ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Appreciation is extended to the members of the Instructional Policy Committee for their valuable contribution to the development and revision of written school board policies for the School System. Many hours of work by the members of this committee are represented by the instructional policies that follow. Members of the Instructional Committee were as follows: Lucinda Harding Tricia Culpepper

Sue Freeman Tim Willoughby

Teresa Boozer Susan Boyd

Elton Bouldin Jack Pennington

Donnie Rice Jackie Walker

DATE OF EFFECT This is to advise that the policy statements contained in this manual were officially adopted on date displayed on each respective statement. However, in order to promote consistency and fairness in their implementation, the policies displayed in this section will become effective throughout the School System on the date shown below. Further, the instructional policy statements contained in this manual hereby supersede all other School System instructional policies previously adopted by the Cullman City Board of Education. Signed __________________________________________________ Date _____\_____\______ Superintendent

I - INSTRUCTION FILE IA Educational Philosophy IAA Instructional Goals and Objectives IB Parental Involvement IC Curriculum ICA Curriculum Development ID Curriculum Design IDA Basic Program IDBB Drug Education IDCA Summer School (also JFH) IDCCA Correspondence Study (Also JFHF) IDCCC Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit (Also JFHB) IDCCD Home Schools: Regulations for Establishment IDCCD-F1 Registration for Private Home Tutoring Form IDCCDA Private and Home Schooling (Also JBCCA) IDCCE Non-Accredited Schools: Student Transfer and Grade Placement IDCF Employment/Release Programs (Also JJ) IDDB Instructional Intervention IDDC Homebound Instruction (Also JQH) IDDF Exceptional Education IDEA Cheerleader Guidelines IDDFG Individual Student Intellectual Evaluations IDED Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities (Also JH) IDF Interscholastic Activities and Athletics (Also JHCAA) IDFC Eligibility for Participation in Extracurricular Activities (Also JHCAAB) IDFG No Pass/No Play (Also JHCAABB) IDG Adult Basic Education Program (Also JBA) IEA Grouping for Instruction (Also JBCCA) IEBA School Year and School Day (Also AE) IEBAC School Opening and Closing (Also JGFB, AE) IEC Class Size IF Instructional Resources and Materials IFAAA Textbook Selection and Adoption (Also JHAD) IFAC Local School Material Selection and Purchase IFBD School Libraries/Media Centers IFBE Textbook/Audiovisual/Instructional Material Review Procedure IFBE-F1 Textbook/Audiovisual/Instructional Material Review Form IFBEC Internal Review of Audiovisual Materials IFBG Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials IFBGC Technology Usage Policy (Also GARB) IFBGC-R1 Student Access to Network Information Resources

FILE IFBGC-F1 Technology Usage Policy Permission Form IFBGB Computer Software Selection and Duplication IFCB Field Trips and Excursions (Also JSA) IFCB-F1 Request for use of School Bus Form (Also TAH-F1) IFCB-F2 Classroom Field Trip Parental Permission Form (Also JSA-F2) IFCB-F3 Parental Permission Form for Multiple Trips (Also JSA-F3) IFCBH Cash Advances for Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities/Field Trips

(Also DNK) IFCBH-F1 School System Cash Advance Accounting Form (Also DNK-F1) IFCD School Volunteers IFCD-F1 Volunteer Form IG Guidance Program IHA Report Cards (Also JFAA) IHAA Grading System IHAAB Required Examinations and Exemptions (Also JFAAB) IHAAD Determining Term Grade Averages (Also JFAABB) IHAAF Cheating by Students (Also JFAABD) IHAAG English Courses (Also JFED) IHAD Parent-Teacher Conferences (Also JFAB) IHB Homework (Also JFHH) IHCA Criteria for Valedictorian and Salutatorian (Also JFEC) IHE Promotion and Retention (Also JFED) IHEA Make-Up Opportunities (Also JBD) IHEB Cullman High School Credit Recovery Policy (Also JFEE) IHEB-F1 Cullman High School Credit Recovery Form (Also JFEE-F1) IHF Diploma/Certificate Requirements (Also JFD) IHFAC Eligibility for Participating in Graduation Ceremonies/Exercises (Also JFEB) II Testing Programs IIB Test Security Plan IIB-F1 Test Security Policy Acknowledgment Form IIC Use and Dissemination of Test Results (Also JEA, KK, BC) IICG Administering the Alabama High School Graduation Examination to Non-Public

School Students IID Student Records (Also JEA, KL) IKA Teaching Methods IKAG Professional Development (Also GAKGD) IKBA Outside Presenters/Lecturers IKC Teaching about Religion IKDA School Ceremonies and Observances IKH Substitute Teachers (Also GBRJA) IKHB Teacher Assistants (Also GBRJD) IKI Lesson Plans IKK Classroom Disruptions ILAC Use of School Name and School System Name

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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY The purpose of school is to prepare youth to be well-adjusted citizens who make positive contributions to a democratic society. The commitment of Cullman City schools is to provide a learning environment and school program that will foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of each child to his/her greatest potential. The curriculum must be sound in academic requirements, stress the basic skills, include an awareness of the technologies of an ever-changing world, develop vocational skills, and foster an appreciation of the fine arts. Each individual should be afforded the opportunity to develop an open mind, inquiring attitude, positive self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle in order to think creatively, critically, and analytically and to become a constructive, independent citizen with self worth and dignity.

Each student is recognized as an individual with varying needs, interests, learning capacities, talents, and aspirations. The curricula and extra-curricula must be adapted and a variety of teaching methods and materials must be utilized in order to meet individual needs.

Physical, emotional, and social needs can best be met by maintaining a well-disciplined student body in a peaceful, attractive environment.

The school should serve as a center for the educational, recreational, and cultural interests of the community. It prepares young people to take their places in the life of the community as worthwhile, contributing citizens, to occupy places of leadership, and to perpetuate the principles of the American way of life. The school and the community should work together to accomplish these endeavors. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman AL ADOPTED: 1995 LEGAL REF.: SACS Reports of Schools

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Board has established the following broad goals of education for each student: 1. Intellectual Discipline

Knowledge of the basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic in the early elementary grades, accompanied by the study of mathematics, science, history, English and other languages in the higher grades;

Development of effective work habits, work skills and communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing;

Awareness of the need for research, discovery, and independent thought;

Pride in personal achievement and an appreciation of the work ethic. 2. Economic and Occupational Competence

Knowledge of the fundamental economic structure and processes of the American economic system and the opportunities for the individual citizen in the system;

Development of skills and associated knowledge and attitudes necessary for making intelligent career and education choices consonant with interests and abilities;

Competence in the application of economic knowledge to such practical functions as handling personal finances and participating in community economic affairs. 3. Citizenship and Self-Understanding

Knowledge of comparative political systems with emphasis on the democratic institution, the American heritage, and the responsibilities of citizenship;

Practice and skills in participating in the political process and an understanding of how political decisions are made;

Development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for becoming a responsible citizen;

Knowledge of ethical, moral, and cultural values of our society;

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4. Physical and Environmental Health and Ecological Balance Development of skills and knowledge of the requirements for personal hygiene, proper

nutrition and physical exercise to maintain personal health. Knowledge of the dangers of addiction and consumption of harmful materials;

Knowledge and understanding of the physical world and the relationship of the individual to it;

Competence in recognizing and preventing environmental, ecological, and health problems;

Appropriate physical education and recreational athletic opportunities aimed at physical fitness and participation in lifetime sports. 5. Creativity and the Arts

Knowledge and appreciation of the fine arts for economic improvement, cultural development, and enrichment of personal and family lives;

Encouragement of the use of school facilities for community and cultural purposes.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman AL ADOPTED: 1995 LEGAL REF.: SACS Reports, 1993.

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JBB

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The Cullman City Board of Education recognizes the importance of parents being involved

in the education of their children. The Board also recognizes the importance of parental involvement in the overall development of all students to ensure that all students reach their potential and thus become productive citizens in our community. Successful schools and successful students are the result of a committed partnership between the home, the school, and the entire community. In order to ensure that parental involvement is not only encouraged in our Title I, Part A programs, but also welcomed, Cullman City Schools will support the following:

-involving parents when forming school policy, programs, and goals -giving parents ideas and strategies for helping their child at home

-involving parents in determining if policy and programs meet students’ needs -increasing the awareness and coordination of community programs and resources -providing assistance at the school and central office -providing communication and activities for all parents In addition to the above, Cullman City Schools recognizes and desires to adhere to the NCLB requirements pertaining to Parental Involvement as outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 1118(a)(2). SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Dec. 15, 2003 REVISED: Jan. 18, 2011

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CURRICULUM

General The Superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the instructional program in accordance with the provisions of the state constitution, state statutes, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and policies of the Board. The organization and scheduling of subjects in the curriculum of the School System shall conform to the requirements of the State Course of Study. All courses required by the State Course of Study shall be offered as a part of the School System curriculum and shall be readily available to students. Curriculum Change

The Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, shall review and approve all newly developed instructional programs offered in the School System. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: May 21, 1991; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-18, 16-11-90, 16-11-20, 16-3-15, 16-35-5, 16-40-2

to 4; Standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Basic responsibility for curriculum development shall rest jointly with the professional personnel of individual schools, the Superintendent, administrative staff, and the Board. Active involvement of students and school patrons shall be an integral part of the development process. The Superintendent and his/her staff shall periodically conduct curriculum review and analysis and report the findings to the Board. Responsibilities include the following: 1. Providing leadership to the schools individually and system-wide; 2. Coordinating the planning and the decision-making, so that a common direction of action

is provided for the school system; 3. Working with principals and teachers of individual schools in adapting the curriculum to

meet the needs of learners and to develop programs which best facilitate student social and academic progress;

4. Communicating information to personnel that affects system-wide and school level

programs and actively seeking professional staff views relative to curriculum improvements;

5. Providing financial support and encouragement for approved innovative and/or new

programs including providing needed material and supporting professional staff efforts to implement various programs;

6. Initiating and continuing professional development programs. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995

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CURRICULUM DESIGN

All course offerings within the schools' instructional programs shall be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent and the Board and shall conform to or exceed standards established by the State Department of Education. Course requirements and offerings shall satisfy all accreditation standards and regulations of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Department of Education.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the instructional program in accordance with the provisions of the state constitution, state statutes, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and policies of the Board. The organization and scheduling of subjects in the curriculum of the School System shall conform to the requirements of the State Department of Education. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995 LEGAL REF: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-90, 16-35-5, 16-40-2, 16-40-7, 16-40-51.

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BASIC PROGRAM

The curriculum shall carry out the mandates of the State Legislature for instruction in specific subjects and shall conform to the requirements and recommendations of the State Board of Education and those of the School System.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED; Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama 16-3-15, 16-11-90, 16-35-5, 16-40-1, 16-40-2, 16-40-3 16-

40-4, 16-40-5.1, 16-40-7.

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DRUG EDUCATION

The Board authorizes the establishment of a drug education program, to be taught at all grade levels, which is comprehensive in scope and directed toward the acquisition of factual information, and which promotes the development of positive attitudes and values. The program shall concentrate on the physical and psychological causes of drug abuse as well as its consequential effects and symptoms in order to establish an effective program of prevention. The program shall include the following: 1. Age-appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention

programs that address the legal, social, and health consequences of drug and alcohol use and that provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use elicit drugs or alcohol for students in all grades from early childhood level through grade 12.

2. Information conveying to students that the unlawful possession and use of elicit drugs and

alcohol is wrong and harmful and is punishable by fines and imprisonment. 3. Standards of conduct that are applicable to students and employees and that clearly

prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of elicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on school premises, or as part of any activities of the school. (See Board Policies JCD, JCDAC and GBRAA and the Drug-Free Workplace Regulations brochure issued by the Cullman City Board of Education.)

4. A clear statement that sanctions, consistent with local, state, and federal law, up to and

including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, will be imposed on students and employees who violate the standards of conduct. A description of those sanctions is included in Board Policy JCDAC.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman AL ADOPTED: 1995 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-40A-1 to -4, 16-41-1 to -4(b), 16-41-7, 16-2-2, 16-2-4;

Act 92-590.

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SUMMER SCHOOL The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate summer school procedures are in place for students in the School System. The Board may authorize and operate summer schools when needed to serve the educational goals of the School System. All summer sessions will comply with Alabama law and The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010- .06(9), Supp. No. 95-4. The Board approves the following policy statements to govern summer schools authorized by the School System: Authorization of Summer School In accordance with provisions of The Alabama Administrative Code, the Board must authorize or approve all summer schools offered by the School System. The Superintendent and principal(s) are responsible for organizing and submitting all reports on summer schools to the State Department of Education. Summer School Personnel In accordance with provisions of The Alabama Administrative Code, all summer schools offered by the School System shall: 1. Be administered by a certified principal, 2. Be taught by teachers certified in each subject taught. For High School Credit 1. One (1) Carnegie unit of credit requires a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction. 2. One half (1/2) Carnegie unit requires a minimum of 70 clock hours of instruction. 3. The time required for a repeated subject shall be the same as for a new subject. 4. No more than two (2) Carnegie units may be earned during any summer session. 5. No more than one-fourth (1/4) of the Carnegie units required for graduation may be earned

in summer school sessions. High School Course Restrictions Core Courses --Earning summer school credit for a core course (defined as any specifically named course required by the State Department of Education for the diploma being pursued) shall be permissible only when: 1. The student has previously attempted and failed the core course(s), or 2. It is necessary that the core course(s) which is part of the student's approved program of

study be taken during the summer in order for the student to take another course during the regular scholastic year, or

3. The student's age is projected to be at least 21 years at the time he or she would graduate, and then special permission may be granted by the principal.

Core Course Instruction -- Core courses offered in summer schools shall meet the following criteria: Each core course offered shall be taught by a teacher for 140 clock hours. Page 1 of 2

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(Continued) Elective Courses -- Elective courses may be taken in summer school at the discretion of the student and his or her parents or guardians. Please note the following requirements related to approval of summer school credit taken outside the School System and the student’s responsibility for errors and omissions. For Junior High/Middle School Credit A student may make up no more than two (2) courses in any given summer school session. For Elementary Students

School administrators and teachers may recommend and advise a student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) that the student could benefit educationally from attending summer school and/or strongly recommend summer school attendance. When approved by the principal and teachers involved, summer school attendance may be used as a source for promotion when the student has been retained at the end of the regular school year. For Students with Disabilities

A disabled student's IEP program may require different amounts of time from those noted above to complete a summer school course or credit. Determining Promotion and Retention - Grades 7-8 and 9-12

When a student retakes a course in summer school that he or she failed in the regular academic year, the summer school grade shall determine pass or fail, i.e., the regular academic year grade shall not be used in any way to determine pass or fail. Summer School Availability and Costs

The School System receives no funding for summer schools; therefore, the availability of summer course offerings at all grade levels shall be based on sufficient student demand to financially support each respective course. The basic costs associated with the operation of summer schools shall be borne by the enrolled students. Approval for Summer School Credit Outside the School System

A student at any grade level who wishes to take a summer school course(s) at a school outside the School System must obtain prior written permission from the principal or designee of the school in which the student is enrolled in order for the course to be considered for credit. Errors and Omissions

The student and parent(s) or guardian(s) are to be held responsible for errors in subject selection and appropriate approvals unless the above procedures are followed. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED; Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010- (9), Supp. No. 85-2; State Board

of Education Resolution, March 14 and 15, 1985; Board Minutes 5-9-73, 10-10-73, 4-24-74.

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CORRESPONDENCE STUDY

Correspondence study is not approved for use in the schools of the School System as a means of earning course credit. The principal may, however, in certain cases grant approval of correspondence study for course credit. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010 5 (14).

FILE: IDCCC JFHB

DUAL ENROLLMENT AND DUAL CREDIT

The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate dual enrollment and dual credit procedures are in place for students in the School System. Dual Enrollment - Postsecondary Institutions

The School System has established a dual enrollment program allowing certain high school students to enroll in post-secondary institutions in order to dually earn credits for the high school diploma and/or a post-secondary degree at both the high school and participating post-secondary levels. The dual enrollment program is open to all students meeting the following requirements: Eligible Students Students participating in a dual enrollment program shall pay normal tuition as required by the post-secondary institution and shall meet the following requirements: 1. Have a "B" average, as defined by Board policy, in completed high school courses; 2. Have written approval of the student's principal and Superintendent; 3. Be in grade 11 or 12 or have an exception granted by the participating post-secondary

institution upon the recommendation of the student's principal and Superintendent and in accordance with

The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-8-9-17 regarding gifted and talented students; and 4. Adhere to the rules and regulations of the institution providing dual courses. Course offerings 1. Courses shall be post-secondary or college level. Post-secondary or college level remedial

courses shall not meet the requirements of this program. 2. Students enrolled in courses offered during the normal high school day on or off the high

school campus shall have prior permission of the student's principal, Superintendent, and the participating post-secondary institution president.

3. All course fees and travel costs related to a student’s participation in the dual enrollment program shall be borne by the student and/or parent or guardian.

Credits

Ten quarter or six semester credit hours at the post-secondary level shall equal one credit at the high school level in the same or related subject. Partial credit agreements shall be devel-oped between the local board of education and participating post-secondary institutions. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9, 16-1-30, 16-9-13; SBE Administrative Code, CH

290-030-010 (13).

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HOME SCHOOLS: REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHMENT Alabama Laws Governing Private Tutors

Title 16-28-5, The Code of Alabama, 1965, reads as follows:

"Instruction by a private tutor means and includes only instruction by a person who holds a certificate issued by the State Superintendent of Education and who offers instruction in the several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of this state, for at least three hours (3 hours) a day for 140 days each calendar year, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., and who uses the English language in giving instruction. Such private tutor shall, prior to beginning the instruction of any child, file with the city Superintendent of Education, where his place of instruction is in territory under the control and supervision of the City Board of Education, or the city Superintendent, where his place of instruction is in territory under the control and supervision of a city board of education, a statement showing the child or children to be instructed, the subjects to be taught and the period of time such instruction is proposed to be given. Such tutor shall keep a register of work, showing daily the hours used for instruction and the presence or absence of any child being instructed and shall make such reports as the State Board of Education may require."

Board Requirements

The Board by this presentation notifies persons wanting to tutor their child(ren) at home that they must meet all requirements as noted above in Title 16-28-5 of The Code of Alabama and any other applicable laws of the state of Alabama. Therefore, persons residing in an area served by the School System who are planning to tutor their child(ren) at home in place of enrolling them in a public, private, or parochial school should complete a "Registration for Private Home Tutoring Form" (FILE: IDCCD-F1) prior to beginning such instruction. Penalties

Failure to enroll students in an approved school or tutoring program may result in misdemeanor charges and upon conviction a fine of not more than $100.00 and a sentence of hard labor for the county for not more than 90 days. The absence of a child without the consent of the principal or teacher of the school he/she attends or should attend or the tutor who instructs or should instruct such child shall be prima facie evidence of the violation of this section. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-28-1 to 24.

FILE: IDCCD-F1 REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE HOME TUTORING FORM CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS Cullman, Alabama ****************************************************************************** NAME OF THE CHILD'S PREVIOUS SCHOOL _____________________________ NAME OF CERTIFIED TEACHER ________________________ SS#___________ DOES THE TUTOR HOLD A VALID ALABAMA TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE? _______ YES ______ NO _______ ELEMENTARY ______ SECONDARY _________________________________________________________________ NAME, AGE, AND GRADE OF THE CHILD THAT WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION STATE THE TIME OF DAY THIS STUDENT WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION: FROM _____________________ TO ____________________ HOW MANY DAYS PER YEAR? _______________ THE TUTOR MUST: 1. Keep a daily lesson plan

2. Keep a register of attendance SHOULD CHILD CEASE TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM THE TUTOR, THE PARENTS/ GUARDIANS MUST NOTIFY THE LOCAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FOR PLACEMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. ___________________________ _________________________________ NAME OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS ADDRESS OF PARENTS ___________________________ _________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENTS (DATE) SIGNATURE OF SUPERINTENDENT (DATE) *NOTE: A copy of the valid Alabama Teaching Certificate must be attached to this form. FORWARD THIS FORM TO: Superintendent

Cullman City Board of Education 301 1st Street N.E./Suite 100 Cullman, AL 35055

02/22/2001

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PRIVATE AND HOME SCHOOLING

The principal teacher of each public school, private school, church school, or each private tutor shall file with the superintendent the enrollment and attendance of each child and will keep an attendance register showing the enrollment of the school and every absence of each enrolled child.

In accordance with the Alabama Code, instruction by a private tutor means and includes only instruction by a person who holds a certificate issued by the state superintendent of education and who offers instruction in the several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of this state, for at least three hours a day for 140 days each calendar year, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and who uses the English language in giving instruction. Such private tutors shall, prior to beginning the instruction of any child, file with the superintendent of education a statement showing the child or children to be instructed, the subjects to be taught, and the period of time such instruction is proposed to be given.

Upon enrollment of a student who has been home-schooled, attended a non-accredited school, or has been instructed by a private tutor, the parent/guardian or principal teacher is required to file with the school principal a report with 1) the name and age of the child; 2) the duration of home instruction showing daily the hours used for instruction; 3) an outline of the course of study including weekly lesson plans, areas of study, and time spent on each subject covered; 4) the name and address of the instructor; 5) the text used; and 6) documentation of grades or test scores.

The Board authorizes the school principal to validate credits and/or grade placement of students who are transferring to the School System from non-accredited or home schools or who have been under the instruction of a private tutor. In order to validate grade placement, information on classroom performance, achievement testing, or some combination of any variety of methods may be used. In order to validate credits for Carnegie Units, the school may administer validating examinations or establish credits earned through performance in trial subjects and/or course assignments. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-28-5, 16-28-7, 16-28-8; SACS Standards 1993 Ed.; State

vs. Rivera, 497 N.W.2d 878 (1993); Board Meeting 2-8-94. 1995

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NON-ACCREDITATED SCHOOLS: STUDENT TRANSFERS AND GRADE PLACEMENTS

Transfers from Non-Accredited Schools

Admission and grade placement of students transferring to schools within the School System shall be based on The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010-06 -10 (iv) (c) in reference to placement of students transferring from non-accredited schools reads as follows:

"Admissions and classification of students transferring from non-accredited (defined as accreditation by a state or a nationally recognized regional accreditation agency) elementary, junior/middle, and senior high schools should be on the basis of demonstrated ability and records of attendance and work done in schools previously attended. Credit for such courses pursued in a non-accredited school must be validated by the principal with an appropriate faculty committee. A student may also be admitted by successfully passing an entrance examination." (See policy JBCDB for information on transfers from accredited schools).

Non-accredited Schools Defined

Non-accredited schools are defined as follows: any elementary/secondary school not accredited by a state department of education (i.e., Alabama SDE, etc.) or a recognized regional accreditation agency (i.e., SACS, etc.). Grade Placement Guidelines

Students transferring to a school within the School System from a non-accredited school (public school, home school, church school, etc.) shall be placed in a grade based on demonstrated ability, record of attendance, and work done in school(s) previously attended. In accordance with The Alabama Administrative Code, credit for courses pursued in a non-accredited school must be validated by the principal with an appropriate faculty committee. Validation of Courses Taken in Non-accredited Schools

Validation of courses taken in non-accredited schools shall encompass the following guidelines in all schools of the School System: Grades 1-12 -- If there is a question about a transfer student's grade placement, school personnel shall administer the appropriate level of the Woodcock Johnson Psychoeducational Battery Achievement Test to the student prior to being placed in any grade. The grade placement determination from the achievement test shall then be used as the determining factor in assigning grade placement of the respective student. The costs associated with the purchase of the Achievement Test shall be borne by the student and/or parent/guardian.

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Validation at One Grade Level Only Validation of course credit shall be required at one (1) grade level only. Example: A person presents a transcript from a non-accredited private school listing

courses taken at the 9th grade level with a recommendation for promotion to the 10th grade, or Example: A person presents a written outline or oral statement of work completed in a

non-accredited school indicating that the person has completed academic work through the 11th grade level.

Validation Remedy: The principal or designee of the school in which the person is seeking to enroll should schedule a time (prior to enrollment/placement) to validate the courses taken in the non-accredited school by administering the appropriate level of the Woodcock Johnson Psychoeducational Battery Achievement Test. Reporting Grades Received in Non-Accredited Schools

In instances where course grades earned in non-accredited schools are not validated by School System personnel, there is no requirement on the part of School System personnel to attest to the validity of such grades to outside agencies or institutions. Further, there is no requirement for School System personnel to validate such course grades other than for one (1) year and for grade placement/enrollment purposes. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010-06 -10 (iv) (c).

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EMPLOYMENT AND RELEASE PROGRAMS

For School Approved Programs

Student employment outside the school setting during regular school hours is permissible only in relation to school-sponsored work/study programs such as Cooperative Education, AOD, ADECCA, Marketing Education, etc. Release of students to participate in such work/study is permissible, provided the following: 1. Employment does not in any way conflict with child labor laws. 2. Employment is approved by the appropriate work/study coordinator. 3. Employment is approved in writing by the student's parent or guardian. 4. Employment does not conflict with student's other schoolwork. 5. Employment is an extension of course work. All employment is supervised by the

work/study coordinator. 6. The student is legally eligible for employment. 7. The student follows all guidelines of the work/study program while in the program.

The primary objective of student employment should be to contribute to his or her educational development and should in no way limit his or her performance in the regular school program. Employment shall be in accordance with the Child Labor Law. Work permits are issued in accordance with the Alabama Child Labor Law from the Superintendent or designee. Release of Fifth Year Seniors

Students classified as fifth (5th) year seniors (at least five (5) years in grades 9-12) may be granted permission to attend school only for the time required to attend the classes necessary for earning the Carnegie units needed for graduation, provided the following provisions are met: 1. Permission is granted by the principal. 2. Parental approval is granted in writing. 3. The student abides by all rules and regulations set by the school principal, i.e. the student

leaves the campus promptly at the release time, remains off the campus, etc. In certain situations, the principal may approve the release of a student classified as a senior for employment purposes, provided the following provisions are met: 1. The request is made to the principal by the senior student and his or her parent or guardian. 2. Parental approval is granted in writing. 3. Proof of employment is presented to the principal. 4. Graduation or academic progress will not be jeopardized. 4. No special schedule changes are required. 5. The student abides by all rules and regulations set by the school principal, i.e. the student

leaves the campus promptly at the release time, remains off the campus, etc. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1974; 1995; REVISED: Jul. 22, 2002, December 14, 2010 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-3-18, 16-11-9, 16-12-9, 25-8-7, 25-8-14, 16-37-4,

16-37-5; Policy manual, 1974.

FILE: IDDB INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTION General Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each student's strengths and weaknesses. Further, teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are deficient in skills and concepts. Local school principals should make item analysis data from state and local standardized tests easily accessible to teachers to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System. Basic Skill/Competency Defined Basic skills/competencies for intervention purposes are defined by the School System as those skills/competencies identified by the achievement test currently approved for use by the State Department of Education and those identified on the current Alabama High School Graduation Examination. Documentation Documentation of intervention strategies of the basic skills/competencies is based on the teaching of the School System's course of study. Documentation of intervention strategies of skills/competencies on the Alabama High School Graduation Examination requires documentation and evidence of the identification of and the re-teaching of skill deficiencies, etc. Requirements The Board requires that, within the regular classroom setting, intervention strategies be available to each student who is deficient in a basic skill/competency as identified by the current achievement test approved by the SDE for statewide testing. In addition, the Board requires that each student who fails any portion of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination be given intervention strategies on all items failed before the next administration of said Examination. Special Education Students Intervention strategies for special education students shall be based on each individual student's IEP. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Special Education and Section 504 Students Placement of a special education or Section 504 student in a homebound setting is a decision to be made by the student’s IEP or Section 504 team. A meeting will be conducted to consider homebound placement when the following criteria and guidelines are met: 1. The parent/guardian of the special education or Section 504 student has requested

Homebound services because of a disabling condition and has completed the School System’s Homebound Services Referral Form. A physician’s statement requesting homebound services and noting the reasons for such services must be attached to the completed form.

-or-

2. Homebound placement is recommended due to the individual needs of the student.

Non-Disabled Students The School system will determine eligibility for services for non-disabled students when the following criteria and guideline are met:

1. The parent/guardian of the student requests homebound services by completing the School System’s Homebound Services Referral Form and submits the completed form to the Student Services Coordinator. A physician’s statement requesting homebound services and noting the reasons for such services must be attached to the completed form. NOTE: the parent’s/guardian’s request and the physician’s stated reasons for homebound services must be based on the personal illness or injury of the student, i.e., homebound services cannot be provided to permit students to care for others; family members, etc.

2. The anticipated absence from school must be at least six (6) weeks as attested to in the physician’s statement.

3. The student must be currently enrolled in a regular school program.

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B. INSTRUCTION

Special Education and Section 504 Students The Superintendent or designee is responsible for appointing a qualified person(s) to provide homebound instruction for eligible special education and Section 504 students. Any eligible special education student who cannot attend school because of a disabling condition or who needs a homebound placement due to specialized needs will receive instruction and services according to his/her individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan within the home. Non-Disabled Students The Superintendent or designee is responsible for appointing a qualified person(s) to provide homebound instruction to those non-disable students of the School System receiving homebound services under this policy.

C. WEEKLY TIME REQUIREMENTS

Special Education and Section 504 Students The amount of homebound services provided by the School System for special education and Section 504 students shall be determined by the student’s IEP or Section 504 team. Non-Special Education Students Homebound services provided for non-special education students will not be available for more than three (3) hours per week.

D. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS, GRADES, ETC.

The homebound teacher(s), after consultation with the student’s classroom teacher(s) and, if applicable, IEP or Section 504 team, is responsible for developing each respective student’s homebound instructional plan according to the Alabama Course of Study, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) completion of work provided by the classroom teacher; (2) providing instruction; and (3) administering examinations provided by the classroom teacher.

The responsibility for assigning grades shall remain with the student’s regular classroom

teacher when any part of the student’s instruction for a given grading period is completed in the regular teacher’s class. The homebound teacher shall assign grades where all of the student’s instruction for a given grading period is completed under the direction of the homebound teacher.

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E. ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING

All students approved for homebound services as noted above shall be marked present during the entire term of such absence.

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HOMEBOUND REFERRAL FORM

STUDENT’S NAME:___________________________________SEX:____________AGE:________GRADE:________ PARENT:______________________________________ADDRESS__________________________________________ TELEPHONE:______________________SCHOOL:_________________________BIRTHDATE:__________________ Please complete this form to assist the Cullman City School system in determining appropriate services for this student. The physician’s statement and homebound agreement must be attached to the completed form.

1. NATURE AND EXTENT OF

DISABILITY:_______________________________________________________

2. DATE OF ONSET:_______________________________

3. PHYSICIAN’S NAME:___________________________________________

4. PHYSICIAN’S

ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________

5. PHYSICIAN’S PHONE NUMBER:_______________________________

6. ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION:________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________ __________________________ Parent’s Signature Date

Please complete, sign, date, and return this form to Cullman City Schools at the above address to the attention of: Bobbi Burmester, Student Services Coordinator.

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HOMEBOUND SERVICES: REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-DISABLED STUDENTS AND

PARENTS/GUARDIANS We are aware of the difficulty you are experiencing. It is unfortunate that your condition is keeping you from attending school; however, we are pleased that you have requested homebound services and trust that you will benefit from such services. To this end, we want to make you aware of your responsibilities and obligations related to our homebound study program. You, the student, are expected to meet the following requirements.

1. Provide the school authorities with periodic updates from your doctor relative to your progress in overcoming the condition necessitating your absence from school.

2. Complete all work assigned by the homebound teacher and have such assignments completed on time. Each assignment should be identified with the following: your name, date, subject, and chapter and page (if applicable).

3. Attend school when possible, with your doctor’s permission, even if on a limited basis (part of the day).

You, the student, may expect the homebound teacher to meet the following requirements: 1. Prepare appropriate weekly assignments for you to complete at home. 2. Collect and return your completed work on a weekly basis. 3. Provide appropriate evaluation activities for you to complete at home. 4. Monitor any applicable test administered in the home setting. 5. Consult with your regular teacher(s) to determine appropriate graded for your home learning

experiences. Our goal is to help you keep up with classes during your extended absence. Assigned work must be completed and turned in on a timely basis. I have received and understand the homebound agreement. ______________________________________ __________________ Student’s Name Date ______________________________________ ___________________ Parents Name Date

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: January 27, 2003 REVISED: March 17, 2003, April 10, 2006, April 9, 2007 LEGAL REF: The Alabama Administrative Code, 290-030-010(15)(k)

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EXECPTIONAL EDUCATION

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to prepare and maintain a comprehensive plan for the development and implementation of individual instruction programs for all exceptional students of school age residing within the School System who are in need of specialized assistance. The Superintendent shall be instructed to include within this plan procedures which fully comply with the equal protection and due process clauses of the Constitution as these relate to (l) identification; (2) testing procedures relative to assignment; (3) actual assignment and instruction; and (4) other legal aspects concerning exceptional students. All development and implementation procedures shall comply with specified state and federal law concerning education programs for exceptional students. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: 20 U.S.C. 1401 et.seq.

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CHEERLEADER GUIDELINES

Cheerleading activities in Cullman City Schools shall adhere to the current guidelines of the Alabama High School Athletic Association cheerleading standards, rules, and requirements as described in the Official High School Spirit Rules Book published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1997: REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: Board Minutes 8-8-89, 8-21-89

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COCURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Board requires that all co-curricular and extracurricular activities within a school be school-sponsored. A special effort should be made to provide each student the opportunity to participate in worthwhile co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Each staff member is expected to assume a reasonable share of the various responsibilities pertaining to the sponsorship of co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

All school-sponsored co-curricular and extracurricular activities shall be adequately supervised by a member or members of the school’s certified staff.

A school co-curricular or extracurricular activity is defined as any educational experience

or curricular or extracurricular event that is approved by the principal or designee and meets the following criteria: 1. It is officially scheduled and approved by the principal or designee, and 2. The principal or designee has made specific assignments to an employee(s) of the Board to

teach, coordinate, monitor, advise, sponsor, or chaperon said activity as a part of employment responsibilities.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9.

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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

General

The Board is committed to the belief that for the learning process to be complete, additional student activities, such as athletics, must be an integral part of the educational curriculum. Availability

Interscholastic athletics shall be made available for students in the high school (grades 9-12) and may be available to students in the middle school (grades 7-8) of the School System. The Superintendent or designee shall develop and maintain an athletic program in the School System that emphasizes participation of the maximum number of students and conforms to the guidelines of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and Title IX. Students shall at all times adhere to the regulations and procedures of the athletic program. Responsibility

The principal of each high school and junior high/middle school shall be responsible for the school's overall interscholastic athletic program, including the behavior of the school team, students, and spectators at all athletic functions held at home and away. Further, it shall be the responsibility of the principal to insure that the school's athletic program conforms to the rules of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, to approve all expenditures of funds related to athletic programs, to approve athletic schedules, and to insure that reasonable safety precautions are taken when transporting students to athletic events sponsored by the school. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002

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ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Academic Eligibility Students who participate in extracurricular activities that involve representing their

school in competitions, presentations, performances as athletes, marching band members, cheerleaders, majorettes, dance teams, mascots, flag bearers, actors, debaters, scholar bowl members, etc., must meet the Alabama High School Athletic Association eligibility requirements as stated in the AHSAA Handbook.

Discipline Eligibility Suspensions: Students who have been suspended, either in-school or out-of-school, cannot practice or compete in any extracurricular activity as defined above during the suspension. Unexcused Absences: Students who are absent for an unexcused reason cannot practice or compete in any extracurricular activity as defined above on the day of the absence. Excused Absences: Students who are absent for an excused reason may practice and/or compete in any extracurricular activity as defined above on the day of the absence provided prior approval for the absence is approved by the principal or designee. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: Alabama State Board of Education Policy adopted June 12, 1997.

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NO PASS/NO PLAY

The Board recognizes the value of athletics and other extra-curricular activities as they

relate to the total education of students. The Board also recognizes and supports high academic standards and the necessity of developing a framework to annually assess each athletic and extra-curricular student's progress toward graduating from high school on schedule with his or her class. It also recognizes the Class of 2000 Education resolution to earn a minimum of 24 credits in Grades 9- 12, with four (4) credits each in science, mathematics, social studies, and English.

The Board prescribes the following regulations for student eligibility in the School System to participate in athletics and/or extra-curricular activities: 1. Students entering the 10th, 11th and l2th grades must have passed during the last two

semesters in attendance and summer school, if applicable, at least six (6) new Carnegie units with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 in those six units.

(a) Four core curriculum courses must be included in those units passed and averaged.

(English, mathematics, science and social studies are core curriculum courses.) (b) Any student who accumulates more than four (4) units of core courses per year

may earn less than the required four core courses during the next school year and be eligible as long as the student remains on track for graduation with her or her class.

2. Students entering the 8th and 9th grades must have passed during the last two semesters in

attendance and summer school, if applicable, at least five (5) new subjects with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 in those five (5) subjects.

3. Students entering the 7th grade for the first time are eligible. 4. A new unit is one that has not been previously passed. A semester is one-half of a school

year as defined by the School System Annual Calendar. 5. Eligibility will be determined before the start of each new school year. A student who is

academically eligible at the beginning of the school year remains eligible for the remainder of that school year so far as grades are concerned.

6. Students declared ineligible at the beginning of a school year may regain their eligibility at

the end of the first semester by meeting the academic requirements listed above during their last two semesters in attendance and summer school, if applicable. The regained eligibility of any student may be determined any time after the end of the first semester, but all course requirements used to determine the eligibility must be completed no later than the fifth day of the second semester. A student that regains eligibility at the end of the first semester may not participate in interscholastic athletics until 88 days of the school year have been completed.

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(Continued) 7. Only one (1) unit (or subject) of physical education per year may be counted. 8. A maximum of two (2) units (or subjects) earned in an approved summer school may be

counted. If a unit (or subject) is repeated in summer school, the higher numerical grade for that unit (or subject) will be used to compute the composite grade average.

9. Bona fide transfers will be dealt with according to rules of the Alabama High School

Athletic Association for sports and rules to be developed by the Board as it pertains to other extracurricular activities.

10. Each eligible student must meet the definition of a regular student as defined by the

Alabama High School Athletic Association.

For purposes of definition, athletic events are defined as those recognized and sanctioned by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Extra-curricular activities are defined as those that are not related to a student's academic requirements or success in a course(s). Regular curricular activities are defined as those that are required for satisfactory course completion. School sponsors are required to submit a request for each extra-curricular activity that occurs outside the regular school day and/or school to the principal, Superintendent and Board for approval. Each request for full participation by all students regardless of academic standing in an extra-curricular activity shall be granted if the principal, Superintendent, and Board approve it as an extension of a course(s) requirement(s) and/or it is a sanctioned event by a state/national subject matter association.

Students deemed ineligible for participation under rules of this policy may continue in

coursework but shall not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities. Events (examples only) such as student participation at athletic events, club conventions, Christmas parades, amusement park trips and competitions, trips by tour companies, performances at various meetings etc., are extra-curricular and students academically ineligible under this policy shall not be allowed to participate. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1999; REVISED: Jul. 22, 2002, June 16, 2009 LEGAL REF.: Alabama High School Athletic Association Guidelines; State Board of Education,

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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Board promotes the Adult Basic Education program by providing facilities and other

resources for the program's operation. The Adult Basic Education curriculum shall be designed for those adults, 17 years old and

over, not enrolled in a public school. Participants who complete the program may take the examination to receive a Graduate

Equivalency Diploma (GED), but are not eligible to receive a regular high school diploma. Eligibility/Requirements for GED

Any person must meet the following requirements to obtain a GED: 1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, except that a 17-year-old may take the test

provided he/she has been out of school at least twelve (12) consecutive months following the date of withdrawal.

2. Form E-2 must be completed and notarized by an official of the last school attended.

3. Must pay all applicable fees. 4. Must present identification at the time of testing in the form of a valid driver's

license or birth certificate and a social security card. 5. Must be an Alabama resident.

The GED testing program is state administered and only certain institutions are authorized

to give the test. Contact Office

Persons interested in enrolling in or obtaining information about the School System's Adult Basic Education program should contact the Superintendent' office at the following address:

Superintendent Cullman City Board of Education 301 1st St. N. E. /Suite 100 Cullman, AL 35055

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 REVISED: October 12, 2010 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-34-1 to -4.

FILE: IEA JBCCA GROUPING FOR INSTRUCTION Within Schools

The Board maintains that students should be assigned to classes on a heterogeneous basis with teachers grouping within individual classes on a homogeneous basis for instructional purposes. Such assignments shall be made by the school principal, with the advice and counsel of teachers. Within Classes

Within each classroom, homogeneous grouping should be implemented by the teacher on the basis of a systematic assessment of student skill deficiencies involving some or all of the following: textbook placement tests, diagnostic tests, state approved achievement tests, teacher observations and professional judgment, conferences with students, conferences with parents/guardians, and teacher-made tests. Based on the information obtained, grouping then should be made that will allow teachers to work with students who have common needs. Such groups should be flexible and allow students to move freely from one group to another as they learn.

For intervention purposes, homogeneous grouping may be refined by analyzing the item count sections of state achievement tests and the use of norm referenced tests. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-13.

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SCHOOL YEAR AND SCHOOL DAY

The School System shall meet all minimum standards related to the length of the school

year and school day as required by The Code of Alabama, the State Board of Education, and the State Department of Education.

School Year The School System requires 180 student attendance days and 188 teacher workdays.

School Day

Each instructional day shall include at least six (6) hours of instructional time exclusive of recess or lunch periods, time between classes, and/or extracurricular activities. The minimum time requirements for the length of the instructional day shall be met or exceeded by all schools in the School System. The Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, shall set the length of the instructional day. Carnegie Unit Time Requirement: The principal at each school where Carnegie units are awarded shall ensure that all classes meet the 140-hour Carnegie Unit requirement. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1991; REVISED: Jun. 17, 2002, November 24, 2008 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-1.

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SCHOOL OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES

The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate school opening and closing times are in place for students in the School System.

The Board hereby directs each school principal to develop, implement, and publicize a plan for reasonable supervision of non-School System transported students who arrive before school opens and depart after school closes each school day. A part of such plan shall include a written statement* that school personnel will not assume responsibility for such students more than 15 minutes before the time set for opening classes or homeroom each morning and 15 minutes after the time set for closing the normal school day's classes.

However, responsibility shall be accepted and supervision provided for students who arrive early or depart late to participate in programs sponsored by the school (i.e., breakfast program, supplemental curriculum related programs, athletic programs, etc.) and those who are transported via School System buses. *The written statement shall be widely publicized and included in the School System’s Parent/Student Handbook. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002

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CLASS SIZE The Board directs the Superintendent to work with principals in establishing and maintaining reasonable and equitable class enrollments for each teacher consonant with State and Southern Association standards. The financial situation of the School System, state funding, and enrollment fluctuations have bearing upon class size.

Maintenance of accreditation status by State and the Southern Association shall be considered a top priority. In determining the size of various classes, the administration will consider the following factors: 1. The type of load that will help the teacher be most effective with the children in the class; 2. Required preparation and grading time for the particular class; 3. State and Southern Association requirements; and 4. State funding for teacher units. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL. ADOPTED: 1995

FILE: IF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS Resources

The Board maintains that teachers should be encouraged to avail themselves of the wide range of instructional materials at their disposal. Textbooks and supplementary materials in their own rooms, their school libraries, the popular media (newspapers, radio, television), and resources within the community are just some of the instructional aids to which teachers may have access. Materials

The Board strongly encourages the utilization of a wide variety of materials and equipment in the instructional program. The selection of materials and equipment should be determined by the objectives of the course and the experiences and activities to be provided in efforts to meet such objectives. Teachers are encouraged to keep abreast of the types of materials and equipment that can contribute toward meeting the goals and objectives of the courses they teach. Teachers are further encouraged to assist the administration in the selection and purchase of such materials and equipment for the school.

Teachers are to become familiar with the operation of various audio-visual equipment and

computer technology to the point they feel secure in the use of such equipment for instructional purposes. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-90, 16-12-9.

FILE: IFAAA JHAD TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND ADOPTION

The Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, shall appoint a School System

textbook committee. The members of the committee shall serve for a period of one (1) school year. The size and composition of the committee shall be decided by the Board.

The Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, shall approve all textbooks used in the School System. The selection and adoption of textbooks shall be in accordance with the provisions of Alabama Law. No teacher shall be allowed to use as a primary textbook or any textbook unless it has been recommended by the School System textbook committee, recommended by the Superintendent, and approved by the Board. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-36-4 to –39, 16-36-62; The Alabama Administrative

Code, Section 290-2-3-.01; Legislative Act, 98-320.

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LOCAL SCHOOL MATERIAL SELECTION AND PURCHASE

The Board encourages teachers and local school personnel to give careful attention to the selection and purchase of instructional supplies. In selecting and purchasing instructional supplies, the goal should be to obtain materials and supplies that enhance the teaching/learning process.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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SCHOOL LIBRARIES/MEDIA CENTERS

The Board believes that the school library/media center is a fundamental part of the

educational process. The availability of many materials in a variety of formats presents to students and teachers the possibility of selecting the media best suited for individual need and mode of learning.

The School System shall maintain a library/media center at each school, where

students and staff members may have access to a variety of books, periodicals, and references in printed form as well as a variety of other materials, such as filmstrip, audio tapes, recordings, pictures, computer technology, etc. Selection of library/media center material should be made through the cooperative efforts of the principal, staff, parents/guardians, and students. Coordination of materials selection is the responsibility of the school librarian/media center specialist who must maintain an updated and balanced collection and must provide standard library books and bibliographies to aid in the selection process. The school library/media center will remain open for use by students and staff members during the school day. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

FILE: IFBE TEXTBOOK/AUDIOVISUAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL REVIEW PROCEDURE Informal Procedure

Occasionally objections to the selection of textbooks, audiovisual, and/or instructional materials will be made by the public despite the care taken to select appropriate materials for use in the schools. In the event that such materials are questioned, the principles of intellectual freedom, the right to access of materials, and the integrity of the librarian/media personnel must be considered. In such cases, reasonable, informal efforts shall be made to resolve the objection(s) by the teacher, librarian/media person, and/or principal involved; however, no agreement should be made at this level that results in the withdrawal of materials from "general use”. If reasonable, informal efforts fail to resolve the objection(s), the following formal procedure should be initiated: Formal Procedure

The Board supports principles of intellectual freedom inherent in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Therefore, the Board recognizes the right of persons to express objections to textbooks, audiovisuals, library books, and instructional materials that they deem inappropriate. When a request for review of materials is made, the procedures outlined below should be followed:

1. The principal or designee at the school involved will request the person or group

expressing the objection(s) to complete, sign, and return a copy of the School System’s Request for Review of Instructional Materials Form (IFBE-F1). The review procedure cannot begin until the completed form is returned and specific information is available in written form outlining the complaint.

NOTE: A copy of the completed form shall be transmitted promptly to the Superintendent for review.

NOTE: The material(s) in question shall remain in use until all review procedures are completed or until a resolution is reached.

2. The principal will submit the material in question to the school’s Local Book Committee

for review, consideration, and recommendation. The committee shall function at the call of and under the direction of the school principal. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Local Book Committee shall promptly begin an objective review of the material in question. A reasonable opportunity shall be afforded those persons or groups questioning school materials to meet with the Local Book Committee and to present their opinions. The school media specialist and any other persons involved in the selection or use of the questioned material shall have the same opportunity.

3. The Local Book Committee will reach a majority decision concerning the recommended

disposition of the material in question in a timely manner. A report of the final decision will be mailed to the person or spokesperson of the group initiating the complaint with a copy to the Superintendent.

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In the event the person or group initiating the complaint wishes to appeal the decision of the Local Book Committee, the person or group spokesperson should make this known to the Superintendent in a timely manner. In such case, the Superintendent shall appoint an ad hoc Special Review Committee to review the material in question and consider objections raised. The ad hoc Special Review Committee shall be composed of the appropriate (Elem. or Secondary) Curriculum Coordinator, the school principal, a teacher representing the appropriate subject area, a parent representative appointed by the school principal, a lay person interested in school affairs appointed by the Superintendent, a library media specialist from the School System appointed by the Superintendent, and the school library media specialist. The Special Review Committee shall function at the call of the Superintendent, with one member appointed by the Superintendent as chairperson.

5. The Special Review Committee will initiate a review of questioned materials. The review

shall be conducted in an objective and responsible manner. A reasonable opportunity shall be afforded those persons or groups questioning school materials to meet with the Special Review Committee and to present their opinions. The school media specialist and any other persons involved in the selection or use of the questioned material shall have the same opportunity. The best interest of the students, the curriculum, the school, and the community shall be of paramount consideration.

6. The Special Review Committee will reach a majority decision concerning the recommended disposition of the material in question in a timely manner. A report of the final decision will be mailed to the person or spokesperson of the group initiating the complaint with copies provided to all members of the Review Committee and the Superintendent.

7. The person or group initiating the complaint may appeal the decision of the Special

Review Committee to the Board for further consideration by filing a written request with the Superintendent.

Requests by Parents/Guardians to Remove Their Child(ren) From Certain Instruction Based on Religious Grounds or Conscientious Objections

In the event that a parent/guardian makes it known to a teacher that, based on religious grounds or deeply held beliefs, he/she prefers that his/her child(ren) be removed from specific instructional or extra-curricular activities on a short-term basis, the child(ren) should be withdrawn from the activity. In such cases, the child(ren) withdrawn must be placed under the supervision of another certified staff member or other responsible School System employee.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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FILE: IFBE-F1 TEXTBOOK/AUDIOVISUAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL REVIEW FORM CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION CULLMAN, AL ************************************************************************** Note: No materials in question will be reviewed until the following form is completed fully by the person concerned. Initiated by_________________________________________________________________ Home Phone ____/____/__________ Work Phone ____/____/_________ Address___________________________________________________________________ Teacher______ Parent_____ Organization ____________Other___________ Representing: Self________ Organization _______________________________________

(Identify Please) Material Questioned: Book: Author __________________ Title________________________________ _________________________ Copyright date ___________________ AV material: Type of media ______________________________________________________________

(Filmstrip, record, etc.) Title ______________________________________________________________________ Objection(s): 1. Have you read or viewed the entire material in question? _____Yes_____ No

If not, what parts? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe your objections to this material. Please be specific _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

3. What do you believe might be the result of reading or viewing of this material? ______________

______________________________________________________________________________

4. For what age group would you recommend this material? _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

5. Describe any value you see in this material. __________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

6. What reviews of this material have you read? _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

7. What do you believe to be the basic theme of this material? _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

8. What would you like school personnel to do about this material? Please check one of the following: _______ Do not assign it to my child. _______ Withdraw it from all students as well as my child. _______ Send it to the Review Committee for evaluation and recommendation.

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______________ 09/2002

FILE: IFBEC INTERNAL REVIEW OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL

In an effort to ensure that audiovisual materials used in the schools of the School System

are best suited to the educational needs, age, and maturity of students, the Board directs that the following guidelines govern the use and review of all audiovisual materials to be shown in any classroom or school setting. Internal Materials

The local school principal or designee (librarians/media specialists) shall be responsible for library/media center acquisitions at each school. The principal or designee shall work closely with members of the certified teaching staff in selecting appropriate instructional materials for the various grade levels and content areas. All books, magazines, tapes, audiovisual materials, and other teaching aids should be appropriate for the population using them. Where the content of such materials is unknown, the librarian/media specialist shall review and examine them before making such materials available to students and teachers. External Materials Audiovisual material obtained from sources external to the school libraries/media centers must meet the following standards prior to use in a classroom or school setting: 1. Relate directly to the School System curriculum and serve as a means of teaching a

specific objective(s). 2. Relate directly to the lesson or unit plan being taught. 3. Be previewed in its entirety by the teacher prior to using the material in a classroom or

school setting. 4. Commercial audiovisual material with a uniform rating code of G may be considered for

showing in the schools of the School System based on the following guidelines: a. G rated material may be considered for use in grades K-12 based on teacher review

and discretion. b. All materials with a rating higher than G must be approved by the principal and

have the written approval of the parents.

Special Education Students Guidelines governing special education programs will be determined by the Special

Education Department. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

FILE: IFBG REPRODUCTION OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS

The following guidelines shall govern the reproduction of copyrighted materials in the School System: 1. Board employees may reproduce copyrighted materials under the provisions of the

copyright laws currently in force under Title 17 of the United States Code. 2. Any reproduction of copyrighted materials will be undertaken either with the written

permission of the copyright holder or within the bounds of "Fair Use" guidelines provided in the Copyright Act; otherwise, the individual responsible for reproduction may be liable for infringing the copyright under existing laws. “Fair Use” defined in: Title 17, The U. S. Code, Section 107 states “The failure to obtain written permission to reproduce a copyrighted work, including such use as reproduction of copies ….for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), scholarship, or research is not an infringement of copyright.” Therefore teachers may make a reasonable number of copies of printed materials for classroom use.

3. The ethical and practical problems caused by the unauthorized copying of any copyrighted

materials (printed or video) will be taught to educators and students in all schools of the School System.

4. The Board in recognizing the importance of the Copyright Law of the United States (Title

17, United States Code) hereby notifies all employees that a willful infringement of the law may result in disciplinary action. In the case of a court action for damages, a finding of willful infringement would preclude the Board paying any judgment rendered against the employee and paying any attorney's fees or costs which the employee would incur in conjunction with a lawsuit and may render the employee liable to the Board for any damages which the Board is liable to pay.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: Title 17, U.S. Code.

FILE: IFBGC GARB

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION: The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best teaching

techniques resulting in the use of basic, life, technological, and other necessary skills. These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms provided by our society, ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world. INTRODUCTION:

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment, it is the policy of the School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of technology resources.

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways, consistent with the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System.

Thus, it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws and/or guidelines governing the usage of technology and its component parts. Additionally, it is implied that all students and employees of the School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them, abuse them, interfere with or cause harm to other individuals, institutions, or companies. . The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific practices to

enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy for his or her school's unique situations.

. Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the student's name, picture, or schoolwork on the Internet. They are expected to discuss this policy with their children and to place upon the student a "parental expectation" of correct behavior when using technology resources.

. Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in the employee's area of responsibility. When any employee leaves his or her area of responsibility, technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent possible to prevent unauthorized use. Students may not use technology resources unsupervised.

. This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that contain one or more computers.

. This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students, employees, guests, community education teachers, and community education students.

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(Continued) . All School System technology resources, regardless of purchase date, location, or fund, are

subject to this policy. Computers and other technology resources purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network.

. Any questions about this policy, its interpretation, or specific circumstances shall be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding.

. Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that could include termination, and under certain circumstances such violations could result in legal action taken against them. Users will not use the computer to engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type.

. For users who are not N-12 students, violations of this policy will be handled in a manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated requiring disciplinary and/or legal action.

. For N-12 students, violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense. In addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill, the student may lose their Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources.

. Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being responsible for all repair costs.

. The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by unauthorized use of a technology resource.

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System. Resources are provided for non-commercial uses only. Use of any and all technology resources by any user is a privilege and not a right. ACCESS: . An individual may only use accounts, files, software, and technology resources that are

assigned to him or her. . Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another person's account

and/or password or allow someone to use his or her password to access the network, e-mail, or the Internet.

. Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School System.

. The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges pending investigation.

. The School System Technology Coordinators and/or school administrators will determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.

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(Continued) . Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access. . Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will be

considered a violation of this policy. . Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading viruses,

spamming or by any other means. . Users must not attempt to modify technology resources, utilities, and configurations, or

change the restrictions associated with his/her account(s), or attempts to breach any technology resources security system, either with or without malicious intent.

PRIVACY: . To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used responsibly, the

School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for reviewing files and network activity. Equipment and software will be used to monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being accessed. Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of privacy when using the School System' network or other resources.

. Because communications on the Internet are, often, public in nature, all users should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications.

. The School System cannot guarantee the privacy, security, or confidentiality of any information sent or received via the Internet.

. Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs maintenance on fileservers, e-mail, workstations, the Internet, user accounts, telephones, and telephone systems. During these procedures, it may be necessary to review e-mail and/or files stored on the network.

. Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal and/or private information on the School System and/or school's technology resources.

BACKING UP SOFTWARE . Student administrative records, media center collections, application software that

maintains student records (i.e. Accelerated Reader) and accounting information must be backed up on a timely basis to disk, tape, or CD-ROM by the person primarily responsible for the information.

. The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and other software; however, this is not the primary back up and all users are responsible for backing up personal files.

COPYRIGHT: . Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed for in the

license agreement and then, should occur only under the supervision and direction of the Technology Coordinator.

. A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and, thus, become the working copy.

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(Continued) . All original copies of software programs, including those purchased with departmental

funds, and hardware will be stored in a secure place. . If a single copy of a given software package is purchased, it may only be used in one

computer at a time. Multiple loading or "loading the contents of one disk onto multiple computers," is NOT allowed.

. If more than one copy of a software package is needed, a site license, lab pack, or network version must be purchased. The School System Technology Coordinator with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how many copies should be purchased.

. The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license agreements for a school within the system. Copies of any system-wide license agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator and/or Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software.

. The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on the local or wide area networks and/or individual workstations within the School System. The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this requirement, in writing, on a case-by-case basis.

. Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software without consulting the technology staff.

. Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator.

. Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator.

. Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment.

. The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be taught to all students and employees in the system (i.e. during lab orientation, network orientation, faculty meetings, etc).

. Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages. Do not "borrow" icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission.

ELECTRONIC MAIL: . Electronic mail access is for the individual's use in any educational and instructional

business that he or she may conduct. . Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does not

violate School System' policy and/or adversely affect others or the speed of the network. . Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time. . School System' e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain. . School System' e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully sending

anonymous messages. . School System' e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except for

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(Continued) . School System' e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other user's

personal communication without the author's consent. INTERNET: . The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the Internet

with the understanding that faculty, staff, and students will access and use information that is appropriate for his/her various curricula.

. Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research.

. Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from their parents.

. Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the receipt of the appropriate permission forms.

. Permission is not transferable, and therefore, may not be shared.

. Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to their introduction.

. All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to usage of the Internet.

INTERNET FILTERING: . Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point using a

filtering process that complies with the tenants of the Child Internet Protection Act. . Internet access is filtered by URL, IP address and content. . Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content. . URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School System

office. The staff member requesting the change is responsible for ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be unblocked.

. Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site, at what time. WEB PUBLISHING: . The School System' web server cannot be used for profit, commercial purposes, to express

personal opinions, or to editorialize. . Acting on behalf of the Superintendent, the School System Technology Coordinator will

periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School System web server. The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students, employees, or the school system

. Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved. No full names should be used--only first name, last initial. No written permission is required for in-school broadcasts (i.e. morning news, announcements, class profiles, etc.)

. All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has been granted before using a student's name (first name and last initial only), picture or schoolwork on a web page.

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(Continued) . All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working. . Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion, that contain inaccurate or inappropriate

information, or contain links that do not work will be removed and the author will be notified.

. Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional.

. Teacher created web pages, stored on a commercial or private server, may be a link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server.

. Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited. Personal information includes: home and/or school address, work address, home and/or school phone numbers, full name, social security number, etc.

. No written permission is required to list faculty/staff and their school contact information (phone extension, e-mail address, etc.)

. Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs.

. Infringement of copyright laws, obscene, harassing or threatening materials on web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution.

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS:

No student's name, picture, or work will be published on the Internet without written parental permission. Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the technology use agreement. It is the responsibility of the person posting the information to determine if parental permission has been granted. EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES:

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School System' computer, network, network equipment, e-mail system, or the Internet. This list is not all--inclusive. Anything that would be considered inappropriate in "paper form” is also considered inappropriate in electronic form. . Using another user's password or attempting to find out another user’s password . Sharing your own password . Trespassing in another user's files, folders, home directory, or work . Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal home

directory or a teacher specified and approved location . Downloading, installing, or copying programs or other executable software of any kind

onto a workstation, your home directory, or any network drive . Harassing, insulting, or attacking others via technology resources . Damaging or altering computers, computer systems, computer networks, or network

equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as screen savers, backgrounds, printers, BIOS information, preset passwords, etc.)

. Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

. Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

. Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent, illegal, satanic, lewd, pornographic, etc.)

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(Continued) . Sending, displaying, or downloading offensive messages or pictures . Using obscene, racist, profane, discriminatory, threatening, or inflammatory language . Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an adult staff

member . Posting any false or damaging information about other people, the school system, or other

organizations . Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her written consent . Broadcasting network messages and/or participating in sending or perpetuating chain letters . Violating copyright laws . Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet . Using technology resources to create illegal materials (i.e. counterfeit money, fake

identification, false official records, etc.) . Altering, attempting to alter, or allowing another to alter the setup of any server . Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete software,

hardware, peripheral equipment from a server . Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt or attempt

to interrupt or change data flow on the network . Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password . Using any School System technology resource for personal gain, commercial or political

purposes . Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School System’s internal

network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall or other appropriate security device(s)

. Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

. Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to this policy. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 2000; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003; Dec. 14, 2010 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9, 16-21-1 to 3 Page 7 of 7

FILE: IFBGC-R1 STUDENT ACCESS TO NETWORKED INFORMATION RESOURCES Students are responsible for good behavior when using school computer networks since communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others; however, access to network services, i.e. the Internet, will be provided to only those students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Independent student use of telecommunications and electronic information resources will be permitted upon submission of parental permission/agreement forms (See IFBGC-F1) signed by students and their parents/guardians. Parental permission is required. Access to the Internet via School System computers is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility. NOTE: See policy GARB for additional information on employee use of computers and Internet. ACCESS: 1. Students may use only accounts, files, software, and technology resources that are

assigned to him/her. 2. Students may not attempt to log in to the network by using another person's account and/or

password or allow someone to use his/her password to access the network, e-mail, or the Internet.

3. Students must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School System.

4. Students identified as a security risk may be denied access. 5. Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will be

considered a violation of this policy. 6. Students must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading viruses,

spamming, or by any other means. 7. Students are not allowed to order any goods or services over the School System’s network

that will result in charges to the School System. 8. Students must not attempt to modify technology resources, utilities, and configurations, or

change the restrictions associated with his/her accounts, or attempt to breach any technology resources security system, either with or without malicious intent.

9. The School System Technology Coordinators and/or school administrators will determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts. Their decision will be final.

PRIVACY: 1. To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used responsibly,

local school and School System Technology Coordinators reserve the right to review files and network communications.

2. Users should not expect files stored on the School System' network to always be private. 3. Because communications on the Internet are, often, public in nature, all users should be

careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications. 4. The School System cannot guarantee the privacy, security, or confidentiality of any

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FILE: IFBGC-R1 (Continued) 5. Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers, e-mail, workstations, the Internet, user accounts, telephones, and telephone systems. During these procedures, it may be necessary to review e-mail and/or files stored on the network.

6. Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal and/or private information on the School System and/or schools technology resources.

7. The system-wide technology staff does perform routine backups. However, all users are responsible for storage of any critical files and/or data.

8. Student records, media center collections, and accounting information should be backed up to disk.

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 1. The School System provides access to electronic mail for employees upon request and, on

a limited basis, for secondary students. 2. Access to e-mail is for employee, class, and/or student use in any educational and

instructional business that they may conduct. 3. Personal use of electronic mail is permitted as long as it does not violate School System

policy and/or adversely affect others or the speed of the network. 4. Electronic mail should reflect acceptable standards at all time. 5. School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain. 6. School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully sending

anonymous messages. 7. School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails. 7. School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other user's

personal communication without the author's consent. INTERNET: 1. The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the Internet

with the understanding that faculty, staff, and students will access and use information that is appropriate for his/her various curricula.

2. All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to usage of the Internet.

3. Teachers will screen all Internet resources that will be used in the classroom prior to their introduction.

4. Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from their parents/guardians.

5. Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the receipt of the appropriate permission forms.

6. Permission is not transferable, and therefore, may not be shared. 7. Students that are allowed independent access to the Internet will have the capability of

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FILE: IFBGC-R1 (Continued) INTERNET FILTERING: 1. Internet access for all users is filtered, through one central point using a filtering process

that complies with the tenants of the Child Internet Protection Act by URL and IP address. 2. Internet searches are filtered by keyword. 3. URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the filtered list by the School

System office. 4. Staff members may request review of filtered sites. WEB PUBLISHING: 1. The School System's web server cannot be used for profit, commercial purposes, to

express personal opinions, or to editorialize. 2. All home pages will be reviewed by the local school and/or School System Technology

Coordinator before being added to the School System’s School World Wide Web Server. 3. The Technology Staff reserves the right to reject all or part of a proposed Home page. 4. Home pages may only be placed on the Web server by a local school or School System

Technology Coordinator. 5. All pages posted on the School System's web server must be written with an approved editor. 6. Each posted page must include the following: the school location, date of last update, and

an e-mail address. 7. All posted work must be of publishable quality with regard to spelling, usage, and

mechanics. 8. All web page authors are responsible for the maintenance of their own pages. 9. All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working. 10. Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion; that contain inaccurate or inappropriate

information; or contain links that do not work will be removed and the author will be notified.

11. Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional. 12. Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a link from a

teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server. 13. Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with permission

in writing from the parent/guardian of the student involved. No full names should be used-only first name, last initial. No written permission is required for in-school broadcasts (i.e. morning news, announcements, class profiles, etc.)

14. Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited. Personal information includes: home and/or school address, work address, home and/or school phone numbers, full name, social security number, etc.

15. No written permission is required to list faculty/staff and their school contact information (phone extension, e-mail address, etc.)

16. Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs. 17. Infringement of copyright laws, obscene, harassing or threatening materials on web sites

are against the law and are subject to prosecution. PARENTAL PERMISSIONS:

It is the responsibility of the staff posting information on the web, requesting videos, or designing publicity or public relations information to obtain written parental permission prior to student access to the Internet (See Form IFBGC-F1).

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FILE: IFBGC-R1 (Continued) EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES:

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School System network, e-mail system, or the Internet. This list is not all-inclusive. Anything that would be considered inappropriate in "paper form" is also considered inappropriate in electronic form. 1. Using another user's password or attempting to determine another user's password. 2. Sharing your own password. 3. Trespassing in another user's files, folders, home directory, or work. 4. Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal Home

directory OR a teacher specified and approved location. 5. Downloading, installing, or copying software of any kind onto a workstation, your home

directory, or any network drive 6. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others via technology resources. 7. Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks (this includes changing

workstation configurations such as screen savers, backgrounds, printers, BIOS information, preset passwords, etc.)

8. Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity. 9. Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent, illegal,

satanic, sexual, etc.) 10. Sending, displaying, or downloading offensive messages or pictures. 11. Using obscene, racist, profane, discriminatory, threatening, or inflammatory language. 12. Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission/supervision of an adult staff member. 13. Posting any false or damaging information about other people, the school system, or other

organizations. 14. Posting of any personal information about another person without his/her written consent. 15. Broadcasting network messages and/or participating in sending/perpetuating chain letters. 16. Violating copyright laws. 17. Plagiarism of materials that are found on the Internet. 18. Use of technology resources to create illegal materials (i.e. counterfeit money, fake

identification, etc.). 19. Use of any School System Technology resource for personal gain, commercial or political

purposes. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. The School System cannot responsibly restrict, monitor, or control the communications of all students utilizing the networks. Use of the networks is based on each individual student’s pledge to use School System networks responsibly. Parents/guardians play a key role in setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources. To that end, the School System supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for access. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 23, 2003 REVISED: Dec. 14, 2010 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9, 16-21-I to 3.

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PERMISSION FORM

STUDENT NAME (please print): GRADE: SCHOOL NAME: I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all the terms outlined in the Cullman City Schools' Technology Usage Policy. I further understand that, as a user on the Cullman City Schools' network, I am responsible for my actions and will act considerately and appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology Resource. I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any policy and/or procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology Resource: . Loss of access . Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school . Legal action, when applicable I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all terms as outlined in the Cullman City Schools' Technology Usage Policy. I also understand that this agreement will be binding during my child's attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I resubmit this contract. STUDENT SIGNATURE: Please choose one: □ My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined. □ My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school. Please choose one: □ My child's name (first name, last initial only), picture, or class work MAY be published on the Internet for awards, sporting events, clubs, etc. □ My child's name (first name, last initial only), picture, or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for sporting events, awards, clubs, etc. PARENT NAME (please print): PARENT SIGNATURE: DATE SIGNED: Cullman City Schools 2000

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE SELECTION AND DUPLICATION It is the intent of the School System to adhere to the provisions of copyright laws in the

area of microcomputer software. It is also the intent of the School System to comply with license agreements and /or policy statements contained in software packages used in the School System. It is recognized that computer software piracy is a major problem for the industry and that violations of computer copyright laws contribute to higher costs and greater efforts to prevent copying and/or lessen incentives for the development of good educational software. All of these results are detrimental to the development of effective educational uses of microcomputers. Therefore, in an effort to discourage violation of copyright laws and to prevent such illegal activities, the following guidelines shall control computer software selection and duplication in the School System: 1. The ethical and practical problems caused by software piracy will be taught to educators

and students in all schools of the School System (i.e. during lab orientation, faculty meetings, and etc.).

2. Copyright is implied for all information (text, data, and graphics) published on the

Internet. Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages. Do not "borrow" icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission.

3. All original copies of software programs, including those purchased with departmental

funds will be stored in a secure place. 4. All School System technology resources, regardless of purchase date, location, or fund, are

subject to this policy. 5. School System employees will be informed that they are expected to adhere to the

provisions of the 1976 Copyright Act as amended in 1980 governing the use of computer software. Section 117 states that the owner of a computer program may make one (1) copy of a program to be used as an archival copy unless licensing provisions obtained with the software state otherwise. Backup copies are not to be used on a second computer at the same time an original is in use simultaneously.

6. Software shall not be placed on a network system without a designated network version or

a license agreement. When permission is obtained from the copyright holder to use software on a network system, efforts will be made to secure this software from illegal copying.

7. Illegal copies of copyrighted programs may not be made or used on School System

equipment. 8. Any legal or insurance protection of the School System will not be extended to employees

who intentionally violate copyright laws. 9. The Superintendent or designee is the only individual who may sign license agreements

for software for schools in the School System. A copy of any software agreement or license shall remain on file at the Central Office.

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10. It is the responsibility of the principal at each school site to establish practices that will enforce the School System copyright policies.

11. All staff members (including instructional assistants) will be expected to abide by the

provisions of this policy. 12. The Board by this presentation hereby notifies all employees of the intent of this policy. COMPUTER SOFTWARE USE GUIDELINES

The following computer programs are permissible for use in classrooms throughout the School System: 1. Programs in the public domain. 2. Programs covered by a licensing agreement with the software author, authors, vendor or

developer, whichever is applicable. 3. Programs donated or loaned to the school (not illegal copies) and a written record that a

bona fide contribution exists. 4. Programs purchased by individual schools and a record that a bona fide purchase exists. 5. Programs purchased by the user and a record that a bona fide purchase exists and can be

produced by the user upon demand. 6. Programs being reviewed or demonstrated by the user in order to reach a decision about

possible future purchase or requested contribution or licensing. 8. Programs written or developed by School System employees and students for the specific

purpose of being used in the classrooms of the School System. 8. Users should not purchase software without consulting the School System Technology

Coordinator. It is also the policy of the School System that there is no copying of copyrighted or

proprietary programs on computers belonging to the School System. NOTE: See policy GARB for information on employee use of computers and Internet. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: 17 U.S.C. 106; Adapted with permission from policy statement approved by Board

of Directors of the International Council for Computers in Education. Page 2 of 2

FILE: IFCB JSA

FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Educational field trips and excursions are logical extensions of the instruction program and provide worthwhile learning experiences that are important and present opportunities for students to participate in "hands on" educational experiences. School administrators, teachers, coaches, and directors/sponsors should develop plans for ensuring that all trips away from the school provide optimal learning opportunities for students. The safety and security of students on such trips should be an important part of such plan. To that end, the Board directs that the following minimal requirements be met when conducting trips away from school: 1. Students shall be expected to exhibit good behavior and shall be subject to the same code

of conduct that is applicable to regular classroom activities. 2. Students must have written permission signed by their parents or guardians on file with

school officials prior to departing on a school-sponsored educational field trip and on athletic/band trips.

NOTE: Educational programs and activities involving a series of trips where the times and dates of the trips are known in advance, such as football, basketball, debate, band, etc. may submit one (1) Parental Permission Form to cover the series of trips associated with the games/events. See Parental Permission Form for Multiple Trips, filed JSA-F2. NOTE: See policies IFCB and IFCBG for specific information related to Field Trips and Excursions. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9; Board Minutes 7-12-88.

FILE: IFCB-F1

REQUEST FOR USE OF SCHOOL BUS FORM Form #176 NATIONAL SCHOOL FORMS 4 Mt, Ebo Corporate Park, Brewster, NY 10509-9374

TRANSPORTATION REQUEST CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS P. 0. Box 887 Cullman, AL 35056

1. Requests must be submitted prior to each trip and sent to the Transportation Department. 2. A separate request form must be filled out for each trip. 3. Send white and blue copies to Transportation. 4. Blue copy will be returned by Transportation following approval.

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER/PRINCIPAL Date of Trip School Destination

Departure Time From School

Return Time

Group

Number of Riders Teacher in Charge

Date Submitted

Charge to:

Comments: (Include All Directions or Special Instructions _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Approved by: Title: Date Approved:

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Date Received:

Date Acknowledged:

Vehicle: q Van

q Bus Coach

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Approved By: _______________________________

Title: ________________________________

Date Approved: __________________________________

White: Transportation Blue: Transportation (Return to Office) Yellow: Teacher Pink: Office

FILE: IFCB-F2 JSA-F2

CLASSROOM FIELD TRIP PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Cullman, Alabama

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE FIELD TRIP SPONSOR. School/Department: ____________________________ Date: _______________ Trip Destination(s): ____________________________ Date(s) of Trip: ______________ Field-Trip Sponsor(s): ____________________________________ Departure Time: ______________ Expected Time of Return: _______________ Cost to Your Child: $ _______ (Make checks payable to the school) Transportation: School Bus ____; Commercial Carrier ____; Private Vehicle _____; Walking____ (If private vehicle, name of person driving vehicle: ____________________) Special Clothing/Materials, etc.: ________________________________________________________ Educational Objectives of the Trip: _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE FIELD-TRIP SPONSOR BY_________________

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN

My child, _____________________, may____ may not____ participate in the above named activity. (Please print child’s name) If you approve of your child making the trip, please fill in the necessary information requested below, sign your name in the space provided, and return this form by your child to the person(s) in charge. In case of an emergency, my child may____ may not____ receive medical treatment at the nearest emergency medical treatment facility (Any emergency medical treatment shall be at the expense of the parent/guardian.). My child is covered by medical insurance. ____Yes ____No If yes, please list the name of insurance carrier and policy number: Carrier _________________; policy no. ______________ My child has the following special medical needs/conditions: __________________________________

Emergency Contact Number (Where you can be reached at the time of the field trip): __________ Second Contact Name and phone number, if possible: _______________ ________________________________________ _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Note: Children will not be permitted to go on field trips without a signed Field Trip Parental Permission Form on file.

FILE: IFCB-F3 JSA-F3

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM FOR MULTIPLE TRIPS CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Cullman, Alabama ********************************************************************************** Note to parents or guardians: Students participating in school sponsored activities involving a series of trips where the times and dates of the trips are known in advance, such as football, basketball, band, etc. may submit one (1) Parental Permission Form to multiple trips associated with the games/events. Please review the proposed dates of the games/events your child will be participating in and fill in the information requested below. Please see the attached copy of the current schedule of games/events to provide you with the dates and destinations of the trips. ********************************************************************************** School: ___________________________________ Coach/Director: _____________________ Program: __________________________________ Coach/Director Phone #: _____________

Football, Basketball, Soccer, Band, etc. TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN If you approve of your son/daughter making the trips, please fill in the necessary information below, sign your name in the space provided, and return this form by your son/daughter to the coach/director listed above. My son/daughter, ___________________________, may____ may not____ travel via transportation

(Please print child’s name) provided by the Cullman City School System to all away games/events associated with the _______________________________________ program for the current school year. Football, Baseball, Debate, Band, etc. In case of an emergency, my son/daughter may____ may not____ receive medical treatment at the nearest emergency medical treatment facility (Any emergency medical treatment shall be at the expense of the parent/guardian.) My son/daughter is covered by medical insurance. ____Yes ____No If yes, please list the name of insurance carrier and policy number: Carrier________________________ Policy No. ______________ Telephone Number (Where you can be reached at the time of the trips): __________________________ ________________________________________ _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Note: Students will not be permitted to travel to the games/events without a signed Athletic Field Trip Parental Permission Form on file.

FILE: IFCBH DNK

CASH ADVANCES FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/FIELD TRIPS NOTE: In every instance attempts shall be made to determine costs associated with such activities and a check made directly to the vendor when possible. Cash advances to teachers/coaches/sponsors to defray costs associated with student* participation in extracurricular activities/field trips, etc. shall be held to an absolute minimum. However, in situations where costs associated with student participation in extracurricular activities/field trips are not known and cannot be known prior to such events, cash advances may be made based on the following provisions: 1. The person responsible for the budget from which such funds are to be drawn must give

written approval based on a written request outlining specific cash needs and amounts; principal for local school funds, Superintendent for Central Office funds.

2. The funds shall be disbursed in the form of a check made out to the teacher/coach/sponsor in charge of the event.

3. The teacher/coach/sponsor will endorse and cash the check and pay appropriate costs associated with the event to applicable vendors.

4. The teacher/coach/sponsor will secure and keep documented receipts for each respective expenditure (e.g., one receipt would suffice to document the total amount paid for class/team meals; not a receipt for each meal. One receipt would suffice to document the total amount paid for admission of a class to a museum; not a receipt for each student's admission, etc.)

5. The teacher/coach/sponsor will promptly complete a School System Cash Advance Accounting Form (filed ECCHD-F1) upon return from the event. The documented receipts will be totaled and subtracted from the amount of the cash advance. Unused funds will be returned to the school or School System, with any expenditure in excess of the cash advanced paid to the teacher/coach/sponsor. Receipts and cash returns must reconcile with cash advance prior to the activity.

6. Any amount not returned to the funding source shall be charged back to the individual receiving the cash advance. If an appropriate reimbursement cannot be determined, then the individual receiving the cash advance shall have such amount deducted from his/her paycheck.

*Cash advances for employees to travel to meetings, conventions, etc. are covered by provisions outlined in policy GALE, Travel Expenses for Personnel. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

FILE: IFCBH-F1 DNK-F1

CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Cullman, Alabama

SCHOOL SYSTEM CASH ADVANCE ACCOUNTING FORM *********************************************************************************** NOTE: This form should be completed immediately by the teacher/coach/sponsor upon return from travel/trip supporting a student activity (ies) if a cash advance has been made in accordance with policy ECCHD. Name of Employee Receiving Cash Advance: _______________________ Purpose of Travel/Trip: _________________________________________ Travel/Trip Approved by: ________________________________________ Source of Funds: ________________________________________________ Amount of Cash Advance: $_____________ Expenditure* $_____________ Expenditure* $_____________ Expenditure* $_____________ Expenditure* $_____________ Total Amount of Expenditure(s) $_____________ Total Expenditure(s) minus Advance $_____________ Reimbursement Am.: School or Individual $_____________ * All expenditures claimed must be supported by a documented receipt. Please attach all receipts to this form. Signature of Employee Receiving Cash Advance: _____________________________ Date: __________________ Signature of Budget Head: ___________________________ Date: __________________

9/2002

FILE: IFCD

SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS The Board recognizes that volunteers can make many valuable contributions to the schools and can be used as effective learning resources. Therefore, the Board endorses a Volunteer Program in the School System, subject to suitable regulations and safeguards, including constant monitoring to assure proper management. These regulations shall be developed and promulgated by the Superintendent or staff in cooperation with the faculty of each school.

In all cases, school volunteers must be approved by the school principal and the work site supervisor or teacher(s) prior to assuming any duties at a school.

School volunteers must be under the direct supervision of a certified employee at all times. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

FILE: IFCD-F1

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER FORM

Dear Parent/Guardian: Please complete the information below if you are willing to volunteer periodically at your child’s school. Various activities are scheduled throughout the school year, and for these activities to be successful we need parent participation. Please return this form to ________________________________________. Thank you for investing in your child’s education by giving of your time.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

NAME___________________________________PHONE NUMBER________________________ CHILD’S NAME__________________________TEACHER_______________________________

PLEASE CHECK THE ITEMS FOR WHICH YOU ARE AVAILABLE:

__________ Help with classroom parties/activities __________ Help with school wide activities __________ Run copies __________ Use the computer

__________ Other (Please specify_____________________________________________________)

I AM AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Monday (Time) _____________ Tuesday (Time) __________ Wednesday (Time) __________ Thursday (Time) _________ Friday (Time) ___________

THANK YOU FOR HELPING YOUR SCHOOL!

2002

FILE: IGC

GUIDANCE PROGRAM The School System and the local schools shall cooperatively develop a program of guidance to meet the needs of the students of the School System. The guidance program shall encompass the areas of educational guidance, personal guidance, and vocational guidance. The guidance program shall utilize certified counselors and teachers and shall provide the following: 1. Counseling services for students on an individual and/or group basis. 2. Information for students necessary to make wise decisions concerning educational,

vocational, or personal planning. 3. Counseling services for students concerning achievement and aptitude. 4. Guidance to help students make short and long-term decisions regarding educational and

vocational opportunities. 5. Testing programs that will assist students to better understand themselves and to assist

teachers to better understand the students with whom they are working. 6. Assistance for students needing more intensive diagnosis. 7. Assistance for students and teachers to help improve communication between the school

and home. 8. Follow-up studies of former students to facilitate evaluation of the total school program. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995

FILE: IHA JFAA

REPORT CARDS

GENERAL Report Cards are for the purpose of transmitting an assessment of student progress to students and their parents or guardians. Report cards should be issued in a consistent and uniform manner throughout the School System. The dates report cards are issued shall be the same at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and shall be consistent throughout the School System. UNIFORM GRADING PERIODS AND REPORT CARD SCHEDULE

Beginning with the adoption of this policy, the Board requires that report cards be issued to students/parents or guardians based on the following uniform grading periods: Grades K-6: Kindergarten through grade six (6) shall operate on 12 week grading periods, with report cards issued three (3) times during the school year. The dates report cards are to be issued should be shown on the Annual School Calendar. Mid-Point Progress Reports: Mid Point Progress Reports shall be issued (sent home) to each student during each grading period (see Mid-Term Progress Report Form, IHA-F1). Grades 7-8: Grades seven (7) through eight (8) shall operate on six (6) grading periods, with report cards issued six (6) times during the school year. Grades 9-12: Grades nine (9) through twelve (12) shall operate on four (4) grading periods, with report cards being issued four (4) times during the school year. UNIFORM GRADING PLAN 1. Letter grades are mandatory in kindergartens classes based on the following grading plan:

Kindergarten: X = Satisfactory Progress √ = Making Progress -- = Needs Improvement 2. Numerical grades are mandatory in grades 1 –12 based on the following scale: Grades 1-12: 90-100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D 0 - 59 = F UNIFORM GRADE AVERAGING PLAN See policy JFAABB for detailed information.

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FILE: IHA JFAA

(Continued) ABSENCES Absences Defined

School Day: A school day absence is defined as non-attendance for more than fifty (50%) percent of the regularly scheduled school day. To be counted present, a student must be present more than fifty (50%) percent of the scheduled school day.

Class: A class absence is defined as non-attendance for more than fifty (50%) percent of a regularly scheduled class. To be counted present, a student must be present more than fifty (50%) percent of the scheduled class time.

Recording Absences on Report Cards

Grades K-12: School day absences (homeroom absences) shall be included on all report cards. At the discretion of the principal and faculty, class absences may be included on report cards.

TARDIES Tardies Defined

School Tardy -- A school tardy, for attendance marking purposes, is defined as a student's arrival after the official time set for the beginning of the respective school's regular day.

Class Tardy -- A class tardy, for attendance and marking purposes, is defined as a student’s arrival to class after the time set for the beginning of class or after the tardy bell. Class tardies will be handled through school discipline procedures.

Recording Tardies on Report Cards Grades K –12: Tardies may be included on report cards. CONDUCT GRADES

Conduct grades may be included on report cards. RETURN OF COMPUTERIZED REPORT CARDS Students and parents or guardians are not required to return computerized report cards, except that a teacher(s), with the approval of the principal, may require their return. ALTERING REPORT CARDS

Report cards are not to be altered in any manner by students. Any corrections that are needed on report cards should be reported promptly to the applicable teacher(s). If a grade change is necessary, the student will be issued a new report card by the principal or designee

Violation of any parts of this policy by students may result in disciplinary action by school officials. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002, REVISED: May 18, 2010

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FILE: IHAA

GRADING SYSTEM Grades should primarily represent student achievement, not merely be a composite of qualities such as effort, preparation, application, or attitude. The Board also recognizes that those factors do influence the learning process and the judgment and decision of teachers in this regard shall be respected.

The grading system used to measure student progress toward achieving objectives shall be applied consistently throughout the system. However, each teacher is free to determine the comparative value of individual grades on tests, papers, projects, and other learning/evaluating exercises within accepted standards. School grades should not be used as punishment for misbehavior. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995

FILE: IHAAB JFAAB

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

Term Examinations Term examinations for grades 7 – 12, including the Career/Technical School, will be scheduled and given during the semester by individual schools. No school activities are to be scheduled on the night before or during a final examination for the first and second semesters. Semester Examination Exemption Policy -_Grade 12

Seniors only may be exempt from semester exams. The exception is on a class-by-class basis. The option of exemption will be given as follows:

Exemption requirements per class

Average of 75 or better and 1 or fewer absences Average of 80 or better and 2 or fewer absences Average of 90 or better and 3 or fewer absences

All obligations must be taken care of before student is considered exempt (i.e. textbooks,

fees, etc). This is the only term or semester examination exemption policy approved by the Board for use in any school in the School System. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002; REVISED: June 16, 2009 LEGAL REF.: Board Minutes 2-14-95, 3-14-95, 5-9-95.

FILE: IHAAD JFAABB

DETERMINING TERM GRADE AVERAGES

The Board approves the use of a standardized method of determining term grades throughout the School System. A uniform and consistent plan for determining and reporting academic progress fosters a sense of understanding on the part of students, parents or guardians, and the teaching staff. The provisions of the plan are as follows: Kindergarten The School System is committed to quality programs for kindergarten students in the School System. Experiences that promote growth, challenge thinking, and encourage the development of new skills shall be offered to the kindergarten students. Kindergarten teachers should take into consideration the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each student before assigning a grade. Grades 1-6 Average for Full-Year Courses: For students in grades 1-6, the yearly grade average shall be arrived at by adding the three (3) twelve-week grades and dividing by 3. Grades 7-12: Term Average: For students in grades 7 - 12 the term grade average shall be arrived by counting each grading period within the semester equally. In addition, a term exam counting not more than 20% of the final term grade will be averaged along with the grades from the individual grading periods. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 REVISED: December 15, 2009

FILE: IHAAF JFAABD

CHEATING BY STUDENTS

Students caught cheating on an assignment or any examination will receive NO CREDIT

for the assignment/examination. A zero (0) will be given for the grade. In addition, other disciplinary action as determined by the Student Code of Conduct may apply as determined by the teacher and principal. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002

FILE: IHAAG JFED

ENGLISH COURSES Grades 9 – 12: Students may earn Carnegie units at the rate of one-half (1/2) unit per term per subject. Promotion is based on the number of Carnegie units earned based on the following schedule:

• To be classified as a freshman, a student must have been promoted from the eighth (8th) grade

• To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have at least five (5) Carnegie units • To be classified as a junior, a student must have at least eleven (11) Carnegie units • To be classified as a senior, a student must:

o be in the fourth (4) year of high school o must have completed at least seventeen (17) Carnegie units, and o must be able to complete all required course work prior to graduation

Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Superintendent for medical, legal, or any other reasonable and just claim.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 REVISED: April 17, 2012

FILE: IHAD JFAB

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

The principal and staff at all schools in the School System shall provide for and encourage

parent-teacher conferences. The principal, after consultation with faculty members, shall notify the parents or guardians of all students in their schools that they may schedule conferences with teachers and administrators to discuss educational matters related to their child. The plan should outline procedures for scheduling conferences at a time when teachers are free of classroom responsibilities. The notification should be in written form and shall identify the procedure for scheduling a parent-teacher conference.

Parent-teacher conferences must be scheduled in such a way that will not interfere with

said personnel's teaching responsibilities, preferably at the close of the school day or during the preparation period. In no cases are teachers and students to be interrupted during instructional time. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9.

FILE: IHB JFHH

HOMEWORK

The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate homework procedures are in place for students in the School System.

Students will be provided opportunities to enhance and expand their understanding of skills and concepts through appropriate homework assignments. Such assignments should logically relate to classroom activities. Homework may be assigned to students on an individual and/or group based on teacher judgment. Student Responsibilities

Students will be expected to assume the following responsibilities when homework is assigned: 1. Complete the assignment in the specified time periods. 2. Return the assignment on time. 3. Do the best work possible when completing assignments. Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers will be expected to assume the following responsibilities when homework is assigned: 1. Assign homework on A REGULAR BUT REASONABLE BASIS, KEEPING IN MIND

THE NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND DEMANDS THAT MAY BE PLACED ON STUDENTS BY OTHER TEACHERS.

2. Assign homework that is related to in-class instructional activities. 3. Grade or review the homework and return it to students on a timely basis. 4. Utilize homework as an important part of student evaluation. 5. Expect all students to complete assignments. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002

FILE: IHCA JFEC

CRITERIA FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

The Board requires that the following criteria govern the selection of the Valedictorian and

Salutatorian at each high school in the School System: 1 Candidates for valedictorian and salutatorian must be pursuing and eligible for the highest

academic diploma offered at the school. 2. The student with the highest numerical grade point average who qualifies for the highest

academic diploma offered at the school shall be the class valedictorian. The student with the second highest numerical grade point average who qualifies for the highest academic diploma offered at the school shall be the class salutatorian.

3. All unit and half unit designated courses offered by a local high school (grades 9-12) shall be eligible for and factored into the calculations for determining class standing or overall grade point average, except that any course designated with an "aide" descriptor (Library Aide, Office Aide, etc.) shall not be used in calculating the overall grade point average of candidates.

4. Grades in all courses shall be computed at face value. 5. The candidates’ grade point averages shall be computed on a numerical basis up to and

including the second semester average of the senior year. 6. If letter grades are present on a viable candidate’s transcript based on attendance at another

school, the candidate must have the respective school(s) previously attended submit the grades in numerical form. If the transfer school will not or cannot submit the letter grades in numerical form, said student's letter grades will be converted to numerical grades at the mid-point of the grading scale approved for use by high schools in the School System (see policy JFAA).

7. In instances of ties based on exact grade point averages, co-valedictorians and/or co-salutatorians shall be named.

8. The candidates must have been enrolled at the local high school for one full school year prior to the date of their graduation.

9. Any extraordinary situations or circumstances that may arise will be resolved by the school principal in consultation with the Superintendent or designee.

Implementation Date This policy shall become effective for students at the beginning of the next school year following its adoption by the Board. Students shall be made aware of the contents of this policy through presentation in the School System’s Student/Parent Handbook. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 REVISED: June 16, 2009

FILE: IHE JFED

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate promotion and retention procedures are in place for students in the School System. Students in grades K-12 must meet the attendance requirements stated in policy JBD, Loss of Credit for Excessive Absences, and must meet the academic standards outlined below to be promoted. The standards are as follows: Grades K-6: The decision to promote a student shall be determined by the student's teacher, school principal, and a committee appointed by the principal with input from parent(s) or guardian(s). The final decision is to be made by school officials. Grades 7-8: Yearly and, where applicable at grades 7 & 8, term averages for students in grades 7-8 will determine pass or fail. In grades 7 & 8 students must pass 6 out of 8 academic semesters (math, science, English, and social studies) to be promoted. Grades 9-12: Students may earn Carnegie units at the rate of one-half (1/2) unit per term per subject. Promotion is based on the number of Carnegie units earned based on the following schedule:

• To be classified as a freshman, a student must have been promoted from the eighth grade. • To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have at least five (5) Carnegie units

(including Freshman English). • To be classified as a junior, a student must have at least 11 Carnegie units (including

Sophomore English). • To be classified as a Senior, a student must:

q be in the 4th year of high school, q must have completed at least 17 Carnegie units, and q must be able to complete all required course work prior to graduation.

*Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Superintendent for medical, legal, or any other reasonable and just claim.

Students in grades 9-12 must take and pass English in sequence. Two English courses cannot be taken for credit at the same time, except that a senior may elect to retake an English course if needed for graduation. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1999; REVISED: Jul. 22, 2002, Feb. 16, 2004, Nov. 15, 2004, Dec. 17, 2007

FILE: IHEA JBD MAKE-UP OPPORTUNITIES The Board recognizes that students should be provided a time to make up work, especially assignments and tests missed because of excused absences. Schools shall follow the procedures and arrangements as outlined below: Make-up Work - Excused Absences

If a student is absent for any excused reason as defined immediately below, the student shall be allowed to make up all major assignments and other work missed during said absence(s) at a time agreeable to the teacher(s). Teachers shall not be required to re-teach lessons, but students shall be given a reasonable opportunity to learn the lessons missed due to excused absences. AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL, THE STUDENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE TEACHER (S) TO ARRANGE TO MAKE UP THE WORK. AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING NECESSARY MAKEUP WORK. *Arrangements for all make-up work, in all grades, must be made within two (2) school days after returning from an excused absence Excused Absences Defined: All absences shall be designated as either excused or unexcused. In accordance with Alabama law, a student shall be excused for an absence from school for any one of the following reasons: 1. Personal illness of the student, or 2. Death in the immediate family, or 3. Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal, or 4. Legal quarantine, subpoena to court, or 5. Emergency conditions as determined by the principal, or 6. Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent/guardian. Make-Up Work - Unexcused Absences Teachers shall not provide make-up work or examinations for students absent for unexcused reasons. Teachers, at their discretion, may require students absent for unexcused reasons to make up homework, class-work, etc., on a non-credit basis in order to help such students maintain academic pace. Teachers shall not assign zeroes to students absent for unexcused reasons on an automatic basis; zeroes may be assigned to such students only when other students in general receive grades for homework, examinations, recitation, etc. Unexcused Absences Defined: Absence for reasons other than those defined above shall be considered as unexcused. Note: See policy JBD for more information on absences & excuses. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

File: IHEB/JFEE

Cullman High School Credit Recovery Policy In accordance with the guidelines of the Alabama Department of Education, the Cullman City School System will offer students who have received failing grades in courses that are required for graduation an opportunity to recover the lost credit through a standards-based approach that will target specific knowledge and skill deficits instead of requiring the student to repeat the entire course. Such students must meet eligibility requirements to apply, and the Credit Recovery Program must be operated under the guidelines established by this document. Student Failure Reports Teachers are required to complete a High School Graduation Requirement Failure Report for those students who earn a failing grade for the required graduation course. This form is a student-specific report which identifies course standards that were met, not met, or not covered in the applicable grading term. Forms will be located in the Cullman High School principal’s office. These reports may be used in combination with course and skill-specific diagnostic tools provided through software vendors and/or school or school-system assessments, all of which must be aligned with the Alabama Course of Study content standards for the course being pursued through Credit Recovery. Student Eligibility, Admission, and Removal Students are eligible to apply for Credit Recovery if the final grade earned in a course required for graduation was between 40% and 59%. Alternatively, such a student can choose to repeat a course in its entirety during the next regular school term. Students must complete an application to request placement in a Credit Recovery Program. Applications may be obtained from the principal’s office or from Board Policy JFEE-F1/IHEB- F1 (Cullman High School Credit Recovery Student Registration Form). The student and parent/guardian must sign the application to consent to placement in the program and to acknowledge agreement with the terms of admission and program requirements. Students may be removed from a Credit Recovery Program at the discretion of the administrator supervising the program for circumstances involving serious or repeated misbehavior, failure to adhere to program attendance requirements, or failure to make adequate progress towards meeting remediation requirements. Credit Recovery Program Authorization and Operation A tuition fee must be paid to participate in the program if sessions meet during the summer or outside of the regular school day and will be nonrefundable should the student be dismissed from the program. Credit Recovery programs operating during the summer term or outside the normal school hours must be supervised by an administrator. Teachers working with students in Credit Recovery programs must be certified and highly

qualified in the content area they are teaching or in one content area if they are facilitating a software-based program. In situations where online courses are being utilized, a facilitator may be used who is an approved adult employee of the school system. Credit Recovery Program offerings may be limited by the availability of space, teachers, or appropriate computer-based content for specific courses. Instructional Content and Curriculum Instruction will be delivered through a combination of computer-based instructional software and targeted small-group instruction supervised and managed by a certified and highly qualified teacher in the subject area or through direct instruction from a teacher who is certified and highly qualified in the subject/course being recovered. Credit Recovery teachers will receive training pertaining to effective course organization and operational management of the applicable computer-based instructional software. An individual student remediation plan will be developed by the Credit Recovery teacher based on failure reports completed by the students’ teacher of record and skill-specific diagnostic tools which are offered by the computer-based instructional software. The Credit Recovery teacher will use his or her professional judgment of this data along with any further diagnostic devices deemed necessary to develop the remediation plan for specific standards for remediation targeted to individual students. The student must complete his or her individual remediation plan within the published operating dates and hours of the Credit Recovery Program. Students may attempt to recover multiple credits, but one credit must be completed before attempting the next. Students may only attempt multiple courses through Credit Recovery with prior approval of the principal. Instructional assignments, whether computer-based or teacher-based will be aligned with the Alabama academic content standards approved by the State Board of Education. Students will be released from the Credit Recovery Program upon successful completion of individual remediation plans regardless of the number of hours of instruction. Grades and Credit A maximum grade of 70 may be awarded in a Credit Recovery course.

• The original grade will be reflected on the student’s transcript; however, grade forgiveness will be used, whereby the original failing grade is replaced by the Credit Recovery grade for the purpose of computing grade-point averages.

• A maximum of ten (10) credits may be earned by a student in a school year which includes subsequent summer-school terms.

• Students that make-up courses through the Credit Recovery Option are no longer eligible for the honor of Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: November 15, 2011

IHEB-F1 JFEE-F1

Cullman High School Credit Recovery Student Registration Form

(Please Print)

Student Name: _______ _____________ Grade Level: ________________

Gender: M ____ F ____ SS#: ___________________ Date of Birth: / /

Home Address _________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Code

Home Telephone _______________ Parent/Guardian Work Telephone ___________

Parent/Guardian Name(s) ________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Address/Telephone Number (if different from student):

Emergency Contacts:

Name Relationship to Student Telephone Number

List any prescription medication that the student must take during school or the hours of operation listed for the Credit Recovery Program:

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Step #1: Read the information regarding the Cullman City Schools Credit Recovery Program's eligibility and guidelines for participation.

Step #2: Submit tuition payment for courses that meet during the summer or outside of the regular school day at the time of registration to the CHS Guidance Department. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the supervising administrator prior to the first class. Students dismissed from the Credit Recovery Program are not entitled to a refund or any portion of the tuition.

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Step #3: Please list the course(s) requested for Credit Recovery and the numerical grade received in that course:

Signature of Guidance Counselor:

Step #4: Return this completed and signed form, along with your tuition payment, to the CHS Guidance Department.

I have read and meet all requirements for the Cullman City Schools Credit Recovery Program. I have received the rules/regulations/expectations/procedures for the Credit Recovery Program and I agree to abide by all guidelines of the program.

Student Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________

I understand that if my child does not follow all rules/regulations/expectations/procedures of the Credit Recovery Program, he/she may be dismissed from the program and will lose the opportunity to regain the lost credit through the Credit Recovery Program.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________

Signature of Principal indicates approval for student to participate in Credit Recovery:

Principal/Assistant Principal: ___________________________ Date: _____________

This section for Office Use Only:

Date Paid: ____________ Amount Paid: _________________ Received By:

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FILE: IHF JFD

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

The Board requires that all diplomas and certificates approved by the State Board of Education and/or State Department of Education be available to students in the School System. All courses required for attaining the diplomas and certificates shall be available throughout the School System. Information related to course requirements shall be made available to students and parents or guardians. To this end, detailed statements outlining the specific course and Alabama High School Graduation Examination requirements for each diploma offered shall be published at least annually in School System’s Parent /Student Handbook. The Board must approve any change in diploma requirements offered by the School System. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, (1975), 16-4-7; Legislative Act, 95-313; Alabama State Course of

Study and Alabama State Board of Education Resolution Dated February 23, 1984.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATING IN GRADUATION

CEREMONY/EXERCISES

The Board authorizes local high school principals and appropriate staff members to design and implement graduation ceremony exercises for their respective schools. In all cases, eligibility criteria for participation in graduation exercises (marching) shall encompass the following provisions and shall be consistent throughout the School System: 1. Students who have met the Carnegie unit requirement established by the Board and passed all

required areas of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination WILL be eligible to participate (march) in the graduation ceremony/exercise.

2. Students who have met the Carnegie unit requirement established by the Board, but have not

passed all required areas of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination, WILL be eligible to participate (march) in the graduation ceremony.

3. Students who have not met the Carnegie unit requirement established by the Board, but have

passed all required areas of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination, WILL NOT be eligible to participate (march) in the graduation ceremony.

4. Special education students who successfully complete their Individual Education Programs (IEP)

must be awarded graduation certificates and afforded the opportunity to participate (march) in the graduation ceremony.

5. Students with disabilities who successfully complete all requirements for the Alabama

Occupational Diploma will be eligible to participate (march) in the graduation ceremony. 6. Students must have no outstanding indebtedness owed to the school or class to be eligible to

participate (march) in the graduation ceremony. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jul. 22, 2002

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FILE: II TESTING PROGRAMS The Board maintains that the testing program in the School System consists of the following:

1. State Department of Education tests; 2. Local Education Agency tests; 3. Teacher made tests; 4. Psychological tests; and/or 5. Other Norm Referenced and Criterion Referenced tests as desired by the Local

Education Agency; 6. Other tests required by the United States Department of Education in compliance with

NCLB, including the NAEP test. Confidentiality of test results will be assured and information will be released only in

compliance with the Education Amendment of l974 (P.L. 93-380), known as the Buckley Amendment.

All schools shall cooperate with the State Department of Education in scheduling and administering standardized tests for achievement and academic aptitude. Additional tests may be administered as local needs arise. Individual and group screening tests may be administered to gain additional information about a student's abilities and needs in accordance with State requirements. The collective results of the various assessments shall be treated in accordance with State requirements.

All teachers shall be permitted to devise their own tests such as the following:

1. Pre-tests - to discern student abilities, knowledge, and/or skills before a unit of study is begun; and

2. Post-tests - to discern amount of gain in abilities, knowledge and/or skills following the conclusion of a study.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003; REVISED: Dec. 15, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Education Amendment of 1974, P.L. 93-380.

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FILE: IIB TEST SECURITY PLAN

Training, Inventorying, and Dissemination:

1. The system test coordinator (STC) will train the superintendent, central office personnel, and all building test coordinators (guidance counselors) on test procedures and securities as outlined by the SDE. Sign in sheets will be used to monitor the training of attendees.

2. The system test coordinator will pick up and inventory all test materials per SDE schedule/requirements. The BTC from the high school will serve as the assistant system test coordinator for the AHSGE and will help in the pick up and delivery of AHSGE materials. The assistant will be a certified, full time employee and will follow all guidelines as listed in this plan.

3. Building test coordinators (BTC) will train principals, assistant principals, test administrators (teachers), monitors, proctors, etc. on SDE approved testing procedures and the test security plan at least five (5)* working days prior to testing. All employees serving in any capacity with testing will read and sign the Test Security Policy. Sign in sheets will be used to record the training of attendees. All proctors are full time employees of the system and will serve in classrooms according to SDE regulations. All test administrators are full time certified employees. Documentation of training will be kept on file at each school with the BTC, and on file at the central office with the STC.

4. The system test coordinator will distribute test materials to the building test coordinators not more than five (5) working days prior to test administration at which time each will count the number of booklets and sequence of numbers and sign for their materials in each other’s presence according to SDE regulations.

5. Building test coordinators will distribute test materials and collect materials from test administrators each testing day, counting the number of booklets and the sequence of numbers, and signing in each other’s presence according to SDE regulations. Any discrepancies will be reported in writing to the system test coordinator and the SDE. This will include any lost or damaged test materials.

6. Any employee found not following Cullman City Schools and SDE testing rules and regulations must be documented and reported to the SDE for further action. Further action could mean the loss of one’s teaching certificate (JOB).

7. Building test coordinators will inventory, check materials for errors, and ready for packaging after testing, then, deliver to the system test coordinator. The STC will then, in the presence of the BTC, count the number of booklets, and the sequence of numbers, and sign for the materials.

8. All testing materials will be checked and inventoried by the system test coordinator, then, packaged for shipment according to SDE regulations.

9. Written documentation is used for all transactions involving disseminating and collecting test materials. The dissemination and collection forms provided by the State, and/or forms equivalent created by the system test coordinator will be used.

10. All testing materials will be inventoried upon receipt from the SDE, and during distribution/retrieval from building test coordinators by the system test coordinator. Building test coordinators will inventory all materials upon receipt from the system test coordinator, and during distribution/retrieval from test administrators. Inventory will include counting the number of booklets, the sequence of numbers, and signing documentation in the presence of both parties.

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Procedures for Monitoring Test Administration:

1. All assessments are randomly monitored by both local school and Central Office staff. 2. School principals and assistant principals will monitor each assessment in the school. The building test coordinator cannot serve as a monitor. 3. Central Office staff will be assigned to schools and asked to monitor the process of distribution

of materials, test administration, and collection of materials. 4. All system-level monitoring will be conducted by personnel such as directors, coordinators,

supervisors, and others as designated by the system test coordinator upon approval by the SDE Student Assessment Section. The system test coordinator cannot serve as a monitor.

5. Each monitor will complete the State monitoring form. These forms are returned to the system test coordinator for review and filing.

6. Minor irregularities will be remedied locally. Major irregularities will be reported immediately to the SDE and an investigation will be conducted. Any further action will be determined by the results of the investigation.

Secured Storage Areas:

1. The system wide, secured test storage area is located at the Central Office. The system test coordinator and the superintendent are the only persons having keys to this secured area. 2. The Alabama High School Graduation Exam*, Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing, Stanford

10/ARMT, ACCESS, Alabama Science Assessment, AAA, and DIBELS materials are located in the Central Office secured test storage area until time for distribution. The system test coordinator and the superintendent are the only persons having keys to the secured test storage area.

3. There are designated, secure test storage areas at each of the school sites for all tests referred to in item #2. Persons having access and keys to each school’s secured test storage area, as approved by the system test coordinator, are the building test coordinator and the principal.

Lost, Damaged, or Destroyed Tests:

1. All test booklets are serialized. When disseminating testing materials to the local schools, tests are counted in consecutive numbers and the corresponding numbers are assigned to each school. 2. Each building test coordinator assigns a group of tests with consecutive numbers to a test

administrator. Each test administrator assigns a test booklet with a corresponding number to every student taking the test. Students are not dismissed until all test booklets are collected.

3. Whenever a count at the school verifies that a test booklet and/or related test materials are missing for any reason, the person determining the loss will notify the principal and the building test coordinator. The building test coordinator will immediately contact the system test coordinator who will contact the superintendent and the State Department of Education, Student Assessment Section.

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4. If the loss is determined by the system test coordinator, the system test coordinator will

immediately contact the superintendent, the SDE, the principal, and the building test coordinator. Since the required documentation has been kept at every level, the system test coordinator will know from which school, from which test administrator, and from which student the booklet is missing. An investigation will begin immediately and continue until the missing booklet is located.

5. In the event that the missing booklet cannot be located, documentation is generated to include: the process of determining the booklet was missing; a description of the investigation; a list of those persons responsible for the missing booklet and their positions; a written statement from each person; and a copy of any disciplinary action taken.

6. A copy of each building test coordinator’s written report on lost or damaged tests will be forwarded to the SDE by the system test coordinator. The inventory prepared for the SDE will reflect the above shortages. A booklet may be classified as damaged if it has been written in, pages torn or deemed otherwise unsuitable for use.

7. The system test coordinator and the building test coordinator will investigate any incident of lost or damaged booklets then report to the SDE in writing according to SDE regulations.

8. The system test coordinator, at the direction of the SDE, will destroy old or damaged test materials. The materials will be machine shredded then placed in the central office dumpster by the system test coordinator.

9. After the destruction, or return, of damaged test materials to the SDE, the inventory will be revised to reflect such action.

Locally Purchased Test Materials:

1. The Cullman City School System at present does not have locally purchased test materials, but should we purchase such materials in the future they will be handled in the same manner as mentioned above.

2. Between regular testing times test materials will stored in the central secured location at the Central Office.

3. Should our system decide to purchase test materials locally, those materials would be used to monitor student progress for grades not being tested by the SDE.

*The AHSGE (Alabama High School Graduation Exam) is stored in the secured area at the Central Office and is transported to and from the high school where it is counted and signed for in the presence of the system test coordinator and the building test coordinator each day during testing times. Training for the administration of this test will be as soon as possible after receiving the materials. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 REVISED: Feb. 16, 2004, Dec. 17, 2007, Feb. 18, 2008 LEGAL REF: The Alabama Administrative Code, (290-040-020.05)

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FILE: IIB-F1 TEST SECURITY POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Failure to follow security procedures promulgated by the Alabama State Board of Education and published in the Alabama State Board of Education, State Department of Education, The Alabama Administrative Code, (290-040-020-.05), the Student Assessment Handbook, and the test administrator's manuals may result in disciplinary action by the Board and/or revocation of the teaching certificate by the Alabama State Department of Education. The following list, although not exhaustive, has been provided to identify specific actions that are inappropriate and violate, in spirit and intent, the stated policy: 1. To photocopy or in any way reproduce or disclose secure test items (including pilot materials) or

student responses before, during, or after administering the assessment. 2. To review, read, or look at test items or student responses before, during, or after administering

the assessment, unless specifically permitted in the test administrator's manuals. 3. To give students answers to test questions using verbal or nonverbal cues before, during, or after

administering the assessment. 4. To alter student responses on answer documents. 5. To alter the test procedures stated in the test administrator's manuals. 6. To allow students to use notes, references, or other aids unless the test administrator's manual

specifically allows. 7. To have in one's personal possession secured test materials except during specified testing dates. 8. To allow students to view or practice secure test items before or after the scheduled testing times. 9. To make or have in one's possession answer keys for secure tests. 7. To leave secure test materials in non-secure locations and/or unattended by professional staff. 11. To fail to report a test security violation.

By signing my name to this document, I certify that I have read the above policy and agree to abide by the established test security procedures. ______________________ ______________ ___________ NAME POSITION DATE 02/27/2001

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FILE: IIC JEA, KK, BC

USE AND DISSEMINATION OF TEST RESULTS Results of student testing and evaluations conducted within the School System shall be used solely for the purpose of measuring student performance and competency and for structuring the curriculum to improve the effectiveness of the teaching effort. All test results shall be treated with confidentiality. Test scores for the School System in total or in large groups of students may be made public through the Central Office on the approval of the Superintendent. In no event shall employees of the Board make public the test scores of any individual student. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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FILE: IICG

ADMINISTERING THE ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMINATION TO NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Board approves the administration of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination (hereafter referred to as the Examination) by School System personnel to non-public school students in accordance with provisions of Legislative Act, 97-932 and implementation guidelines of the State Board of Education. In accordance with Legislative Act 97-932, non-public school students are not required to take the Examination. However, the School System will make the Examination available to non-public high school students based on the guidelines that follow: 1. A participating non-public school must agree to test all eligible students according to the same

standards as those required of School System students. 2. A state approved fee, per-examination, shall be charged by the School System for the

administration of the Examination to non-public school students. This fee applies to all non--public school students taking one or all components of the examination.

3. Non-public students planning to take the examination should notify the principal of the School System School at which they intend to take the examination at least eight (8) weeks prior to the scheduled administration date. It is the responsibility of personnel at the Non-public School to contact School System personnel (principal or Central Office personnel) to secure the dates of the Examination administration.

4. The Examination Fee shall be paid to the School System school principal at least ten (10) working days prior to the administration of the Examination and is non-refundable. The Fee payment shall be made in cash or money order by individuals or an institutional check from non-public schools made payable to the School System School administering the examination.

5. All Examinations are to be administered in School System schools or buildings designated by the Superintendent (administrative buildings, teacher centers, or other facilities conducive to test administration).

6. All Examinations are to be administered by School System personnel and at no time shall Examinations be removed from the premises of School System schools/buildings designated as testing centers.

7. Non-public school students' scores will be returned to the School System and, in turn, returned to the non-public school/student. Non-public and School System Examination scores will be separate and not be reported as one score.

8. All preparations (for testing, remediation, and retesting) of non-public school students are the sole responsibility of the Non-public School the student attends.

9. Non-public school students will be afforded the same testing conditions and accommodations as School System students, including discipline standards.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: Legislative Act, 97-932.

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FILE: IID JEA, KL

STUDENT RECORDS

The Superintendent shall maintain that adequate procedures are in place to ensure that the School

System complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Review of Student Records by the Parent

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, schools are to provide for the review of student records by parents or guardians. Parents and students shall be notified of their right to review student records by placing a notice in the student handbook and/or by newsletter to the parent(s) at the beginning of each school year. Parent(s) or guardian(s) who desires to review his or her child's record shall contact the school for an appointment. A conference shall be scheduled as soon as possible, but within one month. Prior to the scheduled conference, the principal shall review the records for accuracy and completeness. The disclosure record shall be completed at the time of the conference. The parent(s) in the presence of the Principal or a designated professional person shall examine the records.

The Principal or designee attending the review shall explain the record keeping system of the school, noting the types of records and why they are kept. The parent or guardian shall be provided the opportunity to examine each record, including the cumulative record, application for admission, immunization records, attendance records, or any other records maintained for that student by the school system. The Principal or a designated professional person shall provide the parents an opportunity to raise questions regarding information in the records. Hearing to Challenge Student Record Information

If the parent or guardian requests a hearing to challenge information contained in the student's folder, the parent or guardian shall make a written request for a hearing to include the principal and parent or guardian. A hearing should be scheduled for a date not less than three days or more than two weeks from the date of the request.

If the parent or guardian is not satisfied with the hearing results, he shall have the opportunity to appeal to a review panel at the Central Office level. The parent or guardian shall request the appeal in writing to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall schedule a review panel meeting within ten (10) days following receipt of the parent's request and shall send to the parent or guardian the date, time, and place of the review panel hearing by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

The student record appeals review panel shall be composed of representatives from the Central Office Staff. Meeting procedures are as follows: 1. The Superintendent or designee will preside. 2. The parent or guardian and the principal shall be present. The student shall be present if

requested by the parent, guardian, or school official. 3. The decision of the review panel shall be communicated in writing to the school and to the

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(Continued) 4. The parent shall have the right to file a dissenting statement concerning the hearing; such

statement shall become part of the student's cumulative folder. Student Cumulative Record Cards

All personal data shall be completed on student cumulative record cards when the student initially enrolls in the School System and checked annually for updating purposes. Since information on the cumulative record card is confidential, the card shall not be removed from the file room except as authorized by the supervising administrator. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1998; REVISED: Jul. 22, 2002 LEGAL REF.: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; (Sec. 438, P. L. 90-247, Title IV as

amended by Sec. 513, P. L. 93-380 and Sec. 2, P. L. 93-568); 45 CFR 99; Board Minutes, 4-9-75; Superintendent’s Memorandum, 4-10-75, State Superintendent's Memorandum, 3-2-98; 20 U.S.C. 1232(g).

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FILE: IKA TEACHING METHODS

The Board strongly encourages teachers to use a variety of teaching methods and materials in their classrooms that are consistent with sound principles of learning and with an understanding of each student and his/her needs. Adequate provisions should be made for the student to do independent research study as well as engage in small and large group activities and experiences. All teaching methods used should be designed to foster individual student performance at the highest level possible. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONNEL

The Board requires the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for the

professional development of certified and non-certified personnel. The program shall be developed cooperatively through the efforts and recommendations of certified and non-certified personnel (i.e., teachers, administrators, secretaries, custodians, etc.), and shall be consistent with mandates of the State Department of Education.

Attendance at professional development programs or training sessions is required unless prior written approval for non-attendance is granted by the Superintendent or designee. Non-attendance of personnel at required programs shall be cause for the forfeiture of contract with the Board. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-9, 16-12-15, 16-23-7 to 16; Harrah Independent School

District v. Martin, 99 S. ct. 1062 (1979).

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OUTSIDE PRESENTERS/LECTURERS

The Board requires that classroom or assembly program presenters/lecturers, who are neither members of the student body, faculty, nor administration of the school or School System, have prior approval of the school principal.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-14, 16-11-7, 16-11-9, 16-12-5.

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FILE: IKC TEACHING ABOUT RELIGION Teaching about religion as it relates to a study of the historical development of mankind is appropriate. The use of the Holy Bible or other religious documents as educational and references materials in this study is acceptable. Specific religious indoctrination is prohibited in the schools. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: U.S. Const. amend. 1; U.S. Const. amend, XIV, 1; The Code of Alabama, 16-11-90,

16-12-9; School District of Abington Township of Pennsylvania v. Schempp, 535 S. Ct. 1560 (1963); Lemon v. Kurtzman, 91 S. Ct. 2105 (1971).

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SCHOOL CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES

Flag Display The Board, in compliance with the state law, requires that all schools display both the flags of

the United States and the State of Alabama at some suitable place each and every day school is in session.

Pledge of Allegiance

All students must have the opportunity to recite on a voluntary basis the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag each day. Prayer Before Public School Activities

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that school sponsored prayer or other religious observances at public school activities such as football games, chapel, commencement, basketball games, track meets, school band concerts, and similar activities is illegal.

The Board in compliance with Federal law as it applies to the State of Alabama prohibits school sponsored prayer or other religious observances at school activities. Moment of Quiet Reflection

At the opening of school every day in each public school classroom, the teacher in charge shall conduct a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds with the participation of every pupil in the classroom. The moment of quiet reflection authorized herein is not intended to be and shall not be conducted as a religious service or exercise, but shall be considered an opportunity for a moment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1999 LEGAL REF.: Code of Alabama 16-43-1, 16-43-5; Jager V. Douglas County School District 862 F2d824. Act 98-381.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Employment All substitute teachers must make application for employment by completing an application form at the Central Office prior to being approved to substitute in the schools of the School System. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a substitute teacher in the School System, one must meet the following criteria: 1. Have at least a high school diploma or a G.E.D. (some college preferred). 2. Have a valid Alabama Substitute Teacher Certificate or an Alabama Professional, Day Trades, or

Health Occupations Certificate. 3. Have attained the age of 21 years or have completed at least two (2) years of college. 4. Have the aptitude for work to be performed. 5. Meet requirements of a criminal background check. See policy GAKCDG-R1 for complete

information on criminal background checks. 6. Complete a School System Substitute Teacher Orientation course. Annual List of Substitute Teachers Compiled A list of eligible substitute teachers shall be compiled at least annually by the Superintendent or designee approved by the Board. The approved list shall be disseminated to local school principals. The list shall include the names, addresses, phone numbers, educational levels, and schools where substitutes are willing to work. Local school principals or designees shall have the authority and responsibility to call all substitute teachers from the list at their discretion. Teachers Required to Notify Principal Certified personnel who must be absent from work must notify their school principal or designee as soon as possible. An employee should not be denied the right to be absent if a substitute cannot be located. Pay for Substitute Teachers The pay for substitute teachers shall be at least the per day amount reimbursed by the state and shall be paid by order of the Superintendent from sick, professional development, or personal leave funds if absences are covered by sick or personal leave provisions. Provided said absence is not covered by sick leave or personal leave provisions, a day's pay shall be deducted from said employee's salary for each day of absence. Page 1 of 2

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(Continued) Part-Day Pay for Substitutes Substitute personnel may be employed for one-half or whole school day based on prior verbal arrangements between the substitute and the principal or designee. When such verbal arrangements are made with a substitute to work for an agreed upon number of hours on a given day, the substitute shall be paid for the number of hours agreed upon for that day, even if the regular employee returns to work and assumes his or her duties, the school day is suspended, or when other similar situations occur. However, the substitute employee must have reported to work. Example: No pay would be due in the event school is canceled due to inclement weather when notice of such cancellation is properly and timely given through the media. Pay for the agreed upon hours would be due when the substitute employee has duly reported to work and incurred the expense of reporting to work and school is canceled during the work day for inclement weather. Paying for Own Substitute By law certified personnel shall under no circumstances be permitted personally to pay for a substitute to assume their duties for any length of time. All days that certified personnel are away from their jobs must be reported by the local principal or work site supervisor and charged to respective employees as sick leave, personal leave, etc. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: 1995; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-30, 16-11-9, 16-25-26; The Alabama Administrative Code,

290-3-2-.01(3) (c) 1-4 The State Department of Public Health recommendation, dated July 1, 1982.

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TEACHER ASSISTANTS

The Board recognizes that teacher assistants increase the effectiveness of the teacher in the classroom. Upon adoption of this policy, to be eligible for employment as a teaching assistant in the School System, one must meet the following criteria: Qualifications 1. Have at least a high school diploma or a G.E.D. (professional teaching certificate preferred). 2. Have a valid Alabama Substitute Teacher Certificate or an Alabama Professional, Day Trades, or

Health Occupations Certificate. 3. Have the results of a Tuberculin Skin Test on file with the Board. 4. Have attained the age of 21 years or have completed at least two (2) years of college. 5. Possess academic competency in written and spoken language and mathematical skills as

determined by interview, writing samples, and/or math tests. 6. Have the aptitude for work to be performed. 7. Meet requirements of a criminal background check. See policy GAKCDG-R1 for complete

information on criminal background checks. 8. Meet the requirements of the job description. Employment Persons interested in employment as a teacher assistant must complete an application form at the Central Office, be recommended for employment by the Superintendent, and receive a majority vote of the Board. Inservice Training Inservice training is recognized as a vital vehicle for the improvement of instruction and as such shall be required of all personnel, including teacher assistants associated with the teaching and learning process. All teacher assistants shall receive inservice training as determined by the Board. Inservice education shall be planned, implemented, and conducted by competent, certified personnel authorized by the Board to perform said services. Duties and Responsibilities The teacher assistant shall function under the direct supervision of the teacher(s) and/or administrator(s) to whom he or she is assigned. The teacher assistant will assist the teacher in performing instructional duties and non-instructional duties in the classroom and on the school premises. They may not administer major disciplinary measures to students, i.e., corporal punishment, suspension, parental notifications, etc. Teacher assistants may not conduct parent conferences or assume any other similar unassigned duties. However, they may assume responsibility for monitoring discipline measures such as time-out, detention, and other similar minor measures under the direction of the teacher in charge. Specific Program Aides Teacher assistants assigned to and paid for by specific programs shall not be removed from such assignments on a continuing basis, i.e., teacher assistants assigned to kindergarten, special education classes, etc. must remain in such assignments until officially reassigned. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: May 21, 1991; REVISED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-1-30, 16-11-9, 16-25-26; The Alabama Administrative Code,

290-3-2-. 01(3) (c) 1-4.

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LESSON PLANS The Board requires a general plan of work, including daily schedules, to be prepared by each teacher. Weekly Written Lesson Plans are to be prepared by each teacher and submitted to the principal. Lesson plans should include the following:

1. Major topic(s) or unit to be taught for the week; 2. Objectives or skills to be taught for the week (These objectives may be general in

nature and should reflect the State Course of Study and the SAT 10 objectives.);

3. Activities to be used to teach the objectives;

4. Outside assignments or homework to be included for the week; and 5. Evaluation procedures or tests to be used for the week. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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The local school principal shall have the responsibility to see that the classroom instructional time is free of interference and shall develop and enforce local school rules designed to reduce both the internal and external disruptions of instructional time. The local school rules shall be in compliance with all applicable policies of the Board. SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman, AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003

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The Board hereby prohibits School System personnel, other individuals, community organizations, institutions, agencies, businesses, and others from using, either in oral or written form, the name of the School System or individual school to obtain personal financial gain, preferred status, preferential treatment, or for any purpose that could convey the impression that an activity, event, entrepreneurial endeavor, etc. is sanctioned or approved by school personnel without the prior written approval of the Board.

SOURCE: Cullman City Board of Education, Cullman AL ADOPTED: Jan. 27, 2003 LEGAL REF.: The Code of Alabama, 16-11-11.