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CANON
CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
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Welcome
Mission
School
Day
Community
Behavior Standards
School
Closing or Delayed Start Due To Bad Weather
Attendance
Expectations
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Absences
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Chronic
Absences
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Tardies
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Passes
Academic Expectations
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Honor
Roll
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Report
Cards and Grading System
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Progress
Reports
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Standards
of Performance for all Classes
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Classroom
Expectations
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Book
Care
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Media
Center
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Non
Instructional Items
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Visitors
Expectations
for Student Conduct
Student
Dress
Tobacco Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Sexual Harassment
Student
Suspension/Expulsion Process
General Campus
Expectations
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Bus
Transportation
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Bicycles,
Skateboards, Scoters and Rollerblades
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Fire
Drills
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Health
Service and Medication Policy
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Lockers
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Lunch
Period
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Posters
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Student
Expenses
Activity
Program Participation
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Welcome
to Cañon City Middle School!!!
I
hope that your year with us at CCMS will be exciting,
academically rewarding and a positive experience for all.
Middle School is a time of change.
The work load and social adjustments are greater here
than at the elementary level.
You will be expected to attend school daily, complete all
assigned tasks, read independently, and behave appropriately.
Your year will be exciting and filled with many new
opportunities. I
strongly encourage you to take full advantage of them.
Please
read all of the items in the handbook carefully Students are
expected to know the contents of the handbook.
I
am glad to have you with us at Cañon City Middle school, and I
want to assure you that we will do our best to help you
experience academic, social, and emotional growth in a safe
environment.
John
Sporleder, Principal
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The
mission of Cañon City Middle School is to provide a learning
experience that will meet the needs, interests, and abilities
unique to children in grades seven and eight to enable success
at school and in the community.
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The
school day for students begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:40
p.m.
Students should not arrive earlier than 7:20 or no later
than 7:32 a.m.
Neither rooms nor school buildings will be open before
7:25 a.m.; thus proper supervision of your child will be
unavailable.
Bus students will load at 2:40 p.m. and leave at 2:42
p.m.
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In
order to create a community where the quality of life is ideal
for all its citizens, Cañon City Middle School supports the
behavior standards subscribed to the School/Community Discipline
Task Force. Community
behavior standards are as follows:
Towards
Self:
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Be
responsible for your own actions.
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Be
self-motivated.
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Respect
your body, mind, and spirit.
Toward
Others:
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Be
non-violent - in what you say and/or do.
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Reach
out to others in an empathetic, compassionate, and honest way.
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Respect
authority.
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Influence
others positively.
Towards
Property:
Respect
one’s environment, personal property, and the property of
others.
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If
school is cancelled or a delayed start of school is required,
the decision will be announced by 6:00 a.m. on the local radio
and television stations.
The
following radio and television stations will be given
information regarding school closures, delayed starts and early
dismissals:
RADIO:
KRLN (1400) OR 103.9 AM and 104.9 FM
TV:
KOAA (Channel 5), KKTV (Channel 11),
and KRDO (Channel 13), and Channel
19 Cablevision.
If
no report is given, it can be assumed that school will be held
on regular sessions. Patrons
are asked not to call the school or district office.
Telephone lines must be kept open for emergencies.
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The
staff and faculty of Cañon City Middle School are strongly
committed to provide a quality educational setting whereby each
individual student can realize his or her maximum potential.
Accordingly, we fully support the intent of mandatory
attendance.
Absences
without Prior Arrangement
Normal
excused absences are those resulting from illness of the student
or family emergency. Any
other absence must be excused through prior arrangement
with the office of the principal and with permission of the
parents.
1.
Parental contact with the office indicating the reason
for the absence and the date(s) on which the absence occurred is
required. A phone
call from parents or guardians on the day of the absence or a
note signed by the parent or legal guardian when the student
returns to school will be sufficient.
Failure
to contact the school will result in the student receiving an
unexcused absence. All
absences are resolved within 48 hours of the student’s return
to school.
Truancy
is defined in Board Policy #809 as, “absence from or leaving
school without the parent’s and/or the school’s knowledge or
permission, a pupil is subject to disciplinary action for
truancy.”
1.
Parent/guardian and student should be aware that the law
provides for academic penalties for classes missed due to
truancy or unexcused absences (C.R.S.22-33-104 4).
2.
At anytime it becomes apparent that a student is truant,
the principal or his designee shall attempt to contact the
parent or guardian without undue delay and advise them of the
situations.
3.
Following a confirmed truancy, a parent conference must
be conducted prior to readmission of the student (Board Policy
809).
Absence
with Prior Arrangement
We
recognize that on occasion a student must be gone from school
with parents. (I.e., vacations, which occur when school, is not
in recess, doctor’s appointments, funerals, etc.)
1.
In these situations, the parent or guardian should notify
the attendance office in writing at least three (3) days in
advance whenever possible.
2.
The attendance office will process the completed
application with teacher comments.
The completed form will be forwarded to an administrator
for approval.
3.
In considering the approval of an absence by prior
arrangement, the following criteria will be used:
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Prior attendance record
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Current academic
standing
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Student conduct
record
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Whether past
assignments for excused
absences
were turned in on time – which is the first day back
to school.
Extended
Absence Due to Illness and/or Injury:
When
it becomes known to a parent or guardian that a student will be
absent from school in excess of any thirty (30) day period on a
continual basis, notification, must be given to the principal or
his designee at the earliest possible date.
In many instances, a home tutor can be provided if the
absence is for medical reasons and is substantiated by a physician’s statement.
Chronic
Absences:
The
principal or his designee utilizing the provision of C.R.S. as a
guideline, has authority to determine if the absence of the
student shall be classified excused or unexcused. In those
instances where a students is frequently absent and it becomes
apparent in the opinion of the principal that a problem may
exist, the school may:
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Inform the parent that a physician’s statement
is necessary to confirm the necessity for frequent absences and
any future absences.
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Require parent conference to clarify the reason
for the frequent absences, if other than illness.
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If the matter is not resolved by conference, the
principal or his designee will refer the matter to the School
District Attendance Office for investigation and/or legal action
before the Juvenile Court.
TARDIES
Students
are expected to be at their first hour class when the 7:40 a.m.
bell rings. For
each class, students are expected to be in their seats ready
to work with appropriate materials.
Failure to do so will constitute a tardy unless excused.
Beginning
of the day tardies - Students
tardy to their first hour class must have a tardy slip from the
attendance office to be admitted to class.
Excused
tardies - will
be allowed if there is parent/legal guardian contact either by a
written note or phone call indicating the reason for the tardy
and the date. A
parent or guardian must sign the note.
PASSES
Passes
may be required of you for the following:
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Tardy to school - report to the attendance
office for a tardy pass.
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Tardy to class - report to class without a
pass or get a pass from your last teacher.
Frequent unexcused tardy results in discipline action.
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Leaving school early - obtain an early
dismissal pass from the attendance clerk after presenting a note
or receiving a phone call from parent/legal guardian indicating
the reason for the early dismissal.
Physical
Education excuses - you may be
excused for a brief period of time for injuries or illness with
a parent’s excuse or longer with a doctor’s statement.
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HONOR
ROLL
Each
quarter the names of students who have met the requirements for
the honor roll will be posed and published in the newspaper.
Eligibility for membership:
1.
A student must have a 3.6-4.0 academic average in all
classes taken, including specials.
2.
An honorable mention roster will be posted on the school
bulletin board. The
requirements for this are a 3.0-3.59 academic average.
REPORT
CARDS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Report
cards are mailed at the end of each grading period.
Cards are not to be returned to school.
The letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F are
given for each subject. Evaluation
of your effort and conduct will be reported for each subject as
well.
Out-of-school
suspension and unexcused absences may result in the loss of
opportunity to complete work for credit for the time absent from
school.
PROGRESS
REPORTS
Midway
through the grading period, progress reports will be mailed to
parents. These
reports are intended to provide parents with current information
on their student’s academic progress.
The
report is so designed that the teacher may include comments
regarding student performance.
These mid-term reports may be distributed via
parent/teacher conferences in October and February.
STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE FOR ALL CLASSES
1.
All work is to be neat and legible, with no drawings,
stains or dirt, and should reflect the student’s best effort.
2.
Correct spelling of all words is the rule,
not the exception. Excessive
spelling errors or sloppiness may result in the student redoing
the assignment before final credit is assigned.
CLASSROOM
PREPARATION EXPECTATIONS
Students
are expected to come to class prepared, having paper,
pencil/pen, notebook and textbook.
If the student does not come in prepared, then the
individual teachers will apply corrective measures.
Students
are expected to be alert and ready to work in the classroom at
all times. If a
student is sleeping or acting unusual in class, in the halls, or
on the school grounds, the following will apply for the
student’s own safety:
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The teacher will refer the student to an
administrator.
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The nurse will check the student upon notification
by the administrator.
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The nurse will notify the parents of the unusual
behavior and will ask parents to pick the student up from
school, if appropriate. A
parent conference will follow with an administrator and the
nurse when necessary.
BOOK
CARE
You
are responsible for the books issued to you or used by you.
Cover texts with
school covers, old maps, paper bags or some other durable
material. Write
your name in your book on the book stamp provided in the
front of the book. Do
not mark or write anything in your textbook.
Let your teacher know when you receive your text if there
are blots, rips, pages missing or any other damage so you
won’t be held responsible.
When
students are issued books to use, teachers make a record of the
book number and the condition of the book and the year the book
is issued. Books
are grade A, B, C, or D according to the condition of the book
when checked out. Students who lose or damage a book will be
responsible for repair or replacement costs.
If the book was destroyed or lost, the cost will be the
replacement price of a new book.
MEDIA
CENTER
Media
Center hours are from 7:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Students may come to the Media Center during the day with
a pass from their teacher.
Students are asked to come prepared with the necessary
materials to complete their work.
Students are expected to work quietly while in the Media
Center.
Our
books are due on the 1st and 15th of each month.
We do not charge for overdue materials; however, we do
ask that materials are returned on time.
The rule of care of all Media Center materials is the
same as for texts. During the year, the media specialist will
help students learn how to use a wide variety of resources to
complete reports, research, or projects.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
ITEMS
Students
will be expected to keep all items that can cause harm or
disruption away from school.
If a student does bring such an item to school, it will
be confiscated. The
confiscated item and the student will be sent to an
administrator.
1.
Any items such as smoke bombs, stink bomb, Chinese stars,
handcuffs, firecrackers, bullets, knives, nun chucks, chains,
guns or other potentially harmful items will be confiscated and
not returned. Possession
or use of any such item will require those proceedings for
suspension or the principal initiates expulsion immediately.
2.
Other items such as pagers, cell phones, tape players,
portable radios, video games, CD players, toys, etc. may be
picked up after school by the parents.
VISITORS
Student
visitation will be very limited and for special academic reasons
only. As a general
rule, they are not allowed.
If you have a specific request, the parent/guardian needs
to make a request in writing to the principal at least three
days before the visit is to occur.
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Expectations for Student Conduct
We
believe that only when children feel safe and have a feeling of
belonging will they be able to learn effectively.
A good discipline policy has standards and expectations,
which promote appropriate behavior and focus on self-control,
responsibility, and respect for oneself and others.
We exist in a community that must work together to model,
learn and teach appropriate behavior.
…A
student’s job is to develop self-control, learn to talk about
problems, and try different problem solving alternatives that
support learning…
At
Cañon City Middle School, our students’ important
responsibilities are:
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Know and Obey the rules
established for students
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Listen and
Follow directions from CCMS staff members
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Understand and
Give every task a personal best effort
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Be prepared and
Have necessary materials for all classes
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Maintain and
Assist in keeping Cañon City Middle School’s
campus
equipment, and materials safe and “first class”
Students
will be expected to be courteous and mannerly in the halls,
classrooms, cafeteria and on the grounds at all times.
If the student is disruptive in the classrooms, halls,
cafeteria, or on the grounds the following will apply:
Consequences
for Inappropriate Conduct:
In
most cases – team interventions should first address
discipline problems and teachers (or teacher) will be in
contact with parents or guardians before an office referral is
given. Once a
student is sent to the office the following guidelines will be
used.
1st referral
Detention – Lunch or After School
2nd referral
1 day of In-House-Suspension
3rd referral
2 Days of I.H.S.
(Meeting with team, student, parent, and
administrator-behavior intervention plan)
4th
referral
Suspension according to plan
5th
referral
I.H.S. or Out-of-School-Suspension
6th
referral
I.H.S. or O.S. S.
7th
referral
I.H.S. or O.S.S.
8th referral
O.S.S. (Meeting with team, student, parent
and administrator to discuss habitual behavior)
Fighting,
Assault, Extortion, Insubordination, Weapons, Drugs and
other major offenses will result in out-of-school suspension
pending a parent conference and the development of a behavioral
plan to avoid further offenses.
EXTENDED
SCHOOL YEAR
Extended
school year may be used as a disciplinary measure in lieu of
suspension or other disciplinary action.
Extended school year is to be used primarily during the
final nine (9) weeks of the school year.
Students can be assigned up to five (5) days of extended
school year.
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The
staff at CCMS recognizes that, within certain limitations, each
student’s dress and grooming is a matter of personal style and
individual preference. Generally,
CCMS will not interfere with the ability of students and their
parents to make decisions regarding appearance except when it
affects the learning environment of our school or the health and
safety of our students. We have the responsibilities to protect
the health and safety of our students and maintain proper and
appropriate conditions conducive to learning.
The purpose of the student dress code is to encourage
students to come to school properly prepared to participate in
the educational process.
Students
at CCMS may not wear:
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Hats in the building
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Clothing advertising
tobacco, drugs, or alcohol
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Clothing depicting
violence
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Clothing that depicts
“gang” association
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Clothing containing
inappropriate language or sexual innuendo
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Running shorts,
“short” skirts/dresses or “short” shorts (the general
rule regarding length of shorts or skirts is finger tip length
or longer)
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Half-shirts, muscle shirts, open mesh shirts,
spaghetti-strap tops, sheer blouses or bare-midriff tops of any
kind.
Note:
As a general rule of thumb students will follow the four
“B’s. We should
not see a student’s Bottom (including boxers), Belly, Back, or
Breasts (including cleavage).
Students must wear shoes at all times while on school
grounds.
The
building administration has the responsibility and authority to
impose reasonable regulations concerning student dress and
cleanliness. CCMS
dress regulations are in compliance with board policy #812
“Dress Code” which is outlined in the “Student Conduct and
Discipline Code” (Addendum to the Student Handbook)
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In
order to promote the general health, welfare and well-being of
students and staff, smoking, chewing or any other use of any
tobacco products and the conspicuous possession, of tobacco
products by students while in or on school properties, or under
the school’s jurisdiction during school hours or while
participating in a school-sponsored event is prohibited. The
following guidelines are in accordance with the file #815 in the
“Student Conduct and Discipline Code”.
1.
Students are not to bring tobacco in any form to school.
If a student does have tobacco in his/her possession it will be
confiscated and destroyed.
2.
Students are not to smoke or chew tobacco in school or on
the school grounds.
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It
shall be the policy of all schools in School District Fremont
Re-1, Fremont County, Cañon City, Colorado, to take positive
action through education, counseling, parental involvement,
medical referral and police referral in the handling
of incidents in the school.
The consumption or dispensing of alcoholic or fermented
malt beverages and/or the use of dispensing of any type of
illegal drug or narcotic substance of any type, to any degree,
while attending or participating in any function or activity
related to or sponsored by the school, including extended day,
night, weekend, or out-of-town activities, is prohibited (File
814 and 816).
PROCEDURES
If
a teacher suspects a student of coming to school under the
influence of a drug or alcohol, that teacher should notify an
administrator immediately.
A
school administrator will immediately call the student to the
office. If there is
a strong indication that drugs or alcohol have been or are in
use, the school nurse will be called in for verification.
Should
the nurse verify the presence of drugs or alcohol, the parents
of the student will be contacted and requested to come to school
immediately.
Drug
and/or alcohol testing may be requested before the student
returns to school.
From
this point on, students determined to be under the influence of
drugs or alcohol will be dealt with according to written board
policy.
If
a teacher suspects a student of being a seller, pusher or
distributor of drugs or alcohol, that teacher should notify an
administrator immediately.
The administrator will then deal with the student
according to the written board policy.
When
evidence shows a student being a seller, pusher or distributor
of drugs on any school campus or school function in School
District Fremont Re-1, it is recommended:
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Immediate notification of parents and Law
Enforcement Officials.
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Student will be immediately suspended from school
for five (5) days or until the next meeting of the Board of
Education and may be recommended for expulsion.
The following consequences will be implemented for
students in possession of or using drugs on campus or at a
school activity:
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Student will be subject to suspension not to
exceed five (5) days.
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Conference with parents, law enforcement’s
officials and an administrator.
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Recommend referral to proper legal and medical
authorities to obtain professional help as needed in drug
education.
Students
may come forward without fearing any disciplinary action and ask
for assistance if he/she has a drug problem.
Proper steps with parents, legal and medical authorities
are then taken to provide the help needed.
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SCHOOL
DISTRICT FREMONT RE-1
CAÑON
CITY SCHOOLS
DOES
NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY OF ITS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, OR
EMPLOYMENT
WITH
REGARD TO SEX, DISABILITY, RACE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN
Mr.
Mike Nieslanik
Title
IX, Section 504
and
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
101
N. 14th Street
Cañon
City, Colorado 81212
Telephone:
(719) 276-5700
Sexual
Harassment
Fremont
Re-1 School District has a legitimate and compelling interest in
assuring that no employee or student is subject to sexual
harassment. Further,
this institution has an obligation to discipline those who
engage in sexually harassing behavior.
Persons accused of sexual harassment has an interest with
regard to their reputation.
Fremont Re-1 School District must strive to balance the
interests of all persons accused of sexual harassment against
the rights and feelings of one who believes he/she has been the
victim of harassment, and make every effort to find the truth.
Unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or
physical conduct of sexual nature may constitute sexual
harassment when such conduct
has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individual’s educational performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
File #837 outlines specific procedures when a sexual
harassment issue arises as outlined in the “Student Conduct
and Discipline Code” (Addendum to the Student Handbook).
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The
Board recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable
support to teachers and administrators as they perform their
duty to maintain a safe and desirable environment for learning.
Part of a safe environment is the creation of an
atmosphere where all are free from the fear of arbitrary or
capricious action and the fear of assault and/or battery.
To promote this atmosphere, the student/expulsion policy
has been adopted.
The
Board of education shall provide due process of law to students,
parents, and school personnel through written procedures
consistent with law for the suspension of expulsion of students
and the denial of admission.
The Student Suspension/Expulsion Process is outlined
extensively in the handout “Student Conduct and Discipline
Code” (Addendum to the Student Handbook).
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