the School District
relinquish its exclusive control of desks provided for the convenience of students. Inspection
of the interior of desks may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time,
without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
C. Personal Possessions and Student’s Person
The personal possessions of students and/or a student’s person may be searched when school
officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school
rules. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness.
D. It shall be a violation of this policy for students to use lockers and desks for unauthorized
purposes or to store contraband. It shall be a violation for students to carry contraband on their
person or in their personal possessions.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. “Contraband” means any unauthorized item possession of which is prohibited by School
District policy and/or law. It includes but is not limited to weapons and “look-
alikes,”alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, paraphernalia, and “look-a-likes,”overdue
books and other materials belonging to the School District, and stolen property.
B. “Personal possessions” includes but is not limited to purses, backpacks, book bags, packages,
and clothing.
C. “Reasonable suspicion” means that a school official has grounds to believe that the search will
result in evidence of a violation of School District policy, rules, and/or law. Reasonable
suspicion may be based on a school official's personal observation, a report from a student,
parent or staff member, a student's suspicious behavior, a student's age and past history or
record of conduct both in and out of the school context, or other reliable sources of
information.
D. “Reasonable scope” means that the scope and/or intrusiveness of the search is reasonably
related to the objectives of the search. Factors to consider in determining what is reasonable
include the seriousness of the suspected infraction, the reliability of the information, the
necessity of acting without delay, the existence of exigent circumstances necessitating an
immediate search and further investigation (e.g. to prevent violence, serious and immediate
risk of harm or destruction of evidence), and the age of the student.
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IV. PROCEDURES
A. School officials may inspect the interiors of lockers and desks for any reason at any time,
without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
B. School officials may inspect the personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person
based on a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules.
A search of personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person will be reasonable in its
scope and intrusiveness.
C. As soon as practicable after a search of personal possessions within a locker pursuant to this
policy, the school officials must provide notice of the search to students whose possessions
were searched unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school
officials.
D. Whenever feasible, a search of a person shall be conducted in private by a school official of the
same sex. A second school official of the same sex shall be present as an observer during the
search of a person whenever feasible.
E. A strip search is a search involving the removal of coverings or clothing from private areas.
Mass strip searches, or body cavity searches, are prohibited. Strip searches will be conducted
only in circumstances involving imminent danger.
F. A school official conducting any other search may determine when it is appropriate to have a
second official present as an observer.
G. A copy of this policy will be printed in the student handbook or disseminated in any other way
which school officials deem appropriate. The School District shall provide a copy of this
policy to a student when the student is given use of a locker.
V. DIRECTIVES AND GUIDELINES
School administration may establish reasonable directives and guidelines which address specific needs
of the School District, such as use of tape in lockers, standards of cleanliness and care, posting of pin-
ups and posters which may constitute sexual harassment, etc.
VI. SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND
If a search yields contraband, school officials will seize the item and, where appropriate, turn it over to
legal officials for ultimate disposition.
VIII. VIOLATIONS
A student found to have violated this policy and/or the directives and guidelines implementing it shall
be subject to discipline in accordance with the School District’s Student Discipline Policy, which may
include suspension, exclusion, or expulsion, and the student may, when appropriate, be referred to legal
officials.
Legal References: U.S. Const., amend. IV
Minn. Const., art. I, §10
New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 105 S.Ct. 733, 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985)
Minn. Stat. § 127.47 (school locker policy)
Cross Reference: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 417 (Chemical Use/Abuse)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 418 (Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 501 (School Weapons)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 500 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 527 (Student Use and Parking of Motor
Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches)
503 STUDENT ATTENDANCE
I. PURPOSE
A. The School Board believes that regular school attendance is directly related to success in
academic work, benefits students socially, provides opportunities for important
communications between teachers and students and establishes regular habits of dependability
important to the future of the student. The purpose of this policy is to encourage regular
school attendance. It is intended to be positive and not punitive.
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B. This policy also recognizes that class attendance is a joint responsibility to be shared by the
student, parent or guardian, teacher and administrators. This policy will assist students in
attending class.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
Responsibilities
1. Student's Responsibility
It is the student’s right to be in school. It is also the student’s responsibility to attend
all assigned classes including study hall, lyceum, pep-fest, lunch, and other school-
related activities every day that school is in session and to be aware of and follow the
correct procedures when absent from an assigned class or study hall. Finally, it is the
student’s responsibility to request any missed assignments due to an absence.
2. Parent or Guardian’s Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian to ensure the student is
attending school, to inform the school in the event of a student absence, and to work
cooperatively with the school and the student to solve any attendance problems that
may arise.
3. Teacher’s Responsibility
It is the teacher’s responsibility to take daily attendance and to maintain accurate
attendance records in each assigned class and study hall. It is also the teacher’s
responsibility to be familiar with all procedures governing attendance and to apply
these procedures uniformly. It is also the teacher’s
responsibility to provide any student who has been absent with any missed
assignments upon request. Finally, it is the teacher’s responsibility to work
cooperatively with the student’s parent or guardian and the student to solve any
attendance problems that may arise.
4. Administrator’s Responsibility
a. It is the administrator’s responsibility to require students to attend all
assigned classes and study halls. It is also the administrator’s responsibility
to be familiar with all procedures governing attendance and to apply these
procedures uniformly to all students, to maintain accurate records on student
attendance and to prepare a list of the previous day’s absences stating the
status of each. Finally, it is the administrator’s responsibility to inform the
student’s parent or guardian of the student’s attendance and to work
cooperatively with them and the student to solve attendance problems.
b. In accordance with Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Law, Minn. Stat. §
120.101, the students of the School District are REQUIRED to attend all
assigned classes and/or study halls every day school is in session, unless the
student has been excused by the School Board from attendance because the
student has already completed state and School District standards required to
graduate from high school, has withdrawn, or has a valid excuse for absence.
c. School administrators will make the final determination if an absence is
unexcused or excused, even with a signed note from the parent.
B. Attendance Procedures
1. Excused Absences
a. To be considered an excused absence, the student’s parent or legal guardian
may be asked to verify, in writing, the reason for the student’s absence from
school. A note from a physician or a licensed mental health professional
stating that the student cannot attend school is a valid excuse.
b. The following reasons shall be sufficient to constitute excused absences:
(1) Illness.
(2) Serious illness or emergency in the student’s immediate family.
(3) A death or funeral in the student’s immediate family or of a close
friend or relative.
(4) Medical, dental, or orthodontic treatment or a counseling
appointment.
(5) Court appearances occasioned by family or personal action.
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(6) Pre-approved religious instruction.
(7) Pre-approved family vacation (up to five days per academic year).
Unique situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
(8) Physical emergency conditions such as fire, flood, storm, etc.
(9) Official college visits, school field trip, or other school-sponsored
outing.
(10) Removal of a student pursuant to a suspension. Suspensions are to
be handled as excused absences and students will be permitted to
complete make-up work.
(11) Active duty in any military branch.
(12) A student’s condition that requires ongoing treatment for a mental
health diagnosis.
c. Consequences of Excused Absences
(1) Students whose absences are excused are required to make up all
assignments missed or to complete alternative assignments as
deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
(2) Work missed because of absence must be made up within two days
from the date of the student’s return to school. Any work not
completed within this period shall result in “no credit” for the
missed assignment. However, the building principal or the
classroom teacher may extend the time allowed for completion of
make-up work in the case of an extended illness or other
extenuating circumstances.
2. Unexcused Absences
a. The following are examples of absences, which will not be excused:
(1) Truancy. An absence by a student which was not approved by the
parent and/or the School District.
(2) Any absence in which the student failed to comply with any
reporting requirements of the School District's attendance
procedures. (i.e. leaving class early without permission)
(3) Work at a business, except under a school-sponsored work release
program.
(4) Personal trips to schools or colleges.
(5) Absences resulting from cumulated unexcused tardies (three (3)
tardies equal one unexcused absence).
(6) Any other absence not included under the attendance procedures set
out in this policy.
b. Consequences of Unexcused Absences
(1) Absences resulting from official suspension will be handled in
accordance with the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§
127.26-127.39.
(2) Days during which a student is suspended from school shall not be
counted in a student’s total cumulated unexcused absences.
(3) In cases of recurring unexcused absences, the administration may
also request the county attorney to file a petition with the juvenile
court, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes.
(4) Students with unexcused absences shall be subject to discipline in
the following manner:
In the secondary, (7-12) consequences will include a
classroom component and office intervention.
1. Classroom teacher will reduce students
letter grade by one increment for
each unexcused absence, i.e. B+ to B.
2. Office staff will administer progressive
consequences including detention, in-school
suspension, parent meeting, loss of privileges, and
contact of County Juvenile Justice authority.
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(a) In the elementary, (K-6) consequences will include an
office intervention.
1. First unexcused absence. Parents will be
contacted about the unexcused absence and the
school will request information that may clarify
the absence.
2. Second unexcused absence. A phone call to the
parents explaining the situation, requesting help
in clearing up the absences, and a reminder that
students need to be in attendance at school. A
follow-up letter will also be sent.
3. Third and fourth unexcused absence. A parental
meeting will be scheduled to discuss the
unexcused absences, solutions to the problem and
future consequences if there is a fifth absence.
4. Fifth unexcused absence. Notify Wabasha County
Social Services and follow Wabasha County
truancy procedures
C. Tardiness
1. Definition: Students are expected to be in their assigned area at designated times.
Failure to do so constitutes tardiness.
2. Procedures for Reporting Tardiness
a. Students tardy at the start of school must report to the school office for an
admission slip.
b. Tardiness between periods will be handled by the teacher.
3. Excused Tardiness. Valid excuses for tardiness are:
a. Illness;
b. Serious illness in the student’s immediate family;
c. A death or funeral in the student’s immediate family or of a close friend or
relative;
d. Medical, dental treatment, or orthodontic, or mental health treatment;
e. court appearances occasioned by family or personal action;
f. physical emergency conditions such as fire, flood, storm, etc;
g. any tardiness for which the student has been excused in writing by an
administrator or faculty member.
4. Unexcused Tardiness
a. An unexcused tardy is failing to be in an assigned area at the designated time
without a valid excuse.
b. Consequences of being tardy may include detention after three
unexcused tardies. In addition, three unexcused tardies from the same class
are equivalent to one unexcused absence.
D. Participation in Extracurricular Activities and School-Sponsored On-the-Job Training
Programs
1. This policy applies to all students involved in any extracurricular activity scheduled
either during or outside the school day and any school-sponsored on-the-job training
programs.
2. School-initiated absences will be accepted and participation permitted.
3. A student may not participate in any activity or program if he or she has an unexcused
absence from any class during the day.
4. A student may not participate in any activity or program when serving a suspension
(in-school or out of school) or dismissed from school for disciplinary reasons.
5. If a student is dismissed (removed from class for violation of rules) from any class, he
or she may not participate in any activity or program that day.
6. If a student is absent from school due to medical reasons, he or she must present a
physician’s statement or a statement from the student’s parent or guardian clearing the
student for participation that day. The note must be presented before the student
participates in the activity or program.
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III. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY
Copies of this policy shall be made available to all students and parents at the commencement of each
school year. This policy shall also be available upon request in each principal’s office.
IV. REQUIRED REPORTING
A. Continuing Truant
Minn. Stat. § 260A.02 provides that a continuing truant is a student who is subject to the
compulsory instruction requirements of Minn. Stat. § 120.101 and is absent from instruction in
a school, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 120.05, without valid excuse within a single school year
for:
1. three days if the child is in elementary school; or
2. three or more class periods on three days if the child is in junior high school, or high
school.
B. Reporting Responsibility
When a student is initially classified as a continuing truant, Minn. Stat. § 260A.03 provides
that the school attendance officer or other designated school official shall notify the student's
parent or legal guardian, by first class mail or other reasonable means, of the following:
1. that the child is truant;
2. that the parent or guardian should notify the school if there is a valid excuse for the
child's absences;
3. that the parent or guardian is obligated to compel the attendance of the child at school
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 120.101 and parents or guardians who fail to meet this
obligation may be subject to prosecution under Minn. Stat. § 127.20;
4. that this notification serves as the notification required by Minn. Stat. § 127.20;
5. that alternative educational programs and services may be available in the district;
6. that the parent or guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel to
discuss solutions to the child's truancy;
7. that if the child continues to be truant, the parent and child may be subject to juvenile
court proceedings under Minn. Stat. Ch. 260;
8. that if the child is subject to juvenile court proceedings, the child may be subject to
suspension, restriction, or delay of the child's driving privilege pursuant to Minn. Stat.
§ 260.191; and
9. that it is recommended that the parent or guardian accompany the child to school and
attend classes with the child for one day.
C. Habitual Truant
1. An habitual truant is a child under the age of 16 years who is absent from attendance
at school without lawful excuse for seven school days if the child is in elementary
school or for one or more class periods on seven school days if the child is in middle
school, junior high school, or high school.
2. A School District attendance officer shall refer a habitual truant child and the child's
parent or legal guardian to appropriate services and procedures, under Minn. Stat. Ch.
260A.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120A.05 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 120.101 (Compulsory Instruction)
Minn. Stat. § 120.102 (Reporting)
Minn. Stat. § 120.103 (Enforcement and Prosecution)
Minn. Stat. § 120.11 (School Boards and Teachers, Duties)
Minn. Stat. § 120.14 (Attendance Officers)
Minn. Stat. §§ 127.26-127.39 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)
Minn. Stat. § 260A.02 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 260A.03 (Notice to Parent or Guardian when Child is Continuing
Truant)
Minn. Stat. § 260C.007, Subd. 19 (Habitual Truant Defined)
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Minn. Stat. § 260C.201 (Dispositions; Children in Need of Protection or Services or
Neglected and in Foster Care)
Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565, 95 S.Ct. 729 (1975)
Slocum v. Holton Board of Education, 429 N.W.2d 607 (Mich. App. Ct. 1988)
Campbell v. Board of Education of New Milford, 475 A.2d 289 (Conn. 1984)
Hamer v. Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113, 66 Ill.
App.3d 7, 383 N.E.2d 231 (1978)
Gutierrez v. School District R-1, 585 P.2d 935 (Co. Ct. App. 1978)
Knight v. Board of Education, 348 N.E.2d 299 (1976)
Dorsey v. Bale, 521 S.W.2d 76 (Ky. 1975)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 500 (Student Discipline)
506 STUDENT DISCIPLINE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the School District’s
expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the School District’s ability to
maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with the educational process. The School
District will take appropriate disciplinary action when students fail to adhere to the Code of Student
Conduct established by this policy.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school board recognizes that individual responsibility and mutual respect are essential components
of the educational process. The school board further recognizes that nurturing the maturity of each
student is of primary importance and is closely linked with the balance that must be maintained between
authority and self-discipline as the individual progresses from a child’s dependence on authority to the
more mature behavior of self-control.
All students are entitled to learn and develop in a setting which promotes respect of self, others and
property. Proper positive discipline can only result from an environment which provides options and
stresses student self-direction, decision-making and responsibility. Schools can function effectively
only with internal discipline based on mutual understanding of rights and responsibilities.
Students must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that maintains a climate in which learning
can take place. Overall decorum affects student attitudes and influences student behavior. Proper
student conduct is necessary to facilitate the education process and to create an atmosphere conducive
to high student achievement.
Although this policy emphasizes the development of self-discipline, it is recognized that there are
instances when it will be necessary to administer disciplinary measures. It is The position of the School
District is that a fair and equitable district-wide student discipline policy will contribute to the quality of
the student's educational experience. This discipline policy is adopted in accordance with and subject to
the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40 through 121A.56.
In view of the foregoing and in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 121A.55, the school board, with the
participation of School District administrators, teachers, employees, students, parents, community
members, and such other individuals and organizations as appropriate, has developed this policy which
governs student conduct and applies to all students of the School District.
III. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A. Students: All students shall be held individually responsible for their behavior and for
knowing and obeying the Code of Student Conduct and this policy.
B. The School Board: The school board holds all school personnel responsible for the
maintenance of order within the School District and supports all personnel acting within the
framework of this discipline policy.
C. Superintendent: The superintendent shall establish guidelines and directives to carry out this
policy, hold all school personnel, students and parents responsible for conforming to this
policy, and support all school personnel performing their duties within the framework of this
policy. The superintendent shall also establish guidelines and directives for using the services
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of appropriate agencies for assisting students and parents. Any guidelines or directives
established to implement this policy shall be submitted to the school board for approval and
shall be contained in the Family Handbook.
D. Principal or Designee: The school principal is given the responsibility and authority to
formulate building rules and regulations necessary to enforce this policy, subject to final
school board approval. The principal shall give direction and support to all school personnel
performing their duties within the framework of this policy. The principal shall consult with
parents of students conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the policy. The principal
shall also involve other professional employees in the disposition of behavior referrals and
shall make use of those agencies appropriate for assisting students and parents. A principal, in
exercising his or her lawful authority, may use reasonable force when it is necessary under the
circumstances to correct or restrain a student or prevent bodily harm or death to another.
E. Teachers: All teachers shall be responsible for providing a well-planned teaching/learning
environment and shall have primary responsibility for student conduct, with appropriate
assistance from the administration. All teachers shall enforce the Code of Student Conduct. In
exercising the teacher’s lawful authority, a teacher may use reasonable force when it is
necessary under the circumstances to correct or restrain a student or prevent bodily harm or
death to another.
F. Other School District Personnel: All School District personnel shall be responsible for
contributing to the atmosphere of mutual respect within the school. Their responsibilities
relating to student behavior shall be as authorized and directed by the superintendent. A
school employee, school bus driver, or other agent of a School District, in exercising his or her
lawful authority, may use reasonable force when it is necessary under the circumstances to
restrain a student or prevent bodily harm or death to another.
G. Parents or Legal Guardians: Parents and guardians shall be held responsible for the behavior
of their children as determined by law and community practice. They are expected to
cooperate with school authorities and to participate regarding the behavior of their children.
H. Community Members: Members of the community are expected to contribute to the
establishment of an atmosphere in which rights and duties are effectively acknowledged and
fulfilled.
IV. STUDENT RIGHTS All students have the right to an education and the right to learn.
V. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All students have the responsibility:
A. For their behavior and for knowing and obeying all school rules, regulations, policies and
procedures;
B. To attend school daily, except when excused, and to be on time to all classes and other school
functions;
C. To pursue and attempt to complete the courses of study prescribed by the state and local school
authorities;
D. To make necessary arrangements for making up work when absent from school;
E. To assist the school staff in maintaining a safe school for all students;
F. To be aware of all school rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including those in this
policy, and to conduct themselves in accord with them;
G. To assume that until a rule or policy is waived, altered or repealed, it is in full force and effect;
H. To be aware of and comply with federal, state and local laws;
I. To volunteer information in disciplinary cases should they have any knowledge relating to
such cases and to cooperate with school staff as appropriate;
J. To respect and maintain the school’s property and the property of others;
K. To dress and groom in a manner which meets standards of safety and health and common
standards of decency and which is consistent with applicable School District policy;
L. To avoid inaccuracies in student newspapers or publications and refrain from indecent or
obscene language;
M. To conduct themselves in an appropriate physical or verbal manner; and
N. To recognize and respect the rights of others.
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VI. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT A. The following are examples of unacceptable behavior subject to disciplinary action by the
School District. These examples are not intended to be an exclusive list. Any student who
engages in any of these activities shall be disciplined in accordance with this policy. This
policy applies to all school buildings, school grounds, and school property; school-sponsored
activities or trips; school bus stops; school buses, school vehicles, school contracted vehicles,
or any other vehicles approved for School District purposes; the area of entrance or departure
from school premises or events; and all school-related functions.
1. Violations against property including, but not limited to, damage to or destruction of
school property or the property of others, failure to compensate for damage or
destruction of such property, arson, breaking and entering, theft, robbery, possession
of stolen property, extortion, trespassing, unauthorized usage, or vandalism;
2. The use of profanity or obscene language, or the possession or distribution of obscene
materials;
3. Gambling, including, but not limited to, playing a game of chance for stakes;
4. Hazing;
5. Attendance problems including, but not limited to, truancy, absenteeism, tardiness,
skipping classes, or leaving school grounds without permission;
6. Opposition to authority using physical force, violence, or threatening behavior;
7. Using, possessing, or distributing tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia;
8. Using, possessing, distributing, or being under the influence of alcohol or other
intoxicating substances
9. Using, possessing, distributing, intending to distribute, making a request to another
person (solicitation) or being under the influence of narcotics, drugs, or other
controlled substances, or look-alike substances, except as prescribed by a physician,
including one student sharing prescription medication with another student;
10. Using, possessing, or distributing, intending to distribute, making a request to another
person (solicitation) items or articles that are illegal or harmful to persons or property
including, but not limited to, drug paraphernalia;
11. Using, possessing, or distributing weapons, or look-alike weapons or other dangerous
objects;
12. Violation of the School District Weapons Policy;
13. Possession of ammunition including, but not limited to, bullets or other projectiles
designed to be used in or as a weapon;
14. Possession, use, or distribution of explosives or any compound or mixture, the
primary or common purpose or intended use of which is to function as an explosive;
15. Possession, use, or distribution of fireworks or any substance or combination of
substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible
effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation;
16. Using or possessing an ignition device, including a butane or disposable lighter or
matches, inside an educational building and under circumstances where there is a risk
of fire, except where the device is used in a manner authorized by the school;
17. Violation of any local, state or federal law;
18. Acts disruptive of the educational process, including, but not limited to, disobedience,
disruptive or disrespectful behavior, defiance of authority, cheating, insolence,
insubordination, failure to identify oneself, improper activation of fire alarms, or
bomb threats;
19. Possession of nuisance devices or objects which causes distractions and may facilitate
cheating including, but not limited to, pagers, radios, and phones, including picture
phones;
20. Violation of school bus or transportation rules or the School Bus Safety Policy;
21. Violation of parking or school traffic rules and regulations, including, but not limited
to, driving on school property in such a manner as to endanger persons or property;
22. Violation of directives or guidelines relating to lockers or improperly gaining access
to a school locker;
23. Possession or distribution of slanderous, libelous or pornographic materials;
24. Student attire or personal grooming which creates a danger to health or safety or
creates a disruption to the educational process, including clothing which bears a
message which is lewd, vulgar, or obscene, apparel promoting products or activities
that are illegal for use by minors, or clothing containing objectionable emblems,
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signs, words, objects, or pictures communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or
otherwise derogatory, or which implies gang membership;
25. Criminal activity;
26. Falsification of any records, documents, notes or signatures;
27. Tampering with, changing, or altering records or documents of the School District by
any method including, but not limited to, computer access or other electronic means;
28. Scholastic dishonesty which includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a school
assignment or test, plagiarism, or collusion, including the use of picture phones or
other technology to accomplish this end;
29. Impertinent or disrespectful language toward teachers or other School District
personnel;
30. Sexual and/or racial abuse and/or harassment;
31. Actions, including fighting or any other assaultive behavior, which causes or could
cause injury to the student or other persons or which otherwise endangers the health,
safety, or welfare of teachers, students, other School District personnel, or other
persons;
32. Committing an act which inflicts great bodily harm upon another person, even though
accidental or a result of poor judgment;
33. Violations against persons, including, but not limited to, assault or threatened assault,
fighting, harassment, interference or obstruction, attack with a weapon, or look-alike
weapon, sexual assault, illegal or inappropriate sexual conduct, or indecent exposure;
34. Verbal assaults, or verbally abusive behavior, including, but not limited to, use of
language that is discriminatory, abusive, obscene, threatening, intimidating or that
degrades other people;
35. Physical or verbal threats including, but not limited to, the staging or reporting of
dangerous or hazardous situations that do not exist;
36. Inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or demeaning actions based on race, color, creed,
religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, national
origin or sexual orientation;
37. Violation of school rules, regulations, policies, or procedures;
38. Other acts, as determined by the School District, which are disruptive of the
educational process or dangerous or detrimental to the student or other students,
School District personnel or surrounding persons, or which violate the rights of others
or which damage or endanger the property of the school, or which otherwise
interferes with or obstruct the mission or operations of the School District or the
safety or welfare of students or employees.
VII. DISCIPLINARY ACTION OPTIONS The general policy of the School District is to utilize progressive discipline to the extent reasonable and
appropriate based upon the specific facts and circumstances of student misconduct. The specific form
of discipline chosen in a particular case is solely within the discretion of the School District. At a
minimum, violation of School District rules, regulations, policies or procedures will result in discussion
of the violation and a verbal warning. The School District shall, however, impose more severe
disciplinary sanctions for any violation, including exclusion or expulsion, if warranted by the student’s
misconduct, as determined by the School District. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited
to, one or more of the following:
A. Student conference with teacher, principal, counselor or other School District personnel, and
verbal warning;
B. Confiscation by School District personnel and/or by law enforcement of any item, article,
object, or thing, prohibited by, or used in the violation of, any School District policy, rule,
regulation, procedure, or state or federal law. If confiscated by the School District, the
confiscated item, article, object, or thing will be released only to the parent/guardian following
the completion of any investigation or disciplinary action instituted or taken related to the
violation.
C. Parent contact;
D. Parent conference;
E. Removal from class;
F. In-school suspension;
G. Suspension from extracurricular activities;
H. Detention or restriction of privileges;
I. Loss of school privileges;
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J. In-school monitoring or revised class schedule;
K. Referral to in-school support services;
L. Referral to community resources or outside agency services;
M. Financial restitution;
N. Referral to police, other law enforcement agencies, or other appropriate authorities;
O. A request for a petition to be filed in district court for juvenile delinquency adjudication;
P. Out-of-school suspension under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act;
Q. Preparation of an admission or readmission plan;
R. Saturday school;
S. Expulsion under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act;
T. Exclusion under the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act; and/or
U. Other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the School District.
VIII. REMOVAL OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS A. Teachers have the responsibility of attempting to modify disruptive student behavior by such
means as conferring with the student, using positive reinforcement, assigning detention or
other consequences, or contacting the student’s parents. When such measures fail, or when the
teacher determines it is otherwise appropriate based upon the student’s conduct, the teacher
shall have the authority to remove the student from class pursuant to the procedures established
by this discipline policy. “Removal from class” and “removal” mean any actions taken by a
teacher, principal, or other School District employee to prohibit a student from attending a
class or activity period for a period of time not to exceed five (5) days, pursuant to this
discipline policy.
Grounds for removal from class shall include any of the following:
1. Willful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of others to an education,
including conduct that interferes with a teacher’s ability to teach or communicate
effectively with students in a class or with the ability of other students to learn;
2. Willful conduct that endangers surrounding persons, including School District
employees, the student or other students, or the property of the school;
3. Willful violation of any school rules, regulations, policies or procedures, including the
Code of Student Conduct in this policy; or
4. Other conduct, which in the discretion of the teacher or administration requires
removal of the student from class.
Such removal shall be for at least one (1) activity period or class period of instruction for a
given course of study and shall not exceed five (5) such periods.
B. If a student is removed from class more than five (5) times from any particular class in a
school year, the School District shall notify the parent or guardian of the student’s removal
from class and make reasonable attempts to convene a meeting with the student’s parent or
guardian to discuss the problem that is causing the student to be removed from class.
C. If a student exhibits behavior that warrants removal from class as previously described, the
staff member has the authority to direct the student to leave the instructional area. Depending
on exhibited behavior, student may be directed to report to the office independently or the
office may be notified to have a staff member escort the student. The staff member
determining the need for the student’s removal is required to notify the office immediately and
is also required to complete the disciplinary referral form as soon as possible;
D. When a student is removed from class, the student is to report to the appropriate office.
Depending on age of student and behavior being exhibited, the student may proceed to the
office independently or may need to be escorted by a staff member. Once a student is
removed, the staff member initiating this process must call the appropriate office and notify
about the identity of the student and a brief description of the incident. Depending on the
behavior, the student is to wait in the office until an informal conference can be conducted
between the student and the principal or principal designee. Prior to this conference, the
student will wait either in the front office or the ISS area. If the conference can not occur prior
to the beginning of the next scheduled class period, the student is to report to the next class.
The conference will be held at a later time. If the behavior being exhibited warrants more
aggressive disciplinary action, the student will remain in the office pending completion of the
conference;
E. Following the removal of a student from class, a conference will be conducted with the student
and the principal or principal designee. The conference will address the circumstances
surrounding the removal, number of days that the student will be removed from class, plan for
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completing coursework, and readmission plan. The readmission plan will include
communication with staff member that initiated removal indicating planned observable
behavioral change and restorative measures between the student and staff member;
F. Notification of the student(s) and parents/guardians will be conducted via the referral form that
is completed and/or phone call by principal or principal designee or staff member that initiated
the removal;
G. In the event that the removed student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the case manager
will be notified of the removal. The case manager and the principal or principal designee will
consider if the behavior causing removal from class warrants additional assessment, and/or
modification of existing IEP. Students that are not currently identified with special needs but
are exhibiting behaviors resulting in removal from class may be in need of assessment to
determine if the behaviors are a manifestation of an unidentified disability. The students that
are frequently exhibiting behaviors that result in removal from class will be referred to the
child study team where a need for assessment will be considered;
H. Procedures for Detecting and Addressing Chemical Abuse Problems of Students While on
School Premises.
1. The chemical abuse pre-assessment team will be established prior to the beginning of each
school year. The team will be established by the school administrators with input from
student service personnel. Selection of team members will follow the guidelines set forth
by MN State Statute 121A.26. The pre-assessment team will meet regularly during the
school year.
2. At the beginning of each school year, a school and community advisory team will be
established. The pre-assessment team will identify and contact community members to
serve on this team for the current school year. Establishment of a school and community
advisory team to address chemical abuse problems in the district shall be pursuant Minn.
Stat. § 121A.27.
3. Staff who suspects chemical abuse by a student will contact the school social worker. The
school social worker will provide the staff member with a pre-assessment checklist to
complete on the student. The social worker will schedule a pre-assessment team meeting
to occur within two days of receipt of the pre-assessment checklist. Reporting procedures
will follow the guidelines set forth in Minn. Stat. § 121A.29.
I. Immediate and appropriate interventions/consequences concerning violations as related to the
student code of conduct will be administered by the principal or principal designee in
accordance with established policy and as outlined in the family handbook;
J. Appropriate student behavior is outlined in the family handbook as well as possible
consequences related to violations related to the student code of conduct. Early involvement
by parents/guardians to address appropriate behavior is encouraged. Parent/guardian
notification of violations to obtain support in the correcting of misbehavior and promotion of
appropriate behavioral choices is important and is accomplished by several methods;
K. Students that exhibit repeated behaviors that result in removal from class may be exhibiting
signs of a more significant behavioral problem. School, community, and parent/guardian
resources will be brought together in order to identify the behavioral problem as early as
possible in order to implement plans of action to address it.
IX. DISMISSAL A. “Dismissal” means the denial of the current educational program to any student, including
exclusion, expulsion and suspension. Dismissal does not include removal from class.
The School District shall not deny due process or equal protection of the law to any student
involved in a dismissal preceding that may result in suspension, exclusion or expulsion.
The School District shall not dismiss any student without attempting to provide alternative
educational services before dismissal proceedings, except where it appears that the student will
create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding persons or property.
B. Violations leading to suspension, based upon severity, may also be grounds for actions leading
to expulsion, and/or exclusion. A student may be dismissed on any of the following grounds:
1. willful violation of any reasonable school board regulation, including those found in
this policy;
2. willful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of others to an education, or the
ability of school personnel to perform their duties, or school sponsored extracurricular
activities; or
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3. willfull conduct that endangers the student or other students, or surrounding persons,
including School District employees, or property of the school.
C. Suspension Procedures
1. “Suspension” means an action by the school administration, under rules promulgated
by the School Board, prohibiting a student from attending school for a period of no
more than ten (10) school days; provided, however, if a suspension is longer than five
(5) school days, the suspending administrator shall provide the superintendent with a
reason for the longer term of suspension. This definition does not apply to dismissal
for one (1) school day or less where a student with a disability does not receive
regular or special education instruction during that dismissal period.
2. If a student’s total days of removal from school exceed ten cumulative days in a
school year, the School District shall make reasonable attempts to convene a meeting
with the student and the student’s parent or guardian prior to subsequently removing
the student from school and, with the permission of the parent or guardian, arrange for
a mental health screening for the student at the parent or guardian’s expense.. The
purpose of this meeting is to attempt to determine the pupil’s need for assessment or
other services or whether the parent or guardian should have the student assessed or
diagnosed to determine whether the student needs treatment for a mental health
disorder.
3. Each suspension action may include a readmission plan. The plan shall include,
where appropriate, a provision for implementing alternative educational services upon
readmission which must not be used to extend the current suspension. A readmission
plan must not obligate a parent or guardian to provide psychotropic drugs to their
student as a condition of readmission. School administration must not use the refusal
of a parent or guardian to consent to the administration of psychotropic drugs to their
student or to consent to a psychiatric evaluation, screening, or examination of the
student as a ground, by itself, to prohibit the student from attending class or
participating in a school-related activity, or as a basis of a charge of child abuse, child
neglect, or medical or educational neglect. The school administration may not impose
consecutive suspensions against the same student for the same course of conduct, or
incident of misconduct, except where the student will create an immediate and
substantial danger to self or to surrounding persons or property or where the School
District is in the process of initiating an expulsion, in which case the school
administration may extend the suspension to a total of fifteen (15) days.
4. A child with a disability may be suspended. When a child with a disability has been
suspended for more than five (5) consecutive days or ten (10) cumulative school days
in the same year, and that suspension does not involve a recommendation for
expulsion or exclusion or other change in placement under federal law, relevant
members of the child’s IEP team, including at least one of the child’s teachers, shall
meet and determine the extent to which the child needs services in order to continue
to participate in the general education curriculum, although in another setting, and to
progress toward meeting the goals in the child’s IEP. That meeting must occur as
soon as possible, but no more than ten (10) days after the sixth (6th
) consecutive day
of suspension or the tenth (10th
) cumulative day of suspension has elapsed.
5. The school administration shall implement alternative educational services when the
suspension exceeds five (5) days. Alternative educational services may include, but
are not limited to, special tutoring, modified curriculum, modified instruction, other
modifications or adaptations, instruction through electronic media, special education
services as indicated by appropriate assessments, homebound instruction, supervised
homework, or enrollment in another district or in an alternative learning center under
Minn. Stat. § 123A.05 selected to allow the pupil to progress toward meeting
graduation standards under Minn. Stat. § 120B.02, although in a different setting.
6. The school administration shall not suspend a student from school without an
informal administrative conference with the student. The informal administrative
conference shall take place before the suspension, except where it appears that the
student will create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding
persons or property, in which case the conference shall take place as soon as
practicable following the suspension. At the informal administrative conference, a
school administrator shall notify the student of the grounds for the suspension,
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provide an explanation of the evidence the authorities have, and the student may
present the student’s version of the facts. A separate administrative conference is
required for each period of suspension.
7. After school administration notifies a student of the grounds for suspension, school
administration may, instead of imposing the suspension, do one or more of the
following:
a. strongly encourage a parent or guardian of the student to attend school with
the student for one day;
b. assign the student to attend school on Saturday as supervised by the principal
or the principal’s designee; and
c. petition the juvenile court that the student is in need of services under Minn.
Stat. Ch. 260C.
8. A written notice containing the grounds for suspension, a brief statement of the facts,
a description of the testimony, a readmission plan, and a copy of the Minnesota Pupil
Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56, shall be personally served upon
the student at or before the time the suspension is to take effect, and upon the
student’s parent or guardian by mail within forty-eight (48) hours of the conference.
(See attached sample Notice of Suspension.)
9. The school administration shall make reasonable efforts to notify the student’s parent
or guardian of the suspension by telephone as soon as possible following suspension.
10. In the event a student is suspended without an informal administrative conference on
the grounds that the student will create an immediate and substantial danger to
surrounding persons or property, the written notice shall be served upon the student
and the student’s parent or guardian within forty-eight (48) hours of the suspension.
Service by mail shall be complete upon mailing.
11. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the student may be suspended pending the
school board’s decision in an expulsion or exclusion proceeding, provided that
alternative educational services are implemented to the extent that suspension exceeds
five (5) days.
D. Expulsion and Exclusion Procedures
1. “Expulsion” means a school board action to prohibit an enrolled student from further
attendance for up to twelve (12) months from the date the student is expelled. The
authority to expel rests with the school board.
2. “Exclusion” means an action taken by the school board to prevent enrollment or re-
enrollment of a student for a period that shall not extend beyond the school year. The
authority to exclude rests with the school board.
3. All expulsion and exclusion proceedings will be held pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat.
§§121A.40-121A.56.
4. No expulsion or exclusion shall be imposed without a hearing, unless the right to a
hearing is waived in writing by the student and parent or guardian.
5. The student and parent or guardian shall be provided written notice of the School
District’s intent to initiate expulsion or exclusion proceedings. This notice shall be
served upon the student and his or her parent or guardian personally or by mail, and
shall contain a complete statement of the facts; a list of the witnesses and a
description of their testimony; state the date, time and place of hearing; be
accompanied by a copy of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-
121A.56; describe alternative educational services accorded the student in an attempt
to avoid the expulsion proceedings; and inform the student and parent or guardian of
their right to: (1) have a representative of the student’s own choosing, including legal
counsel at the hearing; (2) examine the student’s records before the hearing; (3)
present evidence; and (4) confront and cross-examine witnesses. The School District
shall advise the student’s parent or guardian that free or low-cost legal assistance may
be available and that a legal assistance resource list is available from the Minnesota
Department of Education (MDE).
6. The hearing shall be scheduled within ten (10) days of the service of the written
notice unless an extension, not to exceed five (5) days, is requested for good cause by
the School District, student, parent or guardian.
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7. All hearings shall be held at a time and place reasonably convenient to the student,
parent or guardian and shall be closed, unless the student, parent or guardian requests
an open hearing.
8. The School District shall record the hearing proceedings at district expense, and a
party may obtain a transcript at its own expense.
9. The student shall have a right to a representative of the student’s own choosing,
including legal counsel, at the student’s sole expense. The School District shall
advise the student’s parent or guardian that free or low-cost legal assistance may be
available and that a legal assistance resource list is available from MDE. The school
board may appoint an attorney to represent the School District in any proceeding.
10. If the student designates a representative other than the parent or guardian, the
representative must have a written authorization from the student and the parent or
guardian providing them with access to and/or copies of the student’s records.
11. All expulsion or exclusion hearings shall take place before and be conducted by an
independent hearing officer designated by the School District. The hearing shall be
conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Testimony shall be given under oath and
the hearing officer shall have the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths.
12. At a reasonable time prior to the hearing, the student, parent or guardian, or
authorized representative shall be given access to all School District records
pertaining to the student, including any tests or reports upon which the proposed
dismissal action may be based.
13. The student, parent or guardian, or authorized representative, shall have the right to
compel the presence of any School District employee or agent or any other person
who may have evidence upon which the proposed dismissal action may be based, and
to confront and cross-examine any witnesses testifying for the School District.
14. The student, parent or guardian, or authorized representative, shall have the right to
present evidence and testimony, including expert psychological or educational
testimony.
15. The student cannot be compelled to testify in the dismissal proceedings.
16. The hearing officer shall prepare findings and a recommendation based solely upon
substantial evidence presented at the hearing, which must be made to the school board
and served upon the parties within two (2) days after the close of the hearing.
17. The school board shall base its decision upon the findings and recommendation of the
hearing officer and shall render its decision at a meeting held within five (5) days
after receiving the findings and recommendation. The school board may provide the
parties with the opportunity to present exceptions and comments to the hearing
officer’s findings and recommendation provided that neither party presents any
evidence not admitted at the hearing. The decision by the school board must be based
on the record, must be in writing, and must state the controlling facts on which the
decision is made in sufficient detail to apprise the parties and the Commissioner of
Education (Commissioner) of the basis and reason for the decision.
18. A party to an expulsion or exclusion decision made by the school board may appeal
the decision to the Commissioner within twenty-one (21) calendar days of school
board action pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 121A.49. The decision of the school board
shall be implemented during the appeal to the Commissioner.
19. The School District shall report any suspension, expulsion or exclusion action taken
to the appropriate public service agency, when the student is under the supervision of
such agency.
20. The School District must report, through the MDE electronic reporting system, each
expulsion or exclusion within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the action to the
Commissioner. This report must include a statement of alternative educational
services given the student and the reason for, the effective date, and the duration of
the exclusion or expulsion. The report must also include the student’s age, grade,
gender, race, and special education status. The dismissal report must include state
student identification numbers of affected students.
21. Whenever a student fails to return to school within ten (10) school days of the
termination of dismissal, a school administrator shall inform the student and his/her
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parent or guardian by mail of the student’s right to attend and to be reinstated in the
School District.
X. ADMISSION OR READMISSION PLAN
A school administrator shall prepare and enforce an admission or readmission plan for any student who
is excluded or expelled from school. The plan may include measures to improve the student’s behavior,
including completing a character education program consistent with Minn. Stat. § 120B.232, Subd. 1,
and require parental involvement in the admission or readmission process, and may indicate the
consequences to the student of not improving the student’s behavior. The readmission plan must not
obligate parents to provide a sympathomimetic medication for their child as a condition of readmission.
XI. NOTIFICATION OF POLICY VIOLATIONS
Notification of any violation of this policy and resulting disciplinary action shall be as provided herein,
or as otherwise provided by the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act or other applicable law. The teacher, principal
or other School District official may provide additional notification as deemed appropriate.
XII. STUDENT DISCIPLINE RECORDS
The policy of the School District is that complete and accurate student discipline records be maintained.
The collection, dissemination, and maintenance of student discipline records shall be consistent with
applicable School District policies and federal and state law, including the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13.
XIII. DISABLED STUDENTS
Students who are currently identified as eligible under the IDEA or Section 504 will be subject to the
provisions of this policy, unless the student’s IEP or 504 plan specifies a necessary modification.
Before initiating an expulsion or exclusion of a student with a disability, relevant members of the
child’s IEP team and the child’s parent shall, consistent with federal law, conduct a manifestation
determination and determine whether the child’s behavior was (i) caused by or had a direct and
substantial relationship to the child’s disability and (ii) whether the child’s conduct was a direct result
of a failure to implement the child’s IEP. If the student’s educational program is appropriate and the
behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability, the School District will proceed with
discipline – up to and including expulsion – as if the student did not have a disability, unless the
student’s educational program provides otherwise. If the team determines that the behavior subject to
discipline is a manifestation of the student’s disability, the team shall conduct a functional behavioral
assessment and implement a behavioral intervention plan for such student provided that the School
District had not conducted such assessment prior to the manifestation determination before the behavior
that resulted in a change of placement. Where a behavioral intervention plan previously has been
developed, the team will review the behavioral intervention plan and modify it as necessary to address
the behavior.
When a student who has an IEP is excluded or expelled for misbehavior that is not a manifestation of
the student’s disability, the School District shall continue to provide special education and related
services during the period of expulsion or exclusion.
XIV. OPEN ENROLLED STUDENTS
The School District may terminate the enrollment of a nonresident student enrolled under an Enrollment
Option Program (Minn. Stat. § 124D.03) or Enrollment in Nonresident District (Minn. Stat. § 124D.08)
at the end of a school year if the student meets the definition of a habitual truant, the student has been
provided appropriate services for truancy (Minn. Stat. Ch. 260A), and the student’s case has been
referred to juvenile court. The School District may also terminate the enrollment of a nonresident
student over the age of sixteen (16) enrolled under an Enrollment Options Program if the student is
absent without lawful excuse for one or more periods on fifteen (15) school days and has not lawfully
withdrawn from school.
XV. DISTRIBUTION OF POLICY
The School District will notify students and parents of the existence and contents of this policy in such
manner as it deems appropriate. Copies of this discipline policy shall be made available to all students
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and parents at the commencement of each school year and to all new students and parents upon
enrollment. This policy shall also be available upon request in each principal’s office.
XVI. REVIEW OF POLICY
The principal and representatives of parents, students and staff in each school building shall confer at
least annually to review this discipline policy, determine if the policy is working as intended, and to
assess whether the discipline policy has been enforced. Any recommended changes shall be submitted
to the superintendent for consideration by the school board, which shall conduct an annual review of
this policy.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)
Minn. Stat. § 120B.02 (Educational Expectations for Minnesota Students)
Minn. Stat. § 120B.232 (Character Development Education)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.26 (School Pre-assessment Teams)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.27 (School and Community Advisory Team)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.29 (Reporting; Chemical Abuse)
Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.575 (Alternatives to Pupil Suspension)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.582 (Reasonable Force)
Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.60-121A.61 (Removal From Class)
Minn. Stat. § 123A.05 (Area Learning Center Organization)
Minn. Stat. § 124D.03 (Enrollment Options Program)
Minn. Stat. § 124D.08 (Enrollment in Nonresident District)
Minn. Stat. Ch.125A (Students With Disabilities)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 260A (Truancy)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 260C (Juvenile Court Act)
20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1487 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 501 (School Weapons)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 503 (Student Attendance)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 504 (Student Dress and Appearance)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 505 (Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on
School Premises by Students and Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 526 (Student Hazing Prohibition)
511 STUDENT FUNDRAISING
I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address fundraising efforts.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The Wabasha-Kellogg School Board recognizes a desire and a need for fundraising.
B. The school board also recognizes a need for restraint to prevent fundraising activities from
becoming too numerous and overly demanding on employees, students and the general public.
C. The school board has the responsibility to monitor, supervise and control all fundraising
activities associated with official school programs and activities.
D. All fundraising activity must have prior approval. School District employees who supervise
official school programs or extracurricular activities are directed not to organize, conduct or
involve students in fund-raising activities unless the fund-raising activity has been approved by
the administration.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Fundraising is the selling of a product, providing a service or activity, or requesting donations.
School fundraising directly funds school programs and students.
B. Student organizations are groups that are sponsored by the district and approved by the school
board. They are designed to provide opportunities for students to participate, on an individual
or group basis, in school and public vents for the improvement of skills. Student organizations
are directed or supervised by School District staff.
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C. A charitable giving campaign solicits funds for a charitable cause not directly related to any
district goal.
IV. TYPES OF FUNDRAISING
A. For the purposes of this policy, fundraising activities are grouped under the following
categories:
1. Student Organization Solicitations
Student organizations include:
a. Student activities under the direction and regulation of the Minnesota State High
School League, including athletics, speech, drama and music contests.
b. Student activities which include the sale of admission tickets to the general
public and/or which are integrated into the curriculum (e.g., annual musical, fall
play).
c. Intramural athletics, banquets, individual class clubs, language (Spanish club),
music clubs, national honor society, student concessions, student council and
yearbook.
2. Charitable Giving Campaigns
a. Campaign is being conducted for the purpose of providing money for a charitable
cause not directly related to any district goal. Students sell a product, their own
effort (e.g., walk-a-thon), a service (e.g., car wash) or contribute money.
3. Outside Organization Fundraisers
a. Outside organizations are non-school funded groups such as
parent/teacher/student organizations, sports’ booster groups and commercial
enterprises that provide supplementary services to existing school entities.
b. Outside organizations
(1) Wabasha-Kellogg School District Approved Organizations (see Policy 511-
1).
(2) Other organizations.
V. GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
The administration will consider fundraising proposals and approve or disapprove fundraising activities.
The administration will inform the school board of approvals. Administration approval of fundraising
activities must be based on the following guidelines.
VI. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
A. Student safety must be promoted.
B. Participation in fundraising activities is voluntary. No student will be
excluded from an event or program because of non-participation by the
student or their parents. No student shall be forced, coerced or otherwise unduly pressured to
participate in fundraising activities. Likewise, no reprimand, condemnation nor criticism shall be
made of any student who does not participate or succeed in fundraising.
C. Parent/guardian must be notified prior to student participation in fundraising activities outside of
the school setting.
D. Group (class or grade) incentives are the preferred means to motivate and reward students.
E. Elementary door-to-door sales.
1. Require parent notification and permission.
2. Require safety training to be provided prior to fundraising.
F. Door-to-door fundraising activities will be of a limited nature.
G. Fund raising activities during the school day will be limited and must not conflict with state laws
and regulations relating to food service programs.
H. District funds cannot be used to off-set, front-fund or pre-pay expenses for charitable fundraisers.
I. All fundraising monies will follow and comply with accepted accounting procedures.
J. All fund-raising activities must comply with state law.
K. The School District expects all students who participate in approved fundraising activities to
represent the school, the student organization and the community in a responsible manner. All rules
pertaining to student conduct and student discipline extend to student fundraising activities.
L. Funds raised should complement – not replace – public funding for education.
M. Fundraising goals must be developed in advance of the fundraising activity and be approved by the
Superintendent or designee. Decisions on fundraising activities and the expenditure of fundraised
dollars must be made in consultation with school administration.
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Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120A.20 (Age Limitations; Pupils)
Minn. Stat. § 123B.09, Subd. 8 (Duties)
Minn. Stat. § 123B.36 (Authorized Fees)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 511-1 (Fundraising – Wabasha-Kellogg School District
Approved Organizations)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy FRM 511-1 (Wabasha-Kellogg School District Approved
Organizations)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy FRM 511 (Fundraiser Request - ISD 811 W-K)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 706 – Acceptance of Gifts
I. PURPOSE A safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to
promote healthy human relationships. Bullying, like other violent or disruptive behavior, is conduct
that interferes with students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to educate students in a safe
environment. The School District cannot monitor the activities of students at all times and eliminate all
incidents of bullying between students, particularly when students are not under the direct supervision
of school personnel. However, to the extent such conduct affects the educational environment of the
School District and the rights and welfare of its students and is within the control of the School District
in its normal operations, it is the School District’s intent to prevent bullying and to take action to
investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline those acts of bullying which have not been successfully
prevented. The purpose of this policy is to assist the School District in its goal of preventing and
responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, and other similar disruptive behavior.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. An act of bullying, by either an individual students or a group of students, is expressly
prohibited on School District property or at school-related functions. This policy applies not
only to students who directly engage in an act of bullying but also to students who, by their
indirect behavior, condone or support another student’s act of bullying. This policy also
applies to any students whose conduct at any time or in any place constitutes bullying that
interferes with or obstructs the mission or operations of the School District or the safety or
welfare of the student, other students, or employees. The misuse of technology including, but
not limited to, teasing, intimidating, defaming, threatening, or terrorizing another student,
teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other employee of the School District by
sending or posting e-mail messages, instant messages, telephone conversations and/or
messages including voice mail, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings,
including blogs, also may constitute an act of bullying regardless of whether such acts are
committed on or off School District property and/or with or without the use of School District
resources.
B. No teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other employee of the School District shall
permit, condone, or tolerate bullying.
C. Apparent permission or consent by a student being bullied does not lessen the prohibitions
contained in this policy.
D. Retaliation against a victim, good faith reporter, or a witness of bullying is prohibited.
E. False accusations or reports of bullying against other students are prohibited.
F. A person who engages in an act of bullying, reprisal, or false reporting of bullying or permits,
condones, or tolerates bullying shall be subject to discipline for that act in accordance with
School District’s policies and procedures. The School District may take into account the
following factors:
1. The developmental and maturity levels of the parties involved;
2. The levels of harm, surrounding circumstances, and nature of the behavior;
3. Past incidences or past or continuing patterns of behavior;
4. The relationship between the parties involved; and
5. The context in which the alleged incidents occurred.
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Consequences for students who commit prohibited acts of bullying may range from positive behavioral
interventions up to and including suspension and/or expulsion. Consequences for employees who
permit, condone, or tolerate bullying or engage in an act of reprisal or intentional false reporting of
bullying may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or discharge. Consequences
for other individuals engaging in prohibited acts of bullying may include, but not be limited to,
exclusion from School District property and events and/or termination of services and/or contracts.
G. The School District will act to investigate all complaints of bullying and will discipline or take
appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other
employee of the School District who is found to have violated this policy.
III. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this policy, the definitions in this section apply.
A. “Bullying” means any written or verbal expression, physical act or gesture, or pattern thereof,
by a student that is intended to cause or is perceived as causing distress to students or a group
of students and which substantially interferes with another student’s or students’ educational
benefits, opportunities, or performance. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, conduct by a
student against another student or a group of students that a reasonable person under the
circumstances knows or should know has the effect of:
1. harming a student or a group of students;
2. damaging a student’s or a group of students’ property;
3. placing a student or a group of students in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person
or property; or
4. creating a hostile educational environment for a student or a group of students;
5. intimidating a student or a group of students.
B. “Immediately” means as soon as possible but in no event longer than 24 hours.
C. “On School District property or at school-related functions” means all School District
buildings, school grounds, and school property or property immediately adjacent to school
grounds, school bus stops, school buses, school vehicles, school contracted vehicles, or any
other vehicles approved for School District purposes, the area of entrance or departure from
school grounds, premises, or events, and all school-related functions, school-sponsored
activities, events, or trips. School District property also may mean a student’s walking route to
or from school for purposes of attending school or school-related functions, activities, or
events. While prohibiting bullying at these locations and events, the School District does not
represent that it will provide supervision or assume liability at these locations and events.
IV. REPORTING PROCEDURE
A. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying or any person with
knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute bullying shall report the alleged acts
immediately to an appropriate School District official designated by this policy. A person may
report bullying anonymously, but action may not be taken against an alleged perpetrator based
solely on an anonymous report.
B. The School District encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form
available from the principal of each building or available from the School District office, but
oral reports shall be considered complaints as well.
C. The building principal, or the principal’s designee, or the building supervisor (hereinafter
building report taker) is the person responsible for receiving reports of bullying at the building
level. Any person may report bullying directly to a School District human rights officer or the
superintendent. If the complaint involved the building report taker, the complaint shall be
made to filed directly with the superintendent or the School District human rights officer by
the reporting party or complainant.
D. A teacher, school administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other school employee shall be
particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances, or events that might include bullying.
Any such person who receives a report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief of
conduct that may constitute bullying shall inform the building report taker immediately.
School District personnel who fail to inform the building report taker of conduct that may
constitute bullying in a timely manner may be subject to disciplinary action.
E. Reports of bullying are classified as private educational and/or personnel data and/or
confidential investigative data and will not be disclosed except as permitted by law.
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F. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of bullying will not affect the complainant’s or
reporter’s future employment, grades, or work assignments, or educational or work
environment.
G. The School District will respect the privacy of the complainant(s), the individual(s) against
whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the School
District’s obligation to investigate, take appropriate action, and comply with any legal
disclosure obligations.
V. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION A. Upon receipt of a complaint or report of bullying, the School District shall undertake or
authorize an investigation by School District officials or a third party designated by the School
District.
B. The School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant,
reporter, students, or others pending completion of an investigation of bullying, consistent with
applicable law.
C. Upon completion of the investigation, the School District will take appropriate action. Such
action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer,
remediation, termination, or discharge. Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe
to try to deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. School District
action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable
collective bargaining agreements; applicable statutory authority, including the Minnesota Pupil
Fair Dismissal Act; School District policies; and regulations.
E. The School District is not authorized to disclose to a victim private educational or personnel
data regarding an alleged perpetrator who is a student or employee of the School District.
School officials will notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of students involved in a bullying
incident and the remedial action taken, to the extent permitted by law, based on a confirmed
report.
VI. REPRISAL The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator,
volunteer, contractor, or other employee of the School District who retaliates against any person who
makes a good faith report of alleged bullying or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates
in an investigation, or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in a proceeding or hearing
relating to such bullying. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal,
harassment, or intentional disparate treatment.
VII. TRAINING AND EDUCATION A. The School District annually will provide information and any applicable training to School
District staff regarding this policy.
B. The School District annually will provide education and information to students regarding
bullying, including information regarding this School District policy prohibiting bullying, the
harmful effects of bullying, and other applicable initiatives to prevent bullying.
C. The administration of the School District is directed to implement programs and other
initiatives to prevent bullying, to respond to bullying in a manner that does not stigmatize the
victim, and to make resources or referrals to resources available to victims of bullying.
D. The School District may implement violence prevention and character development education
programs to prevent and reduce policy violations. Such programs may offer instruction on
character education including, but not limited to, character qualities such as attentiveness,
truthfulness, respect for authority, diligence, gratefulness, self-discipline, patience,
forgiveness, respect for others, peacemaking, and resourcefulness.
VIII. NOTICE The School District will give annual notice of this policy to students, parents or guardians, and staff,
and this policy shall appear in the student handbook.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120B.232 (Character Development Education)
Minn. Stat. § 120B.233 (Character Development Education Revenue; Pilot Program)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.03 (Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment and Violence)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.0695 (School Board Policy; Prohibiting Intimidation and
Bullying)
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Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.69 (Hazing Policy)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School
District Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 414 (Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or
Sexual Abuse)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 415 (Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable
Adults)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 423 (Employee-Student Relationships)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 501 (School Weapons Policy)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 507 (Corporal Punishment)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 525 (Violence Prevention)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 526 (Hazing Prohibition)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 529 (Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 709 (Student Transportation Safety Policy)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 711 (Videotaping on School Buses)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 712 (Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses)
516 STUDENT MEDICATION
I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the provisions that must be followed when administering non-
emergency prescription medication to students at school.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The School District acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication
during the school day. The School District’s licensed school nurse, trained health clerk, principal or
teacher will administer prescribed medications in accordance with law and School District procedures.
III. REQUIREMENTS A. The administration of prescription medication or drugs at school requires a completed signed
request from the student’s parent.
B. A “School Medication Authorization” form must be completed annually (once per school year)
and/or when a change in the prescription or requirements for administration occurs.
C. Prescription medication must come to school in the original container labeled for the student
by a pharmacist in accordance with law, and must be administered in a manner consistent with
the instructions on the label.
D. The school nurse may request to receive further information about the prescription, if needed,
prior to administration of the substance.
E. Prescription medications are not to be carried by the student, but will be left with the
appropriate School District personnel. Exceptions to this requirement are: prescription asthma
medications self-administered with an inhaler (See Part J5 below), and medications
administered as noted in a written agreement between the School District and the parent or as
specified in an IEP (individual education plan) or IHP (individual health plan).
F. The school must be notified immediately by the parent or student 18 years old or older in
writing of any change in the student's prescription medication administration. A new medical
authorization or container label with new pharmacy instructions shall be required immediately
as well.
G. For drugs or medicine used by children with a disability, administration may be as provided in
the IEP, Section 504 plan or IHP.
H. The school nurse, or other designated person, shall be responsible for the filing of the
Administering Prescription Medications form in the health records section of the student file.
The school nurse, or other designated person, shall be responsible for providing a copy of such
form to the principal and to other personnel designated to administer the medication.
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I. Procedures for administration of drugs and medicine at school and school activities shall be
developed in consultation with a school nurse, a licensed school nurse, or a public or private
health organization or other appropriate party (if appropriately contracted by the School
District under Minn. Stat. § 121A.21). The School District administration shall submit these
procedures and any additional guidelines and procedures necessary to implement this policy to
the school board for approval. Upon approval by the school board, such guidelines and
procedures shall be an addendum to this policy.
J. Specific Exceptions:
1. Special health treatments and health functions such as catheterization, tracheotomy
suctioning, and gastrostomy feedings do not constitute administration of drugs and
medicine;
2. Emergency health procedures, including emergency administration of drugs and
medicine are not subject to this policy;
3. Drugs or medicine provided or administered by a public health agency to prevent or
control an illness or a disease outbreak are not governed by this policy;
4. Any medications given by school personnel, other than oral or inhalers,
must be dealt with on one-to-one with the School Nurse, parents, physicians and
school personnel (example: eye drops, ear drops,
injections, gastrostomy tube medications, rectal medications, emergency
medications). The School District retains the discretion to reject requests
for administration of medication.
5. Drugs or medicines that are prescription asthma or reactive airway disease
medications can be self-administered by a student with an asthma inhaler if:
a. the School District has received a written authorization from the pupil’s
parent permitting the student to self-administer the medication;
b. the inhaler is properly labeled for that student; and
c. the parent has not requested school personnel to administer the medication to
the student.
d. Parents must provide duplicate medication to be kept in appropriate
medication storage facility, (i.e., inhaler)
The parent must submit written authorization for the student to self-
administer the medication each school year. In a school that does not have a
school nurse or school nursing services, the student’s parent or guardian
must submit written verification from the prescribing professional which
documents that an assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills to safely
possess and use an asthma inhaler in a school setting has been completed.
If the School District employs a school nurse or provides school nursing
services under another arrangement, the school nurse or other appropriate
party must assess the student’s knowledge and skills to safely possess and
use an asthma inhaler in a school setting and enter into the student’s school
health record a plan to implement safe possession and use of asthma
inhalers;
6. Medications:
a. that are used off school grounds;
b. that are used in connection with athletics or extracurricular activities; or
c. that are used in connection with activities that occur before or after the
regular school day are not governed by this policy.
7. Nonprescription Medication. A secondary student may possess and use
nonprescription pain relief in a manner consistent with the labeling, if the School
District has received written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian
permitting the student to self-administer the medication. The parent or guardian must
submit written authorization for the student to self-administer the medication each
school year. The School District may revoke a student’s privilege to possess and use
nonprescription pain relievers if the School District determines that the student is
abusing the privilege. This provision does not apply to the possession or use of any
drug or product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine as its sole active ingredient
or as one of its active ingredients (Except as stated in this paragraph, only
prescription medications are governed by this policy).
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8. At the start of each school year or at the time a student enrolls in school, whichever is
first, a student’s parent, school staff, including those responsible for student health
care, and the prescribing medical professional must develop and implement an
individualized written health plan for a student who is prescribed non-syringe
injectors of epinephrine that enables the student to:
a. possess non-syringe injectors of epinephrine; or
b. if the parent and prescribing medical professional determine the student is
unable to possess the epinephrine, have immediate access to non-syringe
injectors of epinephrine in close proximity to the student at all times during
the instructional day.
The plan must designate the school staff responsible for implementing the student’s
health plan, including recognizing anaphylaxis and administering non-syringe
injectors of epinephrine when required, consistent with state law. This health plan
may be included in a student’s § 504 plan.
K. “Parent” for students 18 years old or older is the student.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 13.32 (Student Health Data)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.21 (Hiring of Health Personnel)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.22 (Administration of Drugs and Medicine)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.221 (Possession and Use of Asthma Inhalers by Asthmatic
Students)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.222 (Possession and Use of Nonprescription Pain Relievers by
Secondary Students)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.2205 (Possession and Use of Non-syringe Injectors of
Epinephrine; Model Policy)
Minn. Stat. § 151.212 (Label of Prescription Drug Containers)
20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 418 (Drug-Free Workplace/Drug Free School)
520 STUDENT SURVEYS
I. PURPOSE Occasionally the School District utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about
students. The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters of information that may be sought in
student surveys.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Student surveys may be conducted as determined necessary by the School District. Surveys, analyses
and evaluations conducted as part of any program funded through the U.S. Department of Education
must comply with 20 U.S.C. § 1232h.
III. STUDENT SURVEYS IN GENERAL A. Student surveys will be conducted anonymously and in an indiscernible fashion. No
mechanism will be used for identifying the participating student in any way. No attempt will
be made in any way to identify a student survey participant. There will be no requirement that
the student return the survey, and no record of the student’s returning a survey will be
maintained.
B. The superintendent may choose not to approve any survey that seeks probing personal and/or
sensitive information that could result in identifying the survey participant, or is discriminatory
in nature based on age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.
C. Surveys containing questions pertaining to the student's or the student's parent(s) or
guardian(s) personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality and religion will not be
administered to any student unless the parent or guardian of the student is notified in writing
that such survey is to be administered and the parent or guardian of the student gives written
permission for the student to participate or the opportunity to opt out of the survey depending
upon how the survey is funded. Any and all documents containing the written permission of a
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parent for a student to participate in a survey will be maintained by the School District in a file
separate from the survey responses.
D. Although the survey is conducted anonymously, potential exists for personally identifiable
information to be provided in response thereto. To the extent that personally identifiable
information of a student is contained in his or her responses to a survey, the School District
will take appropriate steps to ensure the data is protected in accordance with Minn. Stat. Ch. 13
(Minnesota Government Data Practices Act), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act) and 34 C.F.R. Part 99.
IV. STUDENT SURVEYS CONDUCTED AS PART OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM A. All instructional materials, including teacher's manuals, films, tapes, or other supplementary
material which will be used in connection with any survey, analysis or evaluation as part of
any program funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education, shall be
available for inspection by the parents or guardians of the students.
B. No student shall be required, as part of any program funded in whole or in part by the U.S.
Department of Education, without the prior consent of the student (if the student is an adult or
emancipated minor), or in the case of an unemancipated minor, without the prior written
consent of the parent, to submit to a survey that reveals information concerning:
1. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;
2. mental and psychological problems of the student or the student's family;
3. sex behavior or attitudes;
4. illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
5. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family
relationships;
6. legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,
physicians, and ministers;
7. religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; or
8. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a
program or for receiving financial assistance under such program),
C. A School District that receives funds under any program funded by the U.S. Department of
Education shall develop local policies consistent with Sections IV.A and IV.B., above,
concerning student privacy, parental access to information, and administration of certain
physical examinations to minors.
1. The following policies are to be adopted in consultation with parents:
a. The right of a parent to inspect, on request, a survey, including an
evaluation, created by a third party before the survey is administered or
distributed by a school to a student, including procedures for granting a
parent’s request for reasonable access to such survey within a reasonable
period of time after the request is received.
“Parent” means a legal guardian or other person acting in loco parentis (in
place of a parent), such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child
lives, or a person who is legally responsible for the welfare of the child.
b. Arrangements to protect student privacy in the event of the administration or
distribution of a survey, including an evaluation, to a student which contains
one or more of the items listed in Section IV.B., above, including the right of
a parent of a student to inspect, on request, any such survey.
c. The right of a parent of a student to inspect, on request, any instructional
material used as part of the educational curriculum for the student and
procedures for granting a request by a parent for such access within a
reasonable period of time after the request is received.
“Instructional material” means instructional content that is provided to a
student, regardless of format, including printed or representational materials,
audio-visual materials, and materials in electronic or digital formats (i.e.,
materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include
academic tests or academic assessments.
d. The administration of physical examinations or screenings that the School
District may administer to a student. This provision does not apply to a
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survey administered to a student in accordance with the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1400 et. Seq.).
e. The collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from
students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or
otherwise providing the information to others for that purpose), including
arrangements to protect student privacy that are provided by the School
District in the event of such collection, disclosure, or use.
a. “Personal information” means individually identifiable information
including a student’s or parent’s first and last name; a home or other
physical address (including street name and the name of the city or
town); a telephone number; or a Social Security identification
number.
b. This provision does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of
personal information collected form students for the exclusive
purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational
products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions,
such as:
i. college or other post-secondary education recruitment or
military;
ii. book clubs, magazines, and programs providing access to
low cost literary products;
iii. curriculum and instructional materials used by elementary
and secondary schools;
iv. tests and assessments used by elementary schools and
secondary schools to provide cognitive, evaluative,
diagnostic, clinical, aptitude, or achievement information
about students, or to generate other statistically useful data
for the purpose of securing such tests and assessments and
the subsequent analysis and public release of the aggregate
data from such tests and assessments;
v. the sale by students of products or services to raise funds
for school-related or education-related activities; and
vi. student recognition programs.
b. The right of a parent to inspect, on request, any instrument used
in the collection of information, as described in Section
IV.C.1., Subparagraph e., above, before the instrument is
administered or distributed to a student and procedures for
granting a request by a parent for reasonable access to such an
instrument within a reasonable period of time after the request
is received.
2. The policies adopted under Section IV.C., Subparagraph 1., above, shall provide for
reasonable notice of the adoption or continued use of such policies directly to parents
of students enrolled in or served by the School District.
a. The notice will be provided at least annually, at the beginning of the school
year, and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in a
policy.
b. The notice will provide parents with an opportunity to opt out of
participation in the following activities:
(1) Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal
information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or
for selling that information, or otherwise providing that information
to others for that purpose.
(2) The administration of any third-party survey (non-Department of
Education funded) containing one or more of the items contained in
Section IV.B., above.
(3) Any nonemergency invasive physical examination or screening that
is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school
and scheduled by the school in advance, and not necessary to
protect the immediate health and safety of the student or other
students.
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“Invasive physical examination” means any medical examination
that involves the exposure of private body parts, or act during such
examination that includes incision, insertion, or injection into the
body, but does not include a hearing, vision, or scoliosis screening.
c. The notice will advise students of the specific or approximate dates during
the school year when the activities in Section IV.C.2. Subparagraph b.,
above, are scheduled, or expected to be scheduled.
d. The notice provisions shall not be construed to preempt applicable
provisions of state law that require parental notification and do not apply to
any physical examination or screening that is permitted or required by
applicable state law, including physical examinations or screenings that are
permitted without parental notification.
D. The School District shall give parents and students notice of their rights under this section.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)
20 U.S.C. 1232g (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
20 U.S.C. 1232h (Protection of Pupil Rights)
34 C.F.R. Part 99 (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations)
Gonzaga University v. Doe, 536 U.S. 273, 122 S.Ct. 2268, 153 L.Ed. 2d 309 (2002)
C.N. v. Ridgewood Bd. of Educ., 430 F.3d. 159 (3rd
Cir. 2005)
Fields v. Palmdale School Dist., 427 F.3d. 1197 (9th
Cir. 2005)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
521 STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to protect disabled students from discrimination on the basis of disability
and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (Section 504), need special services, accommodations, or programs in order that such learners
may receive a free appropriate public education.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. Disabled students who meet the criteria of Paragraph C. below are protected from
discrimination on the basis of a disability.
B It is the responsibility of the School District to identify and evaluate learners who, within the
intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need special services,
accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public
education.
C. For this policy, a learner who is protected under Section 504 is one who:
1. has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such
person’s major life activities; or
2. has a record of such an impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.
D. Learners may be protected from disability discrimination and be eligible for services,
accommodations, or programs under the provisions of Section 504 even though they are not
eligible for special education pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
III. COORDINATOR
Persons who have questions, comments, or complaints should contact the School District’s ADA/504
Coordinator regarding grievances or hearing requests regarding disability issues.
IV. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION
The following grievance procedures apply to any claims of discrimination:
G. Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of unlawful
discrimination or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute unlawful
discrimination toward an employee or student shall report the alleged acts immediately to an
appropriate School District official designated by this policy. The complaint must be filed
within 30 calendar days of the alleged violation.
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H. The Human Rights officer is responsible for receiving oral or written complaints
of unlawful discrimination toward a student. However, nothing in this policy shall prevent any
person from reporting unlawful discrimination toward a student directly with the Human
Rights office, the school board or other School District official.
I. While the school board has designated the Human Rights Officer to receive
complaints of unlawful discrimination, if the complaint involves the Human Rights Officer, the
complaint shall be made to the superintendent.
J. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Human Rights Officer shall immediately notify
the superintendent. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, the Human Rights
Officer shall immediately notify the school board.
K. The Human Rights officer may request but not insist upon a written complaint.
Alternative means of filing a complaint, such as through a personal interview or by tape
recording, shall be made available upon request for qualified persons with a disability. If the
complaint is oral, it shall be reduced to writing within 24 hours and forwarded to the
superintendent. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. The School District
encourages the reporting party to complete the complaint form for written complaints. It is
available from the principal of each building or the School District office.
L. The School District shall respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s)
against whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses, consistent with the school
district’s legal obligations to investigate, take appropriate action, and comply with any
discovery or disclosure obligations.
For claims of discrimination:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, Region V
500 W. Madison Street – Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661
Tel: 312-730-1609
TDD: 312-730-1609
MN Department of Human Rights
190 E 5th
Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
800.657.3704
651.296.5663
TDD 651.296.1283
For complaints of employment discrimination:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
330 S. 2nd
Avenue
Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401
800.669.4000
612.335.4040
TDD 612.335.4045
This document provides general information and is not to be a substitute for legal advice. Changes in
the law, including timelines for filing a complaint, may affect your rights.
Legal References: Pub. L. 110-325, 122 Stat. 3553 (ADA Amendments Act of 2008, § 7)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (§ 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Implementing Regulations)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination)
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522 STUDENT SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
I. PURPOSE
Students are protected from discrimination on the basis of sex pursuant to Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The purpose of this policy is to provide
equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The School District provides equal educational opportunity for all students, and does not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex. No student will be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any educational program
or activity operated by the School District on the basis of sex.
B. It is the responsibility of every School District employee to comply with this policy.
C. The School Board hereby designates Activities Director as its Title IX coordinator. This
employee coordinates the School District’s efforts to comply with and carry out its
responsibilities under Title IX.
D. Any student, parent or guardian having questions regarding the application of Title IX and its
regulations and/or this policy should discuss them with the Title IX coordinator. Questions
relating solely to Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education. In the absence of a specific
designee, an inquiry or complaint should be referred to the superintendent or the School
District human rights officer.
III. REPORTING GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
A. Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of unlawful sex discrimination by a
teacher, administrator or other School District personnel, or any person with knowledge or
belief of conduct which may constitute unlawful sex discrimination toward a student should
report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate School District official designated by this
policy or may file a grievance. The School District encourages the reporting party or
complainant to use the report form available from the principal of each building or available
from the School District office, but oral reports shall be considered complaints as well.
Nothing in this policy shall prevent any person from reporting unlawful sex discrimination
toward a student directly to a School District human rights officer or to the superintendent.
B. The building principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports or
grievances of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student at the building level. Any adult
School District personnel who receive a report of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student
shall inform the building principal immediately.
C. Upon receipt of a report or grievance, the principal must notify the School District human
rights officer immediately, without screening or investigating the report. The principal may
request, but may not insist upon a written complaint. A written statement of the facts alleged
will be forwarded as soon as practicable by the principal to the human rights officer. If the
report was given verbally, the principal shall personally reduce it to written form within 24
hours and forward it to the human rights officer. Failure to forward any report or complaint of
unlawful sex discrimination toward a student as provided herein may result in disciplinary
action against the principal. If the complaint involves the building principal, the complaint
shall be made or filed directly with the superintendent or the School District human rights
officer by the reporting party or complainant.
D. The School Board hereby designates the building principal as the School District human rights
officer to receive reports, complaints or grievances of unlawful sex discrimination toward a
student. If the complaint involves a human rights officer, the complaint shall be filed directly
with the superintendent.
E. The School District shall conspicuously post the name of the Title IX coordinator and human
rights officer(s), including office mailing addresses and telephone numbers.
F. Submission of a good faith complaint, grievance or report of unlawful sex discrimination
toward a student will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades or
work assignments.
G. Use of formal reporting forms is not mandatory.
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H. The School District will respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against whom
the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the School
District’s legal obligations to investigate, to take appropriate action, and to conform with any
discovery or disclosure obligations.
IV. INVESTIGATION
A. By authority of the School District, the human rights officer, upon receipt of a report,
complaint or grievance alleging unlawful sex discrimination toward a student shall promptly
undertake or authorize an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by School
District officials or by a third party designated by the School District.
B. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the individual(s)
against whom the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged
incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation may also consist
of any other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator.
C. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, the School
District should consider the surrounding circumstances, the nature of the behavior, past
incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties
involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action
or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a determination based on all the facts
and surrounding circumstances.
D. In addition, the School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the
complainant, pupils, teachers, administrators or other school personnel pending completion of
an investigation of alleged unlawful sex discrimination toward a student.
E. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable. The School District human rights
officer shall make a written report to the superintendent upon completion of the investigation.
If the complaint involves the superintendent, the report may be filed directly with the School
Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations have been
substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.
F. The district shall comply with federal and state law pertaining to retention of records.
V. APPEAL
If the grievance has not been resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, s/he may appeal to the
Human Rights Officer within ten (10) school days of receipt of the findings of the school district
investigation. The school district investigator shall conduct a review of the appeal and within ten (10)
school days of receipt of the appeal, shall affirm, reverse, or modify the findings of the report. The
decision of the school district investigator is final.
VI. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION
A. Upon conclusion of the investigation and receipt of a report, the School District will take
appropriate action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension,
exclusion, expulsion, transfer, remediation, termination or discharge. School District action
taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with requirements of applicable collective
bargaining agreements, Minnesota and federal law and School District policies.
B. The result of the School District’s investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures
will be reported in writing to the complainant by the School District in accordance with state
and federal law regarding data or records privacy.
VII. RETALIATION
The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher, administrator or
other school personnel who retaliates against any person who reports alleged unlawful sex
discrimination toward a student or any person who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation, or
who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such unlawful sex
discrimination. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or
harassment.
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VIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
If there is a conflict of interest with respect to any party affected by this policy, appropriate
accommodations shall be made such as, but not limited to, appointing or contracting with a neutral third
party investigator to conduct the investigation or recusal from the process by the person for whom a
conflict or potential conflict of interest exists.
IX. RIGHT TO ALTERNATIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which
may include filing charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, initiating civil action or
seeking redress under state criminal statutes and/or federal law, or contacting the Office of Civil Rights
for the United States Department of Education.
X. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY AND EVALUATION
A. This policy shall be made available to all students, parents/guardians of students, staff
members, employee unions and organizations.
B. The School District shall review this policy and the School District’s operation for compliance
with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on a continuous basis.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 121A.04 (Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688 (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)
34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Implementing Regulations of Title IX)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 102 (Equal Educational Opportunity)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 528 (Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status
Nondiscrimination)
524 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY
I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district
computer system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet, including electronic communications.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY In making decisions regarding student and employee access to the school district computer system and
the Internet, including electronic communications, the school district considers its own stated
educational mission, goals, and objectives. Electronic information research skills are now fundamental
to preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to the school district computer system and to
the Internet enables students and employees to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin
boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world.
III. LIMITED EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE The school district is providing students and employees with access to the school district computer
system, which includes Internet access. The purpose of the system is more specific than providing
students and employees with general access to the Internet. The school district system has a limited
educational purpose, which includes use of the system for classroom activities, educational research,
and professional or career development activities. Users are expected to use Internet access through the
district system to further educational and personal goals consistent with the mission of the school
district and school policies. Uses which might be acceptable on a user’s private personal account on
another system may not be acceptable on this limited-purpose network.
IV. USE OF SYSTEM IS A PRIVILEGE The use of the school district system and access to use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right.
Depending on the nature and degree of the violation and the number of previous violations,
unacceptable use of the school district system or the Internet may result in one or more of the following
consequences: suspension or cancellation of use or access privileges; payments for damages and
repairs; discipline under other appropriate school district policies, including suspension, expulsion,
exclusion or termination of employment; or civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws.
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V. UNACCEPTABLE USES A. The following uses of the school district system and Internet resources or accounts are
considered unacceptable:
1. Users will not use the school district system to access, review, upload, download,
store, print, post, receive, transmit or distribute:
a. pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit material or other visual
depictions that are harmful;
b. obscene, abusive, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory,
threatening, disrespectful, or sexually explicit language;
c. materials that use language or images that are inappropriate in the
education setting or disruptive to the educational process;
d. information or materials that could cause damage or danger of disruption to
the educational process;
e. materials that use language or images that advocate violence or
discrimination toward other people (hate literature) or that may
constitute harassment or discrimination.
2. Users will not use the school district system to knowingly or recklessly post, transmit
or distribute false or defamatory information about a person or organization, or to
harass another person, or to engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or
discriminatory attacks.
3. Users will not use the school district system to engage in any illegal act or violate any
local, state or federal statute or law.
4. Users will not use the school district system to vandalize, damage or disable the
property of another person or organization, will not make deliberate attempts to
degrade or disrupt equipment, software or system performance by spreading computer
viruses or by any other means, will not tamper with, modify or change the school
district system software, hardware or wiring or take any action to violate the school
district’s security system, and will not use the school district system in such a way as
to disrupt the use of the system by other users.
5. Users will not use the school district system to gain unauthorized access to
information resources or to access another person’s materials, information or files
without the implied or direct permission of that person.
6. Users will not use the school district system to post private information about another
person, personal contact information about themselves or other persons, or other
personally identifiable information, including, but not limited to, addresses, telephone
numbers, school addresses, work addresses, identification numbers, account numbers,
access codes or passwords, labeled photographs or other information that would make
the individual’s identity easily traceable, and will not repost a message that was sent
to the user privately without permission of the person who sent the message.
7. Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the school district system or any
other system through the school district system, attempt to log in through another
person’s account, or use computer accounts, access codes or network identification
other than those assigned to the user. Messages and records on the school district
system may not be encrypted without the permission of appropriate school authorities.
8. Users will not use the school district system to violate copyright laws or usage
licensing agreements, or otherwise to use another person’s property without the
person’s prior approval or proper citation, including the downloading or exchanging
of pirated software or copying software to or from any school computer, and will not
plagiarize works they find on the Internet.
9. Users will not use the school district system for conducting business, for unauthorized
commercial purposes or for financial gain unrelated to the mission of the school
district. Users will not use the school district system to offer or provide goods or
services or for product advertisement. Users will not use the school district system to
purchase goods or services for personal use without authorization from the
appropriate school district official.
10. Users will not use the school district system for playing unauthorized games or chat
programs.
B. A student or employee engaging in the foregoing unacceptable uses of the Internet when off
school district premises also may be in violation of this policy as well as other School District
policies. Examples of such violations include, but are not limited to, situations where the
School District system is compromised or if a School District employee or student is
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negatively impacted. If the School District receives a report of an unacceptable use originating
from a non-school computer or resource, the School District may investigate such reports to
the best of its ability. Students or employees may be subject to disciplinary action for such
conduct, including, but not limited to, suspension or cancellation of the use or access to the
School District computer system and the Internet and discipline under other appropriate school
district policies, including suspension, expulsion, exclusion, or termination of employment.
C. If a user inadvertently accesses unacceptable materials or an unacceptable Internet site, the
user shall immediately disclose the inadvertent access to an appropriate school district official.
In the case of a school district employee, the immediate disclosure shall be to the employee’s
immediate supervisor and/or the building administrator. This disclosure may serve as a
defense against an allegation that the user has intentionally violated this policy. In certain rare
instances, a user also may access otherwise unacceptable materials if necessary to complete an
assignment and if done with the prior approval of and with appropriate guidance from the
appropriate teacher or, in the case of a school district employee, the building administrator.
VI. FILTER
A. All School District computers with Internet access and available for student use will be
equipped to restrict, by use of available software filtering technology or other effective
methods, all student access to materials that are reasonably believed to be obscene, child
pornography or harmful to minors under state or federal law.
B. All School District computers with Internet access, not just those accessible and available to
students, will be equipped to restrict, by use of available software filtering technology or other
effective methods, adult access to materials that are reasonably believed to be obscene or child
pornography under state or federal law.
VII. CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES Use of the school district computer system and use of the Internet shall be consistent with school district
policies and the mission of the school district.
VIII. LIMITED EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY A. By authorizing use of the school district system, the school district does not relinquish control
over materials on the system or contained in files on the system. Users should expect only
limited privacy in the contents of personal files on the school district system.
B. Routine maintenance and monitoring of the school district system may lead to a discovery that
a user has violated this policy, another school district policy, or the law.
C. An individual investigation or search will be conducted if school authorities have a reasonable
suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school district policy.
D. Parents have the right at any time to investigate or review the contents of their child’s files and
e-mail files. Parents have the right to request the termination of their child’s individual
account at any time.
E. School district employees should be aware that the school district retains the right at any time
to investigate or review the contents of their files and e-mail files. In addition, school district
employees should be aware that data and other materials in files maintained on the school
district system may be subject to review, disclosure or discovery under Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 13 ( the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act).
F. The school district will cooperate fully with local, state and federal authorities in any
investigation concerning or related to any illegal activities or activities not in compliance with
school district policies conducted through the school district system.
IX. INTERNET USE AGREEMENT A. The proper use of the Internet, and the educational value to be gained from proper Internet use,
is the joint responsibility of students, parents and employees of the school district.
B. This policy requires the permission of and supervision by the school’s designated professional
staff before a student may use a school account or resource to access the Internet.
C. The Internet Use Agreement form for students is a part of the student handbook which must be
read and signed by the user, the parent or guardian. The Internet Use for employees is
understood as school board policy and must be followed as a district employee.
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X. LIMITATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT LIABILITY Use of the school district system is at the user’s own risk. The system is provided on an “as is, as
available” basis. The school district will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including,
but not limited to, loss, damage or unavailability of data stored on school district diskettes, tapes, hard
drives or servers, or for delays or changes in or interruptions of service or misdeliveries or nondeliveries
of information or materials, regardless of the cause. The school district is not responsible for the
accuracy or quality of any advice or information obtained through or stored on the school district
system. The school district will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through
unauthorized use of the school district system or the Internet.
XI. USER NOTIFICATION A. All users shall be notified of the school district policies relating to Internet use.
B. This notification shall include the following:
1. Notification that Internet use is subject to compliance with school district policies.
2. Disclaimers limiting the school district’s liability relative to:
a. Information stored on school district diskettes, hard drives or servers.
b. Information retrieved through school district computers, networks or online
resources.
c. Personal property used to access school district computers, networks or
online resources.
d. Unauthorized financial obligations resulting from use of school district
resources/accounts to access the Internet.
3. A description of the privacy rights and limitations of school sponsored/managed
Internet accounts.
4. Notification that, even though the school district may use technical means to limit
student Internet access, these limits do not provide a foolproof means for enforcing
the provisions of this acceptable use policy.
5. Notification that goods and services can be purchased over the Internet that could
potentially result in unwanted financial obligations and that any financial obligation
incurred by a student through the Internet is the sole responsibility of the student
and/or the student’s parents.
6. Notification that the collection, creation, reception, maintenance and dissemination of
data via the Internet, including electronic communications, is governed by Policy 406,
Public and Private Personnel Data, and Policy 515, Protection and Privacy of Pupil
Records.
7. Notification that, should the user violate the school district’s acceptable use policy,
the user’s access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken
and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
8. Notification that all provisions of the acceptable use policy are subordinate to local,
state and federal laws.
XII. PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY; NOTIFICATION OF STUDENT INTERNET USE A. Outside of school, parents bear responsibility for the same guidance of Internet use as they
exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, radio, movies and other
possibly offensive media. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s use of the
school district system and of the Internet if the student is accessing the school district system
from home or a remote location.
B. Parents will understand that their students will be using school district resources/accounts to
access the Internet and that the school district will provide parents the option to request
alternative activities not requiring Internet access if the parent so requests in writing to the
teacher and principal.
XIII. IMPLEMENTATION; POLICY REVIEW A. The school district administration may develop appropriate user notification forms, guidelines
and procedures necessary to implement this policy for submission to the school board for
approval. Upon approval by the school board, such guidelines, forms and procedures shall be
an addendum to this policy.
B. The administration shall revise the user notifications, including student and parent
notifications, if necessary, to reflect the adoption of these guidelines and procedures.
C. The school district internet policies and procedures are available for review by all parents,
guardians, staff and members of the community.
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D. Because of the rapid changes in the development of the Internet, the school board shall conduct
an annual review of this policy.
Legal References: 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq. (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (Copyrights)
20 U.S.C. § 6751 et seq. (Enhancing Education through Technology Act of 2001)
47 U.S.C. § 254 (Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA))
47 C.F.R. § 54.520 (FCC rules implementing CIPA)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.0695 (School Board Policy; Prohibiting Intimidation and
Bullying)
Minn. Stat. § 125B.15 (Internet Access for Students)
Minn. Stat. § 125B.26 (Telecommunications/Internet Access Equity Act)
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Cmty. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 89 S.Ct. 733, 21 L.Ed.2d
731 (1969)
United States v. Amer. Library Assoc., 539 U.S. 194, 123 S.Ct. 2297, 56 L.Ed.2d 221
(2003)
Doninger v. Niehoff, 527 F.3d 41 (2nd
Cir. 2008)
Layshock v. Hermitage Sch. Dist., 412 F.Supp.2d 502 (W.D. Pa. 2006)
M.T. v. Cent. York Sch. Dist., 937 A.2d 538 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007)
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch. Dist., 807 A.2d 847 (Pa. 2002)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of
School District Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 406 (Public and Private Personnel Data)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 505 (Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on
School Premises by Students and Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 519 (Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 603 (Curriculum Development)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 604 (Instructional Curriculum)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 606 (Textbooks and Instructional Material)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 804 (Bomb Threats)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 904 (Distribution of Materials on School District Property
by Non-school Persons)
525 VIOLENCE PREVENTION [APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF]
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to recognize that violence has increased and to identify measures that the
School District will take in an attempt to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from
violent and disruptive behavior.
The school board is committed to promoting healthy human relationships and learning environments
that are physically and psychologically safe for all members of the school community. It further
believes that students are the first priority and they should be protected from physical or emotional
harm during school activities, and on school grounds, buses or field trips while under School District
supervision.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The policy of the School District is to strictly enforce its weapons policy (Policy 501).
B. The policy of the School District is to act promptly in investigating all acts, or formal or
informal complaints, of violence and take appropriate disciplinary action against any student or
staff member who is found to have violated this policy or any related policy.
C. The administration will periodically review discipline policies and procedures, prepare
revisions if necessary, and submit them to the school board for review and adoption.
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D. The School District will implement approved violence prevention strategies to promote safe
and secure learning environments, to diminish violence in our schools, and to aid in the
protection of children whose health or welfare may be jeopardized through acts of violence.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY
A. The school board will review and approve policies to prevent and address violence in our
schools. The
superintendent or designee will develop procedures to effectively implement the school
weapons and violence prevention policies. It shall be incumbent on all students and staff to
observe all policies and report violations to the school administration.
B. The school board and administration will inform staff and students annually of policies and
procedures related to violence prevention and weapons.
C. The School District will act promptly to investigate all acts and formal and informal
complaints of violence and take appropriate disciplinary action against any student or staff
member who is found to have violated this policy or any related policy.
D. The consequences set forth in the school weapons policy (Policy 501) will be imposed upon
any student or nonstudent who possesses, uses or distributes a weapon when in a school
location.
E. The consequences set forth in the school hazing policy (Policy 526) will be imposed upon any
student or staff member who commits an act against a student or staff member; or coerces a
student or staff member into committing an act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a
person in order for the student or staff member to be initiated into or affiliated with an
organization, or for any other purpose.
F. Students with disabilities may be expelled for behavior unrelated to their disabilities, subject to
the procedural safeguards required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.
G. Procedures will be developed for the referral of any person in violation of this policy or the
weapons policy to the local law enforcement agency in accordance with Minn. Stat. §
121A.05.
H. Students who wear objectionable emblems, signs, words, objects, or pictures on clothing
communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory to a protected minority
group or which connotes gang membership or that approves, advances, or provokes any form
of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence against other individuals as defined in the
harassment and violence policy (Policy 413) will be subject to the procedures set forth in the
student dress and appearance policy (Policy 504). “Gang” as used in this policy means any
ongoing organization, association or group of three or more persons, whether formal or
informal, having as one of its primary activities, the commission of one or more criminal acts,
which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually
or collectively engage in or whose members engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. A
“pattern of gang activity” means the commission, attempt to commit, conspiring to commit, or
solicitation of two or more criminal acts, provided the criminal acts were committed on
separate dates or by two or more persons who are members of or belong to the same criminal
street gang.
I. This policy is not intended to abridge the rights of students to express political, religious,
philosophical, or similar opinions by wearing apparel on which such messages are stated.
Such messages are acceptable as long as they are not lewd, vulgar, obscene, defamatory,
profane, denote gang affiliation, advocate harassment or violence against others, are likely to
disrupt the education process, or cause others to react in a violent or illegal manner (Policy
504).
IV. PREVENTION STRATEGIES
The School District has adopted and will implement the following prevention strategies to promote safe
and secure learning environments, to diminish violence in our schools, and to aid in the protection of
children whose health or welfare may be jeopardized through acts of violence.
A. Adopt a district crisis management policy to address potential violent crisis situations in the
district.
B. Provide training in recognition, prevention, and safe responses to violence, and development of
a positive school climate.
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C. Coordinate a local school security review committee or task force comprised of school
officials, law enforcement, parents, students and other youth service providers to advise on
policy implementation.
D. In-service training for personnel in aspects of reporting, visibility and supervision as deterrents
to violence.
E. Promote student safety responsibility by encouraging the reporting of suspicious individuals
and unusual activities on school grounds.
F. Establish a curriculum committee that explores ways of teaching students violence prevention
strategies, law-related education and character/ values education (universal values, e.g.
honesty, personal responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others.)
G. Establish clear school rules that prevent and deter violence.
H. Develop cross-cultural awareness programs to unify students of all cultures and backgrounds,
to develop mutual respect and understanding of shared experiences and values among students,
and to promote the message of inclusion.
I. Establish conflict resolution training, conflict management, or peer mediation programs for
staff and students to teach conservative approaches to settling disputes.
J. Develop curriculum that teaches social skills such as maintaining self-control, building
communications skills, forming friendships, resisting peer pressure, being appropriately
assertive, forming positive relationships with adults, and resolving conflict in nonviolent ways.
K. Develop curriculum that teaches critical viewing and listening skills in analyzing mass media
to recognize stereotypes, distinguish fact from fantasy and identify differences in behavior and
values that conflict with their own.
L. Develop student safety forums that both inform and elicit students’ ideas about particular
safety problems in the building.
M. Develop a student photo or name identification system for quick identification of the student in
case of emergency.
N. Develop a staff photo or name identification system using identification badges for quick
identification of unauthorized people on campus.
O. Require all visitors to check-in the main office upon their arrival and state their business at the
school. A visitor badge may be issued for easy identification that the visitor is authorized to be
present in the school building.
P. Develop curriculum on character education including, but not limited to, character qualities
such as attentiveness, truthfulness, respect for authority, diligence, gratefulness, self-discipline,
patience, forgiveness, respect for others, peacemaking, and resourcefulness.
V. STUDENT SUPPORT
A. Students will have access to school-based student service professionals, when available,
including counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists who are knowledgeable in
methods to assist students with violence prevention and intervention.
B. Students will be apprised of school board policies designed to protect their personal safety.
C. Students will be provided with information as to School District and building rules regarding
weapons and violence.
D. Students will be informed of resources for violence prevention and proper reporting.
VI. PERSONNEL
A. School District personnel shall comply with the school weapons policy (Policy 501) and the
school hazing policy (Policy 526).
B. School District personnel shall be knowledgeable of violence prevention policies and report
any violation to school administration immediately. School District personnel will be
informed annually as to School District and building rules regarding weapons and violence
prevention.
C. School District personnel or agents of the School District shall not engage in emotionally
abusive acts including malicious shouting, ridicule, and/or threats or other forms of corporal
punishment (Policy 507).
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 13.43, Subd. 16 (School District or Charter School Disclosure of
Violence or Inappropriate Sexual Contact)
Minn. Stat. § 120B.22 (Violence Prevention Education)
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Minn. Stat. § 120B.232 (Character Development Education)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.05 (Policy to Refer Firearms Possessor)
Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.44 (Expulsion for Possession of Firearm)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.57 (Crisis Management Policy)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.64 (Notification)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.69 (Hazing Policy)
Minn. Stat. § 181.967, Subd. 5 (School District Disclosure of Violence or
Inappropriate Sexual Contact)
18 U.S.C. § 921 (Definition of Firearm)
20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 89 S.Ct. 733, 21 L.Ed.2d 31
(1969)
Stephenson v. Davenport Cmty. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)
McIntire v. Bethel School, 804 F.Supp. 1415, 78 Educ. L. Re. 828 (W.D. Okla. 1992)
Olesen v. Board of Educ. of Sch. Dist. No. 228, 676 F.Supp. 820, 44 Educ. L.Rep. 205
(N.D. Ill. 1987)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 501 (School Weapons Policy)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 504 (Student Dress and Appearance)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 506 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 507 (Corporal Punishment)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 526 (Hazing Prohibition)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 529 (Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students)
526 HAZING PROHIBITION
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff that is free
from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the School
District and are prohibited at all times.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the School
District shall plan, direct, encourage, aid or engage in hazing.
B. No teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the School District shall
permit, condone or tolerate hazing.
C. Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions
contained in this policy.
D. This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after
school hours.
E. A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into
or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act.
F. The School District will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take
appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other
employee of the School District who is found to have violated this policy.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. “Hazing” means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an
act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated
into or affiliated with a student organization, or for any other school-related purpose. The term
hazing includes, but is not limited to:
1. Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding,
electronic shocking or placing a harmful substance on the body.
2. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather,
confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student
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to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health
or safety of the student.
3. Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco
product or any other food, liquid, or substance that subjects the student to an
unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or
safety of the student.
4. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a
student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation, that adversely
affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from
remaining in school.
5. Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves
violation of state or federal law or of School District policies or regulations.
B. “Student organization” means a group, club or organization having students as its primary
members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school
events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come
within the terms of this definition.
IV. REPORTING PROCEDURES
A. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of hazing or any person with
knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall report the alleged acts
immediately to an appropriate School District official designated by this policy.
B. The building principal is the person responsible for receiving reports of hazing at the building
level. Any person may report hazing directly to a School District human rights officer or to the
superintendent.
C. Teachers, administrators, volunteers, contractors and other employees of the School District
shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events which might include
hazing. Any such person who receives a report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief
of conduct which may constitute hazing shall inform the building principal immediately.
D. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or
reporter’s future employment, grades or work assignments.
V. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION
A. Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing, the School District shall undertake or
authorize an investigation by School District officials or a third party designated by the School
District.
B. The School District may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant,
reporter, students, or others pending completion of an investigation of hazing.
C. Upon completion of the investigation, the School District will take appropriate action. Such
action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer,
remediation, termination or discharge. Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe to
deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. School District action
taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable
collective bargaining agreements, applicable statutory authority, including the Minnesota Pupil
Fair Dismissal Act, School District policies and regulations.
VI. REPRISAL
The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator,
volunteer, contractor or other employee of the School District who retaliates against any person who
makes a good faith report of alleged hazing or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in
an investigation, or against any person who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing
relating to such hazing. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or
harassment.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 121A.40 to 121A.56 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.69 (Hazing Policy)
Cross References: Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School
District Employees)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 500 (Student Discipline)
Wabasha-Kellogg Policy 525 (Violence Prevention [Applicable to Students and
Staff])
The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act 121A.40 Citation
Minnesota Statutes Sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 may be cited as “The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.”
121A.41 Definitions
Subdivision 1. Applicability. As used in sections 121A.40 to 121A.56, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings assigned them.
Subd. 2. Dismissal. “Dismissal” means the denial of the current educational program to any pupil, including exclusion, expulsion, and suspension. It does not include removal from class.
Subd. 3. District. “District” means any school district. Subd. 4. Exclusion. “Exclusion” means an action taken by the school board to prevent
enrollment or reenrollment of a pupil for a period that shall not extend beyond the school year. Subd. 5. Expulsion. “Expulsion” means a school board action to prohibit an enrolled pupil
from further attendance for up to 12 months from the date the pupil is expelled. Subd. 6. Parent. “Parent” means (a) one of the pupil's parents, (b) in the case of divorce
or legal separation, the parent or parents with physical custody of the pupil, including a noncustodial parent with legal custody who has provided the district with a current address and telephone number, or (c) a legally appointed guardian. In the case of a pupil with a disability under the age of 18, parent may include a district-appointed surrogate parent.
Subd. 7. Pupil. “Pupil” means any student: (1) without a disability under 21 years of age; or (2) with a disability under 21 years old who has not received a regular high school diploma or
for a child with a disability who becomes 21 years old during the school year but has not received a regular high school diploma, until the end of that school year; and
(3) who remains eligible to attend a public elementary or secondary school. Subd. 8. School. “School” means any school defined in section 120A.05, subdivisions 9,
11, 13, and 17. Subd. 9. School board. “School board” means the governing body of any school district. Subd. 10. Suspension. “Suspension” means an action by the school administration, under
rules promulgated by the school board, prohibiting a pupil from attending school for a period of no more than ten school days. If a suspension is longer than five days, the suspending administrator must provide the superintendent with a reason for the longer suspension. This definition does not apply to dismissal from school for one school day or less, except as provided in federal law for a student with a disability. Each suspension action may include a readmission plan. The readmission plan shall include, where appropriate, a provision for implementing alternative educational services upon readmission and may not be used to extend the current suspension. Consistent with section 125A.091, subdivision 5, the readmission plan must not obligate a parent to provide a sympathomimetic medication for the parent's child as a condition of readmission. The school administration may not impose consecutive suspensions against the same pupil for the same course of conduct, or incident of misconduct, except where the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding persons or property, or where the district is in the process of initiating an expulsion, in which case the school administration may extend the suspension to a total of 15 school days.
Subd. 11. Alternative educational services. “Alternative educational services” may include, but are not limited to, special tutoring, modified curriculum, modified instruction, other modifications or adaptations, instruction through electronic media, special education services as indicated by appropriate assessment, homebound instruction, supervised homework, or enrollment in another district or in an alternative learning center under section 123A.05 selected to allow the pupil to progress toward meeting graduation standards under section 120B.02 although in a different setting.
121A.42 Policy No public school shall deny due process or equal protection of the law to any public school
pupil involved in a dismissal proceeding which may result in suspension, exclusion, or expulsion.
121A.43 Exclusion and expulsion of pupils with a disability (a) Consistent with federal law governing days of removal and section 121A.46, school
personnel may suspend a child with a disability. When a child with a disability has been suspended for more than five consecutive school days or 10 cumulative school days in the same school year, and that suspension does not involve a recommendation for expulsion or exclusion or other change of placement under federal law, relevant members of the child’s individualized education program team, including at least one of the child’s teachers, shall meet and determine the extent to which the child needs services in order to continue to participate in the general education curriculum, although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals in the child’s individualized education program. That meeting must occur as soon as possible, but no more than 10 days after the sixth consecutive day of suspension or the tenth cumulative day of suspension has elapsed.
(b) A dismissal for one school ay or less is a day or a partial day of suspension if the child with the disability does not receive regular or special education instruction during that dismissal period. The notice requirements under section 121A.46 do not apply to a dismissal of one day or less.
(c) A child with a disability shall be provided alternative educational services to the extent a suspension exceeds five consecutive school days.
(d) Before initiating an expulsion or exclusion under sections 121A.40 to 121A.56, the district, relevant members of the child’s individualized education program team, and the child’s parent shall, consistent with federal law, determine whether the child’s behavior was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the child’s disability and whether the child’s conduct was a direct result of a failure to implement the child’s individualized education program. When a child with a disability who has an individualized education program is excluded or expelled under sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 for misbehavior that is not a manifestation of the child’s disability, the district shall continue to provide special education and related services during the expulsion or exclusion. 121A.44 Expulsion for possession of firearm
(a) Notwithstanding the time limitation in section 121A.41, subdivision 5, a school board must expel for a period of at least one year a pupil who is determined to have brought a firearm to school except the board may modify this expulsion requirement for a pupil on a case-by-case basis. For the purposes of this section, firearm is as defined in United States Code, title 18, section 921.
(b) Notwithstanding chapter 13, a student’s expulsion or withdrawal or transfer from a school after an expulsion action is initiated against the student for a weapons violation under paragraph (a) may be disclosed by the school district initiating the expulsion proceeding. Unless the information is otherwise public, the disclosure may be made only to another school district in connection with the possible admission of the student to the other district.
121A.45 Grounds for dismissal
Subdivision 1. Provision of alternative programs. No school shall dismiss any pupil without attempting to provide alternative educational services before dismissal proceedings, except where it appears that the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding persons or property.
Subd. 2. Grounds for Dismissal. A pupil may be dismissed on any of the following grounds:
(a) willful violation of any reasonable school board regulation. Such regulation must be clear and definite to provide notice to pupils that they must conform their conduct to its requirements;
(b) willful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of others to an education, or the ability of school personnel to perform their duties, or school sponsored extracurricular activities; or
(c) willful conduct that endangers the pupil or other pupils, or surrounding persons, including school district employees, or property of the school.
Subd. 3. Parent Notification and Meeting. If a pupil’s total days of removal from school exceeds 10 cumulative days in a school year, the school district shall make reasonable attempts to convene a meeting with the pupil and the pupil’s parent or guardian prior to subsequently removing the pupil from school, and with the permission of the parent or guardian, arrange for a mental health screening for the pupil. The district is not required to pay for the mental health screening. The purpose of this meeting is to attempt to determine the pupil’s need for assessment or other services or whether the parent or guardian should have the pupil assessed or diagnosed to determine whether the pupil needs treatment for a mental health disorder.
121A.46 Suspension procedures
Subdivision 1. Informal administrative conference before suspension. The school administration shall not suspend a pupil from school without an informal administrative conference with the pupil. The informal administrative conference shall take place before the suspension, except where it appears that the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to self or to surrounding persons or property, in which case the conference shall take place as soon as practicable following the suspension.
Subd. 2. Administrator notifies pupil of grounds for suspension. At the informal administrative conference, a school administrator shall notify the pupil of the grounds for the suspension, provide an explanation of the evidence the authorities have, and the pupil may present the pupil's version of the facts.
Subd. 3. Written notice of grounds for suspension. A written notice containing the grounds for suspension, a brief statement of the facts, a description of the testimony, a readmission plan, and a copy of sections 121A.40 to 121A.56, shall be personally served upon the pupil at or before the time the suspension is to take effect, and upon the pupil's parent or guardian by mail within 48 hours of the conference. The district shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parents of the suspension by telephone as soon as possible following suspension. In the event a pupil is suspended without an informal administrative conference on the grounds that the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to surrounding persons or property, the written notice shall be served upon the pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian within 48 hours of the suspension. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.
Subd. 4. Suspension pending expulsion or exclusion. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 1 and 3, the pupil may be suspended pending the school board's decision in the expulsion or exclusion hearing; provided that alternative educational services are implemented to the extent that suspension exceeds five days.
121A.47 Exclusion and expulsion procedures
Subdivision 1. Requiring a hearing; pupil may waive hearing. No exclusion or expulsion shall be imposed without a hearing, unless the right to a hearing is waived in writing by the pupil and parent or guardian. The action shall be initiated by the school board or its agent.
Subd. 2. Written notice. Written notice of intent to take action shall: (a) be served upon the pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian personally or by mail; (b) contain a complete statement of the facts, a list of the witnesses and a description of their
testimony; (c) state the date, time, and place of the hearing; (d) be accompanied by a copy of sections 121A.40 to 121A.56; (e) describe alternative educational services accorded the pupil in an attempt to avoid the
expulsion proceedings; and (f) inform the pupil and parent or guardian of the right to: (1) have a representative of the pupil's own choosing, including legal counsel, at the hearing.
The district shall advise the pupil's parent or guardian that free or low-cost legal assistance may be available and that a legal assistance resource list is available from the department of education;
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1 The list may be found electronically at http://education.state.mn.us.
(2) examine the pupil's records before the hearing; (3) present evidence; and (1) confront and cross-examine witnesses. Subd. 3. Hearing schedule. The hearing shall be scheduled within ten days of the service of
the written notice unless an extension, not to exceed five days, is requested for good cause by the school board, pupil, parent or guardian.
Subd. 4. Convenient time and place of hearing. The hearing shall be at a time and place reasonably convenient to pupil, parent or guardian.
Subd. 5. Closed or open hearing. The hearing shall be closed unless the pupil, parent or guardian requests an open hearing.
Subd. 6. Impartial hearer. The hearing shall take place before: (1) an independent hearing officer; (2) a member of the school board; (3) a committee of the school board; or (4) the full school board;
as determined by the school board. The hearing shall be conducted in a fair and impartial manner.
Subd. 7. Creating hearing record. The school board shall record the hearing proceedings at district expense, and a party may obtain a transcript at its own expense. Testimony shall be given under oath. The hearing officer or a member of the school board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths.
Subd. 8. Access to pupil’s records. At a reasonable time prior to the hearing, the pupil, parent or guardian, or representative, shall be given access to all public school system records pertaining to the pupil, including any tests or reports upon which the proposed action may be based.
Subd. 9. Pupil’s right to compel testimony. The pupil, parent or guardian, or representative, shall have the right to compel the attendance of any official employee or agent of the public school system or any public employee or any other person who may have evidence upon which the proposed action may be based, and to confront and to cross-examine any witness testifying for the public school system.
Subd. 10. Pupil’s right to present evidence and testimony. The pupil, parent or guardian, or representative, shall have the right to present evidence and testimony, including expert psychological or educational testimony.
Subd. 11. Pupil not compelled to testify. The pupil cannot be compelled to testify in the dismissal proceedings.
Subd. 12. Hearer’s recommendation limited to evidence at hearing; service within two days. The recommendation of the hearing officer or school board member or committee shall be based solely upon substantial evidence presented at the hearing and must be made to the school board and served upon the parties within two days of the end of the hearing.
Subd. 13. Basis of school board decision; opportunity for comment. The school board shall base its decision upon the recommendation of the hearing officer or school board member or committee and shall render its decision at a meeting held within five days after receiving the recommendation. The school board may provide the parties with the opportunity to present exceptions and comments to the hearing officer's recommendations provided that neither party presents any evidence not admitted at the hearing. The decision by the school board must be based on the record, must be in writing, and must state the controlling facts on which the decision is made in sufficient detail to apprise the parties and the commissioner of education of the basis and reason for the decision.
Subd. 14. Admission or readmission plan. (a) A school administrator shall prepare and enforce an admission or readmission plan for
any pupil who is excluded or expelled from school. The plan may include measures to improve the pupil's behavior, including completing a character education program, consistent with section 120B.225, Sub. 1, and require parental involvement in the admission or readmission process, and may indicate the consequences to the pupil of not improving the pupil's behavior.
(b) The definition of suspension under Minnesota Statute Section 121A.41, subdivision 10, does not apply to a student’s dismissal from school for one school day or less, except as provided
under federal law for a student with a disability. Each suspension action may include a readmission plan. A readmission plan must provide, where appropriate, alternative educational services, which must not be used to extend the student’s current suspension period. Consistent with Minnesota Statute Section 125A.091, subdivision 5, a readmission plan must not obligate a parent or guardian to provide psychotropic drugs to their student as a condition of the administration of a psychotropic drug or to consent to a psychiatric evaluation, screening, or examination of the student as a ground, by itself, to prohibit the student from attending class or participating in a school- related activity, or as a basis of a charge of child abuse, child neglect or medical or education neglect.
121A.48 Good faith exception
A violation of the technical provisions of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, made in good faith, is not a defense to a disciplinary procedure under the act unless the pupil can demonstrate actual prejudice as a result of the violation.
121A.49 Appeal
A party to an exclusion or expulsion decision made under sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 may appeal the decision to the commissioner of education within 21 calendar days of school board action. Upon being served with a notice of appeal, the district shall provide the commissioner and the parent or guardian with a complete copy of the hearing record within five days of its receipt of the notice of appeal. All written submissions by the appellant must be submitted and served on the respondent within ten days of its actual receipt of the transcript. All written submissions by the respondent must be submitted and served on the appellant within ten days of its actual receipt of the written submissions of the appellant. The decision of the school board must be implemented during the appeal to the commissioner.
In an appeal under this section, the commissioner may affirm the decision of the agency, may remand the decision for additional findings, or may reverse or modify the decision if the substantial rights of the petitioners have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:
(1) in violation of constitutional provisions; (2) in excess of the statutory authority or jurisdiction of the school district; (3) made upon unlawful procedure, except as provided in section 121A.48; (4) affected by other error of law; (5) unsupported by substantial evidence in view of the entire record submitted; or (6) arbitrary or capricious.
The commissioner or the commissioner's representative shall make a final decision based upon the record. The commissioner shall issue a decision within 30 calendar days of receiving the entire record and the parties' written submission on appeal. The commissioner's decision shall be final and binding upon the parties after the time for appeal expires under section 121A.50. 121A.50 Judicial review
The decision of the commissioner of education made under sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 is subject to judicial review under sections 14.63 to 14.69. The decision of the commissioner is stayed pending an appeal under this section.
121A.51 Reports to service agency
The school board shall report any action taken pursuant to sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 to the appropriate public service agency, when the pupil is under the supervision of such agency.
121A.52 Nonapplication of compulsory attendance law
The provisions of section 120A.22, subdivision 5, shall not apply to any pupil during a dismissal pursuant to sections 121A.40 to 121A.56.
121A.53 Report to the commissioner of education
Subdivision 1. Exclusions and expulsions. The school board must report through the department electronic reporting system each exclusion or expulsion within 30 days of the
effective date of the action to the commissioner of education. This report must include a statement of alternative educational services given the pupil and the reason for, the effective date, and the duration of the exclusion or expulsion. The report must also include the student’s age, grade, gender, race and special education status.
Subd. 2. Report. The school board must include state student identification numbers of affected pupils on all dismissal reports required by the department. The department must report annually to the commissioner summary data on the number of dismissals by age, grade, gender, race, and special education status of the affected pupils. All dismissal reports must be submitted through the department electronic reporting system.
121A.54 Notice of right to be reinstated
Whenever a pupil fails to return to school within ten school days of the termination of dismissal, a school administrator shall inform the pupil and the pupil's parents by mail of the pupil's right to attend and to be reinstated in the public school.
121A.55 Policies to be established
(a) The commissioner of education shall promulgate guidelines to assist each school board. Each school board shall establish uniform criteria for dismissal and adopt written policies and rules to effectuate the purposes of sections 121A.40 to 121A.56. The policies shall emphasize preventing dismissals through early detection of problems and shall be designed to address students’ inappropriate behavior from recurring. The policies shall recognize the continuing responsibility of the school for the education of the pupil during the dismissal period. The alternative educational services, if the pupil wishes to take advantage of them, must be adequate to allow the pupil to make progress towards meeting the graduation standards adopted under section 120B.02 and help prepare the pupil for readmission.
(b) An area learning center under section 123A.05 may not prohibit an expelled or excluded pupil from enrolling solely because a district expelled or excluded the pupil. The board of the area learning center may use the provisions of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act to exclude a pupil or to require an admission plan.
(c) Each school district shall develop a policy and report it to the commissioner on the appropriate use of peace officers and crisis teams to remove students who have individualized education plans from school grounds.
121A.56 Application
Subdivision 1. Prohibition against discrimination remains in effect. Sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 shall not be deemed to amend or otherwise affect or change section 363.03, subdivision 5, clause (2).
Subd. 2. Portions of school program for credit. Sections 121A.40 to 121A.56 shall apply only to those portions of the school program for which credit is granted.