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BELLE PLACE ELEMENTARY
ANGELA H. LOUVIERE, PRINCIPAL
Belle Place Elementary
411Le Bourgeois Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
Phone: 337.369.3738 Fax: 337.364.1286
Website: http://dodson.iberiaschools.org
Email: [email protected]
Table of ContentsSECTION 1: STUDENT POLICIES Principal’s Welcome………………………………………………………….……3
Attendance/Absences/Excuses/Tardies…………………………………………... 4 Promotion Policy, Progress Reports…………………………………………….... 8
Accidents/First Aid/Medicines…………………………………………………….8 Arriving/Departing Campus…………………………………………………….... 11
Cafeteria………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Clubs ……………………………………………………………………………....15
Courtesy, Manners………………………………………………………………...18 Dress Code……………………………………………………………………...…18
IPSB Dress Code…………………………………………………………………..18 Due Process………………………………………………………………………. 23
Fees, Fines, and Charges for Lost Books………………………………………….24 Food, Gum, and Drinks…………………………………………………………... 24
Leaving Campus…………………………………………………………………...25 Miscellaneous, Parties, Personal Property, Electronic Telecommunication devices.25
Field Trips, Playground Areas……………………………………………………..26 Restrooms ………………………………………………………………………... 27
Rights and Responsibilities ……………………………………………………….27 Student Care Policies……………………………………………………………... 28
Homework Request (Absence/Illness)…………………………………………….29 Supervision of Students…………………………………………………………... 29
Telephone…………………………………………………………………………. 29 Discipline, Senate Bill
76………………………………………………………….30 Discipline in the Classroom (P.B.i.S. & B.R.A.V.E..)............................................ 31
Disagreements……………………………………………………………………. 32 Detention…………………………………………………………………………..32
Failure to Complete Homework…………………………………………………...32 School Searches…………………………………………………………………... 32
Weapons and Drugs………………………………………………………………. 33 Rights of Teachers (Act 1252)…………………………………………………….
34 IPSB Bullying, Threatening Policy……………………………………………......35 Parental Involvement
Policy……………………………………………………… Early Release, Report Card Handout……………………………………………… Parish
Calendar……………………………………………………………………...
Students with disabilities can access appropriate services and accommodations through the School Building Level Committee. The Iberia Parish
School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability regarding the provision of
services.
Welcome to the 2019 - 2020 school year!
I hope that everyone had a restful summer and enjoyed the time to relax, reflect, and recharge. It is time to get excited
about facing the new challenges that await us as we enter a new school year in a beautiful new facility! We have
planned for a great year with lots of fun along the way!
We are striving for success and for our students to improve in all areas as they grow into responsible students and
citizens of our world. Remember, we are all in this as a team!
Our teacher websites and the school website are a great key to keeping up to date with all of the activities going on at
Belle Place Elementary.
As always, lunch and breakfast are a great time for you to stop by and visit with most of the Dodson family. We hope to
see you throughout the year.
If you ever have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Best wishes for the BEST school year ever!
Angela Louviere, Principal
SECTION
1Student Policies
ABSENCES AND EXCUSES
The privilege of attending the public schools places upon students the accompanying responsibility to be faithful in attendance. Regular
attendance can be assumed to be essential for a student's successful progress in the instructional program.
In accordance with state law, only the following absences shall be considered excused absences, provided that in each instance
verification has been received of the reason for the absence.
1. EXTENDED PERSONAL PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL ILLNESS AS VERIFIED BY A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST.
2. EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAY AS VERIFIED BY A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST.
3. EXTENDED RECUPERATION FROM AN ACCIDENT AS VERIFIED BY A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST.
4. EXTENDED CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WITHIN A FAMILY AS VERIFIED BY A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST
5. PRIOR SCHOOL SYSTEM APPROVED TRAVEL FOR EDUCATION.
6. DEATH IN THE FAMILY (NOT TO EXCEED ONE WEEK)
7. NATURAL CATASTROPHE AND/OR DISASTER.
8. FOR ANY OTHER EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE, THE STUDENT’S PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
MUST MAKE A FORMAL APPEAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE
LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
IN SUPPORT of the above policy, the Board shall approve regulations related to excessive absences and tardiness as needed.
TEST SCORES AND ABSENTEEISM
Attendance is a very important influence on your child’s success and our school performance score. We encourage you to set a clear
expectation of daily school attendance for your child. Please make every effort to schedule routine medical visits after school hours when
possible. We understand that emergencies and illnesses occur and will work with you to keep your child caught up with the classroom
instruction. However, as the requirements for attendance have become stricter, it is imperative that you make every effort to send your
child to school each day.
Tardiness also affects performance. Please keep timeliness and attendance a priority.
Make every effort to have you child dropped off, in class, and ready to learn before the 8:20 bell.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Students are expected to attend school one hundred eighty-two (182) days per year.
2. Elementary students must attend a minimum of 171 days to receive credit for promotion.
3. Excused absences: Exceptions for students can be made only in the event of extended personal illness verified by a
physician, or other extenuating circumstances in consultation with the principal.
5. Attendance requirements for elementary students are met if they enrolled in the parish hospital homebound program. These
programs are inclusive of students in regular education programs as well as those in specially designed education programs.
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE AND HOMEBOUND
Parents will be responsible for informing the school when their child will be unable to attend school for more than ten consecutive days
due to health care treatment, physical illness, accident, or treatment thereof.
Upon notification by the parent or upon the tenth consecutive absence, the school shall be required to refer the student for review by the
SBLC, to determine if 504 status is needed, or to place the student into homebound services.
ACTIONS REGARDING ABSENCES
1. A central absence registry shall be maintained by each school, with the registry posted on a daily basis. The location of this
registry in school will be determined by the school administrators and related staff, counselors, behavior clinic workers, etc.
2. Schools shall submit a list of students' names to the Office of Student Services AND to a representative of the District
Attorney’s Office when unexcused absences have reached the number specified by the program. Other information that must be provided
shall include the student's address, phone number, parent or guardian's name, and number of days missed.
3. USING THE TIME FRAME/ELEMENTARY 5 DAYS FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A 'VIOLATION OF COMPULSORY
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LAW FORM SO THAT ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THIS
FORM APPLIES TO REGULAR EDUCATION STUDENTS FROM K TO THEIR SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY. THIS WOULD
BE, IN ANY INSTANCE, FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ONLY.
A. Eleven (11) days of unexcused absences. According to the Louisiana Compulsory School Attendance Law, a student who
misses Eleven (11) days of school will be retained.
B. Written excuses are required when a child misses one or more days and should be brought on the day he/she returns. The
excuse must include the reason for the absences, the teacher's name, and the dates that are to be excused.
C. With an excused absence, the child will be allowed to make up the missed work.
D. With an unexcused absence, the work will not be made up.
TARDY POLICIES
According to Bulletin 741’s Policy #1.060.04, a student may be suspended for excessive tardiness. Parents must sign the child in for all
tardies. Every child who misses or is tardy must have a legitimate excuse. Legitimate excuses will constitute one of the following:
Doctor or dental, lawyers, court appearance, or death in the family. The teacher will review the absence and act accordingly.
With an excused absence, the child will be allowed to make up the missed work. With an excused tardy, the child will be allowed to
attend class immediately. On the fourth unexcused tardy the child will be required to have an adult attend class for that day. For every
unexcused tardy after this, an adult will be required to attend class with the student for that day.
Excuses must be brought to the office for an ADMIT SLIP to be given. Students should do this upon entering the building and prior to
reporting to the classroom. Only with a valid excuse will teachers allow students to make up work.
Please place a current phone number on the excuse.
CHECK OUT POLICY
Students may be checked out prior to 3:00 PM.
NO student will be called to check out after this time. Any student checked out at any time will not qualify for PERFECT
ATTENDANCE according to IPSB policy (see website).
Any person checking a student out MUST be listed on the emergency information card or must be given a signed notice by a
parent/guardian.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
PROMOTION POLICY
For a child to receive a passing grade in a subject, he/she must have 4 quality points with this further stipulation that 2 points must be
acquired during the last two grading periods.
PROGRESS REPORT NOTICE
Progress Reports are usually sent home during the middle of the grading period. Progress Reports are designed to let you know how your
child is doing in each subject while there is time remaining in the grading period for corrective action to be implemented on your part and
your child’s part. Please sign the progress report and return it with your child to school the next day.
PROGRESS MONITORING THROUGH THE PCC
Parents/Guardians can monitor students’ progress, discipline, and attendance through the use of the Parent Command Center (PCC). To
access the PCC, go to www.iberia.k12.la.us and click on the quick link “Parent Command Center”. Once there, follow the prompts to set
up a username and password. Contact the school office if you have trouble gaining access to this valuable system.
ACCIDENTS, FIRSTAID, & MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
At each school, procedures shall be developed for the proper handling of accidents or emergency illness and made known to the staff.
These shall incorporate the following requirements:
1. The principal or another trained person shall be responsible for administering first aid. Periodic refresher courses in first aid
should be taken by this person.
2. In all cases where the nature of an illness or an injury appears in any way serious, every effort shall be made to contact the
parent and/or family physician immediately.
3. No young child who is ill or injured shall be sent home alone, nor shall any older child unless the illness/injury is minor. A
young child who is ill or injured shall not be taken home unless it is known that someone is there to receive him/her. PLEASE KEEP
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED WITH THE SCHOOL’S OFFICE.
4. In extreme emergencies, the principal may make arrangements for immediate hospitalization of injured or ill pupils,
contacting the parent or guardian in advance if at all possible.
5. The teacher or other staff member to whom a child is responsible at the time an accident occurs shall make out a report on an
official form providing details about the accident. This shall be required for every accident for which first aid is given.
6. Minor accidents - cared for in the office.
Major accidents - call parents.
7. Students requiring medication during the school day:
THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT MUST PROVIDE AN ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM
COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SIGNED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST. THIS FORM MUST ALSO BE
SIGNED BY THE PARENT. ONLY ORAL, INHALANTS, TOPICAL OINTMENTS AND EMERGENCIES (LIFE THREATENING)
MEDICATIONS MAY BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL BY UNLICENSED PERSONNEL. MEDICATION FOR ACUTE
SYSTEMS, SUCH AS HEADACHE, COUGHING, AND GASTRIC UPSET SHALL NOT BE ADMINISTERED BY UNLICENSED
PERSONNEL. PARENTS MAY COME TO SCHOOL AND ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS TO THEIR CHILDREN AT ANY TIME
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AFTER FIRST CHECKING IN AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
8. WHEN THE PARENT BRINGS THE ADMINISTRATION FORM AND MEDICINE TO SCHOOL, THE FORM AND
PROPERLY LABELED MEDICINE BOTTLE WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENT FOR ACCURACY AND
UNDERSTANDING. CHECK TO SEE THAT THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE BOTTLE LABEL MATCH.
9. ONLY MEDICATION WHICH CANNOT BE ADMINISTERED BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS MAY BE
ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL.
10. IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE INITIAL DOSE OF MEDICATION MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STUDENTS'
PARENT/GUARDIAN OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL JURISDICTION, WITH SUFFICIENT TIME FOR OBSERVATION FOR
ADVERSE REACTION.
11. ALL MEDICATION MUST BE LABELED BY THE PHARMACIST WITH STUDENT’S NAME, PRESCRIPTION
NUMBER IF ANY, CURRENT DATE, NAME OF MEDICATION, DOSAGE, FREQUENCY, ROUTE, DIRECTION FOR
ADMINISTRATION, AND PHYSICIAN'S OR DENTIST'S NAME. THE LABEL ON THE BOTTLE AND THE CONSENT FORM
FROM THE PARENT MUST HAVE THE SAME INFORMATION. MEDICATION SHALL BE IN THE ORIGINAL LABELED
CONTAINER AS DISPENSED BY THE PHARMACIST. UNIT DOSE CONTAINERS OR BLISTER PACKS ARE STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED.
12. MEDICATION MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL AND PICKED UP BY THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ANY MEDICATION IN THEIR POSSESSION ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR
ON SCHOOL BUS. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REGULATION WILL BE MADE IN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES IF IT IS
MEDICALLY CERTIFIED THAT THE STUDENT MUST HAVE MEDICATION ON HIS PERSON TO SUSTAIN LIFE AND THAT
THE STUDENT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTRUCTED ON ITS CARE AND USE.
13. MEDICATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED DURING A SPECIFIED PERIOD ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL. NO
MEDICATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED AT ANY OTHER TIME UNLESS THERE ARE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH
ARE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR. DURING THE TIME PERIOD WHEN MEDICATION IS BEING
ADMINISTERED, THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION WILL BE RELIEVED OF ALL OTHER DUTIES.
14. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR AND ANY TIME THERE IS A CHANGE IN MEDICATION, A
NEW FORM FROM THE PHYSICIAN, MUST BE OBTAINED ALONG WITH THE PROPERLY LABELED MEDICATION.
ARRIVING/DEPARTING CAMPUS
**THESE RULES ARE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY**
NO RUNNING AT ANYTIME WHILE ON CAMPUS GOING TO ANY DESTINATION.
***THE ONLY GATE THAT WILL BE OPEN DURING THE DAY WILL BE THE MAIN GATE ON Le Bourgeois Road.
Upon arrival at school, children shall remain at school unless they are picked up by a parent or authorized person.
Students are not allowed on the school grounds prior to 8:00 A.M. Students arriving before 8:00 A.M. must be enrolled in the Student
Care Program or Computer Lab Intervention Program. Any child on campus, not in student care prior to 8:00 a.m. will need to speak with
the principal.
If interested in the Student Care Program, please contact the school secretary. STUDENT CARE CHILDREN MUST ENTER/EXIT
THE CAMPUS BY THE BUS GATE ONLY. IT WILL BE OPEN STARTING AT 6:30 A.M. ALL OTHER GATES WILL BE
LOCKED.
VEHICLE RIDERS
****THESE RULES ARE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY**
NO RUNNING AT ANYTIME WHILE ON CAMPUS GOING TO ANY DESTINATION.
● DROP OFF TIMES ARE 8:00 – 8:20. The Car Line Gate is for car riders.
● The Bus gate is for drop off of bus riders.
● All Car Line Procedures should be followed or citations will be issued. If a student has received 3 citations, they will no
longer be allowed to be a car rider.
● After 8:20, parents need to personally check his/her child in at the office.
● IN THE AFTERNOON, VEHICLE RIDERS ARE TO LEAVE AT 3:20 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! PARENTS NEED TO
PICK UP THEIR CHILDREN NO LATER THAN 3:25 or when the car line has ended.
● ALL students will be picked up in the Car Rider line unless they are enrolled in Student Care.
● Children whose parents are late will be brought to the office and parents can pick them up there. A log will be kept in the
office of late pick ups. After 3 late pick-ups, students will be required to register and ride a school bus to go home or be enrolled in the
After Care program. They will no longer be allowed to be car riders in the afternoon.
BUS STUDENTS
**THESE RULES ARE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY**
NO RUNNING AT ANYTIME WHILE ON CAMPUS GOING TO ANY DESTINATION.
Students must read the regulations for riding a school bus, fill out a Transportation Request Form, and submit it to the bus driver in order
to ride the bus. Form is at the front of the student handbook.
Students will board their assigned bus between the loading zone signs on at the bus canopy, next to the cafeteria.
● Dismissal Time for bus riders is 3:15
● Students need to walk outside in single file to the bus.
● On rainy days, students will line up under the canopy.
● In times of severe weather- students will sit quietly in the cafeteria at their designated bus line areas.
● For emergency release days, all students will remain in class with their teacher until their bus arrives.
● Students who miss the bus will call home for directions.
● All students who eat breakfast at school must first go straight to the cafeteria, eat breakfast, then they may go to their
assigned area.
● No pets are allowed to be on campus (including at the gates) during dismissal nor before school.
● Students will report to their assigned pavillion or computer lab upon arriving on campus.
CAFETERIA
Food Service
The Iberia Parish School Board assumes the responsibility of providing in each school of the parish a Type A School Lunch Program that
will provide for the nutritional needs of children. School lunch programs are operated on a nonprofit basis. The Board determines the
rate of charge for lunches and breakfasts. They are as follows:
⮚ A child is permitted to bring his lunch to school with the understanding that he will eat it in a designated area established by
the Principal.
⮚ No can drinks are allowed in the cafeteria. This includes carbonated drinks brought in by a visitor for the student.
⮚ If a parent or guardian brings lunch to school for any student, it must be in a plastic or paper bag with NO LOGOS
on it. Fast food restaurant names should not be visible. If the lunch is not placed in a generic plastic or paper bag, the visitor will have to
return with it properly concealed. No soft drinks should be brought in with these lunches. Acceptable drinks are sport drinks or water.
Free Food Service
Free lunches and/or other free food services shall be provided to all students in accordance with the federal school food programs and
state laws and regulations which implement them in the state of Louisiana.
The schools of the parish shall follow all requirements as set at the state and federal level in regard to providing free lunches, milk, and
other food services to students. CAFETERIA PRACTICES
I. STUDENTS SHOULD LINE UP QUIETLY AND CALMLY UNTIL THEY ARE SEATED.
II. WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND THROW AWAY THE PAPER TOWELS IN THE GARBAGE CAN.
III. PROPER BEHAVIOR WHILE SITTING DOWN SHOULD BE SHOWN.
A. QUIET TALKING
B. USE NAPKINS TO WIPE HANDS AND FACE
C. USE FORKS CORRECTLY (NOT FINGERS)
D. LEGS SHOULD BE UNDER THE TABLE - NOT PROPPED UP
E. EAT YOUR OWN FOOD
F. FOOD AND MILK SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE MOUTH - NOT MOUTH BROUGHT TO THE FOOD
G. WHEN FINISHED, AREA SHOULD BE CLEAR - (TABLE AND FLOOR)
IV. AFTER EATING
A. CALMLY PLACE FORK IN LINE TRAY
B. STAND QUIETLY IN LINE TO DUMP FOOD
C. NO EATING OF FOOD IN LINE
D. DUMP FOOD IN GARBAGE ONE AT A TIME
E. STACK PLATES CORRECTLY ONE ON TOP OF EACH OTHER
IN ORDER FOR THESE PRACTICES TO BE SUCCESSFUL, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS NEED TO PUT FORTH EFFORT FOR
OUR CAFETERIA TO HAVE A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE.
CLUBS - GENERAL RULES
1. A student may belong to any club, with teacher approval.
2. A student may hold only one major office (president or vice-president) and not more than three offices.
3. A student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to be in all clubs, except Honor Club which requires a B+ average.
4. Only 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students may be members of clubs.
5. Club members are expected to behave well at all times. A, B, or C average in conduct must be maintained.
6. Members must attend all club meetings, whether meetings are held during school, before school, or after school hours.
7. Members are expected to participate in all club activities, whether those activities take place during school, before school, or
after school hours.
8. Once a student becomes a club member, he/she will remain a club member for the entire school year unless the sponsor
requests otherwise.
9. All club members are expected to pay club dues.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR Belle Place Elementary 4-H CLUB
1. Members must be in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade.
2. Members must be able to handle extra work.
3. Each member must complete the requirements outlined in a project book.
4. Each member must compile a record book consisting of a story, news articles, and pictures of project work.
5. Once a student joins the club, he must finish the year in 4-H and may not drop out.
6. Each member must attend Achievement Day, which is held on a Saturday in late March or early April.
7. Members are required to pay dues by October 1.
8. Members are required each month to attend one meeting during school time and one other meeting after school, if asked.
9. Members must participate in one or more of the Sugar Cane Festival contests and in additional activities during the year.
These activities are on Saturdays.
10. Each member must have a pocket folder for 4-H materials.
11. An outstanding member will be chosen at the end of the year.
BAND AND MUSIC
1. For sixth graders
2. Schedule to be worked out cooperatively.
3. Band students are allowed to bring instruments in the cafeteria before school and pick them up after school.
4. ONCE YOUR CHILD HAS JOINED BAND HE MUST REMAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
UNLESS OTHERWISE DECIDED UPON BY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATION.
HONOR CLUB
The following criteria must be met to be invited to join Honor Club:
● Students completing the 4th
grade must have a B average for their final grades with no D or F anywhere on their report card.
● Students must have earned an A or B in conduct for the entire year.
● Students completing the 5th
grade must have a B average for their final grades with no D or F anywhere on their report card.
● Other criteria may be required and are on file at the school.
The criteria must be met to continue to be in Honor Club for the year. These criteria are on file with the club sponsors and an agreement
is signed by each member.
End of the Year Trip:
▪ To be determined
COURTESY
Pupils are expected to exercise due courtesy toward all teachers, school personnel and fellow students at all times. Impudence, profanity,
dishonesty, disorderly conduct, and disregard for authority will not be tolerated.
Any students known to instigate or participate in fights at school, on the bus, or at the bus stop are subject to suspension or paddling. If
students are being picked on, they should seek counsel.
Children will respect all school property or will pay for intentional damages.
MANNERS
Students are expected to use good manners (Yes Ma'am, No Ma'am, Please and Thank You) at all times to show respect.
DRESS CODE
★ No hats or caps may be worn in the building.
★ No hair rakes, large combs, or brushes are allowed.
★ Make-up is not permitted.
★ Earrings must not be a distraction.
★ A student who does not follow guidelines may be sent home to change clothes.
★ Guidelines will be enforced by all teachers. Administrator will make the final determination as to whether the guidelines are
being followed.
★ If there are continuous infractions of the policies, students will be sent to the Office for warning, counseling, and/or
otherwise.
★ Perfume & Cologne are not allowed.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
The policy of the Iberia Parish School Board shall be that no mode of attire will be considered proper for school wear that disrupts the
classroom and/or the school's positive learning environment. In all questions regarding dress and grooming, the school administration has
the prerogative of deciding whether a student’s appearance is disruptive to the learning process, or so offensive or suggestive as to
distract other students. Such appearances shall not be allowed. The School Board desires to teach each student to use good judgment in
his/her total appearance so that the attention of others is not distracted from the purpose of the school. Cleanliness and the values of the
community shall be a basic consideration. NOTIFICATION The School Board shall notify the parent or guardian of each student of the
dress code specifications and their effective date. The dress code shall be distributed in written form or posted on the school’s website
annually. If the School Board modifies the existing uniform policy, it shall notify in writing the parent or guardian of each student of the
policy adoption or uniform policy modification at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the new or revised policy. Each
school shall display any uniform selected for a reasonable period prior to the proposed effective date for wearing of the uniform.
However, nothing shall prohibit the School Board from requiring a new or revised dress code or uniform policy without the required
notice in the event of an emergency. For the purposes of this policy, emergency shall mean an actual or imminent threat to health or
safety which may result in loss of life, injury, or property damage. DRESS AND PERSONAL GROOMING Student dress and grooming
are not to adversely affect the students' participation in classes, school programs, other school-related activities or detract from the
learning environment of the school. Extremes in style and fit in student dress and extremes in style of grooming will not be permitted.
Administrators are authorized to use their discretion in determining extremes in styles of dress and grooming and what is appropriate and
suitable for school wear. No student shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, blade, symbols,
sign or other things which are evidence of affiliation with drugs, alcohol, violence or gang related activities or exhibits profane or obscene
language/gestures. Policies regarding dress and grooming stress the importance of reducing distractions that inhibit learning and are
addressed as an attempt to enhance the learning environment. BODY ARMOR It shall be unlawful and against School Board policy for
any student or nonstudent to wear or possess on his/her person, at any time, body armor on any School Board property, school campus, at
a school-sponsored function, on a school bus or other school transportation, or in a firearm-free zone, with limited exceptions as
enumerated in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:95.9, which includes permitting a student to wear, carry, or possess a backpack on school property
or a school bus that has bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury. School-
sponsored functions shall include, but not be limited to, athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities. A firearm-
free zone means any area inclusive of any school campus and within 1,000 feet of any such school campus, and within a school bus,
wherein the possession of firearms is prohibited, except as specifically set forth in La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§14:95.2(C) and 14:95.6(B).
Body armor shall mean bullet-resistant metal or other material intended to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury.
UNIFORMS AND OTHER DRESS CODE GUIDELINES The restrictiveness of these guidelines are intended to establish minimum
standards required to comply with the dress code established herein. The principal/administrator has the discretionary power to prohibit
certain dress or appearance, even though not specifically enumerated herein, to maintain the school learning environment. Shirts: White,
navy blue or hunter green short sleeved or long sleeved polo “golf” style shirts. School-issued polo style shirts with the school logo are
permitted as a uniform option. The polo shirt must have 2 or 3 buttons and a collar. Shirts must be tucked in at all times, unless
otherwise determined by the school administration. There can be no brand name emblems on the shirts. Undershirts, including
turtlenecks, may be worn under all uniform shirts. They must be free of all emblems and writings and be a uniform shirt color, black, or
grey. Pants, Skirts, Walking Shorts, Skorts, Capris: Students will wear khaki or navy blue pants, capris pants, shorts, skirts or skorts,
dresses/jumpers. Pants may be pleated or straight fronts. Tight-fitting pants are not allowed. Blue or khaki (denim material) jeans are
not allowed. Pants with rivets, pockets sewn on the outside or on the lower legs, holes, fraying, or exaggerated size, (not to exceed
twenty-two inches (22”) circumference at the bottom with no slits) are not allowed. Waistbands on the pants must cover the top of the
hipbone. “Sagging” is not allowed. Brand name emblems on pants may not exceed 1” x 2” in size. Skirts, walking shorts, shorts, skorts,
capris, dresses/jumpersshall have hemlines that do not exceed five inches (5”) from the floor while kneeling. Belts: Belts must be worn
with pants that have belt loops. Decorative metal studs on belts are not allowed. Large oversized belt buckles are not allowed.
Dimensions of belt buckle must not exceed one and one-half inches (1½”) in length and width. Sweatshirts/Jackets: Any solid uniform
color, black, or grey jacket, sweatshirt or sweater pullovers may be worn. They can have a small unobtrusive logo. Denim (blue jean)
jackets are not allowed. School issued items (jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts) may be worn. Sweatshirts and jackets must be approved by
school administration. Non-uniform outerwear garments, if worn to school, shall not be worn inside the building. Hoods on outer
garments and sweatshirts are allowed only for outdoors. Shoes-Socks: Shoes must have complete front and a back. Athletic/tennis shoes
are highly recommended. Other examples of acceptable shoes are loafers, Top-siders, Mary Janes with a strap. The following shoes are
not allowed – flip-flops, thongs, sandals, crocs, boots, ballet shoes, and slippers. Shoes with laces or Velcro must be kept tied or
fastened. Shoes with roller blades, lights, or extraordinary features are not allowed. Socks shall be worn. Sock colors should not be
distracting or obstrusive. Tights that match the uniform may be worn without socks. Hair: Hair should be clean and groomed so that
vision is not obstructed. Hair rollers, feathers, *unnatural hair colors, letters/designs shaved or woven into the head/eyebrows, or other
extremes in hair styles are not allowed. (*Unnatural is defined as not naturally occurring on people.) Facial Hair: Facial hair for high
school students should be neatly groomed and trimmed. Beards are not allowed. Jewelry: Must not be excessive. Nose rings/studs, body
piercing with jewelry, tongue studs, eyebrow rings, gauges, etc. are not allowed. Stud earrings worn by students are limited to the ear.
Only school identification badges (IDs) shall be worn on the outside of the school shirts. Body Decorations Tattoos must not be visible
with the school uniform. Artificial nails shall not be worn in grades Pre-K-6. Additional Information: Students who transfer into Iberia
Parish will be allowed two (2) weeks to purchase uniforms and comply with the policy. Sunglasses, gloves, hats, caps, scarves, or any
other type of head-gear (i.e. bandannas, bonnets, etc.) cannot be worn in any of the buildings at any time. Spirit Day shirts may be worn
with approved pants, skirts, shorts, skorts, on designated days as determined by the principal. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES FOR NON-
C0MPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY The principal/administrator has the discretionary power to prohibit certain dress or appearance,
even though not specifically enumerated herein, to maintain the school learning environment. Students who violate the student dress code
policy shall be disciplined according to the school’s PBIS plan. Revised: August, 2010 Revised: August 15, 2018 Revised: April 18, 2012
Revised: November 14, 2018 Revised: August, 2015 Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§14:95.2, 14:95.6, 14:95.9, 17:81, 17:416.7 Scott v. Board
of Education, 304 N.Y.S.S. 2d 601 (1969) Karr v. Schmidt; 460 F. 2d 609 (5th Cir. 1972) Board minutes, 2-16-76, 1-6-99, 2-00, 4-18-12,
8-15-18, 11-14-18 Iberia Parish School Board
DUE PROCESS
Due process involving student suspension or expulsion shall include:
1. Written notice to parents within a reasonable time prior to a hearing. Notice to include a specific statement of the charges
which if proved, would justify the punishment sought.
2. A full hearing after adequate notice.
3. The right to have present at the hearing the student's parent(s) or guardian (s) (or their designee) and to be represented by lay
or legal counsel of the student's choice. Private attorney fees are to be borne by the student.
4. The right to produce and have produced witnesses on the student's behalf and to confront and examine all witnesses.
5. The right of the student to produce evidence on his behalf.
6. Access by all parties to a record of the proceedings.
7. The right to administrative review and appeal.
8. The right to have allegations of misconduct and information pertaining thereto removed from the student's school record in
the event the student is found not guilty of the charges.
Due process procedures for handicapped/exceptional students are recognized as those found in P.L. 94-142 and Act 754 of the Louisiana
Legislature. These procedures can be found in the local application for P.L. 94-142 Part B funds.
INSUFFICIENT FUND CHECKS
Since there is a great deal of paperwork involved in processing NSF checks, there will be a $20.00 charge per N.S.F. check that we
receive. If an NSF check is returned to the school, checks will no longer be accepted for that family. Cash or money orders will be
required for the remainder of the school year for ALL fees and expenses.
FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES FOR LOST BOOKS
Damaged or Lost Books
Each student shall be informed that he/she is responsible for every textbook issued to him/her and that in the event a textbook is lost or
damaged, charges will be assessed based on the condition of the textbook at the time it was issued.
THE STUDENTS GRADES WILL BE WITHHELD, TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED UPON REQUEST, AND THE
STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENROLL FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL TERM UNTIL ANY DEBT OWED TO THE
SCHOOL FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, LAB FEES, ACTIVITY FEES, SCHOOL PICTURES, ETC. ARE PAID.
The following is a recommended guide for assessing charges based on years of use: New books - collect 100% of cost; 2 years - 80%; 3
years - 60%; 4 years - 40%; 5 years or more - 20%. Original values of books may be obtained from the State Textbook order form.
Money collected for textbooks is to be turned in to the School Board Office at the end of the school session as part of the textbook
inventory.
FOOD, GUM, AND DRINKS
1. No gum is allowed on campus.
2. Students are to form a single line for each server in the snack line.
3. On days that the weather permits, lower grades will line up under the canopy in the Lower grades playground area. Upper
grades will line up by back double doors leading to the pavilion.
LEAVING CAMPUS
1. CIVIC FUNCTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES - Students will not be released from school to attend civic functions or to
participate in other similar activities except by permission from the principal of the school.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Students are to report to the office immediately any change of address, bus, or telephone number.
2. Please make all checks payable to Belle Place Elementary when paying for lunch, T-shirts, pictures, etc. Please send
separate checks for each student and label with child’s name. Checks should be placed in an envelope which is clearly labeled with
the purpose of the payment.
PARTIES
1. Christmas parties should last no more than one hour. Dismissal will be at regular time.
2. Easter parties will be held the last day before the Easter holidays.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
1. Names should be put on personal property with a permanent marker. (Jackets, gloves, balls, etc.)
2. Lost and Found will be located in the cafeteria.
3. Children are not to bring radios, electronics, tape players, cellular telephones, MP3 players, or anything of value to school.
4. No perfume or make up is allowed on students.
5. Belle Place Elementary nor its staff is responsible for items lost
or stolen items.
ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES Students are not allowed to possess cell phones or other electronic telecommunication devices while on the school campus or in a
school bus. Violations of the provisions of this policy shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension.
School policy for the disposition of these devices shall be written and published in both student and teacher handbooks.
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Consequences for possession of telecommunications/electronic devices:
o First Offense:
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Device confiscated
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Parent notified
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Student assigned to detention for one (1) day
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Parent signs for device and consequence notification sheet
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Device returned to parent
o Second Offense:
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Device confiscated
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Parent notified
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Student attends detention for three (3) days
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Parent signs for device and consequence notification sheet
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Device returned to parent
o Third Offense:
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Device confiscated
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Parent notified
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Student is suspended to ISSP for three (3) days
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Parent signs for device and consequence notification sheet
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Device returned to parent
o Fourth Offense:
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Device confiscated
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Parent notified
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Student is suspended to ISSP for five (5) days; expulsion hearing called for
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Device retained until the date of the expulsion hearing where it is returned
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Note: Electronic telecommunication devices include but not limited to the following:
Cell Phones iPods iPads
Apple Watches
CD Players iPhones Blackberries
Palm Pilots MP3 Players Electronic Games
Refusal to relinquish device constitutes willful disobedience and will be handled accordingly. The School is not responsible for the
confiscated items if not picked up by a parent within ten (10) days of the last day of school. The school is not responsible for items left on
campus after this date.
FIELD TRIPS
✧ Deadlines for bringing money for field trips, etc. should be by the deadline listed on the notification.
✧ Teachers will NOT accept money after the deadline.
✧ WHEN A CLASS GOES ON A FIELD TRIP, ONLY MEMBERS OF THAT CLASS MAY ATTEND.
DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS
1. Students with grades of A, B, or C in conduct will be allowed to attend field trips.
2. Students who make a D or F for a nine weeks in Conduct will not be allowed to attend any field trip the following nine
weeks. Students with a D or F average in Conduct at the time of the field trip will not be allowed to attend.
3. If a student misbehaves on a field trip, even accompanied by a parent, then the teacher may determine IF the student may
attend another field trip.
4. All field trips must meet this criterion:
♦ Be educational in nature.
♦ Have proper expectations of student behavior.
♦ Proper mode of transportation.
♦ Enough parents for chaperones. (at least one adult per 10 students)
♦ Proper educational expectations for the students.
♦ Follow up evidence of the field trip.
♦ School rules relative to student dress and behavior will prevail on all field trips.
♦ Emergency numbers available.
5. Siblings may not attend field trips. Animals are not allowed on any
field trips. Due to limited space on most buses, chaperones are expected to follow the bus to the field trip location. Chaperones
must be 18 years or older and on the emergency card for the student. Chaperones are expected to dress appropriately and refrain from
smoking. Cell phones are not allowed to be used while chaperoning. Chaperones who do not follow these policies will not be allowed to
attend any future field trips.
PLAYGROUND AREAS
Playground limitations during recess:
1. Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade - pavillion and playground
2. Third Grade and Fourth grade - patio
3. Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade - Back playground and pavillion
The sidewalk and obstacle course areas are neutral ground.
For PATIO RECESS, students are to remain on the patios when the ground is too wet to play on. BALLS are not allowed on rainy day
sidewalkrecesses and students are not to run. No Marbles on sidewalk recess. If a child runs, he/she will be punished according to the
grade level. NO RUNNING ON SIDEWALKS EVER!
RESTROOMS
1. Students will use restrooms before going out to play.
2. Responsibility for clean restrooms is partially yours. You use the restrooms; you take care of them.
3. Students should use the restroom properly. Any misconduct in the bathroom will be taken care of accordingly. If the
restroom is needed during school time, permission from the teacher is required. Abuse of this privilege may result in demerits.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All students have a fundamental right of free and appropriate public education. They also have a corresponding
responsibility to join with others of the school community in respecting the rights and responsibilities of others in the school and in
establishing an effective climate for learning within the school.
2. Every member of the school community, including students, parents, and the school staff, has the responsibility to promote
(1) self-respect and self-discipline, (2) regular attendance at school, (3) orderly conduct and behavior, (4) freedom from fear, insult, and
injury, and (5) maximum opportunities for learning.
3. Students will have the right to attend and participate in school ceremonies, provided that they adhere to the rules and
regulations set forth for activities by the school administration and further provided that no school administrator shall require students to
purchase items from a selected vendor.
STUDENT CARE POLICIES
Program
Name: Iberia Parish Student Care Program
Purpose:
The purpose of student care is to provide parents of elementary age students in Iberia Parish public schools with the option of before and
after school child care. The service will be offered to students currently enrolled in participating schools. All participation in student
care is voluntary.
Rationale:
The increased number of students who have both parents employed shows a need for the public schools to provide student care services.
Philosophy:
The goal of this proposed student care program is to provide a healthy and secure environment before and after school for children in our
parish. It is the intent of the program to provide a structured atmosphere which will afford each child an opportunity to enhance his
intellectual, personal, social, and physical development. We believe that it is the responsibility of student care to facilitate successful
experiences that will promote a positive self-concept and generate an attitude of mutual respect and cooperation.
Eligibility:
Students who attend school at the designated school sites are eligible for registration in the student care program.
General Information for Student Care Program:
1. Parents are responsible for before and after school transportation to the student care program.
2. Student care will be held in the classroom across from the Office.
3. Morning student care begins at 7:00 A.M. and ends when the duty teacher arrives at 8:00 A.M.
4. Afternoon student care begins at 3:30 P.M. and ends at 6:00 P.M., or when the last child is picked up.
5. The student care program will operate Monday through Friday on regular school days. Student care will be provided on
scheduled holidays.
Other information concerning the student care program can be obtained form the Office.
HOMEWORK REQUEST (Absence / Illness)
● Homework request for all grades must be made prior to 10:00 A.M.
● The teacher (s) will then prepare the work for you to pick up in the homework basket after 3:15 P.M.
● Any request after 10:00 A.M. will create numerous problems and WILL NOT be fulfilled.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
1. School children shall always be under the supervision of teachers and faculty including recesses, lunch, and before and after
school.
2. NO ONE is allowed in the hallway to put up personal belongings, (lunch boxes, book sacks, etc.) after school or at recess.
Students are permitted in the building or classroom only if a teacher is present.
3. Students are not allowed to return to their classroom for forgotten items needed for homework.
4. Students are not allowed to loiter in or near the restrooms or halls. A hall pass is required.
5. NO hats are allowed on in the building, hallways, or in the classrooms.
TELEPHONE
1. Students are allowed to use the phone when absolutely necessary. They must have teacher's permission by having a hall
pass and must obtain the permission of the secretary or the principal.
2. Parents should not call the office to leave a message for students unless it is an EMERGENCY.
3. Changes in transportation will NOT be accepted over the phone. A written statement must be brought to school or faxed with a
parent’s signature. Emails will also be accepted.
RESPONSIBILITY1. It is the responsibility of the student to arrive on campus prepared for the day. Lunches, snack money, etc. will not be
accepted in the office if forgotten by the student. Deadlines for dues and fees will be enforced.
DISCIPLINE
The Administration and Faculty of this school will take whatever appropriate steps necessary to discipline those few students who persist
in acting in such a manner as to bring a discredit upon themselves, their parents, their school, and their community.
Senate Bill 76 includes major issues LAE-NEA and the Attorney General felt could positively impact the learning environment in
Louisiana public schools.
They are:
1. Defines the authority of each classroom teacher to implement disciplinary actions designed to maintain order and an
effective learning environment in the classroom.
2. Expands the authority of the school principal to implement disciplinary actions including alternatives to suspension and
expulsion.
3. Requires that by November of 1994, each school system establish a discipline review committee for the purpose of
recommending discipline policies to each local school board. This committee will be composed of teachers, administrators, and parents,
each elected by their peers
4. Requires that during the 1995-96 school year each school establish a discipline committee to establish consistent discipline
policies for that school.
5. Makes clear the responsibility of the parent or guardian to attend conferences relative to the behavior and performance of
their child. Gives authority to principals and teachers to report cases where parents refuse to take responsibility for their children to the
Family in Need Services Program within the family and juvenile court system.
6. A process and an appeals procedure whereby teachers and other school employees may report unsafe or dangerous
conditions in schools.
DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOM (P.B.i.S. & B.R.A.V.E.)(POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INCENTIVES & SUPPORTS & BE SAFE, RESPECT EVERYONE, ALWAYS BE PREPARED, VALUE OBEDIENCE, EXPERIENCE SUCCCESS)
Students will adhere to all school, classroom, bus, and field trip discipline policies. Students and parents will be informed of school and
classroom policies and consequences at the beginning of each school year. Students and parents will receive a copy of all rules and
regulations in order to assume responsibility for their behavior.
The following is considered inappropriate behavior that could jeopardize the safety, well being or education of students while on the
school campus, in the building, on the bus or during any school related activity:Willful Disobedience
Treats an Authority with Disrespect
Makes an Unfounded Charge Against Authority
Uses Profane and/or Obscene Language
Is Guilty of Immoral or Vicious Practice
Conduct or Habits Injurious to Others
Disturbs the School / Violates Rules
Cuts, Defaces, Injures School / Vandalism
Writes or Draws Obscene/Profane Language/Pictures
Throws Missiles Liable to Injure Others
Instigates or Participates in Fights
Violates Safety Regulations
Leaves School or Classroom Without Permission
Is Guilty of Stealing
Bodily Contact
Commits any other serious offense
Eating, Drinking, Littering
Threatening Students or Faculty
Disturbance in Classroom or Campus
Habitual Violations of School or Class Rules
Dress Code Violation
Inappropriate Objects
Treats Students with Disrespect
Sexual Harassment
Not Having Proper Materials
Not Participating in Class
Forging Signatures, Grades, or Cheating
Horse Playing
Off Limit Areas
Bullying
Disciplinary action may include but is not limited to the following:
1. Oral or written reprimands (Detentions)
2. Referral for counseling
3. Written notification to parents of disruptive or unacceptable behavior of their child.
4. Immediate removal of a student from the classroom. (Upon the third removal of a student from the classroom, the teacher
and the principal shall discuss the disruptive behavior patterns of the student and the appropriate disciplinary measures needed for the
student. If appropriate, a referral of the student will be made to the building level committee).
5. Corporal punishment may be used at the discretion of the principal. Parents will be notified prior to the administration of the
punishment. Any parent or guardian who will not allow this form of punishment to be used must send a written statement stating that they
do NOT want this as an option for discipline of their student.
DISAGREEMENTS
A. Simple: In the event that a simple confrontation occurs, the
teacher's responsibilities are:
1. To separate the opponents.
2. To counsel the opponents.
3. Document the disagreement.
4. Send students on their way.
B. Severe (Obvious Physical Evidence): In the event that a more serious
confrontation occurs, the teacher's responsibilities are:
1. To separate the opponents and notify the office.
2. To counsel the opponents.
3. Fill out behavior report for documentation and send to the office.
STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE A DETENTION FOR BODY CONTACT. ZERO TOLERANCE.
C. Rude and Disrespectful to an Adult:
1. If a student displays rudeness or disrespect to an adult, to a point that the student must be sent to the office with a completed
behavior report, his/her conduct grade will drop one letter grade for each infraction and the principal will confirm the lowering of the
conduct grade.
DETENTION
A detention policy is in place to help maintain proper behavior. Off campus detention is also available for students.
FAILURE TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK
The first offense per grading period will result in a warning and a note/phone call home to the parent by the teacher. The second offense
will result in the student being assigned to an Academic Saturday. The offending student will be required to report to school by 7:00
a.m. and picked up at 9:00 a.m. Parents must be waiting along the bus line. to pick up their child promptly at 9:00 a.m. Failure to attend
may result in a suspension from school.
SCHOOL SEARCHES
State law allows any teacher, principal, school security guard, and/or administrator in any parish school system to search any building,
desk, locker area, student, or grounds for weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, and stolen goods.
WEAPONS AND DRUGS
A principal must immediately recommend the expulsion of a student who is found carrying or possessing a firearm, knife, or other
dangerous instrument. Expulsion will occur if a student is found distributing, selling, giving or loaning any controlled dangerous
substances to another student on campus.
RIGHTS OF TEACHERSRegular Session, 2003
ACT No. 1252HOUSE BILL NO. 1342 (Duplicate of Senate Bill 605)
BY REPRESENTATIVES DEWITT AND SENATOR THEUNISSEN, ANDCOAUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVES ALEXANDER, ANSARDI, ARNOLD,
BALDONE, BAUDOIN, BEARD, BOWLER,BROOME, BRUCE, CAPELLA, R. CARTER, CAZAYOUX, CRANE, CURTIS, DAMICO, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DIEZ, DOERGE, DOWNER,
DOWNS, DURAND, ERDEY, FANNIN, FARRAR, FAUCHEUX, FLAVIN, FRITH, FRUGE, FUTRELL, GALLOT, GLOVER, GUILLORY, HAMMETT, HEATON, HILL, HONEY,
HOPKINS, HUDSON, HUNTER, HUTTER, ILES, M. JACKSON, JOHNS, KATZ, KENNARD, KENNEY, LANDRIEU, LEBLANC, LUCAS, MARTINY, MCDONALD, MONTGOMERY, MURRAY,
NEVERS, ODINET, PERKINS, PEYCHAUD, PIERRE, PINAC, PITRE, POWELL, QUEZAIRE, ROMERO, SALTER, SCALISE, SCHWEGMANN, SHAW, GARY SMITH, JACK SMITH,
JANE SMITH, JOHN SMITH, SNEED, STELLY, STRAIN, SWILLING, THOMPSON, TOOMY, TOWNSEND, TUCKER, WADDELL, WALKER, WALSWORTH, WELCH, WOOTON,
AND WRIGHT AND SENATORS HOLLIS, HOYT, MCPHERSON, AND MOUNT
AN ACT
To enact R.S. 17:416.18, relative to the rights of teachers; to establish the Educators’ Right to Teach for teachers in city, parish, or other local public schools relative to disciplinary matters; to
provide for policies enacted or adopted by any city, parish, or other local public school boards; and to provide for related matters.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
Section 1. R.S. 17:416.18 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
§416.18. Educators' Right to Teach; disciplinary actions
A.(1) A teacher has the right to teach free from the fear of frivolous law suits, including the right to indemnification by the employing school board, pursuant to R.S. 17:416.1(C), 416.4, 416.5, and 416.11, for
actions taken in the performance of duties of the teacher's employment.
(2) A teacher has the right to appropriately discipline students in accordance with R.S. 17:223 and R.S. 17:416 through 416.16 and any city, parish, or other local public school board regulation.
(3) A teacher has the right to remove any persistently disruptive student from his classroom when the student’s behavior prevents the orderly instruction of other students or when the student displays impudent
or defiant behavior and to place the student in the custody of the principal or his designee pursuant to R.S. 17:416(A)(1)(c).
(4) A teacher has the right to have his or her professional judgment and discretion respected by school and district administrators in any disciplinary action taken by the teacher in accordance with school and
district policy and with R.S.17:416(A)(1)(c).
(5) A teacher has the right to teach in a safe, secure, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and free from recognized dangers or hazards that are causing or likely to cause serious injury in
accordance with R.S. 17:416.9 and 416.16.
(6) A teacher has the right to be treated with civility and respect as provided in R.S. 17:416.12.
(7) A teacher has the right to communicate with and involve parents in appropriate student disciplinary decisions pursuant to R.S. 17:235.1 and 416(A).
(8) A teacher has the right to be free from excessively burdensome disciplinary paperwork.
B. No city, parish, or other local public school board shall establish policies that prevent teachers from exercising the rights provided in this Section or in any other provision included in
R.S. 17:416 through 416.16.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to supersede any other state law, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education policy, or city, parish, or other local public school board policy
enacted or adopted relative to the discipline of students.
D. Each city, parish, or other local school board shall provide a copy of this Section to all teachers at the beginning of each school year.
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature
by the governor, as provided in Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become effective on the day
following such approval.
BULLYING, THREATENING, OR VIOLENT BEHAVIORStudents and their parents/guardians are reminded that the school and school bus environment are to be and secure for all. Therefore, all statements of
a bullying, threatening, or violent nature made on campus, at school-sponsored activities or school buses, will not be tolerated. Even if made in a
joking manner, these statements threatening other students, school personnel, or school property are unacceptable.
Threatening / Violent Statements
Whether written or verbal, such threats will be dealt with severely. School authorities will conduct an investigation to determine the severity of the
incident. Students who have made a verbal threat overheard by a staff member or reliable student witness will be disciplined which could warrant
suspension and possibly a recommendation for expulsion from school. Students who write a hit list or death threat shall be recommended for
expulsion.
Bullying
The terms harassment, intimidation, and bullying shall mean any intentional gesture, written, verbal, or physical act:
(A) Will have the effect of harming a student or damaging his/her property or placing a student in fear or harm to his/her life or person or
damage to his/her property; and
(B) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.
Any student, school employee, or parent volunteer who, in good faith, reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to an appropriate
school official, in accordance with the procedures established by local Board policy, shall be immune from a right of action for damages arising from
any failure to remedy the reported incident.
Recommended disciplinary actions are as follows:
First Offense: Three (3) day suspension and contract signed by student, parent or guardian, an administrator.
Second Offense: Five (5) day out-of-school suspension with recommendation for expulsion.
Third Offense: Expulsion.
Depending upon the severity of the incident, the principal may suspend and/or recommend expulsion on the first offense. Other actions that may be
taken for any of the above offense of threatening or bullying includes, but is not limited to, referral to law enforcement officials, and/or referral to
Families in Need of Services (FINS). It is strongly recommended that parent/guardian seek additional counseling for these students.
Professional Learning Communities’ Sessions (PLC)
EARLY RELEASE DAYS for the students
Release time for the car-rider students will be at 1:50 p.m. with the bus riders being released five minutes earlier.
PLC Session Dates:
October 24, 2019
November 14, 2019
February 13, 2020
Nine Week Periods - Elem/Middle
1st -- 8/9/19 - 10/14/19
2nd -- 10/15/19 -12/20/19
3rd -- 1/6/20 - 3/13/20
4th -- 3/16/20 - 5/22/20
REPORT CARD HANDOUT DATES
October 17th
January 8th
March 18th
May 22nd
OPEN HOUSE/PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Beginning at regular dismissal time until 6 p.m.
**Please keep these dates in your personal calendars. **