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RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES HANDBOOK
AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Attendance
Discipline
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Substance Abuse
School Calendar
Transfers
Rapides Parish School Board
Sixth and Beauregard Streets
Post Office Box 1230
Alexandria, Louisiana 71309
Dr. Gary L. Jones, Superintendent
Mr. Allen R. Bozeman, Assistant Superintendent of Administration
Mrs. Eddie Mae W. Washington, Assistant Superintendent of
Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Steve Berry, President of the School Board
2010-2011
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (Effective 1-9-07 - 12-31-10)
DISTRICT
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H I
WARD
10, 11
9, 10, 11
9, 10, 11
1, 8
1, 2, 5, 7, 8
1, 2
1, 8
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 8
NAME
Mr. Wilton Barrios, Jr.
Mr. Steve Berry
Mr. E. L. Paulk Mrs. Janet Dixon Dr. Stephen Chapman
Mr. John E. Allen, Jr.
Mr. Paul Dauzat
Mr. Al Davis
Mrs. Pam Webb
ADDRESS
P. O. Box 655 Tioga, LA 71477
110 Myrtlewood Pineville, LA 71360 6750 Dogwood Drive Pineville, LA 71360 2701 3rd Street Alexandria, LA 71302 3816 Bayou Rapides Alexandria, LA 71303 1610 Van Street Alexandria, LA 71301 1220 Windsor Place Alexandria, LA 71303 P. O. Box 137 Elmer, LA 71424 1420 S. City Park Blvd. Alexandria, LA 71301
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE ..........................................................................................1
REFERENCE PAGE FOR CHANGES 2010-2011 ..................................................................2
PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................3
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS..........................................................................................3
SECTION I.
DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES
PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE .............................................................................................5
MANDATED PROCEDURES FOR DISSEMINATING MATERIALS IN THE
DISCIPLINE POLICY ........................................................................................................5
DEFINITION OF DISCIPLINE ...............................................................................................6
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................6
BATTERY ON A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ACT-733 .................................................................7
REFERRALS.............................................................................................................................8
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ...................................................................................................8
ARREST OF STUDENTS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS .........................................9
SECTION II.
GENERAL INFORMATION- ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO THE LEAD CENTER...................................12
SECTION III.
SUSPENSIONS/EXPULSIONS
MANDATORY SUSPENSIONS/EXPULSIONS......................................................................15
FIREARMS .............................................................................................................................16
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES..............................................................................................16
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES ....................................................................17
ALTERNATIVE INTERVENTIONS........................................................................................17
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS ...............18
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT..........................................................................................21
DISCRETIONARY SUSPENSIONS .........................................................................................23
INFRACTIONS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ................................................................23
SECOND SUSPENSIONS........................................................................................................24
EXPULSIONS ..........................................................................................................................24
BOMB OR ARSON THREATS.................................................................................................26
SUSPENSION OF STUDENT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE ............................................................26
ATTENDANCE REPORTS FOR STUDENT DRIVERS ..........................................................27
BODY ARMOR.........................................................................................................................29
SECTION IV.
RECUSAL RECUSAL FOR DISCIPLINE OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY .....................................................31
DUE PROCESS
PROVISIONS FOR DUE PROCESS .......................................................................................31
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION..........................................................32
SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING ON EXPULSION .............................................................32
APPEALS FROM SUSPENSION.............................................................................................32
APPEALS FROM ORDER OF EXPULSION ..........................................................................32
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS NEAR THE END
OF SCHOOL........................................................................................................................33
PROBATIONARY AGREEMENT ............................................................................................33
PROBATIONARY READMISSION AGREEMENT..................................................................34
REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIORS TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION ACTIVITIES ......35
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................35
SECTION V.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
SPECIAL EDUCATION..................................................................................................... 37-46
PROCEDURE FOR EXCLUSION OF STUDENTS W/DISABILITIES............................. 37-46
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.............................46
PROCEDURES FOR TRANSITION TO L.E.A.D. CENTER............................................. 47-48
504 SECTION - MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION GUIDELINES .......................... 49-51
SECTION VI.
VANDALISM
OFF-CAMPUS THREATS.......................................................................................................53
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY......................................................................................53
REMOVAL OF STUDENTS AGE 17 OR OLDER ..................................................................53
SECTION VII.
ATTENDANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES ..............................................................................................................55
ATTENDANCE AND REQUIREMENT: NEW MANDATE ...................................................55
ACT #666 OF 2010 - STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW PRIOR TO GRADUATION.............55
PERFECT ATTENDANCE.....................................................................................................56
SB 223 - ACT #240 - STUDENTS SUSPENDED FOR TEN (10) OR LESS DAYS ...............57
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.....................................................................................57
ACT #644 OF 2010 - NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS ..........................................................58
TARDIES (R.S. 17:233)..........................................................................................................59
LATE ARRIVAL AND PARISH TARDY POLICIES...............................................................60
CHECK OUT POLICY ..........................................................................................................61
SECTION VIII.
TRANSFERS MAJORITY-TO-MINORITY TRANSFERS ........................................................................... 64
OPEN ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................................... 64
TRANSFER POLICY ............................................................................................................ 64
STUDENT SELECTION PROCEDURE .............................................................................. 64
SECTION IX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PRINCIPAL .......................................................................................................................... 69
TEACHER ............................................................................................................................ 69
STUDENT............................................................................................................................. 69
PARENT ............................................................................................................................... 69
PARENT ORIENTATION .................................................................................................... 70
SECTION X.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION...................................................................................... 73
504 COORDINATOR AND PUPIL APPRAISAL................................................................. 74
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST
GRADE............................................................................................................................. 74
SECTION XI.
TRANSPORTATION
BUS CONDUCT RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................................................. 76
TRAINING FOR BUS DRIVERS.......................................................................................... 77
DISCIPLINE ON THE BUS ................................................................................................. 77
SECTION XII.
THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS AND DRESS
FREEDOM OF SPEECH..................................................................................................... 79
DRESS AND APPEARANCE ............................................................................................... 79
GIRLS - #7 - OUT-OF-UNIFORM DRESS DAY ............................................................. 80
POLICY ON BRAIDS ........................................................................................................... 80
BOYS - #7 - OUT-OF-UNIFORM DRESS DAY .............................................................. 81
DISCRIMINATION .............................................................................................................. 82
SEXUAL HARASSMENT...................................................................................................... 82
STUDENT HARASSMENT OR INTIMIDATION/CYBERBULLYING
ACT #755 OF 2010........................................................................................................... 91
HARASSMENT NOT CAUSED BY A STUDENT
RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN.............................................................................. 91
SECTION XIII.
SEARCHES
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 93
SEARCH OF NON-STUDENTS ENTERING PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS
OR GROUNDS .................................................................................................................. 94
METAL DETECTORS .......................................................................................................... 94
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF METAL DETECTORS........................................................... 94
RANDOM SEARCHES ......................................................................................................... 95
DETECTOR SEARCH PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 95
DISCOVERY OF CONTRABAND........................................................................................ 95
RETURN OF PROPERTY .................................................................................................... 95
STUDENT ACCESS TO AUTOMOBILES ........................................................................... 95
SECTION XIV.
ACCESS TO RECORDS
STUDENTS' RECORDS ....................................................................................................... 97
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
(FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)............................................. 97
FREEDOM OF RELIGION.................................................................................................. 98
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ........................................................................... 98
TITLE IX............................................................................................................................... 98
MARRIAGE AND PREGNANCY ......................................................................................... 98
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.............................................................................................. 98
SECTION XV.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY .......................................................................................... 101 PHILOSOPHY.................................................................................................................... 101 DUTY OF EMPLOYEES.................................................................................................... 101 CONSENT FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUG TESTING ........................................................... 101 REFERRAL FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUG TESTING ..................................................101-102 SUSPENSION PROCEDURE FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES (FIRST OFFENSE ONLY).............................................................................................. 102 POLICY A - FIRST OFFENSE ONLY................................................................................ 102 POLICY B - FIRST OFFENSE ONLY................................................................................ 103 POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL (2ND OFFENSE) .............................................................. 104 POLICY FOR USE OF DRUG DOG................................................................................. 104 ALCOHOL.......................................................................................................................... 104
SECTION XVI.
MISCELLANEOUS INTERNET...................................................................................................................107-109
MEDICATION POLICY ..............................................................................................110-111
HEAD LICE POLICY......................................................................................................... 111
HOME STUDY PROGRAM ........................................................................................111-113
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING THE L.E.A.D. CENTER ................ 114
SCHEDULE FOR THE LEAD CENTER .......................................................................... 115
ASSESSMENT PHASE OF THE NEW STUDENTS
ADMITTED TO THE LEAD CENTER............................................................................ 116
LOUISIANA MINOR LABOR LAWS (WORK PERMITS) ................................................. 117
EDUCATION OF CHILDREN HAVING NO PERMANENT ADDRESS
AND CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN .................................................................. 118
ADDRESSING ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS WITH RESPECT ........................ 118
GEE-21........................................................................................................................118-122
TOPS ...........................................................................................................................118-122
SECTION XVII.
SCHOOL ADMISSION SCHOOL ADMISSION ....................................................................................................... 124
TEACHER BILL OF RIGHTS......................................................................................127-129
FORMS ........................................................................................................................130-136
APPENDIX - (GLOSSARY) .........................................................................................137-138
STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................139
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY.....................................................................................140
Steve Berry, District B President
Dr. Gary L. Jones Superintendent
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Reference Page for Changes
2010 – 2011 School Year
Superintendent’s Message…………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 1 Discipline of Students Assigned to the L.E.A.D. Center………………………………………………………… 13 Electronic Communication Between Employees and Students…………………………………………….. 18 Attendance Reports for Student Drivers............................................................................................................. 27 Probationary Agreement Changes......................................................................................................................... 33 Discipline Procedures for Special Education Students.................................................................................. 46 Procedures for Transition to the L.E.A.D. Center.............................................................................................. 47 504 Section Manifestation Determination Guidelines.................................................................................... 49 Attendance (New Mandate) and Requirements................................................................................................ 55 ACT #666 of 2010 ‐ Students who Withdraw Prior to Graduating from School................................. 55 SB #223, ACT #240 ‐ Pupils Suspended for Ten (10) or Less Days.......................................................... 57 Extenuating Circumstances as Mandated ‐ #9 – Board Approval.............................................................. 57 Absences Due to Suspensions ‐ Eligible for Make‐up Work......................................................................... 57 ACT #644 of 2010 ‐ School Principal or Designee to Notify Parents/Guardians in Writing on or before a Student’s Third Unexcused Absence or Tardy..…....................................................... 58 Open Enrollment.............................................................................................................................................................. 64 Names of the 504 Coordinator and the Pupil Appraisal................................................................................. 74 Dress and Appearance ‐ Out of Dress Day............................................................................................................ 80
Girls #7 ‐ School sweatshirts and hoodies can be worn at the discretion of the Principal on out of uniform dress day……………………………………………………………..……………. 80 Boys #7 ‐ School sweatshirts and hoodies can be worn at the discretion of the Principal on out of uniform dress day………………………………………………………………..…………. 81 Belts (Any Color)..................................................................................................................................................... 81
Sexual Harassment ‐ And Not Caused by a Student Race/Gender, National Origin, Ethnicity, Sex, Sexual Orientation or Disability ‐ Note: Cyberbullying Amended ACT #755 of 2010 ‐ Policy on Cyberbullying ‐ by January 1, 2010.......................................................................................... 91 Directory Information (FERPA) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act….................................... 97 Expulsion Procedure for Drugs or Controlled Substances............................................................................ 102 Policies and Procedures for the Operation of the L.E.A.D. Center.............................................................. 114 Glossary................................................................................................................................................................................ 137 Receipt and Statements of Compliance.................................................................................................................. 139 Policy on Cyberbullying and Consequences......................................................................................................... 91
Date to Return the Receipt................................................................................................................................. 139 Corrected Names on Non‐Discrimination Policy............................................................................................... 140
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PURPOSE The purpose of this booklet is to provide students and parents information regarding their rights and responsibilities in the Rapides Parish School System. Each student is responsible for complying with policies and procedures in this document. We are requesting that you become thoroughly familiar with its contents. Students and parents are to read and sign the last page of this document, indicating that they have received a copy of it and return it to their home school. Failure to return the receipt will result in an automatic suspension until the receipt is returned. DISCIPLINE POLICY OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD INTRODUCTION One major objective of discipline is to teach and motivate students to develop self-discipline. Although the ultimate responsibility for student conduct rests with the student and his parent, discipline is a part of the daily responsibility of school personnel and not merely the action at times when a student may deviate from acceptable forms of conduct. The school has the responsibility to provide an educational environment for students to practice controlling their own behavior, to correct their own mistakes in behavior, and to see examples of responsible behavior by staff and other students. It should be clearly understood by the student, his parents and all school personnel that the purpose of all disciplinary action is to correct future behavior and to teach the student that education is a right qualified by compliance with reasonable rules and regulations.
“Discipline shall be administered in a uniform, consistent and non-discriminatory manner throughout
the school system.” School Resource Officers may be stationed in Rapides Parish Schools in cooperation with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. This policy is designed to conform to R.S. 17:416. In the event of a policy conflict or omission, the statute controls.
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