Adair County R-II
School District
Administrative
Office
Brashear,
Missouri
DISTRICT BULLETIN
2018-2019
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JAMES REEVES, President
ALISSA GARLOCK, Vice
President
KEITH TURNER, Secretary
AARON ZENTZ, Treasurer
SARA ERWIN, Member
DUAYNE HOUSMAN, Member
JASON TAYLOR, Delegate
ADMINISTRATION
Shelly Shipman, Superintendent
Director of
Special Ed & Title Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education Leadership
Specialist in Educational Administration
Christy Grissom, K-12 Principal
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Justice Systems
Master of Arts Degree in
Counseling
Specialist in Educational Administration
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Aug.
16...................................................................... First
Day of Classes
Sept.
3..................................................................... No
School/Labor Day
Sept.
19................................................................. All
School Picture Day
Sept.
21........................................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Teacher In-Service
Oct.
19................. Dismiss Early
1:15/Teacher In-Service/First Quarter Ends
Oct.
25............................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct.
26..................................................................................... No
School
Nov.
16........................................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Teacher In-Service
Nov.
21.......................................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Thanksgiving Break
Nov.
22 & 23......................................................... Thanksgiving
Vacation
Dec.
20........................................................................ Dismiss
Early 1:15
Dec.
20......................................................... 2nd
Quarter/1st Semester Ends
Dec.
21................................................... Christmas
Vacation/Snow Day #1
Dec.
22-Jan. 2............................................................. Christmas
Vacation
Jan.
3............................................................................... Classes
Resume
Jan.
18............................................. Dismiss
Early 1:15/Teacher In-Service
Jan.
21..................................................................... No
School MLK Day
Feb.
15............................................ Dismiss
Early 1:15/Teacher In-Service
Feb.
18............................................................. No
School/President’s Day
Mar.
8............................................................................. 3rd
Quarter Ends
Mar.
15........................................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Teacher In-Service
Mar.
18................................................................ No
School/Spring Break
Mar.
19........................................... No
School/Spring Break/Snow Day #2
Apr.
19................................................................ No
School/Spring Break
Apr.
22............................................ No
School/Spring Break/Snow Day #4
Apr.
23............................................ No
School/Spring Break/Snow Day #3
May
15........................................... Dismiss
Early 1:15/Last Day of School
May
16................................................... Teacher
Work Day/Snow Day #5
May
17................................................................................ Snow
Day #6
*Additional Snow Days will be
added on to the last day of school if necessary.
OPENING DAY
August 16 - school will be in
session for all students.
School will begin at 8:15
a.m. and will dismiss at 3:09 p.m.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY/SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION
We believe that in a
democratic society, education must help the students realize their worth as
individuals and should lead them toward becoming productive members of society.
Beliefs and Visions
The Adair County R-II Schools
are committed to the ideals set forth in the Missouri School Improvement
Program and support the priorities of that plan. As such, we recognize each student as a
unique individual. We believe that
education should provide an opportunity for the maximum development of each
individual within the limitations of his or her capacities.
We believe that the
foundation of the district’s educational program is based on the development of
competencies in the basic fundamentals of reading, speaking, listening and
written communication and mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. Students will gather, analyze and apply
information and ideas; communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom;
recognize and solve problems; and will acquire skills necessary to make
decisions and act as responsible members of society.
It is, therefore, the
responsibility of the Adair County R-II School District to provide an
educational environment for children of the district, which will foster and
accelerate their intellectual, physical, artistic, social and career
development.
“Building Leaders Who Learn, Laugh, Love, and Leave
a Legacy”
All
district children who turn 5 years old before August 1, 2018 will be eligible
to enter Kindergarten.
All
students must be properly immunized or show proof of "in progress"
immunizations and provide proof of age (official birth certificate) on the
first day of school or they will not be allowed to attend.
(Parents as Teachers)
The
Adair County R-II School District provides a program for parents of preschool
children. The Parents as Teachers program
will provide services to parents with children birth to 3 years of age. Busy Bees, children 3 to 5 years of age, will
meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:15-11:15 a.m. If you are interested in learning more about
this program, please contact the school at 323-5272.
The special education
programs assure all children in the Adair County R-II School District who are
entitled to specialized instructional programs because of a handicap condition
will receive instruction as established under Missouri statutes. The criterion for eligibility is based on
guidelines for identification for such children established by the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
ELEMENTARY FACULTY
Justine Bane, Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
Lisa Fisher, Grade 1
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Kaitlyn Jemes, Grade 2
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Amanda Borgmeyer, Grade 3
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Leadership
Tammy Whitlow, Grade 4
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education
Chelsea Clark, Grade 5
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Anna Nelson, Grade 6
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Nancy Peterson, Special Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in General Agriculture
Becky Thomas, Title I Reading
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
Chris Prewitt, Physical Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education
Master of Arts in Education
Jeffery Wick, Instrumental & Vocal Music/Foreign Language
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Ellie (Magiera) Hazen, School Counselor
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology/Sociology
Tammy Wolter, Library Media Specialist
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications
Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Kelli Baker, Art
Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Environmental
Sciences
SECONDARY SCHOOL FACULTY
Kelli Baker, Art
Bachelor
of Science Degree in Art Education
Bachelor
of Science Degree in Human Environmental Sciences
Chris Prewitt, Physical Education/Health
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Physical Education
Master of Arts in Education
Ellie (Magiera) Hazen, School Counselor
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology/Sociology
Michael Killen, Industrial Arts
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Master of Arts Degree in Administration
Diane McGinnis, English
Bachelor of Arts Degree in
English
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Jeffrey McHenry, Social Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies
Master of Arts Degree in Secondary School
Administration
Specialist in Educational Administration
Erin Moots, Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mathematics
Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration
Jeffery Wick, Instrumental & Vocal Music/Foreign Language
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Joann Kincaid, Science
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Martha Reese, Business
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Cheryl Reeves, A+ Coordinator/At-Risk/Health/Gen Science
Bachelor
of Science in Social Science
James Scudder, Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Technology Director
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Education
Master of Arts in
Computer Education
Tammy Wolter, Library Media Specialist/Careers/English
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications
Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Tonya Wood, Special Education/Assistant Special Education Director
Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education &
Elementary
SUPPORT STAFF
Accountant/Secretary to the
Superintendent Food
Service Director
Karla Hettinger Darlene
Withrow
Secretary Cook
Chandi March Lisa
Peterson
K-12 Secretary Cook
Sheri Turner Ron
Parrish
School Nurse Maintenance
Director
Toni Tuggle Wes
Hubbard
PAT Educator Custodian
Elizabeth Mills Gary
Clark
Paraprofessional Bus
Driver
Daniel Carpenter Lajeana
Coin
Paraprofessional Bus
Driver
Barb Hicks Jeff
McHenry
Paraprofessional Bus
Driver
Debbie Dore Gary
Clark/Lajeana Coin
Paraprofessional Vo-Teach
Bus Drivers
Judy Pearce
Paraprofessional
The Adair County R-II School
has phones in each classroom for safety and educational purposes. You may use the following directory to make
calls. Voice mail will be available if
the party is unable to take your call at that time.
Superintendent |
10 |
Industrial Arts |
27 |
Acct/Supt Secretary |
11 |
Speech |
28 |
K-12 Principal Secretary |
12 |
Guidance Counselor |
29 |
PE/Health/AD |
13 |
Nurse |
30 |
At-Risk/A+/Health
|
15 |
Elementary Resource |
32 |
Art |
16 |
Parents As Teachers |
33 |
HS Resource |
17 |
Sixth Grade |
34 |
Business |
18 |
Kitchen/Cafeteria |
35 |
Principal K-12 |
19 |
H.S. English |
36 |
Kindergarten |
21 |
Social Studies |
37 |
First Grade |
22 |
Library |
39 |
Fifth Grade |
23 |
English/Spanish |
41 |
Second Grade |
24 |
Math (Gr. 7-10) |
42 |
Third Grade |
25 |
Science |
43 |
Fourth Grade |
26 |
Reading |
47 |
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2018-2019 |
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Instructor/Subject |
Period
1 |
Period
2 |
Period
3 |
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8:15
- 9:06 |
9:09-10:00 |
10:03
- 10:54 |
Kelli Baker |
College
Prep Art |
Design
Theory |
Elementary
Art |
Art |
3-D
Art 10-12 |
Fiber
Art 9-12 |
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Cheryl Reeves |
A+ |
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At-
Risk |
At-Risk |
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Martha Reese Business |
#Accounting 11-12 |
Vocational Business
11-12 |
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PolyCom |
These courses can be |
*#BIO101
Biology |
*#BUS100
Intro.Bus |
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taken any hour. |
*#BIO205
Anatomy |
*#MUS102
MusicAppr |
Michael Killen |
Exploring
IA |
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Woods
I |
Industrial Arts |
9-12 |
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9-12 |
Diane McGinnis |
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Language
Arts I |
*#Public
Speaking |
Language Arts |
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9-10 |
*#Am.
Lit. 11-12 |
Erin Moots |
Integrated
Math I |
Algebra
1/2 |
Algebra
I |
Math |
9-12 |
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9-10 |
James Scudder |
Computer
Sci |
*#Coll.
Algebra 11-12 |
Geometry
10-12 |
Math |
10-12 |
*#College
Trig |
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Jeff Wick |
Band |
Elementary
Band |
Elementary
Music |
Music/Spanish |
9-12 |
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Chris Prewitt |
Team
Sports |
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Elementary
PE |
Physical Education |
Life
Sports 10-12 |
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Tonya Wood |
Resource |
Resource |
Resource |
Resource |
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Joanne Kincaid |
*#PHY162
Astronomy |
Biology
10 |
Science
7 |
Science |
Or
choice of DC Sci. |
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Jim Rearick Chemistry |
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Jeff McHenry |
Social
Studies 8 |
Social
Studies 7 |
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Social Studies |
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Tammy Wolter |
English
7 |
Library |
English
8 |
Library |
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Period 4 |
Period 5 |
Period 6 |
Period 7 |
10:57 - 11:48 |
11:51 - 1:15 |
1:18 - 2:12 |
2:15-3:09 |
Elementary Art |
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8A
8B |
Drawing |
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7A 7B |
Painting 9-12 |
Exper. Science |
Health 7/8 |
S.T.A.T.S |
Careers 7 |
(10-12) |
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Careers 8 |
Pers. Finance 12 |
Elementary Key. |
8B 8A |
Computer Apps. 9-12 |
College Prep. 12 |
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7B 7A |
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*#ECN101 Macro |
*#Psychology |
*#PHI152 Ethics |
*#CIT101 Comp Ess. |
*#PHI150 Philos. |
*#Sociology MACC |
*#GEO101 Geog. |
*#ART101 Art Appr. |
Drafting |
Home Improve |
7A 7B |
Advanced Woods |
10-12 |
Metals 10-12 |
8A 8B |
10-12 |
LA
II 10-11 |
LA III |
Career Eng. 11-12 |
Applied Comm. |
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Journalism 11-12 |
Math 7 |
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#Pre-Calculus |
Integrated Math II |
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(10-11) |
#Algebra II (11-12) |
Geometry |
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Technology Director |
Elementary Music |
Foreign Lang. 10-12 |
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Band 7-12 |
Elementary PE |
7/8 PE |
Health 9 |
Weight Training |
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PE 9-12 |
10-12 |
Resource |
Resource |
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Special Education |
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Asst. Director |
Science 8 |
Physical Science 9 |
Foreign Lang. 10-12 |
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*#Chemistry 11-12 |
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American Hist. 9 |
Government |
World History 10 |
*#West. Civ I |
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Curr. Events 10-12 |
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*#West Civ II 11-12 |
Library |
Library |
7B 7A |
Study Skills 8 |
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8B 8A |
Study Skills 7 |
TRI-COUNTY CONFERENCE
This
year Brashear will again participate in the Tri-County Conference. Conference sports consist of softball and
baseball in the fall. The winter sport
is boys' and girls' basketball. The
spring activities are boys' and girls' track, baseball and academic bowl. Student athletes will be eligible for
all-conference recognition in each sport.
Member
schools include: Atlanta, Bevier,
Brashear, Bucklin/Macon County, Green City, LaPlata, Linn County, Meadville, and
Novinger.
Softball and baseball
practice will begin on August 6. A
practice schedule will be announced at a later date. You must have a physical and proof of
insurance before you can practice.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
Aug. 25 Putnam County JV Softball
Tourney Away TBA
Aug. 28 Grundy County/Newtown (SB/BB) Away 5:00
Aug. 30 North Shelby (JV/V SB) Away 5:00
Aug. 31 Linn County (SB/BB) Home 5:00
Sept. 4 Madison
(SB/BB) Home 5:00
Sept. 6 Meadville
(SB/BB) Away 5:00
Sept. 11 Novinger (SB/BB) Away 5:00
Sept. 13 Canton
(JV/V SB) Home 5:00
Sept. 14 La
Plata (SB/BB) Away 5:00
Sept. 17 Knox County (JV/V SB) Away 5:00
Sept. 18 Atlanta (SB/BB) Home 5:00
Sept. 21 Green City (SB/BB) Home 5:00
Sept. 24 Milan (JV/V SB) Home 5:00
Sept. 25 Bucklin/Macon Co. (SB/BB) Away 5:00
Sept. 28 Bevier (SB/BB) Home 5:00
Sept. 29 La Plata V SB Tourney Away TBA
Oct. 2 Marion
County (JV/V SB) Home 5:00
Oct. 4 Green City
(JV/V SB) Home 5:00
TBA District
Softball Tourney TBA TBA
JUNIOR
HIGH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Oct.
11-12 Green City Tourney Away TBA
Oct. 15 Atlanta Home 6:00
Oct. 19 Green City Away 6:00
Oct. 22 La Plata Home 6:00
Oct. 23 Bevier Home 6:00
Oct. 25 Bucklin/Macon County Away 6:00
Oct. 29 Novinger Home 6:00
Nov. 1 Linn
County Away 6:00
Nov. 2 Meadville Away 6:00
Nov. 5-10 Atlanta
Tourney Away TBA
Nov. 12 Mary
Immaculate Home 6:00
VARSITY
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Nov. 19 Marion County Home 6:00
Nov. 26-Dec. 1 Novinger
Tourney Away TBA
Dec. 3 Higbee Away 6:00
Dec. 4 Linn County Home 6:00
Dec. 8 Springfield Shoot-Out (Boys only) Away TBA
Dec. 11 La Plata Away 6:00
Dec. 13 Atlanta Home 6:00
Dec. 14 Meadville Home 6:00
TBA Holiday
Hoops @ Trenton Away TBA
Jan. 3 Marion County Away 6:00
Jan. 4 Bevier
Away 6:00
Jan. 7-12 Milan Tourney Away TBA
Jan. 18 Newtown-Harris Away 6:00
Jan. 21 North
Shelby Away 6:00
Jan. 22 Green
City Home 6:00
Jan. 25 Milan Away 6:00
Feb. 1 Keytesville Home 6:00
Feb. 4-9 Brashear
Tourney Home TBA
Feb. 12 Bucklin/Macon
Co. Home 6:00
Feb. 14 Novinger Away 6:00
TBA District
Basketball Tourney TBA TBA
BRASHEAR TOURNAMENT
The 90th Annual Brashear
Invitational Tournament will be held in the High School Gymnasium
February 4-9, 2019. Schools participating will be determined at a
later date.
JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Students
must pass all subjects enrolled and maintain a 4.0 grade point average (on an
11 point scale) the previous quarter in order to participate in co-curricular
activities to be district eligible. All
students' grades are to be reviewed every 3 weeks (progress report time) to see
if they remain district eligible and can participate. Students that receive a failing grade on a
progress report will be on probation until he/she submits a grade check showing
his/her grade is above a 60% in that course.
Students that fall below a 4.0 GPA at the 3-week grade check will be on
probation. During probation, students
may participate in team activities but if that student's grade does not improve
above 4.0 GPA at the second three-week grade check, that student will be
district ineligible until the end of the quarter. District ineligible students may be allowed
to practice, and sit with the team during activities, but cannot participate in
the event. Students that are district
ineligible cannot miss school time to attend events.
Students need only to meet
state standards (must receive 3.0 units of credit or 80% of the maximum
allowable credits which may be earned, whichever is greater) the first day of
school to participate until the end of the first 3 week period at which time
they must be district eligible. A 4.0
may not be attained by rounding a lower number to reach 4.0.
All
I.D.E.A. and 504 students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be
exempt from the District Extra Curricular Activities Policy but will be held to
the State Standards (must earn 3.0 units of credit or 80% of the maximum
allowable credits which can be earned, whichever is greater, the previous
semester.)
This year, the Adair County R-II District will be
partnering with Knox County R-I District to provide junior high students with
the opportunity to play football and softball.
Because Knox County District will be head school, Adair County District
will not be responsible for the student during these activities. This includes transportation to and from practices
and/or games. Students are also
responsible for any fees incurred. Interested
students need to contact the Knox County School at 397-2231.
STUDENT PHYSICALS
Any
student considering participating in basketball, softball, baseball, track or
cheerleading at the Junior High or Senior High level MUST have a physical examination before beginning practice. Physical forms may be picked up at the school
and must be signed by the parent before physicals will be given. If the physical is received after February 1,
it is good for the remainder of that school year plus the next whole school
year (expiring on the last day of school).
BELLS
There
will be a three minute warning bell before school takes up in the morning. School will start at 8:15 a.m. Buses will run at approximately the same time
as last year.
At
the close of each class period, the bell will ring for the start of the next
period. At the ringing of this bell, all
students must be in their respective seats.
School
will be dismissed at 3:09 p.m.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Whenever
the weather creates hazardous road conditions, announcements will be made on
local radio and television stations early in the mornings.
If
it becomes necessary to start school late because of slick road conditions, announcements
will be made. Breakfast will NOT be
served on those days.
GET A RECEIPT
Any
time money is paid to the school secretary for anything, a receipt will be
given. Parents and students should keep
these receipts until the close of school.
A receipt will be given for all meals paid in advance upon request.
VISITATION POLICY
The
Adair County R-II School Administration follows a policy of an open invitation
for parents and grandparents of students.
Students are not allowed to bring visiting friends, cousins, etc. to
attend school. During school hours,
please check in at the office prior to visiting the classroom or student you
wish to see. We welcome your interest
about classroom activities and ask for your courtesy to allow for a teacher to
be aware that you will be visiting.
If
a situation is one in which you desire some administrative help or direction,
please discuss this situation with Mrs. Shipman or Mr. Doolin and we will try
to resolve the matter at this level. Our
teachers are well qualified and are concerned individuals about your child's
education. An open dialogue is needed
between teachers, parents, students and administrators to allow for the best
interests of your child.
STUDENT PICTURES
All
students pictures will be taken early in the school year. These pictures are used for the
yearbook. The purchase of the pictures
is optional. Several packages are
available at various prices.
Preschoolers may also have pictures taken at this time. Pictures are scheduled for September 19. Pre-school will be taken at 8:00 a.m. K-11 will start around 8:30 a.m.
SENIOR PICTURES
Inter-State Studios will
produce the Senior Composite from pictures also taken September 19. The cost of the composite is $15.00. Seniors will have the option of purchasing
packages from Inter-State Studios from the poses taken.
GENERAL POLICIES
1. Students will be charged for lost or
damaged textbooks or any other school property.
2. Willful damage to school property will result in automatic
suspension from school plus paying for damage.
3. Students who have in-school or out-of-school suspension may receive
up to 100% credit for make-up work completed during the day. All work must be turned into the office upon
returning to school in order to receive credit. Students in ISS or OSS will not be allowed
to participate in any school activity during the day of the ISS or OSS.
4. Any student wishing to leave school during
school hours for any purpose must first contact the office.
5. All students must be in their respective
places before the ringing of the last bell at the beginning of all periods.
6. All students will be required to ride the
school bus on all school trips unless prior approval has been given.
7. Excuses from parent or guardian will be required
each time a student is absent or no credit will be granted for make-up work.
8. After an absence from school, make-up work
will be a student's responsibility to obtain from the teacher.
9. Students are asked to be quiet and orderly
at all times while in the building.
10. Drinking, use of any tobacco product, and the use of profane
language are prohibited on school property including school buses.
11. Students are to refer to all teachers,
administrators, etc., as Mr., Mrs., or Miss, at all times.
12. Driving Cars:
Students driving cars to school shall park them as soon as they arrive in the designated student parking lot east of the High
School building. Students are to leave cars parked until the
end of the day. Administration has the
authority to regulate student use of automobiles at school. Use of school property for student parking
purposes is a privilege that may be denied due to violation of District
regulations and school policies. Student
vehicles parked on District property are subject to search by school officials
where there is reason to believe a vehicle contains materials prohibited by
District regulations. If a student
arranges his/her own transportation to and from school, or school-related
activities, the school’s supervision of such student will not begin until the
school has custody and control over that student (i.e. checked in by a
designated representative of the school).
13. A student shall not leave school before or during the school day
or absent himself from any class without an office permit. This permit is authorized only by a principal
or superintendent, not a teacher. An
absence without such a permit will be considered truant.
14. Students are expected to dress in proper clothing at all times
while in school as well as attending school functions. Halter tops, tank tops with straps less than
one inch wide, or T-shirts with obscene or any in-appropriate messages, will
not be allowed. Clothing with tobacco,
alcohol or any in-appropriate drug related messages or logo will not be
allowed. Sleeveless T-shirts may be worn
but cannot be cut back past the seam of the sleeve. “A” shirts may only be worn for athletic
practices or extra-curricular activities outside of school. Shorts and must be appropriate length for school. Any other article of clothing deemed
distracting (such as those showing visible undergarments or excessive skin)
will not be allowed.
FOOD ALLERGIES AND SNACK POLICY
In an effort to be sensitive
to students with food allergies, the Brashear School will be continuing our
policy on snacks. All snacks that are brought in to share must be store bought
prepackaged food items. Homemade food items will not be served. Please avoid
items that contain nuts or are manufactured in a facility that processes nuts
when possible. Nut allergies are on the rise and many students suffer severe
consequences to their exposure. Teachers will alert parents to other specific
allergies in their classroom. This rule applies to daily snacks, as well as
birthdays and special “party” occasions. We apologize for any inconveniences
this will cause our families, however, we feel like it is in the best interest
of our students.
Since lunch is eaten in the
cafeteria, your child may bring peanut butter, peanuts, or nut products for
lunch. We would encourage you to find an alternative food, but understand
sometimes that is not possible. The cafeteria will provide a peanut butter
alternative for sandwiches. The tables will be cleaned with soap, water and
paper towels after each lunch.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
WITH CLOSED NOON HOUR
We
will be offering participation in the breakfast program. Buses will arrive at school early enough so
all students will have time for breakfast if they choose to eat. Prices will be .85 cents for students K-6,
$1.10 for 7-12 and $1.35 for adults.
Like
many schools in the state with a lunch program, Brashear will have a closed
noon hour. This period will be longer
than the regular periods thus allowing ample time to eat in staggered
shifts. Students start eating in the
cafeteria at 10:55 a.m. and by 1:15 p.m. over 175 have been served. Twenty five minutes are provided to each
individual for lunch.
Student
lunch prices will be as follows: grades K-6 will be $2.60 per day; grades 7-12,
$3.00 per day; adults, $4.00 per day.
SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
What
you should know about Internship…
Internship is an out of the classroom learning
opportunity. Demonstrating
responsibility, communication skills, and maturity are essential to participate
in this opportunity. While in an
internship position, you are expected to act as adult members of the
community. As an intern you may be paid
or you may be working as a volunteer.
Compensation is at the mentor’s discretion. Whether you are paid or not, interning is an
educational activity. The goal of
interning is to provide you access to a learning environment outside the
classroom. Your internship must be
related to your future career goals.
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
The
Adair County R-II School is participating in the Dual Credit Program through
Moberly Area Community College. This
program allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college
level courses for both high school and college credit while remaining in their
own high school. Course fees will be
paid by the student at time of enrollment.
Fees for 2018-2019 are $76.00 per credit hour. For more information, call
the high school office. Students are expected to pay for the classes in full at
the time of enrollment. Students will
pay for only one semester worth of classes at a time. Instructors and textbooks will be furnished
by the district. (Students may enroll in
these classes for high school credit only at no charge.) Students must test into these courses by receiving
a qualifying score on the ACT or the COMPASS.
MACC will offer select online dual credit courses for $76.00 per credit hour (or $228 per three hour semester class).
WEIGHTED CLASSES
Most
colleges consider class rank as a critical factor in determining a student's
admission. The purpose of the weighted
grade system is to assist in calculating class rank based upon courses
recognized as college preparatory. A 20%
increase will be given to the weighted classes.
Values will be rounded to the nearest tenth.
STUDENT A+ ELIGIBILITY
For a student to be eligible for
the financial incentives of the A+ Schools Program, they must be certified as
an A+ student by Mrs. Cheryl Reeves at BHS.
To be certified as an A+ student, an individual must do the following:
·
Sign an A+ Student contract.
·
Enter into a written agreement with BHS prior to the last day of the
first semester of the senior year
·
Attend an A+ designated high school for the three consecutive years
prior to graduation.
·
Maintain a 95% attendance rate.
·
Earn a 2.5 minimum grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
·
Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students.
·
Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of
drugs and alcohol, including tobacco.
·
Make a good faith effort to first secure all available federal
post-secondary student financial assistance funds that do not require
repayment.
·
2015 graduates must obtain proficient or advanced on the Algebra I
End-of-Course test.
For
more information or a full explanation of the above requirements, please
contact Mrs. Cheryl Reeves, A+ Coordinator at (660) 323-5272.
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Language Arts........................................................................... 4
Units
Social Studies............................................................................ 3
Units
Mathematics.............................................................................. 3
Units
Science..................................................................................... 3
Units
Fine Arts.................................................................................... 1
Unit
Practical Arts.............................................................................. 1
Unit
Electives............................................................................. 6
1/2 Units
Personal Finance...................................................................... 1/2
Unit
Health..................................................................................... 1/2
Unit
Physical Education............................................................... 1
1/2 Units
24
Units
Graduates are required to
complete one unit of instruction in a class that offers instruction in general
computer competencies. This requirement may
be satisfied prior to the ninth grade.
JUNIOR HIGH (Grades 7 &
8)
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Students must pass 10 out of
14 semesters (with 7 classes) 8 out of 12 semesters (with 6 classes). If students do not meet these minimums, they
must repeat the 7th or 8th grade.
LOCKERS SUPPLIED
Junior
and Senior High Students will be provided with lockers. If you desire a lock for your locker,
combination locks are available through the office. A $1.00 deposit is held for each lock. If the lock is returned to the office at the
end of the school year in good condition, the dollar will be returned. The use of a combination lock is good
insurance against theft or vandalism.
SCHOOL PLANNERS
School
Planners will be available to all students K-6 and to 7-12 students who want
one at no charge to the student. We feel
that the value of the planners as an organizational tool and means of
communication between the school and home are well worth the investment. Please see that your children get the maximum
benefit from this daily planner.
1. Grade cards will be issued a few
days following the end of the first, second and third quarters. Fourth quarter grade cards will be mailed to
students after fourth quarter finals.
2. Parents can access their child’s
grades using the “Parent Portal” of our Student Information System. To gain access to the portal, parents must
first sign a use of technology agreement.
Agreement contracts can be obtained in each office.
SCHOOL WIDE ASSESSMENT
The Adair County R-II School District’s school wide assessment
schedule for the 2018-2019 school year is as follows:
September 25 – September 27 2nd Grade Otis-Lennon
S.A.T 18
7th Grade Otis Lennon S.A.T 8
October 10 10th Grade PSAT/NMSQT
(optional)
February 13 11TH
Grade ASVAB
April 2 - May 15 State
MAP Math - Grades 3-8
April 2 - May 15 State
MAP Communication Arts - Grades 3-8
April 2 - May 15 State
MAP Science – Grades 5, 8
April 2 - May 15 End of Course Exams: Biology, English II, Algebra
I, Government,
Algebra II, American History, Geometry, English I, Physical Science
April 2-4 11th
Grade ACT test
April
16 12th
Grade Work Keys
Individuals
UNDER twenty-one (21) years of age who have not completed an approved program
are encouraged to contact the Screening Coordinator for further information
regarding screening. If the scheduled
screening is appropriate for the individual, he/she is encouraged to
participate. If the scheduled screening
is deemed inappropriate, then an individual screening program will be made
available.
For
more information contact:
Christy
L. Grissom, Testing Coordinator
Adair
County R-II Schools
Brashear,
Missouri 63533
(660)
323-5272
christy_grissom@brashear.k12.mo.us
ATTENDANCE
When a student is absent, he/she must bring
a written excuse from home. This excuse
must be handed in at the office where an admission to class slip will be given
to the student. No student is admitted
to class without an admit slip.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
All students are expected to
attend school regularly and to be on time for classes in order to get maximum
benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality,
self-discipline, and responsibility.
There is felt to be a direct relationship between poor attendance, class
failure, and dropouts. The following are
items comprising the attendance policy of the Adair County R-II Schools. Revised by the Adair County R-II School Board
on June 19, 2013.
1. Students may miss no more
than 7 days or the equivalent of 7 school days to receive any
"credit" during a given semester for all classes enrolled. Students may miss no more than 7 periods of
any one class to receive "credit" for that class.
2. "Credit" will be
defined as 1/2 unit of Carnegie credit per class each semester. Any student exceeding 7 days in a semester
will forfeit the 1/2 unit of credit for each class and have placed on their
official transcript the letters "NC" (no credit) under the column "semester
grade". Also, the "NC"
will be footnoted with an explanation of the school's attendance policy and
loss of credit.
3.
College Visit
allowances: Juniors will be allowed 1 college visit and seniors will be allowed
2 college visits per year that will not count towards their 7 absences. Visits
must be arranged through the counselor, be pre-approved, and bring back
documentation in order for them not to count towards their 7 days.
4. The only exception to the attendance policy is
a doctor, dentist, or orthodontist certified medical excuse, or mandatory courtroom appearance documented by the
court or law firm. Excused absences are based on the honesty and
integrity of the parents and their doctor.
5. Make-up of missed work, tests, etc.: It is the student's responsibility to obtain
all homework and hand it in on time. One
day will be allowed for each day missed.
For example, if you are sick for 2 days with the flu, you have 2 days to
make up the work. Exceptions for late
work can be made at the teacher’s discretion.
Truants will not be allowed to do make-up work. Students must bring a note from home, for any
absence, in order to be given credit for make-up work. Assignments given or tests announced prior to
an absence are due upon the students return to school.
6. After the 4th day of absence in any
of the 7 class periods a letter will be sent to the parent or guardian to
inform them of the student’s absences.
After the 6th day of a student's absence the parent or
guardian will be contacted by phone or letter (if phone contact is not
possible). After the 7th day
of absence a certified letter will be sent notifying the parent or guardian of
their student’s status. After the 8th
day of absence a certified letter will be sent to the parent or guardian
notifying the individual of the Adair County R-II School's attendance policy
and their child's status.
7. Student tardiness will be reported and recorded
on an hourly basis for each school day.
Students who accumulate eight tardies in a semester will receive a
detention for the first offense. On the 12th tardy, the student will serve a
day of ISS. On the 15th tardy, the
student will serve 1-3 days of ISS. On
the 16th tardy and over, each tardy will receive 1-3 days of ISS.
8. Any student who exceeds 7 absences for any
reason will make up each absence (in excess of 7 absences) minute to minute to
receive credit for the semester. The
time can be made up in the after school detention program or Saturday school as
arranged by the Principal. All make-up
hours will be approved on a case by case basis.
The attendance policy is for
grades 7-12, but because of the
importance of regular attendance it is recommended that all students adhere to
the policy. Students in grades K-6 who
exceed the attendance policy may be referred to the Juvenile authorities.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
The Board of Education will provide for the health
and physical well being of students through the establishment of a district
wide student health services program in the school district. The purpose of the district health services
program is to help each student attend school in optimum health, and to benefit
from the school experience.
Nurses will be employed to staff
the health services program. They shall
serve under the direction of the building principal and if necessary, under the
supervision of qualified medical personnel.
All contacts with parents/guardians regarding health services will be
made by the nurse or the principal.
The provisions of the student health services
program will include the following items:
1. Continuous health appraisal of all students at all grade levels.
2. Administration of state laws which protect the health of
children attending public school in Missouri.
The laws require: Immunization
against certain contagious diseases and exclusion from attendance of students
having contagious diseases or who are not in compliance with state regulations
concerning immunizations.
3. Emergency first aid treatment for accident or illness during
school.
4. Guidance and counseling concerning health problems.
5. Home health visitation of students as needed.
6. Maintenance of student health records.
7. Health education programs.
8. Screening tests for defects in vision, hearing and speech.
The student health service
program shall not include diagnosis, treatment, or the administering of
medicine for physical ailments of which the parents/guardians are aware before
the child is sent to school, unless special arrangements have been made with
the health service staff.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If
a child becomes ill while at school, the nurse, teacher, or principal may
isolate the child from other children until such time as the parents/guardians
can be notified and/or the child can be returned to his/her home or cared for
appropriately.
MEDICATION
POLICY
ALL
students who take ANY KIND of
medication (prescription or over-the-counter) must bring that medication to the
respective office (elementary or high school) to be placed until such time
specified by parent note (if over-the-counter) or Doctor's orders (if
prescription) to take that medication.
The school nurse or office personnel will then dispense the medicine as
directed.
All
medication must be in the original container and with the original prescription
if ordered by a physician. A parent note
on exact time of dosage and amount of dosage must accompany an over-the-counter
medicine. Asthma inhalers must have the
original prescription attached, but allowances will be made for students who
may carry them on their person after proper notification is given in the office
and recorded. This policy is required by
the Missouri Department of Health. Board
policy must also comply with this requirement.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The
School Board recognizes its responsibility to protect the health of students
and employees from the risks posed by infectious diseases. The Board also has the responsibility to
uphold the rights of affected individuals to privacy and confidentiality, to
continue to attend school, and to be treated in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Immunizations-Students cannot enroll
and/or attend school unless immunizations are up to date as required by
Missouri law.
Universal Precautions-The district requires all staff to routinely
observe universal precautions to prevent exposure to disease-causing organisms,
and the district should provide necessary equipment/supplies to implement
universal precautions.
Categories of Potential Risk-Students with infectious diseases that can be
transmittable in school and/or athletic settings (such as, but not limited to,
chicken pox, influenza and conjunctivitis) should be managed as specified by
the Missouri Department of Health.
A student infected with a
bloodborne pathogen such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses no risk of
transmission through casual contact to other persons in a school setting. Students infected with one of these viruses
shall be allowed to attend school without any restrictions which are based
solely on the infection. The district
cannot require any medical evaluations of tests for such diseases unless an
exceptional situation has occurred such as intentional biting or
scratching. Specific details of this
policy can be requested at the superintendent’s office during business hours.
PROGRAMS FOR
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the policy of the Board
of Education to provide a free and appropriate education for students with
disabilities, including those who are in need of special education and related
services.
If the state receives or
accepts federal IDEA 2004 funds then the district will have programs and
services available to meet the needs of students with disability discrimination
and special education services. Specific
guidelines about the programs can be requested in the superintendent’s office.
PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
In
order to meet its goal of providing appropriate educational opportunities for
all students in the school district, the Board shall participate in the federal
Title I program.
The
Board recognizes that when schools work together with families to support
learning, children are inclined to succeed not just in school, but throughout
life. It is the Board’s intent to
establish partnerships that will increase parental involvement and
participation in promoting the social, emotional and academic growth of
children. The district will encourage
Title I parents to be involved in supporting the education of their children.
FOSTER CARE
The
District is committed to ensuring and facilitating the proper educational
placement, enrollment in school and checkout from school for foster
children. Policy 2760. The district’s Foster Care Point of
Contact: Shelly Shipman, Adair County R-II School, 205
West Dewey Street, Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
SCHOOL VIOLENCE HOTLINE
The Department of Social
Services has established a school violence hotline that allows students,
parents and citizens to call a toll-free number and report potential threats
affecting school, students and school personnel. The hotline number is 1-866-748-7047. This call can be anonymous or the caller can
leave his/her name. The dispatcher will
collect all information and direct it to the proper authorities.
HOMELESS CHILDREN PROGRAM
The Board of Education is
committed to providing access to educational opportunities to eligible homeless
students. Services will be provided consistent with federal law and with
Missouri's state plan for the education of homeless children. (See also Policy
and Regulation 2260 - Admission of Homeless Students.) For further information
concerning the coordination of programs for homeless children, please contact: Shelly
Shipman, Adair County R-II School, 205 West Dewey Street, Brashear, MO 63533, (660) 323-5272
The
District is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment
that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or
access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities
and facilities. The District is committed
to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring,
retention, promotion and contracted service.
In accordance with law, the District does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its
programs and activities. In addition,
the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other
designated youth groups. Further, no person shall be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to
discrimination based on the above listed characteristics under a school
nutrition program for which the District receives federal financial assistance
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Food and Nutrition Service).
The
following person has been designated as the District’s Compliance Officer to
handle inquiries or complaints regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies: Shelly Shipman, Superintendent, 205 W. Dewey
Street, Brashear, MO 63533, 660.323.5272
For
information regarding how to report a claim of discrimination, harassment, or
retaliation, see Board of Education Regulation 1300. Policy and Regulation 1300 shall govern all
complaints and concerns by parents, patrons, employees, or students of the
District related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The
Adair County R-II School District Board of Education is committed to
maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal
discrimination or harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs, activities and facilities. Discrimination or
harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other
characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited in accordance with law.
The Adair County R-II School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Students, employees and others will not be disciplined for speech in
circumstances where it is protected by law.
This notification is made to:
applicants for admission and employment; students; parents of elementary
and secondary students; employees; sources of referral of applicants from
admission and employment and all unions or professional organizations holding
collective bargaining or professional agreements.
Any person having inquiries concerning the Adair
County R-II Public Schools’ compliance with the laws and regulations
implementing Title IV of the civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section
504), or Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
is directed to the applicable Compliance Coordinator below who has been
designated by the Adair County R-II Schools to coordinate School District
efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing Title IV, Title
IX, the ADEA, Section 504, and the ADA.
The Adair County R-II School has established
grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems arising under the
statutes above. The Compliance
Coordinator for the applicable law, whose name is listed below, will provide
information regarding those procedures upon request.
Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or
grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited above may contact the
Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas
City, MO 64114; phone (816) 268-0550.
The Nondiscrimination
Compliance Coordinator (Title VI, Title IX, ADEA, Section 504, and the ADA):
Shelly Shipman, 205 W. Dewey
Street, Brashear, MO, 63533, 660.323.5272
DISCRIMINATION
AND HARRASSMENT
OF
STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES
The Adair County R-II School
District is committed to an academic and work environment in which all students
and employees are treated with dignity and respect. 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.
Inquires, complaints or
grievances from students and their parents and employees regarding
discrimination and harassment may be directed to:
Shelly Shipman
205 W Dewey St
Brashear MO 53533
660-323-5272
Other offices dealing with these complaints:
Missouri Commission for Human
Rights Equal
Employment Opportunity Comm
Department of Labor &
Industrial Relations Robert
A Young Federal Building
PO Box 1129, 3315 W Truman
Blvd 1222
Spruce St Room 8.100
Jefferson City MO 65102-3325 St
Louis MO 63103
573-751-3325 314-539-7800
or 800-669-4000
www.dolir.state.mo.us/hr www.eeoc.gov
US Department of Education US
Department of Justice
Office of Civil Rights 950
Pennsylvania Ave NW
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Department of Ed Bldg Washington
DC 20530-0001
400 Maryland Ave SW 202-353-1555
Washington DC 20202-1100 ASKDOJ@usdoj.gov
8010-421-3481
OCR@ed.gov
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
The Every Student Succeeds Act requires
the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) to adopt
procedures for resolving complaints regarding operations of programs authorized
under the Act, including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV (Part A), Title
V, Title VI, and Title VII and Title IX, part C.
Who May File a Complaint: Any local education agency (LEA), consortium
of LEAs, organization, parent, teacher, or member of the public may file a
complaint.
Definition of a Complaint: There are both
formal and informal complaint procedures.
A
formal complaint must be a written, signed statement that includes:
1. An allegation
that a federal statute or regulation applicable to the state educational agency
(SEA) or a local education agency (LEA) program has been violated,
2. Facts, including
documentary evidence that supports the allegation, and
3. The specific
requirement, statute, or regulation being violated.
Alternatives for Filing Complaints: It is federal and state intent that
complaints are resolved at a level nearest the LEA as possible. As described
below, formal complaints filed with the SEA will be forwarded to the
appropriate LEA for investigation and resolution. Informal complaints made to
the SEA will be subject of an initial investigation by the SEA, but will be
forwarded to the LEA if a formal complaint evolves.
Specific
guidelines about this complaint procedure can be requested in the
superintendent’s office.
DISTRIBUTION OF NONCURRICULAR
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Students
may distribute, at reasonable times and places, unofficial written material,
petitions, buttons, badges, or other insignia.
Exceptions will be as
follows:
1. Expressions which are obscene to minors.
2. Libelous.
3. Pervasively indecent or vulgar or any
indecent or vulgar language.
4. Advertise any product or service not
permitted to minors by law.
5. Constitute insulting or fighting words, the
very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g. threats of
violence, defamation of character or of a person's race, religion or ethnic
origin).
6. Present a clear and present likelihood
that, either because of their content or their manner of distribution, will
cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation
and discipline of the school or school activities, will cause the commission of
unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations.
Anyone wishing to distribute
unofficial written material must first submit for approval a copy of the
material and intent to the principal or secretary at least 3 days in advance of
the desired distribution time with the
following information: name and phone
number of person submitting request, date and time of intended display,
location where material will be displayed, and grade of students to whom the
display is intended. Within 48 hours the
principal will render a decision on whether the material will be displayed. To receive a copy of the complete document on
student publications, inquire in the office of administration during regular
school hours.
WEAPONS IN SCHOOL
The
possession or use of a weapon by any person, except where authorized by law,
shall be prohibited in all school buildings, buses, and on or about school grounds,
and at all school activities.
A
weapon shall be defined as any instrument or device customarily used for attack
or defense against an opponent, adversary or victim; or any instrument or
device used to inflict physical injury or harm to another person.
Violators
of this policy may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. In addition, any student who violates this
policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school.
In
accordance with federal law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm (as
defined in 18 U.S.C. 921) on school property will be suspended from school for
at least one calendar year. The
suspension may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the
superintendent to the Board of Education.
INTERROGATIONS, INTERVIEWS AND SEARCHES
Searches by School Personnel
School lockers and desks are
the property of the Board of Education and are provided for the convenience of
students, and as such, are subject to periodic inspection without notice,
without student consent, and without a search warrant. The lockers and desks may be searched by
school administrators or staff who have a reasonable suspicion that the lockers
or desks contain drugs, alcohol, material of a disruptive nature, stolen
properties, weapons, items posing a danger to the health or safety of students
and school employees, or evidence of a violation of school policy. In addition, the Board of Education
authorizes the use of trained dogs to sniff lockers or other school property to
assist in the detection of the presence of drugs, explosives, and other
contraband.
Students or student property may be searched based on
reasonable suspicion of a violation of
District
rules, policy, or state law. Reasonable
suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible
information provided or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or
information. The privacy and dignity of
students shall be respected. Searches
shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses, if such witnesses are
available. Students may be asked to
empty pockets, remove jackets, coats, shoes and other articles of exterior
clothing for examination if reasonable under the circumstances. However, no
strip searches are to be conducted.
Students are permitted to park
on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains the authority to conduct
routine patrols of the student parking lots.
The interior of a student’s automobile on school premises may be
searched if a school administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that
illegal, unauthorized or contraband items, or evidence of a violation of school
policy is contained inside the vehicle.
Law
enforcement officials shall be contacted if the search produces a controlled
substance, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods or evidence of a crime, in
any case involving a violation of law when a student refuses to allow a search,
or where the search cannot safely be conducted.
Parents may also be contacted. A
student who refuses to submit to a search may be appropriately disciplined by
school officials.
Interviews, Interrogations and Removal From School
The School District has legal
jurisdiction over students during the school day and hours of approved
extracurricular activities. The school administration is responsible for making
an effort to protect each student's rights with respect to interrogations by
law enforcement officials. When law enforcement officials find it necessary to
question students during the school day or periods of extracurricular
activities, the school principal or designee will be present and the interview
will be conducted in private.
The principal will verify and
record the identity of the officer or other authority and request an
explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The
principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student's
parents/guardians.
Removal of Students From School
Before
a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by law enforcement or
other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official's
authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to
notify the student's parent/guardian that the student is being removed from
school.
Interview
With Division of Family Services Personnel
The Division of Family Services (DFS) may find it necessary to interview
students during the school day or during periods of extra-curricular activities
when an emergency situation exists or when interviewing in the home setting
would be inappropriate. The DFS worker
will contact the school principal or designee prior to coming to the school to
arrange the interview, when possible.
The worker may be accompanied by a law enforcement officer when the
report alleges sexual abuse or serious physical abuse. The principal will verify and record the
identity of the DFS staff person, who will explain the need to question or interview
the student at school.
Contacts by
Guardian Ad Litem and Court-Appointed Special Advocate
When a court-appointed guardian ad litem or special advocate finds it
necessary to interview the child during the school day or during periods of
extra-curricular activities, the school principal or designee must be
notified. The principal will verify and
record the identity of the individual through the court order which appoints
him or her. The interview must be
conducted in a private setting and with the least disruption to the child’s
schedule as possible.
STUDENT SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
The
Board of Education believes that the right of a child to attend free public
schools carries with it the responsibility of the child to attend school
regularly and to comply with the lawful policies, rules and regulations of the
school district. This observance of school
policies, rules and regulations is essential for permitting others to learn at
school.
Therefore,
the administrative prerogative to exclude a student from school because of
violation of school rules and regulations, conduct which materially or
substantially disrupts the rights of others to an education, or conduct which
endangers the student, other students or the property of the school is
permitted. Furthermore, if a student
poses a threat to self or other, as evidenced by the prior conduct of such student,
the administration may immediately remove the student from school. Such actions will be taken in accordance with
due process and with due regard for the welfare of both the student and the
school.
Suspensions
or removals will use due process procedures.
Details of these procedures will be available in the superintendent’s
office. A conference with student,
parents, school officials, and law enforcement officials (if needed) will be
held about the student’s conduct before the student will return to school.
The
Board of Education recognizes the positive effects of parents/families’
involvement in education of their children.
The Board is committed to strong parent/family involvement in working
collaboratively with district staff as knowledgeable partners in educating
district students. In order to implement
the Board’s commitment to parent/family involvement in education, the
Superintendent will appoint a committee of parents, staff, and community
representatives to serve as the district’s Parent Involvement Committee. The Committee’s responsibilities will
include recommendations for program development, parent/staff training and
program evaluation. Program evaluation reports will be prepared and submitted
to the Superintendent annually.
SURVEYING, ANALYZING OR
EVALUATING STUDENTS
All
instructional materials, including teachers’ manuals, films, tapes or other
supplementary material that will be used in connection with any survey,
analysis or evaluation as part of any program shall be available for inspection
by the parents or guardians of the students.
Further, a parent may inspect, upon request, a survey created by a third
party before the survey is administered or distributed by a school to a
student. The term “instructional
material” does not include academic tests or academic assessments.
Parents will be
notified at least annually at the beginning of the school year of this policy
and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in the
policy. The district will directly
notify parents at least annually at the beginning of the school year of the
specific or approximate dates during the school year when the above described
surveys or evaluations are scheduled or expected to be scheduled or when
information for the purpose of marketing will be collected. Parents have the opportunity to opt the
student out of participation in any surveys or evaluations described in this
policy.
Without written
consent of a parent or consent of the student if emancipated, no student, as
part of any program wholly or partially funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, shall be required to submit to a survey, analysis or evaluation that
reveals information concerning:
·
Political affiliations or beliefs
of the students or the student’s parent,
·
Mental or psychological problems of
the student or the student’s family,
·
Sex behavior and attitudes,
·
Illegal, anti-social,
self-incriminating or demeaning behavior,
·
Critical appraisals of other
individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships,
·
Legally recognized privileged or
analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers,
·
Religious practices, affiliations
or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent,
·
Income (other than that required by
law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving
financial assistance under such program).
If a survey
covering one (1) or more of the eight (8) listed issues is distributed,
regardless of the source of funding, the district will take measures to protect
the identification and privacy of the students participating. These measures may include limiting access to
the completed surveys and the survey results as allowed by law. Parents have the opportunity to opt the
student out of participation in a survey covering one or more of the eight (8)
listed issues.
Surveys that could be administered at
Adair County R-II School for the 2017-18 school year that may cover one (1) or
more of the eight (8) listed issues are as follows:
Postsecondary
Planning Survey – National
Research Center for College & University Admissions, Grades 9-11 |
Fall 2018 |
Missouri
Comprehensive Student Needs Survey, Grades K-12 |
Fall 2018 |
Preliminary
Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT/NMSQT), Grade 11 |
October 2018 |
|
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PROTECTION OF
PUPIL RIGHTS ACT
The Protection of Pupil Rights
Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires Adair County R-II School District to notify you and obtain consent
or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school
activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation
that concern one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information
surveys”):
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student
or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or
student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or
demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom
respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such
as with lawyers, doctors, or
ministers;
7. Religious practices affiliations, or beliefs of
the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine
program eligibility.
This requirement also applies
to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing
purposes (“marketing
surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.
A schedule of activities
requiring parental notice and consent/opt-out for the upcoming school year is
legally required. (Please note
that this notice and consent/opt-out transfers from parents to any
student who is 18 or older an
emancipated minor under State law.)
If you wish to review any
survey instrument or instructional material used in connection with any
protected information or
marketing survey, please submit a request to Adair County R-II School District, attention Shelly Shipman, Superintendent, 205 W. Dewey, Brashear, MO
63533. Adair County R-II School
District will notify you of the time and place where you may review these
materials. You have the right to review a survey and/or instructional materials
before the survey is administered to a student.
At this time, Adair County R-II School District has no activity/survey planned that would include
any of the above eight areas. If, at any time during this school year, your
child is to be included in a survey, Adair County R-II School District will
send you the proper information and release form.
COLLECTING, DISCLOSING OR USING
INFORMATION
FOR MARKETING
In general, the
district will not collect, disclose or use personal student information for the
purpose of marketing or selling that information or otherwise providing that
information to others for that purpose.
The Missouri Sunshine Law may require districts to release information
collected for other purposes, such as enrollment, if that information was
designated as “Directory Information” and parents and students were properly
notified. The district has no control
over how this information will be used once released, but parents may notify
the district in writing if they do not wish to have directory information
released to third parties.
In the rare case where the district may collect
information from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that
information, the district will directly notify the parents at least annually at
the beginning of the school year of the specific or approximate dates when such
information will be collected. Parents,
upon request, may inspect any instrument used to collect personal information
for the purpose of marketing or selling that information before the instrument
is administered or distributed to a student.
All parents and students of appropriate age may decline to provide the information
requested.
This portion of the policy does not apply to the
collection, disclosure or use of personal information collected from students
for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating or providing educational
products or services for or to students or educational institutions, to the
extent allowed by law and Board policy, such as the following:
1. College
or other postsecondary education recruitment or military recruitment.
2. Book clubs, magazines and programs providing access to low-cost
literary products.
3. Curriculum and instructional materials used by elementary
schools and secondary schools.
4. Tests and assessments used by elementary schools and secondary
schools to provide cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic, clinical, aptitude or achievement
information about students (or to generate other statistically useful data for
the purpose of securing such tests and assessments) and the subsequent analysis
and public release of the aggregate data from such tests and assessments.
5. The sale by students of products or services to raise funds for
school-related or education-related activities.
6. Student recognition programs.
For the purposes of this policy,
“personal information” means individually identifiable information including:
1. A student or parent’s first and last name.
2. A home or other physical address (including street name and the
name of the city or town).
3. A telephone number.
4. A Social Security identification number.
The district will notify parents
at least annually at the beginning of the school year of the portion of this
policy regarding collecting, disclosing or using information and within a
reasonable time after any substantive change in this policy.
PROCEDURES REGARDING
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION WHERE CONSENT IS REQUIRED
·
Before the District discloses personally
identifiable information from a student's records (other than directory
information), the District will obtain a signed and dated written consent from
the parent/guardian or eligible student. The written consent will specify the
records that may be disclosed; state the purpose of the disclosure; and
identify the party or parties to whom disclosure may be made.
·
If the parent/guardian or eligible student so
requests, the District will provide him/her with a copy of the records
disclosed.
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION WHERE CONSENT IS NOT
REQUIRED
The
District may disclose personally identifiable information from a student's
educational records without the written consent of the parent/guardian or
eligible student in the following circumstances:
1. Disclosure may be made to
other school officials, including teachers, within the District whom the
District has determined to have legitimate educational interests. The District
designates the Custodian of Records to make the determination as to whether a
particular school official has a legitimate educational interest in accessing a
student's educational records. Before accessing any student's educational
records, the school official seeking access must submit a written request to
the Custodian of Records. The request
must include the student's name, the reason for the request, the school
official's name and the date of the request. The District's designee must provide
in writing whether the request was granted or denied and the reason for the
decision. If the request is granted, the request and the designee's decision
must be maintained with the student's educational records.
2. Disclosure may be made to officials of another school district
or post secondary educational institution where the student seeks or intends to
enroll.
3. Disclosure may be made to
authorized federal and state agencies and authorities.
4. Disclosure of acts of
school violence, as set forth in Policy and Regulation 2673, may be made to
District employees who are directly responsible for the student's education or
who interact with the student in the performance of the employee's duties.
5. Disclosure may be made to
appropriate staff members of portions of any student's individualized education
program that is related to past or potentially future violent behavior.
6. Disclosure may be made to
law enforcement officials, as soon as is reasonably practicable, of the
commission of the criminal acts listed in Regulation 2673.
7. Disclosure may be made to
the appropriate division of the Juvenile Court of the suspension of more than
ten (10) days of any student under court jurisdiction.
8. Disclosure of discipline
records may be made within five (5) days to any requesting school district where
the student seeks to enroll.
9. Disclosure may be made if
such disclosure is in connection with financial aid for which the student has
applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to
determine eligibility, amount of aid, condition for the aid, or to enforce the
terms and conditions of the aid.
10. Disclosure may be made to organizations
conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions
to develop, validate or administer predictive tests; administer student aid
programs; or improve instruction, if the study is conducted in a way that does
not permit personal identification of parent/guardian and students, and the
information is destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the
study was conducted.
11. Disclosure may be made to
accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions.
12. Disclosure may be made to
comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena and only after the District
makes a reasonable effort to notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of
the order or subpoena in advance of the compliance.
13. Disclosure may be made where
the disclosure is in connection with a health or safety emergency and the
information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or
other individuals.
14. Disclosure may be made where
the disclosure is of information the District has designated to be directory
information.
15. Disclosure may be made to
the parent/guardian of a non-eligible student or to an eligible student.
16. Disclosure may be made
without the written consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student as
otherwise may be specified by federal or state law.
NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Adair County R-II School District, with
certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of
personally identifiable information from your child’s education records.
However, Adair County R-II 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 Adair County R-II
School District to include this type of information from your child’s
educational 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 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.
If you do not want Adair County R-II School District
to disclose directory information from your child’s educational records without
your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by
September 15. Adair County R-II School District has designated the following
information as directory information:
Student’s name Dates
of attendance
Address Grade
level
Telephone listing Participation
in officially recognized activities & sports
Photograph Weight
and height of members of athletic teams
Date and place of birth Degrees, honors
and awards received
LOCAL RESOURCES FOR
COUNSELING AND TREATMENT
The Adair County R-II School
District has compiled a list of a few local resources for counseling and
treatment. Specialties include family
abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, group, family, and individual counseling. This list, in addition, includes treatment
centers available outside the immediate Adair area.
ADAIR COUNTY
AREA
Mark Twain Area Counseling Center 105 Pfeiffer Ave, Kirksville
MO 665-4612
Mark Twain Area Counseling Center of Macon 309 N Missouri, Macon MO
395-9114
First Choice Professionals 1 Crown Drive, Suite 104,
Kirksville MO
665-7500
North Central MO Mental Health Center 1926 Oak St, Unionville MO
947-7940
Dr. Christopher Maglio, Phd. 117 E Washington, Kirksville, MO
665-7805
Still Specialty Clinic 1001
E Jefferson, Kirksville, MO
665-0202
Preferred Family Healthcare 1101 S Jamison, Kirksville MO
665-1962
or 800-964-7118
Impact Counseling 1108
E Patterson, Suite 5, Kirksville, MO
660-951-2197
Adult Children of Alcoholics 209 W Washington, Kirksville MO
Al-Anon, Al-A-Teen 665-1150
Victim Support Services 1800
E LaHarpe, Kirksville MO
Hotline: 665-1617 or 800-668-1617
OTHER AVAILABLE
TREATMENT CENTERS
Arthur Center DePaul
Health Center
321 W Promenade, Mexico MO
65265 12303 DePaul Dr,
Bridgeton MO
866-401-6661 314-344-6000
University Behavioral Health Heartland
Behavioral Health Services
3301 S Providence Rd # E,
Columbia MO 65203 W Ashland, Nevada MO
64772
573-882-2511 800-654-9605
or 417-667-2666
DISCIPLINE
The District has the authority to control student
conduct which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the schools as
provided by state law. School officials
are authorized to hold students accountable for misconduct in school, on school
property, during school-sponsored activities and for conduct away from school
or in non-school activities which affect school discipline.
Students
forfeit their right to a public school education by engaging in conduct
prohibited in Regulation 2610 and related provisions. Disciplinary consequences include, but are
not limited to, withdrawal of school privileges (athletics, intramurals,
student clubs and activities and school social events); the reassignment of the
student to another school; removal for up to ten (10) school days by school
principals; extension of suspensions for a total of 180 days by the
Superintendent; and longer term suspension and expulsion from school by the
Board of Education.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Behavioral Expectations
The discipline code set out in this regulation is
intended to be illustrative but not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct
and the consequences for each. Misconduct which is not specifically listed in
this regulation may be deemed to warrant discipline up to and including
expulsion following provision of all due process procedures. In addition, the
disciplinary consequence listed for each offense may be increased or decreased
by the Administration or the Board of Education due to mitigating or
aggravating circumstances. This code
includes, but is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on school
playgrounds, parking lots, school buses or at a school activity whether on or
off school property.
Copies of this regulation as well as the District's
corporal punishment policy will be provided to each student at the beginning of
each school year. Copies of these documents will also be available for public
inspection during normal business hours in the Superintendent's office.
Academic Dishonesty – Academic dishonesty is
defined as copying from another student or allowing another student to copy
work, using or possessing a “crib sheet,” using an electronic device to cheat,
looking in a book during a closed-book test, and/or plagiarizing an assignment
or project.
First
Offense: Zero on the assignment, project,
or test and one detention.
Subsequent
Offenses: Zero on the assignment,
project, or test and in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension.
Alcohol - Possession of or presence
under the influence of alcohol
First
Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, possible notification to law enforcement of officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: Expulsion, possible notification
to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Arson - Intentionally causing or
attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First
Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school
suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement of officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Assault - (Refer to Policy and
Regulation 2673 – Reporting of Violent Behavior)
a. Attempting to cause injury to another person; placing a person
in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring
another person.
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement of officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: 11-180 days out-of-school
suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
b. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another;
killing or causing serious physical injury to another.
First
Offense: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
c. Fighting—Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to
the conflict either verbally or by physical action.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Automobile/Vehicle Misuse—Driving and parking on
school property are privileges granted by the Board of Education to persons who
have reasons to be in the schools or on school property. Students are expected to use all acceptable
courtesies and safe driving practices on and around school property. Building principals shall establish rules and
procedures necessary for the safe operation and parking of automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles and other vehicles on school property. Students are not to move or be in
automobiles/vehicles during the school day without permission from school
officials. Failure to follow these rules
and procedures may result in suspension or revocation of driving and parking
privileges as well as other disciplinary action.
Bullying – The District is
committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of
bullying or intimidation. Bullying is
strictly prohibited on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored
activity or in a school related context.
Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of
individuals to inflict intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is
substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical
safety or property; substantially
interferes with the educational performance, opportunities, or benefits of any
student without exception; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of
the school. Bullying may consist of
physical actions, including gestures, or oral, cyberbullying, electronic, or
written communication, and any threat of retaliation for reporting acts of
bullying.
Cyberbullying means
bullying as defined above through the transmission of a communication including, but not
limited to, a message, text, sound, or image by means of an electronic device
including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other
wireless communication device, computer, or pager. The District may
prohibit and discipline for cyberbullying that originates on any District campus or at a District
activity if the electronic communication was made using the school's
technological resources, if there is a sufficient nexus to the educational
environment, or if the electronic communication was made on the District’s
campus or at a District activity using the student's own personal technological
resources. Further, students who engage in significant acts of misconduct
off campus which materially and adversely impact the education of District
students will be subject to discipline.
Bullying occurs when a student:
·
Communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing or
via electronic communications, intention to intimidate, or inflict physical,
emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose, or
·
Physically contacts another person with the intent to intimidate or to
inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose. Physical contact does not require physical
touching, although touching may be included.
·
Exhibits any unwanted aggressive behavior towards another person.
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension or expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement
officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
*The
Superintendent may reduce the length of suspension for elementary school
students based upon the facts in each case.
Bus
Misconduct—Any offense committed by a student on a
district-owned or contracted bus shall be punished in the same manner as if the
offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. In addition, bus riding privileges may be
suspended or revoked.
Cell Phones/Pagers - The use of cell phones in school poses increasing risks of school
disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. Student cell phones, digital cameras and
similar electronic devices shall be turned off and are not to be heard or used
during the instructional day without prior teacher permission and are banned
from restrooms and dressing areas (home or away) at all times.
First Offense: Warning.
Cell phone can be picked up in the office at the end of the day.
Second Offense: 1-3 days in-school suspension for subsequent
offenses.
First Offense in Banned Area:
1-3 days in-school suspension for subsequent offenses.
Students needing to call home
on their cell phones must first get permission from the principal's office
prior to displaying cell phone.
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions
or defiance of staff authority (Including disrespectful conduct or speech such
as verbal, written or symbolic language or gesture directed at a staff member
that is rude, vulgar, defiant, or considered inappropriate to public settings.)
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, or 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct that has the
intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a
student including conduct or verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language
that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or
school functions.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, or 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Drugs/Controlled Substance
a. Possession or presence 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 of school property.
First
Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, notification to law enforcement of officials, and documentation in
student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
b. Sale of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a
controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations described above.
First
Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, notification to law enforcement of officials, and documentation in
student’s discipline record.
Subsequent
Offenses: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical
conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, or 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
False Alarms – Tampering with emergency
equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports.
First
Offense: Up to and including
Principal/parent conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student’s discipline
record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: Up to and including in-school
suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible
documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and
Regulation 2620 – Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or
weapon
a. Possession
or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C. §
921, 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2) or § 571.010, RSMo., which is customarily used for
attack or defense against another person; any instrument or device used to
inflict physical injury to another person.
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement of officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: 11-180 days out-of-school
suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
b. Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921, or
any instrument or device defined in § 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or
device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2) .
First
Offense: One calendar year suspension or
expulsion, unless modified by the Board upon recommendation by the
superintendent, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in
student discipline record.
Harassment (Refer to Policy 2130 –
Harassment)
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Improper Display of Affection – A public display of
affection is defined as physical contact with another person that gives the
appearance of an intimate relationship or is an intimate act that is in view of
others and is inappropriate in a school setting. It may include, but is not limited to any
intimate physical contact between two individuals such as embracing, kissing,
intimate caressing or touching or any combination of the above. Students who engage in public displays of
affection are subject to referral for disciplinary action by the school
administration as defined in the student handbook. A good rule to follow is that side-to-side
handholding is permitted.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, and possible
documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Improper Language
Threatening Language- Use of verbal, physical or
written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar
Language-
Language that depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
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 that materially and
substantially disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school
functions.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2130 -
Harassment)
Physical touching of another
student in
the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Use of sexually intimidating language,
objects, or pictures.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Indecent Exposure—Includes display of breasts,
buttocks and genitals in a public location
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference,
in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Technology Misconduct
a. Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access
to a technology system or information; to use district technology to connect to
other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; to
copy district files without authorization; to interfere with the ability of
others to utilize district technology; to secure a higher level of privilege
without authorization; to introduce computer “viruses,” “hacking” tools, or
other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or to
evade or disable a filtering/blocking device.
First
Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, suspension or loss of user privileges, possible notification of law
enforcement and documentation in student’s discipline record*.
Subsequent
Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, expulsion, suspension or loss of user privileges, possible
notification of law enforcement and documentation in student’s discipline
record
Violation of the Board
adopted “Acceptable Use Policy”, administrative procedures or netiquette rules
governing student use of district technology.
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, suspension or loss of user privileges, possible
notification of law enforcement and documentation in student’s discipline
record*.
Subsequent
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, suspension or loss of user
privileges, possible notification of law enforcement and documentation in
student’s discipline record*.
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or
attempt to take the property of another
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student’s discipline
record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: 11-180 days’ out-of-school
suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
Tobacco - Possession or use of
tobacco or tobacco products
a. Possession of any tobacco products on school grounds, school
transportation or at any school activity.
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference or
in-school suspension, confiscation of tobacco product, possible notification of
law enforcement officials.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, or 1-10
days out-of-school suspension, confiscation of tobacco product, possible
notification of law enforcement officials
Use of any tobacco products on
school grounds, school transportation or at any school activity.
First
Offense: In-school suspension or 1-3
days out-of-school suspension, confiscation of tobacco product, possible
notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent
Offenses: In-school suspension, or 1-10
days out-of-school suspension, confiscation of tobacco product, possible
notification of law enforcement officials
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class
or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 – Truancy
and Educational Neglect.)
First
Offense: Principal/Student conference or
1-3 days in-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offenses: 3-10 days in-school
suspension.
Vandalism - Intentional damage or
attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District.
First
Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student’s discipline
record*.
Subsequent
Offenses: 11-180 days’ out-of-school
suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student’s discipline record.
*Any offense
which constitutes a “serious violation of the district’s discipline policy” as
defined in Board policy PRF 2673 will be documented in the student’s discipline
record.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
A student with a disability is a student identified
as a “child with a disability” under the eligibility criteria of state
regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
as amended, or as a person with a qualifying disability of the purpose of Title
II of the American with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act.
The district does not believe in a double standard
for intentional misbehavior and holds the welfare and safety of all persons in
the district in highest regard. Students
with disabilities who violate the school district’s discipline code will be
disciplined in accordance with the district’s normal discipline code, subject
to the modifications of the normal discipline implementation process mandated
by law. It is expressly this district’s
policy that it will use the full scope of authority available under the law in
applying its regular disciplinary code to all students. All students, including those with
disabilities, may be referred for law enforcement action when their conduct
warrants the referral.
Due process procedures will
be enforced according to school law.
BUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS
1. To ensure safety, the driver must be totally in charge of the
school bus. Passengers must respond
promptly to all instructions given.
Example: Deliberately
defiant/refusal to follow instructions
2. The use of alcohol and tobacco products are strictly
prohibited. Example: Smokeless tobacco, smoking, matches,
lighters, drugs, alcohol.
3. Animals as well as glass containers are not permitted.
4. Passengers must observe classroom conduct at all times. Example:
Excessive horseplay, pushing, tripping, loud talking/undue noise,
throwing objects, obscene/unacceptable language, gestures, remarks or
literature. Student conduct may be monitored
by surveillance cameras.
5. Do not attempt to get off or move about while the bus is in
motion. Example: Arms, head, feet, objects out window, refusal
to stay seated, standing/moving around, crawling under or over seats.
6. Vandalism or tampering with bus equipment is prohibited. Example:
broken window, cut seat or seat damage.
PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW
The minutes, accounts, reports,
surveys, memoranda or other documents prepared for the Board, and any other
non-confidential records of the Board, are public documents. They shall be kept in the custody of the
superintendent and the Board secretary.
The superintendent, Board secretary or a designee will make them
available to the public upon request during regular business hours.
Confidential records are not
open to the public. These include, but
are not limited to, staff and student personnel records, personal
correspondence, minutes of executive sessions and records pertaining to such
matters as may be discussed in executive session, and all other records closed
pursuant to law, to the extent and/or for the time periods set or provided by
law.
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.
For more
information you may contact local district or Department personnel.
Shelly
Shipman, Federal Programs Director, 205 W. Dewey Street, Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272 Fax
(660) 323-5250 shelly_shipman@brashear.k12.mo.us
SCHOOL PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY
Brashear Elementary School
(Title I, LEP, Migrant
policy)
Board approved August 19,
2002
Communications:
An
annual information night will be held for parents at the Gab Sessions. In an
open forum topics addressed will be: school requirements, resources available
to parents, and parent involvement. Activities will be tentatively planned for
the year. Parents will be updated on curriculum changes and forms of
assessment. We will inform parents of communication procedures and vehicles
used throughout the year including:
·
Teachers communicate with parents as needed; telephone, e-mail, letter,
etc.
·
Evenings in Education nights will be presented by all classes.
·
Classroom newsletters, generated by teachers, will be sent to parents.
·
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held in the fall.
·
Our resource library is open to all students and parents.
·
Mid-terms will be mailed to all parents.
·
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth grade students will receive progress sheets as
needed.
·
Testing results will be sent to all parents.
·
Parents are invited to discuss testing results with their child's
teacher,
Mrs. Grissom or Mrs. Shipman.
·
Testing results will be discussed with the Board.
·
Parent/Teacher/Student Compacts will be sent out yearly.
·
Students will be given the opportunity to participate in the Book-It
program.
·
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held after the first quarter.
·
Evenings in Education will be held to encourage parent involvement in
learning.
·
Four family involvement nights will be held during the year.
Building Parents Capacity for
Involvement in School:
Rich and varied school activities
offer opportunities to build equal partnerships between home and school, and
each provides opportunities for parents to feel valued as contributors.
Activities include math, science, and the communication arts. Assistance to
participating parents is provided in various ways:
·
Informational meetings to discuss state provisions and federal
requirements.
·
Parent education nights.
·
Parents will be extended an opportunity to serve on our Title
committees.
·
Parent volunteers are encouraged to help with book fairs and PTS.
·
Parents are encouraged to attend monthly Awards Assemblies.
·
Co-curricular activities will be offered for the enjoyment of the
parents;
concerts, special events: School Lunch Week.
Parent/Student/Teacher
Compact
Parent/Guardian
Responsibilities:
·
I will be PROACTIVE…Emphasize positive attitudes and healthy behaviors.
·
I will BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND…Help my child plan ahead and
set goals
and be a good citizen.
·
I will PUT 1st THINGS 1st…Make school work and reading
a priority.
§
I will THINK WIN-WIN…Be available to work with the school for the success
of my child.
Student
Responsibilities:
·
I will be PROACTIVE…Be responsible for my own behavior.
·
I will BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND…Take advantage of study time
both at school and home.
·
I will PUT 1st THINGS 1st…Return completed schoolwork
on time.
·
I will THINK WIN-WIN…Respect and cooperate with other students and adults.
Teacher/Staff
Responsibilities:
·
I will be PROACTIVE…Provide a safe and caring environment.
·
I will BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND…Plan ahead and build on
individual
strengths for optimum success.
·
I will PUT 1st THINGS 1st…Make the success of each
child a priority.
·
I will THINK WIN-WIN…Be available and keep you informed of your child’s
progress.
FERPA
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS ANNUAL NOTIFICATION
Each
year the Adair County R-II School District is required to give notice of the
various rights accorded to parents or students pursuant to the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Parents and students have a right to be notified and informed. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of
the following:
RIGHT TO INSPECT: You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or
at this institution.
RIGHT TO PREVENT DISCLOSURES: You have the right to
prevent disclosure of education records to third parties with certain limited
exceptions. It is the intent of this
institution to limit the disclosure of information contained in your education
records to those instances when prior written consent has been given to the
disclosure, as an item of directory information of which you have not refused
to permit disclosure, or under the provisions of FERPA which allow disclosure
without prior written consent.
RIGHT TO REQUEST AMENDMENT: You have the right to seek
to have corrected any parts of an education record which you believe to be
inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your rights. This right includes the right to a hearing to
present evidence that the record should be changed if this institution decides
not to alter the education records according to your request.
RIGHT TO COMPLAIN TO FERPA
OFFICE: You
have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office,
U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C., 20202-4605, concerning the Adair
County R-II School District’s failure to comply with FERPA.
RIGHT TO OBTAIN POLICY: You have the right to
obtain a copy of the written policy adopted by the Board of Education of the
Adair County R-II School District in compliance with FERPA. A copy may be obtained in person or by mail
from:
Renee Reeves
Custodian of Records
205 West Dewey Street
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Fax (660) 323-5250
renee_reeves@brashear.k12.mo.us
Missouri Department of
Elementary & Secondary Education
COMPLAINT
PROCEDURES
The
Federal Every Student Succeeds Act requires the Missouri Department of
Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) to adopt procedures for resolving
complaints regarding operations of programs authorized under the Act, including
Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV (Part A), Title V, Title VI, and Title
VII and Title IX, part C.
Who
May File a Complaint
Any
local education agency (LEA), consortium of LEAs, organization, parent,
teacher, or member of the public may file a complaint.
Definition
of a Complaint
There
are both formal and informal complaint procedures.
A
formal complaint must be a written, signed statement that includes:
1.
An allegation that a federal statute or regulation applicable to the state
educational agency (SEA) or a local education agency (LEA) program has been
violated,
2.
Facts, including documentary evidence that supports the allegation, and
3.
The specific requirement, statute, or regulation being violated.
Alternatives
for Filing Complaints
It
is federal and state intent that complaints are resolved at a level nearest the
LEA as possible. As described below, formal complaints filed with the SEA will
be forwarded to the appropriate LEA for investigation and resolution. Informal
complaints made to the SEA will be subject of an initial investigation by the
SEA, but will be forwarded to the LEA if a formal complaint evolves. Precise
processes in both instances are described below.
Informal
and Formal Complaints Received by the Local Education Agency
Informal
and formal complaints filed with the LEA concerning ESEA program operations in
that LEA are to be investigated and resolved by the LEA according to locally
developed procedures, when at all possible. Such procedures will provide for:
1.
Disseminating procedures to the LEA school board,
2.
Central filing of procedures within the district,
3.
Addressing informal complaints in a prompt and courteous manner,
4.
Notifying the SEA within 15 days of receipt of written complaints,
5.
Timely investigating and processing of complaints within 30 days, with an
additional 30 days if exceptional conditions exist,
6.
Disseminating complaint findings and resolutions to all parties to the
complaint and the LEA school board. Such findings and resolutions also shall be
available to parents, teachers and other members of the general public,
provided by the LEA, free of charge, if requested, and
7.
Appealing to the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
within 15 days
Appeals
to the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education will be
processed according to the procedures outlined in sections below.
Informal
Complaints Received by the SEA Office
Informal
complaints (i.e., verbal and/or anonymous) to the SEA by individuals (who may
ask not to be identified to the LEA) concerning program operations in an LEA
will be investigated by the SEA, according to procedures deemed most
appropriate by the SEA, within 10 days of receipt of the complaint. Findings of
this investigation shall be reported to the complainant within 10 additional
days. In the event that the complainant requests further investigation or a
hearing, the complainant must file a signed written complaint. This formal
complaint will be processed according to procedures outlined in sections below.
Formal
Complaints Initially Received by the SEA Office
1.
Record. Upon receipt of a written complaint, a record of the source and nature
of the complaint, including the applicable program involved in the complaint,
statute violated and facts on which the complaint is based, will be initiated.
2.
Notification of LEA. Within 15 days of receipt of the complaint, a written
communication will notify the district superintendent and the district ESEA
coordinator of the complaint filed with the SEA. Upon receipt of the
communication, the LEA will initiate its complaint procedures as set forth
above. If the complaint is that an LEA is not providing equitable services to
private school children, it also will be filed with the U.S. Secretary of
Education.
3.
Report by LEA. Within 20 days of receipt of the complaint, the LEA will advise
the SEA of the status of the complaint resolution proceedings and, at the end
of 30 days, will submit a written summary of the LEA investigation and
complaint resolution. This report is considered public record and may be made
available to parents, teachers, and other members of the general public. A copy
of this procedure also will be filed with the U.S. Secretary of Education, if
it involves equity of services to private school children.
4.
Verification. Within ten days of receipt of the written summary of a complaint
resolution, the DESE office will verify the resolution of the complaint through
an on-site visit, letter or telephone call(s).
Verification
will include direct contact with the complainant. If the complaint is about
equity of services to private school children, the U.S. Secretary of Education
shall also be given copies of all related communications.
Appeals
1.
Record. Upon receipt of a written appeal to a complaint unresolved at the LEA
level, a record of the source and nature of the complaint, including the
applicable program involved in the complaint, statute violated and facts on
which the complaint is based, will be initiated.
2.
Investigation. The SEA will initiate an investigation within 10 days, which
will be concluded within 30 days from receipt of the appeal. Such investigation
may include a site visit if the SEA determines that an on-site investigation is
necessary. By stipulation of all concerned, this investigation may be continued
beyond the 30-day limit.
3.
Hearing. If required by the SEA, or formally requested by parties to the
complaint, this investigation will include an evidentiary hearing(s) before an
SEA Division Director acting as chairperson and designated staff personnel.
Conduct of such hearings will follow the procedures outlined in state rules.
The hearing proceedings shall be tape recorded and the recording preserved for
preparation of any transcript required on appeal.
Decision
Within
10 days of conclusion of the investigation and/or evidentiary hearing(s), the
SEA will render a decision detailing the reasons for its decision and
transmitting this decision to the LEA, the complainant, and the district school
board. Recommendations and details of
the decision are to be implemented within 15 days of the decision being given
to the LEA. This 15 day implementation
period may be extended at the discretion of the SEA Division Director, The
complainant of the LEA may appeal the decision of the SEA.
Formal
LEA Complaints Against SEA
1.
Record. The SEA will record the source, and nature of the complaint, including
the applicable program involved in the complaint, statue violated and facts on
which the complaint is based.
2.
Decision. The SEA decision will be rendered within 15 days of the complaint
receipt. The LEA will be promptly notified of the SEA’s decision.
3.
Appeal. The LEA may appeal the decision of the SEA to the SEA review board
within 30 days of receipt of the decision. Procedures under the “Appeal to the
State Agency Review Board” section will be followed.
4.
Second Appeal. An applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the SEA
Review Board to the U.S. Secretary of Education. The applicant shall file
written notice of the appeal with the Secretary within 20 days after the
applicant has been notified by the SEA of its decision.
Complaints
Against LEAs Received from the
United
States Department of Education
1.
Complaints against LEAs received from the U.S. Department of Education will be
processed as though they had been received initially at the SEA.
2.
A report of final disposition of the complaint will be filed with the U.S.
Department of Education.
3.
These procedures shall not prevent the SEA from partially or wholly
interrupting funding of any LEA IASA program or taking any other action it
deems appropriate.
Procedure
Dissemination
1.
This procedure will be disseminated to all interested parties through the
agency webpage at http://dese.mo.gov and to subscribers to the Federal Programs listserv.
2.
This guidance will be distributed through regional and statewide meetings with
Federal Programs Coordinators. LEAs are asked to incorporate the elements of
the complaint procedure into their own policies and procedures.
3.
DESE will also keep records of any complaints filed through this policy.
For
complaints concerning any federal programs please contact:
Shelly Shipman
205 West Dewey Street
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272 Fax (660) 323-5250
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Technology Safety)
Internet Usage
Access to electronic research requires
students and employees to maintain consistently high levels of personal
responsibility. The existing rules found
in the District's Behavioral Expectations policy (Board Policy/Regulation 2610)
as well as employee handbooks clearly apply to students and employees
conducting electronic research or communication.
One fundamental need for acceptable
student and employee use of District electronic resources is respect for, and
protection of, password/account code security, as well as restricted databases
files, and information banks. Personal
passwords/account codes may be created to protect students and employees utilizing
electronic resources to conduct research or complete work.
These passwords/account codes shall not be
shared with others; nor shall students or employees use another party's
password except in the authorized maintenance and monitoring of the network. The maintenance of strict control of
passwords/account codes protects employees and students from wrongful
accusation of misuse of electronic resources or violation of District policy,
state or federal law. Students or
employees who misuse electronic resources or who violate laws will be
disciplined at a level appropriate to the seriousness of the misuse.
The use of the District technology and
electronic resources is a privilege, which may be revoked at any time. Staff
and students are only allowed to conduct electronic network-based activities
which are classroom or workplace related. Behaviors which shall result in
revocation of access shall include, but will not be limited to: damage to or
theft of system hardware or software; alteration of system hardware or
software; placement of unlawful information, computer viruses or harmful
programs on, or through the computer system; entry into restricted information
on systems or network files in violation of password/account code restrictions;
violation of other users' rights to privacy; unauthorized disclosure, use or
dissemination of personal information regarding minors; using another person's
name/password/account to send or receive messages on the network; sending or
receiving personal messages on the network; and use of the network for personal
gain, commercial purposes, or to engage in political activity.
Students and employees may not claim
personal copyright privileges over files, data or materials developed in the
scope of their employment, nor may students or employees use copyrighted
materials without the permission of the copyright holder. The Internet allows access to a wide variety
of media. Even though it is possible to
download most of these materials, students and staff shall not create or
maintain archival copies of these materials unless the source indicates that
the materials are in the public domain.
Access to electronic mail (E-mail) is a
privilege and designed to assist students and employees in the acquisition of
knowledge and in efficiently communicating with others. The District E-mail system is designed solely
for educational and work related purposes.
E-mail files are subject to review by District and school personnel. Chain letters, "chat rooms" or
Multiple User Dimensions (MUDs) are not allowed, with the exception of those
bulletin boards or "chat" groups that are created by teachers for
specific instructional purposes or employees for specific work related
communication.
Students or employees who engage in
"hacking" are subject to loss of privileges and District discipline,
as well as the enforcement of any District policy, state and/or federal laws
that may have been violated. Hacking may
be described as the unauthorized review, duplication, dissemination, removal,
damage, or alteration of files, passwords, computer systems, or programs, or
other property of the District, a business, or any other governmental agency
obtained through unauthorized means.
To the maximum extent permitted by law,
students and employees are not permitted to obtain, download, view or otherwise
gain access to "inappropriate matter" which includes materials
that may be deemed inappropriate to
minors, unlawful, abusive, obscene, pornographic, descriptive of destructive
devices, or otherwise objectionable under current District policy or legal
definitions. Similarly, the use of any
District computer to access sites which allow the user to conceal their
objective of accessing inappropriate material is not permitted.
The District and school administration
reserve the right to remove files, limit or deny access, and refer staff or
students violating the Board policy to appropriate authorities or for other
disciplinary action.
Internet
Access
In compliance with the
Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”), 47 U.S.C. § 254, the District uses
technological devices designed to filter and block the use of any District
computer with Internet access to retrieve or transmit any visual depictions
that are obscene, child pornography, or “harmful to minors” as defined by CIPA
and material which is otherwise inappropriate for District students.
Due to the dynamic nature
of the Internet, sometimes Internet websites and web material that do not fall
into these categories are blocked by the filter. In the event that a District student or
employee feels that a website or web content has been improperly blocked by the
District’s filter and this website or web content is appropriate for access by
District students, the process described below should be followed:
1. Follow
the process prompted by the District’s filtering software (or to remain
anonymous, log in under log in name: 123anonymous) and submit an electronic
request for access to a website,
2. Submit
a request, whether anonymous or otherwise, to the District’s Superintendent/the
Superintendent’s designee.
3. Requests
for access shall be granted or denied within three days. If a request was submitted anonymously,
persons should either attempt to access the website requested after three days
or log back in at 123anonymous to see the status of the request.
4. Appeal
of the decision to grant or deny access to a website may be made in writing to
the Board of Education. Persons who wish
to remain anonymous may mail an anonymous request for review to the Board of
Education at the School District’s Central Office, stating the website that
they would like to access and providing any additional detail the person wishes
to disclose.
5. In
case of an appeal, the Board of Education will review the contested material
and make a determination.
6. Material
subject to the complaint will not be unblocked pending this review process.
In the event that a
District student or employee feels that a website or web content that is
available to District students through District Internet access is obscene,
child pornography, or “harmful to minors” as defined by CIPA or material which
is otherwise inappropriate for District students, the process described set
forth in Regulation 6241 should be followed.
Adult users of a District
computer with Internet access may request that the “technology protection
measures” be temporarily disabled by the chief building administrator of the
building in which the computer is located for lawful purposes not otherwise
inconsistent with this Policy.
The use of District technology and
electronic resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will
result in the cancellation of those privileges.
All staff members and students who receive a password/account code will
participate in an orientation or training course regarding proper behavior and
use of the network. The password/account
code may be suspended or closed upon the finding of user misuse of the
technology system or its resources.
Students and employees are expected to
abide by the generally accepted rules of electronic network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1.
System users are expected to be polite. They may not send abusive, insulting,
harassing, or threatening messages to others.
2.
System users are expected to use appropriate language; language
that uses vulgarities or obscenities, libels others, or uses other
inappropriate references is prohibited.
3.
System users may not reveal their personal addresses, their
telephone numbers or the addresses or telephone numbers of students, employees,
or other individuals during E-mail transmissions.
4.
System users may not use the District's electronic network in such
a manner that would damage, disrupt, or prohibit the use of the network by
other users.
5.
System users should assume that all communications and information
is public when transmitted via the network and may be viewed by other
users. The system administrators may
access and read E-mail on a random basis.
6.
Use of the District's electronic network for unlawful purposes
will not be tolerated and is prohibited.
While the District is providing access to
electronic resources, it makes no warranties, whether expressed or implied, for
these services. The District may not be
held responsible for any damages including loss of data as a result of delays,
non-delivery or service interruptions caused by the information system or the
user's errors or omissions. The use or
distribution of any information that is obtained through the information system
is at the user's own risk. The District
specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained
through Internet services.
Security
The Board recognizes that security on the
District's electronic network is an extremely high priority. Security poses challenges for collective and
individual users. Any intrusion into
secure areas by those not permitted such privileges creates a risk for all
users of the information system.
The account codes/passwords provided to
each user are intended for the exclusive use of that person. Any problems, which arise from the user
sharing his/her account code/password, are the responsibility of the account
holder. Any misuse may result in the
suspension or revocation of account privileges.
The use of an account by someone other than the registered holder will
be grounds for loss of access privileges to the information system.
Users are required to report immediately
any abnormality in the system as soon as they observe it. Abnormalities should be reported to the
classroom teacher or system administrator.
The District shall use filtering, blocking
or other technology to protect students and staff from accessing internet sites
that contain visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography or harmful
to minors. The District shall comply
with the applicable provisions of the Children's Internet Protection Act
(CIPA), and the Neighborhood Internet Protection Act (NCIPA).
Vandalism of the Electronic Network or
Technology System
Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to alter, harm, or destroy equipment or data of another user, the
District information service, or the other networks that are connected to the
Internet. This includes, but is not
limited to the uploading or the creation of computer viruses, the alteration of
data, or the theft of restricted information.
Any vandalism of the District electronic network or technology system
will result in the immediate loss of computer service, disciplinary action and,
if appropriate, referral to law enforcement officials.
The consequences for violating the
District's Acceptable Use Policy include, but are not limited to, one or more
of the following:
1.
Suspension of District Network privileges;
2.
Revocation of Network privileges;
3.
Suspension of Internet access;
4.
Revocation of Internet access;
5.
Suspension of computer access;
6.
Revocation of computer access;
7.
School suspension;
8.
Expulsion; or
9.
Employee disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
TREMOR TIPS
There has been much thought and discussion about the
possibility of an earthquake. As
Superintendent of the Brashear School District, I realize that just as we
prepare our students and staff for tornadoes and fire emergencies, it is
essential to make similar preparations for earthquakes. Should our area experience an earthquake, I
want you to be assured that your child’s school is the safest place to be other
than under the personal care of loving parents.
You can be assured that we are doing everything possible to provide a
safe environment for our children and staff.
Following is information developed by Dr. Tim
Huddleston. For detailed information,
contact the superintendent’s office at 660-323-5272. We are doing our best to PREPARE. We hope you will PREPARE your homes
and family members as well.
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
PROCEDURES
If there is an earthquake, we realize the high level
of concern for each child. However, please,
do not call the school since the telephone lines will be utilized for emergency
calls to the appropriate emergency authorities.
The district will utilize KIRX Radio Park, KTVO
Television, and KRES Radio stations
to make public announcements relative to the earthquake disaster preparedness
activities/status of students/staff.
FAMILY SAFETY PROCEDURES
It is normal and natural to be afraid of
earthquakes. However, fears and
anxieties can be lessened by planning and practicing what to do before an
earthquake occurs. You and your family
can learn to react correctly and automatically when the first jolt or shaking
is felt. Earthquake drills will help you
and your family plan and remember where to seek shelter and how to protect
yourselves.
1. Planning and Preparation
·
Maintain emergency food, water and other supplies including medicine,
first aid kit and clothing.
·
Identify safe spots in each room - under sturdy tables, desks or
against inside walls.
·
Beware of danger zones - windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces,
tall furniture.
·
Conduct practice drills - physically place yourself and your children
in safe locations.
·
Learn first aid and CPR.
·
Decide where your family will unite if separated.
·
Keep a list of emergency telephone numbers.
·
Learn how to shut off gas, electric and water. Shut off only if you smell gas, electrical
sparks/arcs or broken water lines.
·
Secure water heater and appliances that could move enough to rupture
utility lines.
·
Keep flammable or hazardous liquids in cabinets or secured on lower
shelves.
2. During Earthquake
·
Implement action/plan EARTHQUAKE,
DROP AND HOLD.
·
Move away from windows and other potential hazards.
·
Get under tables or other shelters against inside wall.
·
Stay in DROP AND HOLD position until earthquake is over or further
instructions are given.
3. After Earthquake
·
Render first aid if necessary.
·
Implement action to leave house when earthquake is over.
·
Account for family members.
·
Be prepared for aftershock.
·
Do not go sightseeing.
·
Respond to requests for assistance from police, fire department or
other emergency organizations.
·
Remain at home and listen to radio broadcasts before attempting to go
to school if you have children in school.
REMEMBER, your children are in the safest place possible under disaster
conditions.
·
Be prepared to deal with the emotional needs of family members.
·
Remember to talk about what happened and be sure to encourage your
children to talk about how they felt - how afraid and how brave they were.
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