Elementary Handbook 2008-09

The Community R-VI staff welcomes you to the 2009-2010 school year. We are prepared and are looking forward to a very good year with you. We encourage you to take every opportunity that Community R-VI offers to learn and grow socially.

The faculty of Community R-VI Elementary School believes that our school’s purpose is to educate all students to high levels of academic performance while fostering positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. We look forward to seeing you make gains in your academic and social progress this year.

The staff of Community R-VI Elementary School is excited about this year. We are anxious to build upon what you learned last year.

This handbook has been developed to give you a better understanding of the school rules and regulations. This is necessary in order to create a positive learning atmosphere. We suggest that each student discuss the contents of this handbook with his or her parents or guardian.

We plan to make this a very successful year. Our elementary building will be celebrating the students’ successes with a “Rockin' Year” theme. We expect great things from our students. With the school, the parents, the community, and the children working together, we can! The second to last page needs to be signed by yourself and your child and returned to school as soon as possible.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's life. We are striving to do what is best for kids.

Our Mission
…Through the use of its resources, the Community R-VI School District is to facilitate learning,
nurture individuals potential, and assist students to believe in themselves through successful
learning experiences and challenge them to become productive citizens of the future.

Our Vision
At Community R-VI we accept only excellence from students and staff. We commit to maintaining a positive environment fostering a community of lifetime learners.

Administrators
Mr. Arlen Provancha----------------------------------------------------------- Superintendent
Dr. Steven Wolf ------------------------------------------Middle School/High School Principal
Natalie R. Gibson--------------------------------------------------------- Elementary Principal

Secretaries
DeAnn Gould----------------------------------------------------------------- Superintendent
Sandy Gastler-------------------------- Middle School & High School Principal/PAT Educator
Christy Dry--------------------------------------------------------------- Elementary Principal
Marcia Van Cleave--------------------------------------------------------------- Bookkeeper

High School Teachers
Vicki Briggs------------------------------------------------------------ Science/Golf and NHS
Jim Brink------------------------------------------------------------------ PE/Athletic Director
Brad Brown-------------------------------------------------------------------- Language Arts
Jenelle French--------------------------------------- MS/HS Guidance/Junior Class Sponsor
Robert Fischer------------------------------------------------ Language Arts/MS & HS Track
Don Hanson------------------------------------------------------------ Vocational Agriculture
Mary Ann Burkhalter------------------------------------------- Family and Consumer Science
Emma Jaccarino----------------------------------------------------------------- Tech Director
Rebecca McCurdy----------------------------------------------------------------------- Math
Michael Boedecker----------------------------------------------- Business/ Baseball & FBLA
James Benson----------------------------- Social Studies/ Asst. Girls Softball/ Boys Basketball

Middle School
Bethany Curtis--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Math
Melanie Utterback--------------------------------------------------------------------- Science
Kate Krattli------------------------------------------------------------------ Language Arts
Holly Gemes-------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Studies
Matthew Wessel----------------------------------------------------------- Math/Science

Elementary School Teachers
Denise Becker------------------------------------------------------------------- Kindergarten
Melissa Carter-------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Grade
Shanta Wheeler-------------------------------------------------------------------- Fifth Grade
Julie Hunt ----------------------------------Fifth Grade/Reading and Math Specialist
Pam Hollowood-------------------------------------- Third Grade Reading and Math/Gifted
Nicole Deimeke---------------------------------------------------------------- Second Grade
Jean Robnett--------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Grade
Bonnie Wilson--------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-School
Tori Sims----------------------------------------------------------- Pre-School/PAT Educator
Karen Stone----------------------------------------------------------------------- First Grade

Special Subject Teachers
Bart Bockenstedt------------------------------------------------------------ Special Education
Bob Curtis----------------------------- Elementary PE/MS & HS Girls Basketball and Softball
Patti Pazdera------------------------------------------------------------ Elementary Guidance
Barbara Kibble-------------------------------------------------------------- Speech Therapist
Gayle Madsen------------------------------------------------------------------ Title I Reading
Darla Haines-------------------------------------------------------------- Special Education
Eva Eikel------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vocal Music
Karen Scott---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Library
Sonja Sommer-------------------------------------------------------------- Special Education
Darla Deimeke------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Art
Rose Wilburn--------------------------------------------------------------- Instrumental Music

Aides
Virginia Brinker--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aide
Kerry Dubbert---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aide
Julene Littler------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aide
Trisha Cuno------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aide
April Steffen----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aide
Vicki Graves----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aide

Nurses
LeeAnn Meador----------------------------------------------------------------- School Nurse

Custodians
Calvin McGrew------------------------------------------------------------ High School-Night
Eric Curtis--------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance/Bus Mechanic
Tim Polacek----------------------------------------------------------------- Elementary-Night
Mike (Mac) McGrew--------------------------------- High School-Day/Maintenance Director
Cheryl Snyder---------------------------------------- Elementary-Day/Transportation Director

Cooks
Tina Britton------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cook
Wilma Fendrick------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cook
Barbara Swaim------------------------------------------------------ Cook/Cafeteria Manager
Karla Hilderman------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cook

Bus Drivers
Terry Hall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01
Trisha Cuno-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99
Carylle Ann Folta--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06
Shirley Jensen------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
Cheryl Snyder------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 98

Board of Education
Tresa Hodges---------------------------------------------------------------------- President
Andy Fairchild------------------------------------------------------------------ Vice-President
Chris Bohr------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer
DeAnn Gould---------------------------------------------------------------------- Secretary
Cathy Gieseker--- --------------------------------------------------------------------Member
Kevin Deimeke -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Member
Glenn Jensen, Jr.---------------------------------------------------------------------- Member
Scott Sims---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Member

SCHOOL CALENDAR
July 21---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
August
August 13-------------------------------------------------------------------- New Teacher Workshop
August 17------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher Workshop
August 17----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meet and Greet
August 17--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOE Dinner
August 18------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher Workshop
August 18------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
August 19------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Day of School
August 27----------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Pictures
September
September 4----------------------------------------------------------PDC Early Release 12:30
September 7---------------------------------------------------------- No School--Labor Day Holiday
September 15--------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
October
October 16-------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
October 16----------------------------------------------------------------------- End of First Quarter
October 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------School Board
October 21--------------------------------------------------- (3:30-7:30) Parent/Teacher Conference
October 22--------------------------------------------------- (3:30-7:30) Parent/Teacher Conference
October 23--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No school
October 30---------------------------------------------------------- K-6 Halloween parties 1:45-2:45
November
November 13 --------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
November 17--------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
November 25--------------------------------------------------------- No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 26---------------------------------------------------------- No school-Thanksgiving Break
November 27---------------------------------------------------------- No school-Thanksgiving Break
December
December 11---------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
December 15---------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
December 18---------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 1st Semester
December 18------------------------------------------------------------------- K-5 Christmas parties
December 21 to January 3------------------------------------------------------------ Christmas Break
January
January 4------------------------------------------------------- School resumes from Christmas Break
January 5---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spelling Bee 1:00
January 7------------------------------------------------------------------------- Geography Bee 1:00
January 15------------------------------------------------------------------ PCD Early Release 12:30
January 18---------------------------------------------------- No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19------------------------------------------------------------------------------ School Board
February
February 10----------------------------------------------------- (3:30-7:30) Student-Led Conferences
February 11----------------------------------------------------- (3:30-7:30) Student-Led Conferences
February 12-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No School
February 15---------------------------------------------------------------- No school-President's Day
February 16----------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
February 26---------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
March
March 19-------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of 3rd Quarter
March 16------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
March 19------------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
March 31----------------------------------------------------------------------Spring Break Begins
April
April 6----------------------------------------------------------- School Resumes from Spring Break
April 16----------------------------------------------------------------------- PDC Early Release 12:30
April 20-------------------------------------------------------------------------School Board
May
May 18--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School Board
May 21----------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Day Dismiss 12:30
May 24----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher Workday
June
June ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer School

We believe you, as parents, are key members of your child's education. Your involvement with your child's education is very important. Show us a parent who really cares, and we'll show you a child who can learn. Below are listed some things you can do to help your child's education:

1. SUPPORT THE SCHOOL: Maintain a positive attitude about education, the school, and the teachers. If a problem occurs at school, get the FACTS, and then cooperate with the school to affect a workable solution to the problem.

3. MEET THE TEACHERS: Become acquainted with your child's teachers and cooperate closely with them. You may help tremendously by coming for a conference when requested to do so. Make a point of seeing grade reports at each grading period. Attend all meetings for parents. Learn "what is going on at school" so you can discuss schoolwork and activities at home.

4. CHECK HOMEWORK: If at all possible, provide the student with a "private" study area at home, a place where he/she may study without interruption. See that his/her homework is correct. See that it's neat. See that it's finished.

5. WATCH YOUR CHILD: If you see any major changes in your child (academically, socially, emotionally or physically) please let us know.

6. HANDBOOK: Read the handbook completely. It answers many questions and provides information that will help you understand the operation of Community R-VI School.

7. SCHOOL FUNCTIONS: Attend extra-curricular school functions with your child, especially those in which he/she is involved.

8. SHOW INTEREST: Ask your child to teach you something he/she learned in class today.

9. READ: Read out loud to your child. Have him/her read to you. Teach him/her how to use the library. The more children read the smarter they'll become.

10. ENCOURAGE: When you see his/her progress improve, even a little, pat him/her on the back. Tell your child you're proud of their progress.

11. HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Let your child know you believe he/she can do it and that you expect him/her to do the best he's/she's capable of doing.

THE SCHOOL WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PARENTS. FEEL FREE TO CALL THE OFFICE AT ANY TIME FOR CONSULTATION.

Absence: Parents are to notify the school by 9:00 a.m. that their child is absent and to make arrangements for the child's missed assignments. A note is to be sent to school when the child returns indicating the reason for the absence.

Assemblies: Students will walk quietly and orderly to and from all assemblies. The youngest students should go in first, and be the first to leave. Classes should remain seated until their teacher tells them to stand to leave. Monthly assemblies will be the last Friday of every month at 11:45am.

Athletic Admission: Our school does not have an activity fee. Admission to all athletic events cost $1.50 for students, and $3.00 for adults. One may purchase a season pass which will admits you to all home athletic events. During a game, if a student leaves the building they are to leave the school ground and not return. They may not pay to get back into the event. All students are expected to behave at all athletic events. Unruly behavior will lead to suspension from all school-sponsored events.

Attendance Reports: According to school board policy, students are not to miss in excess of 14 days per year. Exceptions will be considered in cases involving:
1. The student’s hospitalization
2. Prolonged student illness with written notification from the doctor and/or parents
3. Death in the immediate family (father, mother, brother, sister, or grandparent)
4. Educational travel when arrangements have been made PRIOR to departure with the administration. Parents must be able to justify the absence as to educational value. Irregular attendance, unfortunately, can result in failing grades and academic retention, as well as a referral to outside agencies.

Building Use: Classrooms, organizations, or individuals wishing to use any room in the building for a special activity must notify the office. The gymnasium is in regular use during the school day. Students must wear tennis shoes to participate in P.E.

Bus: If you child will not be riding the bus on the a.m. route, you can call the school at 7:00 a.m. In the event that your child is not at his/her bus stop at the scheduled pick-up time, the bus driver will only wait for 1 minute. Students who are not riding the bus are to wait in the lobby until the buses leave, unless a parent picks up the student. All students riding buses on regular routes or on school-sponsored trips are under the supervision of the driver and /or sponsor. Students who become involved in a disagreement with the bus driver will follow the driver’s directions and instructions without argument. The school CAN REFUSE transportation to unruly students. Students may be detained at school to complete any unfinished work if deemed necessary by the principal and teacher. Students shall be given one-day advance notice to inform their parents of the need to remain after school or to arrive early. Students may be suspended from riding a bus because of misbehavior, vulgar language, or other distracting disturbances. If a student is suspended from riding a bus, it is the responsibility of the parent to see that the student gets to school some other way. Students must ride the bus on all school-sponsored trips.

Communicable Disease: If you suspect your child has an infectious disease DO NOT send him or her to school. Take the child to the doctor and have the condition diagnosed.
These are the guidelines in which the school follows concerning attendance with a child who has a communicable disease.

Chicken Pox: Exclusion for six days after appearance of rash, or until all lesions are completely dry, whichever is longer.

Guidelines for Head Lice: All students found to have evidence of a head lice infestation (lice or nits) will be excluded from school attendance until all nits (silvery oval-shaped lice eggs) have been removed. Parents will be given written materials that explain the reasons for exclusion, and methods to treat the infestation on the hair and in the home. There are several products on the market for treating head lice. There are some head lice treatments that require a physician's prescription and some that may be purchased over-the-counter. Ask the pharmacist for the most effective product. He or she will be happy to assist you. As long as the child is treated and returns to school without evidence of nits, they will not be required to see a physician.
The school nurse on return to school will examine the child. The nurse arrives to school at 8:15 and will examine the child for evidence of nits at that time. A parent or guardian MUST accompany the child until the child has been determined to be nit free. The student cannot ride the bus until he/she has been determined to be nit free. Any evidence of nits will require exclusion. A log will be kept and those children who have been excluded and returned to school will be reexamined in 10 days to ensure that they remain free of infestation.

Impetigo: Exclude until skin lesions are healed, or until child is under adequate and continuous medical treatment.

Ringworm: Infected child under adequate and continuous medical supervision may attend school.

Guidelines for Scabies: All students found to have evidence or symptoms of a scabies infestation will be excluded from school attendance until treatment has been received. The student will be excluded one day for treatment and an additional day to allow full effect of treatment. In effect, two days of non-school attendance as recommended by the Department of Health, Infection Control Department. Written notification from the prescribing doctor must be presented upon return to school or the student will not be admitted to school. The notification must show that a physician has treated the student. Parents will be given reasons for exclusion from school, recommendations for the treatment, and have cleaning suggestions to avoid the spread of the infection. The school nurse following return to school will examine the student. The school nurse will do a reexamination after five days following the return to school.

Strep Throat: Children may return to school 24-48 hours after antibiotic treatment is begun. Prescribed treatment should be completed.

Communication: A newsletter will be sent home with the students the last day of the week and a district-wide newsletter will include all upcoming events, selected announcements, and menus for the next week. Any information or announcements you would to have in the newsletter should be turned into the office by Wednesday morning. Weekly newsletters and Community Communicator are posted on the District’s Website.

Counseling:
An elementary counselor is employed by the district to provide counseling services to the elementary school students whenever needed. These services include individual counseling, group counseling, emergency counseling, and referral counseling. The counselor is also responsible for grades kindergarten through fifth learning guidance concepts such as interpersonal skills, conflict mediation, drug refusal skills, personal safety skills, career education, and character education. Parents may refer their children to be counseled for personal situations that require an intervention. Teachers may refer students for counseling when social situations affect student performance for a limited number of visits. In order to seek the service mentioned above, the parent of guardian may call the elementary office to contact the elementary counselor.

Curriculum: The best part of curriculum that can be taught is that of a positive attitude, and a love of learning. The attitude that the teacher carries into the classroom has a crucial bearing on what, and how well, his/her students learn. Teaching from the moment of the student's arrival, until the moment of their departure, will impress upon the students the importance of learning. Likewise, the attitude of the student toward school authority figures and do what is expected of him/her has a crucial bearing on that student’s success with the curriculum.

Damages: Whoever damages school property is responsible for its replacement, and for accepting the negative consequences listed in the Discipline Plan.

Discipline: The school staff has authority over all students on school grounds at all times, and over all students during school-sponsored trips and activities. Students are expected to follow the school rules. The staff and administration of Community R-VI believe that you (the student) deserve the best possible learning environment. In order to provide this, we will maintain a well-disciplined environment.
Discipline in our school is based on common sense, respect for others, and fairness. Your main goal in school is to obtain an education. To learn the most you can in any one class requires being able to listen, participate, share and concentrate without interference. You'll find most problems in a classroom center around people disrupting others. This school protects your rights to an education without interference. Much like home, there are persons who are in authority. Teachers have made it their business to study young people as well as the curriculum that they will teach. Their goal is your welfare. Their main interest is you.
You are responsible for your behavior; you will pay the consequences if you so choose to break the rules. You will be judged for what you ARE as well as what you KNOW. Almost every instance of misbehavior in school distracts from someone's education. Therefore, an unacceptable action becomes costly to people other than the person guilty of the act.

Dress Code: The Board of Education and the administration feel that the home should exercise the necessary authority to establish proper dressing habits. Parents of students in the elementary should decide what their children would wear to school as long as students are neat, clean, and not disruptive to learning. It is our philosophy not to deny any student the educational opportunities provided by the school district. However, it is the Board of Education's responsibility to see that the proper atmosphere is maintained so that all students have an opportunity to learn.
Students are to display personal cleanliness and wear appropriate clothing at all times. At no time should a student’s dress be disruptive to the educational process. Any manner of appearance that disrupts the learning process of the Community R-VI District is not acceptable.
Sponsors of student activities, or teachers of certain classes, may require a stricter dress code to encourage safety and proper performance.
All students must be fully clothed, neat, and clean, for the health and welfare of all. Clothes must be in good taste, with no derogatory patches or slogans (avoid topics of: drugs, alcohol, sex, violence). Parents and students should adhere to the following guidelines:
1) Shoes or sandals must be worn. Students may not wear shoes with rollers.
2) Shirts and blouses must be kept buttoned, except when worn over other shirt as a layered look.
3) Garments must overlap sufficiently so that during normal movement and sitting the midriff is not exposed.
4) No clothing may be worn with writing, drawings, or emblems that are obscene, derogatory, gang-related, or racially offensive.
5) Halters, backless clothing, swimsuits, or see though garments will not be permitted at school. 6) Tight fitting shorts or pants (such as biker shorts or stretch pants) and extremely short or revealing shorts will not be permitted. Trousers, pants and jeans must be pulled to an appropriate level, zippered and fastened. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR UNDERWEAR. Sagging pants are a safety hazard as they restrict a child’s movement.
7) Students may not wear bandannas, hat, or caps in the school building.

Drills: Fire, earthquake, tornado, and lockdown drills will be held periodically. The intercom/alarm system will notify the classrooms of the drills. Follow the procedure diagram and remain at the indicated place of safety until told the drill is over. Students are to be quiet during the entire drill. All students are to stay with their teacher unless instructed to do other wise by the teacher or principal.

Emergency Closing of Schools: Whenever it becomes necessary to close or alter the bus schedule for emergencies such as snow or ice storms, dense fog, extreme heat, failure of the heating plant, etc., the following policies will be followed:
1) The announcement will be made on the following radio stations KXEO-AM (1340), KWWR-FM (95.7), KPLA-FM (101.5), and the following television stations KOMU (Channel 8), and KMIZ (Channel 17) as soon as the seriousness of the emergency can be determined.
2) If school is dismissed during the day, it will usually be at 1:15 p.m. unless the emerge3ncy warrants an earlier closing. In case of an early closing, a notice will be given on the radio.
3) During inclement weather, please listen to the radio, as any alteration to the school hours will be announced.

Emergency Plans: The superintendent has the responsibility of developing and maintaining the district's emergency plans. Emergency preparedness drills (fire, severe weather, tornado, bomb threat, civil emergency) will be developed by the superintendent in cooperation with the building principals. A sufficient number of drills will be conducted in each building to give instruction and practice in proper actions by staff and students.

Extra Curricular Activities: The Board of Education, teachers, staff, and administrators at Community R-VI Schools are committed to good sportsmanship. Extra-curricular activities are provided for the education and social experience of the student and school community. We hope to have as many students as possible attending all events at school. However, it is important that the students remember appropriate behavior is a MUST. Attendance at games, plays, dances, and etc. is a privilege that Community R-VI offers the student body.

Sportsmanship: Sportsmanship is an integral part of any extra-curricular activity. Every student that walks away from an activity has learned something about sportsmanship, whether it’s good or bad. Teaching good sportsmanship is a challenge for every school. All participants and spectators are involved in the challenge of sportsmanship. Each person is responsible for individual actions and are asked to display good sportsmanship in all athletic and activity endeavors. Sportsmanship is key to successful program.

Simple Guidelines: When attending extra-curricular activities, the regular school day Code of Conduct should be followed. Wherever Community R-VI is participating in an extra-curricular activity, students are subject to the rules and regulations of Community R-VI Schools. Any student who leaves the building during an event will not be readmitted. Additionally, any student who goes outside is to leave the school grounds. When you arrive at an activity, you are expected to sit and watch the activity. Stereos and jam boxes are inappropriate and should not interfere with the activity. Very simple put--if you don't want to sit and watch the game without being offensive and rude to others--then don't come to the game.

Consequences:
1st offense: The student will be asked to stop behavior (if the behavior is extreme, more severe consequences could occur) and the student's parents will be notified.
2nd offense: If there is a second offense, during the year, the student will be asked to leave the activity, and the student's parents will be notified.
3rd offense: If there is a third offense, during the year, the student will no longer be allowed to attend extra-curricular activities (including athletic events) for the rest of the school year and the student's parents will be notified.

Fund-raising: The only door-to-door sales permitted are raffle tickets for the craft fair in the fall. No items are to be sold during class time.

Kindergarten - First Grade Checklist of Outcomes

2-5 Grades
A = 95-100
A- = 90-94
B+ = 87-89
B = 86-86
B- = 83-86
C+ = 77-79
C = 70-72
C- = 73-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 63-66
D- = 60-62
F = 0-59

Grievances:
Problems are easier to resolve if those presenting them also present a solution. Staff members and parents are to attempt to solve problems between themselves first. If not solved, problems are then taken to the principal. If the problem is not resolved in a reasonable length of time, the superintendent is to be contacted. If the superintendent cannot resolve the problem, it is taken to the School Board.

Homework:
Homework is valuable to students if it is in balance with classroom work and if it is given for the proper purpose. The purpose of homework is to review and solidify learning experiences that have already gone on in the classroom. Homework is given to the student as practice of what has been taught in order to effectively learn that concept. Since this is meant to be a learning strategy, homework should be tailored for the age group, and not be excessive. Many of our students ride a bus an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening plus participating in extra-curricular events. If homework assignments are excessively long, lasting educational values are not likely to be obtained.

Student Injury or Illness:
A student who is too ill to remain in class or who has been injured will be sent to the school nurse. If it is necessary for the student to go home, the school nurse will contact the parents. If you child shows symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting or has an oral temperature greater than 99.4 F, consider him/her contagious. Please keep the child out of school for 24 hours after she/he is symptom free.

Insurance:
Forms for students insurance are to be distributed to all students after school begins. Please contact the school if your child did not bring home an insurance form and another form will be sent to you.

Lost and Found:
The office will keep lost and found items until the end of the school year. If a student is missing an item, they may come to the office (with a pass) during a recess, before school or break time. We encourage parents to check lost and found for items that their child is missing.

Lockers:
A locker is assigned to each student at the beginning of the year. This is the only locker the student is to use during the year unless another is assigned by the principal or teacher. Each student is responsible for his/her locker and possessions. No beverages are to be in the lockers. The lockers are property of the Community R-VI School District and are subject to inspection by authorized school personnel at any time without warning. The school is not responsible for stolen items. Students may use a lock that is opened with a key, to secure their locker. However, the student must provide his/her own lock, a key for the office, a key for the locker partner (if applicable), and the classroom teacher. If a student chooses not to have a lock, the school is not responsible for loss or theft of any articles. Students in 3rd grade and above must sign an acknowledgement concerning the use of student lockers. The acknowledgement states that students and parents need to understand that:
1) Student lockers are the property of the Community R-VI School District,
2) Student lockers remain at all times under the control of the Community R-VI School District,
3) Students are expected to assume full responsibility for their locker, and
4) The Community R-VI School District retains the right to inspect student lockers for any reason at any time with notice, with student consent, and without a search warrant.

Make-up Work:
In the case of absence, students will be allowed one make-up day for each excused day he/she was gone to complete homework. Make-up work will not be accepted after that time, unless the teacher provides special extension. If a student misses a class or a day/days of school, the teacher will supply the student with the make-up work. Make-up work does not apply in case of suspension. If your child is absent, please notify the office prior to lunch how the homework is to be sent.

Meals:
Lunch prices for students K to 5th are $6.25 weekly or $1.25 if paid by the day. Adults will pay $2.00 per day for a school lunch. On most days an alternate lunch is available for students in grades K to 5th. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are available as an alternate every day. Milk is included with the lunch. Extra milk costs $.25. Breakfast prices for students K to 5th are $5.00 weekly or $1.00 a day. An adult will pay $1.25 per day for breakfast. The office will handle the free/reduced lunch process. Kindergarten students may purchase snack milk in the afternoon. Cost for snack milk is $10.00 a quarter. At the beginning of the school year, each student is issued a meal card. There will be a $3.00 fee assessed to replace lost or damaged meal card. No gum, candy, or soda will be allowed in the elementary building except for parties or as a reward given by a teacher.

Parent Requests for Classroom Teachers:
Placement of children in classes for the next school year is of great importance. The staff considers many factors when placements are made. These include: learning styles, personalities, learning difficulties, social behavior, academic achievement, and ratio of boys to girls. Requests from parents for specific classroom teachers are discouraged based on the following problems which have been experienced: lopsided academic division, students asking parents to request a particular teacher, changing class division to accommodate requests can present a difficult social structure, and requests for teachers can become a popularity contest. However, there are justifiable situations whereby parent requests may be warranted and should be considered. A request must be written and submitted by June 1, of the current school year. Specific reasons for the request must be outlined. Each request will be reviewed by the building principal on an individual basis.

Parties:
Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day are the holidays celebrated at school from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. for grade K to 5th. Special parties are discouraged, and must have the principal's permission to take place. The district does not pay for these parties. Gum is not allowed in the elementary building. No candy or soda will be allowed in the elementary building except for parties or as a reward given by a teacher.

P.E.:
A doctor's excuse is needed if a child is not able to participate in P.E. for more than 3 consecutive days. Students must wear tennis shoes to play in P.E.

Perfect Attendance:
Any student who has not missed more than a total of 3 hours during the school year will be considered to have perfect attendance. Perfect attendance certificates will be awarded during the awards ceremony at the end of school to those students who have perfect attendance.

Personal Items:
Students are not to bring valuable items to school, as the school does not assume responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items. Radios, jam boxes, cassette players, game boys, etc. are not to be brought to school.

Reading Circle Certificate Requirements:
Following is listed the number of books that a child must read in order to receive a Reading Circle Certificate. The total number of books that a child must read has been listed by grade level and has been broken into the number of fiction and non-fiction books required.

	K	1	2	3	4	5
Fiction				11	12	13
Nonfiction				5	6	7
Total	10	12	14	16	18	20

Recess:
All elementary students are to go outside for recess unless the teacher to finish work keeps them in, or the parents send a note requesting that the student stay in for health reasons. Every student must have a warm coat that closes securely, a head covering, and gloves or mittens during cold weather. Students are not to be on the equipment unless under the supervision of a school official.

Reporting Grades:
The grade cards go out at the end of each quarter to each student who has attended 20 days of that quarter. Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home the fourth week of each quarter to inform the parents of both the academic, and behavioral progress of their child.

Restrooms:
Students are not to be allowed to linger in any unsupervised area. Regular restroom breaks are taken by the entire class to eliminate any student from wandering the halls unsupervised. Noise is an open invitation to the teacher to enter either restroom.

School Hours:
Students are not to be in the building before 7:30 am. In order to assure all students are safe and accounted for, PARENTS ARE URGED NOT TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN PRIOR TO THIS TIME. The warning bell at 8:06 indicates that students are to go straight to class. Classes begin immediately thereafter. Students are not to leave until 2:55. The instruction time MUST be guarded from all interruptions. Students should be taken out of class ONLY for emergencies. If such an emergency should occur, the parent or guardian must sign a note explaining why and when the student must leave. Parents must then go to the office to pick up their child. Parents are to sign the checkout form in the office when bringing students in late or taking them out early. Parents who pick up their children after school must park in the back lot for the children's safety.

Student Evaluation Forms:
Occasionally parents will request that a teacher fill out an evaluation form for a doctor or other agencies outside the school. All evaluations forms must accompany a note from the doctor or agencies requesting the information. All forms will be mailed to the doctor or agency and will not be given to the parent.

Suspension:
Any student who is suspended will be barred from all extra-curricular activities during that time.

Telephone:
Instruction time is not to be interrupted by telephone calls, except in an emergency. The caller will be asked to leave a message to be delivered later. Students are to use the telephone only in an emergency. Students will not be allowed to use the phone to make arrangements to have friends over after school.

Testing:
Tests should be used as tools to improve instruction. The result may be a change in teaching strategies, or the identification of those who do not understand a concept, so that they may be re-taught. Special Education teachers will administer tests only to those students who have it written in his/her I.E.P. Any test that is to be administered by a Special Education teacher will be previously arranged.

Textbooks:
Textbooks are provided for the students by the district. Remember that the books are a valuable tool in a student’s education. Also, they are expensive to replace; textbooks typically cost over $30 to purchase. The books are the property of the district and each student is responsible for the books that are issued to him/her. Students/parents are responsible to pay for any serious damage, such as a bent cover, loose binding, dirt stained, and etc. When books are returned to the teacher at the end of the year, they will notify the office and parents if a student needs to pay for any damages he/she may have incurred. All damaged/lost book fees must be paid before the students will receive their end of the year report card. Following are the guidelines for charges for damages to books by students.
Lost book 5/5 replacement cost...1st year
Lost book 5/5 replacement cost...2nd year
Lost book 4/5 replacement cost...3rd year
Lost book 3/5 replacement cost...Over 3 years
Slight marking or 1 page torn--$1 for books 1 or 2 years old
Slight marking or 1 page torn--$.50 for books over 3 years old
Dirty, cover bent, binding loose or other serious damage will be computed on replacement cost schedule above.

Visitors:
Guest speakers and every other visitor must check in at the office immediately upon entering the building. Visitors will be asked to sign in upon arrival and wear a “Visitor’s Badge” while in the building. They will return the badge when they sign out and exit.

Withdrawal:
The office must be notified when a student plans to terminate his/her attendance at this school. The students must pay all debts, and return borrowed materials prior to the release of permanent records to another school.

Workroom:
This room is maintained for faculty and staff only. Students are never to use this room.

Only the school nurse or the principal's designee will administer medication, if under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours without the parent at school to administer it.
Guidelines:
1. Instructions written and signed by the parent, and a note signed by the physician, which include the following are required: child's name, name and purpose of medication, time, and dosage to administer, date to terminate administration of medication.
2. Non-prescription medication may be sent to the school nurse for proper administration if the above instructions are written and signed by the parent.
3. Parents are to keep the school nurse informed of the status of their child's health, and all medication changes.
4. The school nurse will inform the appropriate school personnel of medication procedures, and keep a record of the administration of medication. He/she will keep all medication in a locked cabinet and discard or return unused medication when time to terminate its administration.
5. The school district may refuse requests to oversee the administration of medication to anyone at any time.
6. Students seen taking unauthorized medication will be sent to the principal. The principal will inform parents.

Date_____________ ____________________________________________________________
(name of student)

has my permission to take_________________________________________________________
(name of medication)

for __________________________________________________until_____________________
(purpose) (date to stop)

He/she is totake_____________________________________________at__________________
(amount) (what time)

I release school personnel from liability should any reactions result from the administration of this medication.

Parent/Guardian's Signature_______________________________________________________

Physician's Signature____________________________________________________________

(ALL DRUGS ARE TO BE SENT TO SCHOOL IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. A SECOND LABELED CONTAINER MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE PHARMACY FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO BE SENT TO SCHOOL. HOWEVER, "YOU MUST" ASK FOR THE BOTTLE, THE PHARMACIST WILL NOT OFFER IT TO YOU).

The Administration, Staff, and Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District feel information available on the Internet is a valuable resource for our students. Access to this resource carries with it responsibilities.

Students and parents should be aware that the Internet contains inappropriate materials that may be offensive because of sexual, cultural, religious, and other personal convictions. It is the responsibility of the student to not purposely access these materials. If the case occurs where a student accidentally gets in an inappropriate materials he is to exit the location immediately without making and reference to another student or turn off the monitor and ask the teacher in charge for assistance in getting away from the inappropriate materials.

Email accounts are available for all students for educational purposes. These accounts will be established upon an educational server. WE do NOT guarantee the privacy of this Email account. The following policies apply to Email:
· Students will NOT be allowed to access web-based personal Email accounts using any computer within the system, this includes all Hotmail, Excite, Yahoo, and any other web-based email service other the one provided by the school;
· Nothing of commercial nature (no buying or selling of any kind);
· No chain letters;
· No offensive words of sexual or cultural context.

Students will not participate in Chat Groups or Chat Rooms unless directly under the supervision of a teacher in an activity that is of educational nature.

Offenses of the above policy will result in the following:
The first documented offense will result in notification of the parent/guardian and removal from the network access for one week.
The second offense will result in removal of access to the network for the remainder of the school year.

We ask for parent/guardian signature on this form prior to their child being issued a password and access to the Internet. The school will do everything possible to prevent misuse of the Internet, but the ultimate responsibility belongs to the student.

__________________________ ________________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

DISASTER DRILLS

Disaster drills are conducted periodically and are important safety precautions. It is essential that when the signal is given everyone evacuate the building as quickly and quietly as possible.

Fire Drill
Upon hearing the signal, everyone should immediately stop what he or she are doing and evacuate the building according to the fire drill evacuation plan on the following page. Teachers will be responsible for taking roll; therefore, they must take their grade book. It is imperative that everyone knows the evacuation procedure for each area they work during the day. Absolutely no stopping at lockers or restrooms, students should leave their books on their desks. Girls can take their purse if they can readily access them.
All exits should be cleared at least 200 feet. As soon a teacher's class has cleared the exits, the teacher should take roll; any missing students need to be reported to the principal, immediately. If the building is on fire, the speed and accuracy with which this report is made could save a life.

Tornado Drill
Upon hearing the signal, everyone should move quickly through the halls, stay near the sides of the halls and remain silent as they proceed to their designation. Students should leave all books on their desks, absolutely no stopping at lockers or restrooms. When the students have reached their destination they should kneel on the floor, put their heads on their knees and cover their heads with their arms. Everyone is must remain silent. Teachers will need to make certain decisions concerning the changing of lines during the evacuations. The most important part of the plan is to keep the lines moving and getting to their destinations quickly and orderly. Teachers should take their grade book so that roll can be taken.
Always: Stay away from doors and windows.

Earthquake Drill
Upon given the signal everyone should move quickly and quietly away from the windows or other potential hazards. Get under the desk or other shelter or against inside wall. Assume drop position and be silent so directions can be heard. Stay in drop position until drill is over and until further instructions are given.

Lockdown Drill-Not Immediate Danger
After hearing the signal, all staff immediately looks in the hall and instruct any student in the hall to come into their classroom immediately. Teachers are to secure their classes by closing and locking classroom doors and windows. All other staff is to lock themselves in a room. Grade books and daily attendance needs to be located and checked. All rooms are to notify the office when their area is secure and if any students are in their classroom from the hallway or if any of their students are not in the classroom. Teachers may resume teaching once the room is secured and the office has been notified, as long as the activity does not require anyone to leave the classroom. Everyone is to stay in the area until they are instructed over the intercom system to do otherwise.

Lockdown Drill-Immediate Danger
After hearing the signal, all staff immediately looks in the hall and instruct any student in the hall to come into their classroom immediately. Teachers are to secure their classes by closing and locking classroom doors and windows. All other staff is to lock themselves in a room. Teachers are to shut off all lights and electrical equipment. Grade books and daily attendance needs to be located and checked. All rooms are to notify the office when their area is secure and if any students are in their classroom from the hallway or if any of their students are not in the classroom. Students and teachers are to move to a “safe zone” in the room (Move to the floor, against a wall). Students are to lie under any items available. Everyone is to remain quiet. Everyone is to STAY PUT until instructed over the PA to do otherwise. Please do not call the school during that time!

TORNADO EVACUATION PROCEDURES

Elementary/Middle School: In the event of a wind storm or other emergency, the elementary and middle school buildings will go to the following:
------- All students in the basement will stay in their rooms in the basement.
------- All students in the gymnasium/cafeteria will go to the basement.
------- All students in middle school, vocal music and pre-school classrooms will go to the basement.
------- All students in classrooms on the east side of the elementary building will follow the east wall and go to the basement.
------- All students in classrooms on the west side of the elementary building will follow the west wall and go to the basement.

High School/Agriculture Building: In the event of a wind storm or other emergency, the high school and agriculture buildings will go to the following:
------- All students in the old gym will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
------- All students in the office, computer lab, home ec room, science lab or room, and counselor's office will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
------- All students in the foreign language room and ITV room will go to the new girls' locker room.
------- All students in the math room, business room, and Mr. Browns's English room will go to the girls' locker room in the old gym.
------- All students in the history room and Mr. Fischer's English room will go the boys' locker room, old gym.
------- All students in the agriculture building will go to the inside room (the one with lockers in it).

Library/Art Room/Gymnasium Building: In the event of a windstorm or other emergency, the library, art room and gymnasium building will go to the following:
------- All students in the gym will go to the girls' locker room.
------- All students in the art room and library will go to the boys' locker room.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE
A. Inside the school building
1. If inside the school building at the time of an earthquake:
a. Move away from windows or other potential hazards.
b. Get under desk or table or other shelter or against inside wall. If shelter moves, move with it and stay under it.
c. Assume drop position and be silent so directions can be heard above the noise of the earthquake.
d. Stay in drop position until earthquake is over and/or until further instructions are given.
2. After the initial shock and things settle down, teachers will evacuate classrooms, being alert to possibility of aftershocks.
3. When leaving classrooms, teachers should make every effort to take with them the room book, emergency supplies, and the 2 gallons of distilled water stored in the classroom. Announce that nobody is to return to the classroom unless authorized to do so.
4. Teachers and students will follow the Fire Emergency Plan, take attendance, and when authorized, take the children to designated area (H.S.-front, Elementary-out by bus barn), or re-entry to school buildings when approved.
5. In case of an earthquake during class changes the students are to go to the teacher of the last class period after evacuating the building.
6. School will remain open indefinitely until every child has been released to parents or authorized person.

B. Outside the school building
1. If outside the school building or walking to or from school when an earthquake occurs.
a. Get clear of all buildings, trees, exposed wires, or other hazards that my fall. The safest place is in the open.
b. Assume drop position until quake is over.
2. After the earthquake, if on the way to school, continue to school. If on the way home, continue home.

C. On the school bus
1. Drivers should immediately stop the bus away from hazards.
2. Occupants should assume the drop position under seats if possible or in the aisles.
3. After the quake, if on the way to school, continue to school; if on the way delivering students home, continue to do so.
4. If conditions do not permit such continuation, send message to the superintendent or principal and wait for assistance.
5. In the event an earthquake should happen during the period when a bus driver is home between routes, the driver is to tend to any immediate emergency at home and then do everything possible to get the bus back to the school as quickly as possible.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
*The use, possession or transfer of intoxicants, alcohol and/or physical or mind altering drugs are prohibited on or in school property, at school sponsored activities and events or in any vehicle while such vehicles is being used to transport students for the school district.
*Any staff member suspecting use of alcohol or drugs shall report the same immediately to the building principal.
*If possible, school employees should confiscate any materials suspected as being alcohol or drugs.
*Students suspected of using alcohol or drugs shall immediately be suspended from school pending an investigation. The student's parents shall be notified immediately, as well as law enforcement officials. Confiscated material shall be turned over to law enforcement officials for analysis, and if the material is alcohol or drugs, a decision will be made by the administration on appropriate disciplinary action.

COMPUTER / DATA SECURITY
The purpose of the district’s Internet access and other technological resources is to support and enhance learning and teaching by providing students and faculty with the tools necessary to participate in the type of educational activities which will both prepare students for entry into the increasingly complex environment they will enter in the workforces and will ensure that teachers and other staff have access to the latest in research materials.
Because of the far-reaching implications of these resources, the Board realizes that parameters must be set to assure that activities that are not appropriate to the learning environment do not take place. Acceptable uses of the Internet are activities resulting form specific tasks and assignments that support learning and teaching, promote the district’s goals and objectives and advance the mission of the district. Unacceptable uses are those which violate the rights to privacy of others; violate copyright law; spread computer viruses; deliberately attempt to degrade or disrupt system performance; and locate, transmit, receive, store or print files or messages that are profane, obscene or that use language that is offensive or degrading to others.
The school district is responsible for securing its network and computing systems in a reasonable and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making them accessible for authorized and legitimate users. This responsibility includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the punitive measures for not adhering to them. The administration may develop rules and regulations to help ensure that this informational resource is used in accordance with acceptable guidelines.
Teachers are responsible for teaching proper techniques and standards for participation, for guiding student access to appropriate uses of technological resources and for assuring that students understand that if they misuse them, they will lose their access.
Students and all other users of the district’s computer resources are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal and international laws governing usage of the available technology. Any attempt to violate the provisions of the district’s rules and regulations governing usage may result in revocation of user privileges, suspension, or other disciplinary action appropriate to the circumstances.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The Board of Education recognizes the need to provide equal educational opportunities
for all students in the district. Therefore, if the inability to speak and understand the
English language due to national origin or non-English speaking environments excludes a
student from effective participation in the educational programs offered by the district, the district shall take appropriate action to rectify the English language deficiency in order to provide the student equal access to its programs. The Board directs the administration to develop and implement procedures which:

Limited English proficient students are those whose native/home language is a language
other than English and whose English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and
writing are not developed to a level at which they can achieve challenging performance
standards in a regular classroom.

FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
A cumulative file is initiated whenever a student enters school. It consists of two types of records, academic and administrative, and is a confidential record available only to the guardian, except by written consent.
The academic record marks the pupil’s progress. It provides the basis for future educational planning, parental understanding, pupil self-evaluation, counseling services, and referral. It is a permanent record maintained throughout his enrollment and permanently stored in a manner that will provide accessibility and conserve space. The academic record contains:
1. Standardized test results
2. Grades and credits earned
3. Attendance information
4. Health information
5. Activities, awards, etc.
It is available for inspection by the child, parent, or guardian, (the child only after age 18) in the presence of and with interpretive assistance of, the principal or the principal’s designated representative. Any item contained in this record may be challenged and altered if found to be in error.
The pupil administrative record contains material about a pupil that requires professional and/or administrative interpretation. It is temporary record maintained by the principal, his administrative counseling assistants and teachers. The administrative record contains the following:
1. Correspondence originating from school personnel or parent/guardian.
2. Pupil evaluations and/or progress reports bearing the signature of the originating school staff member.
3. Reports of the disciplinary action.
4. Special services record.
5. Development skill records.
6. Diagnostic evaluations.
The administrative record shall be interpreted by school personnel to pupils, parents/legal guardians, and other authorized persons who present proper identification, approved release of information form appropriately certified, and/or request form provided by the principal.
The administrative record is the property of the school district. It is available to the professional staff, the pupil, his/her parents or legal guardian.
Because this record may contain personal information, the principal is designated as custodian of this material so as to assure the pupil and his/her parent/guardian that this confidence is well placed. The administrative records are kept in the cumulative file as noted for academic records. However, when the original purpose of the administrative portions of the record have been fulfilled, the principal or designated representative will destroy them.

HOMELESS STUDENTS
The Community R-VI Board of Education recognizes that homeless alone should not be
sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment.
Therefore, the district, in accordance with state and federal law and the Missouri state plan entitled Meeting the Needs of Missouri's Homeless Children and Youth, will give special attention to ensure that homeless children in the school district have access to a free, appropriate public education.
Homeless students are those identified as such as defined in the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act.
Enrollment/Placement
If a child identified as homeless requests admission to the school district, the district will consider the best interest of the child with parental involvement in determining whether the child should be enrolled in the district or, if applicable, transported back to the school of origin.
Enrollment requirements, which may constitute a barrier to the education of a homeless child or youth, may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent if allowed by law. If the district is unable to determine the grade level of the student because of missing or incomplete records, the district shall administer tests or utilize other reasonable means to determine the appropriate grade level for the child.

Services
Each homeless child or youth shall be provided services comparable to services offered to other students in the district including, but not limited to, transportation services, educational services for which the child meets the eligibility criteria, such as educational programs for disadvantaged, disabled, and gifted and talented students, vocational programs, and school meals programs; before- and after-school care programs; and programs for students with limited English proficiency.
In the event that it is in the best interest of the homeless child or youth to attend the district of origin, it shall be the responsibility of the Community R-VI School District to provide for the transportation of the student. This may be achieved through the transportation services of this district, the district of origin, or another outside agency.

Records
Any records ordinarily kept by the school, including immunization records, academic records, birth certificates, guardianship records, and evaluations for special services or programs of each homeless child or youth shall be maintained so that appropriate services may be given the student, so that necessary referrals can be made, and so that records may be transferred in a timely fashion when a homeless child or youth enters a new school district. Copies of records shall be made available upon request to students or parents in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Coordinator
The Board will designate an individual to act as the district's homeless coordinator to ensure compliance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. According to the Act the homeless coordinator will "ensure that homeless children and youth enroll and succeed in the schools of that agency; and homeless families, children and youth receive educational services for which they are eligible, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services." The homeless coordinator will also ensure that disputes regarding the placement or education of homeless children or youth are resolved in a timely fashion.
The district shall inform school personnel, service providers and advocates working with homeless families of the duties of the district homeless coordinator.

Resolving Grievances
Level I — A complaint regarding the placement or education of a homeless child or youth shall first be presented orally and informally to the district's homeless coordinator. If the complainant is not promptly resolved, the complainant may present a formal written complaint (grievance) to the homeless coordinator. The written charge must include the following information: date of filing, description of alleged grievances, the name of the person or persons involved and a reap of the action taken during the informal charge stage. Within five (5) working days after receiving the complaint, the coordinator shall state a decision in writing to the complainant, with supporting evidence and reasons. In addition, the coordinator will inform the superintendent of the formal complaint and the
disposition.
Level II — Within five (5) working days after receiving the decision at Level I, the complainant may appeal the decision to the superintendent by filing a written appeals package. This package shall consist of the complainant's grievance and the decisions rendered at Level I. The superintendent will arrange for a personal conference with the complainant at their earliest mutual convenience. Within five (5) working days after receiving the complaint, the superintendent shall state a decision in writing to the complainant, with supporting evidence and reasons.
Level III — If resolution is not reached in Level EL, a similar written appeals package shall be directed through the superintendent to the Board of Education requesting a hearing before the Board at the next regularly scheduled or specially called meeting. The hearing before the Board may be conducted in closed session upon the request of either the Board or the complainant. Within thirty (30) working days after receiving the appeals package, the Board shall state its decision and reply in writing to the parties involved. For district purposes, the decision of the Board of Education is final.
Level IV — If the complainant is dissatisfied with the action taken by the Community R-VI School District, a written notice stating the reasons for dissatisfaction may be filed with the state director of special federal instructional programs. The state director will initiate an investigation; determine the facts relating to the complaint, and issue notice of his or her findings within thirty (30) days to the school district and the complainant. If the
findings support the allegations of the complainant, the school district will be directed to take corrective action. An appeal of this decision can be made within ten (10) days to the Deputy Commissioner of Education. Within thirty (30) days after receiving an appeal, the Deputy Commissioner of Education will render a final administrative decision and notify the complainant and all other interested parties in writing.

MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District directs the
superintendent or designee to utilize questionnaires/surveys to help identify migratory
children in the district. The superintendent or designee shall also follow the identification
procedures set forth by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The district will assess the educational and related health and social needs of each
identified migrant student and will give full access to all programs ordinarily provided all
other children to meet their needs, including Title I, special education, gifted education,
vocational education, English for speakers of other languages, counseling programs,
elective classes, fine arts classes, etc.
If the district cannot provide determined needs, the superintendent or designee will
contact the original or state migrant education office for assistance.

STUDENTS Form 2130.2

Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited Notice

NOTICE
TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
REGARDING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

The Community R-VI School District is committed to an academic and work environment in which all students and employees are treated with dignity and respect. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, or disability or perceived sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Discrimination and harassment of students and employees, whether committed by supervisors, employees or students and regardless of whether the victim is an employee or student, will not be tolerated.

Inquiries, complaints or grievances from students and their parents and employees regarding discrimination and harassment may be directed to:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Community R-VI School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, Community R-VI School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Community R-VI School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production;
The annual yearbook;
Honor roll or other recognition lists;
Graduation programs; and
Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.(1)
If you do not want Community R-VI School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 1]. Community R-VI School District has designated the following information as directory information:

Student's name
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Address
Telephone listing
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Electronic mail address
Photograph
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Dates of attendance
Grade level
The most recent educational agency or institution attended

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:
1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the School principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without con-sent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605

STUDENTS Form 2130.1

Sexual Harassment Prohibited Notice

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROHIBITED

NOTICE

TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS

REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Community R-VI School District is committed to an academic and work environment in which all students and employees are treated with dignity and respect. Sexual harassment of students and employees whether committed by supervisors, employees or students and regardless of whether the victim is an employee or student will not be tolerated.

1.               Sexual slurs, threats, verbal abuse and sexually degrading descriptions
2.               Graphic verbal comments about an individual's body
3.               Sexual jokes, notes, stories, drawing, pictures or gesture
4.               Spreading sexual rumors
5.               Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way
6.               Displaying sexually suggestive objects
7.               Covering or blocking of normal movements
8.               Unwelcomed sexual flirtation or propositions
9.               Acts of retaliation against a person who reports sexual harassment.

Inquiries, complaints or grievances from students and their parents and employees regarding sexual harassment or compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, to the District's Title IX Coordinator or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Steven Wolf, High School Principal
35063 Highway BB
Laddonia, Missouri 63352
573-492-6223

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Community R-VI School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.
The Community R-VI School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Community R-VI School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Community R-VI School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed in the office of the Director of Special Services during normal working hours.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Form 1621

Private, State and Federal Programs Administration

Title I Parent Notification of Teacher Qualifications

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know. Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you, in a timely manner, the following information:

· Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

· Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

· Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

· What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

In addition to the information that you may request, the District will provide to you individually:

· Information on the achievement level of your child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and

· Timely notice that your child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

SMOKING POLICY
The board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products represents a health and safety hazard. Therefore, the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in all District buildings, grounds, and vehicles. This policy applies to all employees, students, and patrons attending school sponsored activities and meetings. Adopted: October 16, 2002

STANDARD COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR IMPROVING AMERICAN’S SCHOOLS ART PROGRAMS
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Goals 2000: Educate
America Act and the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA),
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by
Department of Education personnel,
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under
the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the
law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy:
Although no member of the community shall be denied the right to petition the Board of Education for redress of a grievance, the Board will refer the complaints through the proper administrative channels for solution before investigation or action. Exceptions are complaints that concern Board actions or Board operations only. The Board advises the public that the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials is as follows:
1. Teacher,
2. Principal,
3. Appropriate Central Office Administrator, e.g., Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Personnel, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Curriculum and Instruction,
4. Superintendent,
5. Board of Education. Any complaint about school personnel will be investigated by the administration before consideration and action by the Board.
If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is no evidence that the parties have
attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such
resolution.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated,
misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district or Department personnel.

Help Lines

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters-------------------------------------- 1-800-356-9996

Anorexia/Bulimia Treatment & Ed. Center------------------------------ 1-800-338-BTEC
(1-800-338-2832)

Arthur Center-Mexico, Missouri-------------------------------------------- 1-800-530-5465

Bulimia/Anorexia--------------------------------------------------------------- 1-800-762-3334

Charter Hospital of Columbia--------------------------------------------- 1-800-343-HOPE
(1-800-343-4673)

Cocaine Helpline------------------------------------------------------------ 1-800-COCAINE
(1-800-262-2463)

Crisis Line---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-800-856-5395

Domestic Violence Hotline------------------------------------------------- 1-800-333-SAFE
(1-800-333-7233)

Family Services---------------------------------------------------------------- 1-573-581-3312

National Adolescent Suicide Hotline--------------------------------------- 1-800-621-4000

Public Health------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-573-581-1332
(Make confidential enquiries about growth and development, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, sexuality and health concerns.)

Rape and Abuse--------------------------------------------------------------- 1-800-548-2480

Substance Abuse Information----------------------------------------------- 1-800-732-9808

Teen Line ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-800-522-Teen
(Teens talk to teens about their problems) (1-800-522-8336)

Changing pattern of performance, appearance, and behavior may signal use of drugs. The items in the first category listed below provide direct evidence of drug use; the items in the other categories offer signs that may indicate drug use. For this reason, should look for extreme changes in person’s behavior, changes that together form a pattern associated with drug use. (Note: a person who is not using drugs but who may be having other problems may also exhibit many of these signs.)

Possession drug-related paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers, small decongestant bottles, or small butane torches.

Possession of drugs or evidence of drug, peculiar plants, or butt, seed, or leaves, in ashtrays or clothing pockets.

Odor of drugs, smell of incense, or other “cover-up” scents.

Identification with drug culture:

Drug-related magazines, slogans on clothing.

Conversation and jokes that are preoccupied with drugs.

Hostility in discussing drugs.

Signs of physical deterioration:

Memory lapses, short attention span, difficulty in concentration.

Poor physical coordination, slurred or incoherent speech.

Unhealthy appearance, indifference to hygiene and grooming.

Bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils.

Dramatic changes in performance:

Distinct downward turn in work.

Increased absenteeism or tardiness.

Changes in behavior:

Chronic dishonesty (lying, stealing, cheating).

Trouble with the police.

Changes in friends, evasiveness in talking about new ones.

Possession of large amount of money.

Increasing and inappropriate anger, hostility, irritability, secretiveness.
Reduced motivation, energy, self-discipline, self-esteem.
Diminished interest in extracurricular activities and hobbies.
Association with drug-using friends.

Identifying Students at Risk for Drug Use
Included in every school population are some students who are particularly at risk for drug use and its attendance problems, such as dropping out of school, low academic achievement, behavioral problems, juvenile offenses, and teenage pregnancy.
Many of the factors that place youth at risk for drug use are beyond the control of school administrators and teachers; yet educators often become aware of risk factors because of their students’ academic performance or behavior. Among the factors that place youth at risk for drug use are the following:

Family history of alcoholism;

Family history of criminal or antisocial behavior;

Family structure and management problems;

Early antisocial behavior and hyperactivity;

Drug use or positive attitudes toward use by parents;

Academic failure, including dropout;

Poor school attendance;

Long periods of unsupervised time;

Lack of motivation to do school work;

Youth at risk for drug use need more targeted, extensive drug prevention efforts. Schools and community agencies should undertake more concentrated efforts for such students, including special services such as the following:

MC+ for Kids

There is now affordable health insurance for children, MC+ for Kids, Missouri's Health Insurance Program. Now most families can get low-cost or free health insurance for their children.

Children with health insurance are more likely to receive needed vaccinations and get treated for illnesses. Without treatment, these illnesses can slow a child's learning and have lifelong effects. Check the box below to receive information about free and low-cost health insurance for children. It is important to understand that you are not required to complete this form. It is strictly voluntary.
Health Insurance □ Yes, I give permission for MC+ officials to contact me for more information. An MC+ service representative will send me information/application for the health insurance program.

Please submit this request with your Meal Benefit Form or return it to your school.

Signature of parent/guardian:_______________________________________________

Maximum Monthly Family Income

FAMILY SIZE 2 3 4 5
(includes parents)
INCOME $3,123 $3,918 $4,713 $5,508
(subject to change annually)
Some families may be required to pay co-payments and premiums.

Do your children need health care coverage? MC+ for Kids is Missouri's health insurance program for uninsured children. Your children may be eligible if they meet these requirements:

Community R-VI School District
An important message for students and parents
Mr. Arlen Provancah, Superintendent of Schools.

Beginning August 28, 1996, all Missouri public schools will operate under a new state law. The law requires school officials to respond to student misbehavior in a particular manner. It is referred to as the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the purpose is to ensure that schools are a safe place for students and employees. The national increase in violent schools acts by students has aroused public concern. This law is a response to that concern. While Community R-VI School District has not had the same increase in violent incidents as large metropolitan areas, we want to be vigilant in keeping our schools safe. The intent of the Missouri Safe Schools Act is to create an environment of no tolerance of violence and to guarantee that violent and potentially violent students will be removed so serious students may pursue their education.
The Missouri Safe Schools Act requires school districts to establish written discipline policies, including whether and how corporal punishment will be administered. These policies must be provided to parents, legal guardians and students. This Discipline Policy Handbook describes the code of conduct expected and the consequences of failure to obey these conduct standards. In addition, each school will include in its Parent/Student Handbook the general discipline rules that must be followed.
It is important for all parents and students to know that this law stipulates that no drugs, no weapons, and no malicious physical contact will be tolerated in schools, on school grounds, on school buses, or at school activities. School officials are required to act quickly and decisively when these incidents occur. Some of these incidents now carry a one-year mandatory suspension from school. Further, these incidents are required by law to be reported to the police and documented in the student's discipline file.
The Community R-VI School District has practiced most of the new law requirements for several years. However, the new law mandates specific consequences for some actions, expands the kind of incidents that must be reported to law enforcement officials and requires documentation in the student's discipline file. For example, any physical contact in a malicious manner between students may be reported to law enforcement officials. Since age is not a consideration, the law applies from kindergarten age to high school seniors. In all cases covered by this law, school officials will be exercising reasonable judgment concerning what is reported to law enforcement officials. Little doubt exists that we will see an increase in the number of reports to law enforcement officials. Parents and guardians will be informed when a police report is filed.
While this law required school officials to respond decisively, it is important to note that students and parents will assume a greater responsibility. This is an important point. It means that parents and guardians must take care in teaching their children self-discipline and conflict resolution skills. Students must understand that schools, school grounds and school buses are not a place for violent or disruptive behavior.

Public schools have the responsibility to provide public education for children. To discharge this function effectively and equitably, school authorities and parents must ensure an environment in each school that is safe and conducive of the learning process. In this regard, the student discipline code becomes an integral component of the education process and a symbol of commitment by parents, students and school staff to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.

We believe that standards of conduct must be maintained in order to ensure an orderly, safe atmosphere conducive to learning. School personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school or on District owned property of during school sponsored activities.
Teachers, authorized school personnel and volunteers who are responsible for the care, supervision and discipline of students, shall not be civilly liable when acting in conformity with this policy.

All students will be afforded due process as guaranteed by constitutional provisions. The process will be in accordance with state law and with the provisions outlined in board policies and regulations on student suspension and student expulsion. Students will have knowledge of all charges against them and have the opportunity to present their defense on any incident in which they may be involved. If the student is dissatisfied with any decision, he/she has the right to appeal through the following channels: 1) Building Administrator; 2) Superintendent of Schools; and 3) Board of Education. Appeals to the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Board of Education will follow board policy 2671, Student Discipline Hearings.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Students who are determined disabled will be disciplined in accordance with board policy 2672, Discipline of Students with Disabilities.
Prior to implementing a long term suspension (more than 10 days) or short term suspension that would result cumulatively in more than 10 days out of school, the IEP committee must be convened. The committee must determine whether the behaviors exhibited are a manifestation of the disabling condition and if the current placement is appropriate. If the behaviors under consideration are not determined to be a manifestation of the disability and if the current placement is found appropriate, the district may suspend and then return the student to the original placement.
If the behaviors under consideration are determined to be manifestations of the disability, the team must conduct a review of the IEP to determine if goals and objectives should be modified or other goals and objectives included, in order to address the behavior problems. In addition, the IEP committee might consider a change in educational placement. The director of special education must receive notification prior to suspension of any disabled student.

REPORTING
School administrators shall report acts of school violence to teachers and school district employees with a need to know. In addition, any portion of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) that is related to demonstrated or potentially violent behavior shall be provided to any teacher and other district employees with a need to know.
Teachers and school district employees who have a need to know will also be informed by the Superintendent or designee of any act committed by a student in the district which is reported to the district by a juvenile officer in accordance with state law. The Juvenile Office report shall not be used as the sole basis for denying educational services to a student.
Any teacher who is aware of an incident in which a person is believed to have committed an act which if committed by an adult would be first, second or third degree assault, sexual assault or deviate sexual assault against a student or school employee, while on school property, buses or at school activities shall immediately report such incident to the principal. The teacher shall also inform the principal if a student is discovered to possess a controlled substance or weapon in violation of the district's policy.
The following definitions and terms apply:

STUDENT DISCIPLINE RECORDS
The board of Education directs the superintendent or designee to compile and maintain records of any serious violation of the district's discipline policy for each student enrolled. Such records shall be made available to teachers and other school district employees with a need to know, and shall be provided in accordance with state law to any school district in which the student subsequently attempts to enroll within five (5) business days of receiving the request. Personal identifiable student records will only be released or destroyed in accordance with state and federal law.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Any information received by a school district employee relating to the conduct of a student shall be received in confidence and used for the limited purpose of assuring that good order and discipline are maintained in the schools. Any person who violates the confidentiality requirement on student records is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and the school district fails to comply is subject to a civil action for damages, including costs and
attorney fees (167.020.7)

At Community R-VI we want our students to be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS. The students will learn more about these three characters during our PBS time.

Students who persist in disruptive behaviors and ignore teacher’s corrections, thus disturbing instructional or on task time for others, will be sent to the principal's office.

Possible consequences for being sent to the principal for persistent general misbehavior:

1st time: Warning conference with principal
2nd time: Conference with principal, phone call to parents
3rd time: One-hour detention after school
4th time: Two-one hour detentions after school
5th time: 1 day of in-school suspension
6th time: 1 day of out-of-school suspension
7th time: 2 days of out-of-school suspension

Detention will be served on the day assigned or on the next school day. Persons on out-of-school suspension will not receive credit for work during that time period.

SEVERE MISBEHAVIOR DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT

The listing below is an example and is not represented to be comprehensive or absolutely binding on school officials. Any misconduct not specifically listed may be deemed to warrant discipline up to and including expulsion. In addition, disciplinary consequences listed for each offense may be increased or decreased by the school administration.

I. Violations Against School Administration
A. Parking or Driving Violations
High school student parking is located on the east side of the school building. Students are to create two rows of vehicles with all facing east or west. Students are also to take extra precaution while driving to and from school while near school buses. The consequences for careless driving on or around school property are:
-First Offense- Warning
-Second Offense- Driving privileges revoked for one week
-Third Offense- Driving privileges revoked for one month
-Fourth offense- Driving privileges revoked for the remainder of
the school year
B. Tardy Policy
Tardies are counted for the semester and are documented by the office. Any student arriving to school after first hour unexcused or missing the majority of a period may be considered truant rather that tardy.
-1st – 5th tardy- Warnings
-6th – 9th tardy- 1 detention per tardy
-10th & beyond- In-school suspension and/or Saturday detention.
C. Truancy
Any time a student is absent without the knowledge and/or permission of the student’s parents and/or school administration, the student is considered truant. Truancy may be a full day or any part of the school day. Students who have been absent due to truant will not be allowed to make up their work. Any student arriving to school at any time after first hour without parental permission will be considered truant.
-First offense- 1-day in-school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days in-school suspension
-Third offense- 3-day out-of-school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- 5 days of out-of-school suspension
D. Failure to Serve Detention
Any time a student fails to serve a detention issued by the principal or a classroom teacher without permission from the office or teacher.
-First offense- one additional detention is added to the unserved detention and the student receives another opportunity to serve the detentions.
-Second offense- Saturday detention and/or in-school suspension.
E. FAILURE TO SERVE SATURDAY DETENTION
Any time a student fails to serve a Saturday detention without prior permission from the office (extreme exceptions may be made).
-First offense- 2 days our-of-school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- 3 days out-of-school suspension
F. ACCUMULATION OF CONSEQUENCES
Students will be allowed to accumulate 10 assigned detentions per semester. Once the student has met or exceeded that limit, consequences may become in-school suspensions. Students will be allowed to accumulate 10 days of in-school suspension. Likewise, once a student has met or exceeded that limit, consequences may become out-school suspensions.

II. VIOLATIONS AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD ORDER
A. Disruptive Speech or Conduct
Conduct, which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student.
-First offense- 1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day ISS
-Third offense- 1-day OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
B. Disrespect Toward Faculty or Staff
Speech or conduct, which is disrespectful toward a faculty or staff, but does not involve the use of profanity.
-First offense- 1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day in-school suspension
-Third offense- 3 days in-school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- 3 days of out-of-school suspension
C. Defiance
Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority.
-First offense- 1 day of in-school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days of in-school suspension
-Third offense- 3 days of out-of-school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- 5 days out-of-school suspension
D. Improper Language
Threatening Language- Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property
-First offense- 3 days ISS
-Second offense- 3 days OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building level administrator
E. Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language
Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language.
-First offense- 1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day ISS
-Third offense- 3 days of ISS
-Subsequent offenses- OSS up to 90 days at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
F. Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct
Use of hate language to demean other persons due to the race, gender, disability, natural origin, or religious beliefs. This provision also includes conduct, verbal, written, or symbolic speech, which materially and substantially disrupt class, school activities, transportation, or school functions.
-First offense--First offense- 10 days out of school suspension
-Second offense- Up to a 90 day suspension
-Third offense- 3 days of ISS
-Subsequent offenses- OSS up to 90 days at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
G. Absent From Class Without Permission
Being at any part of the school building without permission from either a classroom teacher or administrator.
-First offense- 1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day ISS
-Third offense- 1 day OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
H. Leaving School Without Permission
-First offense- 1 day of in-school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days of in-school suspension
-Third offense- 3 days of out-of-school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent
I. Electronic/Communication Devices at School
Possession or use of personal electronic or communication devises such as beepers, pagers, and cellular phones, CD players. Such items will be confiscated and returned only to a parent of the student.
-First offense- 1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day ISS
-Third offense- 3 days of ISS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent
J. Dress Code Violations
Students will be asked to put on another shirt or will be given a t-shirt to wear in place of the one he/she is wearing, If appropriate a student my turn the shirt inside out.
-First offense-1 detention
-Second offense- 1 day ISS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
K. Bus Misconduct
Misbehavior by a student on any bus at any time will not be tolerated. Any misconduct may be punished by temporary or permanent removal from the bus and/or the same consequences that would occur if the misconduct had occurred in school or in a classroom.
L. Harassment
The Community R-VI School District has established a zero tolerance policy in regards to any verbal or physical conduct relating to an individuals race, color, ethnicity, or country of origin, disability, gender, and sexual orientation, perceived sexual orientation and/or sexual harassment.
-First offense- 3 days ISS
-Second offense- 5 days OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
M. Improper Display of Affection
Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
-First offense- 1 day OSS
-Subsequent offenses-OSS up to 90 days at the discretion of the
building administrator and superintendent.
N. Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals.
-First offense- 3 days of ISS
-Second offense- 5 days of OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
O. Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures
-First offense- 3 days of ISS
-Second offense- 5 days of OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent
P. Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Indecent Exposure- Includes display of breasts, buttocks, and genitals in a public location.
-First offense- 3 days of OSS
-Second offense- 5 days of OSS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent
Q. Internet Abuse
Students who do not follow the Internet guidelines set forth will be dealt with in the following manner:
-First offense- Loss of internet privilege for one week
-Second offense- Removal from the network for the remainder of the school year.

III. VIOLATIONS AGAINST PERSONS
A. Assault Towards Another Student
Attempting to cause injury to another student, intentionally placing another student in reasonable apprehension or imminent physical injury. If the circumstances warrant, the Audrain county Sheriff’s Department will be called and assault charges will be filed.
-First offense- 5 days of out-of-school suspension
-Second offense- 10 days of out-of-school suspension
-Third offense- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
B. Assaulting a Staff or Faculty Member
Striking or other wise physically attacking a member of the faculty or staff in order t cause harm including but not limited to hitting, kicking, or throwing and object.
-First offense- 10 days out-of-school suspension
-Second offense- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
C. Fighting
Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from and assault.
-First offense- 10 days of out-of-school suspension
-Second offense- 20 days of out-of-school suspension
-Third offense- up to 90 days of OSS, in addition the student must attend an anger management or treatment program at the parent’s expense. Proof of successful completion must be given to the building administrator prior to returning to school.
D. Scuffling
Aggressive behavior between two students that does not result in blows being struck or wrestling but rather ends or is prevented in preliminary stages.
-First offense- 1 day of ISS
-Second offense- 3 days ISS
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
E. Threats Toward a Member of the Faculty or Staff
Profane or disrespectful language that is threatening in nature or physically intimidating towards a staff member.
-First offense- 5 days out of school suspension
-Second offense- 10 days out of school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days suspension at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
F. Verbal Abuse Toward Faculty or Staff
Profane language or gestures directed toward a staff or faculty member.
-First offense- 3 days of in school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days of out of school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days suspension at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent
G. Weapons
Students are forbidden to bring dangerous weapons to school. Examples include, but are not limited to, knives with blades in excess of 2 ½ inches or of a switchblade variety, guns, clubs, metal knuckles, explosives, shocking devices or any other item which might be used as, represented as, or perceived to be a weapon. Brandishing a pocketknife is included.
-First offense- Confiscate & 10 days out of school suspension & possible semester suspension (State law requires that a student who brings a firearm to school be expelled for one year.)
-Subsequent offenses- possible expulsion at the discretion of the superintendent and the Board of Education.
H. Possession of a Pocket Knife
Students are forbidden to possess a pocketknife in school or at school activities. A pocketknife will be classified as any tool with a blade let than 2 ½ inches long. A student who brandishes a pocketknife will be subject to the disciplines mentioned in Item H (Weapons).
-First offense- Confiscate & 3 days of in school suspension
-Second offense- Confiscate & 3 days of out of school suspension
-Third offense- Confiscate & 5 days of out of school suspension
I. Inappropriate Discharge of Irritants or Chemical Substances
Such materials might include, but are not limited to mace, pepper spray, “stink bombs”, or other chemicals intended to create foul odors, or any other substance which, when discharged, creates a disruption to the instructional process.
-First offense- Minimum of 3 days of in school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- Minimum of 5 day of in school suspension or out of school suspension.
J. Possession of Inappropriate Substances or Materials
Possession of substances which, if discharge in school would cause a disruption of the instructional process.
-First offense- Detention or in school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.

IV. Violations Against Property
A. Extortion
Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables.
-First offense- 3 days of in school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days of out of school suspension
-Third offense- 5 days of out of school suspension
B. False Alarm
-First offense- 10 days of out of school suspension
-Second offense- Semester suspension
C. Theft
Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another.
-First offense- 3 days of OSS and restitution
-Second offense- 10 days of OSS and restitution
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the
building administrator and the superintendent, and restitution.
D. Vandalism-
Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District.
-First offense- 3 days of ISS and restitution
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS and restitution at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
E. Arson
Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion.
-First offense- 10 days of OSS, and contact with the Audrain County Sheriffs Department.
-Second offense-20 days of OSS, and contact with the Audrain County Sheriffs Department.
-Subsequent offenses- recommend for expulsion to the Board of Education.

V. Violations Against Public Health and Safety
A. Possession, presence, or under the influence of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school, on the school playground, on the school parking lot, a school bus or at a school activity whether on or off school property.
-First offense- 10 days out of school suspension with counseling
-Second offense- 20 days OSS
-Subsequent- Student OSS for up to 90 days and is required to successfully complete a 30-45 day treatment program at the parents expense. Proof of successful completion of treatment program must be given to building administrator prior to re-admission to school.
B. Sale of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations listed above.
-First offense- 10 days out of school suspension
-Second offense- Up to a 90-day suspension
C. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Any device that aids in the use of a controlled substance.
-First offense- 3 days out of school suspension with counseling
-Second offense- 5 days out of school suspension with counseling
-Third offense- 10 days out of school suspension with counseling
D. Prescription medication
1) Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
-First Offense 10 days OSS
-Second Offense- 20 days OSS
-Subsequent offenses- Student OSS for up to 90 days and is required to successfully complete a treatment program at the parent’s expense. Proof of successful completion of treatment program must be given to building administrator prior to readmission to school.
2) Distribution of prescription medication to any individual who does not have a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
-First offense- 10 days out of school suspension
-Second offense- Up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
E. Tobacco Use
Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
-First offense- 3 days of in school suspension
-Second offense- 3 days of out of school suspension
-Subsequent offenses- up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.

The New Madrid Seismic Zone Extends 120 miles southward from the area of Charleston, Missoouri and Cairo, Illinois, through New Madrid and Caruthersville, following interstate 55 to Blytheville and on down th Marked Tree, Arkansas. The NMSZ consists of a series of large, ancient faults that are buried beneath thick, soft sediments. These faults cross five state line and cross the Mississippi River in three places and the Ohio River in two places.

The New Madrid Swismic Zone and surrounding region is Active Averaging More than 200 Measured Events per Year (Magnitude 1.0 or greater), about 20 per month. Tremors large enough to be felt (Magnitude 2.5-3.0) are noted every year. The fault releases a shock of 4.0 or more, capable of local minor danage, about every 18 months. Magnitudes of 5.0 or greater occur about once per decade. They can cause significant damage and be felt in several states.

The Highest Earthquake Risk in the United States outside the West Coast is in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Damaging temblors are not as frequent as in California, but when they do occur, the destruction covers over more that 20 times the area due to the nature of geologic materials in the region. The 1968 5.5 magnitude Dale, Illinoise earthquade toppled chimneys and caused damage to unreinforced masonry in the St. Louis area, more that 100 miles from the epicenter. A 5.2 magnitude earthquade in April 2009 in southeast Illinois, did not cause damage in Missouri, but was felt across much of the state.

A Damaging Earthquake in this Area, which experts say is about a 6.0 magnitude event, occurs about once every 80 years (the last one in 1895 was centered near Charleston, Missouri). There is estimated to be a 25-40% chance for magnitude 6.0-7.5 or greater earthquake along the New Madrid Seimic Zone in a 50-year period according to the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The results would be serious damage in unreinforced masonry buildings and other structures from Memphis to St. Louis. We are certainly overdue for this type of earthquake.

A Major Earthquade in this Area - the Great New Madrid Earthquake of 1811-12 was actually a serious of over 2000 shocks in five months, with several quakes believed to be a 7.0 magnitude or higher. Eighteen of these rang church bells on the Eastern seaboard. The very land itself was destroyed in the Missouri Bootheel, making it unfit even for farming for many years. It was the largest seismic enery east of the Rocky Mountains in the history of the U.S. and was several times larger than the San Franisco quake of 1906.

When Will Another Great Earthquake the Size of Those in 1811-12 Happen? Several lines of research suggest that the catastrophi c upheavals like those in 1811-12 visit the New Madrid region every 500-600 years. Hence, emergency planners, engineers, and seismologists fo not expect a repeat of the intensity of the 1811-12 series for at least 100 years or more. However, even though the chance is remote, experts estimate the chances for a repeat earthquake of similar magnitude to the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes over a 50-year period to be a 7-10% probablily.

What Can We Do to Protect Ourselves? Education, planning, proper building construction, and preparedness are proven means to minimize earthquake losses, deaths, and injuries.

General Procedures for Preventing Transmission of Infectious Diseases in School Settings

Having direct contact with the body fluids of another person can potentially provide the means by which many different infectious diseases can spread. Some examples of body fluids which transit infection, and some of the diseases that can result, include the following:

It is important to remember that any person could potentially have disease-causing organisms in their body fluids, even if they have no signs or symptoms of illness. Consequently, the following recommendations should be folled in all situations, not just those involving an individual known to have an infectious disease.

In the school setting, It is recommended that reasonable steps be taken to prevent individuals from having direct skin or mucous membrane contact with any moist body fluid from another person. Specifically, direct contact should be avoided with all the following.

If hands or other skin surfaces are contaiminated with body fluids from another person, washing with soap and waqter should takes place as soon as possible. In general, standard medical vinyl or latex gloves should be worn whenever the possibility of direct contactwith any body fluid with another person is anticipated. Gloves shoul be availa ble and easily accessible in any setting where contact with body fluids could take place. Hands should always be washed immediately after removal of gloves. Pocket masks or other devices for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation should be available.

Mucous membranes cover cover the eyes and the inside of the nose and mouth, along with certain other parts of the body. In a school setting, avoiding mucous membrane contact with body flluids means, for practical purposes, that one does not get these fluids in one's eyes, nose or mouth. Thus can generally be accomplished by not rubbing the eyes with one's hands, and not putting the hands or anything touches by unwashed hands (such as food) in one's mouth. Good handwashing is vital to preventing mucous membrne exposure to disease-causing organisms.

Additional steps to reduce the rish of transmission of communicable diseases in the school setting include the following:

Standard Precautions (formerly universal precautions) is the term now used to acknowledge that any person's body fluids, including bloodd, may be infectious, and includes the need to use personal protective devices such as glover, masks or clothing to prevent exposure to bogy substances. These precautions include:

The Missouri Code of State Regulations, 19 CSR 20-20.092, promulgated under the authority of Section 191.40 PSMo, requires that "the blood-borne pathogen standard governing public employers in the state of Missouir having employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be the standard of the Occupational Safeth and Health Administration as codified in 29 CFR 1910.1020." the rule establishes the current standard of practice with the regard to the prevention of transmission of infectious blood-borne agents in occupational settings, and it contains good public health and rish management policies. School administrators and other school personnel who are involved in making elath policy decsions should become familiar with this rule and consider, in consultation with approprate legal counsel, adopting the policies that it describes, including the development of an exposure control plan. Such an exposure control plan should contain a statement on providing hepatitis B vaccine to appropriate school staff (August, 2001).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and the standard adopted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services also require:

Persons who, as part of their assigned occupational duties, may reasonable be expectec to have contact with blood should be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine. Vaccination of all school staff is neither feasible nor necessary. However, certain staff are assigned durites which should be provided, free of charge, three doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Such individuals include:

A person who has been offered hepatitis B vaccine but refuses to receive it should be required to sign a statement indicating the vaccine was offered but he/she shose not to be vaccinated.
School nurses (RNs and LPNs) licensed under Chapter 335, RSSMo are required, according to Section 191.694 RSMo, to adhere to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of handwashing, protective barriers, and care in the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments.

All of these materials should be kept together in one or more central locations that they are readily accessible.

CAUTION: Diluted bleach solutions, if utilized should not be used for any other purpose than the clean-up described above. Mixing this solution with certain other chemicals can produce a toxic gas. Also, any E:PA-approved disinfectant that is used should be diluted according to manufacture's instructions. It is not appropriate or necessary to add mre disinfectant than the directions indicate. Doing so will make the disinfectant more toxic, and could result in skin or lung damage to those individuals using it.

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