ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Handbook 2019-2020 FIN… · PROGRAM HANDBOOK...

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER

PROGRAM HANDBOOK

2019-2020

Board Adopted July 16, 2019

http://www.esclakeeriewest.org/AlternateLearningCenter.aspx


Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe 2 | P a g e


TABLE OF CONTENTS Page #

2019-2020 ALC Calendar 5

Alternate Learning Center Contact Information 7

About the ESC of Lake Erie West and ALC Program 9

• ESC of Lake Erie West 9

• Alternate Learning Center Program 9

• Services Provided at the Alternate Learning Center 10

• Alternative Learning Center Vision Statement 10

• Alternative Learning Center Pledge 10

• Parent/Guardian Involvement 11

Academic Program 11

• Academics 11

• Mid Terms 12

• Report Cards/Progress Reports 12

• Computer and Network Usage 12

Student Behavior 13

• Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) 13

• Bullying and Aggressive Behavior 13

• Gang Activity 15

• Harassment and Discrimination 15

• Disciplinary Procedures 16

• Restraint and Seclusion 16

• Student Behavior Expectations 17

• Safe School Ordinance (City of Toledo) 19

• School Uniform and Personal Appearance 19

• Information Sharing Network (ISN) 20


TABLE OF CONTENTS Page #

ALC Policies and Procedures 21

• ESC of Lake Erie West Board Policies 21

• Attendance Policy 21

• Emergency Medical Authorization 22

• HIPPA Regulations 22

• Illness and Accidents 22

• Immunizations 23

• Medications During the School Day 23

• School Closings 23

• School Lunch and Breakfast Program 24

• Search and Seizure 24

• Student Privacy 25

• Student Records 26

• Student Wellness 26

• Tardiness 27

• Transportation 27

• Truancy Policy 28

• Unauthorized Departure 28

• Additional Information 29

Appendix A: ALC School-wide PBIS Matrix 31

Appendix B: Bullying Reporting Form 33

Appendix C: Student Contract For Electronic Devices 35

Appendix D: Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines 37


ALC Calendar 2019 – 2020

First Quarter August 18–October 24 (46 days)

FRIDAY AUG 16 PROFESSIONAL MEETING DAY

MONDAY AUG 19 PROFESSIONAL MEETING DAY

TUESDAY AUG 20 TEACHERS’ WORK DAY

WEDNESDAY AUG 21 ALC FIRST STUDENT DAY

MONDAY SEP 02 LABOR DAY. ALC CLOSED

THURSDAY OCT 24 END OF FIRST QUARTER

Second Quarter October 25–January 16 (45 days)

FRIDAY OCT 25 TEACHERS’ WORK / PROFESSIONAL MEETING DAY

ALC CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY NOV 26 PROFESSIONAL MEETING DAY ALC CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

WEDNESDAY NOV 27 ALC CLOSED

THURSDAY NOV 28 THANKSGIVING DAY. ALC CLOSED

FRIDAY NOV 29 THANKSGIVING BREAK. ALC CLOSED

FRIDAY DEC 20 LAST DAY OF CLASS BEFORE BREAK

MONDAY JAN 06 ALC CLASSES RESUME

THURSDAY JAN 16 END OF FIRST SEMESTER

Third Quarter January 17– March 26 (47 days)

FRIDAY JAN 17 ALC CLOSED

MONDAY JAN 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY. ALC CLOSED

MONDAY FEB 17 PRESIDENTS’ DAY. ALC CLOSED

THURSDAY MAR 26 END OF THIRD QUARTER

Fourth Quarter March 27–June 4 (41 days)

FRIDAY MAR 27 TEACHERS’ WORK / PROFESSIONAL MEETING DAY

ALC CLOSED FOR STUDENTS

THURSDAY APR 09 LAST DAY OF CLASS BEFORE BREAK

MONDAY APR 20 ALC CLASSES RESUME

MONDAY MAY 25 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE. ALC CLOSED

WEDNESDAY JUN 03 LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION

THURSDAY JUN 04 TEACHERS’ WORK DAY

Quarters Students (Days/Hours) Staff (Days) 1st Quarter 46 days – 276 hours 49 2nd Quarter 45 days – 270 hours 47 3rd Quarter 47 days – 282 hours 47 4th Quarter 41 days – 246 hours 43 TOTAL 179 days - 1,074 hours 186

ALC Hours 7:30 am – 2:00 pm


Alternate Learning Center Contact Information

Name Position Phone E-Mail Address

Marc Opsincs Director 419.473.2245 [email protected]

Ruth Zelmanski Program Secretary 419.473.3442 [email protected]

Christopher Woodward

Lead Behavior and Academic Coach

419.473.3442 [email protected]

Marilyn Gibson Health Coordinator 419.473.3097 [email protected]

Effi Theiss Mental Health Professional


Sal Eidi School Resource Officer


Ashley Monday Intervention Specialist


Leanne Meiring Intervention Specialist


Cindy Sigg Intervention Specialist


Kim Tyrrell Intervention Specialist


Kimberlie Todd Art 419.473.3442 [email protected]

The Alternate Learning Center 3939 Wrenwood Ave.

Toledo, OH 43623

419.473.3442 Phone 419.473.3445 Fax


ABOUT THE ESC OF LAKE ERIE WEST AND ALC PROGRAM

ESC of Lake Erie West

Located in the heart of Toledo and established in 1914, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional, and statewide level, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s mission is to “provide quality resources and services that meet the unique needs of our partners in the educational community”.

At the local level, the ESC of Lake Erie West is affiliated with nine districts in Lucas and Wood counties (Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Oregon, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Sylvania, and Washington Local). Services to these districts range from direct contracted services (e.g., the ALC program, early childhood preschool program, speech therapists) to indirect services (e.g., professional development on new Ohio education initiatives).

All policies of the ESC of Lake Erie West are available online at https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/esclew/Board.nsf/Public

Alternate Learning Center Program

The ALC program provides individualized attention and instruction to youth experiencing behavioral and academic challenges in the traditional educational setting. The ALC takes a holistic approach to addressing the social, emotional, academic, and physical growth of every student.

All students enrolled at the ALC are identified as having special needs entitling them to individualized accommodations designed to promote their educational success, mental health, and well-being. On the continuum of special education options defined by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), students referred to the ALC have been identified as being best served in a separate educational facility. Our goal at the ALC is to assist all students in acquiring the necessary emotional and behavioral skills to return to their home schools.

Students progress through a tiered level system demonstrating their increasing ability to accept greater responsibility for their actions. As students progress through the levels, they earn more privileges. Progress is monitored in several ways including periodic case reviews, school team meetings, and a daily goal sheet. Summaries of the goal sheets must be reviewed and signed every day by parents and returned to school the following day. Placement back in the home school is determined by, but not limited to, a number of factors including:

• Passing all academic areas; • Progress towards meeting individual IEP goals;

https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/esclew/Board.nsf/Public


• Demonstrate success following the PBIS matrix throughout the school setting as documented by daily goal sheets and/or behavior reports;

• Agreement by the IEP team; and • Adequate attendance as outlined by the ALC attendance policy.

Our community partners include:

• Promedica Toledo Children’s Hospital collaborates with the ALC to address “Teen Dating Violence Prevention” through the Teen PEP (Peers Mentoring Peers) program.

• The Cullen Center of Promedica Toledo Children’s Hospital also collaborates with ALC to facilitate the “Hip Hop Heals,” a “trauma informed prevention model for at-risk youth.”

• The Lucas County Sheriff’s Department supplies the ALC with one (1) full-time school resource officer. The uniformed deputy assists with maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.

Services Provided at the Alternate Learning Center

The following services are available to our students based on their needs:

• Brief/Solution Focused Counseling • Occupational & Physical Therapy; • Speech, Language, and Hearing Services • School Psychological Services • Adaptive Physical Education • Socialization Skills Training • Teen P.E.P. – Peers-Educating-Peers • Referral and Linkage to Community Resource Agencies • PBIS

Alternate Learning Center Vision Statement

The Alternate Learning Center (ALC), in collaboration with community partners, promotes academic and lifelong success within a safe, respectful, responsible, relationship-centered learning environment that fosters self management, self awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness.

Alternate Learning Center Pledge

I promise to be the best person I can be. I promise to treat others the way I would like to be treated. I promise to help others in my classroom, my community, and my world. I promise to stand up for those being bullied. I pledge to be a role model by doing well in school and helping others to do the same.


I pledge to build positive relationships with those around me. I pledge to respect myself focusing on the things I need to do to be successful. I resolve to respect the feelings and wishes of others even if I feel disrespected. I resolve to take responsibility for my own actions.

Parent/Guardian Involvement

Our goal at the ALC is to create a supportive and nurturing learning community. We believe children achieve their greatest success when the significant adults in their lives are continually working together in partnership to encourage and support the process of mastering educational and life skill competencies.

We recognize that parents and family are the most important influences in our students’ lives, and, therefore, are critical members of our educational team.

We know from experience that regular communication between our families and school personnel optimizes our collective ability to maintain consistent educational and behavioral expectations across home and school settings. We encourage parents to regularly participate in the planning, goal setting, and discipline processes involving their child. Families are welcome to contact the main office if there is interest in observing the classroom.

Parents have the right to review the curriculum and instructional materials of the ALC program and to receive copies of assessment results for their child. Progress can also be monitored by students and families throughout the school on PowerSchool. Passwords are given to each student when starting at the ALC for log in purposes. If a new password is needed, please contact the main office.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Academics

The ALC administration, teaching, and support staff hold high academic expectations for all students and utilize Ohio’s Learning Standards and current “Best Practices” as outlined on the ODE website in adopting all instructional materials and practices. The curriculum used at the ALC complies with all current Ohio Department of Education requirements for graduation with some courses offered on a rotating basis. When needed, the ALC administration team is willing to use the State approved "Credit Flex" option to help individual students meet graduation requirements.

Students with disabilities must be provided a free, appropriate public education (FAPE), per state and federal laws. Consequently, the ALC provides students full access and support to the following: state approved curriculum; social-emotional growth opportunities; and exposure to 21st century learning skills. We understand the importance of working with each student to accomplish the goals written within that student’s IEP. These IEP goals are incorporated with


the state curriculum to determine the appropriate teaching and assessment strategies for each student. Classroom teachers instruct every student at his/her current academic level using differentiated instruction. Instruction includes frequent formative assessment opportunities allowing for teacher flexibility and curricular adaptations to meet all students’ needs. Our staff is committed to working closely with districts and families to support all available strategies for success.

In addition to Ohio’s Learning Standards, instruction is also guided by assessment data. In keeping with state law, students are tested yearly with the mandatory Ohio State Tests. Testing results are used to support decision-making regarding choices of curriculum, teaching strategies, and formative assessment practices. Additionally, select vendor assessments are utilized throughout the year to determine benchmarks for all students regarding their instructional level in the areas of reading fluency, math computation skills, and math application abilities. Scores provide data for the progress monitoring of all students in kindergarten through 12th grade and allow teachers to continue to provide individualized, standards-based instruction.

Continuing professional development is planned to support the teaching staff in their efforts to meet the needs of students. Throughout the year, professional development opportunities include: updates on Ohio Learning Standards and Ohio State Tests; use of digital tools within the classroom; utilization of effective classroom strategies; use of differentiated instruction; Ohio’s Improvement Process; Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports; behavior management strategies; Social/Emotional Learning; Student Growth Measures; and other topics as deemed appropriate or necessary. Through professional development opportunities teachers continue to acquire knowledge of best practices.

Mid-Terms

Mid-term reports will be sent electronically or by mail. These reports will give parents notice of how their child is progressing mid-way through the current grading period. Mid-terms are meant to foster communication between parents and the school and alert parents if the student is at risk of failing. The mid-term report will review major academic content areas and behavior.

Report Cards/Progress Reports

Report cards are sent through the mail or electronically (via Power School) to parents. These are issued at the end of each quarter throughout the school year. Progress reports on current IEP goals also accompany report cards. A copy of grades and progress reports are sent to each student’s home school district.

Computer and Network Usage

Students are responsible for appropriate and lawful use of computers, digital classroom tools, and Internet access. Students must understand that misuse of the network and Internet access may jeopardize their ability to access those privileges. While the ALC teachers and other staff


will make reasonable efforts to supervise student network use and Internet access, students must cooperate in exercising and promoting responsible use of this access. Students receive yearly training on Internet usage and safety.

The Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines must be reviewed, signed, and returned before a student will be given the opportunity to enjoy Internet access at school. If a student is under 18 years of age, he or she must have a parent or legal guardians also read and sign the guidelines. The ALC cannot provide access to any student who, if 18 or older, fails to sign and submit the guidelines to the school as directed or, if less than 18, does not return the guidelines as directed with the signatures of the student and his/her parents or guardians.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS is a school-wide approach to preventing and responding to challenging student behaviors. The ALC incorporated PBIS to establish a safe and positive school environment for your child. At the ALC, PBIS has three major components: BE RESEPCTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, AND BE SAFE. Our PBIS Matrix lists specific expectations for respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors in all areas of the school environment. (See Appendix A.) To create a truly positive learning environment, students are instructed daily on those major components of the PBIS program using lessons, activities, demonstrations, videos, and role-play. To reinforce positive behavior, each student in the program receives “punches” on an ALC Punch Card paired with “behavior specific praise” when staff observe students demonstrating expected behaviors. Students can spend their punches in The Eagles Nest school store. Students also earn special privileges from teachers and can participate in special PBIS whole-school activities after demonstrating positive, expected behaviors. For more information regarding the ALC’s PBIS program, please visit our website at: http://www.esclakeeriewest.org/AlternateLearningCenter.aspx

Bullying and Aggressive Behavior

It is the policy of the ALC to maintain an education and work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of unlawful harassment. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying behavior by any student and/or school personnel at the ALC is strictly prohibited; and such conduct may result in disciplinary action. This prohibition includes any unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior, including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the individual's school or work performance. This may involve:



• teasing; • threats; • intimidation; • stalking; • cyber stalking; • physical violence; • theft; • sexual, religious, or racial harassment; • public humiliation; or • destruction of property.

Aggressive behavior is defined as inappropriate conduct that is repeated enough or serious enough to negatively impact a student’s educational, physical, or emotional well being. Examples of bullying/aggressive behavior include, but are not limited to, stalking, cyber-bullying, intimidating behavior, menacing, coercion, name-calling, taunting, making threats, and hazing. In addition, the ALC will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation.

Cyber bullying refers to electronically transmitted acts (i.e., use of Internet, e-mail, cell phone, personal digital assistance (PDA), or wireless handheld device) that a student(s) or group of students exhibit toward another student(s) more than once with the behavior causing mental or physical harm and being sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for other students.

Anyone witnessing bullying at or around school, on the bus or at a school function must report the bullying to the school administration, anonymously or otherwise, by filing a reporting form provided by the school (see Appendix B). School employees must document any incidence of bullying they witness by filling out a behavior log entry as well as making a police report and/or filing an Unusual Incident Report when necessary. Staff members are also required to complete the school designated form to identify a possible bullying incident. Bullying is not considered a mediation issue; consequently, victims of the bullying will not be expected to discuss the incident with the perpetrator. The ALC staff will work with each party of the bullying incident independently.

Retaliation against any person who reports, is thought to have reported, files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation or inquiry concerning allegations of bullying/aggressive behavior is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

It is not optional to identify, refer, and address incidents of bullying in school. It is a requirement that the administrative team will:

• Investigate within 24 hours or the next consecutive school day any complaints, anonymous or otherwise;

• Complete the identified form in writing indicating an investigation took place;


• Report the investigation to the parents of accused; and • Report the investigation the parents of the alleged victim.

Perpetrators of bullying, once identified, and depending on the severity of the bullying, may be disciplined through the following steps:

• Discussion with administration, Deputy Sheriff, and Mental Health Professional clearly identifying the bullying and warning of consequences that will follow should the bullying continue;

• Communication with parent/guardians to inform them of the situation and the disciplinary measures that will take place should their child continue to bully;

• Removal from the classroom if a second incident of bullying, harassment, or intimidation is verified based on the formal definition;

• Completion of a reflective/problem solving assignment with a member of the administrative team; and

• Arrest by a local law official, communication with the student’s probation officer if applicable, and possible transition to remove the student from the victim’s class if continued verified incidents occur.

The school administration is not limited to the above steps when dealing with bullying. These steps are guidelines for progressive discipline of bullying in order to prevent and/or eliminate bullying and do not need to be administered in the order presented.

Gang Activity

Membership in a gang is a serious matter and no gang-related activity will be permitted by any student attending the ALC. Any student who is known to be a gang member or participant in gang-related behavior will be reported to the proper authorities. Any student suspected of gang membership will have their parents/guardians notified and their names will be submitted to the Gang Task Force. No gang identification will be permitted on school premises.

Harassment and Discrimination

The ALC will diligently enforce its prohibition of discriminatory harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information in any school-related programs or activities. The ALC encourages those within the school community as well as third parties who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems. The administration will investigate all allegations of unlawful harassment; and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the administration will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its reoccurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. If you believe you are the victim of discrimination, you may contact either the building administrator or the ESC of Lake Erie West Compliance Officer. The ESC of Lake Erie West Compliance Officer can be reached at 419-246-3135.


Disciplinary Procedures

The discipline process is viewed as an educational and personal growth experience. When students fail to display a sense of maturity, responsibility, and self-control or make a poor decision by violating school policy, they will be given disciplinary sanctions as detailed in the Alternate Learning Center's Handbook.

At each offense level the administrative team will apply the most appropriate consequence for the behavior. The team considers the student’s history for specific behaviors including frequency, intensity of the behaviors, and length of time at the ALC. Multiple factors are considered when applying a consequence. Parents will be notified and asked for their support in carrying out any consequences of a serious nature. Certain offenses may be referred to the Mental Health Professional or the program administrator.

When the offense is extremely serious, the school may choose to charge the student with a safe school ordinance violation or other charge depending on the nature of the offense and at the discretion of the School Resource Officer and/or administration. This will result in formal charges being filed in Lucas County Juvenile Court, and the student may be arrested and transported to the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center. The school will notify parents when this action is taken. (See Section on Toledo’s Safe School Ordinance.)

The ALC recognizes that each student is an individual and that there are varying degrees of involvement with any violation. With this in mind, the administration reserves the right to provide students an alternative penalty which may provide further reconciliation and growth. Such alternatives may include:

• Community service hours • After school detention • Peer mediation • School service hours • Denied participation in special events • Any other alternative disciplinary actions deemed appropriate

Many factors are considered in the disciplining of students because of the unique needs of our student population. Consequences often times are not the same for the same offense. In part, this is due to each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and accompanying behavior plans. Therefore, the administrative team attempts to design a consequence that is most meaningful for each individual student.

Restraint and Seclusion

The ALC is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and responsible learning environment. All staff members are trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) to assist in de-escalating behaviors. CPI approved physical holds will only be used as a last resort when it is determined that the student's behavior may cause harm to himself/herself or others.


The ALC implements the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports framework with students to prevent, reduce, and eliminate the need to use restraint. ALC does not utilize seclusion as an intervention. PBIS incorporates a continuum of strategies such sensory breaks, student reflections, or the use of a designated calming area where a student can de-escalate. Used only after other interventions on the continuum prove unsuccessful or when escalating behaviors continue to disrupt the learning of others, the de-escalation area is a safe environment with minimal stimulation used only when necessary to insure the safety to the staff and students. When using the open door calming room, students are accompanied by a trained staff.. The ALC follows the related law as stated in The Ohio Revised Code. See Board Policy 5630.01 for more information.

Student Behavior Expectations

• STUDENT BEHAVIOR

o No fighting is permitted within the school building or on school property. This includes threatening, physical, and/or verbal abuse toward other students and staff.

o Bullying and harassment of others is strictly prohibited o No destruction, defacing, or removal of school property is permitted. This

includes malicious mischief or vandalism causing destruction or unsightly alteration of appearance of school property. Examples of such activity include permanent marking on any surface, disassembly, or destruction of property.

o No gambling of any kind will be permitted on school grounds.

• CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

o Possession, consumption, purchase, attempt to purchase, and/or use of tobacco products on or near campus during the school hours or at any school event is prohibited at all times. "Use of tobacco" means to chew or maintain any substance containing tobacco, as well as all uses of tobacco or tobacco substitutes, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or any other matter or substances that contain tobacco, in addition to papers used to roll cigarettes and / or the smoking of electronic "vapor", or other substitute forms of cigarettes, clove cigarettes, or other lighted smoking devises for burning tobacco or any other substance.

o No drugs (including alcohol, controlled substances, steroids, or look-alike drugs) will be used, sold or possessed at the ALC. Drug paraphernalia is also prohibited. Paraphernalia includes, but is not limited to, the following: any form of “bowls”; cigarette papers; roach clips; lighters; or matches.

o No one will be permitted in class or school under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Strong suspicion of use or possession will result in a search, referral to the nurse to check vital signs, and notification of parents/guardian,


probation officer, and/or police. Visual evidence of a substance and/or use, impaired behavior, or any form of transaction will be used as evidence. If it is determined a student is under the influence while at school, the parent guardian will immediately be notified and the student will be sent home.

• WEAPONSAND EXPLOSIVES

o No weapons are allowed at the ALC, at any ALC activity, or while being transported to the ALC. This includes guns of any type, knives, razors, clubs, electric weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and explosives. No item that can inflict harm on another person is permitted on the school premises (e.g., pepper spray, Mace).

o No explosive devices, firecrackers, fireballs, cherry bombs, etc. are permitted on school premises.

• ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND MEDIA

o Students will be permitted to bring electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, MP3 players) for use on transportation. Before students can utilize this opportunity, they will be expected to review and sign the Student Contract for Electronic Devices. (See Appendix C)

o Electronic devices must be turned into a member of the Building Leadership Team upon arrival each morning to be stored in a secure location. All devices will be returned to students at the end of each school day. If students do not turn in devices upon arrival, devices will be confiscated and will not be returned until the end of the school day. A second violation of the Student Contract for Electronic Devices will result confiscation of devices, and devices being returned at the discretion of the Building Leadership Team.

o As part of the ALC’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, students at a level 4 on the level system may use electronic devices during non-instructional times with teachers' approval. However, use of electronic devices in restrooms, in the hallways, in the lobby, in the office or outside of the classroom is not permitted.

o Media (e.g. music, literature, movies, magazines, etc.) containing inappropriate or explicit material is not allowed in the building and will be confiscated and returned only to a parent or legal guardian.

• OTHER STUDENT RULES

o Students are not permitted to have soda pop, candy, or glass bottles in their lunches and students cannot bring these items to school for a snack. No open bottles of any kind are permitted.

o Food and drink are permitted only during breakfast and lunch times.


o Students are not permitted to use the classroom or office phone. In an extreme situation, a student may obtain permission from a member of the Building Leadership Team to make a monitored phone call from the office. Students are not to receive phone calls during the school day.

o Students will take restroom breaks accompanied by staff. o Students will be escorted by school staff at all times throughout the building.

Safe School Ordinance (City of Toledo)

The ALC strictly adheres to the Safe School Ordinance of the city of Toledo which is stated here: “No person shall assault, strike, threaten, or menace a teacher, instructor, professor, person in charge of a class of students, or any employee of any school, college, or university, while in the performance of his duties, or disrupt, or disturb, or interfere with any activity conducted in a school, college or university building, or on the campus or grounds thereof, or in any public place, or improperly and unlawfully assault, strike, threaten, menace, follow, pursue, or lay hands upon a student or other person in a school, college or university building, or upon the grounds or campus therefore, or upon the way to or from any school, college, or university, or on the way to or from any school, college, or university sponsored activity.

Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Adults appear in Municipal Court and juveniles appear in Juvenile Court of Lucas County.”

School Uniform and Personal Appearance

The ALC maintains high standards for behavior and academic success. Research has shown that in a school environment, unity and a strong common purpose can be attained through the establishment of a uniform dress code. For this and other reasons, the ALC has adopted the following uniform for all students.

PANTS: Pants are to be casual dress pants in black, navy blue, or khaki. They may be plain or pleated in the front. Skirts are not allowed. During hot weather, shorts or skorts that reach just above the knee (in black, navy blue, and khaki) are permitted. Pants and shorts should be neat and tailored to fit the student. BELTS SHOULD BE WORN TO KEEP PANTS UP OVER STUDENTS’ BUTTOCKS. Underclothing (underwear, shorts) should not be visible.

NOT ALLOWED: Cargo pants, jeans, or any pants with colored stitching, tight stretch pants (leggings), jogging, or running pants. No sagging or excessively baggy pants are allowed.

SHIRTS: Shirts and undershirts can be any solid color with no writing or design of any kind. Uniform shirts must have a collar, either oxford type or polo style. Turtleneck shirts are also acceptable. ALL BLOUSES/SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES.

NOT ALLOWED: Tight fitting blouses or shirts, visible brassiere (bra) or cleavage.


SWEATERS: Sweaters in black, navy blue, or white are allowed during cool weather. They must be long-sleeved with no writing or designs. Sweatshirts in the same color are permitted; however, they cannot have any pockets, be hooded, and cannot be worn turned inside out.

SHOES: Shoes can be sports shoes or dress shoes and must have white or black laces only. Any open toed shoes or slippers are prohibited.

NOT ALLOWED: No hats or caps of any kind are to be worn in the school building at any time. No jewelry is allowed, including watches, earrings, and body piercings. Band aids to cover piercings are NOT allowed. No coats, jackets, or sunglasses are to be worn during school hours. No book bags or purses are allowed inside the building.

The dress code is in effect at all times in the school building on all school days. Students will not be permitted to report to their homeroom if they arrive with dress code violations. Parents will be notified to bring appropriate clothing to the school or help make appropriate changes in order to bring the student into dress code compliance. Students deemed not in compliance with the dress code by school administration will be assigned to a designated area and may not be allowed in the classroom without compliance.

In addition to the school uniform, the ALC dress code requires the following:

• Good grooming and neatness is expected of all students. A student’s appearance promotes a safe and respectable appearance and is the responsibility of the student and parents. All students should come to school properly bathed and adhering to basic hygiene practices of having teeth brushed, clean hair, and wearing deodorant (as is age appropriate).

• Clothing should be clean, without holes, and of an appropriate size for the student. Belts are encouraged to keep pants at the natural waistline.

• Personal dress or grooming practices which interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program are not allowed.

• Items that violate dress code or code of conduct, i.e., jewelry, hats, electrical devices will be held in the school office and returned at the discretion of the administration team.

Ultimately the school administration is the sole determiner as to what is appropriate attire and appearance in the school environment.

Information Sharing Network (ISN)

The ALC participates in the Information Sharing Network which is a collaborative effort among the Lucas County Juvenile Court, local law enforcement agencies, and the school, to share relevant information related to juvenile offenders. Information about students who are charged and/or arrested through juvenile court is provided to the schools, school resource officers, and local police agencies.


The purpose of this information sharing is to inform those individuals who have regular contact with the student about crisis situations the students may be facing in order to provide early intervention and support services The reports are not placed in the student’s cumulative file; rather, they are provided to a specific designated official at each school and treated in a confidential manner.

All court information that is shared has been deemed public information by the Lucas County Juvenile Court and Administrative Judge. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2151.01, 2151.40, and 2151.54, it was “ORDERED that all school districts, police departments, public and private agencies, social service agencies, societies, and organizations within Lucas County, Ohio, which have as their objective the protection or aid of children, may release any and all information regarding any minor which is not otherwise confidential under federal or state law, which may prevent delinquency and/or serve the best interest of the youth.”

In summary, the schools and law enforcement will be informed when youth are charged or arrested in Lucas County for the purposes of total community involvement in preventing further delinquency.

ALC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ESC OF LAKE ERIE WEST BOARD POLICIES

All policies of the ESC of Lake Erie West are available online at https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/esclew/Board.nsf/Public

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to be present each day for every period, including homeroom. If a student must be absent, a parent or guardian must notify the school before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence to report the absence.

Excused absences include those caused by sickness, hospital stay, death in the family, religious holiday, or those pre-arranged with the building administrator and approved at least one week in advance. Parents are encouraged to schedule all doctor and dental appointments after 2:00 p.m. When this is not possible, medical appointments will be considered an excused absence when accompanied by verification from the doctor. An extended medical absence of three days or more must be accompanied by a physician’s note explaining the condition upon the student’s return.

APPOINTMENTS WITH PROBATION OFFICERS AND COURT APPEARANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. Although we recognize that students are required to fulfill these obligations, the school does not condone any type of illegal activity and, therefore, will not grant an excused absence. Unexcused absences will reflect on the student's goal sheets, (i.e., absences will be calculated in their weekly averages).

https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/esclew/Board.nsf/Public


When a student returns to school after an absence, he/she is to bring a written note from his/her parents or guardian and must report to the office before going to class. The ALC administration will send a letter home to parents/guardians if a student amasses an excessive number of absences: excused or unexcused. Continued absences will be referred to the Lucas County Attendance Officer. (See Truancy Policy.)

Emergency Medical Authorization

The ALC will annually distribute to parents or guardians of all students the Emergency Medical Authorization Form. In the event emergency medical treatment for a student is necessary, the ALC will adhere to the instructions on the authorization form.

HIPPA Regulations

Although schools have been exempted from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), many of the agencies, including hospitals, nurses, physicians, and community mental health centers that work with our students must adhere to these federal guidelines. To ensure necessary information is shared efficiently between these providers and the school, (e.g., change in medications, discharge reports from hospitals) we will be asking parents to sign “release of information” forms for specific providers when necessary.

Illness and Accidents

During the course of everyday activities, minor accidents may occur. In the event of a minor accident involving a student, first aid will be immediately administered. Whenever a student has contact with another student’s blood or other potentially infectious material, the parents of any students involved will be contacted immediately. The program director will discuss follow up procedures that may be necessary as a result of such exposure.

Should a serious accident occur or an emergency arise, parents will be immediately notified. In addition, an Unusual Incident Report will be completed by staff and a copy sent home to the parent. Each child’s records must contain the home and work numbers of each parent or guardian so they may be contacted in the event of an emergency. If neither parent nor guardian can be reached, a staff member will contact one of the other adults listed as emergency contacts in the records.

If students become ill at school, they will be checked by the Health Coordinator, and in conjunction with the building administration, a decision will be made whether a student is well enough to remain at school or will need to be sent home. Parents and guardians will be notified when their student is ill, and the student will be released only if the parent or guardian comes to the school to sign their child out in the school office.

A student who is absent from school for three (3) consecutive days or more, due to any health related problem, must bring in written verification from his/her health provider stating the student was examined, is able to attend school, and describing any limitations or precautions.


Immunizations

In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the ALC requires all students to be immunized against poliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, rubella (German measles), pertussis, tetanus, mumps, and others legally designated in accordance with State statutes, unless specifically exempt for medical or other reasons. Students who started kindergarten during or after the school year beginning in 1999 must also be immunized against Hepatitis B or be in the process of being immunized. Students who started kindergarten during or after the school year beginning in 2006 must also be immunized against chicken pox. The Board further requires that students enrolled in grades 7 through 12 during or after the school year beginning in 2016 be immunized against meningococcal disease in accordance with the administration procedures prescribed by the Ohio Department of Health.

Medications During the School Day

Students requiring the use of prescription medications during the school day will be required to have a form signed by the prescribing physician and parental authorization. Students requiring the use of non-prescription medications during the school day will be required to have parental authorization. Forms are included in the original student enrollment packet or may be obtained from the school office.

Only medication in its original container, labeled with a date, if a prescription; the student’s name; and exact dosage will be administered. All medication will be stored by the Health Coordinator under locked conditions. The Health Coordinator or school administrator’s designee will administer all medications.

Students who may require the administration of an emergency medication (i.e., asthma inhalers or epinephrine auto-injector) may have such medication in their possession upon written authorization of their parents and the permission of the building administrator. Such medications may also be stored in a practical place determined by the building administrator.

No student is allowed to provide or sell any type of over-the counter medication to another student. Such actions will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct.

School Closings

Parents need to follow school closings and delays for both the ALC and their home school districts. As a result of inclement weather, there may be occasions where an individual home school district has a delay or are closed with no buses running. When buses are not running and the ALC is open, parents may provide transportation for their child that day.

When the ALC is closed or delayed due to severe weather or emergency conditions, announcements will be made on local radio and TV stations. The announcements will specifically state:


EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF LAKE ERIE WEST (ESC)

Or

ALC WEST

(419) 473-3442 if you need to call the school

Stations reporting cancellations and/or delays are TV stations (Channels 11, 13, and 24).

If the home district is closed due to inclement weather, transportation will NOT be provided to the ALC. If the home district is delayed, the ALC transportation will be provided at the announced time (meaning if a 2 hr. delay then transportation will be 2 hrs. later than normal).

School Lunch and Breakfast Program

The Alternate Learning Center participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program (NSBL).The types of meals provided with the school meal program encompass standards as defined by the Dietary Guidelines. All meals are provided through an outside vendor and are planned following standards of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Students order lunch through their homeroom teacher. When applicable, the families are billed through the ESC of Lake Erie West Treasurer's office.

Free and reduced price lunches are available to students who qualify and meet the eligibility guidelines. Applications are available through the main office or you can place a request to have one sent home. Applications are also available through the school's website.

Applications are accepted any time during the school year. Families who have any change in employment or income during the school year may apply for benefits. At no time is any child discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Please note that the student will be charged full price for meals if the school does not have a current application on file. Students who qualified last school year are automatically qualified for the first 30 days of the school year. However, a new application must be completed for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year within 30 days from the start of the school year for the child to continue on the program. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.

Search and Seizure

The building administrator is charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well being of students. In keeping with that responsibility, they may search the person or property of a student, with or without the student’s consent, whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation of law or the ALC rules.

Search of a student’s person or intimate personal belongings will be conducted by a person of the student’s gender in the presence of another staff member of the same gender.


Searches of the ALC lockers may be randomly conducted as part of the School Safety Plan or if there is reasonable suspicion that students may be in possession of contraband or other materials that may interrupt the learning process.

Items brought to school that are not allowed, as per the ALC handbook, will be held in the office by the administration and returned as follows: 1) first offense: end of the day; 2) second offense: end of the week with a letter mailed home that if an additional offense will occur, the item will be kept until the end of the quarter; and 3) third offense: to the parent/guardian at the end of the quarter. The presence of illegal items/substances will be reported to law enforcement.

Student Privacy

The ALC respects the privacy rights of parents and their children. No student shall be required, as a part of the school program or curriculum, without prior written consent of the student (if an adult or an emancipated minor) or, if an un-emancipated minor, his/her parents, to submit to or participate in any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:

• political affiliations or beliefs of the student or his/her parents'; • mental or physical problems of the student or his/her family; • sex behavior or attitudes; • illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; • critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close, family

relationships; • legally-recognized privileged and analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers,

physicians, and ministers; • religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or his/her parents; or • income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in

a program or for receiving financial assistance under such a program).

Parents have the right to inspect, upon request, a survey or evaluation created by a third party before the survey/evaluation is administered or distributed by the school to the student. The parent will have access to the survey/evaluation within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building administrator.

Additionally, parents have the right to inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum of the student.

The ALC will not allow the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose).


Student Records

The records of all students who attend the ALC are permanently maintained by their home district. Only records mandated by the State or Federal government and/or necessary and relevant to the function of the ALC will be compiled by the ALC.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older certain rights with respect to the student’s educational records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the student’s home 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 is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

3. The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

o The ESC of Lake Erie West may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without consent, unless the parent has submitted a written refusal by the end of the second full week of school.

o Directory information is defined by the ESC of Lake Erie West as the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, and dates of attendance.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the ESC of Lake Erie West to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office U. S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202

Student Wellness

The ESC of Lake Erie West recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and well being of the ALC’s students. Furthermore, research suggests that there is a positive correlation between a student’s health and well-being and his/her ability to learn. Moreover, schools can play an important role in the developmental process by which students establish their health and nutrition habits by providing nutritious meals and snacks through the


schools’ meal programs, by supporting the development of good eating habits, and by promoting increased physical activity both in and out of school.

The ESC of Lake Erie West, however, believes this effort to support the students’ development of healthy behaviors and habits with regard to eating and exercise cannot be accomplished by the schools alone. It will be necessary for not only the staff, but also parents and the public at large, to be involved in a community-wide effort to promote, support, and model such healthy behaviors and habits.

Tardiness

Students are expected to be in their classrooms, including homeroom, on time. Any student not in their classroom at 8:00 a.m. will be marked as tardy. Whenever a student arrives at school later than 8:00 a.m., they must report to the school office and receive an admit pass to go to class. Oversleeping or missing the bus is not an accepted excuse for being tardy. Two unexcused tardies counts as one unexcused absence.

Transportation

The ALC serves students from more than seven (7) school districts, resulting in the school dealing with multiple transportation systems, including buses, vans, cab service, and public transportation. Transportation is the responsibility of the home school districts. Students are responsible for following the bussing policies set forth by the home school district. Parental notification and discipline of bus misconduct is the joint responsibility of the home school district and the ALC.

To ensure the safe arrival and departure of all students, NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL without prior approval from the school administrator. Additionally, STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE PICKED UP BY ANYONE NOT AUTHORIZED AND LISTED IN THE ALC STUDENT FILE. Any exceptions must be made in writing by the parents or person holding legal custody and submitted to the building administrator. Students will not be allowed to walk or bicycle to school due to safety concerns.

Students are not permitted to be picked up or dropped off at locations other than those approved by the home school district. The ALC assumes no responsibility for those students who choose to walk or get off the bus at locations not authorized by the home school district transportation department that day.

If students choose to leave school without permission, they will not be allowed to return to ride district transportation home. Parents will be notified.


Truancy Policy

It is the legal responsibility of ESC of Lake Erie West, through the Attendance Department, to enforce the State of Ohio’s compulsory attendance laws. Attendance records for each child, including exact dates of absence/truancy, must be kept for all students at all schools.

When a student of compulsory school age is absent from school with or without legitimate excuse for thirty-eight (38) or more hours in one (1) school month, or sixty-five (65) or more hours in a school year, the attendance officer shall notify the child's parent or guardian of the child's absences, in writing, within seven (7) school days after the date of the absence that triggered the notice requirement. At the same time written notice is given, any appropriate intervention action may be taken.

A student will be considered habitually truant if the student is of compulsory school age and absent without a legitimate excuse for thirty (30) or more consecutive hours, for forty-two (42) or more hours in one (1) school month, or for seventy-two (72) or more hours in one (1) school year.

When a student is habitually truant, the following will occur:

1) Within ten (10) days of a student becoming habitually truant, the Program Director shall assign the student to an absence intervention team.

2) The members of the absence intervention team shall be selected within seven (7) school days of the student meeting the habitually truant threshold. Within the same period of seven (7) school days, the Program Director shall make at least three meaningful, good faith attempts to secure the participation of the student's parent/guardian/custodian, guardian ad litem, or temporary custodian on that team

3) Within fourteen (14) school days after the assignment of a student to an absence intervention team, the team shall develop an intervention plan for that student in an effort to reduce or eliminate further absences. Each intervention plan shall vary based on the individual needs of the student; but the plan shall state that the attendance officer shall file a complaint not later than sixty-one (61) days after the date the plan was implemented, if the child has refused to participate in, or failed to make satisfactory progress on the intervention plan. Within seven (7) school days after the development of the plan, reasonable efforts shall be made to provide the student's parent/guardian/custodian, with written notice of the plan.

4) As part of the absence intervention plan, the Program Director may, at his/her discretion contact the appropriate juvenile court and ask to have a student informally enrolled in any alternative to adjudication described in R.C. 2151.27(G).

Unauthorized Departure

Students who choose to leave the building before the end of the school day will be counted as truant and the school office will notify parents. Students may not be allowed to return to school


property that day unless other arrangements have been made between the school administration and parents for the purpose of transportation. Charges may be filed.

Additional Information

This handbook along with other necessary documents or forms can be accessed or printed via the ESC of Lake Erie West website under Programs and Services/Alternate Learning Center.


Appendix A: ALC School-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Matrix

CLASSROOM LUNCHROOM BATHROOMS ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE HALLWAY RECESS

BE RESPECTFUL

• Check and follow posted voice volume card

• Raise hand • Wait to be called on

• Walk quietly in line while getting lunch

• Greet lunch staff • Raise your hand when

finished eating and ask permission to get free time activity

• Raise your hand and ask permission to use restroom

• Check for feet under stall

• Keep eyes forward when using urinal

• Walk on sidewalk • Greet staff or say

goodbye to staff in voice volume 3

• Voice volume 3 in building

• Use voice volume 2

• Share equipment • Include others • Follow adult

directions • Be kind to

everyone

BE RESPONSIBLE

• Participate in discussion and stay on topic

• Complete assigned work

• Return materials to designated space

• Remain in dress code

• Follow directions given by an adult

• Use voice volume 3 • Raise your hand and ask

permission to clean up your area and throw your trash in can

• Do your business in the toilet

• Flush • Tuck your shirt in

before leaving

• Follow arrival or departure routine

• Arrive in dress code and make sure shirt is tucked in

• Go directly to assigned area (breakfast/bus)

• Walk in a straight, single-file line

• Stay on right side of hallway/ stairs

• Return all equipment to cabinets/ stage

• Walk to line immediately when directed by an adult

• Return to school w/ uniform/ tuck in shirt

BE SAFE

• Stay in assigned area

• Keep hands, feet, objects to self

• Ask permission to leave room

• Stay in your assigned seat to eat lunch

• Keep hands/ feet/ objects to self

• Enter and exit through designated doors

• Eat your own food

• Wash hands • Throw towels in

garbage • If you see a

puddle, report it to an adult

• Walk on sidewalk

• Arms length between students in line

• Walk • Hands and

feet to self

• Use recess equipment properly

• Walk to and from playground/ outside

• Stay in assigned area


Appendix B: Bullying Reporting Form

Alternate Learning Center

Bullying Reporting Form

Return to Mrs. Theiss’ "Counseling Box" or to a school staff member.

Optional Your name: ________________________________ Your grade: __________ Bully's name: ______________________________ Bully's grade: ________ Circle where the bullying happened: Classroom Hallway Bathroom Playground Art/ Gym Outside of School Internet Cell Phone Outside of school building on school property Other: Circle when the bullying happened: Before School Morning

Lunch Time Afternoon After School

Other: (time, if unknown):

Circle what happened. "I was” or "I saw someone get"

hit kicked pushed teased laughed at

excluded on purpose cyber-bullied (internet/ cell phone)

Other:

Describe the incident to the best of your ability: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Appendix C: STUDENT CONTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

STUDENT CONTRACT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES Should a student not have this signed contract on file, they will lose their opportunity for a warning and have their electronic device privileges revoked for the remainder of the school year. Maintaining the integrity of the learning environment is the top priority

• Students will be permitted to have an electronic device in their possession throughout the school day IF AND ONLY IF THEY ARE ON LEVEL 4 OF THE SCHOOL LEVEL SYSTEM OR ABOVE.

• Students may only use electronic devices after getting teacher permission during non-instructional time. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES PERMITTED IN HALLWAYS, OFFICE OR RESTROOMS.

• Students MUST have electronic devices turned OFF upon entering the building; NO EXCEPTIONS. • Students MUST turn their electronic devices into their homeroom teacher upon entering the

classroom. Should a student be observed using an electronic device(s) during the school day, discipline will include but is not limited to a confiscation of the device(s). Additionally, student abuse of this policy will result in the student losing the privilege to be able to bring an electronic device to school for a period of time as determined by the administrator.

• Student behavior concerning electronic devices must be consistent with the Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines

• Student electronic devices found during the school day without permission will result in confiscation of the device and disciplinary action.

• Should confiscation occur, the device will only be returned according to the ALC Handbook During times of testing and other student evaluations, teachers may remove the electronic devices from student possession and lock them in the homeroom lock box reducing the possibility of compromised test security. Fire drills, assemblies, or other school evacuations are considered blackouts for electronic devices. During such situations, there will be absolute ZERO TOLERANCE for use of electronic devices. STUDENT CONTRACT I, ____________________________________________ (student's name) understand that possession of a electronic device on school campus is a privilege and that it may be revoked at any time by the administration for violating this school policy regarding such possession, which I have been provided with and read. Furthermore, I understand that the school and its employees are in no way responsible for any theft or damage of my electronic device(s) while on school grounds. The school is not obligated to investigate the loss or damage of any electronic device(s). Student Signature: _________________________________Date: ____________________________________ Cell phone make, model, and phone number: ______________________________________________________________________ (This information will be used in any attempt to locate your phone should it be lost or stolen.) *** Should you acquire a new cell phone, you must furnish the make, model, and number of your phone to the main office immediately, or this contract will be null and void.*** PARENT CONTRACT I, ___________________________________________ (parent's name) understand this contract regarding my student's possession of an electronic device(s) on campus. Furthermore, I understand that the school and its employees are in no way responsible for any theft or damage of electronic devices while on school grounds. The school is not obligated to investigate the loss or damage of any electronic device. Should my student's electronic device be confiscated, I understand that it will only be returned when I come to school to retrieve it on or after the designated date deemed by the administrator. Parent/ Guardian Signature: ___________________________Date: _________________________________


Appendix D: Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines

Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines

This document constitutes the ESC of Lake Erie West's ("ESC") Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines ("policy") which support our board adopted policies and applies to all persons who use ("users") or otherwise access the Internet, whether with ESC or personal equipment or whether on-site or other remote access. ESC technology and Internet access is provided for educational purposes only.

Personal Responsibility

Users must understand that access to the ESC's technology and the Internet may include the potential for access to materials inappropriate for minors. Every user must take responsibility for his/her use of technology and the Internet. Further, users must agree to report any misuse of the network and related technology equipment (e.g., computers) to ESC staff. Misuse means any violations that have the effect of harming another, his/her property, or the property of the ESC.

Personal Equipment

Personal equipment used to violate this policy is subject to search and seizure for thirty (30) days.

Discipline for Violation of Policy

Violations of each of the provisions of this policy are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Each violation is a separate infraction. Violations may result in disciplinary action for students up to and including denial or withdrawn access to technology and the Internet, suspension or expulsion, and/or referral to law enforcement.

Privacy Waiver

The ESC owns all data and transmissions in the system. No user shall have an expectation of privacy.

Education, Supervision and Monitoring

A. It shall be the responsibility of the ESC staff to supervise and monitor usage of ESC technology and the Internet in accordance with this policy, the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. The ESC staff will also provide age-appropriate training for students and staff to ensure compliance with these policies.

B. To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Specifically, under CIPA, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.


C. The ESC will provide age-appropriate trainings for students that address, but is not limited to: Netiquette, Internet safety, and appropriate behavior while using Internet services such as social networking, E-Mail, Web2.0, instant messaging and chat rooms. Training will also focus on protecting personal information of students and their peers, 'hacking', and cyber bullying awareness and response.

D. To the extent practical, technology protection measures, or "Internet filtering" shall be used to "block" or "filter" Internet access to information and visual depictions deemed obscene, pornographic, or harmful in any way to minors. The filtering system may be modified by the ESC for bona fide research and approved educational purposes.

E. The ESC reserves the right to suspend operations of the network, in whole or in part, at any time for reasons of maintaining data security and integrity or any other lawful reason. The ESC reserves the right to block or filter anything that the ESC determines may present a risk or be inappropriate.

Web Sites

Web sites created through the Network and/or linked with the ESC’s official web site must relate specifically to ESC-sanctioned activities, programs, or events. This content is the sole and exclusive property of the ESC in perpetuity without any ownership rights existing in the page creator(s). The ESC reserves the right to require that all material and/or links with other sites found to be objectionable be altered or removed for any reason or for no reason, in the sole judgment of the superintendent. The ESC does not intend to open web pages for the expression of opinion, and specifically does not intend for its web pages to be a public forum or limited public forum for students, staff, or citizens. Web pages exist solely in support of the ESC functions and mission as determined by the Board.

No Warranties Created

By accepting access to the ESC technology and the Internet, you understand and agree that the ESC, any involved Information Technology Centers, and any third-party vendors make no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, in connection with provision of access to or use of the technology and/or Internet. They also make no warranty of the effectiveness of the Internet filtering process and/or the efforts toward education, supervision or monitoring.

All policies for the ESC of Lake Erie West are posted online at https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/esclew/Board.nsf/Public. This guideline supports Board Policy 7540.03.

http://www.neola.com/esclew-oh/


Please complete the following information:

Student User's Full Name (please print): ____________________________________________

School: __________________________________________ Grade: _____________________

Parent/Guardian's Name: _______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (For students under the age of 18)

As the parent/guardian of this student, I have read the Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines and have discussed them with my child. I understand that student access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that the Board has taken available precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors. However, I recognize that it is impossible for the Board to restrict access to all objectionable and/or controversial materials that may be found on the Internet. I will not hold the Board (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials my child may acquire or come in contact with while on the Internet. Additionally, I accept responsibility for communicating to my child guidance concerning his/her acceptable use of the Internet - i.e., setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing, and exploring information and resources on the Internet. I further understand that individuals and families may be liable for violations.

Parent/Guardian's Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________

Student

I have read and agree to abide by the Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines. I understand that any violation of the terms and conditions set forth in the Policy and Guidelines is inappropriate and may constitute a criminal offense and/or may result in disciplinary action. As a user of the Board's Education Technology, I agree to communicate over the Internet and through the Education Technology in an appropriate manner, honoring all relevant laws, restrictions, and guidelines.

Student's Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ________________

Teachers and program administrators are responsible for determining what unauthorized or inappropriate use is. The principal may deny, revoke, or suspend access to and use of the Education Technology to individuals who violate the Board's Student Education Technology & Internet Acceptable Use Guidelines and take such other disciplinary action as is appropriate pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct.

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West 2275 Collingwood Boulevard

Toledo Ohio 43620

Sandra C. Frisch, Superintendent

Governing Board

Jeffrey Bunck

Michael Dansack, Jr.

Joan Kuchcinski

Jared Lefevre

James Telb, Ph.D.

ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Handbook 2019-2020 FIN… · PROGRAM HANDBOOK...

Documents

Transcript of ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Handbook 2019-2020 FIN… · PROGRAM HANDBOOK...