MACON COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

2014 - 2015

FACULTY AND STAFF HANDBOOK

Middle School - High School

Career and Technical Education Center

www.macon.k12.mo.us

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Table of Contents

2014 - 2015 School Calendar...................................................................................................................... 5 Accident Reports ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Activity Calendar ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Administration............................................................................................................................................ 6 Administrative Bulletin & Weekly Reports............................................................................................... 20 After Hours Building Use .......................................................................................................................... 18 Asbestos ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Assemblies ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Athletic Programs and Coaches ............................................................................................................... 28 Athletics.................................................................................................................................................... 21 Attendance Records ................................................................................................................................. 24 Attendance Regulations—Career Center ................................................................................................. 24 Authorized Use of District Facilities, Tools & Equipment ........................................................................ 10 Board of Education ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Breakfast Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Bullying ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Cafeteria Personnel .................................................................................................................................... 9 Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) .................................................................................. 26 Career Center Transportation .................................................................................................................. 25 Class Sponsors .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Clubs and Sponsors .................................................................................................................................. 27 Club/ CTSO Fundraiser Schedule .............................................................................................................. 26 Clubs and Organizations ........................................................................................................................... 26 Co-Curricular Activities ............................................................................................................................. 28 Continuing CTE Programs for the 2nd Year ............................................................................................... 25 Contracted Time Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 15 Corridor Pass ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Custodians .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Daily Schedule—High School/Career Center ........................................................................................... 28 Daily Schedule—Middle School ............................................................................................................... 29 Damaged Property ................................................................................................................................... 30 Discipline & Instructions .................................................................................................................... 30-31 Dress Code—K through 12 ....................................................................................................................... 31 Drug Free/Alcohol Free Workplace Policy ......................................................................................... 10-11 Educational Philosophy .............................................................................................................................. 4 Educational Trips ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 32 Extra-Curricular Activity Policy ................................................................................................................. 22 Faculty Meetings ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Faculty—High School/Career Center ......................................................................................................... 7 Faculty—Middle School ............................................................................................................................. 8 Field Trip Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Grading Scales .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Grievance Policy ................................................................................................................................. 11-12 Harassment of Employees Policy ............................................................................................................. 12 Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Insurance .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Keys .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Library ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Lunch Policies & Instructions 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Lunch Shift Schedules ............................................................................................................................... 29 Maintenance Personnel ............................................................................................................................. 9 Medications—Administering to Students ................................................................................................ 33 Non-Discrimination Policy .......................................................................................................................... 4 Office Machines-High School ................................................................................................................... 20 Office Personnel ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Other Organizations ................................................................................................................................. 26 Para Professionals ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Parent Conferences .................................................................................................................................. 20 Professional Dress Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 31 Purchasing Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Questionnaire ........................................................................................................................................... 21 References ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Religious Content in Programs & Ceremonies ......................................................................................... 21 Report Cards ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Responsibilities of School Personnel .................................................................................................. 17-18 Safety Programs ..................................................................................................................................... ..21 School Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 20 School Mail ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Snacks/Party Treats .................................................................................................................................. 40 Student Rights & Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 39-40 Student Supervision ................................................................................................................................. 18 Students Leaving Grounds ....................................................................................................................... 25 Surveying, Analyzing or Evaluating Students-JHDA ................................................................................. 23 Teacher Assistant Procedure ................................................................................................................... 18 Teacher Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 15-17 Technology Safety .............................................................................................................................. 36-38 Technology Usage .............................................................................................................................. 34-35 Telephones & Cell Phones ........................................................................................................................ 34 Tobacco Free District Policy ..................................................................................................................... 14 Transportation Personnel .......................................................................................................................... 9 Weapons in School Policy ........................................................................................................................ 14

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Macon County R-1 School District has adopted policies which affirm its compliance with applicable statutes regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, sex, age or handicapping condition. The institution is therefore in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and section 504 of the CTE Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any person having inquiries concerning Macon County R-1 School District’s compliance with regulations implementing the acts listed are directed to contact the Superintendent of Schools, 702 North Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri 63552-2062, phone 660-385-5719, who has been designated to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these regulations. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding compliance activities.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF MACON COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff of Macon County R-I School District believe that one of the fundamental rights of each individual is equal access to educational opportunities regardless of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, socio-economic status, or handicapping condition. Our primary purpose is the development of each individual to their maximum potential through a sequential, appropriate, challenging, and comprehensive program of studies and offer opportunities beginning with early childhood and throughout adult life. We believe that all students are capable of learning and succeeding.

Since the educational process should develop a feeling of self-worth, our instructional program encourages responsible decision making and provides opportunities for self-discipline. Each student should develop attitudes which contribute to the continuation of the democratic way of life in America and an understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Students should appreciate and understand that the democratic and free enterprise system must be learned and earned through active participation.

The district’s responsibility is to set and achieve an educational climate in an environment encouraging students to develop worthy personal, social, academic, and CTE goals and strengthen the individual’s readiness and willingness to assume a reasonable degree of responsibility for the successful achievement of those goals.

To accomplish these goals, complete cooperation must exist between the Board of Education, administration, faculty, staff, patrons, parents, and students of the school district. The success of the educational efforts of this school district will be determined by the degree of cooperation of those responsible for developing and carrying out the district’s various programs and activities.

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MACON COUNTY R-I 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Donny Wyatt, President Jerry Martie, Vice President

Sandra Boling, Treasurer Connie Kuhman, Secretary

Joe Claypool, Member Kevin Linear, Member Steve Burns, Member Bill Noyes, Member

Christian Abernatha, Member

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Charles Stockton, Superintendent Marshall Gingrich, Director of Operations

Ernest Motley, Elementary Principal Stacy Quinn, Elementary Assistant Principal

Dustin Fanning, Middle School Principal Jeff Haley, High School Principal

Bruce Weimer, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director Pete Claas, Career & Technical Education Director

Lydia McClellan, Adult & Community Education Director Joyce Wilson, Director of Special Education

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HIGH SCHOOL/CAREER CENTER FACULTY

Baker, Jamie .....................................................................................................Instrumental Music Bealmer, Kyle .................................................................................................... Industrial Welding Belt, Jeff .................................................................................................................... Social Studies Bond, Susan ................................................................................................... Individual Education Brown, Lana ............................................................................ Career Center Guidance Counselor Bruno, Misty......................................................................................................................... English Burgason, Karl ........................................................................................ Alternative Education/ISS Coffey, Clint ......................................................................................................... Biology/Anatomy Collins, Damon .................................................................................................. Physical Education Cook, Doyle ............................................................................................................ Building Trades Diekamp, David ........................................................................................................... Graphic Arts Dwiggins, Amy ............................................................................................................ Mathematics Farrington, Lonny ........................................................................................ Agricultural Education Gann, Kim ................................................................................................................... Mathematics Gingrich, Sheila ........................................................................... High School Guidance Counselor Hager, Rebekah .......................................................................................................... Mathematics Hall, Vicki ............................................................................................. Career Resource Counselor Jackson, Betty ................................................................................... Family & Consumer Sciences Jemes, Natalie .......................................................................................... Early Childhood Careers Keeney, Michael ................................................................................................................... English King, William .................................................................................................... Business Education Lenon, Cindy .......................................................................................................................Spanish Lloyd, Theresa ................................................................................................................... Librarian Maddox, Sarah ..................................................................................................................... English McClellan, Lydia ...................................................................................... Adult Education Director McCollum, Bob .................................................................................................................... Science Muncy, Nic ........................................................................................................... Auto Technology Murr, Tiffanee ............................................................................................................ Mathematics Newman, Madeline.......................................................................................... Business Education Oliver, Alanna................................................................................................. Individual Education Riekeberg, Jennifer ............................................................................... Physical Education/Health Shoemaker, Richelle ........................................................................................ Business Education Shoemaker, Tarra ............................................................................................................ Chemistry Skelton, Lisa ................................................................................................... Individual Education Smith, Maria............................................................................................................... Culinary Arts Sontheimer, Ben ................................................................................................................. Science Taylor, Renee .......................................................................................................... French/English Thompson, Connie .......................................................................................... Health Occupations VanDelft, Erik ............................................................................................................ Social Studies Jameson, Ashley ......................................................................................................................... Art Westfall, Rachel ........................................................................................................... Vocal Music Wilson, Burdett ................................................................................................ Business Education Womack, Jarod ........................................................................................... Agricultural Education Wright, Paul .............................................................................................................. Social Studies

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY

Archer, Marty ............................................................................................................ Social Studies Baker, Jamie ............................................................................................................................ Band Brower, Sam ...................................................................................................................... Librarian Cross, Beth .......................................................................................................................... Science Cross, Rebecca ...........................................................................................Reading/Language Arts Diekamp, Jennifer ............................................................................................... Special Education Durham, Heather .......................................................................................Reading/Language Arts Garrett, Danielle ....................................................................................................... Social Studies Hall, Merle................................................................................................... Computer Technology Lannigan, Derek ................................................................................................ Physical Education Matlock, Karla ............................................................................................Reading/Language Arts Miller, Leslie ............................................................................................................... Mathematics Roberts, Diane ...................................................................................................................... Nurse Robuck, Kyle .......................................................................................... Physical Education/Health Rogers, Grace ........................................................................................................... Language Arts Smith, Julie ........................................................................................................................... Art/ISS Stein, Lisa ................................................................................................................... Mathematics Toll, Tera ........................................................................................................ Guidance Counselor VanDelft, Brandi ......................................................................................................... Mathematics Walters, Michelle ................................................................................. Special Education/Reading Hayes, Julie ......................................................................................................................... Science Westfall, Rachel ........................................................................................................... Vocal Music White, Barbara .................................................................................................................. SPECTRA Youngblood, Sheryl ................................................................................................ Resource Room

PARA PROFESSIONALS

................................................................................................................................. Middle School ................................................................................................................................. Middle School Woods, Lisa ............................................................................................................ Resource Room Davis, Rich ............................................................................................ Middle School/Elementary Albach, Donna .............................................................................................................. High School Harvey, Heather ........................................................................................................... High School Holstead, Teresa .......................................................................................................... High School Mears, Tammy ............................................................................................................. High School

OFFICE PERSONNEL

Baldwin, Becky .......................................................................................... Superintendent’s Office Myers, Kristin ............................................................................................................... Attendance Burke, Pam ................................................................................................................. Food Service Fulk, Judy ............................................................................ High School Principal/A+ Coordinator Boling, Sandra ........................................................................................... Superintendent’s Office Halley, Beverly .............................................................................. Career Center Director’s Office Muncy, Leslie ............................................................................................... High School Guidance Peterman, Lisa ......................................................................................... Middle School Guidance Grauel, Jeannie .................................................... Maintenance/Transportation/Athletic Director Smith, Jan ..................................................................................... Middle School Principal’s Office

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TRANSPORTATION PERSONNEL

Bailey, Fran ........................................................................................................................... Driver Dysart, LeWain ...................................................................................................................... Driver Maloney, Keith ............................................................................................... Maintenance/Driver Milhollin, Cherlyn .................................................................................................................. Driver Miller, Cathy .......................................................................................................................... Driver Moore, Danny ....................................................................................................................... Driver Shrum, Darron ...................................................................................................................... Driver Shrum, Lori ............................................................................................................................ Driver Shrum, Paul ........................................................................................................................... Driver Weaver, William ................................................................................................................... Driver

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

Shoush, Steve ...........................................................................................Maintenance Supervisor Dameron, Mike .......................................................................................................... Maintenance Weber, Leon ............................................................................................................... Maintenance

CUSTODIANS

Haerrold, Robert .......................................................................................................... High School Harvey, Sue .............................................................................................................. Middle School Reed, Grady ............................................................................................................. Career Center Rhoades, Eric ................................................................................................................ High School Tipton, Roger ........................................................................................................... Middle School

CAFETERIA PERSONNEL

Barron, Deborah ..................................................................................................................... Cook Bixenman, Bretta .................................................................................................................... Cook Bork, Alice ............................................................................................................................... Cook Cason, Beth ............................................................................................................................. Cook Henry, Betty ............................................................................................................................ Cook Hibner, Phyllis ......................................................................................................................... Cook Lukowski, Ellen ........................................................................................................................ Cook McVay, Gayle ................................................................................................................... Manager Miller, Jean .............................................................................................................................. Cook Ross, Terry............................................................................................................................... Cook Warren, Helen ......................................................................................................................... Cook

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ASBESTOS

Asbestos is an issue we have been dealing with for many years. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (referred to as AHERA), was enacted by Congress. AHERA was enacted to determine the extent of and develop solutions for any problems schools may have with asbestos.

We have had our facilities inspected by a certified asbestos inspector, as required by AHERA. The inspector located, sampled, and rated the condition and hazard potential of all material in our facilities suspected of containing asbestos. The inspection and laboratory analysis records were turned over to a professional, certified to develop asbestos management plans.

The engineer has developed an asbestos management plan for our facilities which includes a notification letter, education of our employees, a set of plans and procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of the asbestos containing materials, and plans for regular surveillance of the asbestos-containing materials.

A copy of the asbestos management plan is available for your inspection in our administrative offices during regular office hours. Steve Shoush, Director of Maintenance, is our Asbestos Program Manager. All inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to him.

We have begun implementing the asbestos management plan. We plan on taking whatever steps are necessary to insure your children and our employees have a healthy and safe environment, in which to learn and work.

AUTHORIZED USE OF DISTRICT FACILITY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

School personnel may not use school tools or equipment and issue a charge for personal gain.

Students may not complete projects for third parties using school equipment and facilities with school personnel receiving compensation for the project.

Projects completed for students and third parties will have a charge of 20% above material and supply costs, with the exception of the carpentry project which is bid annually at a percentage above materials. Projects completed with materials furnished by students and third parties, will have a charge of 10% above material cost to cover the cost of consumable supplies.

DRUG FREE/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Student and employee safety is of paramount concern to the Board of Education (BOE). In recognition of the threat to safety posed by employee use or possession of drugs or alcohol, the BOE commits itself to continuing good-faith effort to maintain a drug free workplace. The BOE shall not tolerate the manufacture, use, possession, sale, distribution or being under the influence of controlled substances, alcohol or unauthorized prescription medications by district employees on any district property; on any district approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or district activities; off district property at any district sponsored or district approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the supervision of the school district; or during any period of time such employee is supervising students on behalf of the school district or is otherwise engaged in school district business.

When it is evident that an employee has consumed alcoholic beverages or controlled substances off school property before or during a district activity, the staff member will not be allowed on school property or to participate in the activity; will be subject to the same disciplinary measures as for possession or consumption on district property.

Staff members will be tested for alcohol and controlled substances if the district has reasonable suspicion that the staff member has violated this policy. In addition, staff members who operate district transportation must submit to alcohol and drug testing as otherwise required by law.

Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension, termination, and referral for prosecution. Employees may be required to satisfactorily participate in rehabilitation programs.

Each employee of this school district is hereby notified that, as a condition of employment, the employee must abide by the terms of this policy, and will notify the superintendent of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in or on the premises of this school district, or while engaged in regular employment. Such notification must be made by the employee to the superintendent in writing no later than five calendar days after conviction. The superintendent will provide notice in writing of such violation to the United Stated Department of Education or other appropriate federal agency within ten calendar days after the superintendent receives such notification, if the district receives any federal grants directly from such agency, as opposed to federal grants received through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The district will take appropriate disciplinary action within thirty (30) days.

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DRUG FREE/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY (cont.) The district will institute a drug free awareness program, to inform employees of the dangerous and harmful

nature of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace, of this policy of maintaining a drug free workplace, of available counseling and rehabilitation, and of the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. The BOE recognizes that employees who have a drug abuse problem should be encouraged to seek professional assistance. An employee who requests assistance shall be referred to a treatment facility or agency in the community if such facility or agency is available. Upon the request of the DESE or an agency of the United States, the district shall certify that it has adopted and implemented the drug prevention program described in this policy. The district shall conduct a biennial review of this policy to determine its effectiveness, implement necessary changes, and to ensure that the disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

This policy shall be communicated in writing to all present and future employees. Compliance with this policy is mandatory.

MACON R-I GRIEVANCE POLICY

The BOE recognizes that situations of concern to parents/guardians or the public may arise in the operation of the district. Such concerns are best resolved by addressing them at the level where the concern originated through communication with the appropriate staff member (progressing from teacher, building level administrator, to superintendent). Any concern regarding federal programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may also be appealed to DESE or the United States Department of Education as permitted or required by law. (See related NCLB policy in this handbook)

If a complaint has been made and appealed in accordance with administrative procedures, the parent/guardian or member of the public may appeal the issue to the BOE by submitting a written request to the superintendent or the secretary of the BOE. The BOE will address the complaint in an appropriate and timely manner.

STAFF COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES:

Board Policy GBM-AP, Last Revised 12/18/2001

All employees may file a complaint and/or grievance with district administration pursuant to Board policy and the following procedure:

Complaint and/or Grievance: an employee’s assertion that he or she is adversely affected by a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of a published district policy or regulation, or of an employee handbook, employee contract or existing law. Complaints relating to discrimination or harassment will be resolved in accordance with policy AC and regulation AC-R.

According to BOE policy, this administrative procedure shall not apply to complaints for which state law established a procedure for obtaining a Board hearing. In addition, complaints about non-renewal of a probationary teacher’s contract, or about any official Board action, shall be directed to the Board; and a hearing on the same, unless required by state law, shall be discretionary with the Board. Complaints concerning evaluations, except those which lead to loss of pay, will be excluded.

PROCEDURES:

Complaints will be processed according to the step-by-step procedures outlined below.

1. Working Site Level A complaint will be presented orally and informally to the immediate supervisor. If the complaint is not

promptly resolved, it will be reduced to writing and submitted to the immediate supervisor. Within five (5) workdays of receiving the written complaint, the immediate supervisor will render a

decision in writing to the complainant and the person or persons originally involved in the complaint.

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MACON R-I GRIEVANCE POLICY (cont.)

2. Site Level (This step may be omitted if the principal or designee serves as the immediate supervisor at Step 1 or if

the employee is not under the supervision of a building principal.) Within five (5) workdays after receiving the decision at Step 1, the complainant may appeal the decision

in writing to the principal or designee. The principal or designee will, within ten (10) workdays of receipt of the appeal, investigate and render

a decision in writing to the complainant, immediate supervisor and to the person or persons originally involved in the complaint.

3. District level Within five (5) workdays after receiving the decision at Step 2, the complainant may appeal the decision

in writing to the superintendent or designee. The superintendent or designee will, within ten (10) workdays of receipt of the appeal, investigate and

render a decision in writing to the complainant, the principal/designee or immediate supervisor and to the person or persons originally involved in the complaint.

4. Governing Board Level Within five (5) workdays after receiving the decision at Step 3, the complainant may appeal the decision

to the BOE. An employee’s entitlement to a hearing before the Board, and the details of how that hearing will be conducted, will be determined by Board policy.

HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEES POLICY:

SEXUAL HARASSMENT:

Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited in the Macon County R-I School District. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature when:

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment; or

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decision affecting such individual; or

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Whether an employee voluntarily submits to sexual advances or requests is irrelevant for purposes of this policy. For purposes of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination policies only, an employee includes any person employed by the district, and any student teacher, intern or school volunteer. Employees who witness or are the victims of sexual harassment shall immediately notify their immediate supervisor, or the next level administrator who is not the subject of the complaint, as may be appropriate under the circumstances. There will be no adverse action taken against a person for making a complaint of sexual harassment when the complainant honestly believes sexual harassment has occurred or is occurring or for participating in or cooperating with an investigation. Adverse action would include any form of loss of privileges or benefits or other disciplinary action. Any individual who retaliates against any employee or student who reports alleged sexual harassment or who retaliates against any person who reports, testifies, assists or participates in an investigation or hearing relating to sexual harassment complaint will be subject to discipline. The supervisor or administrator receiving such a complaint shall immediately notify the superintendent and transmit a full written report to the superintendent as soon as possible. The superintendent shall provide for a thorough, prompt investigation of the incident, and the investigation and written report shall be complete within a reasonable period of time. The district shall take disciplinary action where appropriate, in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. No person who is the subject of a complaint shall participate in such an investigation. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, all investigations will be conducted by the Board president. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and the responsibility to investigate and address such complaints. Employees who believe that their complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved may utilize grievance procedure ACG at the appropriate level. Publications disseminated to employees and students will inform them of this policy. Training will be provided to all employers in the handling of sexual harassment complaints.

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BULLYING

Macon R-I is committed to maintain learning and working environments free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward Macon R-I personnel or students on school ground, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related context. Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict physical, emotional or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals. Bullying occurs when a student:

Communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing or via electronic communications, intention to intimidate, or inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose; or

Physically contacts another person with the intent to intimidate or to inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose.

The following guidelines are established for the presentation of student complaints and grievances: A student should report incidents of sexual harassment or bullying to a teacher, other staff member, or

the building principal. A school employee should report incidents of harassment to the building principal or other school administrator.

The principal shall schedule a conference with the student and any student or staff member involved to attempt to resolve the problem. Parents/Guardians may be involved in the conference or a later conference may be scheduled at the discretion of the principal.

If the problem is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or parent/guardian, a request may be submitted for a conference with the superintendent. The superintendent shall arrange a conference to consider the problem and to inform participants of the action to be taken.

If the student or parent/guardian is not satisfied with the action of the superintendent, a written request to appear before the BOE may be submitted. Unless required by law, a hearing will be at the discretion of the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.

REFERENCES

General The district will maintain information regarding current and former employees as confidential within the limits of

the law. The superintendent or designee is the person who shall respond to requests from potential employers for information regarding a former district employee. Employees other than the superintendent or designee may provide personal references at the request of a current or former employee, but by doing so, they are acting outside of the scope of their employment.

Content The information the district should provide is title, position, length of employment, whether the employee was

terminated or resigned, and whether the district would re-hire the employee. In accordance with law, names, positions, salary, and length of service about employees will be provided to any member of the public upon request.

Disclosing Allegations of Sexual Misconduct to Other Public Schools When requests for information regarding a former employee against whom allegations of sexual misconduct

involving a student have resulted in the employee being terminated or resigning in lieu of termination, or allegations of sexual misconduct have been substantiated by Children’s Division (CD), the superintendent or designee shall disclose the allegations of sexual misconduct and the findings of a CD investigation when responding to requests for information to a potential public school employer.

As part of the application process at Macon Co. R-I School District, employees sign a release of liability authorizing prior employers, including school districts, to furnish any information about the applicant and the applicant’s work performance, including but not limited to discipline records and performance evaluations. The district must provide these notifications even if the former employee has not authorized the release of information. The district will provide due process as required by law prior to releasing information in accordance with this section, if feasible.

Immunity Any school district employee who is permitted to respond to requests for information, acting in good faith, who

reports authorized information, as provided in this policy or, who, in good faith, reports alleged sexual misconduct on the part of a district employee, will not be disciplined or discriminated against because of such report.

Notice This foregoing policy GBLB is intended to comply with the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act, Senate Bill 54, including section 162.068 RSMo. may be viewed in its entirety at http://www.macon.k12.mo.us/CentralOffice

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TOBACCO FREE DISTRICT POLICY State law prohibits smoking, or other use of tobacco products, in any elementary or secondary school building or facility or on any school bus used to transport students to or from school or to or from any place for educational purposes. To promote the health and safety of all students and staff, and to promote the cleanliness of all facilities, the Macon County R-I School District prohibits all employees, students and patrons from smoking or using tobacco or tobacco products in all school facilities, buildings, school transportation, other district transportation and on all school grounds at all times, including athletic events and meetings. This prohibition extends to all facilities the district owns, contracts for, or leases to provide educational services, routine health care, daycare or early childhood development services to children. This ban extends to all employees, students, and patrons attending school sponsored athletic events and meetings. The BOE issues this ban in sincere appeal to all employees, students and patrons to cooperate in helping to create within our facilities a truly healthy environment for all concerned.

WEAPONS IN SCHOOL POLICY The Board recognizes the importance of preserving a safe educational environment for students, employees and patrons of the district. In order to maintain the safety of the educational community, the district will strictly enforce the necessary disciplinary consequences resulting from the use or possession of weapons on school ground, buses or at school activities. A weapon is defined to mean on or more of the following:

A firearm is defined in 18 U.S.C. 921. Any device defined in § 571.010, RSMo, including a blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm

silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife, knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, or switchblade knife.

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.

In accordance with federal and state law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or a device as defined in § 571.010, RSMo, on school property or at any school activity will be suspended from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the superintendent to the BOE. Students who use or possess other weapons defined in this policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school am may be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE. Such students with disabilities, who possess a weapon, as defined as a “dangerous weapon” in 18 U.S.C. 930, at school or at a school function, may be placed in an appropriate interim alternative educational setting for the same amount of time that students without disabilities would be subject to discipline but for not more than forty-five calendar days. This policy shall not be construed to prohibit the Board from allowing a Civil War re-enactor to carry a Civil War era weapon on school property for educational purposes so long as the firearm is unloaded. In addition, exception to this policy shall be allowed for the instruction of hunter education courses sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and taught by licensed hunter education instructors, since firearm use and safety instruction is part of the Agricultural Science Conservation class curriculum, and since FFA members participate in shooting sports and/or trapshooting events sponsored by the local and area FFA organizations. Guest speakers, hunter education instructors and agriculture instructors may use firearms in classroom presentations. Firearms for this purpose are kept at school only as long as needed for the class, or they must be locked in the closet in the agricultural education office until the firearm is taken off the school grounds. This policy will be submitted annually to Missouri DESE along with a report indicating any suspensions or expulsions resulting from the possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921. The report will include the name of the school in which the incidents occurred, the number of students suspended or expelled and the types of weapons involved.

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MACON COUNTY R-1 CONTRACTED TIME GUIDELINES

The regular working day for teachers will be from 8:00am to 3:45pm. Teachers are expected to be punctual. Teachers that must leave the school premises during a regular working day shall receive approval by notifying

their building administrator in advance and giving a reason for such absence. These occurrences should be kept to a minimum.

Teachers are expected to use conference/planning period time to plan and prepare for instruction or conference with students, colleagues, administrators and/or parents.

EARLY DEPARTURE: Faculty members that need to leave after the beginning of 7

th hour (2:13pm) for personal business must obtain

prior approval from their building administrator. These occurrences should be kept to a minimum. Following the third occurrence, absences will be logged as one (1) hour of sick or personal leave. When a teacher accumulates three (3) hours of sick or personal leave, a ½ day of sick or personal leave will be recorded. It is the responsibility of the teacher to find a staff member to cover in these instances.

ABSENCES (MORE THAN ½ DAY): Faculty members that are absent more than ½ day will be charged on (1) sick or personal day.

DUTY HOURS: School policy requires teachers to be on duty from 8:00am to 3:45pm. If there is a need to leave before 3:45pm the building administrator is to be notified.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: When you are unable to teach due to illness or an emergency, notify your building administrators or secretary by 6:00am or preferably, the preceding night that you will be away from school. Notify your building office by 2:30pm on the day you are absent whether you will be back to work or not. Teachers are to develop their teaching units so that substitute teachers can take over with minimum of confusion. At least have plans for three (3) days. Also, be sure to have a seating chart.

PROFESSIONAL LEAVE: When requesting professional leave days, teachers need to complete the “professional/personal leave day” form and submit it to the building administrator.

PERSONAL LEAVE: When requesting personal leave days, teachers need to complete the “professional/personal leave day” form and submit it to the building administrator. Approval is subject to availability of a substitute.

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT: (Board Policy GBBDC) All information regarding the FMLA can be found online or in the Superintendent’s Office.

MACON COUNTY R-I TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teachers shall, no later than the first day of school, furnish the superintendent with their teacher’s certificate, an official up-to-date transcript, and federal and state withholding forms and other informational data requested.

2. It shall be the responsibility for all of the faculty members to acquaint themselves with the policies of the school system and perform all duties incumbent upon them by these policies. A faithful performance of the duties outlined by the regulations of the Administration and the BOE shall constitute a binding part of the teacher’s contract with the BOE.

3. The school calendar is made up well in advance of the opening of the school year. Teachers are to arrange their personal schedule so that it does not conflict with the contracted working days.

4. Time off for vacation, recreation or leisure time beyond the personal leave policy will be approved on a case by case basis by the BOE.

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MACON COUNTY R-I TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)

5. 168.128 – PERSONAL RECORDS – PERFORMANCE BASED EVALUATIONS TO BE FILED. The BOE of each school

district shall maintain records showing periods of service, dates of appointment, and other necessary information for the enforcement of sections 168.102 to 168.130. In addition, the BOE of each school district shall cause a comprehensive, performance based evaluation for each teacher employed by the district. Such evaluations shall be on-going and of sufficient specificity and frequency to provide for demonstrated standards of competency and academic ability. All evaluations shall be maintained in the teacher’s personnel file at the office of the BOE. A copy of each evaluation shall be provided to the teacher and appropriate administrator. The State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide suggested procedures for such an evaluation.

6. The Macon County R-I School District has adopted policies which affirm its compliance with applicable statutes regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, sex, age or handicapping condition. The institution is therefore in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the CTE Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any person having inquiries concerning Macon County R-I School District’s compliance with regulations implementing the act listed above are directed to contact the Superintendent of Schools, 702 North Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri 63552, who has been designated to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these regulations. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for the Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding compliance activities.

7. The teacher shall recognize that his/her most important purpose in the classroom is the instruction of pupils. He/She shall utilize his /her professional talents and skills, instructional materials and other available instructional resources effectively and efficiently.

8. Each teacher shall keep such records and reports as are required by law or requested by the principal or superintendent. This includes being accurate in taking attendance each period. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to take the attendance. Keep all student records, medical information and other sensitive information confidential as directed by law, Board policy, district procedures and the employee’s supervisor.

9. Each teacher shall attend all teacher meetings called by the building principal or superintendent unless excused by the principal.

10. Each teacher shall assume reasonable supervision responsibilities of his/her classroom, and the building and grounds. Teachers can give invaluable assistance to the custodians in helping to keep the building clean.

11. All teachers have a definite responsibility for the maintenance of good discipline in the classroom, throughout the building and on all school premises.

12. All teachers shall be entitled to sick leave provisions as set out in Sick Leave Plan as approved and adopted by the BOE. If, for a good reason, a teacher is unable to report for duty, it shall be his/her responsibility to notify his/her supervisor by 6:00am.

13. Sick leave continues to be nine (9) days for nine month employees. One (1) day more is added for each extended month of employment. These are accumulative to one hundred twenty (120) days. An individual may accumulate no more than three (3) days of personal leave a year. You may use up to five (5) personal days per year.

14. Since teachers are directly responsible to their building principals, they will go to their principals with their concerns and problems. When differences and concerns cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the matter should then go to the superintendent.

15. A teacher, before accepting projects concerning the school from outside organizations or individuals, should direct such requests to the principal for their approval in order to decide whether or not sufficient time and facilities are available to undertake said project.

16. Each teacher is expected to accept willingly his/her share of the school responsibility. Each is expected to be loyal and cooperate at all times to other members of the staff, to his/her building principal, and superintendent. If difficulties or misunderstandings occur, they should be adjusted through proper channels and not discussed on the outside.

17. Teachers should make requests for all custodial services to the building administrator. 18. All certified teachers in the Macon County R-I School District are encouraged to be members of their local and

state organizations. Professional memberships are recommended. 19. Teachers will refrain from discussing their pupils, co-workers, and school in general, other than in a professional

setting. Teachers will maintain courteous and professional relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, other employees of the district, and all patrons of the district.

20. Salesmen will not be allowed to call upon teachers in classrooms between thirty (30) minutes prior to the opening of school or sooner than thirty (30) minutes after the closing of school unless given permission by the building principal or superintendent.

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MACON COUNTY R-I TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)

21. Each teacher will be responsible for regulating the light, placement of pictures, and spacing of chairs in his/her

classroom. The teacher should close and lock all windows, adjust the shades, and lock classroom doors when leaving.

22. Extra-curricular activities are a vital phase in any school program. The teacher should encourage participation in extra-curricular activities.

23. Teachers will be encouraged to attend school activities. Students appreciate the faculty’s interest in their activities. Through faculty participation closer ties will exist between pupils and faculty.

24. It is the responsibility of each teacher to file with the principal an inventory of supplies and equipment in his/her department. This inventory will be due when checking out each year at the end of school

25. No teacher shall dismiss his/her class before the dismissal bell rings unless given permission by the principal to do so.

26. TEACHERS SHALL NOT ASSIGN WRITING FOR DISCIPLINARY PURPOSES. 27. It will be assumed that where good teaching is being accomplished, lesson plans have been made. Principals will

check lesson plans during their visits and in the evaluation of teachers.

For further information, please reference Section GBCB of the Macon County R-I School Board Policies and Procedures Manual found on the school Macon County R-I website.

CLASSROOM OBJECTIVES:

1. See that pupils are assembled and dismissed on schedule. The bell does not dismiss, the teacher does. 2. Excuse no one from a regular assignment except in extreme cases, and then only with a clear understanding with

the principal. 3. Profane language will not be permitted at any time. This includes physical education classes, athletics, shops,

playgrounds, etc. Any cases should be reported to the office. 4. Rooms should show good housekeeping practices at all times. When the class leaves the room, the desks, chairs,

floors, tables, etc., should be clean and free of all paper and books. This is your responsibility as a teacher and classroom supervisor.

5. Guard against marring and defacing of school property, walls, furniture, restrooms, stairs, etc. Check after each period or as often as possible and report any damages immediately.

6. Lighting and ventilation should always receive careful attention. 7. Neatness, orderliness, and punctuality on the part of the teacher will promote similar behavior on the part of the

pupil. 8. Insist that assignments come in on the date they are due (unless illness creates a delay). It is not improper to

reduce grades for late papers. 9. REMEMBER: Your primary job is to create an atmosphere which is conducive to learning and then to teach. The

aim of a subject is to increase the student’s aptitude for further learning in that subject.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL

1. It is the expectation of the BOE and administration that all staff are role models to all students at all times, in all places concerning conduct, dress and behavior.

2. The BOE holds all school personnel, through the superintendent of schools, responsible for the proper conduct of students while under the legal supervision of the school and supports all personnel acting within the framework of the policies of the school district. Full support and mutual cooperation shall be expected of all school personnel and the administration.

3. The superintendent shall hold all Macon County R-I School personnel, students, and parents/guardians responsible for the conduct of students and shall support all school personnel in performing their disciplinary responsibilities with the framework of school policy.

4. The principal shall be responsible to the superintendent for the conduct of students attending Macon County R-I School District. The principal shall be given the responsibility and the authority to formulate such procedures as necessary to enforce policy. In the absence of written policy, the principal shall exercise professional judgment in the disposition of behavior problems.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL (cont.)

5. Teachers shall be responsible for the proper and adequate control of students. Teachers shall enforce the policies, rules, and regulations of the school and have a definite responsibility for effective discipline throughout the buildings, school premises, and other school sponsored activities and shall give support to their administration in maintaining proper conduct. Employees shall promptly inform the proper school authority of acts of serious misconduct.

6. All professional employees are expected to exercise sound judgment in administering discipline and in employing preventive and corrective measures.

7. Parents/Guardians are expected to cooperate with school authorities acting within the framework of this and to participate in conferences regarding the behavior of their children.

STUDENT SUPERVISION Classrooms are to be open and ready to admit students by 8:00am. All teachers will help supervise rooms, corridors, restrooms, and building from 8:00am to 8:19am. Teachers will be responsible for students in their rooms, around their doors, and in the halls after 8:00am. Expect and demand respect from all students before, during, and after school. Students may visit or study in a quiet, orderly way in the classrooms, study hall and halls before school. This is an excellent time to become acquainted with the students on an informal basis. During the passing period, all teachers should be by their classroom door where they can help supervise the hall, lockers, and classroom activities. Teachers are to go to their classroom door before dismissing a class. Remember the teacher dismisses a class NOT THE BELL. Teachers with conference period the following hour should remain on duty during the passing period until the next period teacher arrives. Where there are students, there must be supervision. An unsupervised classroom can cause serious problems. Students should not be left unsupervised in any part of the building during the school day or evening. Teach students to be prompt by setting the example. Be on time to meet your class and begin work promptly. Supervision is an important responsibility. Accept it as an interesting challenge. Don’t leave supervision for the other person to do. Whenever you see a student doing something wrong, step in. Don’t ignore or say “he’s not one of mine”. Students will be undisciplined in the classroom if undisciplined other places. Work together for a well-disciplined school.

TEACHER ASSISTANT PROCEDURE Students can be a Teacher Assistant (TA) with advanced approval of the guidance office for ONE period per semester. TA’s must have a B+ average (3.0 GPA), a 93% attendance rate the previous semester, and must have completed their A+ tutoring hours to be eligible for the TA program. Students will be assigned by the A+ coordinator to their classroom. These students must follow all teacher rules, should arrive at their assigned classes on time and should not leave their class until the period has ended. Students that leave their classes early will need to report to the high school office. No credit will be awarded for this participation. If a senior has permission to leave school to go to work or attend college or technical training during school class times that student may not be a TA. The student and the teacher must sign a TEACHER ASSISTANT AGREEMENT FORM. The teacher assistant is extended to junior and senior students who have more flexibility in their schedule. Any student who is a TA must remember they need (3) three credits to be eligible for MSHSAA activities. You are only taking (3) credits when you TA. If you fail any class you are taking while being a TA you will be ineligible the following semester.

AFTER HOURS BUILDING USE Students may not to be in the buildings after 4:00pm unless certified staff supervises them. The door will be locked at 4:00pm so the building can be cleaned.

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FACULTY MEETINGS Faculty meetings will be held as the need arises. These meetings will be announced in advance. We will continue the practice of having conferences with teachers on their conference periods from time to time.

PURCHASING POLICY

1. Budget items are to be purchased by the instructor only. Purchase order must be completed prior to budget expenditures being made unless prior approval is received from the building administrator.

2. A student organization may designate a student or officer to make small purchases (i.e. refreshments, misc. materials) from activity accounts with the approval of an instructor and an administrator.

3. Budget items may be purchased in July after the Board has adopted the budget for that fiscal year. Purchases must have building administrator approval.

4. CTE program equipment using grant funds should be purchased as soon as possible after the budget is adopted by the Board.

5. A note should be made on the purchase order worksheet or the office should be informed if the order is to be phoned, faxed, or completed online.

6. Items to be purchased must be listed on the program/department budget or be approved by the building administrator.

7. Purchase order number will not be given out for the purpose of placing orders unless specific information is provided regarding the amount and cost of items to be purchased.

8. Activity account purchases must be preceded by a completed purchase order or be accompanied by a receipt immediately after the item is purchased.

ACCIDENT REPORTS In order that proper measures may be taken to avoid recurrence of accidents, written reports will be prepared on all accidents occurring on the school premises or at a school sponsored activity of the Macon R-I school.

Reports will include: Date, time, and place of accident Name and address of injured person(s) Name of staff member in attendance Type of accident Personal injuries received Treatment given Description of the accident Property damage incurred

In the case of workman’s compensation accidents, each building principal as well as the Director of Transportation, Maintenance, and Food Services, in their respective areas, will be expected to complete an accident report as soon as possible after an accident occurs. The form used will be supervisor’s accident investigation report NO. (B) 304-29-480. The form is completed in duplicate. One copy is retained by the building principal or supervisor, and one copy is sent to the superintendent’s office. The accident is reviewed in the superintendent’s office in the event further recommendations are necessary. The superintendent’s office is then responsible to complete the report of injury form and send it to the insurance company. As a final step, the hospital or doctor treating the injured party sends their bills to the school for forwarding to the insurance company. Accidents occurring to students and patrons will be reported on the “Macon R-I Accident Report” form. This report form is provided to each office and should be completed in its entirety as soon as possible. A copy of the form is filed in the superintendent’s office and a copy retained in the principal’s office. The Board will receive reports on serious accidents and periodic statistical reports on the number and types of accidents occurring in the schools. If a student is injured, instructors must evaluate each individual situation and proceed as follows:

Instructors acquire medical assistance from the school nurse for the student. Notify the building administrator. The nurse will decide if the injury requires further medical attention. If further medical assistance is needed, the nurse will notify the parents. The instructor fills out a student accident form. Each CTE instructor is responsible for keeping their first-aid kit supplied.

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ADMINISTRATIVE BULLETIN & WEEKLY REPORTS The teachers’ bulletin will be emailed to you before school on Mondays. This will give you a general view with as much specific information as possible on the week’s activities. This bulletin is to be read in all first hour classes on Monday. All announcements of activities and events, student and faculty, must be in the high school office by Thursday noon. Students and faculty members will not be allowed to go from room to room making announcements unless cleared with the Principal’s office. Please help to enforce this policy. Only in extreme cases of emergency will such announcements be permitted.

INSURANCE All of the faculty members of the Macon County R-I Schools have their hospital and accident insurance paid by the school district. Also, the school will offer accident insurance to the students. If teachers are interested in securing additional accident insurance they may inquire in their building administrator’s office.

KEYS Teachers are responsible for keys issued to them. Please report any loss of school keys to the office. Never permit or give a student your keys to enter the building unless you are with them. A fee may be assessed for lost keys.

LIBRARY Teachers wanting to purchase supplementary books, reference books, or library books should submit a list of books, prices, and sources to the librarian, who is available to assist you in planning units of study by informing you of appropriate books shelved in the library.

Students desiring to check out books and magazines from the library will go to the check-out desk. Students will be permitted to check out library books for a stated time. The time will vary with books.

Any student having a book overdue will be fined at a scheduled rate. If the fine is not paid by the end of a nine week period, library privileges will be denied until payment of fine is made. The librarian will furnish the principal with a list of the students owing library fines no later than Monday morning following the close of then nine week period.

Students going to the library come under the student management of the librarian.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR When possible, all activities, athletic events, dances, etc., will be scheduled on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday nights. Scheduling of activities on Wednesday and Sunday should end in time for students to be home by 10:30pm. Two to four chaperons are needed for dances and parties. Sponsors must supervise the activity. Parties during club periods or class periods are discouraged. The activity calendar for listing activities is kept in the high school office.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Cooperation in all school activities is essential. Each member of the faculty will be expected to do his/her part in school activities, although this sometimes means only attendance.

OFFICE MACHINES-HIGH SCHOOL If more than 10 copies are needed, please use the copier in the work area.

PARENT CONFERENCES Parent conferences may be scheduled before and after school or during your conference hour. The office maintains a file of all parent’s addresses and telephone numbers. Sometimes a note or phone call to the students’ parents to arrange a conference is desirable.

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QUESTIONNAIRE All printed materials, such as questionnaires, that are to be sent home to parents must have approval of the administrator.

RELIGIOUS CONTENT IN PROGRAMS AND CEREMONIES (Board Policy IND) The schools of the Macon County R-I School District, as well as all employees of the district as governmental officials, are required by law to remain neutral and refrain from endorsing any particular religious belief. However, this policy should not be interpreted to preclude the factual and objective teaching about religions, religious holidays, and religious differences. In particular, music, art, literature and drama with religious themes and programs involving religious themes will be permitted if presented in an objective manner without sectarian indoctrination. Religious content included in any student performance or ceremony will be selected on the basis of independent educational merit. To the extent required by law, school employees or school officials shall not lead attendees of school sponsored events in prayer or any other religious ritual, nor shall they direct, whether implicitly or explicitly, a student to lead attendees in a prayer or any other religious ritual. However, this policy shall not be used to deny any student, employee or school official any personal legal right of expression.

SAFETY PROGRAM The BOE recognizes the necessity for a planned safety program to ensure a safe environment for the students attending, and the professional and support staff employed by the Macon County R-I School District. The maintenance of healthful and safe conditions throughout the school district is a responsibility shared by the BOE, superintendent, and all professional and support staff. Every attempt will be made to meet or exceed safety and health standards established by state and federal laws and regulations. The cooperation of the school, home, and community in providing a safe and healthful environment is encouraged by the BOE. Safe practices will be a scheduled part of instruction in the classrooms, laboratories, and school shops. Proper supervision of students and other citizens using the school facilities will be required. Hazardous conditions indicated by inspectors will be reported to the BOE and corrected. Each building administrator will develop and implement a safety program, report hazardous conditions to the superintendent and hold employees and students responsible for the observance of all safety rules and regulations. Fire and disaster drills will be conducted regularly at the most appropriate times. Building principals and supervisors will provide safety instruction during in-service training, as often as is necessary to provide a safety conscious attitude. Also each building administrator and supervisor will conduct a safety inspection covering the buildings and grounds in their particular area. These inspections will be conducted annually prior to school starting. More frequent inspections should be conducted if a particular need arises. Each instructor will review and practice all safety regulations. Any unsafe conditions will be reported to the building principal.

SCHOOL MAIL All school mail will be mailed in Macon R-1 School envelopes. Please place your name in the upper left hand corner of the envelope. Letters to be mailed may be given to the secretary. Anyone ordering merchandise on approval should be responsible for paying the postage, when mailing back and returning the package to the post office.

ATHLETICS

1. Students must comply with the MSHSAA regulations. 2. Students must comply with the training rules set by the coaching staff of the Macon County R-I School District.

These rules are to be in writing and each athlete is to receive a copy. 3. A coach may suspend an athlete for one game but must inform the principal. In cases where suspension for the

season or semester is necessary, the superintendent and principal shall be included. Parents are to be informed of any suspensions.

4. An athlete may be suspended from participating in an event or events and still be required to remain in practice for future participation.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY POLICY Extra-curricular activities are any school sponsored activity that takes place outside the regular class setting and time. Following is a list that should be observed by sponsors, students, and parents to improve communication and avoid possible misunderstandings.

1. Students are under the direction of the sponsor or coach. 2. Students are to be on time for scheduled practices, events, or performances. 3. When the activity is away from the home school, students are to ride school provided transportation to

and from the activity, unless prior arrangements are made with the principal. The only exception is the parent must see the coach or sponsor in person to give an acceptable reason, and the student may ride home with the parent, but must ride school transportation to the event. If students do not ride school transportation to an event, they will not be allowed to participate or perform. Special circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis by the coach and building administrator.

4. The students are responsible for taking care of the equipment and uniforms that are checked out to them. If lost or destroyed through carelessness of the student, the student will be charged the replacement cost.

5. A signed statement by parent or guardian is required if your child is covered by family insurance or school insurance. A participant insurance form or a signed statement should be turned in to the coach or sponsor before practice starts. The forms may be picked up from the coach or sponsor.

6. Poor citizenship in school/out of school may result in being removed from an extra-curricular activity. (See Citizenship Policy)

7. If a student is absent on the date of a contest without being excused by the principal, he/she shall not be considered eligible to participate in that contest. Students must be at school at least half a day to participate in a contest (4 of 7 periods)

8. High School Academic Standards – Every student must earn three (3) units of credit in the preceding semester and be enrolled in at least three (3) units of credit the current semester to be eligible.

9. For a student to be excused from practice, he/she must have a written note from their parent/guardian stating reason. The coach/sponsor will have the authority to evaluate the excuse to determine if it is excused or unexcused.

10. Doctor’s excuses will be honored at all times. A coach or sponsor may require that a student stay at practice to observe. At no time shall the student be allowed to participate until released by the doctor.

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS All trips should be made between the hours of 8:30am and 3:00pm. For further information please check the principal’s office. If transportation is needed, a transportation request form needs to be completed.

FIELD TRIP POLICY

1. Field trips are to be educational in nature, discussed thoroughly with the building administrator, well planned and properly supervised.

2. On regular school days departure time and return time must be approved. This allows bus drivers to run their morning and evening country route. Planned agendas shall be placed in written form.

3. No field trips will be taken during students last week.

Note: The above policy is not intended to apply to contests or related activities particularly where the vans can be used.

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SURVEYING, ANALYZING OR EVALUATING STUDENTS-JHDA

INSPECTION: Any parent may inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum and 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 applicable program. 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. 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 the information to others for that purpose. In the rare case where the district may collect information from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information, parents may inspect any instrument used before the instrument is administered or distributed to a student, upon request and in accordance with Board policy.

CONSENT REQUIRED: In accordance with law, 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 (hereafter referred to as “protected information survey”) that reveals any of the following information without written consent of a parent:

Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent. Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family. Sex behavior or attitudes. Illegal, antisocial, 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 those required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving

financial assistance under such program

NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO OPT OUT: In accordance with law, parents will receive prior notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of the following:

Any other protected information survey, as defined above, regardless of the funding source. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by

the school or its agent and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law, except for hearing, vision or scoliosis screenings.

Activities involving the collection, disclosure or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing, selling, or otherwise distributing information to others.

The district will directly notify parents at the beginning of the school year of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the above listed activities will occur or are expected to be scheduled.

NOTICE OF POLICY AND PRIVACY: In accordance with law, parents will be directly notified of this policy at least annually at the beginning of the school year and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in the policy. The district will take measures to protect the identification and privacy of the students participating in a protected information survey, regardless of the source of funding. These measures may include limiting access to the completed surveys and the survey results as allowed by law. All student educational records will be protected in accordance with law and Board policy JO. The provisions of this policy applicable to parents will transfer to a student who is 18 years old or emancipated.

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GRADING SCALES FOUR POINT GRADE SCALE 5/2001 MODIFIED GRADE SCALE

WEIGHTED GRADE SCALE

HONOR ROLL

Each semester the honor roll will be published in the Macon Chronicle Herald for students meeting the following criteria:

A Honor Roll: You must have an A average

B Honor Roll: You must have a B average

REPORT CARDS Grades will be prepared by the computer and the teacher will distribute them at the designated hour. Teachers will issue cards on the designated day.

ATTENDANCE RECORDS

1. Teachers are to record attendance each period on the computer SIS system. Check your attendance at the beginning of each period. Record the names of all absentees and tardies on the computer. TEACHERS ARE TO CHECK ATTENDANCE — NOT STUDENTS!

2. Please be as prompt and accurate as possible. 3. Any student who is not in your room must be marked absent. This includes check-out and activity absences. 4. Record all absentees and tardies from your class in your class record book. 5. If it is necessary for students to be absent from classes for school activities, arrangements for their class work

shall be handled in advance of departure. Students are permitted to make-up and receive credit for missed class work because of school sponsored and/or approved activities.

6. If you have turned in a student’s name as being absent and you have not seen his name on the absentee bulletin, either excused or unexcused, please check in the high school office.

7. Students will be required to get an admit slip from the office after being absent.

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS-CAREER & TECH ED CENTER

Daily attendance will be taken in all classes. The sending schools will receive a daily attendance report. Students are not allowed to leave school at any time without permission. Absences because of school sponsored activities or other school connected absences will carry no penalty, provided the area school official notifies the Macon CTE Center. Students who exceed 10 percent (approximately 9 days) during a semester will require special permission from the teacher, Career Center Director, and the home high school principal to enroll in the next semester of training at the Career Center. (90% attendance is required in order to receive a Career Center completion certificate.)

100-96 A 4.00 points 76-73 C 2.00 points

95-90 A- 3.67 points 72-70 C- 1.67points

89-87 B+ 3.33 points 69-67 D+ 1.33 points

86-83 B 3.00 points 66-63 D 1.00 points

82-80 B- 2.67 points 62-60 D- 0.67 points

79-77 C+ 2.33 points 59-0 F 0.00 points

100-96 A 4.00 points 73-69 C 2.00 points

95-90 A- 3.67 points 68-64 C- 1.67points

89-86 B+ 3.33 points 63-69 D+ 1.33 points

85-82 B 3.00 points 58-54 D 1.00 points

81-79 B- 2.67 points 53-50 D- 0.67 points

78-74 C+ 2.33 points 49-0 F 0.00 points

100-96 A 4.33 points 76-73 C 2.33 points

95-90 A- 4.00 points 72-70 C- 2.00 points

89-87 B+ 3.67 points 69-67 D+ 1.67 points

86-83 B 3.33 points 66-63 D 1.33 points

82-80 B- 3.00 points 62-60 D- 1.00 points

79-77 C+ 2.67 points 59-0 F 0.00 points

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CONTINUING A CTE PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND YEAR

CRITERIA FOR RE-ENTERING: If a student fails a semester of a CTE class, that student will not be permitted to continue in that class without the

approval from the director and class instructor. Students must maintain a 70% average with a quarter grade not below a C. The only exception to this rule will be

extenuating circumstances. Students must demonstrate the ability to work with others, show independent resourcefulness, have a positive

attitude, interest in acquiring placement in the occupational area in which enrolled and demonstrate appropriate behavior in the classroom and laboratory/shop.

CRITERIA FOR ADDING/DROPPING A CTE CLASS: Students who fail to complete a full semester of work will receive NO credit. Although it is discouraged, students may drop a CTE class at semester and receive credit for that semester. Students will not be approved to enter a full year CTE course at semester CTE certificates of completion will only be issued upon request to students that successfully complete the course

competencies, and maintain at least 90% attendance for the duration of the program. Any exception to the above policies due to extenuating circumstances must have approval of the Career Center Director, sending school principal and Career Center counselor.

CORRIDOR PASS A corridor pass is to be used when a student is sent from your class to another location. The teacher in charge must check the student back to you. This applies to all situations with the exception of an entire class movement. This includes sending students to the office. This form will also be used by the office to send for students.

STUDENTS LEAVING GROUNDS Only students with permission from the office will be permitted off of the school grounds during school hours. Middle School students are not permitted to leave school grounds without permission any time after arriving at school.

CAREER CENTER TRANSPORTATION

Students from the sending schools are not allowed to drive privately owned vehicles to the Macon CTE Center. Students are expected to ride the bus unless they have permission from their school principal. Permission will be granted only through the use of VEHICLE PERMITS, which are available at the CTE office or the principal’s office of the sending school. A copy of the Vehicle Permit must be displayed at all times while on Macon school parking lots.

ASSEMBLIES Assemblies will be announced through the principal’s office during the school year. Assembly programs will vary in type. A majority will be given by the student body. Others will be given by groups and individuals outside the school. A Student Council committee will help plan the assemblies. Teachers shall direct their class to the auditorium or north gym and remain with the class until the end of the program. It is the teacher’s responsibility to help maintain good spectator conduct of the students. The Senior High assemblies will be held in the north gym and the Middle School assemblies will be held in the auditorium. In Senior High assemblies the students will sit on the north side. The seniors will occupy the first section beginning with the west end, the juniors, the second section, etc. At pep assemblies the students will be allowed to occupy seats of their choice. Seats will be reserved for the pep squad on the front row.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Clubs should strive to maintain the standards set up on their own constitutional requirements and all required forms be properly filled out.

Sponsors are expected to attend and supervise meetings and/or parties of their club or organization. In the planning of the events, the administration prefers to work with sponsors rather than individual students. Hazing and informal initiations are not permitted by any school organization, club, or group.

All fundraising efforts for any organization or athletic team must be approved with their building administrator/athletic director prior to undertaking the project.

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Most organizations do not have or need training rules, but should have rules of conduct and responsibilities. These rules should be in written form and each member of the organization informed of the rules and responsibilities, and the effect they could have on them as individuals.

CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSO) FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SKILLS USA

The following recommendations apply to financing organization activities and financial support for students involved in representing our school in events at the state and national levels:

1. Do not ask for donations to support organization activities. 2. Avoid duplication of projects already being sponsored 3. No new projects of a sales nature unless it provides a public service

CTSO budgets may be supplemented from the CTE National Contest Fund to help offset student and advisor expenses incurred from travel to national contests. A detailed budget must be submitted well in advance of the event.

CTSO meetings during the school year will be held monthly with the exception of August and May or when cancellation is appropriate due to lack of business or other circumstances. Meeting day is the 1

st Monday except

September and January which will be the 2nd

Monday.

CLUB/CTSO FUNDRAISER SCHEDULE Updated 3/28/2006

Organization Date Held Item Sold

Graphic Arts 2nd

Semester Printed Product Sales

Softball Early Aug TBD & Approved

Band Early Jan TBD & Approved

Cheerleading Feb Elementary Cheer Clinic

FBLA Feb Change in Business Classes/March of Dimes

Skills USA Jan TBD & Approved

FBLA Jan Dive for Dollars/Camp Quality

Football June Golf Tournament

District Wide June Relay for Life

Weight Lifting Club March Lift-A-Thon

Girls Basketball May Elementary Track Meet

Cheerleaders May-Sept Car Wash/Tom Evans Company

Junior Class Mid-Late Sept Magazine Sales

Golf Team Oct Golf Tournament

Band Oct Chili Supper

FBLA Oct Cheese/Sausage/Chocolate Brochure

Mu Alpha Theta Oct & Nov TBD & Approved

FFA Sell Before Thanksgiving Fruit

Boys Basketball Sept Spaghetti Supper

FCCLA Sept-Oct Pecans

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CLASS SPONSORS

*Denotes LEAD SPONSORS. Lead sponsors organize and lead the class projects throughout the year. **Senior Sponsors are expected to attend and help with Commencement. **Junior Sponsors are expected to help with Prom setup and clean up. Duties will be assigned by lead sponsors.

CLUBS AND SPONSORS

SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN

*Sheila Gingrich *Jennifer Riekeberg *Tiffanee Murr *Jeff Belt

*Lana Brown *Ashley Jameson *Renee Taylor *Kim Gann

*Amy Dwiggins Tarra Shoemaker Michael Keeney *Susan Bond

Jamie Baker Rebekah Hager Richelle Shoemaker Lonny Farrington

Rachel Westfall Paul Wright Erik VanDelft Lisa Skelton

Nic Muncy *Theresa Lloyd Kyle Bealmer William King

Doyle Cook Betty Jackson David Diekamp Misty Bruno

Burdett Wilson Connie Thompson Alanna Oliver Ben Sontheimer

Karl Burgason Jarod Womack

Damon Collins

Maria Smith

Natalie Jemes

Sarah Maddox

CLUB SPONSOR(S)

Art Club Ashley Jameson

Book Discussion Theresa Lloyd

CASIU Kim Gann

FBLA Richelle Shoemaker, William King, Burdett Wilson

FCA Kim Gann, Susan Bond

FCCLA Betty Jackson

FFA Jarod Womack & Lonny Farrington

History Club Jeff Belt, Paul Wright, Erik VanDelft

Mu Alpha Theta Tiffanee Murr, Amy Dwiggins, & Kim Gann

National Honor Society Sarah Maddox

Parents as Teens Madeline Hall

Strength Club Pete Claas, Ben Sontheimer, Karl Burgason, Derek Lannigan, Travis Mundahl

Student Council Amy Dwiggins

Skills USA David Diekamp, Connie Thompson, Kyle Bealmer, Doyle Cook, Nic Muncy, Maria Smith and Natalie Jemes

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND COACHES

DAILY SCHEDULE --- HIGH SCHOOL/CAREER CENTER

ACTIVITY SPONSOR(S)

Academic Team Paul Wright & Sarah Maddox

Band Jamie Baker

FB Homecoming Dance Student Council & All FB Coaches

BB Court Warming Dance Student Council & All BB Coaches

Cheerleading Madeline Newman

Choir Rachel Westfall

Junior Class Prom Grand March Theresa Lloyd & Junior Class Sponsors

Junior Class Magazine Sales Jennifer Riekeberg

Senior Class T-Shirts Sheila Gingrich

Yearbook (OIPI) Madeline Newman

PROGRAM COACHES

Football Pete Claas, Ben Sontheimer, Michael Keeney, Karl Burgason, Derek Lannigan, Travis Mundahl

Softball Kyle Robuck

Girls Basketball Dan Halley, Ben Sontheimer

Boys Basketball Damon Collins, Michael Keeney

Boys Track Ben Sontheimer, Paul Wright

Girls Track Erik Van Delft, Jennifer Riekeberg

Golf Kim Hilker

Baseball Kyle Robuck, Travis Mundahl

8:00am - 8:18am OPENING/PROTECTED NON-ATTENDANCE TIME

8:15am WARNING BELL

8:19am - 9:13am 1st PERIOD

9:17am - 10:11am 2nd PERIOD

10:15am – 11:09am 3rd PERIOD

11:13am - 12:31pm 4th PERIOD (LUNCH)

12:35pm - 1:29pm 5th PERIOD

1:33pm - 2:27pm 6th PERIOD

2:31pm - 3:25pm 7th PERIOD

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DAILY SCHEDULE --- MIDDLE SCHOOL

BREAKFAST POLICY Breakfast will be served between 7:45am and 8:20am each morning. Students may not purchase items between 8:25am and 11:03am. Seating will be at the first rows of long tables in the cafeteria.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BREAKFAST: 1. Students should use the entrance door on the left. 2. Students eating breakfast must have meal cards 3. Students eating breakfast in the cafeteria must eat a reimbursable meal 4. Breakfast must be paid with meal card or cash and there will be no breakfast charges. 5. No loud talking, yelling, running, or horseplay will be tolerated. No cell phone use in the serving area to avoid

messes and to keep the line moving quickly.

LUNCH SHIFT SCHEDULES

HIGH SCHOOL: Three twenty minute lunch shifts are scheduled during 4

th period. This first shift will begin at 11:07am. At

11:03am all students will report to their 4th

period class. As soon as roll is taken, students and teachers eating first lunch shift will proceed to the cafeteria. Students eating third lunch shift need to go back to their 4

th period class to pick up

books and assignments and remain there until 12:21. Students are not allowed to leave to eat lunch or run errands. There will be no club or organization meetings during 4

th period.

FIRST SHIFT: LUNCH: 11:13am-11:33am CLASS : 11:37am-12:31pm SECOND SHIFT CLASS: 11:13am-11:33am LUNCH: 11:40am-12:00am CLASS: 12:04am-12:31pm

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

FIRST SHIFT: 8TH Grade LUNCH: 12:11pm-12:31pm CLASS: 12:34pm - 1:29pm SECOND SHIFT: 6TH Grade CLASS: 12:11am - 12:35pm LUNCH: 12:38pm-12:58pm CLASS: 1:01pm - 1:29pm *ALL STUDENTS ARE TO WALK TO LUNCH. ALL TEACHERS ARE TO HELP ENFORCE THIS.

8:00am - 8:18am OPENING/PROTECTED NON-ATTENDANCE TIME

8:15am WARNING BELL

8:19am - 9:13am 1st PERIOD

9:17am - 10:11am 2nd PERIOD

10:15am – 11:09am 3rd PERIOD

11:13am – 12:07pm 4th PERIOD

12:11pm - 1:29pm 5th PERIOD (MS LUNCH IS SERVED DURING 5TH HOUR)

1:33pm - 2:27pm 6th PERIOD

2:31pm - 3:25pm 7th PERIOD

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LUNCH POLICIES & INSTRUCTIONS

1. Students will be expected to relax and enjoy their lunch in a friendly and socially acceptable atmosphere. 2. Take pride in your cafeteria and act in a mature manner at all times. No loud talking, yelling, running or horseplay

will be tolerated. No cell phone use in the serving area to avoid messes and to keep the line moving smoothly. 3. Students are allowed to charge up to a maximum of two lunches on credit. They will not be allowed to charge

any more until this amount has been paid. 4. Meal cards may not be purchased during the lunch shifts. They may be purchased in the morning in the cafeteria

or from Mrs. Burke in the Middle School. 5. Students entering the cafeteria are to enter through the far south doors. 6. Students may purchase milk or fruit juice to have with their lunch. All food and drink must be consumed in the

cafeteria 7. Students eating third shift will be sharing the cafeteria with 8

th graders. High school students will occupy the first

two north rows of round tables. 8. Students that want to use the restroom must obtain permission from the supervisor. Only one person per

restroom will be allowed to leave the cafeteria at the same time.

DAMAGED PROPERTY Report promptly any school property that needs attention, such as broken windows, damaged shades, broken chairs or desks, and any markings and defacement of property and/or building. Requests for custodial services must be made through the “Help Desk” found on your computer’s desktop.

DISCIPLINE & INSTRUCTIONS Teachers should handle their own discipline as far as possible. If a teacher finds it necessary to send a student to the office the teacher should either bring the student to the office or fill out a referral slip and send it along with the student. Students should only be sent to the office when the matter is serious enough to warrant disciplinary action. All teachers are responsible for student conduct any place in the building regardless of the class or grade of the student. All teachers should be firm and demand the highest quality of conduct from students. Poor discipline in one class will lead to problems in other classes. If you see you are having or are going to have discipline problems, discuss them frequently with the administration, who will contact the Student Resource Officer. When dealing with students who display extreme uncontrollable behavior, a staff member may use reasonable physical force to restrain a student if it is essential for the protection of the student, is needed for self-defense, preservation of order, or for the protection of other persons or the property of the school district.

1. There is no such thing as a stupid question. Students should always feel free to ask questions regardless of how elementary the question may seem as long as the question is real to that particular student. The material may have been studied many times before but if it still is not understood the question should be answered or by proper guiding the student may answer their own questions. Remember, we are teaching students not material.

2. Intimidation is not an approved method of student control and should not be used. 3. If a student is having difficulty in class and goes to see the counselor or building administrator then this practice

should be encouraged rather than discouraged by the instructor. 4. Students usually cannot endure more than one classroom period of teaching in the same setting. 5. Three hour block classes should have a varied approach to the content being studied.

a. Classroom – study, discussing guided practice b. Demonstrations or visuals c. Hands-on practice

6. An instructor should try to like every student in class and let the students know this. An instructor does not have to like everything a student does and it is fine to let them know that.

7. Do not put a student or a co-worker in a situation where they cannot come out and save face. 8. Praise should be used liberally but honestly. 9. If a student has been out of line, visit with him/her privately, except direct defiance which will have to have some

action at the time.

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DISCIPLINE & INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

10. Discipline should be handled in accordance with the discipline policy adopted by the BOE. If you need help with a discipline problem, send students to the office.

11. Instructors will NOT leave the classroom or shop unsupervised for any reason. If you must leave, make arrangements for someone to watch your class.

DRESS CODE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12

The Macon County R-I School District encourages all students to dress in a manner reflecting good taste and an appropriate style for school attendance. It is expected that student dress will not disrupt the educational process nor constitute a health or safety hazard or violate district policy. Recognizing that some students may abuse dress privileges, the following limitations are examples of dress restrictions that will be enforced. Administration has final say on appropriate dress and attire.

Halter tops, backless clothing, see through garments or bare midriffs are not allowed Shorts, dresses, skirts, and skorts are expected to be appropriate in length at school Hats, headbands, head coverings, sunglasses and bandanas are not allowed “Sagging” is not allowed. Pants must cover undergarments at all times. Clothing or jewelry with inappropriate or suggestive language, phrases, pictures or clothing with dual meanings

or innuendoes are not allowed Clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia are not allowed Jewelry and chains that are distracting or dangerous are not allowed Clothing promoting or glorifying death or destruction of life is not allowed “Spaghetti” strap or tank top shirts are not allowed unless worn with a sleeved or sleeveless shirt. Tops that hang

excessively low below the neck or underarms or have open shoulders will be considered tank tops. Tops that do not hang excessively low will be considered appropriate sleeveless tops.

Teachers of specific courses where health or safety is a factor may require students to adjust hair, clothing or both according to the needs of the class

CAREER CENTER DRESS CODE MODIFICATIONS: Students in CTE classes will follow the above listed student dress code with the following exception. Hats are allowed in shop classes with the instructor’s approval, however, hats are not to be worn in classrooms or in hallways of the CTE or High School buildings.

PROFESSIONAL DRESS GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY/STAFF (August 2010)

Staff members at Macon R-1 are expected to present themselves in a professional manner at all times. Attire should be professional and suitable for the position at all times. Each staff member should dress in a neat, clean manner, acting as a professional in appearance and conduct. Staff members represent Macon R-1 and will act as positive role models for students. Each staff member should be dressed in attire that presents a neat, professional appearance to our students and community.

Shorts are not acceptable. Sweat suits and sweat pants are not acceptable. Jeans are acceptable on “dress down” day only. Each Friday staff will be given the option to dress down. The following guidelines should be followed. (This does

not include weeks ending before Friday.) Each staff member choosing to dress down may wear a Macon shirt with a school logo or another shirt that is

neat/professional in appearance. Each person choosing to dress down may wear blue jeans that are neat and professional in appearance. Each person will be neat, clean, acting in a professional manner in appearance and conduct.

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Macon Co. R-1 Emergency Procedures

Disaster Procedures—Tornado: Notification:

The intercom system will announce, “Tornado warning! Move to the assigned location.”

Course of Action: Follow the map located near the classroom exit. Take your emergency folder with you. Keep your class together. You are responsible for the students in your group. Use your red/green card to identify the status of your class. Wait for further instructions over the intercom or from the building administrator.

Disaster Procedures—Earthquake: Notification:

There will not be a bell for this disaster. Most likely there will not be any warning of an earthquake. If the ground or building starts shaking, initiate the procedures.

Course of Action: Have your students take cover under their desks, away from windows, doors, or objects that could fall on them. When the shaking has stopped, check for injuries. If there are injuries, put your red card up on the door so it can

be seen from outside the room. Wait for further instructions over the intercom or from the building administrator. If evacuation is needed, you will be directed to evacuate to your assigned locations. Take your emergency folder with you.

Fire / Bomb Threat Procedures: Notification:

Fire alarms and strobe lights will be activated.

Course of Action: Exit the building using the assigned route on the map by the classroom door. Take your emergency folder with you. Take roll of your students when you get outside. If all students are accounted for, hold up the green card. If you

are missing a student, hold up the red card. A designated person will help determine the location of the missing student.

Wait for further instructions over the intercom or from the building administrator.

Lockdown Procedures: Notification:

The intercom system will announce, “Please initiate lockdown procedures at this time.”

Course of Action: Lock your classroom door, lock and cover all windows, and have students move to an area of the room that is out

of sight. Instruct all students to remain quiet. Wait for further instructions over the intercom or from the building administrator.

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MEDICATIONS - ADMINISTERING TO STUDENTS All medications must be stored in the school nurses’ office. Medications will not be dispensed unless the following requirements are met:

1. Prescription Medication a. The student’s physician shall provide the school with a written request that the student be given

medication during school hours. The request shall state the name of the student, name of the drug, dosage, frequency of administration, how the medication is to be given and the doctor’s name. The prescription label will be considered an equivalent of the physician’s order for short-term medication. When possible, descriptions of any adverse effects and any applicable emergency instructions will be provided

b. The parent /guardian will provide a written request that the school district comply with the physician’s request to give medication. The district will not administer the first dose of medication.

c. The parent/guardian will supply the medication in a properly labeled container from the pharmacy with only those doses to be given at school, and with instructions for any special need for storage, e.g. refrigeration. The medication will be delivered to the school by the parent/guardian or other responsible adult. Medication supplies should not exceed a 30 day supply. Do not send any medications in envelopes, plastic wrap, lunch boxes, etc. All medications must be original containers. Your pharmacist will provide extra properly marked containers.

2. Over-The-Counter Medication a. Written permission must be obtained from a parent/guardian to administer over-the-counter

medications from home or which have been prescribed. This permission must be renewed at least annually. Occasionally your child may unexpectedly need medication during a school day. For these occasions, the school nurse maintains a LIMITED supply of over-the-counter medications. If your child needs such medications for an extended time or for a chronic condition, you must supply the medication.

3. Self-Administration of Medication Under Safe Schools Act a. A physician may recommend that an individual student with a chronic health condition, such as asthma

or other potentially life-threatening respiratory illness, assume responsibility for his/her own medication as part of learning self-care. The Board may permit such a student to self-administer medication by way of a metered-dose inhaler, provided that the following conditions have been met and the child MUST have on file with the school:

1. Written authorization by the parent/guardian 2. Medical history of the student’s asthma 3. A written Asthma Action Plan to address emergencies and care of asthma while in school 4. In addition, written authorization must be provided from the prescribing physician that the

child has asthma, has been trained in the use of the medication, and is capable of self-administering the medication.

b. The school incurs no liability as a result of the self-medication of the student and permission for self-medication must be renewed every school year.

4. Immunizations a. A State law requires that a child must be totally immunized according to the State requirements before

they can attend any school in the State of Missouri. Therefore, your child will not be able to start school until all their shots are complete and on file with the school nurse. If there is a question whether your child is adequately immunized, please check with your doctor, the school nurse or the County Health Department.

5. Contagious Illness Management a. Children with contagious illness should not be brought to school. Students should not come to school if

during the previous 24 hours they exhibit any of the following symptoms: 1. A temperature of 100 degrees or greater 2. Vomiting or diarrhea 3. An unusual or unexplained rash, unrelenting and itchy persistent cough 4. Told by a doctor they are still contagious

b. Children with chicken pox are to remain at home a minimum of six (6) days after the first appearance of the rash. They may return to school when all lesions are crusted over.

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TELEPHONES & CELL PHONES Using, displaying or turning on pagers, phones, personal digital assistants, personal laptops, or any other electronic communication devices during the regular school day, including instructional class time, or change time is prohibited. Students are not called out of class for telephone calls except in cases of emergency. Parents should call the middle school/high school/career center office if they need to get in touch with their son or daughter. Students are required to turn off cell phones during the regularly scheduled school day. If cell phones are being used in any manner during the regularly scheduled school day (except during a student’s scheduled lunch time) they will be confiscated. Students are permitted to use cell phones during their assigned lunch time in the cafeteria eating area only. Parents will be called when a phone is taken from the student and determine which discipline measure they choose.

First Offense: The phone will be confiscated and kept in the office for the rest of the school day. The phone will then be released to the student. The student will be assigned a Saturday detention.

Second Offense: The phone will be confiscated and kept in the office for the rest of the school day. The phone will then be released to the student. The student will be assigned a Saturday detention and 1 day of out-of school suspension.

Third Offense: The student will be assigned 2 days of out-of-school suspension. Each offense after the third would result in one more additional day of out of school suspension. If students are assigned a Saturday detention for violating the cell phone guidelines and don’t serve the assigned detention they will be assigned a day of out of school suspension. If parents or students request it, cell phones may be left in the office in lieu of serving a Saturday detention or a Saturday detention and 1 day OSS for first or second time violations.

First Offense: Two week days in the office not including the day it was taken.

Second Offense: Four weekdays in the office not including the day it was taken.

Third Offense: Third offenses for cell phones and beyond will serve the suspension assigned. (Students must prove they have turned in a working phone if they choose to leave a phone in the office.) Only week days will count towards the days a phone is kept in the office. (Weekends will not count) Phones will not be returned early.

This policy will start at the beginning of each school year and accumulate for the entire school year. Teachers need to model appropriate phone use.

TECHNOLOGY USAGE The Macon County R-I School District recognized the educational and professional value of electronics based information technology both as a means of access to enriching information and as a tool to develop skills that students need. The district’s technology exists for the purpose of enhancing the educational opportunities and achievement of district students. The professional enrichment of the staff and BOE and increased engagement of the students’ families and other patrons of the district are assisted by technology but are secondary to the ultimate goal of student achievement. Use of technology in a disruptive, manifestly inappropriate or illegal manner impairs the district’s mission, squanders resources and shall not be tolerated. Therefore, a consistently high level of personal responsibility is expected of all users granted access to the district’s technology resources. Development of students’ personal responsibility is itself an expected benefit of the district technology program.

DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this policy and related regulation, procedures and forms, the following terms are defined: User: any person permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources, including

but not limited to students, employees, School Board members and agents of the school district User Identification (ID): any identifier allowing a user to access the district’s technology resources or to any

program, including but not limited to e-mail or internet access Password: a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used

to authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user

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TECHNOLOGY USAGE (cont.)

TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION:

The Board directs the superintendent or designee to, as needed, create rules and procedures governing district technology usage supporting district policy. The BOE directs the superintendent or designee to assign trained personnel to maintain the district’s technology in a manner protecting the district from liability and will protect confidential student and employee information retained or accessible through district technology resources. Trained personnel shall establish a retention schedule for the regular archival or deletion of data stored on district technology resources in accordance with the Public School District Retention Manual published by the Missouri Secretary of State. Administrators of computer resources may suspend access to and/or availability of the district’s technology resources to diagnose and investigate network problems or potential violations of the law or district policies, regulations and procedures.

USER IDENTIFICATION AND NETWORK SECURITY:

District technology resources may be used by the following authorized persons: students, employees, school board members, and other persons such as consultants, legal counsel and independent contractors. Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege not a right. No student, employee or other potential user will be given an ID, password, or other access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee. Users must adhere to district policies, regulations, procedures and other district guidelines. All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to an administrator or teacher.

USER AGREEMENT:

Unless authorized by the superintendent or designee, all users must have an appropriately signed User Agreement on file with the district before they are allowed access to district technology resources. All users must agree to follow the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. In addition, all users must recognize that they do not have a legal expectation of privacy in any e-mail use activities involving the district’s technology. A user ID with e-mail access, if granted, is provided to users of this district’s network and technology resources only on condition that the user consents to interception or access to all communications accessed, sent, received or stored using district technology in his/her User Agreement.

PRIVACY:

A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user’s electronic mail or other activities involving the district’s technology resources.

CONTENT FILTERING AND MONITORING:

The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking device”) on all computers with internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Because the district’s technology is a shared resource, the filtering/blocking device will apply to all computers with internet access in the district. Evasion or disabling of the filtering/blocking device installed by the district, including attempts to evade or disable, is a serious violation of district policy.

CLOSED FORUM:

The district’s technology resources are not a public forum for expression of any kind and are to be considered a closed forum to the extent allowed by law. The district’s web page will provide information about the school district, but will not be used as an open forum. The district web page may include the district’s address, telephone number and an e-mail address where members of the public may easily communicate concerns to the administration and the BOE. Any expressive activity involving district technology resources that students, parents and members of the public might reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school, and which are designed to impart particular knowledge or skills to student participants and audiences are considered curricular publications. All curricular publications are subject to reasonable prior restraint, editing and deletion on behalf of the school district for legitimate pedagogical reasons. All other expressive activity involving the district’s technology is subject to reasonable prior restraint and subject matter restrictions as allowed by law and Board policies.

DAMAGES:

All damages incurred by the district due to misuse of the district’s technology resources, including loss of property and staff time, will be charged to the user. District administrators have the authority to sign any criminal complaint regarding damage to district technology.

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TECHNOLOGY SAFETY

STUDENT USERS:

No student will be given access to the district’s technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed by the student and the student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or person(s) standing in place of a parent. Students who are 18 or who are otherwise able to enter into an enforceable contract may sign the User Agreement without additional signatures. In unusual situations, the superintendent or designee may grant permission to students not having a User Agreement on file with the district to use district technology.

EMPLOYEE USERS:

No employee will be given access to the district’s technology resources before the district has a signed User Agreement on file. Authorized employees may use the district’s technology resources for reasonable, incidental personal purposes as long as the use does not violate any provision of district policy, regulation or procedure; hinder the use of the district’s technology for the benefit of its students or waste district resources. Any use jeopardizing the safety, security or usefulness of the district’s technology is considered unreasonable. All employees must model the behavior expected of students, exhibit the same judgment as expected of students and serve as role models for students. Because computers are shared resources, it is not appropriate for an employee to access, view, display, store, print or disseminate information via district resources, including e-mail or internet access, which students or other users could not access, view, display, store, print or disseminate, unless authorized by the district.

BOARD MEMBER USERS:

Members of the school board may be granted user privileges, including an electronic mail address, upon completion of a User Agreement. Board members will set an example of responsible use and will abide by district policies, regulations and procedures. Board members will comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.

EXTERNAL USERS:

Consultants, counsel, independent contractors and other persons having professional business with this school district may also be granted user privileges at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, subject to completion of a User Agreement and for the sole, limited purpose of conducting business with the school. External users must abide by all laws, district policies, regulations and procedures.

PRIVACY:

A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user’s electronic communications or other activities involving the district’s technology resources. All district technology resources are considered school property. The district may maintain or improve technology resources at any time. The district may remove, change or exchange hardware or other technology between buildings.

VIOLATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A user’s privileges may be suspended pending an investigation concerning use of the district’s technology resources. Any violation of district policy, regulations or procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term or permanent suspension of user privileges. The administration may use disciplinary measures to enforce district policy, regulations and procedures. Students may be suspended or expelled for violating the district’s policies, regulations or procedures. Employees may be disciplined or terminated for violating the district’s policies, regulations, or procedures. Any attempted violation of district policy, regulations or procedures, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt, may result in the same discipline or suspension of privileges as that of an actual violation.

CONTENT FILTERING AND MONITORING:

The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (filtering/blocking device) on all computers with internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Evasion, disabling or attempting to evade or disable a filter device installed by the district is prohibited.

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TECHNOLOGY SAFETY (cont.)

GENERAL RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Applying for a user ID under false pretenses is prohibited. 2. Using another person’s user ID and/or password is prohibited. 3. Sharing one’s user ID and/or password with another person is prohibited. 4. A user will be responsible for actions taken by any person using the ID or password assigned to the user. 5. Deletion, examination, copying or modification of files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior

consent is prohibited. 6. Mass consumption of technology resources inhibiting use by others is prohibited. 7. Unless authorized by the district, non-educational internet usage is prohibited. 8. Use of district technology for soliciting, advertising, fundraising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is

prohibited, unless authorized by the district. 9. Accessing fee services without permission from an administrator is prohibited. A user who accesses such services

without permission is solely responsible for all charges incurred. 10. Users are required to obey all laws, including criminal, copyright, privacy, defamation and obscenity laws. The

school district will render all reasonable assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution of persons using district technology in violation of any law.

11. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or internet access, that is pornographic, obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, obscene to minors, libelous, pervasively indecent or vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited.

12. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information on any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited unless under the direction and supervision of district staff for curriculum-related purposed.

13. Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or internet access, constituting 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), presents a clear and present likelihood that, 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 or will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations is prohibited.

14. Any use having the purpose or effect of discriminating or harassing any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy or use of leave protected by the Family Medical Leave Act or the violation of any person’s rights under applicable laws is prohibited. See policy AC and regulations AC-R.

15. Any unauthorized, deliberate or negligent action damaging or disrupting technology, altering its normal performance or causing it to malfunction is prohibited regardless of the location or the duration of the disruption.

16. Users may only install and use properly licensed software, audio or video media purchased by the district or approved for use by the district. All users will adhere to the limitations of the district’s technology licenses. Copying for home use is prohibited unless permitted by the district’s license and approved by the district.

17. At no time will district technology or software be removed from district premises unless authorized by the district.

18. All users will use the district’s property as it is intended. Technology or technology hardware will not be lifted, moved or relocated without permission from an administrator. All users will be held accountable for any damage they cause to district technology resources.

19. All damages incurred due to misuse of district technology will be charged to the user. The district will hold all users accountable for the damage incurred and will seek both criminal and civil remedies as necessary.

TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS:

All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to a teacher or administrator. No person will be given access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or designee. Examples of such security risks are, but not limited to, the following:

1. Use of district technology resources in attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to any technology system or the files of another is prohibited.

2. Use of district technology to connect to other systems, in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system, is prohibited.

3. The unauthorized copying of system files is prohibited.

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4. Intentional or negligent attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful, to interfere with the ability of others to

utilize any district technology are prohibited. 5. Any attempt to secure a higher level of privilege on the technology resources without authorization is prohibited. 6. The introduction of computer viruses, hacking tools or other disruptive/destructive programs into a school

computer, the school network, or any external networks is prohibited.

ON-LINE SAFETY: DISCLOSURE, USE, & DISSEMINATION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:

1. All students will be instructed on the dangers of sharing personal information about themselves or other over the internet.

2. Student users are prohibited from sharing personal information about themselves or others over the internet, unless authorized by the district.

3. Student users shall not agree to meet with someone they have met online without parental approval. 4. A student user shall promptly disclose to his/her teacher or another school employee any message the user

receives that is inappropriate or makes the user feel uncomfortable. 5. Users shall receive or transmit communications using only district approved and district managed

communication systems. For example, users may not use web based e-mail, messaging, video conferencing or chat services, except in special cases where arrangements have been made in advance and approved by the district.

6. All district employees will abide by state and federal law and Board policies and district rules, including but not limited to, policy JO-R, when communicating information about personally identifiable students.

7. Employees shall not transmit confidential student information using district technology unless designated for that use. Employees will take precautions to prevent negligent disclosure or student information or student records.

8. No curricular or non-curricular publication distributed using district technology will include the address, phone number or e-mail address of any student without permission.

ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL):

A user is responsible for all e-mail originating from the user’s ID or password.

1. Forgery or attempted forgery of e-mail messages is illegal and prohibited. 2. Unauthorized attempts to read, delete, coy or modify the e-mail of another user are prohibited. 3. Users are prohibited from sending unsolicited e-mail to more than ten addresses per message, per day unless the

communication is a necessary, employment related or an authorized publication. 4. All users must adhere to the same standards for communicating online that are expected in the classroom and

consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.

EXCEPTIONS:

Exceptions to district rules will be made for district employees or agents conducting an investigation of a use potentially violating the law, district policy, regulation or procedure. Exceptions will also be made for technology administrators who need access to district technology resources to maintain the district’s resources or examine and delete data stored on district computers as allowed by the district’s retention policy.

WAIVER:

Any user who believes he/she has a legitimate reason for using the district’s technology in a manner which may violate any of the district’s adopted policies, regulations and procedures may request a waiver from the building principal, superintendent or their designees. In making the decision to grant a waiver to a student, the administrator shall consider the purpose, age, maturity and level of supervision involved.

NO WARRANTY/NO ENDORSEMENT: The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services, products or access it provides. The district’s technology resources are available on an “as is, as available” basis. The district is not responsible for loss of data, delay, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. The district does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information obtained from the internet or use of its technology resources. Access does not include endorsement of content or the accuracy of information obtained.

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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Board of Education believes that students have rights, which should be recognized and respected. It also believes that every right carries with it certain responsibilities. Among these student rights and responsibilities are the following:

1. The right to attend free public schools; the responsibility to attend school regularly and to observe school policies, rules, and regulations deemed essential for permitting others to learn at school.

2. The right to a quality education; the responsibility to put forth the best efforts during the educational process. 3. Civil rights - including the rights to equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination; the

responsibility not to discriminate against others. 4. The right to free inquiry and expression; the responsibility to observe reasonable rules and regulations regarding

these rights. 5. The right to due process of law with respect to suspension, expulsion, and decisions, which the student believes

injure their rights. 6. The right to privacy, which includes privacy in respect to the student's school records.

It is the Board's belief that, as part of the educational process, students should be made aware of their legal rights and of the legal authority of the Board to make and delegate authority to its staff and to make rules and regulations regarding orderly operation of the district schools. If the policy guidelines adopted by the Board are to be successful, it must be understood that school officials and teachers have the authority to interpret and apply policy in a given situation. Students must obey any such interpretation subject to an appeal.

Schools must be a place where students are encouraged to learn. Standards of conduct are established by the Macon County R-I Board of Education to create an environment in which each student's right to learn is protected.

Students and their parent/guardian will be notified of their rights and responsibilities, including standards of conduct, through handbooks distributed annually. When the rights and responsibilities of individuals are clearly understood, the elements of respect and cooperation will result in the harmonious and constructive education of the student.

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110):

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you have the right to know because of the above listed law. 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 parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent:

Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and

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

Complaint Resolution Procedure for No Child Left Behind Programs

This complaint resolution applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.

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The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy:

Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher or employee involved.

Unsettled matters from (1) above or problems and questions concerning individual schools should be presented in writing to the principal of the school. The principal will provide a written response to the individual raising the concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.

Unsettled matters from (2) above or problems and questions concerning the school district should be presented in writing to the superintendent. The superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the concern within (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.

If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it may be brought to the Board of Education. Written comments submitted to the superintendent or the secretary of the Board will be brought to the attention of the entire Board. The Board will address each concern or complaint in an appropriate and timely manner.

If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is not evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.

Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself.

Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district or Department personnel.

SNACKS/PARTY TREATS The Macon R-I District will follow “packaged food only” guidelines for birthday parties, holiday parties, and other special occasions. All food items brought to school need to be either prepackaged or prepared professionally by the grocery store or other business that is licensed to prepare food. Homemade items will not be served. Items such as this will need to have a nutrition facts label. This will allow for a higher level of screening regarding food distribution to a growing number of students with food allergies and/or other conditions such as diabetes, etc. However, food ingredients that are brought to school and/or purchased by the school and prepared/baked at school under teacher supervision are permissible. In coordination with the Macon R-I Health and Wellness Policy, parents are encouraged to send healthy snacks and beverages for party treats. Food prepared and brought to be sold at concession stands or for carry in banquets will be exempt from this policy.

TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE STUDENT HANDBOOK.

ALL MACON R-I POLICIES ARE IN BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICES OR ONLINE: http://www.macon.k12.mo.us/CentralOffice/index.html