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Rockville Elementary School
Welcome to Rockville Elementary, an elementary building
serving preschool through second grade
Rockville Elementary
977 N. Rockville Road
P. O. Box 219
Louisburg, KS 66053
Phone: (913) 837-1970
FAX (913) 837-1978
Student Handbook
2017-2018
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Message from the Principal
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:
Welcome to Rockville Elementary. We are looking forward to your primary elementary experience this year where our core beliefs consist of:
Reaching every Student's Potential Achievement
Expecting Good Citizenship
Supporting the Learning Environment
The goal of Louisburg schools and Rockville Elementary is to teach every child and allow each child to progress to their potential. Through our multiple tiers of student support (MTSS), we will use our resources in ways that help focus on what it takes for each student to be successful. This is accomplished by:
Being prevention oriented - knowing who needs support after benchmarking and placing those supports in
place.
Implementing evidence-based interventions for all students and tailoring interventions based on a student's
needs.
Use progress monitoring data to know when to make a change with our support efforts.
Our goal is accomplished by our educational team of outstanding classroom teachers as well as daily physical education and vocal music, computers, art, and library on a rotating schedule. Our building is a school-wide Title I program which gathers detailed instructional data and provides the instructional services each student needs in order to meet specific needs and increase student performance and academic achievement. Special education teachers are available at all levels to provide for the special needs of students and gifted education is available to students who have accelerated abilities. Our staff also includes a registered nurse, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and social worker.
In addition to our quality staff, RES is privileged to have a highly supportive Parent Teacher Organization. Our local PTO provides many great opportunities for families to get involved and support our school. They provide our students with quality educational experiences and our teachers with the resources they need to help our students be successful. Parents are encouraged to get involved.
As the building principal, my job is to protect the safety and instructional environment of Rockville Elementary so that our educational programs work as successfully as possible. In today's unsettled society, that has necessitated rethinking our security process and introduction of outside foods to protect student safety and prevent harmful allergic reactions.
With conscientious students, supportive parents/guardians, and our excellent team of educators, we can work together to create a remarkable primary experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Pam Best, Principal
Rockville Elementary
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Index
RES Faculty 4 Bus Evacuation 12
Parent Information Bus Loading Regulations 12
School Communication 5 Kansas School Safety & Security 12
Inclement Weather 5 Crisis Management 15
Schedules 5 Fire Drill/Evacuation 15
Enhanced Security 5 Tornado Procedure 15
Visitor/Volunteer Policy 5 Sexual Harassment Policy 16
Morning Drop off 5 504 Plans/Disabilities 17
Tardy to School 6 Bullying Policy 17
Absenteeism 6 Student Health
Attendance Policy 6 School Nurse 17
Absences and Excuses 6 Immunization Records 17
Perfect Attendance 6 Health Assessment 17
Exceptional Attendance 7 Birth Certificates 17
Suspension and Expulsion 7 Student Illness 18
Dismissal Procedures 7 Infectious Diseases 18
FERPA Information 8 Medication Policy 18
Student Rights 8 Immunization Requirements 19
Student Support/Expectations Miscellaneous
Student Improvement Team 8 Games and Toys 20
Student Discipline 8 Library 20
Dress Code 9 Books 20
Ground Rules 9 Lost 20
Lunchroom Rules 10 Yearbook 20
Code of Behavior 10 Use of School Phones 20
Hallway Behavior 11
Bus Policy 11 Emergency Safety Interventions 21
Activity/Field Trips 12
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Rockville Elementary Faculty & Staff
Office Staff
Special Services
Best, Pam Principal Adams, Holly SPED Teacher
Yoder, Jennifer Head Secretary Gibbons, Jessica SPED Teacher
Bockelman, Rebecca Receptionist Schwarzlander, Katey Physical Therapist
McIntire, Sara Social Worker Ozier, John School Psychologist
Williams, Amy School Nurse Elliott, Melanie Gifted Teacher
Miller, Karen Food Service Payments Sokol, Shari Speech Pathologist
Classroom Teachers Easum, Beth PreK Speech Pathologist
Aides/Paraprofessionals Cook, Karen Preschool Huxtable, Jenny Preschool Perentis, Kim Preschool Adams, Colette Para
# Alspach, Brittney Art/ESL Aide Boulware, Kadra Kindergarten 8 Bindi, Wendy Para – Recovery Room
Cash, Niki Kindergarten 2 Buffington, Amy Psych Para
Gage, Melissa Kindergarten 5 Hillman, Marilyn Computer Aide
Goode, Annie Kindergarten 1 Morland, Ellen Teacher Aide
Potter, Lynn Kindergarten 3 Papst, Marsha Teacher Aide
Riese, Lisa Kindergarten 7 Peery, Joszlyn Para
Tyson, Rhonda PE Aide/Para
Aust, Shannon First Grade 6 Sartory, Becky Para
Harding, Dotty First Grade 5 Shaffer, Dana Library Aide
Harris, Megan First Grade 7 Silance, Marise Teacher Aide
Kern, Vern First Grade 4 Storm Jessica Para
Lemke, Dana First Grade 2 Para
Stephens, Chris First Grade 3
Anderson, Pat Second Grade 1 Chase, Sherri Second Grade 8
Food Service Griffin, Heidi Second Grade 7 Herder, Karen Second Grade 2 Miller, Karen Head Cook
Warner, Judy Second Grade 4 Becky Collins Cook’s Helper
Heather Davis Cook’s Helper
Haefele, Nathan Vocal Music
Custodial Seidl, Arianne Physical Education Eggleston, Waynetta Title I (part time) Beamgard, Randie Building Manager
Handley, Lori Title I (part time) Sargent, Tucker Custodian
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School Communications
Parents have many options on how to stay current with Rockville school events.
● The RES office sends out weekly announcements via email.
● Parents can sign up for SKYWARD Family & Student Access for notices, attendance, grades, fees, and meal
balances. Skyward may also be accessed via smartphone apps for Android or Apple devices.
● Check out our district website: www.usd416.org
● Call our office at (913) 837-1970
Directory Information
Although the school is not permitted to hand out classroom information, i.e. students, contact
information, that information is available through SKYWARD if a parent has opted to share such
public information. You can find it along the left hand side near the bottom.
Inclement Weather
In the event of a school closing, due to ice or snow, all Kansas City TV Stations are notified of the
school closing. Please watch these channels for that information. The district website and
SKYWARD will indicate school closings.
Schedules
The front doors at Rockville are opened at 7:40 a.m. daily. The school day begins at 8:20 a.m.
with dismissal at 3:25 p.m. Individual class schedules can be obtained from the classroom teacher.
Enhanced Security
The front interior door at RES will be locked from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. The door to the office
area will be remotely unlocked after visible contact is made with front office personnel. This is one
more step to provide a safe environment for our students and staff. We appreciate your support in
this updated security measure.
Visitor/Volunteer Policy
After 8:20 a.m., the front doors are the only doors unlocked at Rockville throughout the school
day. To enter the building, visitors must report to the office, sign in and get a visitors badge. All
visitors are asked to keep the badge on and visible while in the building. When a visitor is ready to
leave, they need to report back to the office, sign out, and return the visitors badge.
Morning Drop Off
At Rockville, we ask that students who do not ride a bus and are being brought to school use the valet drop off
line in the morning. School personnel will open the passenger’s side door and help students out of the vehicle.
Adults are stationed throughout the building to help direct students to the correct locations.
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Tardy to School
Students not in class when school begins are considered tardy and need to report to the office for a permit to
class. Students who leave early before dismissal are also counted as tardy.
Absenteeism
Parents and/or guardians are requested to inform the school of their child’s pending absence. Call the office at
(913) 837-1970. Without parent notification, the absence will be considered unexcused. Students with three or
more consecutive absences will need to furnish a doctor’s note upon returning to school.
Attendance Policy – Compulsory Attendance
The compulsory attendance law makes it mandatory that any child who has reached the age of six years and is
under the age of eighteen years may be enrolled in school. The law makes exceptions for children who are
physically or mentally incapacitated. Any child not satisfying the requirements of the compulsory attendance law,
being absent from school three consecutive days of 5 or more in any semester, is “truant”.
All students are expected to attend school regularly and to report to each class on time. Absences of students
must be explained by parents or guardians when the student returns to school. Before a student is admitted to
class after being tardy or absent, he/she must get an admit slip from the office. In known cases of truancy, the
Principal will notify the DCF office. Truancy is defined as missing school three successive days or more without a
legitimate excuse, or truancy charges may be brought against a student for five unexcused absences that are not
consecutive. This may also be reported to the County Attorney’s office.
Absences and Excuses
The building principal or their designated representative shall be responsible for determining if an absence is
excused or unexcused. The following criteria shall be used in making the determination:
Excused Absences:
● Illness with a parent’s verification, verification by the school nurse, and medical or dental appointments
● School sponsored activities such as athletics, music, etc.
● Pre-arranged approved absences by parents for funerals, family business, “take your child to work”, etc.
Contact should be made with the administration at least 24 hours prior to the event.
● Educational experience approved by the principal.
● Church activities.
According to school board policy, if a child leaves school for any of the previous reasons, it is counted as an
absence and will affect perfect attendance
Perfect Attendance
A student must be neither absent nor tardy from any class for the entire school year. The only exception being
when a student is required by law to appear in court as a witness to testify when he/she is not involved in a
violation of the law.
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Exceptional Attendance
A student who misses not more than one day of school has exceptional attendance.
Suspension and Expulsion
The principal has the authority to suspend from school any pupil who has become a serious detrimental
influence on the conduct of other pupils and on the morale of the school. Suspension is usually administered as a
last resort when the student’s problem has not been solved by the use of other means such as guidance and
discipline. Cases of suspension will be reported immediately in writing to the parents and the Superintendent of
Schools. Expulsion from school may be used as a means of pupil control if necessary and approved by the
Superintendent of Schools.
Dismissal Procedures
For the 2017-18 school year, students who do not ride the bus and will be picked up after school will meet
parents outside the building. To help pull traffic off of Rockville, and the number of students we are responsible for
there – there will be two pick-up locations.
If your child’s last name begins with the letter A-L:
● Students will be dismissed out the front doors with adult supervision.
● Parents should wait outside near the circle planter located to the right of the front doors.
● Please park in the front parking lot and walk up to get your child.
● We will not send any child unsupervised to the parking lot.
● Parking will not be permitted in the circle drive located in front of the school.
If your child’s last name begins with the letter M-Z:
● Students will be dismissed out the back doors that open to the Court Yard located by the playground with
adult supervision.
● Parents should wait outside near the picnic tables.
● Please park in the back parking lot and walk up to get your child.
● We will not send any child unsupervised to the parking lot.
● Parking will be permitted after 3:05 when all students are back in the building from recess.
Students who walk or ride their bike to school will meet an adult near the office and be escorted across 10th and
Rockville at the crosswalk.
Your child needs to be picked up by 3:30 when staff is off duty. If you should be later than 3:40 p.m., please call
913.837.1970 or 913.837.1707 so we can make special arrangements, including pickup with law enforcement if
necessary.
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FERPA Information to Parents
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is the federal law which limits disclosure of student records to
third parties and guarantees that parents of students under the age of 18, and students over the age of 18 have
access to, the ability to challenge the accuracy of their educational records. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act is frequently referred to as it acronym, FERPA, and is also called the Buckley Amendment.
FERPA gives parents of students the right to:
1. receive notice of rights under FERPA
2. inspect and review educational records
3. request amendment of and to challenge the accuracy of educational records
4. prevent disclosure of educational records; and
5. file a complaint with the FERPA office of the U.S. Department of Education
Student Rights and Responsibilities
All students who attend Rockville Elementary School have the right:
1. To attend school so long as they assume the responsibility not to infringe upon the rights of others.
2. To receive this handbook setting forth the major rules and regulations to which students are subject.
3. To have in the classroom an atmosphere conducive to a good learning climate and to participate in school
curriculum.
4. To participate with teachers and administrators in recommending school policies and curriculum.
5. To safety and security to person and property.
6. To protection when being questions on school property by a law enforcement officer.
7. To a conference in matters of discipline and behavior during a short term suspension or to a fair hearing
before final action is taken on extended suspension or expulsion.
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Student Improvement Team (SIT)
This team works together to find strategies and interventions to best fit the educational needs of an individual
student where there are academic or social concerns. This team is made up of a principal, social worker,
psychologist, reading specialist, learning disabilities teacher, occupational therapist, school nurse, teacher, and
parent of the student.
Reading/Math MTSS (Multiple Tiers of Student Support)
Through the MTSS
process, all students are
placed into a targeted
tier group, specific to
their needs. Children
receive Tier II (extra
help ~ 30 minutes) and
Tier III (extra, extra help
~ 60 minutes)
interventions will be
monitored regularly.
School Discipline
Students attending Rockville Elementary School are expected to obey school laws, and the rules and regulations
of the Board of Education. Teachers are required to maintain discipline and comply with the laws and regulations
relating to the operation of the school.
The school is an institution of learning. Any activity which distracts from the learning atmosphere or destroys
the learning opportunities of a pupil is an infringement on the right of that individual to learn. This right will be
protected. Students who participate in disruptive activities may be removed from school through due process until
such time that is reasonably certain they can be relied upon not to repeat such activity.
This position is not intended to deny students the right to disagree or even dissent. Every opportunity for
allowing and encouraging the expression of ideas from students concerning the improvement of their school will be
given.
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Dress Code
Student dress in Louisburg Schools is part of the educational process meant to prepare young people for their
advancement into adult responsibilities. Our dress code emphasizes neatness and respectful good taste, but is not
intended to cause a financial hardship upon any student or family. Decency and good taste are required and
clothing should meet accepted standards of modesty.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Appearance must be neat and clean. Clothing must not be ripped, torn, sagging, or extremely soiled.
2. Clothing with profane, obscene or suggestive writing/markings or pictures will not be tolerated.
3. Advertising of tobacco, alcohol or drug-related items on any article of clothing is inappropriate.
4. Students must be clothed at all times from the shoulders to mid-thigh. (No bare midriffs)
5. Any hair style or color that causes disruptions or distractions will not be allowed.
6. No hats or caps are worn in the building during the school day. Head gear shall not be worn except in
instances for school spirit with administrative approval.
7. Feet must be covered by wearing shoes or sandals.
8. Any style of clothing that causes disruptions or distractions will not be allowed. Specific examples, but not
limited to these, are such things as halter tops, see-through clothing or loose fitting/revealing tank tops.
9. Any accessories to clothing that cause disruptions or distractions will not be allowed. Specific examples,
but not limited to these, are such things as sunglasses, beepers, chains, mp3/CD players with or without
headphones, cell phones, portable communication devices.
10. Any student wearing clothing that presents a safety hazard in extracurricular activities needs to dress
according to the instructor/sponsor requirements.
CONSEQUENCES:
If a student’s appearance does not meet the above guidelines or attracts undue attention to the extent that it
becomes a disruptive factor in the educational environment, the principal or their designee will make the
determination to correct the infraction which may include not to wear the garment/items again, send the student
home to change, or take other appropriate disciplinary action such as suspension/expulsion.
Ground Rules
1. Students are to stay on the school grounds at all times.
2. Students are not to take bicycles from the bicycle racks except to go home. Do not rise anyone else’s bike.
3. Students are not to sit in cars or on motorcycles during school hours. Students are not to sit or lean on
automobiles or motorcycles parked near the school
4. The school crossing at 10th and Rockville is for your protection. Cross Rockville only at the school crossing.
5. No gum is allowed in the halls or classrooms.
6. No rock or mulch throwing at any time.
7. During the snow season, there will be no snowballing at school. Students are not to throw snow at the
school or any person.
8. Students are not to run in the halls at any time.
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Lunchroom Rules
1. Eating in the lunchroom is a privilege.
2. Respect the rights of others. Be considerate.
3. Pick up napkins, straws, eating utensils, and milk cartons.
4. Food brought from home may NOT be traded or given away.
5. Do not throw food, milk cartons, or any other objects.
6. Voice levels should be low. Conversation or whisper levels are appropriate.
7. Appropriate tables manners are to be used.
Code of Behavior
1. Pets are not to be brought to school unless the teacher and principal have given approval.
2. Students may not bring visitors to school without permission.
3. Hats will not be work in the building without administrative approval.
4. Students will not use or possess dangerous instruments such as knife, gun, etc.
5. Students will not use or possess illegal objects such as drugs and stolen goods which might be dangerous to
themselves and to others.
6. Students will not physically or verbally assault another student, teacher, or any employee of the district.
7. Students will not take or use the property of others without permission.
8. Students are not permitted to engage in any conduct or behavior which disrupts the harmony of the
school.
9. Students will not bring matches or lighters to school.
10. Specific acts of behavior which are considered to be grounds for suspension or expulsion are: a. breaking of school rules repeatedly
b. extortion
c. intimidation
d. obscenity
e. fighting
f. open defiance
g. possession, consumption, or sale of alcoholic beverages
h. failure to comply with reasonable requests (willful disobedience)
i. possession of lethal weapons
j. profanity
k. possession, use or consumption of tobacco products
l. stealing
m. possession, use, consumption, or sale of narcotics or drugs
n. excessive tardiness
o. threats (by word or deed)
p. conduct that disrupts school
q. vandalism
r. gambling
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Student Expectation Matrix
Hallway Behavior
1. Keep to the right at all times.
2. Walk at all times.
3. Talk in a low tone. Screaming and shouting are not acceptable.
4. Never push or shove while passing in the hall. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF.
Bus Policy - Durham Bus Services: (913) 837-4470 by June 30, 2017 then July 1, 2017 Louisburg (913) 837-1950
1. Routes will be established by the Board of Education.
2. Students who live less than 2.5 miles from school will be subject to a transportation fee.
3. The bus driver is responsible for the safety of the students on the bus.
a. Students shall be seated at all times when the bus is moving.
b. The driver is in charge of the students and the bus. Students must obey the driver promptly and
cheerfully.
c. Pupils must be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond its regular schedule for tardy students.
d. Students should not stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
e. No smoking on the bus at any time.
f. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
g. Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus, except for ordinary conversation.
NO horseplay permitted!
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h. Students must not extend arms or heads out of the bus window.
i. Students must not try to get on the bus or move within the bus while it is in motion.
j. Students must observe instructions from the driver when leaving the bus.
k. Any damage to a bus by a student must paid for by the student responsible.
l. No food (candy, cake, etc.) or drink is permitted to be consumed on the school bus.
4. Students board and leave the bus only at their home and the school. Any exceptions to this must be
requested in writing or telephone by the parent to the bus driver. Students do not ride a bus other than
the one to which they have been assigned. Any exceptions to this must be requested in writing or
telephone by the parent to the supervisor, driver, or principal involved.
5. All cases of unacceptable behavior are to be reported by the bus driver to the Transportation Supervisor.
The supervisor will report such behavior to the principal involved and also report the same in writing to the
Superintendent of Schools.
6. A student may be suspended from riding the bus for continued violation of the bus policy, by the building
principal or Superintendent in case of emergency.
7. If a student rides the bus to school in the morning, he must be furnished transportation home, unless a
written or telephone notice is received by the school from the parent.
Field Trips
Classes and/or teachers may request to take field trips. Regular rules of school discipline will apply for all
students while on the trip. The teacher in charge of the students on the trip will be responsible for their proper
conduct. Written permission will be required from parents or guardians for students going on any school-
sponsored field trip.
Bus Evacuation Drills
Bus evacuation drills will be conducted at least twice a year. Building administrative staff or appointed staff
members will conduct the drill.
Bus Loading Regulations
1. Students are to remain on the sidewalk until their bus comes to a complete stop.
2. Students are not to run in the bus loading area, as a student might be knocked into the path of an incoming
bus.
3. Horseplay of any kind which could endanger the safety of a student will not be permitted.
4. Students are not to touch the bus while in the loading area except when loading.
Kansas School Safety and Security Act
72-89b01. Citation of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas school safety and security act.
72-89b02. Definitions. As used in this act:
(a) "Board of education" means the board of education of a unified school district or the governing authority of
an accredited nonpublic school.
b) "School" means a public school or an accredited nonpublic school.
(c) "Public school" means a school operated by a unified school district organized under the laws of this state.
(d) "Accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school participating in the quality performance
accreditation system.
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(e) "School employee" means any administrative, professional or paraprofessional employee of a school.
(f) "Superintendent of schools" means the superintendent of schools appointed by the board of education of a
unified school district or the chief administrative officer of an accredited nonpublic school appointed by the board
of education of the school.
72-89b03. Information regarding identity of specified pupils, disclosure requirements; criminal acts, reports to
law enforcement agencies and state board of education; school safety and security policies, availability; civil
liability, immunity.
(a) If a school employee has information that a pupil is a pupil to whom the provisions of this subsection apply,
the school employee shall report such information and identify the pupil to the superintendent of schools. The
superintendent of schools shall investigate the matter and, upon determining that the identified pupil is a pupil to
whom the provisions of this subsection apply, shall provide the reported information and identify the pupil to all
school employees who are directly involved or likely to be directly involved in teaching or providing other school
related services to the pupil. The provisions of this subsection apply to:
(1) Any pupil who has been expelled for the reason provided by subsection (c) of K.S.A. 72- 8901, and
amendments thereto, for conduct which endangers the safety of others;
(2) any pupil who has been expelled for the reason provided by subsection (d) of K.S.A. 72- 8901, and
amendments thereto;
3) any pupil who has been expelled under a policy adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 72-89a02, and amendments
thereto;
4) any pupil who has been adjudged to be a juvenile offender and whose offense, if committed by an adult,
would constitute a felony under the laws of Kansas or the state where the offense was committed, except any pupil
adjudicated as a juvenile offender for a felony theft offense involving no direct threat to human life; and
(5) any pupil who has been tried and convicted as an adult of any felony, except any pupil convicted of a
felony theft crime involving no direct threat to human life.
A school employee and the superintendent of schools shall not be required to report information concerning a
pupil specified in this subsection if the expulsion, adjudication as a juvenile offender or conviction of a felony
occurred more than 365 days prior to the school employee's report to the superintendent of schools.
(b) Each board of education shall adopt a policy that includes:
(1) A requirement that an immediate report be made to the appropriate state or local law enforcement
agency by or on behalf of any school employee who knows or has reason to believe that an act has been committed
at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity and that the act involved conduct which constitutes
the commission of a felony or misdemeanor or which involves the possession, use or disposal of explosives,
firearms or other weapons; and
(2) The procedures for making such a report.
(c) School employees shall not be subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 72- 89b04 and
amendments thereto if:
(1) They follow the procedures from a policy adopted pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b); or
(2) Their board of education fails to adopt such policy.
(d) Each board of education shall annually compile and report to the state board of education at least the
following information relating to school safety and security: The types and frequency of criminal acts that are
required to be reported pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b), disaggregated by occurrences at school, on
school property and at school supervised activities. The report shall be incorporated into and become part of the
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current report required under the quality performance accreditation system.
(e) Each board of education shall make available to pupils and their parents, to school employees and, upon
request, to others, district policies and reports concerning school safety and security, except that the provisions of
this subsection shall not apply to reports made by a superintendent of schools and school employees pursuant to
subsection (a).
(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed or operate in any manner so as to prevent any school employee
from reporting criminal acts to school officials and to appropriate state and local law enforcement agencies.
(g) The state board of education shall extract the information relating to school safety and security from the
quality performance accreditation report and transmit the information to the governor, the legislature, the
attorney general, the secretary of health and environment, the secretary of social and rehabilitation services and
the commissioner of juvenile justice.
(h) No board of education, member of any such board, superintendent of schools or school employee shall be
liable for damages in a civil action resulting from a person's good faith acts or omissions in complying with the
requirements or provisions of the Kansas school safety and security act.
72-89b04. Penalties for failure to make reports, preventing or interfering with reports; sanctions for making
reports prohibited; immunity from liability.
a) Willful and knowing failure of a school employee to make a report required by subsection (b)(1) of K.S.A. 72-
89b03, and amendments thereto, is a class B nonperson misdemeanor. Preventing or interfering with, with the
intent to prevent, the making of a report required by subsection (b) (1) of K.S.A. 72-89b03, and amendments
thereto, is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.
(b) Willful and knowing failure of any employee designated by a board of education to transmit reports made by
school employees to the appropriate state or local law enforcement agency as required by subsection (b)(1) of
K.S.A. 72-89b03, and amendments thereto, is a class B nonperson misdemeanor. Preventing or interfering with,
with the intent to prevent, the transmission of reports required by subsection (b) (1) of K.S.A. 72-89b03, and
amendments thereto, is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.
(c) No board of education shall terminate the employment of, or prevent or impair the profession of, or impose
any other sanction on any school employee because the employee made an oral or written report to, or
cooperated with an investigation by, a law enforcement agency relating to any criminal act that the employee
knows has been committed or reasonably believes will be committed at school, on school property, or at a school
supervised activity.
(d) Any board of education, and any member or employee thereof, participating without malice in the making of
an oral or written report to a law enforcement agency relating to any criminal act that is known to have been
committed or reasonably is believed will be committed at school, on school property, or at a school supervised
activity shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such
participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceedings resulting from
the report.
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Crisis Management and Response
Your child will be given information in what to do in a crisis situation. These crises include tornado, fire, building
intruder, and bomb threats. Our first priority is to protect the safety and security of your children. As parents, we
ask that you remain calm and be assured that the details of these plans have been planned with our first priority,
your student, in mind.
Fire Drill Evacuation for Occupants with Disabilities
The teacher in each classroom is responsible for the proper building evacuation of every student in their
classroom, including handicapped students, whether the handicap be one of mobility, vision, hearing, impaired
cognitive functioning, or any other impairment.
Teachers will be responsible for assisting with any evacuation to the area designated in the student handbook
and posted in every classroom.
Tornado
Please read the following procedure carefully and discuss it with your child. When the signal occurs, students are to
move quickly and orderly to their respective shelter area. All teachers are to assist in maintaining order to the area
and also in arranging them in the shelter. Students should sit on the floor and complete silence must be maintained
in order for them to hear directions.
In the event a tornado should strike our school, and students and staff are unable to get to the shelter area, seek
an area such as restrooms or storage rooms. Do not seek shelter in the gym or commons area. Avoid areas that
have glass and stay away from doors. Sit with your back to a wall or under furniture if possible. Cover your face and
head with your arms.
As soon as students are in their shelter area, teachers must account for each student assigned to them.
Teachers should take a class list with them to the shelter.
Our school is equipped with an emergency lighting system, but it would be wise to bring your own flashlight.
Students and teachers who are outside and unable to reach the shelter of the building should take cover in a ditch
or low lying area. Lie face down covering your head with your arms.
Students are not to be released from the shelter area unless parents come to the shelter area to pick them up,
and only then, if you personally see the parent. Everyone must remain in the shelter area until the all clear is
sounded. The principal or his/her assistant will dismiss you from the shelter when it is safe.
Please read and re-read the above instructions. Be sure your students understand them. You probably need to visit
with the younger children about tornado drills several times.
In the event of a serious storm, our responsibility is an awesome one. As the tornado season approaches, please be
aware of that responsibility.
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Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of USD #416 to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment.
The school district prohibits any form of sexual harassment.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any student or employee of USD #416 to harass a student or an employee
through conduct or communication of a sexual nature as defined by this policy.
The school district will act to investigate all complaints, formal or informal, verbal or written, of sexual
harassment and to discipline any student or employee who sexually harasses a student or employee of the school
district.
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: (1) submission to
that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining
employment or obtaining an education; or (2) 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 (3) 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 education environment.
Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, verbal harassment or abuse; subtle pressure for sexual
activity; inappropriate patting or pinching; intentional brushing against a student’s or an employee’s body;
demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s employment or
educational status; demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment
with regard to an individual's employment or educational status; or any unwelcome sexually motivated touching.
Students who believe they have been the victim of sexual harassment should report the alleged acts to the
principal. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individual’s
status nor will it affect grades, future employment, or assignments. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout
the complaint procedure.
NOTICE
Programs for Students with Disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits
discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Section
504/ADA defines a person with a disability as anyone who has mental or physical impairment which substantially
limits one or more of a person’s major life activities; has a record of a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities; or is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities.
The school has the responsibility to provide adjustments, modifications, and provide necessary services to
eligible individuals with disabilities.
The Louisburg Unified School District #416 acknowledges its responsibility under Section 504/ADA to avoid
discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person
with a disability shall knowingly be permitted in any program or practice in the school.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act Notice of Non-Discrimination
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, person with disabilities, employees, and all unions
or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the Louisburg Unified
School District #416 are hereby notified that this school does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color,
national origin, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, its programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX,
The Americans with the Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact: Dr. Brian Biermann for matters
pertaining to: Title VI, Title IX or The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 - who has been
designated by the school to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination, or to
the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.
Bullying
Bullying is when one person is engaged in any ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment of another person. This
could be, but not limited to the following: name calling, spreading rumors, bad language, mean letters or notes,
punching, pushing, tripping, spitting, kicking or stealing. RES will NOT tolerate bullying of any kind or anyone who
becomes a bully.
RES has adopted clear behavior standards for all students and is firmly against any form of bullying. The school
and district has worked at establishing district, building, classroom, and individual level interventions.
Consequences will be made to anyone bullying including contacting the parent. We expect the part of the student
body not affected by bullying, to help put a stop to it when they see it happen. Bullying should be reported to a
RES adult. Students may be requested to complete a Bullying Report Form if the bullying continues after the first
intervention.
Health Office and Nurse
Students who are ill should report to the nurse’s office after receiving permission from the classroom teacher.
In no case should a sick student leave the school building until the nurse and/or office personnel have contacted
the parent or guardian, and have made provisions for the student’s care.
Immunizations
All students entering Kansas schools for the first time must present an immunization form completed by the
physician’s office or the health department. Refer to PAGE 19 immunization schedule for details.
Health Assessment
All new out-of-state students to our district are requested to have a physical examination by a physician.
Birth Certificates
All students new to USD 416 such as Pre-School, Kindergarten, or students transferring from another state are
required to provide a certified state copy of your child’s birth certificate as per Kansas statute 72-53,106(b). We
cannot accept hospital certificates.
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If Your Child is Ill
Please keep your ill child home from school. Sending a sick child to school exposes students and staff to illness
and most importantly causes illness to spread throughout the school. PLEASE keep children home during the
course of a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or initial antibiotic treatment for strep. We ask that the student be
temperature free for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Please inform the school if your child is ill and staying
home.
If Your Child Becomes Ill at School
We will notify you if there is an illness or injury that requires treatment, or if we feel your child should go home.
Students With Infectious Diseases
Students will infectious diseases which include head lice, pink eye, etc. will be sent home and parents in the
class will be notified by notes being sent home.
Medication Policy
There are many reasons why a student may require medication at school. Many children are able to attend
school because of the effectiveness of their medication. The school, parents and physician will work together to
ensure that students receive the correct medication and dosage at the proper time. Medication should be given at
home whenever possible. Medications requiring three doses a day can generally be given at home (before school,
after school and at bedtime.) When medication needs to be given at school, the nurse will require a
completed Medication Consent Form and the following:
Prescription medication must be sent in a current labeled prescription bottle and accompanied by a Medication
Consent Form. Physician's orders with signature may be sent by fax and will be attached to the Medication
Consent Form. Physician’s order for medication must be updated each year, dated after May 01st for the following
school year.
All changes in dosage require a new written order, and correctly labeled medication bottle.
Controlled substances, such as medication used to treat ADHD and behavioral disorders, should be delivered to the
school nurse by the parent/guardian.
Over the counter medications (OTCs) from home must be sent in the original, sealed packaging, with Medication
Consent Form completed (physician's signature not needed for OTCs). Do not send medication to school in a zip
lock bag - we cannot give it.
Over the counter medications which may be stocked in the nurse’s office (Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, etc. or the
generic equivalent) will be given with parent permission, at the school nurse’s discretion, by the nurse or by
someone under the supervision of the school nurse.
Unused medication must be obtained from the nurse by the parent/guardian. They will not be sent home with
students.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Games and Toys
Students are reminded that everything has its place, and school is not the place for games, electronic games and
devices, cards, cameras, water guns, etc. Any exceptions to this rule must be cleared through the Principal’s office.
Skateboards are not allowed at school and skateboarding is not permitted on school grounds. The school is not
responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal items.
Library
Students are scheduled for routine weekly as well as extra “as needed” visits to the well-stocked, automated
library media center. The library coordinates the Accelerated Reader computerized reading motivation and
comprehension program.
Books
Students rent their textbooks from the school. Textbooks are not to be written in or defaced in any manner.
The name of the student should be placed in their book in ink. Students are never to use another student’s book
without special permission from the teacher. Students are to bring their books to class unless excused by the
teacher. Students are responsible for their own textbooks and may be charged for their replacement if lost or
defaced.
Lost and Found
There is a lost and found area in the Commons Area where all lost and found items will be kept.
Use of Office Telephone
Student use of the office and classroom phones must be limited to emergency reasons only, after permission
from their teacher.
Yearbook
A yearbook or annual recording of activities, organizations, students, and faculty of the school in picture form
will be for sale.
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GAAF Eme rge nc y S af e ty In te rve nt i o ns (S ee GAO, J RB, J Q , an d KN) GAAF
T h e b o a r d o f e d u c a t i o n i s c o m mi t t e d t o l i m i t i n g t h e u s e o f E me r g e n c y S a f e t y I n t e r v e n t i o n
( “ E S I ” ) , s u c h a s s e c l u s i o n a n d r e s t r a i n t , w i t h a l l s t u d e n t s . S e c l u s i o n a n d r e s t r a i n t s h a l l b e u s e d
o n l y w h e n a s t u d e n t ' s c o n d u c t n e c e s s i t a t e s t h e u s e o f a n e me r g e n c y s a f e t y i n t e r v e n t i o n a s d e f i n e d
b e l o w. T h e b o a r d o f e d u c a t i o n e n c o u r a g e s a l l e mp l o y e e s t o u t i l i z e o t h e r b e h a v i o r a l ma n a g e me n t
t o o l s , i n c l u d i n g p r e v e n t i o n t e c h n i q u e s , d e - e s c a l a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s , a n d p o s i t i v e b e h a v i o r a l
i n t e r v e n t i o n s t r a t e g i e s .
T h i s p o l i c y s h a l l b e ma d e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e d i s t r i c t we b s i t e w i t h l i n k s t o t h e p o l i c y
a v a i l a b l e o n a n y i n d i v i d u a l s c h o o l p a g e s . I n a d d i t i o n , t h i s p o l i c y s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n a t l e a s t
o n e o f t h e f o l l o wi n g : e a c h s c h o o l ’ s c o d e o f c o n d u c t , s c h o o l s a f e t y p l a n , o r s t u d e n t h a n d b o o k .
N o t i c e o f t h e o n l i n e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h i s p o l i c y s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o p a r e n t s d u r i n g e n r o l l me n t
e a c h y e a r .
D e f i n i t i o n s
“ C a mp u s p o l i c e o f f i c e r ” me a n s a s c h o o l s e c u r i t y o f f i c e r d e s i g n a t e d b y t h e b o a r d o f
e d u c a t i o n o f a n y s c h o o l d i s t r i c t p u r s u a n t t o K . S . A . 7 2 – 8 2 2 2 , a n d a me n d me n t s t h e r e t o .
“ C h e mi c a l R e s t r a i n t ” me a n s t h e u s e o f me d i c a t i o n t o c o n t r o l a s t u d e n t ’ s v i o l e n t p h y s i c a l
b e h a v i o r o r r e s t r i c t a s t u d e n t ’ s f r e e d o m o f mo v e me n t .
“ E me r g e n c y S a f e t y I n t e r v e n t i o n ” i s t h e u s e o f s e c l u s i o n o r p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t , b u t d o e s n o t
i n c l u d e p h y s i c a l e s c o r t o r t h e u s e o f t i me - o u t .
“ I n c i d e n t ” me a n s e a c h o c c u r r e n c e o f t h e u s e o f a n e me r g e n c y s a f e t y i n t e r v e n t i o n .
“ L a w e n f o r c e me n t o f f i c e r ” a n d “ p o l i c e o f f i c e r ” me a n a f u l l - t i me o r p a r t - t i me s a l a r i e d
o f f i c e r o r e mp l o y e e o f t h e s t a t e , a c o u n t y , o r a c i t y , wh o s e d u t i e s i n c l u d e t h e p r e v e n t i o n o r
d e t e c t i o n o f c r i me a n d t h e e n f o r c e me n t o f c r i m i n a l o r
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t r a f f i c l a w o f t h i s s t a t e o r a n y K a n s a s mu n i c i p a l i t y . T h i s t e r m i n c l u d e s a c a mp u s p o l i c e o f f i c e r .
“ L e g i t i ma t e l a w e n f o r c e me n t p u r p o s e ” me a n s a g o a l w i t h i n t h e l a w f u l a u t h o r i t y o f a n
o f f i c e r t h a t i s t o b e a c h i e v e d t h r o u g h me t h o d s o r c o n d u c t c o n d o n e d b y t h e o f f i c e r ’ s a p p o i n t i n g
a u t h o r i t y .
“ M e c h a n i c a l R e s t r a i n t ” me a n s a n y d e v i c e o r o b j e c t u s e d t o l i m i t a s t u d e n t ’ s mo v e me n t .
“ P a r e n t ” me a n s : ( 1 ) a n a t u r a l p a r e n t ; ( 2 ) a n a d o p t i v e p a r e n t ; ( 3 ) a p e r s o n a c t i n g a s a p a r e n t
a s d e f i n e d i n K . S . A . 7 2 - 1 0 4 6 ( d ) ( 2 ) , a n d a me n d me n t s
t h e r e t o ; ( 4 ) a l e g a l g u a r d i a n ; ( 5 ) a n e d u c a t i o n a d v o c a t e f o r a s t u d e n t w i t h a n e x c e p t i o n a l i t y ; ( 6 )
a f o s t e r p a r e n t , u n l e s s t h e s t u d e n t i s a c h i l d wi t h a n e x c e p t i o n a l i t y ; o r ( 7 ) a s t u d e n t w h o h a s
r e a c h e d t h e a g e o f ma j o r i t y o r i s a n e ma n c i p a t e d mi n o r .
“ P h y s i c a l E s c o r t ” me a n s t h e t e mp o r a r y t o u c h i n g o r h o l d i n g t h e h a n d , wr i s t , a r m , s h o u l d e r ,
o r b a c k o f a s t u d e n t w h o i s a c t i n g o u t f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f i n d u c i n g t h e s t u d e n t t o wa l k t o a s a f e
l o c a t i o n .
“ P h y s i c a l R e s t r a i n t ” m e a n s b o d i l y f o r c e u s e d t o s u b s t a n t i a l l y l i m i t a s t u d e n t ’ s mo v e me n t ,
e x c e p t t h a t c o n s e n s u a l , s o l i c i t e d , o r u n i n t e n t i o n a l c o n t a c t a n d c o n t a c t t o p r o v i d e c o m f o r t ,
a s s i s t a n c e , o r i n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e d e e me d t o b e p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t .
“ S c h o o l r e s o u r c e o f f i c e r ” me a n s a l a w e n f o r c e me n t o f f i c e r o r p o l i c e o f f i c e r e mp l o y e d b y
a l o c a l l a w e n f o r c e me n t a g e n c y wh o i s a s s i g n e d t o a d i s t r i c t t h r o u g h a n a g r e e me n t b e t w e e n t h e
l o c a l l a w e n f o r c e me n t a g e n c y a n d t h e d i s t r i c t .
“ S c h o o l s e c u r i t y o f f i c e r ” me a n s a p e r s o n wh o i s e mp l o y e d b y a b o a r d o f e d u c a t i o n o f a n y
s c h o o l d i s t r i c t f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f a i d i n g a n d s u p p l e me n t i n g
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s t a t e a n d l o c a l l a w e n f o r c e me n t a g e n c i e s i n w h i c h t h e s c h o o l d i s t r i c t i s l o c a t e d , b u t i s n o t a l a w
e n f o r c e me n t o f f i c e r o r p o l i c e o f f i c e r .
“ S e c l u s i o n ” me a n s p l a c e me n t o f a s t u d e n t i n a l o c a t i o n w h e r e a l l o f t h e fo l l o wi n g
c o n d i t i o n s a r e me t : ( 1 ) t h e s t u d e n t i s p l a c e d i n a n e n c l o s e d a r e a b y s c h o o l p e r s o n n e l ; ( 2 ) t h e
s t u d e n t i s p u r p o s e f u l l y i s o l a t e d f r o m a d u l t s a n d p e e r s ; a n d ( 3 ) t h e s t u d e n t i s p r e v e n t e d f r o m
l e a v i n g , o r r e a s o n a b l y b e l i e v e s t h a t h e o r s h e wi l l b e p r e v e n t e d f r o m l e a v i n g t h e e n c l o s e d a r e a .
“ T i me - o u t ” me a n s a b e h a v i o r a l i n t e r v e n t i o n i n w h i c h a s t u d e n t i s t e mp o r a r i l y r e mo v e d
f r o m a l e a r n i n g a c t i v i t y w i t h o u t b e i n g s e c l u d e d .
P r o h i b i t e d T y p e s o f R e s t r a i n t
A l l s t a f f me mb e r s a r e p r o h i b i t e d f r o m e n g a g i n g i n t h e f o l l o wi n g a c t i o n s wi t h a l l s t u d e n t s :
U s i n g f a c e - d o w n ( p r o n e ) p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t ;
U s i n g f a c e - u p ( s u p i n e ) p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t ;
U s i n g p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t t h a t o b s t r u c t s t h e s t u d e n t ’ s a i r wa y ;
U s i n g p h y s i c a l r e s t r a i n t t h a t i mp a c t s a s t u d e n t ’ s p r i ma r y mo d e o f c o m m u n i c a t i o n ;
U s i n g c h e mi c a l r e s t r a i n t , e x c e p t a s p r e s c r i b e d t r e a t me n t s f o r a s t u d e n t ’ s me d i c a l o r
p s y c h i a t r i c c o n d i t i o n b y a p e r s o n a p p r o p r i a t e l y l i c e n s e d t o i s s u e s u c h t r e a t me n t s ; a n d
U s e o f me c h a n i c a l r e s t r a i n t , ex ce p t :
o P r o t e c t i v e o r s t a b i l i z i n g d e v i c e s r e q u i r e d b y l a w o r u s e d i n a c c o r d a n c e wi t h a n
o r d e r f r o m a p e r s o n a p p r o p r i a t e l y l i c e n s e d t o i s s u e t h e o r d e r f o r t h e d e v i c e ;
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o A n y d e v i c e u s e d b y a c e r t i f i e d l a w e n f o r c e me n t o f f i c e r t o c a r r y o u t l a w
e n f o r c e me n t d u t i e s ; o r
o S e a t b e l t s a n d o t h e r s a f e t y e q u i p me n t w h e n u s e d t o s e c u r e s t u d e n t s d u r i n g
t r a n s p o r t a t i o n .
U s e o f E me r g e n c y S a f e t y I n t e r v e n t i o n s
E S I s h a l l b e u s e d o n l y w h e n a s t u d e n t p r e s e n t s a r e a s o n a b l e a n d i m me d i a t e d a n g e r o f
p h y s i c a l h a r m t o s u c h s t u d e n t o r o t h e r s w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a b i l i t y t o e f f e c t s u c h p h y s i c a l h a r m .
L e s s r e s t r i c t i v e a l t e r n a t i v e s t o E S I , s u c h a s p o s i t i v e b e h a v i o r i n t e r v e n t i o n s s u p p o r t , s h a l l b e
d e e me d i n a p p r o p r i a t e o r
i n e f f e c t i v e u n d e r t h e c i r c u ms t a n c e s b y t h e s c h o o l e mp l o y e e wi t n e s s i n g t h e s t u d e n t ’ s b e h a v i o r
p r i o r t o t h e u s e o f a n y E S I . T h e u s e o f E S I s h a l l c e a s e a s s o o n a s t h e i m me d i a t e d a n g e r o f
p h y s i c a l h a r m c e a s e s t o e x i s t . V i o l e n t a c t i o n t h a t i s d e s t r u c t i v e o f p r o p e r t y ma y n e c e s s i t a t e t h e
u s e o f a n E S I . U s e o f a n E S I f o r p u r p o s e s o f d i s c i p l i n e , p u n i s h me n t , o r f o r t h e c o n v e n i e n c e o f
a s c h o o l e mp l o y e e s h a l l n o t me e t t h e s t a n d a r d o f i m me d i a t e d a n g e r o f p h y s i c a l h a r m .
E S I R e s t r i c t i o n s
A s t u d e n t s h a l l n o t b e s u b j e c t e d t o E S I i f t h e s t u d e n t i s k n o wn t o h a v e a me d i c a l c o n d i t i o n
t h a t c o u l d p u t t h e s t u d e n t i n me n t a l o r p h y s i c a l d a n g e r a s a r e s u l t o f E S I . T h e e x i s t e n c e o f s u c h
me d i c a l c o n d i t i o n mu s t b e i n d i c a t e d i n a w r i t t e n s t a t e me n t f r o m t h e s t u d e n t ’ s l i c e n s e d h e a l t h
c a r e p r o v i d e r , a c o p y o f wh i c h h a s b e e n p r o v i d e d t o t h e s c h o o l a n d p l a c e d i n t h e s t u d e n t ’ s f i l e .
S u c h wr i t t e n s t a t e me n t s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x p l a n a t i o n o f t h e s t u d e n t ’ s d i a g n o s i s , a l i s t o f
a n y r e a s o n s wh y E S I wo u l d p u t t h e s t u d e n t i n me n t a l o r p h y s i c a l d a n g e r , a n d a n y s u g g e s t e d
a l t e r n a t i v e s t o E S I . N o t wi t h s t a n d i n g t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s s u b s e c t i o n , a s t u d e n t ma y b e s u b j e c t e d
t o E S I , i f n o t
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s u b j e c t i n g t h e s t u d e n t t o E S I wo u l d r e s u l t i n s i g n i f i c a n t p h y s i c a l h a r m t o t h e s t u d e n t o r o t h e r s .
U s e o f S e c l u s i o n
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