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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHEDULE FOR 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR .......................................................................................................4

TELEPHONE NUMBERS ......................................................................................................................................4

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS .................................................................................................................4

ADMINISTRATION CENTER................................................................................................................................4

COUNSELING CENTER ...........................................................................................................................................4

USD 261 MISSION STATEMENT...........................................................................................................................4

USD 261 STATEMENT OF BELIEFS..............................................................................................................................4

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ....................................................................................................................5

ABSENCES ..................................................................................................................................................................5

ACADEMIC FREEDOM: BOE POLICY IAA ........................................................................................................5

ACCIDENT REPORTS ..............................................................................................................................................5

ACCOUNTING, THE TEACHER’S ROLE.............................................................................................................5

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC) ......................................................................................................6

ANIMALS AND PLANTS IN THE SCHOOL: BOARD POLICY ING................................................................6

ARRIVAL TIME.........................................................................................................................................................6

ASSEMBLY SEATING ..............................................................................................................................................6

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN: BOARD POLICY GARA..............................7

CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS......................................................................................................................................7

CLASS PARTIES ........................................................................................................................................................7

CLASSROOM AND HALL SUPERVISION............................................................................................................7

CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS .................................................................................................................................7

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS .............................................................................................................................8

COMPUTER USE BY STAFF: BOARD POLICY IIGB ........................................................................................8

COPYRIGHT LAWS..................................................................................................................................................8

COUNSELORS............................................................................................................................................................9

DAMAGE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY......................................................................................................................9

DETENTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................9

DRUG FREE SCHOOLS: BOARD POLICY GAOB..............................................................................................9

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DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: BOARD POLICY GAOA.....................................................................................10

EQUIPMENT: BOARD POLICY KGA..................................................................................................................10

EXCHANGE OR SALE OF ARTICLES ................................................................................................................10

EXTRA-DUTY ASSIGNMENTS.............................................................................................................................10

FACILITY USE.........................................................................................................................................................10

EMERGENCY DRILLS ...........................................................................................................................................11

TORNADO DRILLS WILL BE ANNOUNCED OVER THE INTERCOM. ................................................................................11

FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS: BOARD POLICY IFCB-R ........................................................................13

FIRST AID: BOARD POLICY JGFG & JGFG-R.................................................................................................13

FUNDRAISING .........................................................................................................................................................13

GIFTS: BOARD POLICY JL (SEE GAJ, KH) ......................................................................................................14

GRADE BOOKS........................................................................................................................................................14

GRADING PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................15

GRADING PROCEDURES – END OF THE YEAR FINAL GRADE CALCULATION ..................................15

GUIDED STUDY PERIOD ......................................................................................................................................15

HAWK BUCKS .........................................................................................................................................................15

HEALTH AIDE .........................................................................................................................................................15

HOMEWORK REQUESTS BY PARENTS ...........................................................................................................15

IN-SERVICE EDUCATION: BOARD POLICY GBRC .......................................................................................15

INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES: BOARD POLICY JCAB, JCAB-R, JCABB, JCABB-R, JCAC,

JCAC-R ......................................................................................................................................................................16

JCAB

SEARCHES OF PROPERTY .........................................................................................................................16

JCAB-R

SEARCHES OF PROPERTY ......................................................................................................................16

JCABB

SEARCHES OF STUDENTS .....................................................................................................................16

JCABB-R

SEARCHES OF STUDENTS ..................................................................................................................16

JCAC

INTERROGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED IN THE SCHOOLS ....................................................17

JCAC-R

INTERROGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS.................................................................................................17

JCAC-R

INTERROGATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS...............................................................................................17

INVENTORY.............................................................................................................................................................17

KEYS ..........................................................................................................................................................................17

LESSON PLANS .......................................................................................................................................................18

LIBRARY...................................................................................................................................................................18

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MAIL BOXES............................................................................................................................................................18

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL................................................................................................................................18

PAY CHECKS ...........................................................................................................................................................18

PHYSICAL FORCE: NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, ARTICLE XII: SECTON B.........................................19

POWERSCHOOL .....................................................................................................................................................19

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES – BOARD POLICY GAN, GAN-R............................................................19

PROFESSIONAL HOURS .......................................................................................................................................19

PROMOTION AND RETENTION .........................................................................................................................19

PURCHASES BY TEACHERS................................................................................................................................20

RACIAL HARASSMENT – BOARD POLICY (GAACA – EMPLOYEE & JGECA – STUDENT)................20

RECORDS..................................................................................................................................................................20

RESOURCE SPEAKERS: BOARD POLICY IFBH .............................................................................................21

SECURITY AND SAFETY: BOARD POLICY EBC ............................................................................................21

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST ...................................................................................................................................21

SEXUAL HARASSMENT – BOARD POLICY (GAAC – EMPLOYEE & JGEC – STUDENT).....................21

STAFF-STUDENT RELATIONS: BOARD POLICY GAF..................................................................................22

STUDENT SOCIAL EVENTS .................................................................................................................................22

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL ....................................................................................................................................22

TARDINESS ..............................................................................................................................................................22

TEAM PLANNING TIMES .....................................................................................................................................22

TELEPHONE SERVICE..........................................................................................................................................23

TOBACCO PRODUCTS, THE USE OF: BOARD POLICY GAOC...................................................................23

VIDEOTAPE USE IN THE CLASSROOM: BOARD POLICY IF-R .................................................................23

WEATHER--NO SCHOOL......................................................................................................................................24

WEEKLY BULLETINS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ............................................................................................24

WEAPON/INTRUDER ALERT PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................24

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SCHEDULE FOR 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

PERIOD 1

7:40 -

8:25 a.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 2

8:29 -

9:14 a.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:18 -

10:03 a.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

10:07 -

10:52 a.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

10:56 -

12:30 p.m. 94 MINUTES

(25 Minute Lunch Included)

PERIOD 6

12:34 -

1:19 p.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

1:23 -

2:08 p.m. 45 MINUTES

PERIOD 8

2:12 -

2:45 P.M. 33 MINUTES

(Guided Study Period)

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Middle School Office 554-2251

Campus

554-2236

Middle School Fax

554-2258

Freeman

554-2265

Superintendent

554-2200

Nelson

554-2273

Business Office

554-2201

Oatville

554-2290

Transportation

554-2213

Rex

554-2281

Alternative High School 554-2231

Ruth Clark

554-2333

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

Mr. Mike Alexander

Member

Mr. Glenn Crum

Member

Mr. Greg Fenster

Member

Mr. Phil Harris

Member

Mr. Seth Konkel

Member

Mrs. Susan Walston

Member

Mrs. Barbara Walters

Member

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

Dr. Mike Maurer

Principal

Mr. Shane Backhus

Asst. Principal/AD

Asst. Principal

Mrs. Kelly Younger

Asst. Principal

Mrs. Tammy Boes

Secretary

Mrs. Connie George

Secretary

Mrs. Misty Ling

Secretary

Mrs. Cindy Williams

Secretary

COUNSELING CENTER

Mrs. Julie Dombo

Counselor

Mrs. Judy Hollis

Secretary

Mr. Brad Johnson

School Psychologist

Mr. Keven McDonald

Counselor

Mr. Ron Reynolds

Counselor

USD 261 MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Haysville Public Schools, through professional learning communities, is to provide effective

instruction so all students learn and achieve to high levels.

“Caring, effective learning for all.”

USD 261 Statement of Beliefs

¨

We believe in USD 261 failure is not an option.

¨ We believe higher expectations yield higher results.

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¨ We believe in life-long learning.

¨ We believe kids can be successful with one caring adult.

¨ We believe learning is enhanced in a safe and orderly environment.

¨ We believe we should educate our students as if they were one of our own.

¨ We believe effective instruction and leadership are essential to student achievement.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students,

employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional

agreements with Unified School District #261 are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in

its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District #261 compliance with

the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact the Superintendent of Schools

or his/her designee, 1745 W. Grand, Haysville, Kansas, 67060, 316-554-2200. The Superintendent of Schools or

his/her designee has been designated by Unified School District #261 to coordinate the institution's efforts to comply

with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person may also contact the Assistant

Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations

implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.

ABSENCES

The negotiated agreement allows for sick leave for personal injury or illness. It may also be used for injury,

illness, death, or funerals in the immediate family. Personal business leave (a category of sick leave) can be used up

to 4 days each contract year. Two of these days may be used to transact business, which cannot normally be

transacted outside of the contract day, and one day of personal business leave may be used solely at the discretion of

the teacher. Requests for personal leave must be submitted in writing at least three days prior to the time of leave,

except in an emergency situation. (See the negotiated agreement for specific details).

If it is impossible for a teacher to meet his/her class because of illness or other unforeseen cause, please

contact the code-a-phone by 6:30 A.M. The number for the code-a-phone is 529-2371. Should you not be able to

contact the code-a-phone, you should notify the office by 7:05 A.M. at 554-2251. You may call the code-a-phone

number during the day if you know that you will not be in school the following day. A cause of absence report is to

be completed in the office on the morning of your return to school. This information is essential for payroll purposes.

Each teacher shall have detailed lesson plans, seating charts, attendance materials, grade book and other necessary

materials visible for substitute teachers. When it is necessary for teachers to be absent for an hour or two, whether it

is because of illness or professional duty, period substitutes will be assigned by the payroll clerk.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM: BOE Policy IAA

No arbitrary limitations shall be placed by teachers upon study, investigation, presentation and

interpretation of facts and ideas when pursued in accordance with the approved curriculum.

ACCIDENT REPORTS

All accidents, which occur on the school premises to either students or staff members, should be reported to

the health aide and to the administration immediately. The person who administers help at the scene of the accident

will make a written report. If a staff member is injured, Workman Compensation forms must be completed.

ACCOUNTING, THE TEACHER’S ROLE

Reporting absences correctly is very important. Records of all absences should be recorded in your grade

book through the means of PowerGrade on your laptop computer. This must be done on a daily basis so that all

attendance records are accurate. Exceptions to this practice need prior approval through the administration.

When a student is absent, his/her parent(s) should telephone 554-2251 before he/she returns to school. This

should normally be done on the day of the absence. Having one's parent call the school regarding an absence does

not guarantee an excused absence; it merely furnishes assurance that the parents know about the absence. An attempt

will be made by the attendance clerk to notify the parents whenever a student is absent. However, it is the

responsibility of the parents to see that their child is in regular attendance. The law is very specific that the parent(s)

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has the obligation to see that his/her child is in school. The school assumes that a student who is absent because of

illness will also be unable to work, to participate in an activity or to attend social functions later in the same day.

Whenever it is necessary for a student to be absent from school for a cause such as a dental or doctor appointment,

the parent must consult the principal before the absence occurs if they wish for the child to attend a school function

later that day. Students are to return to school after a dental or doctor appointment whenever possible with

verification from the doctor or dentist office. Absences, which are clearly unavoidable, are classified as excused and

the student is entitled to credit for make-up work if it is completed within the prescribed time limit. In general, two

days are allowed for each day of excused absence to complete make-up work. A maximum of five (5) days will be

allowed for any extended excused absence. The individual classroom teacher can make exceptions to this time-line.

Students are held responsible for learning what the make-up work is and for getting it in on time.

Our school must and will operate under the requirement of State of Kansas law 72-1113 (c) (1) "Whenever

a child is required by law to attend school and is enrolled in school, and the child is inexcusably absent therefrom on

either three consecutive school days or five school days in any semester or seven school days in any school year,

whichever of the foregoing occurs first, the child shall be considered to be not attending school as required by law. A

child is inexcusably absent from school if the child is absent therefrom all or a significant part of a school day

without a valid excuse acceptable to the school employee designated by the board of education to have responsibility

for the attendance of such child." Students less than 13 years of age who are in violation of this law will be reported

to Social and Rehabilitation Services. Students 13 or more years of age but less than 16 years of age who are in

violation of this law will be reported to the appropriate county or district attorney.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)

The alternative learning center is used for students who are disruptive to the learning environment in the

school. Students who receive a "discipline slip" should report immediately to ALC. Students who are assigned to

ALC will receive work to complete from their regular classroom instructors. This work may include classroom

assignments, review assignments, enrichment assignments and tests. The ALC supervisor will notify the sending

teacher when a student arrives with a discipline slip.

Teacher responsibilities for the alternative learning center:

1.

Three sets of classroom textbooks for your subject need to be checked out to the ALC room. These books

will be kept in the ALC room for the year. Reference books are available in the ALC room.

2.

Supplemental materials, handouts, etc., must be in the ALC room prior to the day starting on the day that

your student has been assigned to ALC.

ANIMALS AND PLANTS IN THE SCHOOL: Board Policy ING

With the prior approval of the principal, animals or plants may be brought to school for instructional

purposes.

If someone is injured by an animal or comes into contact with a toxic plant, the incident shall be

immediately reported to the administration by the supervising teacher. The principal shall notify the appropriate

persons.

ARRIVAL TIME

Teachers are required to initial the register located in the main office. Each teacher should arrive at least 30

minutes before the instructional day begins. Classrooms shall be opened at least fifteen minutes before the

instructional day begins. Teachers are expected to be available to students, parents, fellow teachers and

administrators until fifteen minutes after the instructional day ends. There are occasions of emergency when a teacher

will need to leave early. Please check with an administrator prior to leaving early on any day.

Teachers are required to check out and back in through the office on any occasion when they must leave

during the school day. This can be accomplished by signing out on the office register or by calling the office.

ASSEMBLY SEATING

Teachers are to be in control of their students in the assembly. Teachers are expected to sit with their class

during the assembly. Teachers will lead their class as they bring them to assemblies. This will minimize behavior

problems and make the program more pleasing to all in attendance.

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN: Board Policy GARA

The board shall adopt an exposure control plan, which conforms with current regulations of the Kansas

Department of Human Resources (KDHR).

The plan shall be accessible to all employees and shall be reviewed and updated at least annually. All staff

shall receive the training and equipment necessary to implement the plan.

CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS

Equipment of a permanent nature that costs more than $200 and would last more than 3 years must be

purchased through capital outlay funds. Forms for major purchase capital outlay items must be filled out completely

with the following information:

1.

Possible Vendor

2.

Catalog number

3.

Description of item(s) to be purchased

4.

Estimated cost

5.

Justification for need of the item(s) to be purchased

CELL PHONE/PAGER USE AT SCHOOL

A number of staff members carry cell phones and pagers to school for personal use. Ringers on cell phones

and pagers are to be turned off during classroom time so that learning opportunities are not diminished. Personal

calls should only be made during individual planning periods.

CLASS PARTIES

Class or activity parties are not to be scheduled on regular classroom time without the prior consent of the

administration. All classroom parties and/or incentive parties MUST follow the HMS building wellness policy.

CLASSROOM AND HALL SUPERVISION

Students should never be left in a classroom or other area without the supervision of a teacher. Classrooms

are to be locked whenever teachers are out of the room. When teachers leave classrooms for the day, the lights

should be turned off and the door locked. All teachers have the responsibility of monitoring the hallways both before

and after school and during passing periods. Teacher monitoring during these times should be in the area located just

outside of their classroom. Teachers may place a student temporarily in the hall during class time if the assignment is

for non-disciplinary reasons and the student will be in the hall for 10 minutes or less. Students should not be left

unsupervised in the hall for disciplinary reasons.

All instructional staff should address inappropriate behavior of students in the hall. Students should be told

to stop inappropriate behavior immediately. In most cases, this will resolve the situation. Should the student fail to

cooperate or if the behavior is totally inappropriate, the supervisor should send a written note to the office. The

person sending the note to the office needs to tell the student what and why they are making a report to the office.

Discipline consequences for repetitive minor hall disruptions will be as follows: First 2 incidents: warning;

incidents 3-4: 1 day ALC; incidents 5-6: 2 days ALC; incidents 7-8: 3 days ALC; additional incidents: out-of-school

suspension.

Discipline consequences for more serious hallway disruptions will be as outlined on the administrative

guidelines.

CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS

Each classroom teacher will establish expectations that will be enforced within their classroom. Students

who choose to disrupt the learning environment within the classroom will be dealt with in the following manner:

A.

Major Disruptions: This type of disruption will be referred to the ALC room with a "Discipline-Slip".

Consequences for these behaviors could include conferencing with the student and in many cases the parent,

in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension with a due process hearing

scheduled. The consequences at this level will be at the discretion of the administrator. The classroom

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teacher will make contact with the home for each discipline slip that they write.

B.

Repetitive Disruptions: These are the behaviors, which continually diminish the quality of education in the

classroom. The teacher will document the student behaviors and the strategies that he/she has used to

correct them. The teacher will determine when it is appropriate to schedule a conference with the student to

determine future expectations for the student in the classroom. The teacher will notify the parent of the

problem and let him/her know that future problems will result in a teacher assigned in-school suspension

from his/her classroom. Should an in-school suspension be enforced, a conference will be held during the

time of the suspension to establish a probation to be followed for the remainder of the class. Please note that

this conference will be held during the school day. The parties to be present during this conference will

include the student, parent/guardian, teacher, and administrator. A contract will be written during this

conference which outlines future consequences for the student disrupting the classroom.

Students will start over on classroom discipline every 12 weeks for classes that are 12 weeks in length.

Students will start over on classroom discipline every semester for classes that are either a semester or full year in

length.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Each classroom teacher is accountable for the climate that is established in his or her classroom. Expected

behaviors would include:

1.

Appropriate noise levels will be maintained.

2.

Students should be polite and not infringe on others, physically or emotionally.

3.

Students need to remain on task. Students should not be allowed to interfere with the

learning opportunities of others.

4.

Students should come to class prepared to work. They need to be on time and have appropriate

materials.

5.

Students should respect the property of the school and other students.

COMPUTER USE BY STAFF: Board Policy IIGB

Computer systems and networks are for educational and professional use only. Violation of this policy

would include, but not limited to: sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures; using obscene language;

damaging computers, computer systems or networks, including creating, uploading or downloading computer

viruses; violating copyright laws, or loading personal software on district computers; harassing, insulting, or

attacking others via computer networks; using others' usernames and passwords; trespassing in others' folders, work,

files or networks; intentionally wasting limited resources; employing district computers and networks for commercial

purposes; and giving out personal information over the Internet, such as full name and address. The district retains

the right to discipline any employee, up to and including termination, for violations of this policy.

Employees shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail, instant messaging, Internet

access, or other official communication systems. The school district retains the right to duplicate any information on

district computer systems or on any hard drive. Any e-mail, instant messaging, Internet access, computer application,

or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the administration.

Email, instant messaging, and Internet access shall be used primarily to conduct approved district business,

educational research, and educational purposes. Employees must use appropriate language in all messages.

Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to use the system according to these

guidelines or other guideline published by the administration.

No software, including freeware or shareware, may be installed on any district computer until cleared by the

network administrator. The administrator will verify the compatibility of the software with existing software and

hardware, and prescribe installation and de-installation procedures. Freeware and shareware may be downloaded

only onto workstation floppy disks or CD-ROM, not hard drives. Program files must have the network

administrator’s approval to be installed on any district server.

COPYRIGHT LAWS

Simplified usage guidelines indicating fair use for teachers:

Material:

Fiction

Stories

Poetry

Periodicals

Cartoons

Lectures

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Nonfiction

Essays

Chart

Sermons

Textbooks

Anthologies

Pictures

Speeches

Theses

Encyclopedias

Instructor's Copy:

1 chapter

1 story or

1 article

1 article

1 / book

1 / book

or essay

or issue

or issue

Multiple

1,000 word

2,500 word

250 word

2,500 word

same as

same as

excerpt

excerpt

excerpt

excerpt

above

above

or 10%

or story

or poem

or essay

Cumulative Use per Class per Term

2

2-3

2

3

2-3

2-3

(Source: Both policy and usage guidelines were reprinted from A Legal Memorandum, NASSP, Sept. 91)

COUNSELORS

The counselors serve to help students with any difficulties they are experiencing. The counselors also help

to organize and maintain an adequate record system, act as consultants for the testing program, and use tests and

other information to help students, parents and teachers. The primary responsibility of the counselors is to provide

assistance and support for individual students.

DAMAGE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any student who shall intentionally destroy or damage any school property, or who shall deface (by cutting

or with writing or pictures) any fence, furniture, building, or other school property shall immediately compensate for

such damage, or upon refusal, may be suspended from school until compensation has been made.

DETENTIONS

Students may be assigned to the after-school mandatory tutoring program. It is the responsibility of the

classroom teacher to notify the appropriate mandatory tutoring supervisor and the parent/guardian of the student

involved. Mandatory tutoring is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, from 2:50 – 4:00 p.m. Transportation is

provided for any student that normally utilizes that provision. Notice of the disciplinary action will be given by

telephone. It is the student's responsibility to find transportation home if they are not a bus rider.

DRUG FREE SCHOOLS: Board Policy GAOB

The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by school employees on school

premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226, 103 St. 1928.

As a condition of continued employment in the district, all employees shall abide by the terms of this policy.

Employees shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances,

or alcoholic beverages on district property or at any school activity. Compliance with the terms of this policy is

mandatory. Employees who are found violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law

enforcement officers. Additionally, an employee who violates the terms of this policy will be subject to any of the

following sanctions:

1. Short term suspension with pay;

2. Short term suspension without pay;

3. Long term suspension without pay;

4. Required participation in a drug and alcohol education, treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation program.

5. Termination or dismissal from employment.

Prior to applying sanctions under this policy, employees will be afforded due process rights to which they

are entitled under their contracts or the provisions of Kansas law. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the

right of the district to take any other disciplinary action, which is provided for in district policies or the negotiated

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agreement. This policy is not intended to change any right, duty or responsibilities in the current negotiated

agreement.

If it is agreed that an employee shall enter into and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the

cost of such program will be borne by the employee. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are

available for employees of the district. A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contact

persons for the program is on file with the board clerk.

Employees are responsible for contacting the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of

the program, and for enrolling in the programs.

A copy of this policy shall be provided to all employees.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Board Policy GAOA

Maintaining a drug free work place is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the

students of the district. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled

substance is prohibited in the district.

As a condition of employment in the district, employees shall abide by the terms of this policy.

Employees shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use controlled substances in

the workplace.

Any employee who is convicted under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring at the workplace

must notify the superintendent of the conviction within five days after the conviction.

Within 30 days after the notice of conviction is received, the school district will take appropriate action with

the employee. Such action may include, suspension, placement on probationary status, or other disciplinary action

including termination. Alternatively, or in addition to any action short of termination, the employee may be required

to participate satisfactorily in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a condition of

continued employment. The employee shall bear the cost of participation in such program. Each employee in the

district shall be given a copy of this policy.

This policy is intended to implement the requirements of the federal regulations promulgated under the

Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F. It is not intended to supplant or otherwise diminish

disciplinary actions, which may be taken under board policies or the negotiated agreement.

Maintaining a drug free workplace is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the

students of the district. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled

substance is prohibited in the district.

EQUIPMENT: Board Policy KGA

Requests for use of district equipment by individuals or outside organizations shall be submitted to the

superintendent. Any request shall be granted or denied pursuant to guidelines for using equipment developed by the

administrator and approved by the board. The superintendent may establish a deposit for use of school equipment

before it is removed from the school grounds or other district property. The deposit will be paid to the principal and

will be refunded when the equipment is returned in working order.

Personal Use

No district equipment shall be used by staff for personal reasons at school or away from its designated

station without the prior approval of the building principal.

EXCHANGE OR SALE OF ARTICLES

No student will be permitted to exchange personal possessions such as pens, jewelry, articles of clothing,

etc. Students will not be allowed to sell articles (candy, cookies, cards, etc.) on school property unless they are a

member of a school sponsored group and the sale has been approved through the principal.

EXTRA-DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

Staff members who are interested in working for pay at extra-curricular activities need to contact the athletic

director. The athletic director will assign workers for the activities. Pay for working these activities will be per

negotiated agreement.

FACILITY USE

All requests for use of school facilities outside of the normal school day need to be arranged through the

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office. A building usage form must be filled out to ensure that multiple groups are not assigned to the same areas in

the building. A building administrator must sign this form. Approval for such use of the building will be based upon

BOE policy. School activities will have first priority for school facilities.

FACULTY MEETINGS

Faculty meetings involving the total faculty will be held on a regular basis. It is the expectation of the administration

that all staff members be in attendance during these meetings.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Fire and tornado drills will be conducted on a regular basis.

Instructions for fire drills:

Fire drill instructions should be posted near the door of each classroom. Fire drills will be initiated with the sounding

of the fire alarm.

1.

Close all windows and doors. Do not lock the doors.

2.

Teachers will need to take their grade book and crisis handbook outside with them.

3.

Staff members need to accompany their class at least 100 feet from the building. The class should be kept

together and supervised at all times.

4.

Students should walk out of the building in a single file line. Students should walk fast,

but not run.

5.

Classes should not return to the building until an "all-clear" signal is given by an administrator.

6.

Once the "all-clear" signal has been given, classes should return to the building in an orderly fashion.

7.

Instructions for exiting classes:

The south multi-purpose room should exit using the south doors of the multi-purpose room.

D-Hall East Doors: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, D1, D3

D-Hall West Doors: C2, C3, C4, D7, D9

E-Hall East Doors: A5, A6, A7, A8, A10, B3, B5, B7

E-Hall West Doors: B4, B6, B10, C5, C6, C8, C9, C10

F-Hall East Doors: A9, A12, A14, B9, B13, B19, B20, F2

F-Hall West Doors: B12, B14, B22, C11, C12, C13, C14, C16, C19, C21

Back Side of Kitchen: C18

G-Hall West Doors: B23, B24, C20, C23, G1, G2, G4, G6, G8

H-Hall West Doors: C24, C26, H11, H13, H14, H15, H18

J-Hall East Doors: A23, A27, H1, H2, H6, J1, J4, K23, K24, K25

K-Hall North Doors: J6, J12, J13, J15, J17

L-Hall North Doors: J18, J19, J20, J21

8.

Alternative routes should be used if the primary exit is not accessible.

Tornado drills will be announced over the intercom.

Instructions for tornado drills should be posted near the door of each classroom. Teachers will accompany

their students when the tornado alarm sounds. Instructions for tornado drills include:

1.

Close all windows and doors. Do not lock the doors.

2.

Teachers will need to take their grade book, crisis handbook, and flashlight with them.

3.

Staff members need to accompany their class to their assigned area. The class should be kept together and

supervised at all times.

4.

Students should walk to their assigned area in a single file line. Students should walk fast,

but not run.

5.

Students should be seated, facing walls if possible, with their heads down and their hands covering their

heads for protection.

6.

Students should remain quiet at all times.

7.

Classes should not return to their classroom until an "all-clear" signal is given. The "all-clear" signal will be

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announced over the intercom.

8.

Once the "all-clear" signal has been given, classes should return to their classroom in an orderly fashion.

Students will not be released from school during a time of a tornado warning for any reason to anyone,

EXCEPT THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN who comes personally and requests that their son/daughter be

released. Telephone requests for students to be released will not be honored. Request for students to be released by

persons other than parents/guardians will not be honored. Please note this includes brothers, sisters, and other

relatives or baby-sitters.

Room

Shelter

Room

Shelter

A1

Girl’s Locker Room

C11

Boy’s Locker Room

A2

Girl’s Locker Room

C12

Boy’s Locker Room

A3

Girl’s Locker Room

C13

Boy’s Locker Room

A4

Girl’s Locker Room