2013-2014 Student Parent resource handbook District Goal for 2010-2015: All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education and career success. 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"#$%% &'#$(( ,()'%*! +,'&(- ". /-0-% /'&1 +2! #) +3 Rev. 2/20/13 KV (Arabic) Rev. 6-3-13 KV ! Diversity Statement: The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Title II Officer- Dr. Carl Mead, 503-591-4311 Title IX Officer- Title IX Officer - TBD - Please go to www.beaverton.k12.or.us for updated information District 504 Manager, Constance Bull, 503-591-4365 For prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging discrimination based on sex or disability, please refer to Administrative Regulation AC. For information on harassment complaint procedures, refer to Administrative Regulations GBN/JBA, GBNA or JFCF. (503) 672-3715  Jeff Rose, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools 16550 SW Merlo Road Beaverton, OR 97006 503-591-4401 FAX 503-591-4175 September 2013 Dear Students and Parents: The 2013-2014 school year promises us exciting success. After two short years of learning about our District and community, I can proudly say that we take extraordinary measures to maintain a safe and caring environment for our students. This is not an easy task. It takes intentional effort, dedicated staff and an engaged community. For all of our students to thrive, contribute and excel, we must maintain open lines of communication. We will hold high expectations for ourselves and seek continual improvement. Our students deserve the very best and it is up to all of us (our schools, families and community partners) to work together, to proactively seek solutions to whatever challenges we face. Every student needs to: • Have access to and succeed in challenging courses • Meet or exceed academic standards • Graduate from high school • Be fully prepared for the next step in the student’s future In order to successfully achieve these four objectives, it is imperative that we have a solid foundation of safety and student discipline at each of our 51 campuses. We cannot have quality-learning environments in our community’s schools without a high level of safety. We work together to have strong structures of support that guide and influence student behavior. The Beaverton School District has a history of effective student discipline that started with an emphasis on safety during the 199495 school year. Once again, this school, year a team of parents, teachers and administrators reviewed constructive comments received during the past year and revised the Student Parent Resource Handbook (SPRH). Our schools must continue to provide optimal learning environments for students. I am asking all District students and parents to form a partnership with our staff. Students - You will be able to take advantage of an outstanding education if you actively attend school, study hard and follow all the SPRH regulations. Parents - As partners, I ask that you send your children to school every day and that you and your child(ren) become familiar with this document. Our staff will be asking you to sign the Student Parent Resource Handbook Review Form in the back of this book. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Your support and commitment to District behavior regulations and the four objectives above are of great importance for your child’s education. All of our staff members join you in looking forward to a successful new school year. Sincerely, Jeff Rose, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools District Goal for 2010-15: All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education and career success. This page intentionally left blank. Beaverton School District Table of Contents Superintendent’s Message......................................................................................................................1 Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 3 School Board Members .......................................................................................................................6 Student Parent Resource Handbook Committee Members 2013-2014 ...........................................6 Strategic Plan for Beaverton School District ..................................................................................... 7-8 Career and College Readiness Strategies................................................................................................9 Student Parent Resource Guide Handbook Philosophy ................................................................ 10-11 Parents/Guardians Rights, Parent/Guardian, Family, and Community Involvement Accountability.....................................................................................................................................12 Students, Parents and Families, Teachers and other School Personnel, Community Members Admissions/Attendance.......................................................................................................................13 Admissions, Admission of Resident Students/Non-Resident Students, Early Entrance, Attendance, Attendance and Driver’s Permit and License Student Welfare............................................................................................................................ 14-16 Child Abuse, Accidents/Injury, School Grounds, Custodial/Non-Custodial Parents, Dress and Grooming, Emergency Closure, Student Services............................................................................................................................ 16-17 Health Services...........................................................................................................................16 Nutrition Services......................................................................................................................17 Transportation Services..............................................................................................................17 Uninvited Entry on a School Bus...............................................................................................17 Student Fines or Fees..........................................................................................................................17 Education Records........................................................................................................................ 18-21 Directory Information................................................................................................................18 Student Education Records - Definition.....................................................................................19 Transferring Education Records..................................................................................................19 Release of Personally Identifiable Information............................................................................19 Request for Amendment of Student’s Education Record............................................................20 Student Record Rights of Parents & Eligible Students to Inspect and Review.............................21 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment and the Elementary & Secondary Education Act..........21 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 3 Beaverton School District Table of Contents Use of Computer, Internet and Other Electronic Systems...................................................................22 Non-Discrimination...........................................................................................................................22 Bullying and Harassment....................................................................................................................22 Gang Activity......................................................................................................................................23 Disciplinary Procedures................................................................................................................ 23-26 Informal Discipline Procedures for Minor Infractions................................................................24 Formal Discipline Procedures.....................................................................................................24 Suspension Process, Expulsion Process Disciplinary Procedures: Special Education & Section 504.........................................................25 Search and Inspection Required Reports to Law Enforcement Agencies .......................................................................25 A Student’s Right to Hear His or Her Accuser............................................................................25 Due Process................................................................................................................................26 Disciplinary Action Guidelines - Range of Consequences...................................................................27 Student Conduct Offenses............................................................................................................ 28-45 Discipline Practices & Definitions................................................................................................ 46-48 Administrative Intervention.......................................................................................................46 Conference.................................................................................................................................46 Denial of Admission to Regular School Program........................................................................46 Denial of Admission to Regular School Program and Alternative Education Program for Weapons Violations..........................................................................................46 Disciplinary Reassignment/Detention........................................................................................46 Fire Marshall..............................................................................................................................46 Loss of Privileges........................................................................................................................47 Parent Involvement....................................................................................................................47 Peer Court..................................................................................................................................47 Public Safety Office....................................................................................................................47 Process for Assessing Risk...........................................................................................................47 Risk Investigation.......................................................................................................................47 Risk Assessment.........................................................................................................................47 Restitution.................................................................................................................................48 Student Driver’s License - Forfeiture...........................................................................................48 Cooperation With Law Enforcement Agencies.............................................................................. 48-49 Referral to Law Enforcement......................................................................................................48 Weapons - Reporting to Law Enforcement.................................................................................49 Search, Seizure, and Questioning........................................................................................................49 page 4  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Table of Contents Special Education and Section 504 .............................................................................................. 50-53 Discipline and Placement in Interim Alternative Educational Setting.........................................50 Disciplinary Removals for Up to 10 School Days.......................................................................50 Disciplinary Removals for More Than 10 School Days (Consecutive or Cumulative).................50 Manifestation Determination.....................................................................................................50 Removal to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting for Drugs, Weapons, or the Infliction of Serious Bodily Injury..............................................................................51 Child Find.................................................................................................................................52 Section 504................................................................................................................................52 Section 504 Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation and Placement.........................52 General Complaint Procedures...................................................................................................53 Alternative Education.........................................................................................................................53 Military Recruitment..........................................................................................................................54 Non School Materials Distribution.....................................................................................................54 Distribution by Students............................................................................................................55 Parentally Placed Private School Students............................................................................................55 Title I Schools.....................................................................................................................................55 Educational Opportunities for Pregnant and Parenting Students........................................................55 Alcohol, Tobacco, Narcotics, and Dangerous Drugs............................................................................55 Tobacco-Free Environment........................................................................................................56 Alcohol and Drug-Free Environment.........................................................................................56 Gang Information......................................................................................................................... 57-60 Warning: Gang Activity Form....................................................................................................57 Safety Contract: Prohibition of Gang-Related Behavior.............................................................58 Parents Guide to Gangs Brochure........................................................................................ 59-60 Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bully/Menacing Complaint Form..................................................61 School and Community Resources................................................................................................ 62-64 Index ........................................................................................................................................... 65-66 Formal Acknowledgement of Student Parent Resource Handbook Review.............................................67 Notes..................................................................................................................................................69 BSD School Calendar...........................................................................................................Back Cover 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 5 Beaverton School District School Board Members Anne Bryan Linda Degman Susan Greenberg Jeff Hicks LeeAnn Larsen Donna Tyner Mary VanderWeele Resource Handbook Committee Members 2013-2014 Rhett Boudreau, Assistant Principal, Mt. View Middle School Constance Bull, Special Education Attorney Lenore Carlson, System Support Specialist, Information & Technology Guadalupe Contreras, TOSA/ESL, ESL Welcome Center Colleen Conceicao, Support Contact, Teaching & Learning Brian Curl, Assistant Principal, Aloha High School Shawn Davitt, Assistant Principal, Five Oaks Middle School Barry Deal, Student Support Specialist, Teaching & Learning Ed Duenez, Counselor, Deer Park Academy Sgt. Darren Fletchall, Beaverton Police Lawrence Gillespie, Assistant Principal, Whitford Middle School Jessica Hull, SRO Officer, Beaverton Police Laurie Huntwork, Outreach & Engagement Specialist, Teaching & Learning Holly Lekas, SPRH Facilitator/Executive Administrator for MS Programs, Athletics/Activities & Title IX Officer, Teaching & Learning Kristin LeMon, Instructional Coach, Community School Sean Leverty, Hiteon Elementary, Student Supervisor Wei-Wei Lou, Administrator for ELL/Bilingual Programs, ESL Welcome Center Camellia Osterink, Attorney, Beaverton School District Aaron Parker, Elementary Science, TOSA, Teaching & Learning Brian Peerenboom, Student Supervisor, Highland Park Middle School Sgt. Robert Phillippi, Washington County Sheriff Department Claudia Ruf, Principal, Mt. View Middle School Glen Rutherford, Principal, Raleigh Park Elementary School Virginia Salinas, Parent Volunteer Sho Shigeoka-Equity Coordinator -Teaching & Learning Patrick Sliger, Facilitator, Special Education Kevin Sutherland, Director of Safety and Security, Public Safety Office, Beaverton School District Donna Tyner, School Board Member Paul Wandell, SRO’s Supervisor for BSD, Beaverton Police Kim Valetski, District Graphic Designer, Communications & Community Involvement Maureen Wheeler, Public Communication Officer, Communications & Community Involvement page 6  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for Beaverton School District Our vision: Students are at the center of our vision. Their individual achievement is our collective responsibility. ƒƒ We fundamentally believe that every single child has unique gifts and talents, and we are committed to help discover and develop them. ƒƒ Success belongs to each student and will not be predicted by race, ethnicity, family economics, mobility, gender, disability, or initial proficiencies. ƒƒ All children will have choices for their future success and will carry with them a life-long love of learning that enhances their lives and supports generations that follow. ƒƒ High standards and high expectations drive our students, our staff, and our community. ƒƒ Every staff member commits to professional growth, excellence, and success. ƒƒ We are strongly connected to our families and the local and global communities. Our mission: ƒƒ Engage our students in rigorous and joyful learning experiences that meet their individual needs so they may thrive, contribute, compete, and excel. The goal of our work: ƒƒ All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education and career success. Our core strategies: ƒƒ Develop a customized learning plan for every student that is relevant, current, and challenging. ƒƒ Hire, develop, and retain qualified, committed, and diverse staff throughout the District. ƒƒ Strengthen student learning experiences through teacher collaboration, student proficiency, differentiation, and common assessment. ƒƒ Employ technology to support innovation and excellence. ƒƒ Directly connect parents and the community to student learning and students to community life. ƒƒ Ensure a safe and caring learning environment for students and staff. ƒƒ Regularly review and improve the strategic plan and the implementation details that support it. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 7 Beaverton School District 2010-15 Strategic Plan for Beaverton School District The values we embrace: The following values are an integral part of everything we do at the District and are woven into every element of our strategic plan. ƒƒ Rigor. We set high standards and high expectations and relentlessly pursue success. ƒƒ Curiosity. A desire to understand, to know more, and to explore is the foundation of engaged learning. ƒƒ Diversity. Diversity is an essential asset of our community and a source of learning and opportunity in our schools. ƒƒ Equity. Student achievement belongs to each student and will not be predicted by race, ethnicity, family economics, mobility, gender, disability, or initial proficiencies. ƒƒ Balance. We nurture the whole child, promote joy and well-being among students, and our staff. ƒƒ A great place to work. We create an environment that nurtures passion for great work, collaboration, and leadership. ƒƒ Accountability. We manage resources wisely and create results that surpass the expectations of the community. ƒƒ Communication. Our communication is honest, clear, and transparent. ƒƒ Sustainability. We embrace our stewardship responsibility for our environment and our community, and manage our activities with future generations in mind. ƒƒ Scholarship. We are committed to learning that is life-long, self-directed, and community-supported. page 8  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District College and Career Readiness Strategies Strategy 1: Supportive inclusive learning environments ensure each and every student regardless of background, experiences success. Strategy 2: Effective instruction in a standards-based learning system (SBLS) ensures each and every student demonstrates mastery of K-12 learning targets. Strategy 3: Ongoing job-embedded collaboration strengthens the instructional core. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 9 Beaverton School District Student Parent Resource Handbook Philosophy The Beaverton School District is committed to providing safe and effective learning environments where all students experience success. The quality of education depends not only upon the responsibilities of students, but also upon the quality of relationships among students, families, teachers, administrators and other school personnel. The Beaverton School District strives to develop and implement policies and procedures that will: ■■ Assure students that they can learn in a safe and respectful environment and can be treated in a fair, consistent, and non-discriminatory manner. ■■ Ensure parental confidence in the ability of every school to provide a safe and inclusive climate. ■■ Help administrators, teachers, and other school personnel provide effective teaching and learning environments. This handbook details the expectations, responsibilities and rights of students, teachers, administrators, and parents/families as outlined by the state and federal guidelines. The intent of this resource handbook is to build partnerships with parents, guardians, families and students to ensure positive school experiences for all students. Parents and families are vital to the success of the school. They have the responsibility to reinforce the learning process at home, to encourage and model safe and respectful behaviors, to motivate their children to be interested in school, and to see that their children attend school regularly. Parents and families should expect the highest level of achievement of which their children are capable, and teacher performances which can elicit this level of achievement. Parents and families are welcomed and encouraged to confer with schools to find out how their children are progressing. It is our belief that parents and families play a critical role in ensuring a high quality education for their children. page 10  Student Parent Resource Handbook Teachers and all other school personnel should treat all students with the same respect and consideration that they expect from students. Teachers need to teach and model a consistent set of behavioral expectations that lead to successful learning experiences. Teachers should communicate with parents/guardians about school activities, positive accomplishments and any concerns they might have, and the ways in which parents and families can help their children succeed in school. Administrators have the responsibility for assuring that the educational needs of students are met and that all members of the school community treat each and every student with respect, dignity, and affirmation. They should clearly state their belief to students, parents, families, and staff that school is a safe, rigorous, and inclusive place for high quality teaching and learning. They should clearly communicate discipline policies that promote the development of a safe and positive school culture. If all stakeholder groups, namely students, parents, families, school personnel, and community members work collaboratively and creatively to develop and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive environment – if students work hard and aim high – if parents and families provide support and encouragement – if school personnel build meaningful relationships with students, provide quality instructional programs, and demonstrate strong commitment to high standards – then excellence can be achieved in the Beaverton School District. www.beaverton.k12.or.us Responsibilities Beaverton School District Parents/Guardians Have a Right to: a. Receive regular official reports of the student’s academic progress and attendance. b. Make recommendations and give input to educational planning. c. Request and be granted conferences with teachers and/or the principal. d. Receive explanations from teachers for student’s grades. e. Receive explanations of the application of the Range of Consequences. f. Read all school records pertaining to their students, within appropriate guidelines. g. Obtain full information on any rights referred to but not explained in this handbook. h. Under the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (also known as the No Child Left Behind Act), parents are entitled to information concerning the qualifications of their child’s professional classroom teacher and, if appropriate, any paraprofessional that is providing services. As parents, you are entitled to the following information: Parent/Guardian, Family, and Community Involvement Policy Reference: IGBC – Parent/Guardian, Family, and Parental Involvement The District believes that parent, family, and community involvement is critical as we partner to achieve maximum educational growth for each and every child and prepare them for lifelong learning. The District respects families as important decision makers for their children’s education. The District will establish a culture of best practices for parent/guardian, family, and community involvement in support of academic excellence for all children. Schools, families, and community must all be actively involved in the development and implementation of practices and procedures that are broadly inclusive and provide opportunities for all parents/guardians and families to become involved in their child’s education. 1. If your child’s teacher has completed the licensing standards which meet state requirements for the grades taught. 2. If your child’s teacher teaches under an emergency or provisional status. 3. The academic degree(s) or other professional certification of your child’s teacher. 4. If your child receives services from para-professionals and information about their training. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 11 Beaverton School District Accountability Students Students will show responsibility by ■■ coming to school each day ■■ knowing and following school rules ■■ working hard to do their best in class and in school work ■■ helping to keep their school safe ■■ asking for help when they need it ■■ showing respect for and cooperating with other students and adults ■■ reporting infractions of school rules to staff ■■ respecting race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment Parents and Families Parents will help children learn to take responsibility by ■■ having high expectations for their children as individuals ■■ ensuring their children attend school and be on time ■■ finding a place at home for school work and making sure work is completed ■■ helping their children learn and resolve conflicts in positive ways ■■ communicating and working with teachers and other school staff to support and challenge their children ■■ respecting school staff ■■ respecting race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment Teachers and other School Personnel Will help parents and students by ■■ respecting, encouraging and supporting them ■■ believing that all students can achieve and take action to create access for learning ■■ showing that they care about all students ■■ defining and communicating clear academic and behavioral expectations for students ■■ providing a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment ■■ creating an atmosphere of open communication for students seeking help ■■ communicating and working with families to support and challenge their children ■■ respecting race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment Community Members Community Members will help parents, students, and educators by ■■ respecting, encouraging and supporting them ■■ being active, contributing partners with the schools ■■ making Beaverton a safe and exciting place for them to live and work ■■ respecting race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment admissions/attendance page 12  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Admission of Resident Students Policy Reference: JEC – Admission JECA – Admission of Resident Students The District is committed to providing an educational program for all students living in the District. A student seeking enrollment in the District must meet all academic, age, immunization, and other eligibility requirements for admission as set forth in state law, board policy, and administrative regulations. Students and their parents should contact the school or District office for admission requirements. The District will not deny admission to students who are under expulsion from another school district for reasons other than a weapons policy violation, however they will uphold the conditions of expulsion for the designated time remaining for the expulsion. The District shall deny for at least one calendar year or from the date of the expulsion admission to students who are under expulsion from another school district for a weapons policy violation. Admission of Non-Resident Students Policy Reference: JECB – Admission of Non-Resident Students The Board reserves the right to accept/reject non-resident students based on availability of space, resources, personnel, appropriate programs and positive review of educational records. The District may enroll non-resident students as follows: 1. By written consent of the affected school boards. 2. Through the annual transfer process set out in Board Policy JECB. 3. By unilaterally admitting a student on a tuition basis. Early Entrance student transferring from a public school in another district. Students will be admitted to first grade if their sixth (6th) birthday occurs on or before September 1 of the year he/she first enrolls, or if the student is transferring from a public school in another district or private school and has a birth date on or before October 1, or if they have completed a successful year in public kindergarten the previous year and would be continuing their formal education. Special exemptions for early entry into kindergarten may be made for a student whose fifth birthday occurs after September 1 but not later than October 1 based on an analysis by a qualified professional of the student’s intellectual functioning. If a request is made to enroll a student in first grade who does not meet the requirements identified in Board Policy JEBA, the student will be enrolled in kindergarten. The student’s progress will be assessed no later than the end of the first grading period and a determination about placement will be made. Attendance Policy Reference: JE – Attendance All children between the ages of 7 and 18 years who have not completed the 12th grade are required to attend regularly a public full-time school of the school district in which the child resides, as provided under ORS 339.010. Efforts will be made by school officials to enforce the compulsory attendance laws of the state. Compliance, however, is a mutual responsibility of home and school. Students are expected to be punctual in reporting to classes and to attend regularly. The school will notify parents/guardians of irregular attendance or tardiness. ORS 581-023-0006(4), (6) requires school districts to withdraw from the school’s active enrollment, any student who is absent for ten (10) consecutive full days. Policy Reference: JEBA – Early Entrance JEBA-AR - Early Entrance Students will be admitted to kindergarten if their fifth (5th) birthday occurs on or before September 1 of the year he/she first enrolls or if he/she is a kindergarten 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 13 Beaverton School District Attendance and Driver’s Permit and License ORS Chapter 807 requires students to provide proof of school attendance to get a driver’s permit or license. If a student has ten (10) unexcused absences in a row or fifteen (15) days in a grading period, the Beaverton School District may provide attendance information to the Department of Motor Vehicles to have the student’s license suspended. All first time license or permit applicants will have to provide proof of attendance. There are allowances for waivers for hardship cases and home-schooled students. ORS Chapter 807 requires the Department of Transportation to deny issuance of a driver’s license to a person under age eighteen (18) unless the person meets one of the following: ■■ Has graduated from high school and can provide the Department with proof of graduation; or ■■ Has received a General Education Development (GED) certificate from a community college; or ■■ Provides the Department a document signed by the principal, or the designee of the principal, of the secondary school attended by the person that declares that the person is enrolled in secondary school; or ■■ Provided the Department a document signed by an authorized representative of the ESD or school district of the person’s residence declaring the person is being taught in private or home school; or ■■ Provides the Department a document indicating the person is exempt from compulsory school attendance. The principal or designee of the principal of a secondary school will provide documentation of enrollment status on a form provided by the Department of Transportation to any student at least fifteen (15) years of age and under eighteen (18) years of age who is properly enrolled in the school and who needs the documentation in order to apply for issuance or reinstatement of driving privileges. page 14  Student Parent Resource Handbook student welfare Child Abuse Policy Reference: JHFE – Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse JHFF – Reporting Requirements Regarding Sexual Conduct All District employees must report when there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused (ORS 339.375 and 419b.010). Records kept of observed indicators of abuse are considered part of the student records. Employees must report the information to their supervisor, building principal, or Superintendent, and will immediately report the information to the Washington County Department of Human Services or local law enforcement agency. The District will provide an annual training on the prevention, identification of child abuse and the obligation of school employees to report suspected child abuse for parents and legal guardians of students attending district schools. Annual training designed to help prevent child abuse will be made available to students attending district-operated schools. Accidents/Injury School personnel will seek emergency medical assistance, including ambulance transportation, when such services appear warranted. When services are secured by school personnel, the cost of the services remains the family’s responsibility. School personnel will attempt to contact the family or representatives as indicated on the emergency procedure card. It is the family’s responsibility to keep the emergency contact information current. Please call or write your school office with information changes. www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District School Grounds Custodial/Non-Custodial Parents Policy Reference: GCDA/GDDA – Criminal History Records Checks IICC – Volunteers KK – Visitors KGB – Public Conduct on District Property The District encourages parents to be involved in their child’s education and, unless otherwise ordered by the courts, an order of sole custody on the part of one parent shall not deprive the other parent of the following: The Beaverton School District encourages parents and all citizens to visit the schools throughout the school year. To help protect students and school property, and to prevent disruptive activity, school officials must know if any persons who are not members of the school staff or student body are in the school building or on the school grounds. Visitors and Volunteers Visitors and volunteers must check in at the office and secure permission to be on campus. Visitors and volunteers must wear an identification badge while on campus, which allows staff and students to know the office has approved their presence on campus. All visitors and volunteers are required to check out at the school office upon departure. All persons volunteering in the Beaverton School District must undergo a criminal background check. Persons seeking to submit for a background check may do so at: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/ volunteer/. Questions about background checks can be answered by the Office of Public Safety (503-591-1911). Volunteers shall operate under the direction of a licensed staff member and shall be within sight or sound of a licensed staff member while working with students. Violations, Criminal Trespass Disturbance of the educational process by students, parents and/or community members can result in the person being asked to leave school property. Furthermore, the person may lose the privilege of being on school district property for an indefinite amount of time. This trespass notice can be in writing or verbal. Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and Beaverton Police Officers have expressed discretion to exclude people causing disturbances on district property per intergovernmental agreement. Generally, District buildings are not “open to the public” under ORS 164.205 and entering or remaining in a building may result in an arrest for criminal trespass under ORS 164.245. 2013 - 2014 ■■ Receiving and inspecting school records and consulting with school staff concerning the child’s welfare and education; and ■■ Authorizing emergency medical, dental, psychological, psychiatric or other health care for the child if the custodial parent is, for practical reasons, unavailable. It is the responsibility of the parent with sole custody to provide any court order that curtails the rights of the non-custodial parent at the time of enrollment or any other time a court order is issued. Non-custodial parents will not be granted visitation or telephone access to the child during the school day. The child will not be released to the non-custodial parent without written permission of the custodial parent or in compliance with parenting time obligations outlined in a court order provided to the District. In the case of joint custody, the District will adhere to all conditions specified and ordered by the court. The District may request in writing any special requests or clarifications in areas concerning the child and the District’s relationship and responsibilities. Dress and Grooming Dress or grooming, whether in school or out, is the responsibility of the student and his/her parent/guardian. When dress and grooming disrupts or directly interferes with the learning process for the individual student and/or other students, or endangers the health or safety of members of the school community, it may become necessary to take corrective action. Please be aware of any specific dress codes or guidelines at your individual school and please refer to Code 10. Emergency Closure All Portland area media outlets including TV stations, KATU (2), KOIN (6), KGW (8), KPTV (12), radio stations, and FlashAlert.net will broadcast information about emergency closures. Once snow routes are called Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 15 Beaverton School District in the morning, they will remain snow routes in the afternoon. This holds true even if weather and road conditions improve. Parents can also check the Beaverton School District’s main webpage banner www.beaverton. k12.or.us for the announcements or the Safety page for updates on weather or emergency closures. student services Health Services Policy Reference: JHCA – Student Medical History JHCC – Communicable Diseases JHCD & JHCD-AR – Administering Noninjectable Medicine JHCDA – Administering Injectable Medicine Health Information Health information may be shared with school personnel on a “need to know” basis when information about your child’s health is necessary for school personnel to care for and respond to your child’s needs. It may be necessary to best serve the interests of your child that you sign a release of information between the school district and health care providers. Emergency Information The school must have a way to reach you in an emergency. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep emergency contact information up to date. Immunizations and Oregon Law Oregon law requires that students have a current school immunization record or a medical or religious exemption at school. The required immunization schedule can be found at: http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/pdf/parents/ parents_Vac.2012_2013.eng.pdf. Students not in compliance with the immunization requirements may not attend school and will be excluded. children who become sick or injured at school. You may call the school if you would like to meet with the nurse. Health Screenings Oregon law provides that vision and hearing screenings shall be done to help identify hearing and vision concerns. The school nurse oversees these screenings. If you do not want your child included in these screenings, you must submit a written request to the school each school year. Medication Administration At School The District recognizes that administration of medication to students may be necessary at school. All requests to administer medication to a student shall be made by the parent in writing, including written instructions for the administration of the medication. Medication provided to schools must be accompanied with original bottle /medicine package. Please obtain and read the Medication Information for Parents document and Medication Authorization Form from your school office. Self-Medication Self-medication is not allowed in grades K-8 except in cases where a student must carry such medication on his/her person for immediate access during a medical emergency. In grades 9-12, self medication of prescription medication is not allowed except in cases where a student must administer the medication during a medical emergency. Self-medication of non-prescription medication may be allowed. Please refer to Policy JHCD-AR for the specific requirements. Contagious Conditions To decrease the spread of contagious conditions in schools: ■■ Tell the school if your child has a contagious disease. ■■ Do not send your child to school with a rash or a fever. School Nurses The School Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) and is a key person for keeping students safe and well at school. The hours of the school nurse may vary and if the nurse is not available, staff are trained in first aid and can help page 16  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Nutrition Services The Beaverton School District’s Nutrition Services department nourishes minds by providing appealing, nutritious meals for students while they are in school. Good nutrition is essential in the learning process, and their mission is to help ensure students are ready to learn. Information regarding menus, meal accounts, and the USDA Free and Reduced Meal program can be found at: http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/departments/ nutrition-services/, or by contacting your individual school. Transportation Services Policy Reference: EEACC – Student Conduct on School Buses EEACC-AR – Discipline Procedures for District-Approved Student Transportation The District is responsible for children while on the bus, and our first concern is for the safe transportation of each student. Not following the posted instructions governing riding school buses may forfeit the student’s privilege to ride District provided bus transportation and may result in additional disciplinary consequences. The safe transportation of our students is a responsibility the Beaverton School District takes very seriously. Uninvited people entering our buses may pose a threat to our ability to keep our students safe. Therefore, we cannot allow uninvited students or adults, including parents, to board our buses. Uninvited Entry on a School Bus Uninvited people entering our buses could face arrest for Interfering with Public Transportation ORS 166.116 and/or Disorderly Conduct ORS 166.025. 166.116 Interfering with Public Transportation (1) A person commits the crime of interfering with public transportation if the person: a. Intentionally or knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or on a public transit vehicle or public transit station; 2013 - 2014 b. Intentionally or knowingly interferes with the provision or use of public transportation services by, among other things, interfering with the movement of, or access to, public transit vehicles. 166.025 Disorderly Conduct (1) A person commits the crime of disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, the person: a. Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior; b. Makes unreasonable noise; c. Disturbs any lawful assembly of persons without lawful authority; and d. Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a public way. student fines or fees Policy Reference: JN – Student Fees JN-AR – Student Fees and Charges In compliance with ORS 339.270, the District will: ■■ Send a written notice to parents and students at least 10 days in advance of withholding stating the District’s intent to withhold records until the debt is paid. ■■ The notification will include an itemization of the fees, fines or damages owed. ■■ The notification to parents will notify parents of their right to request a hearing. Annual notification will occur through the Student Parent Resource Handbook and the school handbooks. ■■ Records requested by another school district to determine a student’s appropriate placement may not be withheld. In addition, the District may: ■■ Exclude students from participation in extracurricular activities (e.g., athletics, music, and drama productions, rally, speech team, student government) if debts are not paid. ■■ Utilize a private collection agency to collect the debt. Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 17 Beaverton School District ■■ Waive the debt if the District determines that the student or the parent or guardian is unable to pay, payment of the debt could impact the health or safety of the students, the cost of providing notice exceeds the amount of the debt, or there are other mitigating circumstances. Students should return all resource materials and school equipment promptly and in acceptable condition. Students should promptly pay all fees, fines, and debts to the District (e.g., library charges, textbooks, locks, athletic equipment) in order to avoid consequences listed above. education records Policy Reference: JO – Education Records JOA – Directory Information JOB – Personally Identifiable Information Education Records The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are: 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within a reasonable period of time and without unnecessary delay and in no case more than 45 days after the District receives a request for access. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. The Beaverton School District is authorized to disclose information contained in the student’s education records to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is: a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement/school resource officers); a person page 18  Student Parent Resource Handbook serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task, including but not limited to an attorney, auditor, medical, educational or other consultant, or therapist; or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. “Legitimate Education Interest” is defined as a direct or delegated responsibility for helping the student achieve one or more of the educational goals of the District, or if the record is necessary in order for the school official to perform an administrative, supervisory, or instructional task or to perform a service or benefit for the student or the student’s family. “Directory Information” is personally identifiable information that is contained in an educational record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Subject to the above definition, the District has designated the following personally identifiable information in a student’s record as “directory information” and will disclose this information without prior written parental or eligible student consent: student’s name; student’s address; student’s home telephone listing; student’s image (example, photo, print, video); student’s teacher(s), class(es), and/ or classrooms(s); student’s current grade level; student’s gender; parent(s) name; parent(s) e-mail address; date and place of birth; major field of study; participation in officially recognized sports and activities; weight and height of athletic team members; dates of attendance; degrees or awards received; most recent previous school or program attended. In addition to the above, the District releases the names, addresses, and telephone listings of students to military recruiters for any branch of the United States Armed Forces, or to an institution of higher learning, that requests such information, unless the secondary student or parent requests that such information not be released without prior parental consent. The Beaverton School District will otherwise keep education records confidential in compliance with federal and state education records laws. Federal and state education records laws include various exceptions to confidentiality and Beaverton School District will disclose personally www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District identifiable information from education records pursuant to those exceptions. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) or eligible students shall notify your school principal in writing within 15 days of receipt of this notice if they do not want Directory Information released without their consent. Student Education Records - Definition Student education records are those records that are directly related to a student and maintained by the District, or by a party acting for the District. The District shall keep and maintain a permanent record on each student which includes the: A. Name and address of educational agency or institution; Release of Personally Identifiable Information Personally identifiable information from education records shall not be released without prior written consent of the eligible student or student’s parent/guardian(s) except as permitted by state and federal laws pertaining to education records. B. Full legal name of the student; ORS 336.187 requires a school district to disclose personally identifiable information, allowed to be disclosed by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), to court and state and local juvenile justice agencies. Disclosure under this exception must relate to the court’s or juvenile justice agency’s ability to serve the needs of a student prior to the student’s adjudication. H. Credits earned; Oregon Administrative Rule 581-21-0240, and corresponding District policy, required that we disclose personally identifiable information from education records to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena. Though your consent is not required as a matter of law, we are required to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent/guardian in advance of compliance with the subpoena in all cases. Such advance notice shall provide the parent/guardian with adequate time to petition the court or attorney issuing the subpoena with their objection to the subpoena. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901 2013 - 2014 C. Student birth date and place of birth; D. Name of parents/guardians; E. Date of entry in school; F. Name of school previously attended; G. Courses of study and marks received; I. Attendance; J. Date of withdrawal from school; K. Voluntary social security number; and, L. Such additional information as the District may prescribe. The District may also request the social security number of the student and will include the social security number on the permanent record only if the eligible student or parent complies with the request. Compliance with this request is on a voluntary basis. Transferring Education Records The District shall, subject to ORS 339.260, transfer all student education records, including any ESD records, relating to the particular student to the new educational agency when a request to transfer the education records is made to the District. The transfer shall be made no later than ten days after receipt of the request. A copy of the education records to be transferred shall be retained by the District in accordance with the following schedule: A. Records that the District determines by policy to be permanent records in accordance with OAR 581-21-250 (l) (i) shall be retained permanently; B. All records that show compliance with federal program requirements shall be retained for five Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 19 Beaverton School District years following the school year in which the records were created; C. All other records except minor referrals and supporting materials as described below shall be retained for three years following the school year in which the records were created; and D. Minor behavior referrals from staff, records of conversations, parent notes regarding student behavior, written behavioral agreements between the student and school, detention records, bus citations and other written descriptions of minor behavioral infractions which will not result in the identification of a student for special education services or the suspension/expulsion of the student shall be retained until the school year ends. Request for Amendment of Student’s Education Record If an eligible student or student’s parent(s) believe the education records relating to the student contain information that is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s rights of privacy or other rights, he/she may ask the building level principal where the record is maintained to amend the record. The principal shall decide, after consulting with the necessary staff, whether to amend the record as requested within a reasonable time after the request to amend has been made. The request to amend the student’s education record shall become a permanent part of the student’s education record. If the principal decides not to amend the record as requested, the eligible student or the student’s parent(s) shall be informed of the decision and of his/her right to appeal the decision by requesting a hearing. Student Record Rights of Parents & Eligible Students B. Request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights; C. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the applicable state or federal law authorizes disclosure without consent; D. Pursuant to OAR 581-21-410, file with the United States Department of Education a complaint under 34 CFR Part 99.64 concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of federal law; and E. Obtain a copy of the District policy with regards to student education records. Parents or eligible students may request that the District forward education records requested under OAR 581-021-0250 (l) (m) and (p) within ten days of receiving the request. District policy is located at the Administration Center, 16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, and copies may be obtained from the Administrators for School Programs or from the Administrator for Special Education. Requests may be made in person or by mail. These rights shall be given to either parent unless the District has been provided with specific written evidence that there is a court order, state statute or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation or custody that specifically revokes these rights. When a student becomes an eligible student, which is defined as a student who has reached 18 years of age or is attending only an institution of post secondary education and is not enrolled in a secondary school, the rights accorded to, and the consent required of, the parents transfer from the parents to the student. The District annually notifies parents and eligible students through this Beaverton School District Student Parent Resource Handbook of their rights. This notification states that the parent(s) or eligible student has a right to: A. Inspect and review the student’s education records; page 20  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Student Record Rights of Parents & Eligible Students to Inspect and Review The District shall permit an eligible student or student’s parent(s) or a representative of a parent or eligible student, if authorized in writing by the eligible student or student’s parent(s), to inspect and review the behavioral and education records of the student, unless the education records of a student contains information on more than one student. In that case the eligible student or student’s parent(s) may inspect, review or be informed of only the specific information about the student. The District shall not destroy any education records if there is an outstanding request to inspect and review the education record. While the District is not required to give an eligible student or student’s parent(s) access to treatment records under the definition of “education records” in OAR 581-21-220 (6) (b) (D), the eligible student or student’s parent(s) may, at his/her expense, have those records reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of their choice. If an eligible student or student’s parent(s)/guardians so requests, the District shall give the eligible student or student’s parent(s)/guardians a copy of the student’s education record. The District may recover a fee for providing a copy of the record, but only for the actual costs of reproducing the record. The District shall not provide the eligible student or student’s parent(s)/guardians with a copy of test protocols, test questions and answers and other documents described in Oregon Revised Statutes [(ORS 192.501 (4)]. The District may deny a request for a copy or copies of the education record when the District believes that a legitimate cause exists for such a denial, including, but not limited to, a request to copy the education record that would require the education record to be copied off District property or copied by an individual other than District personnel. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment and the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 USC Sec. 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education. PPRA is intended to protect the rights of parents and students in two ways: ■■ It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make instructional materials available for inspection by parents if those materials will be used in connection with a Department of Educationfunded survey, analysis, or evaluation in which their children participate; and ■■ It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors obtain written parental consent before minor students are required to participate in any Department of Education-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning: 1. Political affiliations; 2. Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his / her family; 3. Sexual behavior and attitudes; 4. Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parents; or 8. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with the Department of Education by writing the Family Policy Compliance office. Complaints must contain specific 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 21 Beaverton School District allegations of fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred. Parent(s) may remove their student from participation in: 1. Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information to others for that purpose; 2. The administration of any third party (nonDepartment of Education funded) survey containing one or more of the above described eight items of information; or 3. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is: (a) required as a condition of attendance; (b) administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advance; and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student, or of other students. The District will notify parents in advance of any activity described above. USE OF COMPUTER, INTERNET AND OTHER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS Policy References: IIBGA, IIGBA-AR – Electronic Communications JFCEB – Personal Communication Devices and Social Media The District believes that access to electronic communications devices and services is in the interest of all students. Parents may wish to restrict their students’ use of e-mail and World Wide Web services, however, doing so may result in student difficulty accessing key resources and completing research assignments in a timely and efficient manner. All students will be granted access to World Wide Web services and e-mail accounts at the start of each school year. page 22  Student Parent Resource Handbook Parents may request that access to these services be denied for the current school year. Requests should be made, in writing, to the school principal, within four school weeks from the start of the school year or student’s enrollment. non-discrimination Policy Reference: AC – Non-Discrimination The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Title II Officer - Dr. Carl Mead, 503-591-4311 Title IX Officer - TBD - Please go to www.beaverton.k12.or.us for updated information District 504 Manager - Constance Bull, 503-591-4365 For prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging discrimination based on sex or disability, please refer to Administrative Regulation AC. For information on harassment complaint procedures, refer to Policies GBN/JBA, GBNA or JFCF. bullying and Harassment Policy Reference: JFCF – Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/ Menacing/Cyberbullying – Students JFCM – Threats of Violence The District is committed to providing a safe, positive and productive learning environment for all students. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, bullying and cyberbullying, as well as teen dating violence by students is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated. Harassment and bullying means any act that substantially interferes with a child’s education that has the effect of physically harming the student or their property, placing a student in fear of physical harm to themselves or their property, or creating a hostile learning environment. www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Students are encouraged to report incidents of harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and teen dating violence to any staff member. The building principal or his or her designee will conduct a prompt investigation. The complaintant will be notified of the findings of the investigation and, as appropriate, that remedial action has been taken. GANG ACTIVITY Policy Reference: JFCEA – Secret Societies – Gangs The District takes gang behavior in our schools and at school-sponsored events very seriously. Gang related behavior creates a climate of violence and disruption in our schools that causes students and staff to feel unsafe. It may also put the students engaged in gang behavior at risk of violent attacks by rival gang members. A “gang” is defined as a group that identifies itself through the use of a name, unique appearance or language, including hand signs, the claiming of geographical territory or the espousing of a distinctive belief system that frequently results in criminal activity. Please refer to “Gang Activity Warning” on pg. 57 “Safety Contract” on pg. 58, and “Parents Guide to Gangs” on pg. 59. For additional information and materials regarding gang related activity, please visit http://www.nationalgang center.gov/ DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Policy Reference: JG – Student Discipline JGD/JGE – Suspensions and Expulsions JGD/JGE-AR – Suspensions and Expulsions The following can be used by staff for guidance and also provides information to parents on how the consequences will be applied: When administering disciplinary action, school officials will take into account the attitude of the child and any mitigating circumstances. The attitude of the 2013 - 2014 child may be characterized in one of the following three ways: 1. Negligent: The child should have known of the negative effect of the behavior. 2. Reckless: The child knew of the probable negative effect of the misbehavior, but did not care. 3. Intentional: The child intended the negative results of misbehavior. Mitigating circumstances may include: a. age b. self - defense c. lack of knowledge of rules d. provocation e. inability to reason f. disability Disciplinary consequences can range from informal talks to expulsion. Imposed consequences for misbehavior may include loss of time, loss of freedom, or loss of privilege. Examples of loss of time would be a timeout, withdrawal of recess, or requirement to stay after school. Loss of freedom might involve an educational assistant requiring a student to check with him/ her every five minutes on the playground or accompany him/her on the playground, or restriction to a certain area of a playground. Loss of privilege could include withdrawal of library privileges, alternative setting/ timeout from class, temporary or permanent suspension of bus riding privileges, suspension from school or expulsion. The building principal will establish rules governing behavior at each school, and inform school employees of allowable consequences. Principals will also make provisions for documentation of misbehavior and consequences that apply. There will be documentation in the student’s behavioral records file of expulsion, long suspension, or alternative setting/timeout. Principals will maintain written documentation of disciplinary action. Expulsions shall be recommended only by the school principal to the appropriate Executive Administrator. District procedures provide for written notification to the student’s parents, identification of alternative education options (in appropriate Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 23 Beaverton School District circumstances), and information concerning the right to an expulsion hearing. The student will be suspended by the principal pending expulsion. The Administrator’s decision, or if a hearing has been requested, the decision by the hearing’s officer, will be communicated to the Superintendent. If the student and/or parent believe there has been a violation of due process, they may appeal the decision to the School Board. Informal Discipline Procedures for Minor Infractions Discipline for a minor infraction may be handled without parental notification and may result in the administration of less severe consequences. Each school will establish appropriate consequences for minor disciplinary infractions. Parents are encouraged to contact staff about questions and concerns related to discipline or consequences. Principals and teachers are encouraged to contact parents regarding student behavioral concerns. Formal Discipline Procedures More formal discipline procedures will involve parental notification and may result in the following consequences. a. Suspension Process Suspension (in or out of school) temporarily removes from a student the right of attending school or school activities and/or being on District school property. After reviewing available information, suspensions may be made by the principal or assistant principal with the approval of the principal. The length of the suspension shall be determined by the severity of the act and previous behavior of the student. Unless an emergency situation exists relating to health or safety, the student shall receive prior notice of suspendable conduct as set forth herein and pursuant to District policy, specification of individual charges against the student, and an opportunity to present his/ her view of the alleged misconduct. The suspending administrator may postpone these procedures if there is a risk that harm will occur if the suspension does not take place immediately. In all cases, an administrator will notify the parent/guardian by letter and, when possible, by telephone, and the procedure for reinstatement will be explained. There is no appeal process beyond the school principal. page 24  Student Parent Resource Handbook The period of suspension is not to exceed a maximum of ten (10) school days. In specific circumstances, a suspension may be continued until some specific pending action occurs such as physical or mental examination or incarceration by court action. In cases involving use of alcohol/drugs, possession of alcohol/drugs, or being under the influence of alcohol/ drugs, up to a ten (10) school days suspension period will be imposed. b. Expulsion Process Expulsion is the termination of the student’s right to attend school, school activities, and/or be on any School District property for a substantial period not to extend beyond one calendar year. Expulsions shall be recommended only by the school principal to the appropriate Executive Administrator. District procedures provide for written notification to the student’s parents, identification of alternative education options (in appropriate circumstances), and information concerning the right to an expulsion hearing. In case the parent or student have difficulty understanding the English language or have other serious communication difficulties, the District will provide an interpreter. The student will be suspended by the principal pending expulsion. The Administrator’s decision, or if a hearing has been requested, the decision by the hearing’s officer, will be communicated to the Superintendent. If the student and/or parent believe there has been a violation of due process, they may appeal the decision to the School Board. In cases where the student brings a firearm or dangerous weapon to school or is in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at school, the expulsion period will be no less than one calendar year in length unless a modification is warranted. www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Disciplinary Procedures: Special Education & Section 504 Special procedures must be followed if a disabled student is suspended or expelled, and a relationship is shown between the behavior and the disability. (See “Special Education and Section 504” on pg. 50) If an expulsion hearing is requested, the student will be permitted to have a representative present at the hearing to advise and to present arguments. The representative may be an attorney or parent. The school district’s attorney may be present. The student will be afforded the right to present his/ her version of the charges and to introduce evidence by testimony, writings or other exhibits at the expulsion hearing. Finally, the student will be permitted to be present and to hear the evidence presented by the District. For students with disabilities, the right to due process is extended through IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. c. Search and Inspection If school officials have reasonable suspicion to believe that a student either personally possesses or is in possession of some item that poses an immediate threat to the safety of the student, the official, or others at school, they are authorized to search the student and his/her personal property, or any School District property used by the student, and seize any items deemed injurious or detrimental to the safety, health, and welfare of the students and staff. Likewise, school officials may seize any item the school official believes demonstrates a violation of a law or school rule. Students are prohibited from using or possessing dangerous weapons, firearms, ammunition, hit or threat lists, dangerous instruments, and/or hazardous or explosive materials or devices. On a random basis, drug sniffing dogs may be used to search lockers and vehicles, to detect contraband and violations of school rules and criminal laws. To further protect students and provide a safer school environment, random inspections of lockers and other student storage areas may also occur at anytime. These areas remain in the possession and control of the school 2013 - 2014 when they are assigned for student use. Students may use student storage areas for the limited purpose of temporarily keeping items needed for classes and other school activities. Students shall expect that lockers and other student storage areas will be inspected by the school from time to time without prior notice to assure that such areas are not being used for any unauthorized purpose. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in lockers and student storage areas. Prohibited items will be removed and held by the school. Any items removed during an inspection will be returned to the student, the student’s parents or held for the police as necessary. Students will be disciplined if any prohibited items are found. Items held or confiscated by the school will be evaluated for return to the proper owner upon completion of an investigation or a disciplinary action. Contraband or unlawful items, the possession of which violate the Beaverton School District Student Parent Resource Handbook, Beaverton School District policy, state laws, and/or federal laws shall not be returned to the student or to any representative of the student; such items shall be turned over to law enforcement officials. Other items left unclaimed after an investigation or disciplinary action will be disposed of by the school. Required Reports to Law Enforcement Agencies Violations of the District’s rules related to guns and dangerous weapons, vandalism, the intentional or reckless destruction of material amounts of school property and causing severe bodily injury must be reported to the police. A school official shall inform the appropriate law enforcement agencies when a student is suspected of committing other illegal acts on the school campus or at a school-sponsored activity. A Student’s Right to Hear His or Her Accuser a. Complaints and Accusations Made by Staff Members: A student may hear directly from the teacher or other staff member the specific complaints or descriptions of unacceptable behavior. Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 25 Beaverton School District b. Complaints and Accusations Made by Other Students: In recognition of the special jeopardy in which student witnesses may be placed, and considering the possible traumatic affects on a student witness of adversary proceedings, the complaining student may not be required to face the accused nor to have his/her identity revealed. When it is determined that a complaining student ought not face the accused, a school official may then become the official complaintant. However, extreme care must be exercised by school officials to ensure that a student is not unjustly disciplined based on false or on hearsay evidence. Student witness anonymity may not be protected in expulsion hearings or legal proceedings involving attorneys, police officers, and/or court officials. Due Process This handbook explains the major areas of inappropriate conduct and the consequences that may result for those students who do not follow the rules. All students are entitled to due process as it relates to discipline. In general, this means that no action will be taken against a student until the student has an opportunity to explain his/her version of the event after hearing the charges. When a student or the student’s parent or guardian does not understand English, an adult interpreter shall be used. There are also procedures which students and parents/guardians must follow if they do not agree with the school’s actions. page 26  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District DISCIPLINARY PRACTICE GUIDELINES – RANGE OF CONSEQUENCES We expect, encourage and trust our students to be safe and make healthy decisions regarding their behavior. When students make poor decisions, there are consequences for their actions. The following chart shows the consequential actions which may occur for each infraction. A minimum to maximum range is listed, as well as disciplinary action for first or repeated occurrences. (See Disciplinary Practices, pg. 46.) Students are held accountable to rules/expectations at school, while traveling to and from school, at school-sponsored events, while at other schools in the District, and while off campus whenever such conduct disrupts or interferes with the discipline or general welfare of the school. Oregon Revised Statutes 339.250 states it is the duty of the student to comply with rules for the government of the school. Oregon Administrative Rule 581-021-0055, and Beaverton School District Board Policy JG and JGD/JGE support expulsion recommendation. School officials consider the student’s behavior record, as well as the function of the behavior, prior to taking action. The action taken shall be commensurate with the inappropriate behavior. If a student has repeated or been involved in inappropriate conduct, then consequential action may be the maximum action listed. In the case of severe violation of rules, the consequential action may extend beyond these guidelines, even for the first offense. For students with disabilities eligible under IDEA and/or Section 504, behavioral consequences will be consistent to the requirements of IDEA and Section 504. (See Special Education and Section 504, pg. 50.) Successful disciplinary practices have the following characteristics: 1. They are explicit, reasonable, and timely. 2. They are logical, fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate. 3. They include a variety of prevention and intervention measures. 4. They provide the opportunity for parent/family and student participation. 5. They respond to individual differences among students with insight and sensitivity. 6. They ensure the opportunity for students to obtain an education. 7. They address the needs of the student who engage in the misconduct, the needs of those who were affected by the misconduct, and the needs of the overall school community. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 27 Beaverton School District OFFENSE OCCURRENCES First Alcohol Repeated MINIMUM Suspension Expulsion MAXIMUM Expulsion Expulsion Code 1 - pg. 32 Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified Assault First Repeated Suspension Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Code 2- pg. 34 Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified Automobile Misuse First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Loss of Privileges Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Suspension Dangerous Drugs First Repeated Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Code 7 - pg. 36 Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified Defiance of Authority First Repeated Conference Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct First Admin. Intervention Expulsion Code 9 - pg. 37 Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion Disruptive Appearance/Student Dress First Admin. Intervention Suspension Code 10 - pg. 37 Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion Extortion First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Code 3 - pg. 34 Bullying/Harassment Code 4 - pg. 35 Bus Misconduct Code 5 - pg. 35 Closed Campus Code 6 - pg. 36 Code 8 - pg. 37 Code 11 - pg. 37 page 28  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District OFFENSE Fighting Code 12 - pg. 37 OCCURRENCES First Repeated MINIMUM Suspension Suspension MAXIMUM Expulsion Expulsion First Suspension Repeated Expulsion Fire Marshal and Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion Fire tools/Ignition Sources First Admin. Intervention Suspension Code 14 - pg. 38 Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Forgery, Lying or Academic Integrity First Parent Involvement Suspension Code 15 - pg. 38 Repeated Detention Expulsion Gambling First Repeated Admin. Intervention Conference Suspension Suspension First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Loitering (After School Supervision) First Conference Code 18 - pg. 38 Repeated Conference Parent Involvement Suspension Medication First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Conference Suspension Suspension Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Fire Setting/Attempted Fire Setting/Fire Play Code 13 - pg. 38 Code 16 - pg. 38 Lewd Conduct/Profanity Code 17 - pg. 38 Code 19 - pg. 39 Physical Altercation Minor Code 20 - pg. 39 Recklessly Endangering Code 21 - pg. 39 Secret Societies/Gangs Code 22- pg. 39 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 29 Beaverton School District OFFENSE OCCURRENCES Sexual Harassment Code 23 - pg. 40 Tardiness . Code 24 - pg. 40 MINIMUM MAXIMUM First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Conference Conference Suspension First Admin. Intervention Repeated Parent Involvement Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Threats/ Menacing/ Hate Lists First Parent Involvement Expulsion Code 27 - pg. 42 Repeated Suspension Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.327 Tobacco First Repeated Technology Misuse Code 25 - pg. 41 Theft Code 26 - pg. 42 Code 28 - pg. 42 Trespassing Code 29 - pg. 43 Unexcused Absence Code 30 - pg. 43 Vandalism Code 31 - pg. 43 Weapons: Dangerous or Deadly, Other than Firearms, Knives and Explosive Devices Code 32 - pg. 43 page 30  Conference Disciplinary Reassignment / Detention Suspension Suspension First Admin. Intervention; Repeated Parent Involvement Trespass Notice; Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Suspension First Repeated Conference Expulsion Disciplinary Expulsion Reassignment/Detention Any Suspension Expulsion Repeated Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District OFFENSE Weapons: Explosive Devices Code 33 - pg. 44 Weapons: Firearms Code 34 - pg. 44 Weapons: Knives AND LookAlike Knives Code 35 - pg. 44 OCCURRENCES Any Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 First Parent Involvement Expulsion Repeated Suspension Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 Repeated WEAPONS: OTHERS Code 37 - pg. 45 2013 - 2014 MAXIMUM First Expulsion Expulsion Repeated Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 Weapons: Look-Alike Explosive Any Devices, Firearms, or Other Dangerous or Deadly Weapons Code 36 - pg. 45 MINIMUM Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 First Parent Involvement Repeated Suspension Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 31 Beaverton School District STUDENT CONDUCT OFFENSES OFFENSE . OCCURRENCES First MINIMUM Suspension Expulsion Repeated Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified Code 1 MAXIMUM Expulsion Using, possessing, taking affirmative action to possess, sell, distribute, share, or willingly remain in a place where you knowingly permit others to sell, keep or use alcohol; or being under the influence of alcohol; or the use, possession, selling, distribution of any substance promoted as alcohol. Alcohol and/or Dangerous Drugs Use, Possession and/or Intent to Possess Students who possess, or take affirmative action to possess drug paraphernalia and/or use, possess or take affirmative action to possess or are under the influence of dangerous drugs and/or alcohol at school, while traveling to and from school, at school sponsored events, while at other schools in the District, and while off campus whenever such conduct has a direct effect on the discipline or general welfare of the school, are subject to immediate suspension and/or expulsion. The student is also subject to additional educational programs and obligations established by the District. For drug and alcohol offenses committed by students with disabilities on IEP’s, special education discipline due process protections must be followed. (See Special Education and Section 504, pg. 50). Note that for a student with a disability under Section 504 who is currently engaged in the illegal use of drugs or alcohol, a school may take any disciplinary measures pertaining to the use of possession of illegal drugs or use of alcohol as is taken for students without disabilities. No manifestation determination or due process procedures are required. However, a student with a disability under Section 504 who is not currently engaged in the illegal use of drugs or alcohol who commits a drug/alcohol offense, such as the possession, sale or distribution of drugs or alcohol, is afforded Section 504 protections, including a manifestation determination and due process procedures. First Offense The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Notify and request a conference with the parents/guardians of the student. 2. Suspend the student for the violation of the District rules for up to ten (10) school days, with the expulsion recommendation pending. 3. Turn over all drug-related evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agency. 4. Require that for the student to be readmitted into the District educational programs, an evaluation be performed by a District approved third party, off campus, at the parent’s expense. The results of the evaluation and/or chemical dependency Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 treatment, if required, must be submitted to the principal or designee for consideration. The student and parents/guardians must agree to fulfill the recommendation of the evaluator and submit necessary progress reports to the principal or designee. The student and parents/guardians must agree to fulfill the recommendation of the evaluator if Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 treatment for chemical dependency is recommended. They must also agree to fulfill the treatment plan until they are exited from treatment by the provider. They must also agree to the exchange of progress reports to the principal or designee with the treatment provider. Those students who enter Level 1 or higher treatment for chemical dependency are not required to enroll in the Beaverton School District Insight classes. page 32  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Recommendation for expulsion will be made if the student who is diagnosed as “no treatment recommended” fails to attend the required Beaverton School District’s Insight classes. Refer to InSights “What Every Parent Needs to Know!” If the student’s parents/guardians refuse to permit the evaluation and/or Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 chemical dependency treatment, if recommended, a recommendation to the Executive Administrator for expulsion for a minimum of four (4) weeks or a maximum of up to the full extent of the law. Second Offense and/or Subsequent Offenses The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Notify and request a conference with parents/guardians of the student. 2. Suspend the student for the violation of the District rules for ten (10) school days pending a recommendation to expel up to the full extent of the law. 3. Notify appropriate law enforcement. 4. Turn over all drug related evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Any second offense that occurs after 36 months of a first offense shall not be recognized by the District as a second or subsequent offense. Distributing/Sharing Students who share and/or distribute alcohol or other dangerous drugs to other students or persons at school, while traveling to and from school, at school sponsored events, while at other schools in the District, and while off campus whenever such conduct has a direct effect on the discipline or general welfare of the school are subject to immediate suspension and/or expulsion. The student is also subject to additional educational programs and obligations established by the District. First Offense The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Notify and request a conference with the parents/guardians of the student. 2. Suspend the student for the violation of District rules for ten (10) school days, pending a recommendation to expel for a minimum of four (4) weeks or a maximum of up to the full extent of the law. 3. Notify appropriate law enforcement/ juvenile agency. 4. Turn over all drug related evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agency. 5. Require that for a student to be readmitted into the District educational programs, a chemical abuse evaluation be performed by an approved third party, off campus, at the parent’s expense. The results of the evaluation and/ or chemical dependency Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 treatment, if required, must be submitted to the principal or designee. The student and parents/guardians must agree to fulfill the treatment plan of the evaluator and submit a release of information regarding attendance and progress to the principal or designee. When the agreed upon recommendations have been completed to the principal’s satisfaction, the expulsion recommendation may be reduced to a period of not less than four (4) weeks. If the student or parent/guardian refuses to permit the evaluation and/or Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 chemical dependency treatment, if recommended, a recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Executive Director for up to the end of the term or to the full extent of the law. If the assessment does not recommend treatment, upon readmittance into school, a student shall be required to attend the Beaverton School District Insight classes or a District approved alternative. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 33 Beaverton School District Second Offense and/or Subsequent Offenses The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Notify and request a conference with parents/guardians of the student. 2. Suspend the student for the violation of the District rules for ten (10) school days pending a recommendation to expel up to the full extent of the law. 3. Notify appropriate law enforcement. Any second offense that occurs after 36 months of a first offense shall not be recognized by the District as a second or subsequent offense. Selling Students who sell alcohol and/or other dangerous drugs to another student or person at school, while traveling to and from school, at school sponsored events, while at other schools in the District, and while off campus, whenever such conduct has a direct effect on the discipline or general welfare of the school, shall be expelled from the School District up to the full extent of school rules and the law. Alternative Placement/Special Education All students expelled for any drug or alcohol violation will be given the opportunity to choose two alternative placements to continue their education. The appropriate placement for students eligible for special education services under IDEA will be determined at an IEP meeting by the student’s IEP team. Students who are eligible for services under Section 504 will be reevaluated and have their 504 plan reviewed prior to a change in placement. OFFENSE Assault OCCURRENCES First MINIMUM Suspension Code 2 Repeated Suspension Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified MAXIMUM Expulsion Expulsion Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury to another. (See Codes 12 & 20: Fighting and Physical Altercation Minor) Automobile Misuse Code 3 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Not following rules and regulations concerning vehicles on school premises. Students driving licensed motor vehicles shall register the vehicle with the school office and should park in the designated areas. Registered cars are not to be used during the school hours without parental permission and/or school authorization. Only high school students are permitted to drive a motor vehicle to school. (See Attendance and Driver’s Permit and License, pg. 14) Student Driver’s License - Forfeiture Students who are at least fifteen years of age may have their driver’s license suspended for no more than one year if they are suspended or expelled under the following conditions: 1. Bringing a weapon to school; 2. Suspended or expelled at least twice for: ■■ assaulting or menacing a District employee or another student; page 34  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District ■■ willful damage or injury to District property; ■■ use of threats, intimidation, harassment or coercion against a District employee or another student. Should a student again be expelled or suspended for any of these reasons after the suspension of the driver’s license for one year, the School District may request suspension of driver’s privileges or the right to apply for driving privileges until the student is twenty-one years of age. A meeting with the parent or guardian will be held prior to submitting such request to the Department of Transportation. A student may appeal District decisions regarding driving privileges under established due process procedures for suspensions and expulsions. Bullying/Harassment Code 4 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion (See Code 23 & 27: Sexual Harassment and Threats/Menacing/Hate Lists) “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance that may be based on, but not limited to, the protected class status of a person, having the effect of: 1. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property; 2. Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property; 3. Creating a hostile educational environment including interfering with the psychological well being of the student. “Cyberbullying” is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses or is otherwise intended to harm, insult or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner under a person’s true or false identity. In addition, any communication of this form which substantially disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environment may also be considered cyberbullying. Students will refrain from using personal communication devices or district property to harass or stalk another. Reports of bullying, as defined in the handbook, MAY be reported to the SRO of the involved school. Bus Misconduct Code 5 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Loss of Privileges Expulsion Expulsion Not following the posted instructions governing riding school buses may forfeit the student’s privilege to District provided bus transportation and may result in the stated consequential actions. Bus Misconduct The bus driver is responsible for the safety of the students, and staff members are responsible for maintaining order during field trips and establishing departure times unless hazardous conditions exist. Video cameras may be used on District transportation vehicles transporting students to and from school and/or extracurricular activities. The following is a list of rules and regulations posted in each school bus. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 35 Beaverton School District The student who refuses to obey promptly the directions of the driver, or refuses to obey regulations, may receive a bus citation, forfeit his/her privilege to ride on the bus, and/or may receive consequential actions from the Range of Consequences, as described in the Student Parent Resource Handbook. 1. The student is prohibited from fighting, wrestling, or what is defined as other boisterous activities. 2. The student shall use the emergency door only in case of emergency. 3. The student shall be on time for the bus both morning and evening. 4. The student shall not bring animals (except approved guide animals), glass, firearms, weapons, or other potentially hazardous material on the bus. 5. The student shall remain seated while the bus is in motion. 6. The student may be assigned a seat by the bus driver. 7. When necessary to cross the road, the student shall cross in front of the bus or as instructed by the bus driver. 8. The student shall not extend his/her hands, arms, or head through bus windows. 9. The student shall have written permission to leave the bus at a point other than at home or school. 10. The student shall converse in what is defined as normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited. 11. The student shall not open or close windows without permission of the driver. 12. The student shall not throw items out of open bus windows. 13. The student shall keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging the bus. 14. The student shall be courteous to the driver, to other students, and to passersby. 15. The student shall refrain from eating or drinking on the bus unless specific permission is granted by the driver. 16. Inflated balloons/latex products within the bus and/or out of open bus windows are banned on all Beaverton School District buses for safety and health reasons. This includes inflated balloons that are not latex (such as mylar balloons). The safety and health reasons for the ban are: a. Safety–possible restricted vision by bus drivers by allowing inflated balloons on school buses. b. Health–possible allergic reactions to latex products by students/other passengers. Closed Campus Code 6 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Suspension Leaving school property without approved prearranged permission on file in the school office. (The closed school campus policy is in effect at every Beaverton District school.) Dangerous Drugs First Repeated Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Code 7 Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified Using, possessing, taking affirmative action to possess, selling, distributing, sharing, remaining in a place where you knowingly permit others to sell, keep or use drugs; or being under the influence of drugs or other intoxicants; or the use, possession, selling, distribution of any substance promoted as a dangerous drug. Possessing any drug paraphernalia. A dangerous drug is defined as: any drug obtainable with or without a prescription that has been used in a manner dangerous to the health of the user. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, “Spice,” “Molly,” bath salts, and other substances which, under the circumstance in which it is used, or is attempted to be used, can harm the health of that student or others. (See Code 19: Medication) page 36  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Defiance of Authority Code 8 First Repeated Conference Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Refusal to follow the reasonable requests of District personnel and/or designated authority. Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct First Admin. Intervention Expulsion Code 9 Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion Language or behavior which disrupts and/or interferes with the educational process. (See Code 21: Recklessly Endangering) Disruptive Appearance/Student Dress First Admin. Intervention Suspension Code 10 Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion Dress and grooming are primary responsibilities of students and parents/guardians. However, students may be directed to change dress or grooming if it interferes with the learning process or school climate, is unclean, or threatens the health or safety of the student or others. Clothing, jewelry, or wording/graphics on clothing or on the person (e.g., tattoos) that is sexually suggestive, drug or alcohol related, vulgar, which depicts violence, insulting, gang membership related, or ridicules a particular person or group may be prohibited. Dress and Grooming Dress and grooming shall be in keeping with health, sanitary and safety practices. a. When a student is participating in school activities, his/her dress and grooming shall not disrupt the performance or constitute a health threat to the individual or other students. b. Dress and grooming standards may be established by school authorities as a requirement for participation in the school activity program. c. Dress and grooming that disrupts the learning process shall not be permitted. Immodest attire may be disruptive. When immodest attire is considered disruptive, the student will be expected to alter the mode of dress. d. Students shall not wear clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, signs, tattoos or other symbols that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang. Extortion Code 11 First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Demanding money, or something of value (e.g., lunches) from another person in return for protection from violence or threat of violence. (See Code 26: Theft) Fighting Code 12 First Repeated Suspension Suspension Expulsion Expulsion A hostile physical encounter between two or more individuals. (See Codes 2 & 20: Assault and Physical Altercation Minor) Fire Setting/Attempted Fire First Suspension Setting/Fire Play Repeated Expulsion Fire Marshal and Public Safety Office Notified Code 13 Expulsion Expulsion Using fire to destroy or attempt to destroy property. (See Code 14: Fire Tools/Ignition Sources) (See Fire Marshal, pg. 46). 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 37 Beaverton School District Fire Setting: Include Law Enforcement with Fire Inspector/Marshall. Referral to the WA County Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program. Fire tools/Ignition Sources First Admin. Intervention Suspension Code 14 Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Possession of, threatening to use, or the deliberate act of using fire tools or other ignition sources is prohibited. Fire Tools are defined as: any tool that creates a form of heat by creating a flame or spark, including, but not limited to, matches, cigarette lighters, and multipurpose lighters (BBQ). Ignition Sources other than fire tools are defined as any form of heat, which instigate or may be used to propagate fire and includes, but is not limited to, candles, road flares, fuses and fireworks. Forgery, Lying or Academic Integrity First Parent Involvement Suspension Code 15 Repeated Detention Expulsion Writing or giving false or misleading information to school officials by forging parent’s, guardian’s, or any other person’s signature on any letter, electronic communication, or other school document; cheating, plagiarizing turning in another person’s papers, projects, computer programs, etc., as the student’s own; and/or any other misrepresentation of the truth. Gambling Code 16 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Conference Suspension Suspension Participating in games of chance for the purpose of exchanging money and other things of value. Lewd Conduct/Profanity Code 17 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Indecent exposure and/or the use of obscenity, profanity, whether oral, written, or gestured. This includes possession, selling, sharing, and distribution of lewd materials. If appropriate, law enforcement may also be notified. (See Code 23: Sexual Harassment) Loitering (After School Supervision) First Conference Code 18 Repeated Conference Parent Involvement Suspension Students are not to be in the building after school hours unless they are supervised by an adult. This policy is being implemented to decrease theft, vandalism, and to create a safe school environment. Students who are staying after school should be in their supervised area 30 minutes after school ends. Students who are loitering will be escorted out of the building. Medication Code 19 First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Distribution, sharing, and/or selling of controlled substance (prescription medication), or the distribution, sharing of non-medical use of prescription or over the counter medications or supplements, is prohibited. The use or possession, or taking affirmative action to possess any drug prescribed to anyone other than the prescribed user is page 38  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District prohibited. Possession and use of medication is allowed if the parent/guardian and student follow District policy procedures on administering medicines to students. Beaverton School District Administrative Regulation JHCD-AR addresses this issue. (See Code 7: Dangerous Drugs) Physical Altercation Minor Code 20 First Repeated Conference Suspension Suspension Expulsion Confrontation, tussle, or physical aggression that does not result in injury. Recklessly Endangering Code 21 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Reckless, unintentional conduct which creates substantial risk of physical injury to another person and/or self. (See Code 9: Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct) Secret Societies/Gangs Code 22 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Expulsion Expulsion Oregon law prohibits the existence of any secret society in public school including sororities and fraternities (ORS 339.885). A secret society is an organization composed of students which has an element of purpose which is concealed from the public and shared only confidentially among members of the organization. The Beaverton School District considers street gangs and similar organizations, including, but not limited to, such groups as “Bloods,” “Crips,” “Skinheads,” etc., to be secret societies. Students who participate in gang-related activities at school or school functions - such as possession or display of gang-related clothing, symbols, or paraphernalia; distribution of gang literature or materials; display of gang-related posters or graffiti, signs or signals, harassment or intimidation of others; or recruitment for gang membership - will be subject to strict disciplinary measures. Students who participate in gang-related activities at school or school functions - such as possession or display of gangrelated clothing, symbols, or paraphernalia; distribution of gang literature or materials; display of gang-related posters or graffiti, signs or signals, harassment or intimidation of others; or recruitment for gang membership – will be subject to a range of interventions and/or disciplinary action. Gang related items may be confiscated by school staff. The District’s goal is to prevent student involvement in gang activity as outlined in the following process: First Offense or Incident of Concern The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern and determine the level of concern. 2. Inform the parent/guardian via phone or conference and share the assigned consequences if applicable. 3. Document interaction with student in the Student Information System. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 39 Beaverton School District Second Offense (OR confirmed gang involvement) The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern, determine the level of concern, and review previous offense. 2. Determine appropriate consequences depending on the nature of the offense. 3. Schedule a conference with the parent/guardian and share the offense and assigned consequences. 4. R eview the Gang Activity warning letter with the student and sign the letter with the student (copies to student, parent/guardian, principal, counselor, case manager, appropriate teachers). 5. If applicable notify appropriate law enforcement. Third Offense (OR gang behavior that poses a safety concern or disrupts the learning environment) The principal or assistant principal shall: 1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern and determine the level of concern. 2. Schedule a conference with the parent/guardian and share the offense and assigned consequences. 3. Suspend the student for the violation of the district rules for up to 10 school days, with the expulsion recommendation pending. 4. If student is eligible, he/she will be placed on a Safety Contract and must comply with the requirements in lieu of expulsion (copies to student, parent/guardian, principal, counselor, case manager, appropriate teachers). 5. If applicable notify appropriate law enforcement. The student and parent/guardian must agree to fulfill the recommendation outlined in the Safety Contract. They must also agree to the exchange of program information to the principal or designee with the program facilitator. Recommendation for expulsion will be made if a student fails to complete the approved gang awareness program. If the student or parent/guardian refuses to sign and agree to the requirements outlined in the Safety Contract, a recommendation for expulsion for a minimum of four (4) weeks up to the maximum allowed by law will be made. Sexual Harassment Code 23 First Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Sexual harassment is prohibited conduct. It may be verbal, visual, written, electronic, or physical in nature and includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or physical touching. More subtle forms of harassment such as unwelcome posters, cartoons, caricatures, and jokes of a sexual nature are also prohibited. (See Codes 4, 27 & 17: Bullying/Harassment, Threats/Menacing/Hate Lists and Lewd Conduct/Profanity.) Tardiness Code 24 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Conference Conference Suspension Arriving late to school and/or class. Technology Misuse Code 25 First Admin. Intervention Repeated Parent Involvement; Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion Failure to comply with the District’s “Electronic Communication Agreement.” page 40  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Technology Misuse Electronic Communication Services as defined in Administrative Regulation IIBGA-AR entitled: Electronic Communications System” include but are not limited to: ■■ telephone ■■ e-mail ■■ online file storage ■■ fax ■■ voice mail ■■ web pages ■■ cameras ■■ text messaging The use of District hardware, software, and communication systems is to support learning and research. This includes internal/external access to information services, databases, and other communication tools. Personal computer and communication devices may not be connected to the District network; network access and use is limited to Beaverton School District hardware. Personal computers and communication devices may be used with the understanding that all expectations and criteria listed below apply. It is expected that Beaverton School District electronic tools and communication services will be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. Use and possession of personal communication devices (i.e. cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDA), portable music players) are allowed on District property and at school-sponsored activities provided such devices are not used in any manner that may disrupt the learning environment, school-sponsored activities or violate School Board policies, administrative regulations, school or classroom rules, state and federal law. Students must adhere to the following criteria in using electronic communication tools and resources: ■■ It is expected that all users will understand and comply with all District regulations and with all legal requirements related to the use of electronic communications. ■■ The District’s electronic tools and resources shall be used for educational purposes consistent with the District’s mission, priorities and beliefs. Educational purposes do not include commercial use, use for personal financial gain or political advocacy. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to use of the District’s computer or communication systems. ■■ Users shall employ electronic communications in a thoughtful manner that is respectful of the language and content sensitivities of individuals and that is appropriate within an educational environment. ■■ All communications shall be conducted so that both sender and recipient are fully and accurately identifiable. ■■ All communications shall be positive and constructive in tone. ■■ Users shall work to protect the integrity and reliability of the electronic tools and communications systems. ■■ Users shall maintain personal responsibility for all non-approved financial obligations incurred while using the electronic communication services. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 41 Beaverton School District The following practices are considered a violation of ethical standards and are subject to disciplinary action: ■■ Violating the privacy of students and employees of the District. ■■ Using profanity, obscenity or other language which may be harassing to another user. ■■ Attempts to obtain access to restricted sites, servers, files, databases, and unauthorized access to systems. ■■ Reposting personal communications without the author’s prior consent. ■■ Using, copying and/or posting commercial software in violation of copyright law, board policies, or administrative regulations. ■■ Using District technology for personal financial gain, for any commercial or illegal activity, or for promoting the use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs. ■■ Spreading computer viruses, trojan horses, or any other malware in an attempt to degrade, disrupt or monitor the content of transmissions. ■■ Downloading, storing or printing files or messages that are profane, obscene or that use language that defames another. ■■ Using hardware, software or network services in violation of copyright or vendor agreements. This includes copying or transmitting software programs for installation on non-District equipment. ■■ Other uses that have no reasonable basis for improving the teaching or learning of the District curriculum. First Repeated Theft Code 26 Parent Involvement Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Taking, giving, selling or receiving property not belonging to you. Knowingly possessing any stolen property or property reported lost or missing. (See Code 11: Extortion) Threats/ Menacing/ Hate Lists Code 27 First Parent Involvement Expulsion Repeated Suspension Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.327 An intentional, serious threat by word or act (including physical, verbal and/or bullying/threatening), which places another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury (ORS 339.250[3]). This includes, but is not limited to, words, target lists, or conduct directed toward another person. Intimidation, threats and/or menacing are not limited to the protective classes of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Violation could result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. (See Codes 4 & 23: Bullying/Harassment and Sexual Harassment) Tobacco Code 28 First Repeated Conference Disciplinary Reassignment / Detention Suspension Suspension The use, possession, sharing, and/or distribution of tobacco in any form. page 42  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Trespassing Code 29 First Admin. Intervention; Expulsion Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion Trespass Notice; Public Safety Office Notified Being present in unauthorized places or refusing to leave when asked to do so by District personnel and/or designated authority. Entering or remaining unlawfully in School District buildings or on any part of District property or adjacent areas. (See Visitors and Volunteers, pg. 15) Unexcused Absence Code 30 First Repeated Admin. Intervention Parent Involvement Suspension Suspension Any absence which has not been excused by parent or legal guardian and/or appropriate school official. Under ORS 339.055 the District has an obligation to investigate truant or unexcused student absences. If a student is not otherwise exempt from compulsory school attendance, the District may notify law enforcement, truancy and DMV. Notice will be given to the student’s parent or legal guardian requiring the child to appear at the school on the next school day following the notice. (See Attendance and Driver’s Permit and License, pg.13 ) Vandalism Code 31 First Repeated Conference Expulsion Disciplinary Expulsion Reassignment/Detention Intentionally damaging, defacing (including tagging/graffiti), or destroying property. Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property. The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student may be liable for the amount of the assessed damages not to exceed $5,000 plus costs if legal action is required (ORS 339.270). The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student shall be liable for up to $7,500 for the torts committed by their child. (ORS 30.765) (See Code 9: Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct) Weapons: Dangerous or Deadly, Other than Firearms, Knives and Explosive Devices Code 32 Any Suspension Expulsion Repeated Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 The use, possession or sale of a dangerous or deadly weapon. Dangerous weapon is defined by Oregon law as any weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance which, under the circumstance in which it is used, attempted to be used, threatened to be used, possessed or sold, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury. A deadly weapon is defined by Oregon law as any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury. Dangerous or deadly weapons include but are not limited to ammunition, BB guns, air guns, paint ball guns, stun guns, nunchucka sticks, throwing stars, and metal knuckles. Violation shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. (See Codes 34 & 35: Weapons: Firearms; Knives and Look-Alike Knives) (See Special Education and Section 504, pg. 50) 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 43 Beaverton School District Dangerous and/or Deadly Weapons Students bringing weapons to school will be expelled for a period of not less than one year. If a resident student or a student transferring into the District is expelled for a weapons violation, pursuant to Section (6) of ORS 339.250, the District will deny that student admission to the school’s regular program for the duration of the expulsion. IN ADDITION, THE DISTRICT WILL NOT OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION (10) OF ORS 339.250 FOR AT LEAST ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE EXPULSION. The Superintendent or designee may, on a case-by-case basis, modify this expulsion requirement. Weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted. The Superintendent or designee may authorize other persons to possess weapons for courses, programs and activities approved by the District and conducted on District property (including, but not limited to, hunter safety courses, weapons-related vocational courses or weapons-related sports). School district and ESD employees who have reasonable cause to believe that a person while in school has, or within the previous 120 days, unlawfully possessed a firearm or destructive device, must report that conduct immediately to a school administrator, school director, or law enforcement agency within the county. First Expulsion Expulsion Repeated Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 Weapons: Explosive Devices Code 33 The use, possession, or sale of an explosive device or material. Violation shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Weapons: Firearms Code 34 Any Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 The use, possession, or sale of a firearm. A firearm is defined by Federal law as any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon, and a firearm muffler or firearm silencer. Violations shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. (See Special Education and Section 504, pg. 50) Weapons: Knives AND LookAlike Knives Code 35 First Parent Involvement Expulsion Repeated Suspension Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 The use, threat of use, possession, or sale of knives and/or look-alike knives of any form and/or length. If the knife is a dangerous weapon (readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, threatened to be used, possessed, or sold) or a deadly weapon (Specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury) then expulsion is required. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Violation may result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. (See Special Education and Section 504, pg. 50.) page 44  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Weapons: Look-Alike Any Explosive Devices, Firearms, or Other Dangerous or Deadly Weapons Repeated Code 36 Suspension Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office Notified ORS 339.315 The possession, use, or threat of use of a look-alike explosive device, firearm, or other dangerous or deadly weapons. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. WEAPONS: OTHERS Code 37 First Parent Involvement Repeated Suspension Public Safety Office Notified Expulsion Expulsion The use or threat of use of a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing physical injury. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 45 Beaverton School District Discipline Practices & Definitions Denial of Admission to Regular School Program Disciplinary actions are taken with the aim of teaching students to be responsible and accountable for their behaviors that may interfere with teaching and learning. School discipline is best accomplished by preventing misbehavior before it occurs and using effective interventions after it occurs. Nearly all students respond to positive reinforcement and encouragement, clearly defined behavioral expectations, and learning of new behaviors that promote positive school culture. In order to protect the rights of all our students to have a safe and inclusive learning environment, it is important that parents, families and students understand the consequences of inappropriate conducts and behaviors. Depending upon the situation, one or more of the following discipline actions may be used by school staff. In the case of severe violation of rules, the disciplinary action may extend beyond these guidelines to include the juvenile justice system even for the first offense. The School District will deny admission to its regular school program to a student who is expelled from another school district and who has moved into the Beaverton School District for the length of the expulsion. The District will provide an alternative learning environment for the student. For students with disabilities eligible under IDEA and/ or section 504, behavioral consequences will be related to the requirements of IDEA and Section 504 and the student’s disability. (See “Special Education and Section 504” and “Disciplinary Procedures” on pg. 50. Administrative Intervention A member of the school administration will talk with the student to reach agreement regarding the student’s behavior. Conference A conference will be held with the student, the teacher, the administrator, and/or other appropriate staff members to develop a plan for improving behavior. This plan may include a written behavioral contract. The parent will be contacted and may attend the conference. The conference may involve those who were directly impacted by the presenting behavior. The plan developed by the conference participants may include: a written behavioral contract, a plan to repair the damage and/or harm, and to restore relationships. page 46  Student Parent Resource Handbook Denial of Admission to Regular School Program and Alternative Education Program for Weapons Violations If a resident student or a student transferring into the District is expelled for a weapons violation, pursuant to Section (6) of ORS 339.250, the District will deny that student admission to the school’s regular program for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion. In addition, the District will not offer an alternative education program to students expelled for weapons violations pursuant to section (10) of ORS 339.250 for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion subject to modifications by the Superintendent on a case-bycase basis. Special Education Services must be provided during the expulsion period. Disciplinary Reassignment/ Detention A misbehaving student may be reassigned to a separate, supervised environment away from usual school activities. This could include a supervised detention before or after school, time out from the classroom, Saturday School, a community service assignment, and/or an alternative school placement. Fire Marshal When a student violates Code 13, the fire marshal at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and the Public Safety Office will be contacted. The marshal will assess the behavior of the person in question and will provide fire safety education and/or a referral for treatment. Evaluation and education is usually provided by the local fire service while treatment is provided by members of the www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Washington County Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention Network. Loss of Privileges The school administration shall notify the parent of privilege suspension. These privileges may include removing the student from the playground, cafeteria, media center, class participation, and/or extra curricular activities such as athletic games and activities. In addition, the school administration could include the loss of privilege to drive to and from school, to park on campus, to ride the school bus, attend graduation ceremony,and/or the loss of the student’s driver’s license. Parent Involvement The parent will be informed of the problem area. A conference with the student, the parent, and appropriate staff members may be scheduled. If a plan is developed to help improve the student’s behavior, copies will be given to the student and the parent. In this document, “parent” always refers to “parent/guardian. See Conference on pg. 46. Peer Court Peer Court is a program designed to provide an alternative option beyond school discipline. Peer Court provides an opportunity for students to be accountable and responsible for their actions. This court is operated by students under the direction of the Beaverton Police Department or the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Beaverton Youth Peer Court is a program whereby youths who have committed first time misdemeanors (e.g., non-victim vandalism, theft) or a violation (e.g., possession of alcohol or tobacco) are judged through a court system of their peers. Instead of arresting the juvenile, a citation is issued and signed by the juvenile stating that he/she agrees to meet with his or her parents and the officer of Youth Peer Court Intake. Public Safety Office School administrators will notify the Public Safety Office of all incidents involving weapons on campus or in possession of students in route to campus. School administrators will also notify the Public Safety Office of all threats and “hit lists” involving students. All guns/ deadly weapons on campus or rumored to be on campus will also be reported to law enforcement. 2013 - 2014 Process for Assessing Risk The Beaverton School District Student Threat Assessment Team (STAT) was developed to implement a systematic approach to investigate and assess students who are engaged in or exhibiting behaviors implying aggression or violence direct at other people. This system combines the use of investigative information gathering strategies along with questions related to targeted violence. The purpose is to collect data to help make informed decisions about a student’s level of threat towards others, identify potentially dangerous situations, and develop and implement a safety/monitoring/management plan. “Risk Investigation” and “Risk Assessment” are part of the STAT process. If a student/ staff suspects there is a targeted threat of violence, building administration and Public Safety will be notified. Risk Investigation The threat of violence in or around schools has become an increasingly serious issue for which all schools must be prepared. If any member of the staff is threatened, hears a threat or a student is threatened with death or serious bodily harm, the building administrator will contact the building psychologist for a screening interview to determine the student’s potential for violence. The building psychologist will conduct a student interview. The psychologist will determine the need for further Risk Assessment. Risk Assessment If it is determined that the student needs a Risk Assessment: ■■ The psychologist reports the decision to pursue a Risk Assessment to the building administrator. ■■ The building administrator will inform the police, the individual threatened (if staff), the individual’s parents (if a student) of the threat. ■■ The building administrator or psychologist will contact the parents of the student making the threat and advise them of the threat and the need to pursue a Risk Assessment. Referral will be provided to the appropriate agency. ■■ If the school or parent require additional assistance, they may call the Washington County Crisis Intervention Hot Line at 503-291-9111. ■■ If the danger is grave and imminent and the Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 47 Beaverton School District student requires immediate removal, the police will be contacted. If the police cannot respond, the administrator will call 911 and the student will be transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital Emergency Room. Restitution The parent will be informed of the problem area. The student will assume the responsibility for restitution of lost or damaged materials, equipment or other school property. Restitution may be monetary or through volunteer work/community service as determined by District officials. The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student may be liable for the amount of the assessed damages not to exceed $5000, plus costs, if legal action is required (ORS 339.270). The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student shall be liable for up to $7,500 for the torts committed by their child (ORS 30.765). If a plan is developed to cover restitution, copies will be given to the student and the parent. Restitution May Occur in Conjunction with any of the Above Disciplinary Actions. Student Driver’s License - Forfeiture Students who are at least fifteen (15) years of age may have their driver’s license suspended for no more than one year if they are suspended or expelled under the following conditions: 1. Bringing a weapon to school 2. Suspended or expelled at least twice for: ■■ assaulting or menacing a District employee or another student ■■ willful damage or injury to District property ■■ use of threats, intimidation, harassment or coercion against a District employee or another student Should a student again be expelled or suspended for any of these reasons after the suspension of the driver’s license for one year, the School District may request suspension of driver’s privileges or the right to apply for driving privileges until the student is twenty-one years of age. A meeting with the parent or guardian will be held prior to submitting such request to the Department of Transportation. A student may appeal District decisions regarding driving privileges under established due process procedures for suspension and expulsion. cooperation with law enforcement agencies Policy Reference: KN/KNA – Relations with Government Agencies Referral to Law Enforcement If it is necessary for law enforcement officers to interview, detain, or take into custody a student, the principal or his/ her designee will follow regulations to insure compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 162.245, 162.325). School personnel are responsible for cooperating with, and making it possible for, law enforcement officials to interview students on school premises. It is the responsibility of a law enforcement officer, who wishes to interrogate a student at school for law enforcement purposes, to contact that student’s parent or guardian in order to obtain advance authorization for the interview. page 48  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Weapons - Reporting to Law Enforcement School districts and ESD employees who have reasonable cause to believe that a person, while in school has or within the previous 120 days, unlawfully possessed a firearm or destructive device, must report that conduct immediately to a school administrator, school director or law enforcement agency within the county. SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND QUESTIONING Policy Reference: JFG – Student Searches and Inspections JFG-AR – Student Searches and Inspections If school officials have reasonable suspicion to believe that a student either personally possesses or is in possession of some item that poses an immediate threat to the safety of the student, the official, or others at school, they are authorized to search the student and his/her personal property, or any School District property used by the student, and seize any items deemed injurious or detrimental to the safety, health, and welfare of the students and staff. Likewise, school officials may seize any item the school official believes demonstrates a violation of a law or school rule. Students are prohibited from using or possessing dangerous weapons, firearms, ammunition, dangerous instruments, and/or hazardous or explosive materials or devices. On a random basis, drug sniffing dogs may be used to search lockers and vehicles, to detect contraband and violations of school rules and criminal laws. items will be removed and held by the school. Any items removed during an inspection will be returned to the student, the student’s parents or held for the police as necessary. Students will be disciplined if any prohibited items are found. Items held or confiscated by the school will be evaluated for return to the proper owner upon completion of an investigation or a disciplinary action. Contraband or unlawful items, the possession of which violate the Beaverton School District Student Parent Resource Handbook, Beaverton School District policy, state laws, and/ or federal laws shall not be returned to the student or to any representative of the student; such items shall be turned over to law enforcement officials. Other items left unclaimed after an investigation or disciplinary action will be disposed of by the school. To further protect students and provide a safer school environment, random inspections of lockers and other student storage areas may also occur at anytime. These areas remain in the possession and control of the school when they are assigned for student use. Students may use student storage areas for the limited purpose of temporarily keeping items needed for classes and other school activities. Students shall expect that lockers and other student storage areas will be inspected by the school from time to time without prior notice to assure that such areas are not being used for any unauthorized purpose. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in lockers and student storage areas. Prohibited 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 49 Beaverton School District special education and section 504 Discipline and Placement in Interim Alternative Educational Setting Policy Reference: JGDA/JGEA – Discipline of Disabled Students Disciplinary Removals for Up to 10 School Days Beaverton School District may suspend students with disabilities from their current educational placement for up to 10 school days in a school year to the same extent, and with the same notice, as for students without disabilities. The District is not required to provide services to special education students unless services are provided to students without disabilities during this time. Disciplinary Removals of More Than 10 School Days (Consecutive or Cumulative) When a student is removed for disciplinary reasons, it is considered a change of placement if: ■■ The removal is for more than 10 CONSECUTIVE school days or; ■■ The removal is for more than 10 CUMULATIVE school days. The District will provide notice of disciplinary action for a suspension or an expulsion and provide Notice of Procedural Safeguards to the parent on the date on which the decision is made to remove the student. Manifestation Determination A MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION meeting must be held within 10 school days of a decision to change the student’s placement because of a violation of a code of student conduct. Relevant members of the IEP team, including the parent, shall review all relevant information to determine: ■■ If the conduct was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s disability; or page 50  Student Parent Resource Handbook ■■ If the conduct was the direct result of the District’s failure to implement the student’s IEP. Yes: Manifestation If either of the above two bulleted items is applicable to the student, the conduct shall be determined to be a manifestation of the child’s disability. The IEP team shall conduct a functional behavioral assessment, unless the District has already conducted such assessment prior to the behavior that resulted in the change of placement, and implement a behavior intervention plan or, if the student already has a behavior plan, review and modify the behavior intervention plan as necessary to address the behavior. In any case, the District shall return the student to the placement from which the student was removed unless: ■■ The student is removed to an interim alternative educational setting for no more than 45 school days due to drugs, weapons or the infliction of serious bodily injury; or ■■ The parent and the District agree to a change of placement; or ■■ The student’s placement is changed based on an IEP team decision. No: Manifestation If the IEP team determines that the student’s behavior is NOT a manifestation of the disability, the District may proceed with disciplinary action applicable to students without disabilities, in the same manner in which it would apply to students without disabilities. The District will: ■■ Ensure that the special education and disciplinary records of the student are transmitted for consideration by the school personnel making the final determination regarding disciplinary action. ■■ Provide the services in an Interim Alternative Educational Setting, determined by the IEP team, that are necessary for the student to continue to participate in the general curriculum, and process toward achieving the goals in the student’s IEP. ■■ Ensure that the student receives, as appropriate, a functional behavioral assessment, behavior www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District intervention services and modifications that are designed to address the behavior violation so it does not recur. ■■ Provide Prior Written Notice of change of placement if the student’s educational placement changes. Removal to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting for Drugs, Weapons or the Infliction of Serious Bodily Injury For a drug or weapon violation, or if the student has inflicted serious bodily injury upon another person while at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of the state or district, a student may be removed from the current educational placement to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting for the same amount of time that a student without a disability would be subject to discipline, but NOT for more than 45 school days. Even if the IEP team determines the student’s behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability, the District may continue the student’s placement in the Interim Alternative Educational Setting until the end of the 45-school day period. This removal is a change in placement. The District will apply the definitions in Board Policy JGDA/JGEA - Discipline of Disabled Students. “Serious Bodily Injury” is defined as a bodily injury that involves: ■■ A substantial risk of death; ■■ Extreme physical pain; ■■ Protracted and obvious disfigurement; or ■■ Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty. “Drug violation” means the use, possession, sale or solicitation of drugs at school or a school function. “Weapon Violation” means carrying a weapon to school or a school-sponsored function or acquiring a weapon at school. “Weapon” means a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 1/2” in length. If a student is removed for a drug or weapon violation, or for inflicting serious bodily injury as defined above, the District will: ■■ Schedule an IEP meeting which will be convened within 10 school days; ■■ Provide the parent with notice of disciplinary action for a suspension or expulsion, and provide the parents with Notice of Procedural Safeguards on the date the decision is made to remove the student. ■■ Provide, as appropriate, a functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention services and modifications designed to address the behavior violation so it does not reoccur. The principal or his/her designee decides whether a student will attend an Interim Alternative Educational Setting. Within 10 school days, the District will convene an IEP meeting to: ■■ Determine if the student’s behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability; ■■ Review the IEP and revise it, as appropriate; and ■■ Determine the location of the Interim Alternative Educational Setting which will enable the student to continue to participate in the general curriculum, and enable the student to progress toward achieving the goals in the student’s IEP. “Drug” means illegal drug or controlled substance, but does not include a substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health care professional or otherwise legally possessed. It does not include alcohol or tobacco. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 51 Beaverton School District The District must send the parents Prior Written Notice of the change of placement. The provisions relating to Interim Alternative Education Settings do not apply to Section 504 students. Child Find Policy Reference: IGBAG and IGBAG-AR – Special Education – Procedural Safeguards IGBAH – Special Education – Evaluation Procedures IGBAJ – Special Education - FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) Educational services for children with disabilities are mandated by Oregon and federal law. Beaverton School District provides educational programs and services for eligible children kindergarten through high school. Appropriate services for each eligible child are based on his or her disability and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plan. If your school age child (5 years to 21 years) has a disability or you believe your child may have a disability, please notify the special education teacher or school psychologist in your school. The NW Regional ESD/ Early Adulthood Special Education Department provides educational services for eligible children birth to kindergarten (contact 503-690-5446). Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is an Act that prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who: ■■ Has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity (major life activities include activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, concentrating, thinking, learning and working); ■■ Has a record of such impairment; or ■■ Is regarded as having such impairment. page 52  Student Parent Resource Handbook In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the Beaverton School District recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The school district has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the school district, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer. If there are questions, please feel free to contact your child’s principal or the school 504 Coordinator or the District’s Section 504 Program Manager, Constance J. Bull, 503-591-4365. Section 504 Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation and Placement The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to children with disabilities who are eligible under Section 504. (29 U.S.C. 706(7), Sec. 794; 34 C.F.R. Part 104, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99). The intent of the law is to keep parents fully informed concerning decisions about their child and to inform them of their rights if they disagree with any of these decisions. Parents have the right to: 1. Have their child take part in, and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disabling condition; 2. Have the school district advise the parents of their rights under federal law; 3. Receive notice (not necessarily in writing) with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of their child; www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District 4. Have their child receive a free, appropriate, and public education. This includes the right to be educated with non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate; 5. Have their child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided to nondisabled students; 6. Have their child receive accommodations to allow their child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities and receive regular education or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the individual need of students with disabilities as adequately as the needs of non disabled students are met; 7. Have evaluation, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by a group of persons who know their child, the evaluation data, and placement options; 8. Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to the parents than would be incurred if their child were placed in a program operated by the district; 9. Have their child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the district; 10. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding their child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement; educational placement. The parent and the child may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent them. Hearing requests must be made to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oregon Department of Education, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol NE, Salem, Oregon 973100203, pursuant to OAR 581-015-2390 through 2395; 15. Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if the parents are successful on their claim; and 16. File a local grievance with the District Section 504 Program Manager. General Complaint Procedure Policy Reference: KL – Public Complaints KLD – Public Complaints about District Personnel Each school campus, as well as the Administrative Office, has a procedure for the prompt resolution of a complaint by a person who resides in the District or any parent or guardian of children attending school in the District. Unless specifically provided by state or federal law or administrative rule, the decision of the District shall be final. Complaints in these areas must be filed under the following: 1. Harassment: GBN/JBA, GBN/JBA-AR, GBNA, GBNA-AR, JFCF, JFCF-AR; 11. Obtain copies of education records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny the parents access to the records; 2. Instructional Resources/Instructional Materials; IIA, IIA-AR; 12. Have a response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of their child’s records; Please refer to www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/district/ complaint-process/. 13. Request amendment of their child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of their child. If the school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify the parents within a reasonable time, and advise them of the right to a hearing; 14. Request mediation and/or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding their child’s identification, evaluation, and 2013 - 2014 3. Compliance with Standards: LGA. Alternative Education Policy Reference: IGBHC – Alternative Education Notification The Beaverton School District provides a comprehensive educational program designed to meet the needs of all students. Under certain circumstances, the District is required by law (ORS 339.250[9]) to “consider and propose alternative programs of instruction and counseling Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 53 Beaverton School District for the pupil.” The circumstances in which that must occur are: Non-School Materials DISTRIBUTION 1. Upon the occurrence of a second or any subsequent occurrence of a severe disciplinary problem within a three-year period; Policy Reference: KJA and KJA-AR– Materials Distribution 2. When the District finds a student’s attendance pattern to be so erratic that the student is not benefiting from the educational program; 3. When the District is considering expulsion as a disciplinary alternative; 4. When a student is expelled; and 5. When the student, who is 16 years of age or the student’s parent or legal guardian, notifies the District of intent to withdraw from the comprehensive educational program. In the first four situations identified, the District is obligated to pay a portion of the cost of the alternative program. If a resident student or a student transferring into the District is expelled for a weapons violation, pursuant to Section (6) of ORS 339.250, the District will deny that student admission to the school’s regular program for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion. In addition, the District will not offer an alternative education program to students expelled for weapons violations pursuant to Section (10) of ORS 339.250 for at least one calendar year from the date of the expulsion subject to modifications by the Superintendent on a case-by-case basis. military recruitment The Federal Elementary & Secondary Education Act requires high schools give military recruiters the same access to high school students as is provided generally to post secondary institutions or to prospective employers of those students. Section 9528 of the act requires each local school district to provide, on request by a military recruiter or an institution of higher education, access to the names, addresses, and telephone listings for high school students. A high school student or parent may request that such information NOT be released for their student without prior written parental consent. page 54  Student Parent Resource Handbook The District recognizes that many organizations provide additional opportunities for students that foster growth, development, knowledge and understanding in our community. In an effort to cooperate with community organizations and convey useful information to students, families and staff, the District allows the distribution of certain materials by non-school organizations. The District does not endorse any event, service or point of view contained in the information it distributes to students through this policy. The District encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. Requests by individuals or groups to distribute pamphlets, booklets, flyers, brochures and other similar materials to students or staff shall be submitted to the Communications and Community Involvement Department. Materials themselves, as well as the proposed method of distribution, shall be subject to review. Materials submitted for review must offer educational and/or extra-curricular learning opportunities for children, families, and/or staff. The District does not allow commercial advertising at any of its facilities. There will be no distribution by students or organizations of information that is: ■■ obscene, indecent or vulgar; ■■ advocates illegal activities, ■■ violence, gangs, or hate; ■■ contains libelous or defamatory information; ■■ discriminates or contains bias toward an individual’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic identity; ■■ is likely to cause substantial disruption of or material interference with discipline or the education of students in the school in which the material is posted or distributed; or ■■ promotes, favors or opposes a candidate for www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District elected office or a ballot measure; advocates religion or a particular religious viewpoint through proselytization. Distribution by Students Students must request and receive authorization from the school principal to distribute petitions, handouts, leaflets and other literature on District property as appropriate under District policies and regulations. Students may not distribute materials during class time. Authorization for the request should be granted or denied no later than two regular school days after the date of the request. Students who edit, publish or distribute handwritten, printed, electronic or duplicated matter among their fellow students within the schools must assume responsibility for the content of such publications. Parentally Placed Private School students Parents are required to notify the District before removing their child from public school and unilaterally enrolling the child in a private school. The notification must be given 1) at the most recent IEP meeting the parents attended prior to the removal of the child from public school or 2) in writing at least 10 business days before withdrawing their child from public school. They must inform the district that they are rejecting the placement proposed by the district to provide FAPE to their child, including a statement of their concerns about the proposed placement, and of their intent to enroll their child in private school and seek public funding of that placement. title 1 schools In compliance with federal law and Oregon Department of Education guidelines, the District shall ensure that parents are provided information, in an annual schoolbased meeting, regarding their school’s participation in the Title I program and its requirements. Parents of participating students shall be informed of their right to be involved in the development of their school’s Title I plan and school-parent compact. This policy shall be reviewed annually by the District’s Elementary and Secondary 2013 - 2014 Education Act Committee and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and schools. The Superintendent shall develop administrative regulations to implement this policy and meet the requirements of the law. Educational Opportunities for pregnant and parenting students The pregnant student shall be permitted to continue to attend school on a norma basis. The school administration is authorized to provide an alternative education program for pregnant students if requested. Alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, and dangerous drugs Policy Reference: JFCK – Use of Drugs and Alcohol on School Premises KGC/JFCG/GBK – Tobacco-Free Environment KGB – Public Conduct on District Property The Beaverton School District believes that the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs is a community problem. This problem dramatically affects the physical, social, and emotional health of individuals, the family, and our educational system. In order to ensure the highest possible standards of learning, safety, health, and wellbeing for students, the Beaverton School District endorses substance abuse policies which will: help students avoid alcohol and other drug use; intervene when student use is detected; take corrective disciplinary actions when necessary; and provide appropriate after care. We believe that a comprehensive program of prevention involving school personnel, parents, and community resources will help promote a healthy drug-free environment for students. The following policies are a part of the Beaverton Prevention Program: Tobacco-Free Environment The use of any tobacco product on all School District property including buildings, vehicles, and outdoor areas is prohibited by law. Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 55 Beaverton School District Alcohol and Drug-Free Environment The use or possession of alcohol and/or other drugs on all School District property including buildings, vehicles, and outdoor areas is prohibited. It is strictly prohibited for students to be under the influence or unlawfully using, possessing, purchasing, distributing, dispensing, or manufacturing alcohol and/or other drugs while on school premises, in District- owned or District-approved vehicles, at District-sponsored or District-approved activities or events, or otherwise engaged in School District business. Disciplinary sanctions up to and including suspension, expulsion, or a requirement that the offending student satisfactorily complete an appropriate substance abuse treatment program will be imposed. ORS 471.135 - It is illegal for a person under 21 to use identification to make false representations of age to obtain liquor. Violation results in a $350 fine for a first conviction and a $1,000 fine for a second conviction. ORS 813.010 - It is illegal to drive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or a controlled substance. Having .08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person qualifies the person as being legally intoxicated. It Is Important That Parents And Students Be Aware Of Oregon State Law Which Pertains To Alcohol And Other Drug Use: ORS 471.430 - No person under the age of 21 years shall attempt to purchase or acquire alcoholic liquor except when such minor is in a private residence accompanied by the parent or guardian of the minor. ORS 471.410 - No one other than the person’s parent or guardian shall sell, give or otherwise make available any alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years. ORS 471.430 - No person under the age of 21 years shall enter or attempt to enter any portion of a licensed premises that is posted or otherwise identified as being prohibited to the use of minors. ORS 811.170 - It is unlawful to drink any alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle while the vehicle is upon a highway, or to possess on one’s person or keep in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon any highway, any bottle, can or other receptacle containing any alcoholic liquor which has been opened, or a seal broken or the contents of which have been partially removed. ORS 475.840 et.seq. - It is unlawful to sell, possess, manufacture, grow, use or be under the influence of a controlled substance (i.e., marijuana, anabolic steroids, or other dangerous drugs). It is also unlawful to remain in a place where you knowingly permit others to sell, keep or use drugs. page 56  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District School Letterhead WARNING: GANG ACTIVITY To the parents/guardians of _____________________________, ID#:____________ Date:__________ School staff have identified the following signs that your child may be influenced by gangs: Gang-related behavior is not tolerated in our schools. As a school district, we are concerned about gang behavior in our schools and at school-sponsored events. Gang related behavior breeds a climate of violence and disruption in our schools that causes students and staff to feel unsafe. It can also put students who are engaged in the behavior at risk of violent attacks by rival gang members. Gang behavior is not specific to any ethnic or socio-economic group. Gang behavior is not a fad or trend related to adolescence or being a young adult. Gang behavior is a direct challenge to the school's mission and, if left unchecked, intimidates students and threatens the safety and well-being of students to successfully complete their education. As parents/guardians, you can and must affect your child's behavior to ensure this type of violation does not occur again. Failure to comply with the following expectations will result in a Safety Contract and/or your child may be suspended or expelled from this school:  Avoid associating with gangs and gang-influenced individuals.  Refrain from dressing in a manner that projects gang membership or support.  Refrain from using gang signs or gang graffiti, including marking his/her personal property.  Refrain from demonstrating intimidating, threatening and/or violent behavior.  Refrain from verbal use of gang-related phrases or comments and monikers (nicknames). Please read the accompanying brochure to familiarize yourself with common gang indicators and ways you can help your child make good decisions. Thank you for your support. Student: I, ______________________________ , have read this letter, understand that the expectations outlined above are for all students, and agree to behave according to them. ________________________________________ Student Date ________________________________________ School Administrator Date Parent contacted: ☐ Phone ☐ Conference cc: principal, counselor, case manager, teacher(s), parent/guardian The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 57 Beaverton School District School Letterhead Safety Contract: Prohibition of Gang-Related Behavior To the parents/guardians of _________________________________, ID#:____________ Date:__________ Your child has already received a warning on by , both verbal and written, about his/her previous behavior relating to gang activity. Despite this warning, he/she continues to demonstrate this behavior. Gang-Related Behavior/Date(s): Gang-related behavior is not tolerated in our schools. Pursuant to the Beaverton School District consistent discipline handbook, your child must enter into an agreement to discontinue all behavior associated with gangs, including:      Avoid associating with gangs and gang-influenced individuals. Refrain from dressing in a manner that projects gang membership or support. Refrain from using gang signs or gang graffiti, including marking his/her personal property. Refrain from demonstrating intimidating, threatening and/or violent behavior. Refrain from verbal use of gang related phrases or comments and monikers (nicknames). In addition to fulfilling the above conditions, ______________________ and a parent/guardian will need to successfully participate in the following Behavioral Action Plan items as indicated: ____ Successfully complete a gang awareness program provided by the Beaverton School District or other district approved alternative. Program/Date/Time/Location:________________________________________________________ ____ Consult with school administration for referral to individual and/or family counseling. Gang behavior is not specific to any ethnic or socio-economic group. Gang behavior is not a fad or trend related to adolescence or being a young adult. Gang behavior is a direct challenge to the school's mission, which if left unchecked, intimidates students, threatens their safety and well-being, and prevents them from successfully completing their education. I, ___________________________, understand that this contract is being offered to me as an opportunity to remain a student at this school. If I choose not to participate within the guidelines of this agreement, I understand that I will be suspended and/or expelled from attending this school. I have read this contract and completely understand the conditions and standards asked of us. ____________________________ Student Date ____________________________ Parent /Guardian Date ____________________________ School Administrator Date cc: principal, counselor, case manager, teacher(s), parent/guardian The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. page 58  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us 2013 - 2014 This project was supported by Grant #2007-JV-FX-0008 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance; the Bureau of Justice Statistics; the Community Capacity Development Office; the National Institute of Justice; the Office for Victims of Crime; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the authors and do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. For more gang-related information and materials, contact the National Gang Center™ Post Office Box 12729 Tallahassee, Florida 32317 Phone: (850) 385-0600, Ext. 224 Fax: (850) 386-5356 E-mail: information@nationalgangcenter.gov Web site: www.nationalgangcenter.gov To request the Parents’ Guide to Gangs, visit www.nationalgangcenter.gov/parents-guide-to-gangs This guide is designed to provide parents with information in order to recognize and prevent gang involvement. Parents’ Guide to Gangs Unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo. 9 Change in attitude about school, church, or other normal activities or change in behavior at these activities. 9 Sudden negative opinions about law enforcement or adults in positions of authority (school officials or teachers). 9 Confrontational behavior, such as talking back, verbal abuse, name calling, and disrespect for parental authority. 9 Unusual desire for secrecy. 9 Staying out late without reason. Unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry. Nonaccidental physical injuries, such as being beaten or injuries to hands and knuckles from fighting. The presence of firearms, ammunition, or other weapons. Suspected drug use, such as alcohol, inhalants, and narcotics. Withdrawal from longtime friends and forming bonds with an entirely new group of friends. Drastic changes in hair or dress style and/or having a group of friends who have the same hair or dress style. Peculiar drawings or gang symbols on schoolbooks, clothing, notebooks, or even walls. Use and practice of hand signals to communicate with friends. 9 Withdrawing from family. 9 Declining school attendance, performance, or behavior. Interest in gang-influenced music, videos, and movies. Negative changes in behavior, such as: The early adolescent years (12–14 years of age) are a crucial time when youths are exposed to gangs and may consider joining a gang. Youths who are becoming involved in a gang may exhibit the following behaviors: Behaviors Associated With Joining a Gang Parents can protect their children from gang activity through taking positive actions, such as monitoring their children’s activities, fostering close relationships with them, and using positive discipline strategies. However, parents often lack factual information about gangs. Research indicates that parents play a pivotal role in keeping young people out of gangs. Negative influences within the family—including domestic violence, child abuse, harsh or inconsistent parenting practices, and/or drug/alcohol abuse by family members—can increase the risk that a youth will join a gang. Introduction Beaverton School District Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 59 page 60  Student Parent Resource Handbook Some symbols and numbers may have special significance within the gang culture in a particular area. A few common symbols from some of the large gangs in the United States are stars (five- and six-pointed), crowns, pitchforks (pointing up or down), three dots in a triangle, and numbers. Contact your local police or sheriff’s department to get specific information on the meaning of unidentifiable symbols or numbers that you may see in graffiti or clothing in your area. Symbols and numbers: Many gangs use one or more colors as a symbol to represent their gang. These colors may be worn on shirts, bandanas, multicolored or single-colored beads, belts, hats, shoes, shoelaces, headbands, jewelry, and other items. Colors: However, gang clothing trends change and may be different from one place to another, so clothing alone may not be enough to indicate a child’s affiliation with a particular gang, though it can be a clue. Other clothing that might be worn by gang members could include pants worn well below the waist (sagging); gang-themed T-shirts with pictures of gang members, prison scenes, graffiti, or slogans; two- or three-toned bead necklaces; sports clothing of specific teams; or colored fabric belts, occasionally with a metal buckle that includes the initial(s) of the gang. Gang members may use a particular style of dress to identify with a particular gang, set, clique, or crew. This might include clothing or bandanas worn only in certain colors that are representative of a gang. Gang-style clothing and dress: Gangsta/gangster rap is a style of rap music characterized by violent, tough-talking lyrics that glorify street-gang culture. Many popular movies also focus on street gangs and their activities. Youths may show their interest in gangs through fascination with music and movies that portray street-gang culture. Gang-influenced music and movies: Some gangs use specific hand gestures to communicate their affiliation with the gang and issue threats or challenges to rival gangs. Hand signs: Tattoos are used to show an individual’s loyalty to his/her gang. These tattoos often include the name, initials, or symbols of the specific gang and may be found on the hands, neck, face, chest, or arms. Tattoos: Gangs use graffiti to mark their territory, brag about their reputation, mourn fallen members, and threaten or challenge rival gangs. For this reason, graffiti can be very dangerous and should be removed as soon as possible. Youths who are participating in graffiti may have items such as spray paints, spray-paint plastic tips, wide-tipped markers, or sketchbooks with graffiti works in progress and may have paint on their clothing, backpacks, or other items. Graffiti: Letters, colors, or symbols may have a specific gang meaning in local street-gang culture, such as Kansas City Royals (KC = Kill Crips). Sports items may be purchased in a nontraditional color to correspond with the gang’s colors or may be altered with graffiti or extra symbols or writing. Sports items: Common Gang Identifiers (Explain to your children that these clothing items can put them in danger and that you will not purchase them or allow them to be worn. If you are not familiar with these items, contact your local law enforcement agency for more specific information about gangs in your area.)  Wear clothing that may have meaning to gangs in your area.  Use any kind of hand or finger signs that may be meaningful to gangs.  Attend any party or social event sponsored by gangs.  Hang out where gangs congregate.  Associate with any gang members. Tell your children not to: Let them know that you disapprove of gangs and do not want to see them hurt or arrested. Talk to your children about gangs and ways to avoid them. What Parents Can Do Make time for your family to play, eat meals together, take trips (even to local parks or activities), keep family traditions, and have family meetings to talk about plans, feelings, and complaints. Plan family time. Children and teenagers need to know clearly what is expected of them and the consequences for acting otherwise. Do not rescue your children from the consequences of their decisions. Set firm limits with your children and teens. Help your children practice simple ways to respond to peer pressure. For example, if your child is challenged by a peer who says, “If you are my friend, you would,” your child can respond, “If you were my friend, you wouldn’t ask.” Then, he/she should walk away. Talk to your children about ways to deal with pressure from friends. Be aware of their attitudes toward drugs, alcohol, and gangs. When children start to feel pressure to use drugs or join gangs, it usually comes from their friends. Get to know your children’s friends and the friends’ parents. Beaverton School District www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bully/Menacing Complaint Form The building principal will take reports and conduct a prompt investigation of any report of an act of hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, bullying or cyberbullying. Name of complaintant: Position of complaintant: Date of complaint: Name of alleged harasser of bully: Date and place of incident or incidents: Name of Discrimination or Harassment Alleged (Check all that apply) Age Physical Attributes Sexual Orientation Disability Sex Gender Identity Physical/Mental Ability Political Belief Political Party Preference Sexual Orientation Other - Please Specify: Marital Status Race/Color National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry Religion/Creed Description of misconduct: Name of witnesses (if any): Evidence of harassment or bullying, i.e., letters, photos, etc. (attach evidence if possible): Any other information: I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date: 2013 - 2014 / / Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 61 Beaverton School District School and Community Resources CRISIS LINES: All 24 Hour: Alcohol & Drug Hotline Assessment Providers List Available at Schools or Call Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline Domestic Violence Resource Center - 24 hour Crisis Line Multnomah County Mental Health Portland Women’s Crisis Line Sexual Assault Resource Center National Suicide Prevention Hotline Multi-Service Center of the Oregon Dept. of Human Services Washington County National Runaway Switchboard Washington County Mental Health Crisis Line - 24 hour Crisis Hotline Help Line 503-988-4888 503-591-8000 503-469-8620 503-640-5352 503-988-4888 1-800-716-9769 503-235-5333 503-640-5311 1-888-640-5311 1-800-273-8255 Hillsboro 503-648-8951 Beaverton 503-646-9952 1-800-786-2929 503-291-9111 ALCOHOL/DRUG SERVICES COUNSELING SERVICES: Alcoholics Anonymous: for people who want to stop drinking Al-Anon/Alateen (for family, friends and teens or alcoholics) Cocaine Anonymous Helpline Lifeworks NW Narcotics Anonymous Helpline Nicotine Anonymous Helpline Oregon Partnership Helpline 503-223-8569 e-mail: 1212@pdxaa.com 503-292-1333 503-256-1666 503-645-9010 503-727-3733 877-879-6422 1-800-923-4357 MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG/ALCOHOL COUNSELING SERVICES: Dougy Center (grief support services for children 3-19, young adults 19-30 & their families) First Step Adolescent Center Kaiser Permanente Mental Health/Addiction Medicine Morrison Child & Family Services Northwest Behavioral Health Care Rimrock Trails Residential Treatment Center Substance Abuse & Mental Health - National Helpline Western Psychological Services Youth Contact (counseling for youth under 18 - mental health, alcohol, and drugs) page 62  Student Parent Resource Handbook 503-775-5683 503-538-7647 503-249-3434 503-258-4495 503-722-4470 1-888-532-6247 1-800-662-4357 503-626-9494 503-640-4222 www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District School & Community Resources Disability Advocacy: 888-988-3228 www.factoregon.org Family and Community Together 503-243-2081 TTY: 503-323-9161 www.aradvocacy.org Disability Rights Oregon (Formerly the ARC) Girls Advocacy: 503-230-0054 www.girlsinitiativenetwork.org 503-258-4167 Girls, Inc. of NW Oregon Coalition for Equal Access for Girls Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Youth Advocacy & Education: GLSEN Oregon (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition Oregon GSA Network PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) SMYRC (Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center) TransActive Washington County Pride Project 503-936-5614 www.glsen.org 503-954-4865 www.oregonsafeschools.org 503-232-7676 www.pflagpdx.org 503-231-3051 www.smyrc.org 503-252-3000 www.transactiveonline.org 503-260-5792 http://www.prideproject.org OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES: Asian Health Service Center Boys and Girls Aid Society The Homeless Student/Family Liaison Beaverton Multi-Service Center Information & Referral - Washington and Multnomah Counties Kids Turn (Washington County family law education program) Oregon Gambler’s Anonymous Helpline Outside In - Portland Planned Parenthood Poison Control Center - Overdose/Poison (Oregon) Shelter Referral - Washington County Tenant Landlord Hotline 2013 - 2014 503-641-4113 503-222-9661 503-591-4462 503-646-9952 2-1-1 or 503-222-5555 503-846-0665 503-233-5888 503-535-3800 503-788-7273 1-800-222-1222 503-640-3263 503-648-7223 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 63 Beaverton School District POLICE AND LEGAL SERVICES: Beaverton Police Department Legal Aid of Oregon/Washington County Oregon Law Center Public Safety Number - non emergency dispatch (Washington County) Washington County Sheriff Washington County Juvenile Department 503-526-2260 503-640-4115 503-640-4115 503-629-0111 503-846-2721 503-846-8861 Racial Justice Advocacy & Education Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon Center for Intercultural Organizing & Somali Youth of Oregon Latino Network Middle East Studies Center at Portland State University Native American Youth & Family Center Oregon Leadership Institute for Latino Students at Portland Community College at Rock Creek Urban League of Portland 503-896-7560 www.apano.org 503-287-4117 www.interculturalorganizing.org 503-283-6881 www.latnet.org 503-725-4074 http://oia.pdx.edu/mesc/ 503-288-8177 www.nayapdx.org 971-722-7279 www.pcc.edu/resources/ culture/rock-creek/oregon-leadership/ 503-280-2600 www.ulpdx.org School Resources Your child’s school also has on staff professionals trained in intervention and support who can provide you with confidential advice, information and a District listing of private sources of counseling. Contact your school if you would like to speak with: The School Psychologist The School Support Specialist The School Nurse The Homeless Student/Family Liason The School Counselor The Beaverton School District has developed an Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention Program which promotes prevention through education, skill building, the provision of healthy activities, and home and community involvement. School and Community Resources have been provided with the intent of encouraging communication among parents, schools, and the Beaverton community. page 64  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Index A Abuse, Substance or Child – 14, 55, 56, 62 Academic Integrity – 38 Accidents/Injury – 14 Administrative Intervention – 46 Admission of Non-Resident Students – 13 Admission of Resident Students – 13 Admissions – 13 Alcohol – 24, 32, 34, 47, 42, 51, 55, 56, 64 Alternative Education Program – 44, 46, 53. See also Alternative Placement Alternative Placement – 53 Assault – 28, 34, 37, 48, 62 Assembly – 17 Attendance – 13, 19, 22, 33, 43, 54 Automobile Misuse – 28, 34 B Behavior Intervention Plan – 50 Bullying/Harassment – 28, 35 Bus Conduct – 17, 28, 36 C Calendar - Back Cover Child Abuse – 14, 62 Child Find – 52 Closed Campus – 28, 36 Committee Members – 10, 12,15 Community Involvement – 11, 54, 64 Community Resources – 55, 62, 63, 64 Complaint Procedure – 22, 53 Computer, Internet And Other Electronic Systems – 22 Conference – 46 Contagious Conditions – 16 Criminal Trespass – 15 Custodial/Non-Custodial Parents – 15 Cyberbullying – 22,23, 35 D Dangerous Drugs – 28, 32-34, 36, 55 Defiance of Authority – 28, 37 Directory Information – 18 Disability – 22, 25, 50-52, 63 Disciplinary Procedures – 22 Formal Procedures – 24 Expulsion – 24 Suspension – 24 Informal Procedures – 24 Search and Inspection – 25 Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct – 28, 37 Disruptive Appearance/Student Dress – 28, 37 Distributing/Sharing – 33 Distribution of Materials – 36, 39, 54, Diversity Statement – 2 Dress and Grooming – 15, 37 Driver’s License – 14, 34, 35, 47, 48 Drugs – 4, 28, 32, 36, 50, 51, 55, 56, 62 Due Process – 24-26, 32, 35, 53 E Early Entrance – 13 Education Records – 18 Definition – 19 Inspect and Review – 21 Request for Amendment – 20 Rights of Parents & Eligible Students –21 Transferring – 19 Electronic Communications – 22, 41 Elementary & Secondary Education Act – 30-31, 44-45 Emergency Closure – 16 Emergency Information – 15 Explosive Devices – 24, 29, 42, 47 Expulsion Process – 24 Extortion – 28, 37 F Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – 18, 19 Fighting – 17, 29, 36-37 Fire – 28, 38 Firearms – 25, 30-31, 36, 43-45, 49 Fire Marshal – 46 Forfeiture – 34, 48 Forgery – 29, 38 Formal Acknowledgement of Handbook – 67 G Gambling – 29, 38 Gang Activity – 23, 39-40 Gangs – 23, 29, 39, 54 Activity Warning – 40, 57 Parents Guide – 5, 59 H Harassment – 22-23,28, 30, 35, 39-40, 48, 53, 61 Hate Lists – 30, 42 Health Services – 16 Contagious Conditions – 16 Information – 16 Screening – 16 Disciplinary Reassignment/Detention – 20, 46 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 65 Beaverton School District I IDEA – 25, 27, 34, 46 Immunizations and Oregon Law – 16 Insight Classes – 32-33 K Knives – 30-31, 43-44 L Latex Products – 36 Law Enforcement Agencies – 25, 47 Lewd Conduct – 29, 38 Lockers – 25 Loitering – 9, 38 Look-Alike Weapons – 31, 43 Loss of Privileges –47 Lying – 29, 38 M Manifestation Determination – 32, 50 Materials Distribution – 54 Medication – 16, 29, 39 Menacing – 22, 30, 35, 42, 49, 61 Military Recruitment – 54 N Narcotics – 55 Nondiscrimination – 22 Nutrition Services – 17 O Obscenity – 38, 42 P Parent Involvement – 47 Parents’ Guide to Gangs – 60-61 Peer Court – 47 Police and Legal Services – 64 Pregnant Students – 55 Prescription Medication – 16, 39 Private School Students – 55 Public Safety Office – 15, 46-47, 64 R Range of Consequences – 11, 27, 36 Recklessly Endangering – 29, 39 Release of Personally Identifiable Information – 19 Resources – 62-64 Restitution – 48 Rights & Responsibilities S Safety Contract – 40 School Board Members – 6 School Bus Bus Rules – 36, 47 Uninvited Entry – 17 School & Community Resources – 62-64 School Functions – 39 School Grounds – 15 School Nurses – 16 Search and Inspection – 25 Secret Societies – 23, 29, 39 Section 504 – 25, 27, 32, 34, 46, 50-53 Self Medication – 16 Selling – 32, 34, 36, 38, 42 Sexual Harassment – 30, 40 Sexual Orientation – 12, 22, 42, 54, 61 Sharing – 33 Special Education – 20, 25, 32, 24, 50-53 Strategic Plan – 7-8 Student Dress and Grooming – 28, 37 Student Fines or Fees – 17 Student Services – 16-17 Health Services – 16 Nutrition Services – 17 Transportation Services – 17 Student Welfare – 14-16 Suspension Process – 24 T Tardiness – 30, 40 Technology Misuse – 30, 41 Theft – 30, 42 Threats –30, 35,42, 47 Title I Schools – 55 Tobacco – 30, 42, 55 Transportation Services – 17 Trespassing – 30, 43 U Unexcused Absence – 14, 30,43 V Vandalism – 25, 30, 43, 47 Visitors and Volunteers – 15 W Weapons – 13, 25, 30-31, 36, 43-47, 49, 50-51, 54 Parents/Guardians – 11 Risk Assessment/Investigation – 47 page 66  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton School District Formal Acknowledgement of Student Parent Resource Handbook Review We, the undersigned, understand that the Student Parent Resource Handbook (SPRH) contains information for parents, guardians and students. We acknowledge that we have reviewed the SPRH located online at www.beaverton.k12.or.us. Select “handbooks and forms.” A copy of the SPRH is available upon request at my student’s school office. We are aware that the SPRH contains information and policies for our review. We understand that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and that failure to abide by the guidelines for student behavior can result in the discipline outlined in the SPRH. We further understand that failure to return this acknowledgement form does not excuse any individual from complying with the SPRH, Beaverton School District policies, regulations and guidelines. We are aware that the Beaverton School District reserves the right at any time to add to the policies, regulations and behavioral standards contained in the SPRH. Please sign below and return this form to the school to insure that all parents, guardians and the student have read the policies and agree to abide by them. Please return this form to the school by the first day of school or within two weeks of enrollment for new students. DATE: STUDENT ID NO.: SIGNATURE OF STUDENT: PRINT NAME OF STUDENT: SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: PRINT NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: 2013 - 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook  page 67 Beaverton School District Notes This page intentionally left blank. page 68  Student Parent Resource Handbook www.beaverton.k12.or.us NOTES 2013 2014 Student Parent Resource Handbook I page 69 BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2013-2014 CALENDAR 4 unpaid budget reduction days (Nov. 27, Dec. 9, Mar. 10 and Apr. 28) After the first 2 days of Inclement weather/emergency closure, each subsequent day thereafter will be restored in June. JULY 2013 AUGUST 2013 S M 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 S M T 2 9 16 23 30 W 3 10 17 24 31 T F 4 11 18 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 T 1 8 15 22 29 H 9 F/L 10 16 23 30 17 24 S M W 4 11 18 25 T 5 12 19 26 S 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 F S S M T W 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 PS 6 13 20 PS 7 14 21 SD S M 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 (20) 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 T F S S M 6 13 20 7 14 21 1 SD 15 22 BR H NOVEMBER 2013 T (16) 3 10 17 24 4 H 18 25 S M T 5 12 19 26 6 13 SC SG/TSD 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 W SC 8 15 22 29 T T SC 1 8 15 22 29 G BR 16 SC SC F S S M SC 9 16 23 30 T W 2 9 16 23 3 10 H 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 SC 10 17 24 31 T F 2 9 16 23 30 3 BR 17 SC 31 4 11 18 SC 5 12 19 SC 6 13 20 SC S M T 3 10 17 SC SC 4 11 18 25 (18) S S M 7 TG/SSD 21 SC 1 8 15 22 29 (14) 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 BR 1 8 15 22 29 4 11 18 SC T T F S S M T 1 2 3 1 2 3 8 15 22 29 9 16 SSD/TA 30 10 17 24 31 8 15 22 29 9 16 10 17 23 30 24 MAY 2014 7 14 21 28 S 4 SD 18 25 T F 5 12 19 SC 5 12 19 26 (22) S 6 13 20 SC 7 14 21 28 (13) T F S 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 (19) W 2 9 16 23 30 T F S 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 SG/TSD 5 12 19 26 (20) W T F S 4 SLD 6 7 11 18 25 F/L 19 TLD/G 20 26 27 14 21 28 (9) JUNE 2014 TG/SSD Trimester grading/semester staff dev/workday/no students (1)G Grading all schools (1) SG/TSD Semester grading/trimester staff dev/no students (2) H Holiday (5) SSD/TA Semester staff dev/trimester assessment/no students (1) SC Schools closed (17) SD Staff dev/workday/no students (4) F/L First/last day for students (2) PS Pre-service/no students (3) BR Unpaid budget reduction day (4) TLD/G Teachers' last day/grading day (1) SLD Seniors' last day ( ) Total student contact days per month Student days in grading periods: Semester 1 = 85; Semester 2 = 86 / Trim. 1 = 58; Trim. 2 = 58; Trim. 3 = 55 3.19.13 F APRIL 2014 W 6 13 20 27 T 3 10 17 24 31 3 10 17 24 31 FEBRUARY 2014 T T 5 12 19 H W 2 9 16 23 30 M 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 S 2 9 16 23 PS DECEMBER 2013 S (20) W 1 8 15 22 29 MARCH 2014 W F OCTOBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 W T 1 8 15 22 SD