TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attendance Absences, and Tardies............05

Addressing Staff Members........................11

Animals and Plants....................................14

Asbestos.....................................................16

Awards ......................................................08

Behavior and Discipline ............................09

Board of Education ...................................01

Breakfast and Lunch Program ..................04

Bullying, Hazing........................................10

Calendar.....................................................02

Computers/Internet....................................17

Communicable Diseases ...........................15

Consent to Publish.....................................27

Discipline Records ....................................13

Drug Free and Comm. Act.........................24

Entrance Requirements..............................03

Fee for Textbooks and Workbooks ...........03

Field Trip Release Form............................26

Fire and Tornado .......................................14

Grading System .........................................07

Gum/Candy/Pop ........................................13

Health ........................................................15

Head Lice...................................................16

Homework..................................................06

Library Books ...........................................06

Lunchroom Rules.......................................11

Make-Up Work .........................................06

Non Discrimination....................................09

Notice of Privacy Rights ...........................08

Parent Teacher Conferences .....................08

Permission for Medication ........................25

Playground Rules ......................................11

Promotion and Retention ..........................08

Report Cards .............................................07

School Hours .............................................04

School Parties ............................................13

School Pictures ..........................................13

School Publications ...................................14

School Telephone Use ..............................04

School-Wide Rules ...................................10

Seconds/Extra Entree.................................04

Sign in/Sign out.........................................06

Social Media..............................................21

Student Account Agreement......................28

Student Dress ............................................07

Supervision of Medication ........................15

Suspension and Expulsion ........................12

Telephone Numbers ..................................04

Transportation ...........................................22

Visitors to School ......................................07

BOARD OF EDUCATIONOn the second Monday evening of each month the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 392 will meet in regular session according to the laws which govern Unified School Districts. This group constitutes the representatives of the citizens of the district in formulating the general policies of education under which the schools must operate, and in making provisions for the proper administration and functioning of these policies with respect to plant facilities and equipment, instruction, curriculum, and all other activities in connection with public education in Unified School District No. 392.

Board Members Larry Bales Jason RothenbergerStacey Brummer Bobbi SchurrShana Guttery Allison Wolters

Clerk of Board Kathy Grabast

Treasurer Jeanne Mans

Administrator Troy Langdon, Superintendent of SchoolsOsborne Elementary Principal

Burrus, Kelli.......................................................Band, KeyboardingCarlin, Chris ................................................................KindergartenConway, Kathy.............................................................Vocal Music.......................................................................................Title I Aide Gregory, Eugenia................................................................4th GradeKaser, Darci........................................................................2nd GradeKreider, Amanda..........................................................KindergartenLecuyer, Alison..................................................................3rd GradeLutters, Tony......................................................................5th GradeLutters, Trina...........................................................................Title IMans, Michaela..................................................................2nd GradeMiller, Mindy.................................................................Library AidOliver, Rikki......................................................................3rd Grade Patee, Tammy.....................................................Physical EducationRemus, Bethany...............................................................Counselor Rietzke, Stacey...................................................................4th GradeSmith, Alecia.....................................................................PreschoolStout, Mari Jo......................................................................1st GradeThibault, Mallorie...............................................................1st GradeUbelaker, Linda..................................................................6th Grade

Secretary Shelley Roach

Special Services Christina Hamel Aubrey HunterRebecca Rash

Speech/Interrelated Kathy Higdon

School Psychologist

District Health Nurse Susan Windle

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Custodians Leo Gier

Trans. Director Beth Schultze

Bus Drivers Beth Schultze Dale GoheenBev Boland Ted Perkins Alan Burch Amanda Schultze

Substitute drivers Rex Johnston

Lunchroom Personnel Becky Lackey, SupervisorJenny ConwayJessica Alldaffer Alice FrenchViolet Junk

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

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The parents and/or guardians of any student enrolling in the district for the first time must furnish evidence of that student’s true identity to the principal. The proof of identity may include, but may not be limited to such items as: the student’s birth certificate, a copy of a court order placing the student in the custody of the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, a certified transcript of the student’s immunization records, passport or baptismal certificates. If the identity of the student is not proven by documentary evidence within thirty (30) days, the principal shall notify the local law enforcement agency as required by law.

A sizable file of records is accumulated for each student during their school years. These records are maintained to assist the professional staff as they deal with students. All student personal records are confidential.

In situations where the parents of a student are divorced or separated, each parent (custodial and/or noncustodial) has equal rights to their child’s records unless a court order specifies otherwise. Private agreements between the student’s parents shall not be recognized by the district’s personnel.

Any eligible parent/guardian may inspect the personal records of the student during regular school hours. The district reserves the right to interpret selected records at the time of inspection.

Kansas State law now requires some children entering our schools for the first time to receive a physical. The children affected are:

1) Kindergarten students2) Preschool students3) Any child age 8 and under enrolling in a Kansas school for the first time.

The health assessment must be completed by a doctor or a certified nurse. Physical forms are available from the school or the local health department. The assessment must be done no earlier than 12 months prior to school entry or 90 days after. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school nurse at 346-5491, or the local health nurse, 346-2412.

Students enrolling in the district for the first time may be required to take placement assessments to assure that the student is placed at the grade level that is appropriate for their current level of academic need.

ASSIGNMENT TO SCHOOL/CLASSESAssignment to a particular grade level or particular classes shall be determined by the building principal, based on the educational abilities of the student and other factors. If the parents disagree, the principal’s decision may be appealed to the superintendent. If the parents are still dissatisfied with the assignment, they may appeal in writing to the board.

FEE FOR TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKSThe rental fee will be established by the Board of Education at the June meeting each

year for the following school year. Book rental shall include textbooks and workbooks. If your family qualifies for the free lunch program, you may be eligible for waived textbook fees. Please notify the grade school office. Book rental fee is $10.00 per student for the class. Band instrument rental is $35.00 per semester.

SCHOOL SUPPLIESSchool supply lists for each grade are sent home with students each spring. They are also

posted on the school web site. School T-shirts will be available at minimal cost for purchase or order at enrollment. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

The Osborne School District will maintain a hot lunch program. The Board of Education will establish the cost for meals. Lunch charges will be limited to a 5 day period. The secretary will send a lunch notice out every week per family when the balance is $3.75 or below. Parent or other guests eating lunch with a student must make reservations with the office prior to 9:00 a.m. on the day they intend to eat lunch. Breakfast is offered to students from 7:30 – 7:55 A.M.

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Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches qualify for free or reduced breakfasts. The prices for lunch $2.80 Reduced $.40. Breakfast $2.10 Reduced $.30. NOTE: If your family qualifies for the free or reduced breakfast and lunch program, please complete the application and return it to the school principal as soon as possible. Otherwise, money must be sent for the first 10 meals. NOTE: NO CARBONATED BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED IN SACK LUNCHES OR LUNCHROOM DURING LUNCH HOURS.

SECONDS AND EXTRA ENTREESFourth to Sixth grade may order an extra entrée and all elementary students who finish

most of their lunch may go back for seconds. There will be a charge for extra entree & seconds, even for students who otherwise qualify for free or reduced price meals. Before an elementary student will be allowed to go back for seconds, they will be required to eat all of the served meal with the exception that they may leave one half of one item. No student is required to eat any part of their meal, unless they wish to go back for seconds. Seconds price is $.50 per item. extra entrée $1.50. Families will be expected to pay for seconds and extra entrees in advance – even if the child qualifies for free meals.

SCHOOL HOURSThe Osborne Elementary School will operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:15

p.m. (2:15 on Wednesday). Students are not to come to school prior to 7:45 a.m. unless they are eating breakfast. There will not be anyone on duty to supervise them before this time. When students arrive at school, they are to go in the doors on the northwest side of the building and go directly to their classroom - or lunchroom, if they are eating breakfast. Students may not go to their classroom until 7:45 unless specific arrangements are made with the teacher.

For your convenience, the doors at the south end of the hallway are unlocked in the morning for use of students in ECD, Kindergarten, and First Grade. Please remind your students that they are not allowed to enter the building until 7:45 unless they are eating breakfast. If they arrive earlier, they should wait at the northwest entrance with other students. All bus students are to use the northwest entrance.

School will dismiss at 3:05 p.m. (2:00 on Wednesday) and all students that do not ride the bus are to leave the school grounds at this time unless they have permission from the teachers or principal to stay. If a student who normally rides is not riding the bus, please call the elementary school at least 30 minutes before dismissal so that we can notify the teachers.

SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERSDistrict Office................................................................................346-2145Osborne Elementary School........................................................346-5491Osborne High School....................................................................346-2143Osborne Grade School Counselor...............................................346-5491Osborne High School Counselor.................................................346-2143School Psychologist.......................................................................346-2143

SCHOOL TELEPHONE USEStudents can use the school telephone for school business. The student will need

permission from the classroom teacher, or office personnel before using the telephone. Students will not be allowed to use the telephone after school unless it is an emergency. Students should make arrangements with their parents prior to coming to school if they wish to do activities other than what is originally scheduled after school.

ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY  It is the policy of USD #392 that regular attendance is an important contributing factor to school success.  The board of education feels that school attendance is a privilege and not an imposition, and therefore encourages regular and punctual attendance of students to fulfill

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assigned requirements as scheduled. Truancy is defined by the State of Kansas as any three consecutive unexcused absences, any five unexcused absences in a semester, or seven unexcused absences in a school year, whichever comes first.   The building principal shall report students who are inexcusably absent from school to the appropriate authority.  Students 13 and under shall be reported to the local office of Department of Children and Family Services.  Unexcused absences beyond the state limit will be reported each time they occur. In the event that absences become chronic the principal may require a doctor’s note for a child’s absences to be excused. ABSENCES 

Parents/Guardians are required to contact the school office prior to 9:30 a.m. on the day when a student is absent.  We accept notification by personal contact, note, telephone (785-346-5491), or email (sroach@usd92.com). Notification of an absence must include the reason for the absence.  The building principal will then designate the absence as excused or unexcused (see definitions following).  Notification is required each day the child is absent. Any absence for which no notification is received by 9:30 AM will be considered unexcused. 

DEFINITION OF EXCUSED ABSENCESIllness: An absence in which the pupil is too ill to attend school.  Parents must notify the

school prior to 9:30 a.m. on the day of a student’s absence.  If absences due to illness become excessive, the building principal may require documentation from a physician. As a rule of thumb, any absences past five in a semester will be considered excessive.

Family Emergency or Personal Business:  Any absence involving family matters that involves a child being away from school with parents or guardians.  Except in emergencies, advanced notification to the building office is required. The office will handle requests on an individual basis. Students are required to make the work up before the absence.  In the event of an emergency, the office should be notified by 9:30 AM if possible. Emergency absences will be considered excused or unexcused on an individual basis.

School-Sponsored activities:  An absence that will be excused if work is made up in advance for time missed.

Prior Approval:  For any other absence to be excused, parents must have prior approval from the building principal. DEFINITION OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

An unexcused absence is one in which the child spends time away from school without knowledge and consent of school authorities.  Specifically, those situations include, but are not limited to:

When a student is absent without the knowledge of parents, guardian, and/or building administrator;

When parents/guardians fail to contact the school to request an excused absence prior to the absence for planned or by 9:30 a.m. of the day of the absence for unplanned absences;

Any other absence that does not meet the criteria as defined in the “excused absence” information. CONSEQUENCES FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

Consequences for unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: truancy notification to Social Rehabilitation Services and/or the County Attorney, detentions, in-school suspension and/or out-of-school suspension.

TARDIESIt is the student’s responsibility to be on time for all classes.  A student is tardy if they are

not in their classroom at the time designated for class to begin (8:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m. for afternoon ECD).  Parents/Guardians are required to contact the school if their child is going to be late getting to school.  Students that are tardy must check in through the office before entering

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class.  A tardy becomes an absence after 8:30 a.m. A student who returns to school before the start of afternoon classes will receive credit for ½ day of attendance.  Three unexcused tardies will result in one unexcused absence.  Excessive tardies may result in disciplinary action. SIGN IN/SIGN OUT 

No student may leave the school grounds during the school day without permission from the parent and/or guardian and the office. If students need to leave during the day, they may be picked up at the office by a parent (or other adult if the office has been notified by the child’s parent/guardian).  The student needs to check out at the office prior to leaving.  If a student is arriving after school begins, they need to check in at the office before they will be admitted to class.  Thank you for helping us maintain accurate records and for aiding in the safety and security of our student body by checking in at the office whenever your child arrives or leaves while class is in session. CONTACT INFORMATION

Parents are requested to provide contact information where they can be reached during the school day. In addition to their own contact information, we ask for one or preferably two alternate contacts that we can use if we are unable to contact parents. If we are unable to make contact with parents or alternate contacts, we will contact law enforcement to assist in contacting parents. This will apply if an emergency occurs at school, or if a child is left at school for more than 20 minutes after they are dismissed from class.

MAKE UP WORKIf an absence is excused, the student is assured the right to full credit for the make-up

work missed. Teachers will put date due on all make up assignments. If the child is absent on the date due, the assignments are due the day the child returns to receive credit. Failure to make up work in the prescribed time (Two days for the first day missed, one day thereafter) will result in a zero for the work.

Students will be given credit for class work done while on suspension. Make-up work needs to be picked up at the teacher’s classroom. We request that the

parents call ahead so the teacher can have sufficient time to have it ready.

HOMEWORKHomework is due at the start of class on the first school day after it is assigned unless the

teacher designates a different due date at the time the assignment is given.  Assignments handed in by the start of class on the first school day after they are due will receive a grade with a 20% deduction.  Later work will not be accepted for credit, but the student may still be expected to turn it in for correction and feedback.  If a student is not in attendance at the time homework is due, it becomes due when the student returns to class.

LIBRARY BOOKSStudents will be charged for lost or damaged library books. The charge will be the

replacement cost of the book or minimum charge, whichever is higher. Minimum charges will be $10.00 for a paperback and $20.00 for a hardback book.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLAny person who visits the school and/or grounds of the district will be under the

jurisdiction of the building principal. All visitors are to enter the building through the northwest entrance and are required to make their presence known to the building principal by reporting to the office upon entering the building and again when leaving the building. Violation of this rule

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may lead to removal from the building or grounds - or denial of further access to the building or grounds. Part of our responsibilities include your safety and as well as that of your child

Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s classroom and spend time observing. We do ask that you try to AVOID VISITING DURING THE FIRST AND LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL. Prior notice of a parent’s classroom visit is a courtesy.

STUDENT DRESS* Students will wear clean clothes which are neat, tasteful, and appropriate for school activities and the weather. * Shoes must be worn at all times for reasons of safety and sanitation. Also for reasons of safety it is recommended that students wear closed-toed footwear that stays on their feet when running on the playground. No flip-flops or shoes with wheels will be allowed to be worn on the school grounds. Students are required to have a separate set of shoes, stored at school, to wear in P.E. class.* Shirts or blouses should be no less than sleeveless (no strapless, spaghetti straps, tank tops, mesh, or cropped tops worn as a single item.) Clothing should not expose a bare midriff during normal school activities. * Shorts, skirts, or dresses with deep v-cuts on the side may not be worn by either gender. Proper shorts or skirt will not embarrass the school or cause a distraction to the educational process. A good rule of thumb is that clothing should be no shorter than the end of the student’s fingertips when they hold their arms extended down their side. Shorts or leggings should be worn under skirts for modesty throughout the school day. Pajama pants are considered private home wear and are unacceptable for school attire.* No clothing that advertises alcohol, drugs, or tobacco may be worn to school. * Cutoffs or other clothing with excessive tears are unacceptable.* The transportation department requests that students bring a coat when they ride a bus during the winter months.* The wearing of any garment that depicts or suggests obscenity or is in bad taste will be considered sufficient reason for disciplinary action by the administration. *Due to changing fashion, the building principal has the authority to determine what is appropriate for any given day. *If any student wears improper attire, the principal has the authority to send the student home to change to acceptable attire. If a student is sent home, the student will be given an unexcused absence for the time missed.

REPORT CARDSReport cards may be mailed home if grades are D and/or F or at the principal’s discretion.

Parents can expect to receive reports of progress or lack of progress in a timely fashion. Teachers’ mid-quarter reports of unsatisfactory or satisfactory progress will be issued at the end of the fifth week if the student’s progress merits. Report cards will be issued within five school days of the end of each nine weeks.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR 3 – 6

A+ 100A 95-99A- 90-94B+ 87-89B 84-86

B- 80-83C+ 77 – 79C 74-76C- 70-73D+ 67-69

D 64-66D- 60-63F 59 AND BELOW

Grades K-2 will use a grading system of E, S, N, U.

PARENT –TEACHER CONFERENCESConferences have been scheduled after the end of the first nine weeks grading period and

in February. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you regarding the scheduling of your

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conference. Any parent or teacher may ask for a conference at any time the child’s progress indicates the need to meet. Parents are encouraged to bring their school concerns to the teacher. Schools cannot exist without a close relationship between home and school.

PROMOTION AND RETENTIONIn the event an elementary student’s promotion is in question, the following procedure

will be followed:1. The teacher will communicate with the parents/guardians THROUGHOUT THE

SCHOOL YEAR to notify them of his/her concern. 2. The teacher will visit with the principal about these concerns NO LATER than the end

of the first semester.3. A panel consisting of the principal, classroom teacher, and any other staff member the

principal feels is familiar enough with the child to provide relevant input will meet to evaluate the child’s maturity, academic progress/standing, tests scores, general ability, motivation, and previous retention history, as well as to ascertain the teacher’s recommendations. This team will meet following step 2.

4. A meeting between parents and school representatives will be scheduled following step 3 to discuss the decision of the school concerning the child’s promotion or retention. The final decision rests with the principal.

AWARDS

PERFECT ATTENDANCE Students who have earned perfect attendance for each semester and/or the entire school

year will be recognized.  Perfect Attendance is defined as no recorded absences and/or tardies during the regularly scheduled school year.  Participation in school-sponsored activities is not counted against perfect attendance.PRESIDENT’S PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS are presented to students in grades K-6 who meet established criteria in P.E. The P.E. teachers will make this information available during class time to the students. Other awards may be presented by individual teachers or staff.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY RIGHTSThis notice informs parents/ guardians and eligible students of their rights concerning

access to educational records, limitations on disclosure of record information, the opportunity to challenge the content of educational records, and provisions for filing a complaint with HEW. The rights are spelled out in public law 98-380 as amended by Public Law 93-563, and in regulations published by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the June 17, 1976 Federal Register.

The law and regulations published by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, require educational institutions to:

1. Provide parents/guardians and eligible students the opportunity to inspect the student’s educational records. This can be done by contacting the principal.

2. Provide parents/guardians and eligible students the opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of the student’s educational record when they believe it contains information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right to privacy.

3. Limit disclosure of information from the student’s records to the following people: Those who have the consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student. Officials specifically permitted within the law, such as local school officials. Those of other schools in which the student seeks to enroll. Local, state, and federal officials, under certain conditions and specific

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4. Parents/guardians of dependent students will have access to the Educational record. This agency will assume that the student is dependent on their parent(s) (claimed as tax exemption) until otherwise notified.

5. This agency will publish directory information, collective or individually, unless a parent/guardian or eligible student, within ten (10) days after this notice, notifies the privacy officer that any or all of the categories listed below (nominated directory information) should not be released without prior written consent.

DIRECTORY INFORMATIONA) NameB) AddressC) Date & place of birthD) Major Field of Study

E) Telephone listingF) Dates of attendanceG) DegreesH) Awards received

I) Participation in officially recognized activitiesJ) Most recent previous educational institution attended

6. The District policy and implementation procedures are available, upon request, from the superintendent.

7. Parents/guardians or eligible students may file a complaint with HEW if they believe their rights under this law have been violated and efforts to resolve the situation through MCPS appeal channels have not proved satisfactory. Complaints should be addressed to the following address:

F.E.R.P.A. HEWRoom 514 E200 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201ELIGIBLE STUDENT means a student who has attained eighteen (18) years of age or is attending an institution of post-secondary education.

NON-DISCRIMINATIONAccording to the Education Amendment of 1974 and the guidelines of the Department of

Health, Education, and Welfare, it shall be policy of the U.S.D. 392 not to discriminate for any reason according to the provisions of Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINEThe Board of Education has delegated the authority of maintaining discipline to the

administrative and educational staff. It is their task to maintain a pleasant and efficient learning environment. Students are responsible to the classroom teacher and must adhere to all rules and regulations that have been established. If students are sent to the office for disciplinary reasons parents may receive a written report of any action taken. The building principal may suspend a student from school for any period of time from one to ten days for any acts of behavior which may interfere with the maintenance of a good learning environment or which are antagonistic to the welfare of other pupils. Students are also subject to long term suspension or expulsion for violations of disciplinary policy.

BULLYINGThe board of education prohibits bullying in any form on school property, in a school

vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event.

The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement.

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BULLYING PROCEDURE

Not every bullying situation can be defined. Administrators, Staff and Students will work to keep the environment safe for all students.

Response to Bullying

StaffTake all reports seriously.Closely supervise all students.Take immediate action if bullying is observed or suspected. Provide information to bully, bystander, and victim. Report to administration.

StudentsReport bullying to a staff member.Refuse to participate in bullying.Make it socially unacceptable to bully.

FamiliesTalk with and monitor your child.Let your child know that you take bullying seriously.Develop clear and consistent rules for your child’s behavior.Build on your child’s positive attributes.Work with the school or report, stop, and prevent bullying.If you have questions or concerns please contact building administratorIf warranted building administrator may ask that the concern be expressed in writing.

RetaliationRetaliation against a victim, good faith reporter, or a witness to bullying is prohibited. A personwho engages in an act of bullying, reprisal, retaliation or false reporting of bullying, shall besubject to discipline in accordance with school district policy and procedures.

SCHOOL WIDE RULES1) Show respect to adults, children and property.2) Keep hands and feet to yourself.3) Stay in line in the hallways.4) Be quiet in the hallways and bathrooms.5) Once a student enters the school grounds on a school day, they may not leave without

permission even if class has not started.6) Electronic devices (including games, music players and phones) and toys brought

from home should be checked in with the teacher or office.

All adults in the building will be treated with respect. All adults will be referred to as Mr., Mrs., or Ms. Respect for all adults will be stressed. Students are to obey all adults as they would their teacher. Every adult that works in the building can issue STOP signs. Each classroom will implement a progressive discipline system -- either a colored card system (for lower grades) or STOP signs to remind students to follow the rules. These are used for more serious infractions, or repeated minor infractions. Pulling the red card is approximately equivalent to receiving a STOP sign. Each teacher may use minor variations of these systems to suit their classroom needs. Classroom rules and consequences will be posted in each room.

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LUNCHROOM RULES1) Do not trade food.2) Sit quietly and keep hands and

feet to yourself.

3) Use good table manners.4) Clean plates off carefully and

stack trays neatly.

SPORTSMANSHIPGood sports play fair. They do not cheat. They play the game hard according to the

rules. They treat their opponents with courtesy. They don’t play for their own glory but for the success of the team. In their work as well as in their play, they are sportsmanlike people who are generous, fair, and honorable.

PLAYGROUND RULESSportsmanship should be practiced at all time. Good sports:

* Play fair and do not cheat * They play the game hard according to the rules * They treat their opponents with courtesy * They don’t play for their glory, but for the success of classmates * Sportsmanlike people are generous, fair, and honorableOrganized games (soccer, basketball, football, etc.) will follow correct guidelines for that game

Specific Playground Rules Are:1.) No fighting, tackling, shoving, or wrestling. 2.) No hanging on basketball goals or nets.3.) No throwing rocks, snow, ice, or any other objects not intended to be thrown.4.) No “heading” in soccer. Students are not to intentionally strike the soccer ball with their

head.5.) No toys or playground equipment should be brought from home.6.) Do not sit on top of horizontal ladder or hang by your legs from it.7.) Only one person on the slide at a time. Person must be seated going down. No running

up the slide.8.) Only one person on the swing at a time. Person must be seated, not standing. No

underdogs.9.) No kicking of balls on the paved areas or rock areas. No bouncing balls against

buildings.10.) No sliding on ice or splashing in puddles.11.) No playing off paved areas without boots, when snow is on the ground. No playing on

field when field is muddy.12.) Only l person per side on teeter totter. No bumping or jumping off.13.) No one is to leave the playground without the playground teacher’s permission (even to

go to the restroom).14.) No jumping off the playground equipment.15.) Small equipment outside the south door is for ECD, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd only.16.) No one should go behind mobile units, wrestling room or between buildings where they

cannot be seen by the recess supervisor.17.) Only students in wheelchairs may play on the swing designed for wheelchairs.18.) Only the playground supervisor can give permission to go into the street to get balls or

other equipment.

Please remember the playground supervisor is in charge and responsible for all playground activities. It is expected that students will obey all instructions given by the playground supervisor. The playground supervisor has the authority to stop any type of activity deemed dangerous or unworthy of a school playground.

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EXCUSAL FROM PHYSICAL ACTIVITYIf a child is not to have recess or participate in physical education, a note MUST be sent

to his/her teacher. This must be done during the entire year and for each separate occurrence. All students are expected to participate in P.E. Class. Students who need a modified program because they are under a doctor’s care and/or are disabled will have an individual program prescribed by the instructor.

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSIONThe building principal may suspend a student from school for any period of time from

one to ten (10) days for any reason or act of behavior which may interfere with the maintenance of a good learning environment or which is antagonistic to the welfare of other pupils as stated in Board Policy JDDA. In certain cases, expulsion from school could be the end result of a student’s action. At the discretion of the principal, a student may be excluded from certain school activities during the period of in-school or out of school suspension.

GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION

The Board of Education of any school district may suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certified employee to suspend or expel, any pupil or student guilty of the following:

1. Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct adopted or approved by the Board of Education.

2. Conduct which substantially disrupts impedes or interferes with the operation of any public school.

3. Conduct which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others. 4. Conduct which has resulted in conviction of the pupil or student of any offense

specified in chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated or any criminal statue of the United States.

5. Disobedience of any order of a teacher, peace officer, school security officer or other School authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of rights of others. Refer to K.S.A. 72-8901.

6. Repeated violation of school rules. 7. Extortion or intimidation8. Willful disobedience9. Fighting10. Obscenity11. Possession, consumption, sale or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or

drugs12. Possession, or use of lethal weapons13. Profanity14. Possession, use, consumption or sale of tobacco in any form or look-alike products15. Stealing16. Excessive tardies17. Temper tantrums18. Threats by word or deed19. Excessive unauthorized absences20. Unruly conduct which disrupts school21. Vandalism22. Leaving school grounds

DETENTIONS

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Detentions may be assigned at the discretion of staff for any severe or repeated violation of school rules. Detentions cannot be for more than two consecutive days. The building principal and parent/guardian must be informed of the detention one school day prior to when it is served unless other arrangements are made between the parent and teacher. If the roads are hazardous, detentions will be canceled for that day and will be made up the next day school is in session and weather permits.

DISCIPLINE RECORDSThere will be a discipline record kept for students by the office for recurring discipline

problems that are referred to the office. A copy/letter of this record may be sent to the parents notifying them of the nature of the problem and the action taken. Records will be used only by the administration in compliance with the Kansas law regarding due process involving short term suspension or expulsion.

SCHOOL PICTURESGroup and individual pictures of all students will be taken each fall. These pictures are

for record purposes and considered student directory information only. Dates for the pictures will be announced during the early days of school. Students wishing to purchase a picture of their class will have the opportunity to do so at that time. There is no obligation to buy any picture.

INITIATIONSThere will not be any initiations. Any student who hazes, badgers, or in any way

attempts to hold their own private initiation will be subject to disciplinary action by the administration.

GUM, CANDY, POPStudents are not allowed to have gum, candy, or pop in the building unless prior

permission has been issued by the classroom teacher.

SCHOOL PARTIESIn addition to Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s each grade will be permitted one

class party which will be held during the last week of the school year. Plans for the party must be submitted to the principal for approval a week before the party date.

BIRTHDAY INVITATIONSBirthday party invitations are not to be distributed at school. If they are sent to school the classroom teacher will return them to the parents in the child's book bag.

CHURCH NIGHTWednesday night is church night in our communities. The school will make efforts to not

schedule activities on Wednesday evening. Students are encouraged to participate in activities of their church that night.SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS

School-sponsored, student publications are under the control and supervision of the building principal or the designated faculty representative. All material published in school-sponsored publications must have the prior approval of the faculty sponsor.

ANIMALS AND PLANTSChildren bringing plants or animals into the school MUST receive permission from the

supervising teacher or the principal. Most animals and plants may be brought into the classroom for educational purposes; however, they must be housed appropriately, humanely cared for and properly handled. Under no circumstances are animals to be transported on school buses.

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Skunks, ferrets, raccoons, opossums and bats are not permitted inside school facilities or on school grounds. Cats and dogs must be treated for rabies. All experiments using live animals must have prior approval by the principal. Dissection of deceased animals shall be limited to those preserved in formaldehyde or alcohol.

TORNADO DRILLAt least three tornado drills are required each year. Students and staff will be advised to

go to the designated safety area for the drill or for a severe storm event. Students will be instructed how to sit or stand:

There will no talking during the drill. When the “all clear” is given, students will be released to their teacher. Persons needing assistance: Any person who is in attendance at Osborne Elementary School will be given assistance if needed. The staff member in whose room the person needing assistance is located is responsible to assist the individual in case of a tornado. All persons will go to the designated areas as directed on the diagram found in each classroom. The designated meeting place for all individuals needing assistance will be with the presiding teacher. EVERY TEACHER SHOULD BRING A CLASS ROSTER WITH THEM WHEN THEY LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.

FIRE DRILLStudents will follow the diagram in each classroom to see how to leave the building

during a fire drill. A pulsating blast of the alarm will signal the drill.Persons needing assistance: Any person who is attendance at Osborne Elementary

School will be given assistance if needed. The Staff member in whose room the person is in is responsible to assist the individual in case of fire. All persons will exit the building according to the handicap route designated on the diagram found in each classroom. The designated meeting place for all individuals needing assistance is located in front of the building by the flag pole. EVERY TEACHER SHOULD BRING A CLASS ROSTER WITH THEM WHEN THEY LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.

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HEALTHYour child’s health is an important factor in the success of our school. We are concerned

with the health of each child in each room. If your child complains of not feeling well, we ask that you check his/her temperature before sending him/her to school. No child should be sent to school with a fever. No child will be allowed to remain in school with a fever of 100.6 or above. A child may also be sent home when the symptoms of an illness are exhibited although there is no fever. This will be done at the discretion of the school nurse or school personnel.

Teachers are authorized to administer first aid for minor injuries at school. In case of illness or serious injury, parents or the emergency contact person will be notified. In the event they cannot be reached, the family doctor will be notified.

Board policy has been adopted which dictates that the following guidelines be followed regarding the administration of medication, prescription or over the counter (OTC), while the child is at school.

1. Written permission from the doctor or dentist MUST accompany all medication to be administered at school; this includes prescription and OTC drugs. A doctor’s written order on his Rx paper is sufficient to attach to the medication permit form.

2. The medication permit form MUST also be signed by the parent before the medication can be given.

3. The medication must come to school in a pharmacy container labeled with the Child’s name and the dosage instructions. If necessary, the pharmacy should be asked to provide two containers, one for home and one for school.

4. Only oral medication will be administered. 5. Any changes in type of drug, dosage, and/or administration time must be

accompanied by new doctor’s orders and parent permission signatures.6. An individual record will be kept by the school of each medication administered.

Students will not be permitted to take medication themselves if the necessary permission forms are not signed.

7. The Permission for Medication form is found at the end of the health section.8. OTC medications include cough drops, cold medication, and other remedies sold

over the counter to treat common maladies.

SUPERVISION OF MEDICATIONDiagnosis, treatment, and prescribing of medications are not the responsibility of public

schools and are not to be performed by school personnel.

CONTROL MEASURES FOR COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES1. Chicken Pox – exclusion from school until vesicles are dry. Student may return to

school before scabs are gone, but they must be dry.2. Mumps – students will be excluded from school for 10 days after the onset of the

illness. The mumps vaccine, required for entry into Kansas schools, may be given any time after eighteen months of age.

3. Pink Eye – students will be excluded from school until the discharge from the infected eye ceases – responds readily to antibiotic treatment.

4. Impetigo (weeping, crusted sores) or Staph Infection – exclusion from school until receiving medical treatment.

5. Ringworm (fungus infection of the scalp or body) – exclusion from school until receiving medical treatment.

6. Measles (Rubella) – exclusion from school and isolated until seven days after onset of illness. The measles vaccine, required for entry into Kansas schools, may be given at twelve months of age.

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7. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – exclusion from school and isolated for twenty-one days following onset of illness. The pertussis vaccine, required for entry into Kansas schools, is a series of three injections given to infants with a booster at school entry time.

Optimum control of Mumps, Rubella, and Whooping Cough is dependent upon immunization. Immunization against these diseases and against others is required by law for all students entering school for the first time.

HEAD LICESporadic outbreaks of head lice that occur in the school populations.  Head lice live only

on the heads of people and is not the same louse that can infest animals.  Head lice are contracted through direct contact of one person with another or by contact with infested articles (such as combs, brushes, hats, bedding or upholstery.)  Lice infestations are not limited to one social, economic, or age group.

If your student has head lice, they will be required to go home and begin treatment.  School personnel will give parents detailed instructions on home care.  It is strongly recommended that you carefully follow the directions that come with the treatment you choose to use and the instructions given to you by the school. 

The steps involved in eradicating Head Lice from your home include; initial treatment of your child and the rest of the family,  home cleaning procedures, daily inspection and combing to rid hair of nits, and a 2nd treatment in 7 – 10 days to eliminate any lice that may have been missed and/or hatched since the first treatment.  Please stop the spread of Head Lice by notifying the school, day care, other family and friends with whom your child has spent time with. 

After initial treatment has been done, you may bring your child to the school for the school nurse to check or to the county health nurse.  No student will be admitted to school, allowed to ride the school bus, or attend school events until they have been checked by the school nurse or county health nurse and cleared. 

Students should be warned not to share combs, brushes, hats or other personal item.  When you receive notice that a case of head lice was found in your child’s school, please use it as a reminder to check your child and other family members for head lice.  If your child has head lice, please inform the school so we can take precautions that it does not spread.  It is not a social disgrace, nor is it a sign of poor personal hygiene.  It is just bad luck and frequently this notification by the parents will help prevent the spread of lice.

Students who become re-infected within the school year must report to the nurse daily until they are free of nits.

ASBESTOSUSD #392 is committed to protecting the health of all students, employees, and visitors

and will continue to ensure that asbestos containing materials are maintained according to federal and state requirements.

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COMPUTER NETWORK POLICYThe computer network is maintained as a tool for the education and instruction of the

students and staff of Osborne High School. Access to the district computers and network is considered a privilege. To protect the integrity of the lab and network system the following rules must be observed: 1. Users will not log on or attempt to log on as another user.2. Users will not access or attempt to access, edit or attempt to edit other user’s files.3. Users will not browse or attempt to access the various directories or subdirectories or drop to

dos.4. Users will not handle, unplug or attempt to unplug the cabling or devices.5. Users will not use disks or programs brought from home without the prior approval of the

teacher/systems operator /principal.6. Users will not change or attempt to change another user’s password.7. Users will not access or attempt to access software or programs intended for the use of staff

members (example: accelerated reader and Edu star)8. Students will not access or attempt to access district computers or the network to carry out

any illegal activities.

Students violating the computer network policy will be subject to loss of network privileges, suspension, or expulsion. Any improper use of the computers or network not covered in the policy will be dealt with on an individual basis. Internet Student Acceptable Use Policy

USD #392 is now offering Internet access for student use. This document contains the Acceptable Use Policy for your use of the system.A. Educational Purpose

1) The system has been established for a limited educational purpose. The term "educational purpose" includes classroom activities, career development, and limited high-quality self-discovery activities.

2) The system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. USD #392 has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material you access or post through the system. You are also expected to follow the rules set forth in the buildings disciplinary code and the law in your use of the system.

3) You may not use the system for commercial purposes. This means you may not offer, provide, or purchase products or services through the system.

4) You may not use the system for political lobbying. But you may use the system to communicate with elected representatives and to express your opinion on political issues.

B. Student Internet Access1) All students will have access to Internet World Wide Web information resources through

their classroom, library, or school computer lab.2) Elementary students will have e-mail access only under their teacher's direct supervision

using a classroom account. Elementary students may be provided with individual e-mail accounts under special circumstances, at the request of their teacher and with the approval of their parent.

3) Students may obtain an individual e-mail account with the approval of their parent.4) You and your parent must sign an Account Agreement to be granted an individual e-mail

account on the system. This Agreement must be renewed on an annual basis. Your parent can withdraw their approval at any time.

5) If approved by your building principal, you may create a personal Web page on the system. All material placed on your Web page must be pre-approved in a manner specified by the school. Material placed on your Web page must relate to your school and career preparation activities.

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The following uses of the system are considered unacceptable:1) Personal Safety

a) You will not post personal contact information about yourself or other people. Personal contact information includes your address, telephone, school address, work address, etc.

b) You will not agree to meet with someone you have met on-line without your parent's approval. Your parent should accompany you to this meeting.

c) You will promptly disclose to your teacher or other school employee any message you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.

2) Illegal Activitiesa) You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system or to any other

computer system through the system or go beyond your authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person's account or access another person's files. These actions are illegal, even if only for the purposes of "browsing".

b) You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal.

c) You will not use the system to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of person, etc.

3) System Securitya) You are responsible for your individual account and should take all reasonable

precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no conditions should you provide your password to another person.

b) You will immediately notify a teacher or the system administrator if you have identified a possible security problem. Do not go looking for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access.

c) You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following the District virus protection procedures if you download software.

4) Inappropriate Languagea) Restrictions against Inappropriate Language apply to public messages, private

messages, and material posted on Web pages.b) You will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or

disrespectful language.c) You will not post information that could cause damage or a danger of disruption.d) You will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory

attacks.e) You will not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that

distresses or annoys another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending them messages, you must stop.

f) You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.

5) Respect for Privacya) You will not repost a message that was sent to you privately without permission of the

person who sent you the message.b) You will not post private information about another person.

6) Respecting Resource Limitsa) You will use the system only for educational and career development activities and

limited, high-quality, self-discovery activities. There is no limit on use for education and career development activities.

b) You will not download large files unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, you will download the file at a time when the system is not being heavily used and immediately remove the file from the system computer to your personal computer.

c) You will not post chain letters or engage in "spamming". Spamming is sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.

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d) You will check your e-mail frequently, delete unwanted messages promptly, and stay within your e-mail quota.

e) You will subscribe only to high quality discussion group mail lists that are relevant to your education or career development.

7) Plagiarism and Copyright Infringementa) You will not plagiarize works that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the

ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours.b) You will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when

you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner. Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have questions ask a teacher.

8) Inappropriate Access to Materiala) You will not use the system to access material that is profane or obscene

(pornography), that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (hate literature). A special exception may be made for hate literature if the purpose of your access is to conduct research and both your teacher and parent have approved.

b) If you mistakenly access inappropriate information, you should immediately tell your teacher or another District employee or principal. This will protect you against a claim that you have intentionally violated this Policy.

c) Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think it would be inappropriate for you to access. The district fully expects that you will follow your parent's instructions in this matter.

D. Your Rights1) Free SpeechYour right to free speech applies also to your communication on the Internet. The system is considered a limited forum, similar to the school newspaper, and therefore the District may restrict your speech for valid educational reasons. The District will not restrict your speech on the basis of a disagreement with the opinions you are expressing.2) Search and Seizure

a) You should expect only limited privacy in the contents of your personal files on the District system. The situation is similar to the rights you have in the privacy of your locker.

b) Routine maintenance and monitoring of the system may lead to discovery that you have violated this Policy, the building's disciplinary code, or the law.

c) An individual search will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that you have violated this Policy, the building's disciplinary code or the law. The investigation will be reasonable and related to the suspected violation.

d) Your parents have the right at any time to request to see the contents of your e-mail files.

3) Due Processa) The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any

investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the system.b) In the event there is a claim that you have violated this Policy or the building's

disciplinary code in your use of the system, you will be provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to present an explanation before a neutral administrator [or - will be provided with notice and opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth in the building's disciplinary code].

c) If the violation also involves a violation of other provisions of the building's disciplinary code, it will be handled in a manner described in the building's disciplinary code. Additional restrictions may be placed on your use of your Internet account.

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E. Limitation of LiabilityThe District makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the District system will be error-free or without defect. The District will not be responsible for any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system.

F. Personal ResponsibilityWhen you are using the system, it may feel like you can more easily break a rule and not get caught. This is not really true because whenever you do something on a network you leave little "electronic footprints," so the odds of getting caught are really about same as they are in the real world.

But the fact that you can do something or think you can do something without being caught does not make it right to do so. Even if you don't get caught, there is always one person who will know whether you have done wrong -- and that person is you. Your use of the Internet can be a mirror that will show you what kind of a person you are.

Letter to Parents or GuardiansThe school district is pleased to announce the establishment of Internet services for its students. This letter describes the Internet services. Attached are the following documents:

* Description of the various levels of student access through the system* Acceptable Use Policy* Student Individual Account Agreement (for secondary students only)* Parental Request to Restrict Access FormThe Internet is a global network that will provide your child with access to a wide range of

information from throughout the world. Your child will also be able to communicate with people from throughout the world. Use of the Internet for educational projects will assist in preparing your child for success in life and work in the 21st Century.

It is possible that your child may find material on the Internet that you would consider objectionable. The District Acceptable Use Policy restricts access to material that is inappropriate in the school environment. There may be additional kinds of material on the Internet that are not in accord with your family values. We would like to encourage you to use this as an opportunity to have a discussion with your child about your family values and your expectation about how these values should guide your child's activities while they are on the Internet.

The levels of access to the Internet provided to your child will vary according to the educational purpose and your child's age. The various levels of access are described in the attached document.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Technical Services Provided Through the System1) E-mail. E-mail will allow students to communicate with people from throughout the world.

Students will also be able to subscribe to mail lists to engage in group discussions related to educational subjects.

2) World Wide Web. The Web provides access to a wide range of information in the form of text, graphics, photographs, video, and sound, from throughout the world. The Web is a valuable research tool for students.

3) Telnet. Telnet allows the user to log in to remote computers.4) File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP allows users to download large files and computer

software.5) Newsgroups. Newsgroups are discussion groups that are similar to mail lists. The District

will provide access to selected newsgroups that relate to subjects that are appropriate to the educational purpose of the system.

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6) Internet Relay Chat (IRC). IRC provides the capability of engaging in "real-time" discussions. The District will provide access to IRC only for specifically defined educational activities.

Levels of Student AccessThe following levels of access will be provided through the system. As noted in the enclosed letter, parents may request that their child not have any access to the Internet by signing and returning to the District the Parental Request to Restrict Access.

1) World Wide Web. All students will have access to the Web through the District's networked computers. No individual account agreement will be required.

2) Classroom Accounts. Elementary age students will be granted e-mail access only through a classroom account. Elementary students may be provided with an individual account under special circumstances at the request of their teacher and with the approval of their parent. An agreement will only be required for an individual account, which must be signed by the student and his or her parent.

3) Individual E-mail Accounts for Students. Secondary students may be provided with individual e-mail accounts. An agreement will be required for an individual e-mail account. This agreement must be signed by the student and his or her parent.

Implementation of Social Media in the ClassroomUSD 392 has approved the use of social media by staff. (“Staff” includes all teachers, coaches, and school activity sponsors.) Staff are permitted to communicate with students, parents, and the general public using an array of media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. These forums are available 24-7 and serve to support and promote the positive learning center we uphold at USD 392.

FACEBOOKWhile Facebook offers privacy tools to help limit who can see the things you share. It’s important to understand that any social media site, such as Facebook, is designed to be more open to social that traditional communications tools. In any case, the following guidelines will be implemented to protect the interest of all students and staff at USD 392.

Pages & GroupsMaking connections on Facebook is not limited to just friends. Through both Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups, you can stay connected with everyone that affects your child’s education. Facebook settings provide the option for staff to use their personal online profile account to create professional “Pages”. You can follow these Pages to see public updates from staff that you may share an interest with but aren’t friends with in Facebook. Pages may be used by staff to share information about their classroom, organization or sport activity quickly and easily with parents and students.In addition, staff members can create “Facebook Groups”. Facebook Groups are private spaces that allow people to come together around a common cause, theme, or activity, post photos and share updates or documents. When you create a group, you can decide whether to make it publicly available for anyone to join, require administrator approval f or members to join or keep it private and by invitation only.All professional Pages and Groups created by staff will be approved by school administration. Pages and Groups are separate from the staff’s personal Facebook account and do not contain any personal profile information about staff members.

Friends on Social MediaIn accordance with USD 392 Social Media Policy, students are not to “friend” staff and vice-versa on social media sites. (Adults of course can be “friends” with staff members if they so choose). Students will need to find the staff member’s professional Facebook Page or Facebook

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Group and “like” or “join” the page. By clicking the “like” or “join” button, followers become eligible to receive news feeds and updates from the staff’s professional site. Parents, guardians, grandparents, and the local community are encouraged to follow these pages as well to stay current on the latest happenings in Osborne Schools.Staff members are not required to be accessible through social media. The decision to create a professional Page or Group for school related events will be left to the discretion of the staff member. Social media will NOT be our staff’s only mode of communication. Students and parents may continue to use traditional methods to communicate with staff.

Photos & Tags on Social MediaAt enrollment parents and guardians are asked to review and sign the Publication Consent Form granting the district permission to release photos and other information when needed for publication to the general public. Examples of these types of press releases are seen each week in the local newspaper, annual yearbook, radio and TV broadcasts. The same discretion will be used with posting the social media pages. No personal student information will be shared. Photos may be used to promote a positive learning environment or to highlight student achievement. No “Tags” will be used by staff members when a photo is posted. “Tag Requests” may be made by the parent or student. Staff members will approve tag requests only from a parent, guardian, or the student pictured.

TWITTERTwitter is a similar online social media forum. Students/Parents/Guardians can go to a staff member’s twitter account and click “follow”. Staff will not “follow” students twitter feeds. Both Twitter and Facebook require you to have an online account to access these sites. To learn more about either of these applications please visit https://facebook.com and/or https://twitter.com.

EMAILTeachers are still accessible by mail. All teachers on campus can be reached by email using first initial, last name@usd392.com (no comma, no space).

TRANSPORTATIONAll students riding buses shall adhere to the following disciplinary and safety rules:

1. Bus passengers are to remain in their seats until the destination has been reached and the bus is stopped.

2. If seats are assigned by the bus driver, the assigned seat must be occupied until permission is given to make changes.

3. Pupils must be on time; the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy. When going to the bus stop, pupils must walk on the far left side of the road facing traffic.

4. Pupils must never stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus. All pupils must wait for the bus off of the traveled portion of the road. Students should wait in an orderly manner and never push a fellow student.

5. Bus passengers are to remain facing forward at all times while the bus is in motion. 6. Passengers are to remain seated when bus is in motion.7. Students are not to talk with the driver while bus is in motion. 8. TALKING IS PERMITTED IN A LOW CONVERSATIONAL VOICE TO THOSE

IN THE SAME SEAT OR DIRECTLY ACROSS THE AISLE. LOUD TALKING OR CALLING TO PEOPLE IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE BUS IS FORBIDDEN.

9. Paper is to be kept off the floor. The cleanliness of the bus depends upon the cooperation of every student riding the bus.

10. Obscene or vulgar talking is absolutely forbidden.

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11. For the safety of all concerned, students are not permitted to have hands or head out of windows at any time.

12. Any person willfully damaging or marring a bus will be held responsible for such action.

13. The bus driver is in charge at all times when students are on the bus.14. When leaving the bus, pupils must observe directions of the driver. If you cross the

road, do so in front of the bus after making sure the highway is clear. 15. Glass containers will not be permitted on the bus. 16. Activity trip drop places will be Alton, Bloomington, Portis, and Osborne when

appropriate. 17. Boys and girls should sit separately on activity bus trips. 18. When student riding arrangements need to change, parents should contact the driver

or transportation director as well as the school.

PENALTY: FOR VIOLATING THESE RULES, PUPILS WILL BE REPORTED TO THEIR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL WHO CAN DENY THE PUPIL THE PRIVILEGE OF RIDING THE BUS. (See following page for guidelines on disciplinary action)

A STUDENT MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM RIDING THE BUS FOR ACTS OF BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE AS STATED IN ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 4, OF THE BOARD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS. THE SUSPENSION MAY BE EITHER SHORT TERM OR EXTENDED TERM. THE SUSPENSION PROCEDURES WILL BE THOSE OUTLINED IN ARTICLE XVI, OF THE BOARD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOR VIOLATING BUS SAFETY RULESBelow is a list of disciplinary actions which will be taken for students who violate bus

rules and regulations.

1. First offense in a 7-day period-driver gives a verbal warning2. Second offense in a 7-day period-disciplinary action form is completed by driver3. Third offense in a 7-day period-disciplinary action form is completed by driver;

student is taken to the principal. (If the principal is not available, driver should contact the Transportation Director.) Principal or transportation director will call parents.

4. Fourth offense in a 7-day period-disciplinary action form is completed by driver. Student is taken to principal and loses riding privileges for (2) days.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF TRANSPORTATIONDue to severe weather conditions such as snow or ice storms, the buses may not run. In such cases, the cancellation will be announced on the news over radio stations at 7:00 A.M. Bus drivers will not be responsible for contacting riders when school is canceled.

In case of a change in school schedule due to weather, families will receive an automated phone call at the primary number they have listed with the school

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Osborne County Schools Drug Free and Communities Act

Dear Parents and Students,

As required by Section 5145 of the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, as added by Section 2 of the Drug Free Communities Act of 1989 (P.L. 101-225). OSBORNE COUNTY SCHOOLS must inform parents and students of the following Board of Education adopted Drug Free Policy.

OSBORNE COUNTY DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT

Drug Free SchoolsMaintaining drug free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning

environment for the district's students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226, 103 St. 1928.

Student ConductAs a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of

this policy.Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit

drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to any one or more of the following sanctions:

Short Term Suspension Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than one month to the

remainder of the school year Long term suspension Expulsion from school

A student placed on long term suspension or expulsion under this policy may be readmitted on a probationary basis if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program approved by the principal.

Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies, Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, et seq. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are available for district students. If a student agrees to enter and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be borne by the student and his or her parents.

A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contract persons for the program is on file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program.

A copy of this policy will be provided to all students, and the parents of all students. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.

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PERMISSION FOR MEDICATION

Name of student________________________________________________________________

School_____________________________________________Grade______________________

Teacher_______________________________________________________________________

Medication_________________________________________Dosage_____________________

Date Medicine Started___________________________________________________________

Time of Day Medication is to be Given_____________________________________________

_________________________________ _____________________________________DATE Signature of Physician

I hereby give my permission for ____________________________________________To take the above prescription at school as ordered. I understand that is my responsibility to furnish this medication. I further understand that any school employee should administer a drug to my child in accordance with written instruction from the physician or dentist shall not be liable for damages as a result of an adverse reaction suffered by the student because of administering such a drug

________________________________ _______________________________________DATE Signature of Parent/Guardian

Note: The medication is to be brought to school in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician stating the name of the medication, the dosage, and times to be administered.

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CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIP OROTHER ACTIVITY AND CONSENT TO TREATMENT

I, ___________________________________________, the parent or legal guardian of

________________________________give my consent for my child to participate in all school

sponsored activities during the 2019-2020 school year. I further give my legal consent and

authorize any representative of Osborne Schools, U.S.D. No. 392 to authorize emergency medical

treatment, including any necessary surgery or hospitalization, for my above-named child, for any

injury or illness of an emergency nature he/she incurred while participating in the field trip or

other activity noted above by any physician or dentist licensed in accordance with the provisions

of the Kansas Healing Arts Act, K.S.A. 65-2801, and any hospital.

I agree to pay and assume all responsibility for medical and hospital expenses and any

emergency services incurred on behalf of my child.

I acknowledge and agree that Osborne Schools is not responsible for any medical,

hospital expenses and/or other charges that are incurred in the medical treatment or

hospitalization of my child. A photocopy of this document shall have the same force and effect

as the original. If my child requires emergency medical treatment, I understand that school

personnel will make a reasonable attempt to contact me to seek my permission to authorize that

treatment. To facilitate contacting me, I agree to continue to provide current work and home

phone numbers to the school.

_________________________________________________________________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Date

PUBLICATION/WEBSITE/FACEBOOK PAGE/YEARBOOK AND NEWSPAPER/SCHOOL E-MAIL PERMISSION

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The Osborne School website (www.usd392.com) and the district Facebook page (USD #392 Osborne County Schools) are school controlled and monitored websites used to inform our community about the many great events taking place at our school as well as to recognize the wonderful academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students. Some of our teachers also have professional pages they use on social media.The Swan Song Yearbook is also school controlled and monitored. It is another way to recognize our students' accomplishments in a hardbound book form. The yearbook staff strives to include all students in whatever extracurricular or class functions they are involved in.At times, the school submits pictures to the area newspapers to use in addition to the pictures that the newspaper staff photographers take.Often, the best way to share our student's activities and accomplishments is through photographs or by recognizing students by their name. Some examples might include listing a student's name on the honor roll page, listing a student as student of the month, or posting a team or club picture on the extracurricular page.However, we also respect the wishes of parents/guardians, who may not want their child's name, work, or photo to be displayed on the school website or social media. To help us know what information or images we may use, please review the choices below and indicate your choice by circling yes or no.I give permission for my child's image to appear on:The District Website……………………………..Yes   NoThe District Facebook page…………………….Yes   NoThe Yearbook …………………………………….Yes  NoTeacher’s professional social media pages …...Yes NoI give permission for my child's name to appear on:The District Website……………………………..Yes   NoThe District Facebook page…………………….Yes   NoThe Yearbook …………………………………….Yes   NoTeacher’s professional social media pages ......Yes   No (closed group invitation only)I give permission for my child's un-graded school work to be on: (ex: science, art, writing projects)The District Website……………………………..Yes   NoThe District Facebook page…………………….Yes   NoThe Yearbook …………………………………….Yes  NoTeacher’s professional social media pages ......Yes  NoI give permission for my child to have an internal school e-mail account to be used  for school related purposes.Yes   NoI understand that I may withdraw my permission at any time. This permission form will be kept in school office of the building that my child attends.Student's Name______________________________________________

Parent's or Guardian's Name ________________________________Date_________________ STUDENT – INTERNET/EMAIL ACCOUNT AGREEMENT

Student Name Grade ______________________

School ______________________________________

I have read the Student Acceptable Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my account can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures.

Student Signature Date _______________________

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Parent or Guardian Section – INTERNET EMAIL ACCOUNT AGREEMENT

I have read the Student Acceptable Use Policy. I hereby release the district, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the District system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services.

I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing material that are in addition to the restrictions set forth in the District Acceptable Use Policy. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety.

I give permission for my child to use internet in compliance to District policy._____ Yes _____ No

Parent Signature Date ______________________

Parent Name ____________________________________

Home Address Phone _____________________

******************************************************************************This space reserved for System Administrator

Assigned User Name:

Assigned Temporary Password:

Annual Notice of Authorized Student Data Disclosures    In accordance with the Student Data Privacy Act and board policy IDAE, student data submitted to or maintained in a statewide longitudinal data system may only be disclosed as follows. Such data may be disclosed to:

The authorized personnel of an educational agency or the state board of regents who require disclosures to perform assigned duties; and

The student and the parent or legal guardian of the student, provided the data pertains solely to the student.

    Student data may be disclosed to authorized personnel of any state agency, or to a service provider of a state agency, educational agency, or school performing instruction, assessment, or longitudinal reporting, provided a data-sharing agreement between the educational agency and other state agency or service provider provides the following:

purpose, scope and duration of the data-sharing agreement;

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recipient of student data use such information solely for the purposes specified in the agreement; and

student data shall be destroyed when no longer necessary for purposes of the data-sharing agreement or upon expiration of the agreement, whichever comes first.

    *A service provider engaged to perform a function of instruction may be allowed to retain transcripts as required by applicable laws and rules and regulations.    Unless an adult student or parent or guardian of a minor student provides written consent to disclose personally identifiable student data, student data may only be disclosed to a governmental entity not specified above or any public or private audit and evaluation or research organization if the data is aggregate data. “Aggregate data” means data collected or reported at the group, cohort, or institutional level and which contains no personally identifiable student data.    The district may disclose:

Student directory information when necessary and the student’s parent or legal guardian has consented in writing;

directory information to an enhancement vendor providing photography services, class ring services, yearbook publishing services, memorabilia services, or similar services;

any information requiring disclosure pursuant to state statutes; student data pursuant to any lawful subpoena or court order directing such

disclosure; and student data to a public or private postsecondary educational institution for

purposes of application or admission of a student to such postsecondary educational institution with the student’s written consent.

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________________Date_______________________

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF OES HANDBOOK SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020

I have read the 2018-2019 Osborne Elementary Handbook including rules, regulations, and policies. I fully understand its meaning and consequences.

Thank you for cooperation and support.

Date__________________________Student Signature__________________________________

Date__________________________Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________

Please sign and return to the elementary office. The signed forms will be kept on file in the Principal's office.

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