Civil Rights, Title IX, Section 504

This Regulation outlines the responsibilities of Title IX and Section 504 Coordinators and provides mechanisms for the resolution of grievances/complaints by employees, patrons and/or students relating to discrimination based on sex under Title IX or disability under Section 504. For appeal procedures relating to the identification, evaluation or placement of students under Section 504, see Regulation 2110 - Equal Education Opportunity.

DEFINITIONS

Section 504 - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Title IX - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Grievance - A complaint alleging a violation of (1) any District policy, procedure or practice covered by Title IX or Section 504, or (2) other federal or state civil rights laws, rules and regulations or Board of Education policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex or disability - other than a complaint regarding a student's identification, evaluation or placement under Section 504. Section 504 programming for students is covered under separate District regulations (Regulation 2110 - Equal Education Opportunity, and Regulation 6250 - Instruction for Students with Disabilities).

Federal and State Civil Rights Laws, Rules and Regulations - The Constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Missouri Human Rights Act, and rules and regulations applicable thereto.

Grievant(s) - A student of the District, the parent/guardian of a student of the District, or a patron of the District, or an employee of the District, who submits a grievance.

School District - [Insert Name of School District]

Section 504/Title IX Coordinator (Coordinator) - The employee(s) designated to coordinate the District's efforts to comply with Section 504 and Title IX. This employee's responsibilities include receiving and facilitating the processing of complaints. The name of the Coordinator shall be identified in various District publications and shall be posted.

Day - A working day. Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays shall not be included when calculating number of days in the grievance process. Unless otherwise noted, day will include summer vacation days, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays.

COORDINATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES (Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator)

1. Develop a Section 504 grievance procedure which provides for due process for use by students and staff; develop a Title IX grievance procedure for use by students and staff, provide information about the availability and use of the grievance procedure and maintain a record of all grievance problems and solutions.

2. Develop a job description for the Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator; inform District personnel of the Coordinator's responsibilities and assure periodic meetings to update staff on Section 504 and Title IX activities.

3. Provide ongoing review of District bulletins, catalogs, Board policies, counseling procedures, yearbooks, and administrative regulations and practices related to compliance with Section 504 and Title IX.

4. Ensure that annual notice of the Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator's name, address, and telephone number is placed in school catalogs, handbooks, etc. (See Form 1310.1)

5. Review student-sponsored organizations and suggest criteria for compliance with Section 504 and Title IX.

6. Become familiar with resources/information for assistance with LEA self-evaluation and remediation available from the Office for Civil Rights.

7. Develop a systematic procedure for monitoring compliance with Section 504 and Title IX.

8. Disseminate information about student rights in relation to Section 504 and Title IX.

9. Disseminate facility accessibility information to students and staff.

10. Assure that cooperative training agreements and/or LEA contracts have appropriate nondiscrimination statements.

11. Evaluate present treatment of practices relating to pregnant students to determine compliance with Title IX regulations.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Coordinator shall receive complaints, actively and independently investigate the merit of those complaints, and assist the parties in resolution of those complaints. The Coordinator may be utilized as a resource by any party at any level of the grievance procedures.

Students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment with the Community R-VI School District have the right to file a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with regulations outlined in Title IX or Section 504.

Relevant records shall be made available to the grievant to the extent appropriate under the particular circumstances of the specific complaint and as permitted by law.

The grievance procedures herein do not deny the right of the grievant to file formal complaints with other appropriate state or federal agencies, such as the Missouri Human Rights Commission, United States Department of Education office for Civil Rights, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (employees only). Similarly, these procedures do not deny any right of the grievant to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

In most instances involving a student under eighteen years old, the student's parent/guardian should participate in the hearing and resolution process.

No student or employee of the District shall intimidate, harass or retaliate against any person filing a grievance or any person participating in the investigation or resolution of a grievance.

If a grievance is taken to the Board of Education for a formal contested hearing, the parties shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel, to call and examine witnesses, to cross-examine witnesses called by the opposing party, and to submit documentary evidence into the record.

TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Level 1: Principal or Immediate Supervisor (Informal and optional-may be bypassed by grievant)

Many problems can be solved by an informal meeting with the parties and the principal or coordinator. A student who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to first discuss it with the teacher, counselor, or building administrator involved with the objective of resolving the matter promptly and informally. Employees with a sexual harassment complaint are encouraged to first discuss it with their principal or immediate supervisor with the same objective. If the individual's teacher/supervisor is the person alleged to have engaged in sexual harassment, the grievant should skip Level 1 and go directly to Level 2.

Level 2: Title IX Coordinator

If the complaint or issue is not resolved at Level 1 or if the grievant chooses to skip Level 1, the grievant may file a signed, written grievance stating: 1) the nature of the grievance; 2) the remedy requested; and 3) the date the grievance was submitted. The Level 2 written grievance should be filed with the Title IX Coordinator within fifteen (15) days of the event or incident, or from the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence.

The Coordinator has authority to investigate all written grievances. If possible, the Coordinator will resolve the grievance. If the parties cannot agree on a resolution, the Coordinator will prepare a written report of the investigation which shall include the following:

1. A clear statement of the allegations of the grievance and remedy sought by the grievant.

2. A statement of the facts as contended by each of the parties.

3. A statement of the facts as found by the Coordinator and identification of evidence to support each fact.

4. A list of all witnesses interviewed and documents reviewed during the investigation.

5. A narrative describing attempts to resolve the grievance.

6. The Coordinator's conclusion as to whether the allegations in the grievance are meritorious.

If the Coordinator believes the grievance is valid, the Coordinator will recommend appropriate action to the Superintendent.

The Coordinator will complete the investigation and file the report with the Superintendent within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written grievance. The Coordinator will send a copy of the report to the grievant.

If the Superintendent agrees with the recommendation of the Coordinator, the recommendations will be implemented.

The Coordinator and Superintendent may appoint an outside investigator once a written grievance is filed if the Coordinator or Superintendent is the alleged violator.

Level 3: The Board of Education

If the Superintendent rejects the recommendations of the Coordinator, and/or either party is not satisfied with the recommendations from Level 2, either party may make a written appeal within ten (10) days of receiving the report of the Coordinator to the Board of Education. On receipt of the written appeal, the matter shall be placed on the agenda of the Board of Education for consideration not later than their next regularly scheduled meeting. A decision shall be made and reported in writing to all parties within thirty (30) days of that meeting. The decision of the Board of Education will be final.

Other Options for Grievant

At any time during this process, a grievant may file a complaint with the Missouri Human Rights Commission or with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Level 1: Building Administrator (Informal and Optional - may be bypassed by Grievant)

Many problems can be solved by an informal meeting with the parties and the building administrator. An individual with a complaint is encouraged to first discuss it with the teacher, counselor or building administrator involved, with the purpose of resolving the matter promptly and informally. Similarly, employees with a complaint are encouraged to first discuss the complaint with the building principal or immediate supervisor.

Level 2: Section 504 Coordinator

If the complaint or issue is not resolved at Level 1, the grievant may file a written grievance with the Coordinator. The written grievance must be filed with the Coordinator within fifteen (15) days of the event or incident giving rise to the grievance, or within fifteen (15) days of the date the grievant could reasonably have become aware of the event or incident. Extensions of the fifteen- (15) day requirement will be granted if the grievant can establish good cause for the delay and the interests of justice and fairness so require.

The written grievance should include the following information:

1. The nature of the grievance - what is the event, incident or circumstance that is the reason for the complaint.
2. The remedy requested - what would the grievant like to see happen if the Coordinator were to sustain the grievance.

3. The grievant's signature and the date of the grievance.

The Coordinator shall have the authority to investigate all written grievances. The Coordinator may request that an independent investigator, who is not an employee of the District, be assigned by the District to conduct the investigation. When possible, the Coordinator shall work toward resolution of the grievance. This resolution shall be reduced to writing and signed by all parties. If the parties cannot agree on a resolution to the grievance, the Coordinator shall complete the investigation and make a determination regarding the merits of the complaint. The Coordinator shall notify the grievant and the Superintendent in writing of his/her determination within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written grievance. The fifteen (15) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with consent of all parties, or (3) if the Coordinator is on vacation or is otherwise unavailable during the fifteen- (15) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Coordinator concludes that the allegations contained in the grievance have merit, the Coordinator shall make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to the appropriate action to be taken by the District. If the Superintendent agrees with the recommendation of the
Coordinator, the grievance will be sustained, and the recommended remedial action will be implemented. The Superintendent may sustain the grievance, yet modify the recommended remedial action. The Superintendent shall notify all parties of his/her decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is otherwise unavailable during the five- (5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Coordinator concludes that the allegations contained in the grievance are without merit, the Coordinator shall make a recommendation to the Superintendent that the grievance be denied. If the Superintendent agrees with the recommendation of the Coordinator, the grievance will
be denied. The Superintendent shall notify all parties of his/her decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is other unavailable during the five-(5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Superintendent disagrees with the recommendation of the Coordinator, whether sustaining or denying the grievance, the Superintendent shall state his/her reasons for disagreeing with the recommendation in writing, set out his/her conclusions and the reasons therefore, and notify all parties of the decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is other unavailable during the five-(5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances. If the Coordinator or Superintendent is alleged to have violated this Policy, the grievant may request to bypass the respective individual.

Level 3: Board of Education

Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Superintendent or in disagreement with the proposed remedial action may make a written appeal to the Board of Education. Such written appeal shall be filed in writing with either the Superintendent or the Secretary of the Board of Education. Such written appeal must be filed within ten (10) days of receipt of the decision of the Superintendent. Extensions of the ten- (10) day requirement will be granted if the grievant can establish good cause for the delay and the interests of justice and fairness so require. Upon receipt of a written appeal, the District shall place the grievance on the agenda of the next meeting of the Board of Education following the fifth day after the appeal is received, or at such Board meeting thereafter as may be agreed upon by the parties.

At the hearing before the Board, the parties shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel, to call and examine witnesses, cross-examine witnesses called by the opposing party, and to submit evidence into the record.

The Board shall render its decision within thirty (30) days. The Board shall report its decision in writing. All parties shall receive a copy of the decision.

The hearing before the Board of Education shall be considered a contested case for purposes of Chapter 536, Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri.

Level 4: Circuit Court

Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Education may appeal the decision to the Circuit Court of the County, in accordance with Chapter 536, Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, or to the applicable federal court.

Other Options

At any time during the grievance process, a grievant may file a complaint with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (Kansas City, Missouri) or the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Employee grievants may also file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. June 08

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Policy 1405
(Regulation 1405)
School/Community Relations

Parent/Family Involvement in Education

The Board of Education recognizes the positive effects of parents/families’ involvement in the education of their children. The Board is committed to strong parent/family involvement in working collaboratively with district staff as knowledgeable partners in educating district students. In order to implement the Board’s commitment to parent/family involvement in education, the Superintendent will appoint a committee of parents, staff, and community representatives to serve as the district’s Parent Involvement Committee. The Committee’s responsibilities will include recommendations for program development, parent/staff training and program evaluation. Program evaluation reports will be prepared and submitted to the Superintendent annually by June 1.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1410

School/Community Relations

Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1420

(Regulation 1420)

School/Community Relations

Community Use of School Facilities

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1425

School/Community Relations

School Volunteers
The District encourages participation of parents and citizens of the community to volunteer in the schools in order to serve as additional resources to the teachers and students. Prior to serving as a volunteer, each individual who may have unsupervised contact with a child must complete an application for the position, have a satisfactory criminal records check, and have a check of the child abuse/neglect records maintained by the Missouri Department of Social Services.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1430

School/Community Relations

Visitors To Schools

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Policy 1431

(Regulation 1431)

School/Community Relations

Code of Conduct - Adults

Policy 1432

School/Community Relations

Prohibition Against Firearms and Weapons

The presence of firearms and weapons poses a substantial risk of serious harm to District students, staff and community members. Therefore, possession of firearms and weapons is prohibited on school premises at all times except for law enforcement officials. As used in this policy, the phrase school premises includes all District buildings, grounds, vehicles and parking areas. This prohibition also extends to the sites of school activities, whether or not those school activities are conducted on School District property.

Individuals found to be in violation of this policy will be dealt with severely. Students will be disciplined up to and including expulsion as provided in Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School. Law enforcement officials will be notified and the individual violating this policy will be directed to leave school premises. Subsequent violations by the same individual will result in a permanent bar from school premises and school activities.

Student participation in school sanctioned gun safety courses, student military or ROTC courses, or other school sponsored firearm related events does not constitute a violation of this policy, provided the student does not carry a firearm or other weapon into any school, school bus, or onto the premises of any other activity sponsored or sanctioned by school officials. In addition, persons passing through school district property for purposes of dropping off or picking up a student do not violate this policy if they possess a lawful permitted weapon in the vehicle during this time.

Policy 1440

(Regulation 1440)

School/Community Relations (Form 1440)

Research Requests

Requests for research studies involving students and/or staff of the School District must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools or the Superintendent's designee for approval. Any research utilizing human subjects must be authenticated by the sponsoring university. Written permission from parents of the students to be involved must also be obtained as well as approval of each principal whose school is to be involved.

Policy 1450

(Regulation 1450)

School/Community Relations (Form 1450)

Public Access to District Documents

Policy 1460

(Regulation 1460)

School/Community Relations

Community Involvement in Decision Making

Policy 1470

School/Community Relations

Public Gifts to Schools

The Board of Education recognizes the educational value of appropriate gifts to schools from Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), other civic groups, corporations, or individuals, and encourages their use to enrich the instructional program. Therefore, gifts which may serve to enhance and extend the work of the schools may be received by the District as approved by the Board. January 98

Policy 1480

School/Community Relations

Public Complaints

Policy 1510

Office Methods and Data Management

Records

Custodian of District Records

The Board of Education will designate the custodian of District records who shall maintain, protect, and make such records accessible to authorized persons. January 98

Policy 1520

(Regulation 1520)

Office Methods and Data Management

School District Annual Report

Policy 1600

Private, State and Federal Programs Administration

Policy 1610

Private, State and Federal Programs Administration

Protection of Student Rights

Policy 1620

(Regulation 1620)

Private, State and Federal Programs Administration

Private, State and Federal Funding

All employees of the School District who plan to apply to an outside agency (private, corporate, or governmental) for grants or other types of funds for District use must clear the request with the Superintendent of Schools or designee before preparing an application. The application must then be approved by the Board of Education before submission to the source of funding. Grants cannot be requested that would require District expenditures not budgeted in the current fiscal year. District funds may not be obligated in advance for future years by the terms of a grant without prior Board approval.

If a grant requires participation by children in experimental types of instruction, written permission of parents must be secured.

Policy 1621

(Regulation 1621)

Private, State and Federal Programs Administration

Title I

Parent Involvement

The Board recognizes the importance of parental involvement with the Title I program and will provide a variety of opportunities for parents to be involved in policy design and in the planning, implementation and review of Title I programs.

Staff Qualifications

Reporting Requirements

Policy 1710

Administrative Organization and Roles

Administrative Reports

Policy 1720

(Regulation 1720)

Administrative Organization and Roles

Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications of the Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment

Policy 1722

(Form 1722)

Administrative Organization and Roles

Superintendent's Contract

Termination

Policy 1723

Administrative Organization and Roles

Evaluation of the Superintendent

The Board of Education will evaluate the performance of the Superintendent in or by February in each contract year. The Superintendent's evaluation will be based, in part, upon the Superintendent's annual goals provided to the Board of Education.

Policy 1730

Administrative Organization and Roles

Building Administration

STUDENTS
Policy 2100
Nondiscrimination and Student Rights
The Board of Education reaffirms its belief that every student regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, or perceived sexual orientation be given equal opportunity for educational development.

The Board recognizes the importance of providing each student with a school environment conducive to intellectual, emotional and social growth through participation in a full range of educational programs and activities. Board and staff commitments insure equal educational opportunities in course offerings, guidance and counseling, test procedures, extracurricular activities, discipline procedures and student support services. June 08

Policy 2110
Nondiscrimination and Student Rights Equal Educational Opportunity

Equal Education Opportunity

APPEAL PROCEDURE

Level 1: Building Administrator (Informal and Optional - may be bypassed by Grievant)

Many problems can be solved by an informal meeting with the parties and the building administrator. An individual with a complaint is encouraged to first discuss it with the teacher, counselor or building administrator involved, with the purpose of resolving the matter promptly and informally. Similarly, employees with a complaint are encouraged to first discuss the complaint with the building principal or immediate supervisor.

Level 2: Section 504 Coordinator

If the complaint or issue is not resolved at Level 1, the grievant may file a written grievance with the Coordinator. The written grievance must be filed with the Coordinator within fifteen (15) days of the event or incident giving rise to the grievance, or within fifteen (15) days of the date the grievant could reasonably have become aware of the event or incident. Extensions of the fifteen- (15) day requirement will be granted if the grievant can establish good cause for the delay and the interests of justice and fairness so require.

The written grievance should include the following information:

1. The nature of the grievance - what is the event, incident or circumstance that is the reason for the complaint.
2. The remedy requested - what would the grievant like to see happen if the Coordinator were to sustain the grievance.

3. The grievant's signature and the date of the grievance.

The Coordinator shall have the authority to investigate all written grievances. The Coordinator may request that an independent investigator, who is not an employee of the District, be assigned by the District to conduct the investigation. When possible, the Coordinator shall work toward resolution of the grievance. This resolution shall be reduced to writing and signed by all parties. If the parties cannot agree on a resolution to the grievance, the Coordinator shall complete the investigation and make a determination regarding the merits of the complaint. The Coordinator shall notify the grievant and the Superintendent in writing of his/her determination within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written grievance. The fifteen (15) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with consent of all parties, or (3) if the Coordinator is on vacation or is otherwise unavailable during the fifteen- (15) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Coordinator concludes that the allegations contained in the grievance have merit, the Coordinator shall make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to the appropriate action to be taken by the District. If the Superintendent agrees with the recommendation of the
Coordinator, the grievance will be sustained, and the recommended remedial action will be implemented. The Superintendent may sustain the grievance, yet modify the recommended remedial action. The Superintendent shall notify all parties of his/her decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is otherwise unavailable during the five- (5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Coordinator concludes that the allegations contained in the grievance are without merit, the Coordinator shall make a recommendation to the Superintendent that the grievance be denied. If the Superintendent agrees with the recommendation of the Coordinator, the grievance will
be denied. The Superintendent shall notify all parties of his/her decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is other unavailable during the five-(5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.

If the Superintendent disagrees with the recommendation of the Coordinator, whether sustaining or denying the grievance, the Superintendent shall state his/her reasons for disagreeing with the recommendation in writing, set out his/her conclusions and the reasons therefore, and notify all parties of the decision in writing within five (5) days of his/her receipt of the recommendation from the Coordinator. The five (5) days may be extended (1) at the request of the grievant, (2) with the consent of all parties, or (3) if the Superintendent is on vacation or is other unavailable during the five-(5) day period due to an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances. If the Coordinator or Superintendent is alleged to have violated this Policy, the grievant may request to bypass the respective individual.

Level 3: Board of Education

Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Superintendent or in disagreement with the proposed remedial action may make a written appeal to the Board of Education. Such written appeal shall be filed in writing with either the Superintendent or the Secretary of the Board of Education. Such written appeal must be filed within ten (10) days of receipt of the decision of the Superintendent. Extensions of the ten- (10) day requirement will be granted if the grievant can establish good cause for the delay and the interests of justice and fairness so require. Upon receipt of a written appeal, the District shall place the grievance on the agenda of the next meeting of the Board of Education following the fifth day after the appeal is received, or at such Board meeting thereafter as may be agreed upon by the parties.

At the hearing before the Board, the parties shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel, to call and examine witnesses, cross-examine witnesses called by the opposing party, and to submit evidence into the record.

The Board shall render its decision within thirty (30) days. The Board shall report its decision in writing. All parties shall receive a copy of the decision.

The hearing before the Board of Education shall be considered a contested case for purposes of Chapter 536, Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri.

Level 4: Circuit Court

Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Education may appeal the decision to the Circuit Court of the County, in accordance with Chapter 536, Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, or to the applicable federal court.

Other Options

At any time during the grievance process, a grievant may file a complaint with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (Kansas City, Missouri) or the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Employee grievants may also file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. June 08

Policy 2120
Nondiscrimination and Student Rights
Students of Legal Age Upon attainment of the age of eighteen (18), students will be deemed to be adults for purposes of educational records, placement and reporting.

Policy 2130
Nondiscrimination and Student Rights
It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an individual's race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation. The School District prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation.

It shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding race, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by this Policy.

It shall also be a violation of District policy for any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to tolerate sexual harassment or harassment because of a student's race, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation, as defined by this Policy, by a student, teacher, administrator, other school personnel, or by any third parties who are participating in, observing, or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the School District.

For purposes of this Policy, the term "school personnel" includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.

The school system will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further harassment or discrimination; and, if it determines that unlawful harassment or discrimination occurred, to promptly and appropriately discipline any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel who is found to have violated this Policy, and/or to take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to end the harassment/discrimination. June 08

Sexual Harassment

For purposes of this Regulation sexual harasment of a student consists of sexual advances, requests, for sexual favors, sexually-motivated physical conduct, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when:

1. A school employee causes a student to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct n order to participate in a school program or activitym or when an employee or third party agent of the District causes a student to believe that the employee will make an educational decision based on whether or not the student submts to unwelcome sexual conduct: or
2. When the unwelcom sexual conduct of a school or classmate is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive education environment.
   

Examples of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment include:

• sexual advances;
• touching, patting grabbing, or penching another person's intimate parts, whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex;
• coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force the touching of anyone's intimate parts;
• coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another;
• graffite of a sexual nature
• sexual gestures;
• sexual or dirty jokes;
• touching oneself sexually, or taking about one's sexual activity in front of others;
• spreading rumors about or rating other students as to sexual activity or perfromance;
• unwelcome, sexually motivated or inappropriate patting, pinching, or physical contact. This prohibition does not preclude legitimate, non-sexual conduct such as the use of necessary restraints to avoid physical harm to persons or property, or conduct such as a teacher's consoling hug of a young student, or one student's demonstration of a sports move requiring contact with another student. (NOTE: Where th perpetrator is an adult and the victim is a student, welcomeness is generally not relevant.)
• other unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors, when accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual's educational status or implied or overt promises of preferential treatment.

Harassment Because of Race or Color

For purposes of this Regulation, racial harassment of a student consists of verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's race or color when;

1. The harassing conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment;
2. The harassing conduct has the purpose of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance; or
3. The harassing conduct otherwise substantially and adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.

Examples of conduct which may constitute harassment because of race or color include;

• graffiti containing racially-offensive language;
• name-calling, jokes, or rumors;
• threatening or intimidating conduct directed at anotherbecause of the other's race or color;
• notes or cartoons;
• racial slurs, negative stereotypes, and hostile acts which are based upon another's race or color;
• written or graphic material containing racial comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of protected classes;
• a physical act or agression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to race or color;
• other kinds of aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property which is motivated by race or color.

Harrassment Based Upon National Origin or Ethnicity

For purposes of this Regulation, ethnic or national origin harassment of a student consist of verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's parents, family members, or ancestors when;

1. The harassing conduct is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affect a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment;
2. The harrassing conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance; or
3. The harassing conduct otherwise substantially and adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.

Examples of conduct which may constitute harassment because of national origin or ethnicity include;

• graffitti containing offensive language which is derogatory to others because of their national origin or ethnicity;
• jokes, name-calling or rumors based upon an individual's national origin or ethnicity;
• ethnic slurs, negative stereotypes, and hostil acts which are based upon another's national origin or ethnicity;
• written or graphic material containing ethnic comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of protected classes;
• a physical act of agression or assualt upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, ethnicity or national origin;
• other kinds of agressive conduct such as theft or damage to property which is motivated by national origin or ethnicity.

Harassment Because of Disability

For the purposes of this Regulation, harassment beecause of the disability of a student consists of verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's physical or mental impairment when:

1. The harassing conduct is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment;
2. The harassing conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance; or
3. The harassing conduct otherwise adversely and substantially affects an individual's learning opportunities.

Examples of conduct which my constitute harassment because of disability include:

• graffitti containing offensive language which is derogatory to others because of their physical or mental disability;
• threatening or intimidatine conduct directed at another because of the other's physical or mental disability;
• jokes rumors,, or name-calling beaed upon an individual's physical or mental disability;
• slurs, negative stereotypes, and hostil actis which are based upon another's physical or mental disability;
• graphic material containing comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of protected classes;
• a physical act of agression or asssult upon another because of or in a manner reasonably related to, an individual's physical or mental disability;
• other kinds of agressive conduct such as theft or damage to property which is motivated by an individual's physical or mental disability.

Harassment Because of Gender

For purposes of this regulation, gender harassment of a student consists of verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's gender when:

1. The harassing conduct is sufficiently persistent or pervasive that it affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment; or
2. The harassing conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance; or
3. The harassing conduct otherwise substantially and adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.

Examples of conduct which may constitute harassment because of gender include:

• graffiti containing offensive language;
• name-calling, jokes, or rumors;
• threatening or intimidating conduct directed at another because of the other's gender;
• notes or cartoons;
• slurs, negative sereotypes, and hostil acts which are based upon another's gender;
• written or graphic material containing comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of protected classes;
• a physical act of agression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to gender;
• others kinds of aggressive conduct such as theft of damage to property which is motiated by gender.

Harassment Because of Sexual Orientation or Perceived Sexual Orientation

For purposes of this Regulation, harassment of a student because of sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation consists of verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's sexual orientation or perceived orientation when:

1. The harassing conduct is sufficiently persistent or pervasive that it affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive environment; or
2. The harassing conduct has the purpose of effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance; or
3. The harassing conduct otherwise substantially and adversely affects an individual's learning opportunities.

Examples of conduct which may constitute harassment because of sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation include:

• graffiti containing offensive language;
• name-calling, jokes, or rumors;
• threatening or intimidating conduct directed at another because of the other's sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation;
• notes or cartoons;
• slurs, negative stereotypes, and hostil acts which are based upon another's sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.
• written or graphic material containing comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or members of protected classes;
• a physical act of agression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, sexual orientation or perceives sexual orientation.
• other kinds of agressive conduct such as theft or damage to property which is motivated by sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment or harassment/discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation by a student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of the School District, or by any other person who is participating in, observing, or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the School District, is encoraged to immediately report the alleged act to an appropriate District official designated by this Regulation.

Any teacher, administrator, or other school official who has or receives notice that a student has or may have been the victim of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment or harassment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation by a student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of the District, or by any other person who is participating in observing, or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the District, is required to immediately report the alleged acts to an appropriate District official designated by this Regulation.

Any other person with knowledge or belief that a student has or may have been the victim of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment or harassment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation as set forth above, is encouraged to immediately report the allege acts to an appropriate Distric official designated by this Regulation.

The School District encourages the reporting part or complainant to use the report form available from the prinipal of each building or available from the School District office, but oral reports shall be considered complaints as well. Use of formal reporting forms is not mandated. Nothing in this Regulation shall prevent any person from reporting harassment directly to the Compliance Officer or to the Superintendent. The District will respond to male and female students' complaints of discrimination and harassment promptly, appropriately, and with the same degree of seriousness.

1. In each school building, the building principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, or harassment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation at the building level. Any Adult School District personnel who receives a report of discrimination, sexual harassment, or harassment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation shall inform the building principal immediately.
   Upon receipt of a report, the principal must notify the District Compliance Officer immediately, without screening or investigating the report. The principal may request but not insist upon a written complaint. A written statement of the facts alleged will be forwarded as soon as proacticable by the principal to the Compliance Officer. If the report was given verbally the principal shall personally reduce it to written form with twenty-four (24) hours and forward it to the Compliance Officer. Failure to forward any harassment report or complaint as provided herein will result in disciplinary action against the principal.
   If the Complaint involves the building principal, the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the Superintendent or the School District Compliance Officer by the reporting party or the complainant.
2. The School Board has designated Dr. Wolf as the District Compliance Officer with responsibility to identify, prevent and remedy unlawful discrimination and harassment. The District Compliance Office shall;

• receive reports or complaints of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, or harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation;
• oversee the investigative process
• be responsible for assessing the training needs of the District's staff and studnet in connection with the dissemination, comprehension, and compliance with the Regulation;
• arrange for necessary training required for compliance with this Regulation; and
• insure than any investigation is conducted by an impartial investigator who has been rained in the requirements of equal educational opportunity, including harassment, and who is albe to apply procedural and substantive standards which are nexessary and applicable to identify unlawful harassment, recommend appropriiate discipline and remedies when harassment is found, and take other appropriate action to rectify the damaging effects of any prohitited discrimination, including interim protection of the victim during the course of the investigation.
  If any complaint involves a Compliance Officer, the complaint shall be filed directly with the Superintendent.
  The District shall comspicuously post a notice against unlawful discrimination and harassment in each school in a place accessible to students. faculty, administrators, employees, parents, and members of the public. This notice shall include the name, mailing address and telephone number of the Compliance Officer; the name mailing address and telephone number of the Missouri Commission for Human Right, the state agency responsible for investigation allegations of discrimination in educational opportuniities; and the mailing address and telephone number of the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the United States Department of Justice.

3. A copy of Policy 2130 shall appear in the student handbook and this Regulation shall be available upon request of patrons, students, and other interested parties.

4. The School Board will develop a method of discussing the Regulation with students and employees. Training on the requirements of nondiscrimination and the appropriate responses to issues of harassment will be provided to all school personallel on an annual basis, and at such other times as the Board in consultation with the District Compliance Officer determines is necessary or appropriate.

5. This Regulation shall be review at least annually for compliance with state and federal law.

6. The District will respect the privacy of the complainant, the individuals against whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the District's legal obligations to investigate, to take appropriate action, and to conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations.

Investigation

upon receipt of a report or complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, sexual harrasment, or harassment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, the Complaince Officer shall immediately undertake or authorize an investigation. That investigation may be conducted by District officials or by a third party designated by the District.

The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the individual against whom the complaint is filed, and others who have knowledge of the alleged incident or circumstances giving rise to the compliant. The investigation may also consist of the evaluation of any other information or documents, which may be relevant to the particular allegations.

In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this Regulation, the District shall consider;

• the nature of the behavior;
• victim's statements;
• how often the conduct occured;
• mandatory written witness statements or interview summaries;
• whether there were past incidents or past continuing patterns of behavior
• opportunity for the complainant to present witnesses and provide evidence;
• evaluation of all relevant information and documentation relating to the complaint of discrimination or harassment;
• the relationship between the parties involved;
• the race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation of the victim;
• the identity of the perpetrator, including whether the perpetrator was in a position of power over the student allegedly subjected to harassment;
• the number of alleged harassers;
• the age of the alleged harassers;
• where the harassment occurred;
• whether there have been other incidents in the school involving the same or other students;
• whether the conduct adversely affected the student's education or educational environment;
• the context in which the alleged incidents occurred.

Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violoation of this Regulation requires a determination based on all the facts surrounding the circumstances.

The investigation shall be completed no later than fourteen (14) days from receipt of the report. The District Compliance Officer shall make a written report to the Superintendent upon completion of the investigation. If the complaint involves the Superintendent, the report may be filed directly with the X\School Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations have been substantiated as factural and whether they appear to be biolations of this Regulation. The Compliance Officer's obligation to conduct this investigation shall not be extinguished by the fact that a criminal investigation involfing the same or similar allegations is also pending or has been concluded.

SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSE

1. Upon receipt of a report that a violation has occurred, the District will take prompt, appropriate formal or informal action to address, and where appropriate, remediate the violation. Appropriate actions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, awareness, training, partne-teacher conferences, warning suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer, remediation, or discharge. District action taken for violation of this Regulation shall be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements, state and federal law, District policies for violations of a similar nature of similar degree of severity. In determining what is an appropriate response to a finding that harassment in violation of this Regulation has occurred, the District shall consider;

• what response is most likely to end any ongoing harassment;
• whether a particular response is likely to deter similar future conduct by the harasser or others;
• the amount and kind of harm suffered by the victim of the harassment;
• the identity of the party who engaged in the harassing conduct;
• whether the harassment was engaged in by school personnel, and if so, the Districdt will also consider how it can best remidiate the effects of the harassment.

In the event that the evidence suggests that the harassment at issue is also a crime in violation of a Missouri criminal statute, the Board shall also direct the District Compliance Officer to report the results of the investigation to the appropriate law enforcement agency charged with responsibility for handling such crimes.

2. The results of the District's investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures will be reported in writing to the complainant and other parties by the District in accordance with state and federal laws regarding data or records privacy, and consistent with the privacy rights of the alleged haraser.

3. If the District's evaluation of a complaint of harassment results in a conclusion that an individual has engaged in unlawful discrimination or harassment in violation of this Regulation, or that school personnel have failed to report harassment as required herein, that individual may appeal this determination by use of established School Board procedures for appealing other adverse personnel and/or education-related actions. (See Regulation 1310) An individual who was allegedly subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment may also file a complaint with the Missouri Commission for Human Rights, the United States Deparrtment of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or the United States Department of Justice. In addition, such individual may choose to file suit in the United States District Court or the State Circuit Court.

4. Copies of all complaints of harassment and the investigations conducted pursuant to them shall be maintained at the main administrative offices of the School District.

RETALIATION

Submission of a good faith complaint or report of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, or harassment based upon race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, ethnicity or sexual orientation will not affect the complainant or reporter's future employment, grades, learing, or working environment, or work assignments.

The School District willdiscipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personell who retailiates against any person who reports an incident of alleged harassment/discrimination, sexual, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation discrimination, disability-related harassment or violence, or any person who testifies, assists, or participates in proceedint, investigation, or hearing relating to such harassment or violance. Retailiation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. May 2009

Policy 2140
Marital, Parental Status of Students
Students who are married, pregnant or who have given birth will be treated in a like manner as other students with respect to academic matters, student activities and other educational benefits provided by the District. January 98

Policy 2150
Searches by School Personnel
School lockers and desks are the property of the Board of Education and are provided for the convenience of students, and as such, are subject to periodic inspection without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The lockers and desks may be searched by school administrators or staff who have a reasonable suspicion that the lockers or desks contain drugs, alcohol, material of a disruptive nature, stolen properties, weapons, items posing a danger to the health or safety of students and school employees, or evidence of a violation of school policy. In addition, the Board of Education authorizes the use of trained dogs to sniff lockers or other school property to assist in the detection of the presence of drugs, explosives, and other contraband.

Students or student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of District rules, policy or state law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information provided or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses, if such witnesses are available. Students may be asked to empty pockets, remove jackets, coats, shoes and other articles of exterior clothing for examination if reasonable under the circumstances.

No employee shall perform a strip search of any student. The exception to this would be if a school administrator reasonably believes that a student possesses a weapon, explosive, or substance that poses an imminent threat of physical harm to himself or herself or another person, and if a commissioned law enforcement officer is not immediately available. Strip searches may be conducted by, or under the authority of, a commissioned law enforcement officer.

Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots. The interior of a student's automobile on school premises may be searched if a school administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items, or evidence of a violation of school policy is contained inside the vehicle.

Law enforcement officials shall be contacted if the search produces a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods or evidence of a crime, in any case involving a violation of law when a student refuses to allow a search, or where the search cannot safely be conducted. Parents may also be contacted. A student who refuses to submit to a search may be appropriately disciplined by school officials.uly 03

Policy 2160
Interviews, Interrogations and Removal From School
Interview and Interagation The School District has legal jurisdiction over students during the school day and hours of approved extracurricular activities. The school administration is responsible for making an effort to protect each student's rights with respect to interrogations by law enforcement officials. When law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students during the school day or periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee will be present and the interview will be conducted in private. The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and request an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student's parents/guardians.
Removal of Students From School Before a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by a law enforcement or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official's authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to notify the student's parent/guardian that the student is being removed from school. January 98

Policy 2170
Distribution of Noncurricular Publications by Students
The District recognizes that student expression regarding a variety of topics may be beneficial to the District's educational mission. Discussion and debate regarding serious issues can engender tolerance for diverse viewpoints. The District, however, has the obligation to ensure that student expression is consistent with the District's educational mission. Accordingly, the District has adopted guidelines to regulate student expression in a manner consistent with the District's educational goals.August 99

Policy 2180
Pledge of Allegiance
Schools shall ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited in at least one scheduled class of every student no less than once a week. No student shall be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. October 02

Policy 2200
Admission and Withdrawal
The admission of all students shall be under the direction of the Superintendent, subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
All persons seeking admission to the District and its instructional programs must satisfactorily meet all residency, academic, age, immunization, health and other eligibility prerequisites as established by Board policies, rules and regulations, and by state law. Students entering the School District will be required to present a birth certificate or some other acceptable proof of age. Students who are entering kindergarten or first grade are encouraged to pre-register in the spring prior to the fall semester in which they are to begin attendance. January 98

Policy 2210
Admission and Withdrawal Entrance Age Entrance Age for Kindergarten
To be admitted to kindergarten or to summer school prior to the student's regular term, a student must be five (5) years old before August 1st preceding entrance. Entrance Age for First Grade To be admitted to first grade a student must be six (6) years old before August 1st preceding entrance. However, students who have completed an accredited kindergarten program will be considered for enrollment in the first grade regardless of the August 1st cut-off date. A birth certificate will be required as proof of age.

Policy 2220
Admission and Withdrawal Compulsory Attendance Ages
The Board of Education shall abide by the compulsory attendance laws of the state by requiring District resident students between the ages of seven and sixteen years to attend school full time, with the exception of those students who may be excused from full-time attendance by the Superintendent. Individual petitions for any deviation from full-time attendance shall be considered by the Superintendent on the merits of the individual student's application and in compliance with state law and regulations. Any student age sixteen years or older who drops out of school for any reason other than to attend another school, college or university, or to enlist in the armed services, shall be reported to the state literacy hotline office by the School District. January 98

STUDENTS
Policy 2230
Admission and Withdrawal (Form 2230)
Admission of Resident Students All students, five to twenty-one (5-21) years of age, who reside within the boundaries of the District may attend District schools tuition free. In order to reside within the District, the student must be physically domiciled within District boundaries. The domicile of a minor child is the domicile of a parent, military guardian pursuant to a military issued guardianship, or court-appointed legal guardian.
Exceptions The residency provisions of this policy are not applicable to homeless students, students with only one parent living, inter-District desegregation students, wards of the state, students placed in residential care facility due to a mental illness or developmental disability, students placed in a residential facility by a juvenile court, or students attending regional or cooperative alternative education programs. The exemptions are expressly established by state law and entitle such students to tuition-free school attendance. For purposes of IDEA special education evaluation and provision of special education services a student attending a private school located within the District will be evaluated as a resident student.
Students of Nonresident Teachers and Regular Employees Nonresident students of District teachers or regular District employees may be permitted to attend school without payment of tuition. Such students will be considered to be resident students for purposes of state aid. September 00

Policy 2240
Admission and Withdrawal Admission and Tuition - Nonresident Students
Nonresident students may be permitted to attend the District schools upon payment of tuition provided the student is not barred from enrollment by provisions of the Safe Schools Act. (See Policy 2664 – Enrollment or Return Following Suspension and/or Expulsion.) Tuition rates will be determined annually by the Board of Education on the basis of the per-pupil cost for the preceding year including operation, maintenance, and debt service of the schools.
Within two (2) business days of enrollment in the District by state officials of a nonresident student pursuant to state statute, the Superintendent/designee will request the student's transfer and discipline records from all schools or facilities previously attended and from other state agencies and entities involved in the placement of the student within the twenty-four (24) month period preceding enrollment.
The Superintendent/designee is authorized to share relevant portions of such student's transfer and discipline records with District employees who, based upon their duties, have a need to know such information. Such records will be maintained in confidence for purposes of maintaining discipline and for assistance to the student. The student's transfer and discipline records will not be a part of the student's permanent record nor used as the sole basis for denying educational services to a pupil. September 00

Policy 2245
Admission and Withdrawal Transfer Students
All students entering the District from other educational settings are required to submit evidence of their achievement in the last grade attended. Grade placement of a student may be adjusted on the basis of examination of the student's previous record, achievement tests administered, or other factors that the principal and staff believe are appropriate under the circumstances. A transcript of all entering secondary school students is required before enrollment can be completed. However, a student may be permitted to enroll temporarily until a full transcript is obtained.
Transfers from Unaccredited Schools Parents/guardians should be advised that if they choose to transfer their student to the public school from an unaccredited school, the student will not be guaranteed comparable placement in the public schools. Students transferring will be assigned an appropriate grade level and class assignment based on their educational and developmental level as determined by the principal through assessment of student's age, educational experience, achievement tests and consultation with parent/guardian and personnel from the student's former school.
Intradistrict Transfers The Superintendent may authorize the transfer of a student from one District school to another. Reasons for the transfer may include, but are not limited to:
1. Welfare of the student
2. Disciplinary concerns
3. Curriculum offerings
4. Special education placement
5. Parent/guardian custody
6. Relocation of residence
7. Student of a District employee
8. Transportation
The request for transfer may be initiated by the building principal and/or the parent/guardian. The request shall outline the reasons for the transfer, the positive and negative impact upon the student, and any differences of opinion about the transfer. A request for a student transfer will be submitted to the Superintendent. November 03

Policy 2250
Admission and Withdrawal Admission of Exchange Students
Resident foreign exchange students under the auspices of an organization or association accredited by the state and/or federal governments for that purpose may enroll in the School District, and shall have all the rights and privileges of a resident student during the period of enrollment. Those sponsoring agencies which comply with the standards for foreign student exchange programs as established by the U.S. Department of State are those which will be recognized by the District. January 98

Policy 2260
Admission and Withdrawal Homeless Students
The Board of Education is committed to providing equal access for all eligible homeless students to a free, appropriate education in the same manner as is provided to other District students. In carrying out this commitment, the District will identify and assess the needs of the District's homeless students; provide for the placement of its homeless students in the school of best interest; provide access to the District's programs; and appoint a homeless coordinator.
The Superintendent will review all District policies to determine whether they act as barriers to the enrollment of homeless students. Special attention will be given to policies regarding transportation, immunization, residency, birth certificates, school records and guardianship. (See also Policy and Regulation 6273 – Instruction for Homeless Students.)

Policy 2270
Admission and Withdrawal Migrant Students
The Board of Education is committed to the identification, needs assessment and enrollment of migrant students living within the District. The District's Coordinator of Programs for Homeless Students is also responsible for implementation and maintenance of the District's program for migrant students. (See also Policy 6274 – Instruction for Migrant Students.) January 98

Policy 2280
Admission and Withdrawal Admission of Home Schooled Students
Students who enroll in the District from a home-schooled status must meet residency requirements as stipulated in Policy 2230 – Admission of Resident Students. Grade placement will be determined by an administrative evaluation of records from the home-school setting and assessment of student's age, total educational experience, achievement tests administered at the time of District registration, and consultation with parents/guardians. January 98

Policy 2290
Admission and Withdrawal Student Withdrawal From School
Students who withdraw from school for any reason are required to notify the building principal and provide a specific reason for withdrawal. Each building principal will submit a monthly report to the Superintendent concerning the identity and reason of each student withdrawing from school. Building principals will respond within five (5) business days to requests by other schools for the records of students transferring from District schools. Records transferred pursuant to such requests will include the written notification of criminal charges/adjudications by law enforcement officials for criminal acts listed in Regulation 2673 – Reporting of Violent Behavior. September 00

Policy 2310
Attendance Student Attendance
The Board of Education believes that regular attendance is essential to achieving success in school. Education is a total process based upon continual communication and shared responsibilities among parents, students, teachers and school. As students mature and progress through the educational system, they should increasingly assume responsibility for regular attendance. However, parents have a legal and moral responsibility to require regular attendance at school. January 98 STUDENTS Policy 2320 (Regulation 2320) Attendance Part-Time Attendance Students may attend District schools on a part-time basis as provided by state law and regulations of the Board of Education. January 98

Policy 2330
Attendance Student
Early Dismissal Procedures Students are to be released from school during school hours only with permission of the building principal/designee. Early dismissal of a student may be approved only by the principal/designee. Normally requests for early dismissal must be in writing, signed and dated by a parent/guardian. January 98

Policy 2340
Attendance Truancy and Educational Neglect
The Board of Education believes regular attendance is important to academic success. Therefore, the Board directs that problems with attendance on the part of any student be investigated and acted upon promptly. Truancy is defined as deliberate absence from school on the part of the pupil with or without the knowledge of the parent/guardian and for which no justifiable excuse is given. When a pattern of truancy becomes evident, the principal will investigate and take such action as circumstances dictate.
Section 210.115 R.S.Mo. mandates reporting to the Division of Family Services when there is reasonable cause to suspect that a student's nonattendance is due to the educational neglect of the parents/guardians. Any school official or employee who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a student is being subjected to home conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in truancy will immediately report or cause a report to be made to the building principal, or his/her designee, who will then become responsible for making a report via the Student Abuse Hotline to the Missouri Division of Family Services (DFS).
The building principal shall inform the Superintendent/designee that a report has been made, and keep the Superintendent apprised of the status of the case. January 98 STUDENTS Policy 2400 (Regulation 2400) Student Educational Records (Form 2400) A cumulative educational record shall be maintained for each student from his/her entrance into school through the last date of attendance or through graduation, whichever occurs first. Each student's educational record will include information required by state and federal statutes, regulations or agencies and shall include other information considered necessary by school officials. The District will comply with the mandates of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Safe Schools Act regarding confidentiality of student records and disclosure of personally identifiable information. The parents/guardians of students who are attending or have attended the District's schools have the right to inspect and review the educational records of their students and to request amendment of their students’ educational records.
The District has adopted procedures for the granting of parental requests for access to the educational records of their students within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five (45) days after the request is made. All information contained in a student's educational record, except information designated as directory information by the District, shall be confidential and shall be directly accessible only to school officials who demonstrate a legitimate educational interest in the student's records and to parents/guardians or eligible students. Upon request by military recruiters or an institution of higher learning, the District will provide students' names, addresses and telephone listings. Parents will be notified annually of their right to individually request that such information not be released without prior parental consent. Military recruiters will be provided the same access to students as is given to institutions of higher learning. November 03

Policy 2400
Student Educational Records
A cumulative educational record shall be maintained for each student from his/her entrance into school through the last date of attendance or through graduation, whichever occurs first.

Each student's education record will include information required by state and federal statutes, regulations or agencies and shall include other information considered necessary by school officials.

The District will comply with the mandates of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Safe Schools Act regarding confidentiality of student records and disclosure of personally identifiable information.

The parents/guardians of students who are attending or have attended the District's schools have the right to inspect and review the educational records of their students and to request amendment of their students' educational records. The District has adopted procedures for the granting of parental requests for access to the educational recoreds of their students within a reasonable period of time, but in no cas more than forth-five (45) days after the request is made.

All information contained in a student's educational record, except information designated as directory information by the District, shall be confidential and shall be directly accessible only to school officials who demonstrate a legitimate educatioan interest in the student's records and to parents/guardians, or eligible students.

Upon request by military recruiters or an institution of hight learning, the District will provide students' names, addresses and telephone listings. Parents will be notified annually of their right to individuality request that such information not released withou prior parental consent. Military recruiters will be provided the same access to students as is given to institutions of higher learning.

November 2003

Policy 2410
Student Educational Records Health Information Records
Except as otherwise required to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), records containing student health information will be stored separately from other student records in a locked file cabinet or in a secure computer file.

Policy 2520
Student Academic Achievement Promotion and Retention
The purpose of promotions and retentions is to provide maximum consideration for the long-range welfare of the student and to provide an opportunity for each student to progress through school according to his/her own needs and abilities. It is expected that most students in the schools will be promoted annually from one grade level to another upon completion of satisfactory work, however, a student may be retained when his/her standards of achievement or social, emotional, mental, or physical development would not allow satisfactory progress in the next higher grade.
Retention normally occurs before the student leaves the primary grades. Parents/guardians who wish to appeal the decision for retention must first contact the building principal. If parents/guardians do not accept the decision at the building level, an appeal may be made in writing to the Superintendent. All appeals must be requested within two (2) weeks after the close of school. The process for reading assessments and remediation, and retention guidelines for students who fail to meet the District's objectives for reading, are contained in Regulation 2520 - Promotion and Retention. High School Classification by Credit The Community R-VI School District sets the placement of high school students by the following classifications: Seniors - 17 Juniors - 10.5 - 15 Sophomores - 3.5 - 10 Freshmen - 0 - 3 1. These units of credit will need to be obtained in order for a student to participate in any activity sponsored by a specific grade level. 2. All records will be updated by the counselor at the end of each semester to allow students to progress during the mid-term if sufficient credits have been earned.

Policy 2525
Graduation Requirements
The graduations requirements set out in this policy will apply to the Class of 2010. Students who will be in the ninth (9th) grade for the 2006-07 must adjust their schedules for each school year beginning 2006-07 to satisfy the minimum requirements for high school graduation in 2010.
The minimum graduation requirments effective for the Class of 2010 as as follows:

Policy 2530
Student Academic Achievement Graduation Requirements – Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities must meet graduation requirements outlined in District Policy subject to Individual Education Program (IEP) modifications. January 98

Policy 2540
Student Academic Achievement Early Graduation
Graduation, with all attendant privileges, will be allowed any time after six (6) semesters of attendance beginning with grade nine and attainment of all requirements as set by the state and local School Boards. Early graduation should be part of a cooperative plan arrived at by students, their parent/guardian, and the school. The above requirements may be modified in exceptional cases with approval of the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent. January 98

Policy 2541
Academic Achievement Graduation Requirements
ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE A student who has four years of satisfactory attendance but is unable to fulfill the requirements for a high school diploma may upon the recommendation of the administration, be awarded a certificate of attendance in lieu of a high school diploma. The parents of the student should be consulted before the decision is made. Each parent of such student shall be notified by certified mail or registered mail at the beginning of the senior year of the probability not graduating.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students may earn up to 2 units of credit through correspondence work with prior approval of the administration. Correspondence work can not be used toward early graduation.

Students may earn up to 2 units of credit through the COE program. COE is limited to seniors. Summer school credits (from an accredited school) and transfer credits may be counted toward early graduation.

All students must carry a minimum of 6 units of credit per year.

Students are required to take and pass the Missouri Constitution and United States Constitution exams.

Students must have a C+ or above average for all grading periods in physical education classes to take beyond 2 years of physical education.

Students are required to earn 24 units of credit in specified areas in order to receive a diploma from Community R-VI High School.

Students are required to take the Social Studies requirements in the following order: Freshmen- Government; Sophomores- World History; Juniors- American History

The following criteria must be met in order to qualify for Valedictorian and Salutatorian:
-Students must attend Community R-VI for at least 4 semesters.
-Students must complete the requirements for a College Preparatory Certificate
-Students must have the highest GPA’s in the required classes of the College Preparatory Certificate Senior

Senior Future Teachers of America members may Cadet Teach for credit as an elective. Certain criteria must be met in order to earn credit for Cadet Teaching. May 2002

Freshmen students are required to take one semester of Health and one semester of Keyboarding.

Career Exploration is a semester requirement that may be satisfied during a student’s sophomore or junior year.

Sophomore students must take either Geometry or Applied Geometry.

Students are required to earn 1 credit of Physical Education during high school.

Beginning with the 2005-2006 graduating class, the following graduation requirements will apply:
R-VI CollegePreparatory Cert.
LanguageArts...........................3 units.....................4 units (LAI, LA II required)
SocialStudies............................3 units.....................3 units (Govt.,W. History, Am. History required)
Mathematics..............................2units....................3 units
Science.....................................2units....................2 units (PhysicalScience&Biology required)
Core SubjectElectives..................2 units.....................3 units
FineArts..................................1 unit.......................1 unit
PracticalArts............................1 unit.......................1 unit
Health.....................................1/2unit....................1/2 unit
Keyboarding.............................1/2unit....................1/2 unit
PhysicalEducation......................1 unit.......................1 unit
ConsumerEducation...................1/2 unit...................1/2 unit
Electives..................................71/2 units..............7 1/2 units
TOTAL...................................24units...................27 units May 2002

If the aforementioned requirements of the Community R-VI School District and the State of Missouri are not successfully met prior to graduation, the student will not be permitted to participate in Commencement Ceremonies.

Policy 2600
Discipline
The District has the authority to control student conduct which is prejudicial togood order and discipline in the schools as provided by state law. School officials are authorized to holdstudents accountable for misconduct in school, on school property, duringschool-sponsored activities and for conduct away from school or in nonschoolactivities which affect school discipline. Students forfeit their right to a public school education by engaging in conductprohibited in Regulation 2610 and related provisions. Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to,withdrawal of school privileges (athletics, intramurals, student clubs andactivities and school social events); the reassignment of the student toanother school; removal for up to ten (10) school days by school principals;extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the Superintendent; andlonger term suspension and expulsion from school by the Board of Education.
The District will provide annual inservice training to all employees concerning theDistrict's discipline regulations and their implementation. Annual training will also include, butwill not be limited to, approved methods of dealing with school violence,discipline of students with disabilities, and the requirements of studentconfidentiality. January 98

Policy 2610
Discipline Behavioral Expectations
All students attending school in District schools will be expected to accept theobligation and responsibility to attend school on a regular basis and to complywith the District's discipline code set forth in Regulation 2610. Thosestudents who choose not to fulfill their responsibilities at school will beheld accountable for their conduct. Consequences for individual acts of misconduct are calculated to discipline the student, to deter futuremisconduct, and to provide a safe and positive environment in which studentscan maximize their learning potential. Students who engage in significant acts of misconduct off campus which materially and adversely impact the education of district students will be subject to disciplin up to and including expulsion. January 98

Policy 2620
(Regulation2620)Discipline Firearms and Weapons in School
TheDistrict recognizes firearm and weapon possession as a potential threat to thehealth, safety and security of students, employees, and other persons. The Districtwill not tolerate the presence of firearms or weapons on the premises of ourschools. This prohibition includespossession of firearms and weapons on school playgrounds, school parking lots,school buses, and at school activities, whether on or off school property.
TheDistrict complies with the provisions of the Improving America's Schools Act of1994, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other applicablefederal and state law. Nothing inthis policy shall prohibit the District from permitting a Civil War re-enactorto bring a Civil War era weapon to school for educational purposes so long asthe weapon is not loaded. Studentswho violate this policy will be suspended for no less than one (1) year and aresubject to permanent expulsion. However, the Superintendent may recommend tothe Board a modification of the suspension on a case-by-case basis. Thispolicy will be annually submitted to the Department of Elementary and SecondaryEducation together with a report of disciplinary action taken for possession ofa firearm or weapon as defined in Regulation 2620. September00

Policy2630
Closed Campus
With the safety and welfare of the students in mind, the Board of Education has closed all campuses during the school day. Permission to leave school will be grantedonly for valid reasons, and only with a written request signed by aparent/guardian. In emergency situations, a telephone call from aparent/guardian may suffice, with approval of the building principal. January 98

Policy2640
Discipline Student Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Smoking
The Boardof Education believes that smoking and the use of any tobacco product is detrimental to the health and well-being of staff and students. Therefore theBoard prohibits the use, sale, transfer and possession of tobacco products atschool and at school activities. Alcohol and Drug Use Theimproper use of controlled substances, alcohol and substances represented to besuch is detrimental to the health and welfare of students and is detrimental todiscipline in school. Such conductas well as the possession of drug paraphernalia is prohibited and is subject todisciplinary action as set forth in Regulation 2610. January 98

Policy 2641
Discipline Drug-Free Schools
Pursuantto requirements of the 1989 amendments of the Drug-Free Schools and CommunitiesAct and to the requirements of the Safe Schools Act, and for the purpose ofpreventing the use of illicit drugs and alcohol by students, the District shallprovide age-appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education andprevention programs to all students from early childhood level through gradetwelve (12). (See also Policy 6130- Drug Education.) Such programs will address the legal, social and healthconsequences of drug and alcohol use, and provide information about effective techniquesfor resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. TheDistrict shall provide information about any drug and alcohol counseling andrehabilitation and re-entry programs that are available to students. Studentsmay be required to participate in such programs in order to avoid suspension orexpulsion if they are found to be in violation of this policy. Allparents/guardians and students shall annually be provided with a copy of thispolicy. TheDistrict certifies that it has adopted and implemented the drug preventionprogram described in this policy in the form required by the Department ofElementary and Secondary Education or the United States Department ofEducation. The District conducts a biennial review of such program to determineits effectiveness, to implement necessary changes and to ensure that thedisciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced. January 98

Policy2650
(Form2650)Discipline Student Vehicle Use Building
Principals have the authority to regulate student use of automobiles atschool. Use of school property forstudent parking purposes is a privilege that may be denied due to violation of District regulations and school policies.Student vehicles parked on District property are subject to search byschool officials where there is reason to believe a vehicle contains materialsprohibited by District regulations. January 98

Policy 2651
Discipline Student Dress
The Boardof Education expects student dress and grooming to be neat, clean and inkeeping with community standards, so that each student may share in promoting apositive, healthy and safe atmosphere within the School District. Thisexpectation includes the school day and school sponsored extracurricularactivities. January 98STUDENTSPolicy2652 Discipline Student Conduct on Buses The safetyof students during their transportation to and from school is a responsibilitywhich they and their parents/guardians share with the bus drivers and schoolofficials. Therefore, the rules of student conduct will be issued to allstudents at the beginning of the school year, and to new students uponenrollment. January 98
Students shall observe modes of dress and standards or personal grooming that are in conformity with the educational environment and necessary to maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere for all students. Apparel is expected to conform to reasonable student standards of modesty, and as such, no excessive or inappropriate areas of skin or undergarments may be exposed. No apparel or grooming which presents a safety concern is permitted. No apparel displaying messages that are gang-related, sexually explicit, vulgar, violent, or advocating illegal activities is permitted. Further, no clothing or personal grooming that disrupts, or can be forecasted to disrupt, the educational environment is permitted.

Policy2653
(Regulation2653) Student Participation in Secret Organizations and Gangs
The Boardof Education prohibits membership in secret fraternities or sororities, or in other clubs or gangs not sponsored by established agencies or organizationsrecognized by the School District. The Boardof Education feels that the presence of gangs and gang activities can cause asubstantial disruption of or material interference with school and schoolactivities.
A gang is defined in this policy is any group of two or more persons whose purposesinclude the commission of illegal acts.
By this policy, the Board of Education acts to prohibit existence ofgangs and gang activities as follows: No studenton or about school property or at any school activity:
1.Shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem,badge, symbol, sign, or other things which are evidence of membership oraffiliation in any gang.
2.Shall commit any act or omission or use any speech either verbal or non-verbal(gestures, handshakes, etc.) showing membership or affiliation in a gang.
3.Shall use any speech or commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interests ofany gang or gang activity, including but not limited to:
a Soliciting others for membership in any gangs.
b Requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening anyperson.
c Committing any other illegal act or other violation of school District policies.
dInciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person. August 98

Policy 2654
Student Use and Care of School Property
The Boardof Education recognizes that acts of destruction, defacing, trespassing,burglary and theft of District property are contrary to the interests ofstudents, staff and tax payers.The District officials will cooperate fully with all law enforcementagencies in the prevention of crimes against District property as well as inthe prosecution of persons involved in such conduct. TheDistrict will seek restitution from students and other persons who have damagedor destroyed District property. Aspermitted by law, the District will also seek restitution from theparent/guardian of children involved in such misconduct. January 98

STUDENTS
Policy 2655
Discipline

Bullying
The District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward District personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related context. Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict physical, emotional or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.

Bullying occurs when a student:
* Communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing or via electronic communications, intention to intimidate, or inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose, or
* Physically contacts another person with the intent to intimidate or to inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose. Physical contact does not require physical touching, although touching may be included.

Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to the following consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, number of incidences, etc. Consequences: Loss of privileges, classroom detention, Conference with Teacher, parents contacted, conference with Principal, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion and law enforcement contacted. June 08

Policy2660
(Regulation2660) Discipline Detention
The provisions of a detention program for student violations of policies, rules andregulations shall provide principals with an additional alternative for dealingwith disciplinary problems that occur in the schools. Detention is an assignedbefore-school and/or after-school period, during which student activity isclosely monitored and severely restricted. Students are expected to be quietduring the entire detention period and to work exclusively on assigned tasks. January 98

Policy 2661
Discipline In-School Suspension
In-school suspension is a structured disciplinary action in which a student is isolatedor removed from regular classroom activities, but is not dismissed from theschool setting. The principal/ designee may assign students to the in-schoolsuspension program for a reasonable and specified period of time. January 98

Policy 2662
(Form2662) Suspension
Suspension refers to an exclusion from schoolfor a specific period of time short of permanent exclusion. Building principals are authorized tosuspend students for periods of time not to exceed ten (10) school days forviolation of District regulations.Building principals may also recommend extensions of suspension forperiods of time up to 180 school days by the Superintendent. The Superintendent of schools maysuspend students for periods up to 180 school days and recommend longersuspensions and expulsions to the Board of Education. Only the Board may impose suspensions in excess of 180school days. January 98

Policy 2663
(Regulation 2663) Discipline(Form 2663)

Explusion

No student may be permanently expelled from school without a prior hearing before the full Board or, at least, a quorum of the Board. Unless, after meeting with the Superintendent or his designee to discuss the recommendation for expulsion, the parent, custodian, or the student, if at least eighteen years of age, may, in writing, waive any right to a hearing before the Board of Education. A decision to expel a student requires the vote of a majority of those Board members present.

Due process for expulsion of students shall include the following:

1. Board action shall begin with a written notification of the charges against the student, which shall be delivered by certified mail to the student, his/her parent/guardian, or others having his/her custodial care. Such notification will include charges, contemplated action, and time and place of a hearing on such charges and that the student, parent/guardian, or others having custodial care shall have the right to attend the hearing and to be represented by counsel.

2. The hearing will be closed unless the student, parent/guardian or others having custodial care requests an open hearing. At said hearing, the Board of Education or counsel shall present the charges, testimony, and evidence deemed necessary to support the charges. The Board will expect the principal in each case to be present and make oral and written reports and statements concerning the student's misconduct. The student, parent/guardian or others having custodial care, or counsel, shall have the right to cross-examine witnesses presented in behalf of the charges and to present testimony in defense there against.

3. At the conclusion of the hearing or in an adjourned meeting, the Board of Education shall render its decision to dismiss the charges, suspend the student for a specified time, or expel the student from the schools of the District. Prompt written notice of the decision shall be given to the student, parent/guardian or others having custodial care, and counsel, if applicable. June 08

Policy2664
(Regulation2664)Discipline Enrollment or Return Following Suspension and/or Expulsion
No studentshall be readmitted, or permitted to enroll or otherwise attend school (exceptas may otherwise be required by law), following a suspension or expulsion fromthis or any other school until the District has conducted a conference toreview the conduct that resulted in the expulsion or suspension, and anyremedial actions needed to prevent any future occurrences of such or relatedconduct. March 00

Policy2670
Discipline Corporal Punishment: Prohibited
No person employed by or volunteering for the School District shall administer or causeto be administered corporal punishment upon a student attending Districtschools. A staff member may, however, use reasonable restraint against a student without advancenotice to the principal, if it is essential for self-defense, the preservationof order, or for the protection of other persons or the property of the SchoolDistrict. January 98

Policy2671
(Regulation2671)Discipline(Form2671) Student Discipline Hearings
Parents/guardiansof students suspended for more than ten (10) school days may make a writtenrequest for a hearing before the Board of Education. This request will beaddressed to the Superintendent who will review all matters concerning thesuspension and refer the request for a Board hearing. Inconducting a discipline hearing the Board will carefully consider theinformation presented by the administration and by the parent/guardian. Inmaking its decision concerning guilt and innocence as well as punishment, theBoard will be mindful of Board discipline policies in place, the effect of itsdecision upon the individual student, and the safety and welfare of Districtstudents and staff. August 98

Policy 2672
(Regulation 2672) Discipline of Students with Disabilities
The obligation and the responsibility to attend school regularly and to comply withthe District's discipline policies applies to all students. When appropriate, the District maydiscipline a student with a disability who has not complied with the District'sdiscipline policies in a manner that is consistent with the District's policiesand applicable law. Specialeducation services will be provided to a disabled student if the student hasbeen removed from school for more than ten (10) school days. If a student with a disability isremoved for less than ten (10) cumulative days, educational services will beprovided only if such services are provided to students without disabilitieswho have been similarly removed. May 99

Policy2673
(Regulation2673)Discipline(Form2673) Reporting of Violent Behavior
The District requires school administrators to report acts of school violence toteachers and other District employees who are directly responsible for thestudent's education or who interact with the student in the performance of theemployee's duties. School administratorswill also disclose to appropriate staff members portions of any student'sindividualized education program that is related to past or potentially futureviolent behavior. Violent behaviorand the phrase acts of school violence are defined as the use of physical forceby a student with the intent to do serious physical injury to another personwhile on school property, including a school bus, or while involved in schoolactivities. Inaddition the Superintendent/designee will report to law enforcement officials,as soon as is reasonably practicable, the commission of any of the acts orrelated juvenile offenses listed in Regulation 2673, which are committed onschool property, including school buses, or while involved in schoolactivities. August 01

Policy2710
(Regulation2710)Student Welfare Reporting Student Abuse
The Boardof Education believes that school staff members are in a unique position toassist children, families, and the community in dealing with the issue of childabuse and neglect. In addition,school employees are required by law to report instances of suspected childabuse when the employee has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has beenor is likely to be abused or neglected. Childabuse is defined as any physical injury, sexual abuse or emotional abuseinflicted on a child other than by accidental means. Neglect isdefined as the failure to provide the proper or necessary support, education,nutrition or medical, surgical or other care necessary for the child's wellbeing. Districtemployees who know or have reason to believe that another District employee hassexually or physically abused a student have an additional duty to notify theirimmediate supervisor immediately. January 98

Policy2720
Student Welfare Employment of Students
TheSuperintendent of Schools will make provision for the issuance of work permitsto students between the ages of fourteen (14) and sixteen (16). January 98

Policy 2730
Student Welfare Supervision of Students
Students are to be under supervision of the professional staff at all times during school hours and at school sponsored activities. It is theresponsibility of principals to arrange for adequate supervision. It is the duty of teachers to performassigned supervision. Students arenot to be left unsupervised during the school day whether in instructionalareas or on the playground. January 98

Policy 2740
(Regulation2740)Student Welfare Student Safety
The District places a high priority on the safety of its students and employees.When a student or employee is the victim of a violent criminal offense, severedisciplinary consequences will be imposed. (See also Regulation 2610 -Behavioral Expectations.) In addition and pursuant to the No Child Left BehindAct of 2001, student victims of a violent criminal offense that was committedon school premises will be offered transfer to another District school.
To insure awareness of this policy, the parents of student victims will benotified in writing of their right to a school transfer. Forpurposes of this policy, a victim is a student who has suffered personal injuryor injuries to his or her property as a direct result of a violent criminaloffense. This definition does not include bystanders or witnesses to the actunless they suffered personal or property injury as a direct result of aviolent criminal offense while on school premises. TheDistrict will notify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) of all violent criminal offenses committed on school premises when thevictim is a student or employee. Reportable offenses are set out in Regulation2740. July 03

STUDENTS
Policy 2750
Student Welfare

Wellness
The District promotes healthy schools, by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment. The District supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. Schools contribute to the basic health status of children by facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Improved health optimizes student performance potential. The goals of the District's wellness policy are as follows:
1. Provide a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors.The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school goals to positively influence a student's understanding, beliefs, and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity. A healthy school environment should not be sacrificed because of a dependence on revenue from high added fat, high added sugar, and low nutrient foods to support school programs.
2. Support and promote proper dietary habits contributing to student's health status and academic performance.All foods available on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities during the instructional day should meet or exceed the district nutrition standards. Emphasis should be placed on foods that are nutrient dense per calorie. To ensure high quality, nutritious meals, foods should be served with consideration toward variety, appeal, taste, safety, and packaging.
3. Provide more opportunities for students to engage in physical activity.A quality physical education program is an essential component for all students to learn about and participate in physical activity. Physical activity should be included in a school's daily education program from grades K through 12. Physical activity should include regular instructional physical education, co-curricular activities, and recess. A goal of 150 minutes per week for elementary students, 225 minutes per week for middle school students, and 2 units for high school students during high school years.
4. The District is committed to improve academic performance.Educators, administrators, parents, health practitioners, and communities should consider the critical role student health plays in academic stamina and performance and adapt the school environment to ensure students' basic nourishment and activity needs are met. To ensure widespread understanding of the benefits to school environments where nutritious foods are provided and where students have an opportunity for physical activity, a public awareness campaign that highlights research demonstrating the positive relationship between good nutrition, physical activity, and capacity of students to develop and learn should be conducted.
5. Establish and maintain a district-wide Nutrition & Physical Activity Advisory Council with the purposes of:
· Developing guidance to this policy
· Monitoring the implementation of this policy
· Evaluating policy progress
· Serving as a resource to school sites
· Revising policy as necessary

Policy2810
Student Services Guidance and Counseling Services
The Board of Education supports a systematic program of Guidance and Counseling whichwill be provided to all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. This program will be a total educationprocess with a priority of assisting students in reaching their full potentialin their personal and educational development. TheGuidance and Counseling program may include the following areas:
1.Counseling
2.DevelopmentalGuidance
3.Testing
4.Orientation,Registration, and Scheduling
5.Referrals See alsoPolicy 2815 – Assessment and Referrals to Outside Services. January 98

Policy 2815
Student Services Assessment and Referrals to Outside Services
The counseling staff, in consultation with other staff members, is responsible forthe initial assessment of students' academic progress as well aspersonal/social concerns. Wherenecessary, the District will make available responsive services includingindividual and small group counseling, crisis counseling, referral to otheragencies or professional resources, and vocational and educationalplacement. The District willcooperate and assist other agencies with the diagnosis and treatment ofstudents referred for responsive services. Student information will not be providedto outside agencies until the student's parents/guardians have signed a releaseof informationform. Except as required by law,the cost of diagnostic and treatment services provided outside the District isthe sole responsibility of individual parents/guardians. (Refer to Regulation6250 – Instruction for Students with Disabilities, pages 4 and 5, regardingstandards for minimum qualifications of evaluators and cost indicators forassessments.) January 98

Policy 2820
Student Services Psychological Testing of Students
Psychologicaltests administered to students by qualified District personnel or appropriatediagnostic agencies will ensure quality psychological services in the District,and will protect the educational rights, dignity and privacy of students andparents/guardians. Psychologicalevaluations will be made only after informed and written consent of thestudent's parent/guardian is obtained. A conference will be held with theparent/guardian to review all test results and the student's specificeducational needs in the educational program. Psychological data are onlypartial criteria for determining any change in a student's educational program.Psychological data older than three years shall not be used as the basis forprescriptive teaching or placement. Allpsychological services provided by the District or agencies contracted by theDistrict will be in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulationsconcerning the privacy of student records and use of psychological services.(See also Policy 2815 – Assessments and Referrals to Outside Services.) January 98

Policy 2830
Student Services Health Services
The Board of Education believes that in order to provide for the safety and well being ofits students, it is necessary to implement and maintain a District-wide studenthealth services program. Thehealth service staff will be responsible to their building principal and mayalso be responsible to a designated District administrator. TheDistrict will be responsible for providing first aid or emergency treatment forstudents in cases of sudden illness or injury. Where necessary, and with notice to the parent/guardian,emergency health services will be secured. The parent/guardian is responsible for their child's medicaltreatment. January 98

Policy 2840
Student Services Student Accident Insurance
The Board of Education will provide the opportunity for parents/guardians, students andothers to purchase student accident insurance on an annual basis. Each year the Administration willchoose a provider offering group rates and will make the information availableto District families. Participationin any group plan is optional and arrangements for participation are theresponsibility of the parents/guardians or students. However, all students are required to have insurancecoverage before they are allowed to practice or compete in interscholasticathletics, cheerleading, pompon squads and similar groups. May 02

Policy 2850
(Regulation2850)Student Services(Form2850)
Inoculations of Students
All students attending District schools are required to be in compliance with stateprograms mandating immunization against specific diseases. Failure to comply with District immunizationrequirements will result in exclusion from school until proof of compliance isprovided. Homeless children willbe granted a temporary twenty-four (24) hour grace period within which tosubmit proof of compliance. TheSuperintendent shall institute procedures for the maintenance of healthrecords, which are to show the immunization status of every student enrolled orattending in the District, and for the completion of all necessary reports inaccordance with guidelines prepared by the Department of SocialServices-Missouri Division of Health. January 98

Policy 2860 (Regulation2860)
Student Services Students with Communicable Diseases
A studentshall not attend classes or other school-sponsored activities, if the student
(1) has, or has been exposed to, an acute (short duration) or chronic (longduration) contagious or infectious disease, and
(2) is liable to transmit thecontagious or infectious disease, unless the Board of Education or its designeehas determined, based upon medical evidence, that the student:
1.No longer has the disease.
2.Is not in the contagious or infectious stage of an acute disease.
3.Has achronic infectious disease that poses little risk of transmission in the schoolenvironment with reasonable precautions.
School officials may require any child suspected of having a contagious or infectiousdisease to be examined by a physician and may exclude the child from school, inaccordance with the procedures authorized by this policy, so long as there is asubstantial risk of transmission of the disease in the school environment. A student who has a chronic infectious disease, and who is permitted to attend school,may be required to do so under specified conditions. Failure to adhere to the conditions will result in thestudent being excluded from school.
A student who has a chronic infectious disease and who is not permitted to attend school or participate in school activities will be providedinstruction in an alternative educational setting in accordance with District policy. Students with acute or chronic contagious or infectious diseases and their families havea right to privacy and confidentiality.Only staff members who have a medical reason to know the identity and condition of such students will be informed. Willful or negligent disclosure of confidential informationabout a student's medical condition by staff members will be cause fordisciplinary action. The District will implement reporting and disease outbreak control measures inaccordance with the provisions of Missouri Department of Health publication PACH-16, Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases: A Guide for School Administrators,Nurses, Teachers and Day Care Operators, a copy of which shall be on filein the office of the Supervisor of Health Services and in the office of eachschool nurse. January 98

Policy 2870 (Regulation 2870)
Student Services (Form2870)
Administering Medicines
To Students It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that the giving of medicine to studentsduring school hours be discouraged and restricted to medication that cannot begiven on an alternative schedule. The Board of Education recognizes that somestudents may require medication for chronic or short-term illness/injury duringthe school day to enable them to remain in school and participate in theireducation. January 98

Policy2880
Student Services Student Physical Examination
The Board of Education may require any student to be examined by a physician for the purpose of determining whether the student is afflicted with a contagious or infectious disease or have the liability of transmitting the disease. The Board may also require certification from a physician indicating a student's fitnessto participate in specific educational programs or extra-class activities. Refusal on the part of parent/guardian to obtain the required examination and to submitthe certification indicating freedom from contagious or infectious disease mayresult in student exclusion from school.
Students may be excused from engaging in required educational activities upon proper certification from a physician advising of student disability. All costs of physical or other examinations shall be at the expense of students unlessstate or federal law specifically mandates the examination to be theresponsibility of the school. January 98

Policy 2890
Student Services Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
The School District recognizes that some students have progressive medical conditions that may result in the students' death while present at school or schoolactivities. The District appreciates the difficult medical and emotional decisions that must be madewhen families choose to limit resuscitative efforts for these students. Accordingly, the administration shall develop procedures for evaluating requests by a parent or guardian that the District honor a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order from a licensed physician. At aminimum, the procedures will require an individualized evaluation of eachrequest.
The procedures will comply with federal and state law.A health care and resuscitation/non-resuscitation plan shall bedeveloped for each request and shall include a determination regarding what if any resuscitation efforts are appropriate. Health care and resuscitation/non-resuscitation plans will be developed by a multidisciplinary team that shall include the student'sparents or guardians and physician; appropriate school personnel (including butnot limited to, the principal, counselor, and school nurse) and theirconsultants; and when appropriate, the student. This team will consider the best interests of the student. The team will also address and plan for the effect of a student's sudden death on other students and staff in each school setting in which the studentparticipates. Health care andresuscitation/non-resuscitation plans shall be reviewed regularly and have aspecific limited duration. Suchplans will be communicated to all school personnel who have a need to know inorder to implement these plans.The administration shall coordinate with local emergency medicalservices to implement the plans. September 00

Policy 2910 (Regulation 2910)
Activities and Athletics Student Publications
The Board of Education encourages student production and distribution of publicationswhich can provide opportunities for practical journalistic experience and forthe written expression of differing opinions. The Board of Education recognizes that freedom of speech and press bring corresponding responsibilities, therefore, in its inherent authority based on Missouri Public School Law, itdesignates the school principal as the Board's representative. The principal,through appointment of a faculty advisor, shall provide guidance to students inappropriate methods for preparing and producing publications. The building principal/designee may delay or stop distribution of any materials proposed forprinting or that have been printed which may be reasonably forecast to causesubstantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission,process, or function of the school. January 98

Policy2920(Regulation2920) Activities and Athletics(Form2920)
Interscholastic Activities and Athletics
TheDistrict provides opportunities for students to participate in interscholasticactivities and athletics. Theinterscholastic programs should encourage participation by as many students aspossible and should be carried on with the best interests of the students asthe primary consideration. The programs are expected to be well organized andwell conducted and to have a positive influence on the students and thecommunity. Participationin interscholastic and extracurricular activities is a privilege and not aright. Interscholastic competition may be withheld from any student as acondition of discipline. Furthermore, all policies that apply to the regularschool day apply also to interscholastic competition. Coaches and sponsors mayestablish policies for their groups in addition to those set out by the MissouriState High School Activities Association. Hazing Studenthazing is inconsistent with the educational goals of the District and poses asignificant risk to the physical and mental welfare of District students.Hazing of students, on or off District property, is prohibited and may resultin suspension from school and from activity/athletic participation. November 03

Policy 2930
Senior Trips and Excursions
There will not be a senior trip ofCommunity R-VI students that lasts overnight. The R-VI School District will sponsor only a one-day seniortrip, to be paid by the seniors.This trip must be taken before commencement exercises for the year. The eighth grade may take a one-daytrip during the school year. Theschool will sponsor extra curricular trips such as pep club, classorganizations, music, and field trips. Teachers should obtain approval fro the principal prior toarranging any trip. The Community R-VI Board of Education discourages any fieldtrips that would be out-of-state or overnight. The only exception would be for the sponsor to speak withthe administration and be able to justify why the trip should be allowed to beout-of-state and/or overnight.Decisions will be made on an individual basis and if an adequate num